Princess Kate of Wales announced her battle with cancer and undergoing chemotherapy in a video message. After a hospitalization for tummy surgery in January, there was speculation about her well-being. Kate requested privacy while dealing with the illness. King Charles III is also facing cancer. The royal family's strength and resilience are admirable.
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Popcaan gets a sentence of 10 days or $1500 after pleading guilty to misdemeanor charges.
Popcaan, a well-known Dancehall artiste from St Thomas, was recently involved in a legal matter stemming from the Unruly Fest he organized on December 23, 2023. During the court appearance on January 10, 2024, Popcaan pleaded guilty to several charges, including using indecent language, disorderly conduct, using abusive and calumnious language, and issuing a threat … Continue reading Popcaan gets a sentence of 10 days or $1500 after pleading guilty to misdemeanor charges.
The Police Indicted Popcaan on Multiple Charges Following Unruly Fest.
Popular Dancehall artiste and Unruly Fest promoter Popcaan, whose real name is Andre Sutherland, is facing five charges for his conduct at the staging of Unruly Fest in Yallahs, St. Thomas, in December 2023. https://youtu.be/D9CqiKL5jLw?si=TX2BhrMlaPoh4pRq Law enforcement authorities served Popcaan with a summons at the Police Area 5 Headquarters in Kingston, notifying him that he … Continue reading The Police Indicted Popcaan on Multiple Charges Following Unruly Fest.
Sly talks about Rolling Stone’s best-of-80s list.
Entertainment Scoop Drummer Sly Dunbar points to the formulas of pioneer producers Clement Dodd and Duke Reid as the blueprint for the success of his work with creative partner Robbie Shakespeare on their Taxi Records label. In the 1980s, their collaboration paid off as they shaped the sound of the roots-reggae trio Black Uhuru and … Continue reading Sly talks about Rolling Stone’s best-of-80s list.
Taylor is Spotify’s most-streamed artist of 2023.
According to Spotify Wrapped, Taylor Swift was the most-streamed artist of 2023, with over 26.1 billion streams since January 1. This dethroned Bad Bunny, who held the title for three consecutive years. Bad Bunny now holds the second spot, followed by The Weeknd, Drake, and Peso Pluma. Taylor Swift amassed over 26 billion streams on … Continue reading Taylor is Spotify’s most-streamed artist of 2023.
Producer Jeremy Harding reacted to ‘Who Am I’ gold certification.
Entertainment Scoop KINGSTON, Jamaica–Record producer and artist manager Jeremy Harding, who produced Beenie Man's chart-topping single 'Who Am I' (Sim Simma) on the Playground Rhythm, says the song's recent gold certification in the US was long overdue. https://youtu.be/WI-xQ7IksUc?si=5uVEUKhVKRaVrq1u 'Who Am I' (Sim Simma) certified gold in the US. In an interview with the Jamaica Observer … Continue reading Producer Jeremy Harding reacted to ‘Who Am I’ gold certification.
Derrick Morgan broke his silence on Daughter Queen Ifrica’s allegation.
Legendary ska singer Derrick Morgan has shared the story of his relationship with his daughter Queen Ifrica, including their initial connection when she reached adulthood and later falling out over his booking fee for a Rebel Salute performance. During an exclusive interview with DancehallMag, Morgan, 83, said he first heard that he had a daughter … Continue reading Derrick Morgan broke his silence on Daughter Queen Ifrica’s allegation.
VP honors Bob Andy on his 79th birthday.
Kingston, Jamaica–Happy Birthday, Bob Andy–October 28, 2023, is the legendary Jamaican singer/songwriter Bob Andy's 79th birthday. In honor of the late reggae singer, VP Records has released Tarrus Riley's live performance of the late veteran reggae singer's classic song, Desperate Lover. The song is an excerpt from We Remember Bob Andy – Live, a Reggae Month 2023 … Continue reading VP honors Bob Andy on his 79th birthday.
‘Hutchie Pang,’ don of ‘Top Jungle,’ shot dead in Arnett Gardens.
On Saturday evening, October 14, 2023, rival thugs in Arnett Gardens, St Andrew, brought 'Hutchie Pang's' grip on 'Top Jungle' to an abrupt end when armed men in the community gunned him down. The authorities confirmed the shooting and identified the dead man as Damani Taylor, o/c 'Hutchie Pang,' area don of a community section … Continue reading ‘Hutchie Pang,’ don of ‘Top Jungle,’ shot dead in Arnett Gardens.
Jamaicans mourn the passing of Veteran Musician Michael ‘Ibo’ Cooper.
Jamaicans and music lovers worldwide mourn the passing of Michael 'Ibo' Cooper, veteran musician and founding member of Third World, one of the most prolific Reggae Band ever. Cooper passed away Thursday night, October 12, 2023, at his home in Upper St Andrew. He was 71. In a media release, the family said Cooper died … Continue reading Jamaicans mourn the passing of Veteran Musician Michael ‘Ibo’ Cooper.
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