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Vybz Kartel, Co-Accused Freed, Will Not Face Retrial
Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel and his co-accused Shawn 'Storm' Campbell, Kahira Jones, and Andre St. John will not face a…
Spice Pulls Receipts On Mr. Vegas Embracing Queer Fans, Calls Him A Hypocrite
Dancehall artist Spice says Mr. Vegas is a hypocrite for blasting her embrace of queer fans when he has done…
Anthony B Reveals Near-Death Ordeal That Caused Reggae Sumfest Cancellation
Reggae artist Anthony B has revealed that he underwent emergency surgery after experiencing severe abdominal pain while rehearsing for his…
Mr. Vegas Says Queer Community Shouldn’t “Violate” Dancehall Spaces
As dancehall scholars tell it, the genre is governed by certain rules and modes of performance, and singjay Mr. Vegas…
Busy Signal Explains Why He Skips Reggae Sumfest
Turf President Busy Signal has revealed his reasons for no longer performing at Reggae Sumfest, despite multiple invitations to do…
Mr. Vegas: “Spice Totally Destroyed The Fabric Of Dancehall”
Long story short, Mr. Vegas regards Spice as Dancehall’s biggest detriment. The singjay has never shied away from criticizing the…
Dancehall Family Tree’s ‘Looney Tunes’ Dance Featured In Olympic Opening Ceremony Choreography
Many Jamaicans may have missed it, but French-Malian pop star Aya Nakamura not only performed with the orchestra of the…
Wyclef Jean Bringing “Travis Scott Reggae” To Upcoming Reggae Album
Wyclef Jean’s upcoming Reggae album, titled One Night In Kingston, promises a unique fusion of traditional roots Reggae and modern…
Queen Ifrica Takes Aim At US Sprinter Noah Lyles: “That Little Demon Bwoy From America”
Queen Ifrica has joined the throngs of Jamaicans rebuking World 100m and 200m champion Noah Lyles, and accusing him of taking advantage of his relationship with Jamaican athlete Junelle Bromfield…
Anthony Malvo Says Artists Must Prioritize Self-Care To Preserve Vocal Abilities And Health
Veteran dancehall singer Anthony Malvo says artists must prioritize self-care, in order to maintain their vocal abilities and overall health. At 62, Anthony Malvo attributes his youthful appearance to eliminating…
Spice’s ‘So Mi Like It’ Certified Gold In Canada
So Mi Like It, the 2014 track by Queen of Dancehall Spice, is now certified Gold in Canada. Music Canada announced the certification on Monday (July 29), marking the sales…
Flexxx Responds After Foota Hype Bashes Mavado For Not Doing More For Him
Contrary to what selector Foota Hype thinks, deejay Flexxx doesn’t need any handouts. The former Gullyside teammates have been going at it this weekend over Foota Hype’s claim that Mavado…
Will Vybz Kartel Be Released? Court’s Decision On Retrial Expected This Week
The legal fraternity and fans will know the fate of Dancehall star Vybz Kartel this week when the Court of Appeal delivers the crucial decision on whether the entertainer and…
Reggae Veteran Horace Andy Says He’s Got 30 Children With 17 Women
Reggae veteran Horace Andy, best known for his 1970s hit Skylarking, has revealed that he has fathered 30 children with 17 different women. On a recent Entertainment Report podcast episode,…
Dr. Love Defends Nigy Boy’s Alien-Themed Sumfest Performance
Nigy Boy’s manager, Dr. Love, isn’t here for any criticism of his artist’s alien-themed Reggae Sumfest performance. The Continental star made his entrance at the festival last Saturday in a…
Yung Lion, Trinidadian-American Reggae Artist, Grateful For Sumfest Reception, Says Speaking Patois Comes Naturally
Teenage Trinidadian-American reggae artist Yung Lion says he is grateful for the warm reception he received during his debut at Reggae Sumfest. The 19-year-old, who was raised in North Carolina,…
