The legal team of Dante Brooks, the teenage son of Jamaican international entertainer Mavado, plans to appeal the teenager’s murder conviction which was handed down today. Asked if the defence planned to appeal the verdict, attorney-at-law Peter Champagnie replied with an emphatic: “absolutely!”. Brooks, 18, was also found guilty of illegal possession of firearm and […]
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DEPORTEE IN CUSTODY FOR HOMELESS MURDERS
A suspect who is said to be a deportee is in the custody of the police in relation to the brutal slaying of four homeless men in the early hours of Monday.. Prime Minister Andrew Holness, who provided an update in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, described the killings as “the heinous crime that […]
Read MoreYvonne Sterling is dead
Reggae singer Yvonne Sterling died in hospital this morning after suffering a stroke. Known for the singles ‘If You Love Me’ and ‘Oh Jah’, she recently returned to the spotlight after The Gleaner highlighted her plight that she had hit hard times. Sterling’s home was severely flooded when the St Andrew community was ravaged by […]
Read MoreProsecution to close its case in Mavado’s son murder trial next week
The prosecution could close its case by the end of next week in the murder trial of dancehall entertainer Mavado’s son, Dante Brooks and his co-accused Andre Hines, according to attorney-at-law Peter Champagnie. The murder trial got under way last Monday. “I believe the prosecution is likely to close its case by end of next […]
Read MoreShavarr reps for the ghetto youth on ‘Born and Raised’
Reggae singer and songwriter Shavor Richards, is raising eyebrows about the stark socio-economic conditions and challenges facing inner city youth In his newest release, “Born and Raised”. In the song, Shavarr reflects on the problems facing his Maverley community in Kingston 10, Jamaica. “The single, “Born and Raised” can be viewed as not simply artistic […]
Read MoreMacka Diamond brings souls to God with her ‘deliverance’
Veteran entertainer Macka Diamond said her “deliverance” – captured on video and circulated via social media – is already attracting new souls to the church as her pastor, Dr. Leslie Morgan of the Search of Life Church of God in Bronx has been inundated by calls from lost souls seeking spiritual intervention in their lives. […]
Read MorePopcaan disses Bolt about his creative choices
Dancehall artiste Popcaan has severely criticised Bolt’s latest decision to release a single, ‘Living The Dream by Bolt and his Executive Manager Nugent “NJ” Walker. The song was released on Saturday. Popcaan was harsh in his criticism and held nothing back. “Wid all due respect Legend, me feel like you fi just help up some […]
Read MoreAre party promoters endangering Jamaica with maskless parties in Florida?
One876entertainment.com understands that Jamaican promoters are hosting parties in Florida which exploit a loophole which allows Jamaican residents to return to the island without having to show a negative COVID-19 test. Jamaican professional event planners who refuse to let COVID-19 kill their hustle on music shows are using South Florida’s world-famous party culture to make […]
Read MoreSerebral tells the girls to ‘Whine Slow’
Dancehall artiste Serebral is banking on success with ‘Whine Slow’, his debut dancehall release. “I do music because I love music and have a passion for it and was always something I wanted to do,” the artiste whose real name is Jermaine Siddo, said. Five weeks ago, he released his first single, ‘Whine Slow’, which […]
Read MoreSkillibeng celebrates birthday with matte-green BMW X6
Dancehall artiste Skillibeng celebrated his birthday in style when he dropped pics of his new whip, a custom BMW X6, on Instagram over the weekend. Fans oohed and ahed over the matte, army-green ride. The BMW X6 is tricked out by Nick Lue of auto entourage Skunk Nation, and an intricate pattern by detailer Fr3sh […]
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