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'X Factor': Melanie Amaro Wins,

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 12:25:49 +0100

'The X Factor' crowned a winner on Thursday night (Dec. 22) and showcased a few chart-topping artists' performances before eager fans had a chance to find out just who was walking away with a $5 million recording contract.

50 Cent rapped through a song off his 'The Big 10' mixtape titled 'Wait Until Tonight.' The G-Unit rhymer performed the track for the first time during the live event. 'In Da Club,' Fif's 2003 hit off his debut album, 'Ge...

Could Reggae Artiste Buju Banton walk free? U.S. Gov. error may trigger dismissal of case

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:56:58 +0100

Embattled Dancehall/Reggae superstar, Mark Myrie, more popularly known as Buju Banton may have a lifeline after all following the revelation on Tuesday that a United States government mishap could trigger the dismissal of his case.

According to media reports, Buju Banton could walk free from his conviction and subsequent ten year sentence on drug-related charges after the discovery that the U.S. government may have violated the Speedy Trial Act. The act states that any defendant invol...

Alicia Keys Finalizing New Album for 2012

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 02:06:27 +0100

Alicia Keys was all smiles in a Good Morning America interview. Seated in the Cort Theater on Broadway, where her show Stick Fly plays, the singer explained what’s it like to produce her first Broadway show and joined the cast for an interview and some singing.

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Rihanna and Chris Brown Dating Again? Singer Disses Drake on Twitter

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:35:04 +0100

Are Rihanna and Chris Brown dating again? Various reports have indicated that they may be an item again, and a recent tweet to Drake from Ri may be part of the evidence!

Rihanna has dated Drake briefly in the past, as well as Chris Brown. More recently, she's worked with Drake on his album "Take Care" on the title track. Now, many are speculating that the R&B/pop princess is longing for ...

Birdman Signs Mystikal To Cash Money YMCMB

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 08:53:21 +0100

Just a couple weeks after signing Busta Rhymes, Bryan “Birdman” Williams is welcoming rapper, Mystikal to the Cash Money/ YMCMB family! Mystikal’s new single “Original” featuring Lil Wayne, which premiered on the Funkmaster Flex show on December 13th!

The New Orleans rapper is set to release his album in 2012!

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Vanessa Bryant Files For Divorce From Kobe

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 08:39:17 +0100

So much for a Merry Christmas. First Kobe loses Chris Paul and Lamar Odom in the same week, now his marriage is on the outs. According to TMZ his wife Vanessa Bryant has filed for divorce from The Black Mamba. They were married in April of 2001 and have two children.

Citing irreconcilable differences Bryant filed paperwork in Los Angeles. A source told TMZ that Kobe was allegedly unfaithful to Vanessa and she’d had enough. We can’t imagine what could be wo...

Kim Kardashian And Kanye West Hook Up After Watch The Throne?

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 08:31:13 +0100

Kim Kardashian went to see Kanye West and Jay-Z’s Watch The Throne Tour in Los Angeles at the Staples Center, and if reports are true, Kim and Ye are hooking up again. This isn’t the first time Kim and Kanye have been linked together. According to Amber Rose, Kim and Kanye hooked up after Amber and Yeezy split.

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Rihanna has beaten Bob Marley to the top of Facebook's most liked list in 2011

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 15:21:50 +0100

RiRi was the most sought after celebrity on the social networking site, while "We Found Love," her collaboration with DJ Calvin Harris, was the most listened to song on the website.

Marley was second on the most-liked list and Avril Lavigne has come in third.

Also making the top 10: David Guetta, Enrique Iglesias, Usher, Lady Gaga, Metallica, Green Day and the Black Eyed Peas.

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Shaggy and Friends concert change to January due to upcoming general elections

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 14:03:03 +0100

Shaggy and Friends, the annual charity concert held by Grammy-winning Dancehall/Reggae artiste, Shaggy, will now take place in January as a result of the upcoming general elections in Jamaica.

