Disbarred Attorney To Face Trial For Defrauding Mavado On December 5
Disbarred attorney-at-law Jennifer Messado is expected to stand trial on December 5 on allegations that she defrauded Mavado of more than $30 million in a real estate deal in 2018.
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Omi’s ‘Hula Hoop’ Certified Silver In The UK
Jamaican singer Omi’s 2015 single Hula Hoop is now certified Silver in the United Kingdom. The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) announced the certification on Friday, recognizing the track’s sales and streaming figures, which have now surpassed 200,000 units.
Alborosie’s ‘Kingston Town’ Hits 100 Million Plays On Spotify
Alborosie’s Reggae anthem Kingston Town surpassed 100 million plays on Spotify on Monday, marking the Italian-Jamaican singer’s first track to achieve this milestone on the platform.
Skarra Mucci Teams Up With South Sudan’s Dynamq For 2024 Australian Tour
Jamaican-born dancehall and reggae artist Skarra Mucci is on his way to Australia, ready to lively up stages in Melbourne, Sydney, Byron Bay and at the long-running Island Vibe festival on Stradbroke Island.
Jah Cure Celebrates Birthday In Dutch Prison, Thanks Fellow Inmates And Staff
Reggae singer Jah Cure, currently serving a six-year sentence in the Netherlands, has shared that he found a way to celebrate his 46th birthday with fellow inmates and prison staff.
Cardi B Calls On Rvssian For Vybz Kartel Collab
Rapper Cardi B has expressed her desire to collaborate with Dancehall star Vybz Kartel, calling on Jamaican producer Rvssian to facilitate the project.
Quick Cook Sparkles At ‘Time Too Hard’ Club Show In Toronto
Dancehall artist Quick Cook delivered a high-energy performance at a club show dubbed ‘Time Too Hard’ in Toronto, Canada, last Friday night.
Etana’s Lawsuit Against VP Records Narrows Further, But Some Key Claims Persist
A federal judge in New York recently dismissed more claims in Reggae artist Etana’s lawsuit against VP Records but has allowed others to proceed.
Shenseea Too “Hypersexualised” For Promoting Sunshine Snacks To Kids, Says Activist. Brand’s CEO Responds
Can children’s snacks be sexualized? Activist Umar Abdullah, leader of the First Wave Movement, apparently believes so.
Inaugural Jamaica Woodland Festival Set To Unfold On Easter Weekend 2025 In Ocho Rios
The organizers behind the inaugural Jamaica Woodland Festival have a firm conviction that their festival experience can bring families together for a unique and unforgettable experience in paradise during the Easter weekend of 2025.
LA Lewis Signs Brand Ambassador Deal With Swift Car Rental
LA Lewis has signed a one-year brand ambassador deal worth $10 million with Swift Car Rental, one of Jamaica’s top vehicle rental companies.
Shenseea Sets Her Sights On Grammy Glory: “It Has Been A Childhood Dream For Me”
Jamaican star Shenseea has set her sights on one of music’s highest honors: a Grammy Award.
Bounty Killer’s Plea As He Donates $10K To Lt. Stitchie: ‘We Can Help Each Other’
Dancehall star Bounty Killer has made an earnest plea to members of the music industry to band together to assist each other more outside of music and work.
Producer Clevie Browne Denies Involvement In Drake Song Removal
Jamaican producer, Cleveland “Clevie” Browne of Steely & Clevie, has stated he played no role in the removal of Drake’s song Blue Green Red from streaming platforms.
Raphi Chambers Aims To Bring Nyahbinghi Reggae to the Mainstream With “Jah Guide” Medley
Western Jamaica-based music producer, singer, and instrumentalist, Raphiel “Raphi” Chambers, is on a mission to restore Nyahbinghi Reggae to the forefront of mainstream music.
Lt. Stitchie Improving, Communicating Through Eye Movements —Papa San Discloses
Papa San has revealed that fellow Gospel star Lt. Stitchie is responding well to treatment after suffering a brain haemorrhage.
JACAP Warns Cable Operators To Comply With Copyright Law Instead Of Losing In Court
Lydia Rose, general manager of the Jamaica Association of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (JACAP), is warning cable companies to simply comply with Copyright Law instead of mounting expensive multi-million dollar legal challenges they are destined to lose anyway.
Drake Producer Boi-1da Confirms ‘Blue Green Red’ Removed Due To Sample Clearance Issue
Drake producer Boi-1da has confirmed that the removal of Blue Green Red from streaming platforms was due to a sample clearance issue.
Shenseea Says Her Third Album Is “Practically Done”
Jamaican singer Shenseea says her third studio album is “practically done.” During an appearance on Zip 103 FM on Tuesday, the Blessed singer was speaking about the completion of her first-ever North American headline tour Never Gets Late Here, which shares its name with her sophomore album.
Omi Set For Japan Performance At Camp Fuji American Military Base
Jamaican pop sensation Omi, known globally for his chart-topping hit Cheerleader, will be the celebrity guest headliner at the Camp Fuji American Military base in Shizuoka, Japan, on October 20, 2024.