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Ele upset over gay post - Plans to sue local radio station

Following an article posted on the website of a popular local radio station, dancehall artiste Elephant Man says he intends to take legal action.

The article, headlined 'Elephant Man caught with gay men in his pool', alleges that Elephant Man's…

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Added by G-Mark on April 25, 2013 at 11:25am — No Comments

Romain Virgo goes Dancehall - 'I am coming out of my element', says artiste

Like Sizzla Kalonji, Lutan Fyah, Fantan Mojah and several other reggae artistes, Romain Virgo has decided to dabble in dancehall.

The singer has released a song produced by JA productions called Scary Movie on the…

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Added by G-Mark on April 11, 2013 at 10:37pm — No Comments

ITY, FANCY CAT LINK UP US RADIO - Comedic duo to have programme in Tri-state area

Though gearing up for season six of their show, Ity and Fancy Cat are also excited about their new radio show on United States-based Link Up Radio 93.5 FM.

The show, 'Double Dose' with Ity and Fancy Cat, began airing last week Tuesday between 7…

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Added by G-Mark on April 2, 2013 at 11:04am — No Comments

Twin of Twins set to release Stir It Up - volume 10

While touring several places in and around the Caribbean, dancehall artistes/comedic duo Twin of Twins are gearing up to release part 10 of the popular and controversial CD Stir It Up. Part 10 will be available to the public on April 20, 2013.…

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Added by G-Mark on April 2, 2013 at 11:01am — No Comments

BUSY SIGNAL, MANAGER SPLIT - Artiste, Shane Brown say no bad blood between them

Embattled dancehall/reggae artiste Glendale Gordon, more popularly known as Busy Signal, has parted ways with his longstanding manager Shane Brown, record producer and CEO of Juke Boxx Records, THE STAR understands.

According to Busy…

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Added by G-Mark on March 20, 2013 at 10:32am — No Comments

Entertainment fraternity voices concerns - over new 'Jamaica' ad done by Saturn Electronics

Brand Jamaica is again at the centre of another controversial international ad, as another German company, Saturn Electronics, has made a new ad.

Again some Jamaicans have raised eyebrows, citing that the ad shows a lack of respect for the Jamaican…

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Added by G-Mark on February 27, 2013 at 1:11am — No Comments

Artistes want to 'clean up' the streets - Say homeless gays not a good look for Jamaica

Entertainers are concerned about the growing number homosexual prostitutes lurking in and around the New Kingston area.

According to the artistes, it's not a positive look for the corporate area.

Dancehall…

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Added by G-Mark on February 15, 2013 at 10:35am — No Comments

Tommy Lee says he's not a scammer - Distances himself from fake Sparta artiste

Recording artiste Tommy Lee Sparta is disassociating himself from an individual, who he claims is attempting to mislead the public that he is part of his Sparta unit.

According to Tommy Lee Sparta, the artiste who goes by the name Stamma…

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Added by G-Mark on February 14, 2013 at 1:52pm — No Comments

Jimmy Cliff wins second Grammy - Reggae fans still hope for live broadcast

Reggae music pioneer James 'Jimmy Cliff' Chambers has added yet another feather to his cap after his album Rebirth won the Best Reggae Album category at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards yesterday.

The second-time, Grammy-Award winner came out on top…

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Added by G-Mark on February 11, 2013 at 10:32am — No Comments

Tommy Lee to christen his demons - New focus and direction for the artiste

Dancehall deejay Tommy Lee Sparta, who has been described by international media such as Google Play as 'the Jamaican demonic MC' and VICE magazine as the 'Antichrist deejay', is singing a different tune.

Today, he officially released his…

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Added by G-Mark on February 6, 2013 at 10:41am — No Comments

Delly Ranx demands truth from Anthony B - Says artiste caused him to miss US tour

Reggae artiste Delly Ranx is asking fellow reggae artiste and mentor Anthony B to go to the media and claim responsibility for his (Delly Ranx) absence from his (Anthony B's) recently concluded tour.…

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Added by G-Mark on January 31, 2013 at 10:00am — No Comments

Khago puts down controversy - Turns attention to doing reggae album

Having been on a controversial path in recent times, dancehall artiste Khago says the good relationship he now has with his mother has softened his heart, and has also inspired him to pen a reggae album.

The name of the album is yet to be decided,…

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Added by G-Mark on January 30, 2013 at 10:11am — No Comments

SNOOP'S DANCEHALL SERIES STARTS TODAY - First film about Vybz Kartel

Having been to Jamaica on a few occasions recently and even doing a reggae album, rapper Snoop Lion (formerly Snoop) is now the executive producer of a web series that was inspired by his visits.

The series, Noisey Jamaica: Dancehall, will air for the…

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Added by G-Mark on January 22, 2013 at 11:24pm — No Comments

Are sound systems becoming redundant? - Promoters say selectors are cheaper

Whether it is because of the money or the Noise Abatement Act, promoters seem to be opting to hire selectors instead of sound systems.

As one of the most sought after selectors in recent times, Boom Boom says persons are using more…

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Added by G-Mark on January 17, 2013 at 9:39am — No Comments

Another Marshall in town - Wayne and Tami expecting first baby together

Dancehall artiste Wayne Marshall and his wife, singer Tami Chynn are expecting an exciting addition to their family.

In a late night message to his fans on the social networking site Twitter, Marshall said…

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Added by G-Mark on January 17, 2013 at 9:37am — No Comments

Women wrestle for Darrio - New reality series to feature a number of artistes

On the heels of the success of his 'Gal Siddung' collaboration with Konshens, dancehall artiste Darrio has secured a spot on an upcoming reality TV series, Stars Among Stars Reality Challenge, that will be aired on MDTV in a matter of weeks.…

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Added by G-Mark on January 15, 2013 at 9:53am — No Comments

Lady Saw's Christianity questioned - 'Her church thing caan frighten me', says Macka Diamond

Dancehall artiste Macka Diamond believes that her fellow artiste Lady Saw needs to stop advertising her Christianity and just practise it instead.

In a release to THE STAR, Macka Diamond said that Lady Saw should go deeper in her…

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Added by G-Mark on December 4, 2012 at 6:56pm — No Comments

Unfair gov't - Artistes slam $60-million budget for cars

Dancehall artistes have slammed the Jamaican Government for its recent decision to spend $60 million on high-end vehicles for some of its ministers.

According to the artistes, the money should have been used to assist the victims of Hurricane…

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Added by G-Mark on November 27, 2012 at 8:57pm — No Comments

Ninja Man to open Ochi Complex - Veteran artiste delves into business

After confirming that this year will be his last Sting performance, the Don Gorgon Ninja Man is setting his sights on the opening of his new business venture.

On Saturday, Ninja Man is set to open The New Ninja Man Central Park Entertainment Centre…

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Added by G-Mark on November 19, 2012 at 8:58pm — No Comments

Artiste's song leads to shooting at wake - Men didn't want Tommy Lee tune played

THE WEEKEND STAR understands that one man was seriously injured at a 'wake' held in the community of Flankers, Montego Bay, St James, after thugs demanded that a selector stopped playing Tommy Lee songs.

Information reaching our news…

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Added by G-Mark on November 16, 2012 at 10:41pm — No Comments

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