On December 4, Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced that general elections will commence on December 29, the day before Shaggy and Friends was originally scheduled (December 30). As a result, promoters of Shaggy and Friends moved the show's date to January 7 on the lawns of Jamaica House ...

Khago Tun Up Di Ting tops BBC charts

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 13:55:27 +0100

International recording star Khago has hit the #1 spot on the BBC 1xtra Dancehall Charts with his club banger 'Tun Up Mi Ting' on the Overproof riddim and the single is also #1 on the Boston Hot 97 Top 10 Dancehall Charts.
"Mi feel great to know that international fans are recognizing the song over in Europe, and it is a good sign for my career," Khago said in a release.

The single is also #2 on the FIWI Choice Top 20 Charts, and #14 in the top 20 of the HYPE TV Da...

Vybz Kartel slapped with two new charges in murder case

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:32:41 +0100

Embattled Dancehall superstar, Adidja Palmer, more popularly known as Vybz Kartel, now faces two additional charges in one of his murder cases.
On Wednesday morning, the prominent entertainer was charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice and attempting to pervert the course of justice regarding the Clive "Lizard" Williams murder case. Kartel's Portmore Empire protégé, Vanessa Saddler, otherwise known as Gaza Slim, also stands charged...

Jamaican Reggae Artiste Gyptian to perform on New Year's Eve at Times Square

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:33:41 +0100

Internationally-acclaimed Reggae superstar, Gyptian will perform at the upcoming New Year’s Eve celebrations at Times Square in New York City.

The popular singjay is one of the headliners slated to perform on MTV's coverage of the New Year's celebrations on December 31. Regarded as one of the largest New Year's celebrations worldwide, over 2 million viewers on average view the Billboard screen in Manhattan for all the performances and happening during the celebration...

Kim Kardashian to spend some time giving back in Haiti

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 03:49:35 +0100

As the end of the year draws near, Kim Kardashian is stepping back from the drama in her personal life to spend some time giving back in Haiti.

Kardashian is in the earthquake-ravaged country with the charity group We Advance, along with her mom, Kris Jenner, and Prime Suspect star Maria Bello, who co-founded the organization.

"She connected with Mario Bello and is there with Maria's foundation and also with her mom," a source close to Kardashian tells PEOPLE. &quo...

STING... promoter insists Beenie Man will still do show

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 02:16:36 +0100

The head organizer of the popular Dancehall stage show, STING, has high hopes for his product this time around; bringing it back to basics.

Isaiah Laing, head of Supreme Promotions, gave an interview on CVMTV's OnStage this past Saturday where he outlined the events that will take place at STING 2011, scheduled to take place on December 26. The 28th edition of STING features a "Rumours of War" theme where several Dancehall acts are scheduled to engage in lyrical clashes....

Rapper To Appear On ''The Price Is Right''

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 02:07:36 +0100

Rapper Snoop Dogg is going to the "Price Is Right." Snoop will appear on the iconic game show during the program's first-ever celebrity week special in January. Celebs like Snoop, Jenny McCarthy, Neil Patrick Harris and Heidi Klum will compete for charity.

It was a lot of fun to watch these celebs play our iconic games, Executive Producer Mike Richards told AllHipHop. Each one had their own unique strategy to win. Lets just say Snoop knows more about the price of grocery...

Brandy Excited About Joining the Cast of BET's 'The Game'

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:11:41 +0100

With the upcoming fifth season of BET’s show 'The Game' airing in January, reports have surfaced that a new star will be joining the line-up – Grammy award-winning star, Brandy Norwood.

Being no stranger to the TV world, the R&B singer is best known for her roles in UPN sitcom ‘Moesha’ and the VH1 reality show, ‘Brandy and Ray J: A Family Business.’ Brandy will be making her debut on the show as Chardonnay, a "s...

Adele's '21' Continues to Make History

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:01:11 +0100

Though we still have over three weeks left of the calendar year, there is little to no doubt that Adele’s sophomore effort '21' is one of the top albums of the year.

After spending several weeks in the top spot on the charts and continuing to move a considerable amount of units each week, it is easily assumed that '21' is the best-selling album of the year. In fact, it will be the first album to end up being the best-sell...

