News

The latest dancehall news, pop culture and stories.

Reggae Music To Soon Be Allowed 24/7 In Kingston, Says Dr. Nigel Clarke

Minister of Finance Dr. Nigel Clarke has made an ambitious promise to Jamaican star Protoje that Reggae music will soon be allowed in the country’s capital all day, every day.…

Jamaican Artist Jean Francis Is Bringing Dancehall To Hungary

Jamaican-born Jean Francis has been making a name for himself in Hungary, introducing Dancehall to a central European country that is more in tune with Reggae. “In Budapest as well…

Spice And Shenseea Try To Figure Out What Caused Their Beef

Dancehall stars Spice and Shenseea have contradictory stories about what caused the rift between them. In a recent clip from the Zeus Network's Baddies Caribbean Auditions, where both artists judge…

Ras Iyah V Calls For Peter Tosh Biopic, But ‘No Wig, No Bald Head’ In The Lead Role

Rastafarian elder Ras Iyah V is calling for a biopic that honors the uncompromising spirit of Reggae legend Peter Tosh. However, in his view, any portrayal must prioritize authenticity since…

Peetah Morgan’s Daughter Pens Touching Tribute: ‘Nothing Could’ve Prepared Me For This’

Peter ‘Peetah’ Morgan’s 22-year-old daughter Destiny honored her father in a heartfelt tribute following his memorial service on Thursday.  The Morgan Heritage lead singer, 50, had his final send-off at…

Vybz Kartel’s Final Appeal: Privy Council Sets Judgment Date For March 14

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC) will rule on Dancehall star Vybz Kartel and three other men's final appeal on Thursday (March 14) at 11 AM (Jamaica Time),…

Ziggy Marley Praises Fae Ellington’s Dialect Coaching In ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Film

Veteran Jamaican broadcaster Fae Ellington received glowing praise from Ziggy Marley for her work as a dialect coach on the Paramount Pictures biopic, Bob Marley: One Love. Ellington coached both…

Coxsone Dodd Didn’t Pack Heat, But He Had “A Hell Of A Right Hand” — Says Producer Blackbeard

Following Morna Dodd's objection to the portrayal of her father, Clement "Sir Coxsone" Dodd, in the film Bob Marley: One Love, Reggae producer and music insider Rodguel "Blackbeard" Sinclair suggests…