When Capleton speaks, the streets listen. For more than three decades, the reggae firebrand has been one of Jamaica’s loudest truth-tellers, delivering scorching anthems that hit with the force of a warning shot while feeding the souls of the people who need them most. On his latest single, Behave Yourself, the Fireman isn’t chasing trends, […]
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BOMBSHELL!! Munga Honorebel freed of murder
A wave of celebration swept through the camp of dancehall artiste Munga Honourable on Friday after the entertainer and his co-accused walked free from the Home Circuit Court in downtown Kingston. Munga, whose real name is Damian Rhoden, and co-accused Sheridan Gordon were freed after prosecutors informed the court that they would be offering no […]
Read MoreChurch elder at the centre of 300 stolen guns in the US dragged before a federal court
A purported ‘churchman’ who was arrested as part of a major gun trafficking ring in the United States, has been designated by federal prosecutors as the leader of the operation. He is 48-year-old Andre Collin Lalor, otherwise called ‘Plug Dre’. Lalor, who has Jamaican ties, and his cronies, who have been linked to over 300 […]
Read MoreWhy can’t Flippa Mogella afford a lawyer?
Is it true that the self-styled Flossing King cannot afford a lawyer? After a brief New Jersey court hearing on Thursday, a judge found that he could not afford to hire a lawyer and appointed one for him. Tamika McCoy, who appeared for him, was allowed to withdraw.
Read MoreSoul Food Caribbean Festival set to explode on July 1 in Canada
Jamaican promoter Fabian Cole, popularly known as “Boomas,” is taking his Soul Food brand international as demand grows for soul and reggae-centered entertainment across the Caribbean diaspora. What began as the weekly Soul Food Tuesdays event in Jamaica has now evolved into the Soul Food Caribbean Festival, with successful stagings already held in England and […]
Read MoreCapleton blazes again with ‘Heights of Fire’ album…Red Again video goes viral!!!
Rastafarian firebrand star Capleton is excited about the release of his upcoming album, Heights of Fire, an album title that he says is synonymous with his “relentless, fiery spirit”. “This album reflects my vision of the world and the changes occurring around us. I aspire to offer listeners a source of inspiration and uplifting music that […]
Read MoreJ’Calm mourns loss of great-grandmother
Fusion reggae artiste J’Calmis mourning the death of his great-grandmother who passed away a few weeks ago. The Emotions singer “It’s my grandma’s mother, and when she mourns, I feel her pain,” J’Calm said. “My grandmother is like my everything, my mom, my dad, my uncle, she is literally my rock so I have to […]
Read More“Don’t run with the clip you saw on media” – Jahazeil addresses ‘almost tun fish” backlash
After an explosive interview last week where Jahazeil Myrie declared that “Mi literally almost tun fish…” after entertaining same-sex thoughts and fantasies, the entertainer took to his Instagram story to share a statement regarding the backlash. “If you guys could take the time out to actually sit watch the video on YouTube don’t just run […]
Read MoreSingadon strikes an emotional chord with ‘Don’t Cry’
Dancehall artiste Singadon is wise beyond his years. You just have to listen to his latest release, ‘Don’t Cry’, where he offers guidance, expresses unconditional love, and shares life lessons so that his real-life son – the next generation — can avoid past mistakes. “The world is a tough classroom. But this song is a […]
Read MoreThe US Embassy has suspended the processing of immigrant visas
The United States (US) said Wednesday it was suspending the processing of immigrant visas from 75 countries, including Jamaica, in President Donald Trump’s latest move against foreigners seeking to come to America. The United States has long rejected visas from people who appear likely to end up needing government welfare, but the State Department said […]
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