Jay-Z Sets Billboard Record

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:45:01 +0100

Rapper Has More Top Ten Hits Than Any Hip Hop Artist

Rap superstar Jay-Z has become the hip hop artist with the most Billboard Top 10 hits with his Kanye West-assisted smash "N***as In Paris" jumping to the number eight spot on the charts. The song jumped seven spots in one week. It gives Jay his 18th Top Ten single on the Billboard Hot 100 single, surpassing Ludacris and Lil Wayne.

That gives Jay and Kanye's Watch the Throne album its first Hot 100 top 10 a...

DIGICEL SIGNS I-OCTANE AS BRAND AMBASSADOR FOR SECOND YEAR RUNNING

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:32:55 +0100

Friday November 25th 2011 – Kingston, Jamaica: Digicel last night re-signed chart-topping Reggae artist and Digicel Brand Ambassador, I-Octane, for a second year running, at a glittering ceremony in Tracks and Records restaurant, Kingston.

The re-signing also coincided with the official launch of I-Octane’s debut album, ‘Crying to the Nation’, which will be released on the VP Records label in January 2012.
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Portmore Empire Artiste Gaza Slim charged in Kartel murder case

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:17:46 +0100

Portmore Empire singjay, Vanessa Saddler, more popularly known as Gaza Slim, has become the third member of the "Gaza" group to face a charge in relation to a case involving the group's leader, Vybz Kartel.

Gaza Slim, otherwise known as Vanessa Bling, was formally charged on Friday morning with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice in relation to the Clive "Lizard" Williams murder investigation. This took place four days after the Empire singja...

Mavado claims Flexx wants to mimic him, feels bad about Kartel situation

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:03:54 +0100

Internationally acclaimed Dancehall singjay, David 'Mavado' Brooks has returned to Jamaica after spending the better part of four months touring and recording overseas; seeking to address speculation surrounding him since his departure.

The self-professed Gully Gad became the subject of controversy within the last two weeks following reported tension between him and Gully Squad protégé, Flexx. The tension resulted from a recent interview Mavado gave via IRIE FM a...

Rocsi Opens Up About Webbie Incident

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:50:10 +0100

Rocsi Diaz, co-host of BET’s 106 & Park, discussed a recent incident with Baton Rogue, Louisiana rapper Webbie, who has been banned from the network.

Webbie was permanently banned from the TV network after he appeared on 106 & Park’s “Freestyle Friday” segment in October, to promote his new album Savage Life 3.
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Jay Z, Beyoncé house hunting In Miami ?

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 01:29:21 +0100

In town while her hubby Jay-Z convinced fans he was the Bard of hip hop and Kanye West was, well, not, Beyoncé and her baby bump chilled out at Alex Rodriguez’s house. We have it on excellent authority that the Z’s were house hunting in Miami. No word on location of alleged house hunt — though some say they may be sniffing around the predictable North Bay Road.
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Keri Hilson Disses Beyonce on Camera

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 21:14:00 +0100

It is no secret that Keri Hilson is not the biggest fan of singing superstar Beyonce.

In a recent on-camera interview from the red carpet of the Soul Train Music Awards, the star was asked to help promote the new entertainment magazine, Juicy. When the magazine’s reporter asked Hilson to pose for the television cameras while holding the magazine’s latest issue, she said yes, but that quickly turned the other direction after realizing who was on the magazine’s cover.
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Sean Paul and His ‘Fly Girls’ Open Up About the ‘She Doesn’t Mind’ Video Shoot

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 20:52:25 +0100

Sean Paul has shot the video for his new single, ‘She Doesn’t Mind,’ and now the Jamaican artist has posted a behind-the-scenes clip in which he, his director and his co-stars discuss the making of the video.

“The main concept of the video is that we’ve all been through security, and we all know that it starts to feel a little bit personal, perhaps when they’re patting you down and doing that whole thing,” director Evan Winter explains. &ldquo...

