REGGAE great Toots Hibbert, who recently underwent throat surgery, is recuperating and is expected to resume touring soon.

Toots's agent, Andrea Davis told the Sunday Observer that he is in good health and scheduled to honour several intimate dates within the next three weeks. She said…

 JAILED dancehall entertainers Vybz Kartel and Gaza Slim are scheduled to appear before the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court today to answer to charges of conspiracy and attempting to pervert the course of justice.

Vybz Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer and Gaza Slim, christened…

 Seminars, conferences and other educational fora organised by the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA) do not have the support and participation of younger members of the country's artiste fraternity.

This was the observation of renowned reggae artiste and JaRIA member Freddie…

I-Octane will release his debut album Crying To The Nation on February 14, 2012. The 16-track opus is a joint venture deal with reggae powerhouse VP Records and Scikron, which is owned and operated by Robert…

Reggae artiste Jah Cure and his wife, Kamila McDonald, are expecting a child.

Kamila seems to be in an advanced state of pregnancy based on pictures posted on her public Facebook page on November 28 in an album titled 'New Beginnings'.

In one of the…

 The year 2011 was a memorable year for dancehall artiste Tifa. Not only did she score multiple hits locally but she also had a number one single on the BBC1Xtra and MTV Base charts.

"This year is going to be a busy year for me because I plan to accomplish more on the international scene.…

 Rastafari reggae artiste Queen Ifrica is is expected to give birth to her third child in April. This will be the third child for Ifrica, who told Splash that she is enjoying the second trimester of pregnancy.

The singer, christened Ventrice Morgan, hinted at the media launch of Rebel Salute that the newest addition to her family will be a female…

 Reggae vocalist Singing Melody fresh from his December tour of Japan is now gearing up for the release of his sixth official studio album They Call Me Mr Melody.

The 13-track album which features never before heard singles from the artiste who, in addition to his solo career is a member…

Though Sting has long gone, Tony Matterhorn is still basking in his glory.

On the Entertainment Buzz Wednesday, Twin of Twins expressed via text that the only reason Matterhorn won the clash was because one of them was ill. Take a listen.…

Preparations are underway for Shaggy & Friends slated to take place this Saturday on the lawns of Jamaica House.

Grammy winner, Lauryn Hill is already on the island and has started rehearsals. Other international celebs expected to perform at Shaggy and Friends…

Dancehall artistes Bounty Killer and Mavado have started the new year on a positive note by settling their differences.

The artistes, who have avoided each other for the last few months in 2011, are alleged to have made amends at a recent Uptown Mondays party.

Bounty…

Entertainer Patrick Gaynor of the Twin of Twins duo was fined $2000 or 10 days in the Spanish Town Petty Sessions Court yesterday.

Gaynor appeared in court after being charged by the St Catherine South police following an incident at Sting on December 26, 2011.…

 ARTISTE and show promoter Tony Rebel is making an impassioned plea for Jamaicans to protect the local music industry.

The call came at Tuesday's launch of the 19th staging of his birthday celebration -- Rebel Salute, set for January 14 at the Port Kaiser Sports Club in St…

 DOWN Sound recording artiste Specialist exacted sweet revenge on his rival Hurricane with a lyrical battering administered onstage during Sting 2011: Rumours of War.

"I just gave him a long overdue lesson in how to be a real artiste, and we have a bigger fish to fry right now. It just…

 THE Marley family's annual 9 Mile Music Festival is scheduled for March 3 at the Historic Virginia Key Beach Park in Miami, Florida.

It will be the 19th staging of the event which was conceived by Cedella Booker, mother of reggae legend Bob Marley.…

 THE December 26, 2011 staging of Sting — dubbed Rumours of War — saw promoter Isaiah Laing returning to the clash format. He alluded to the fact that clashes worked better in attracting patrons to the event. Therefore, for him to see any return on his investment, this was the route he would have to trod.…

Deejay Macka Diamond will be celebrating her birthday over three days, dubbed the 'Macka Diamond Birthday Weekend.'

The first of the three-day party series, the 'Pre-Party' kicks off on Friday, January 13 at Club Impulse, New Kingston. Partygoers and party-seekers as well as guests will then roll out on…