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Another Level artist Cham has joined his counterpart Elephant Man in cautioning new Dancehall artists to undertake physical training to keep their fitness levels up, in other words: train like elite athletes such as Usain Bolt.
Yet another Trinibad artist has fallen victim to gun violence. This time it’s Chucky Blanco, who was fatally shot during a confrontation with police in his native Trinidad & Tobago on Saturday, according to reports.
A bemused sprint icon Usain Bolt has pointed out that his recent “say less, work harder” advice to US sprinter Sha’carri Richardson, was merely a response to an “aside” question posed by a New York Post reporter, during an interview which also included, among other things, his Country Yutes album.
Jamaican-American DJ trio Major Lazer picked up several new Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certifications over the last week, including a Diamond certification for their 2015 single Lean On with French record producer DJ Snake and featuring Danish pop star MØ.
Gospel Reggae pioneer Lieutenant Stitchie is back in Jamaica engaging in copious amounts of studio work and doing the media rounds, ahead of the release of his 23rd album.
Coolie Dance producer Skatta Burrell has issued a second word of caution to Jamaicans, including Dancehall and Reggae entertainers about egging on their poorer compatriots to engage in street demonstrations, this, in stark contrast to the stance of his musical compatriot Tanya Stephens.
Vybz Kartel gave Skillibeng the biggest ‘forward’ of the evening on Friday, after producer Johnny Wonder uploaded a photograph of himself showing off the Billboard Hot 100 plaque marking the debuting and peaking of the St.
In her address to the United Nations on Friday, the straight-shooting Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Mottley drew for the lyrics of Get Up, Stand Up a song co-written by Reggae legends Bob Marley and Peter Tosh, as she rebuked the 76-year-old organization for being in a constant state of inertia.
September 29, 2021 will mark exactly ten years since the reputed King of Dancehall Vybz Kartel has been incarcerated.
Argentinian Cecilia Bengolea has taken her love for Jamaican Dancehall to the Art Basel, in Basel, Switzerland.
Even as female fans continue to lap up Dexta Daps’ breakout hit 7Eeven, years after its release, his mentor Bounty Killer told the singer a few days ago, that he remains uncomfortable with some aspects of the song’s lyrics.
Dancehall artist Kashmar was gunned down by persons unknown close to Salt River in Clarendon on Thursday.
Netflix has released the trailer for the upcoming documentary Britney vs Spears which is set for release on September 28.
Retired West Indies all-rounder, now Dancehall artist, Marlon Samuels, lashed the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Instagram this afternoon, days after the cricket governing body accused him of breaching its anti-corruption code, during the Abu Dhabi T10 tournament in 2019.
Jayda Cheaves arrived in Jamaica earlier today to celebrate her 24th birthday. Update: Jayda was arrested, charged for gun possession after trying to depart the island.
Dancehall star Vybz Kartel blasted social media users for ‘fake outrage’ over the abuse of Haitian migrants in an emotional Instagram Story post yesterday.
Barbadian-born superstar Rihanna, who officially crossed over into billionaire territory last month, said it felt “real weird” to be congratulated over having more money.
The fastest woman alive Elaine Thompson-Herah has reportedly sent a letter to the MVP Track Club and her main sponsor Nike, indicating her departure.
The late King Of Pop Michael Jackson reportedly praised Dancehall star Elephant Man for helping to redeem his sister, Janet Jackson, following 2004’s Super Bowl ‘wardrobe malfunction’ controversy.
Mr. Lexx’s throwback photos of a costume-clad Ninjman and caption which lauded the Don Gorgon for being always dressed in “Met Gala” garb, long before the fundraiser became globally popular, evoked not only laughter but praises for the entertainer’s use of avant-garde couture to accentuate his performances.