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Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:50:45 +0100

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Da'Ville Gets Real In Took A Break

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 01:15:12 +0100

It's reggae crooner Da'ville like you've never heard him in "Took A Break", the second single from his upcoming album.
The song just jumps out at you, it's almost like a letter from Da'ville to his fans coming straight from the heart. Listening to this his latest effort it's hard not to be caught up in the words as he just seem to bare his soul inviting a rare glimpse into his world.

"I know I've been away for a while, I took a break from t...

Khago rocks Strictly the Best show in Boston

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 01:04:41 +0100

The girls in the crowd screamed enthusiastically inside the Showcase Live venue in Boston as international dancehall recording star Khago hit the stage with his signature 'ah Khago' announcement. The Nah Sell Out Mi Friend Dem singer was one of the headline acts at the Strictly the Best concert held on November 22nd and he did not disappoint the capacity crowd after an emphatic introduction by leading Boston Hot 97 radio personality VOG.

Lighters and forwards greete...

Lil Wayne Addresses Drake's Sales

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:55:34 +0100

With Drake's sophomore album Take Care bowing at #1 on the Billboard 200 on yesterday (November 22nd), fans of the Toronto rapper rejoiced at his latest commercial success. But Young Money head Lil Wayne seemed to take the news in stride.

He told MTV that the camp isn't preoccupied with meeting anyone's expectations.

"As far as expectations, we don't have those around here," Wayne said. "Expectations are a weakness in the music ...

Drake Opens Up About Rihanna, Connection with Nicki Minaj, & Chris Brown Fight

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:58:03 +0100

Drake Opens Up About Rihanna, Connection with Nicki Minaj, & Chris Brown Fight

Drake has seen his name in plenty of headlines over the past year, whether for his relationship with Rihanna, his Twitter marriage to Nicki Minaj, or rumored fight with Chris Brown. The 25-year-old hip-hop phenom, whose latest album Take Care is expected to sell around 700,000 copies in its first week, spoke about some of the big names he’s been linked with in an interview with The Daily Beast. Fi...

Adele Speaks (on Her Blog)

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:40:31 +0100

Adele Speaks (on Her Blog)

Writing on her blog, the British soul singer Adele joked with fans that she was practicing a mime show after undergoing surgery in Massachusetts to stanch the bleeding on a benign polyp on her vocal cords.

“I’m doing really well, on the mend, super happy, relaxed and very positive with it all,” Adele wrote. “The operation was a success and I’m just chilling out now until I get the all clear from my doctors.”
“I...

Stacious and Bridgez anxious to put fight behind them

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 05:45:39 +0100

Stacious and Bridgez anxious to put fight behind them

The ongoing battle between Alliance-affiliated deejays, Stacy "Stacious" Scarlett and Bridgett "Bridgez" Roache seems to have cooled off, but not before getting in a few parting shots.
Last week Friday, reports surfaced that Stacious and Bridgez fought outside the HYPE TV studios in Kingston following the premiere of their Bedroom Riddim Medley video. Reportedly, the fight succeeded an argument follow...

Dancehall Artiste Popcaan happy with career progress

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 05:44:38 +0100

Dancehall Artiste Popcaan happy with career progress

Emerging Dancehall superstar, Andre Sutherland, more popularly known as Popcaan, insists he'll become the proverbial flag bearer for the Portmore Empire despite his mentor's incarceration on murder and drug-related charges.
Since his arrest on September 29 in New Kingston, Portmore Empire leader, Vybz Kartel has been slapped with two murder charges stemming from incidents occurring this past summer. Additionally, Assistan...

I-Octane’s EP comes Straight From the Heart

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 05:25:14 +0100

I-Octane’s EP comes Straight From the Heart

Singjay I-Octane is gearing up to release his EP titled Straight From The Heart. Coming from a successful performance in Barbados this past weekend which saw him performing to over 5000 people he has now turned his attention to this very special project which comprise seven carefully chosen tracks for which he says should connect “with people despite their class, colour or creed.”
Commenting on his upcoming EP which is a ...

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