By Kimberley Small— Mr. Easy— With a career spanning over 15 years, Mr Easy has been quiet in recent times, but the veteran dancehall artist is confident that he will have no problems reconnecting with fans with his latest single, ‘Privacy’. According the singer, the song is poised to become his next major hit. Since its release in September, the music video has amassed over 170,000 views. The video features controversial dancer Marvin the Beast, who traded in his usually … Read entire article »

Irwine Clare—- Irwine Clare Sr, founder and chief executive officer of the non-profit organisation, Team Jamaica Bickle (TJB), will be accorded the Global Spotlight Award at the American Chamber of Commerce of Jamaica’s (AMCHAM) seventh Business and Civic Leadership Awards Gala, to be held today at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel. The honor comes at an opportune time as this year’s Gala also doubles as a celebration of AMCHAM’s 30th anniversary. The premier awards for corporate Jamaica, the annual … Read entire article »

BY SIMONE MORGAN-LINDO– VETERAN singer Leroy Gibbons said he is counting his blessings after surviving a shooting incident on Monday morning. The entertainer was shot in the buttocks as he walked with a friend along the Port Henderson main road in Portmore, St Catherine. “I ran off but realized something was wrong when I couldn’t move the way I want to,” he told the Jamaica Observer yesterday. According to police reports, Gibbons was not the intended target, but rather, the man … Read entire article »

Usain Bolt will be the official starter for Sunday’s United States Grand Prix. The world’s fastest man will give the signal for the world’s fastest drivers to start their formation lap in Austin. The eight-time Olympic champion, who retired from athletics following the London 2017 World Athletics Championships, is also set to be driven around the Circuit of the Americas by championship leader Lewis Hamilton in the build-up to the Grand Prix. Bolt is one of a number … Read entire article »

BY KEVIN JACKSON— Reggae Artist Jesse Royal— JESSE Royal tops this week’s Billboard Reggae album chart with his debut effort Lily of Da Valley. The 14-track set was released on October 6 by Easy Star Records. “I am definitely feeling highly inspired and honored. A lot of hard work went into this project and the reality is, I don’t make music for the accolades but I am definitely grateful for these blessings and tremendous support from the people,” … Read entire article »

Vying for the coveted title are Aidonia, Alkaline, Chronixx, Damian Junior Gong Marley, and PopCaan. Among the list of nominees, PopCaan would be considered the front-runner having two MOBO wins under his belt after he copped back-to-back titles in 2015 and 2016. Meanwhile, Chronixx has been nominated twice both in 2014 and 2015 and Alkaline scored nominations in 2014 and 2016. Damion Junior Gong Marley who is a Grammy veteran won his last MOBO award in 2005 … Read entire article »

By Kimberley Small— Suspense shows her dominance during the clash in May.— Lt Stitchie, Papa San, Junior Tucker and Marion Hall (formerly known as Lady Saw) are some of the persons who made the bold switch from being dancehall performers to singing the gospel. The occurrence is not uncommon in the local music industry, but the recent transition of Suspense, this year’s Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall female winner, comes mere months after walking away with the … Read entire article »

BY SIMONE MORGAN-LINDO Observer reporter—  Ninjaman — UP to press time last night, dancehall artist Ninjaman was still behind bars at Central Police Station in Kingston. The embattled entertainer was remanded after High Court judge, Justice Martin Gayle, ordered that the murder trial involving the popular entertainer commence. The order was made yesterday following an application by the entertainer’s attorney Valerie Neita-Robertson for a stay of proceedings in the near-decade-long case, which has featured 17 trial dates and 23 mentions. Several efforts … Read entire article »

 Yasus Afari— Rastafarian musician Yasus Afari was this afternoon threatened with being thrown out of Gordon House for refusing to stand during the opening proceedings as is customary during sittings of the Houses of Parliament. The entertainer, who had arrived with a group of Rastafarians and sat in the gallery, remained seated as the mace was brought into the chamber and prayers said. House speaker Pearnel Charles paused the proceedings to advise that all persons seated in the … Read entire article »