Recording artist Tanya Stephens is today facing massive backlash following comments she made about former prime minister Portia Simpson Miller. Writing on social media, Stephens said that, “Hearing people lament Portia’s departure is like seeing people congratulate my rapist for being a ‘good man’ … she isn’t a good person.” “Besides unqualified AND an embarrassing representation who wasn’t even of average intelligence as per her public displays, she was also an awful apathetic human who perfected the … Read entire article »

BY BRIAN BONITTO Associate Editor — Auto & Entertainment   THOUGH the name Vere Johns may not resonate in music circles today, his contribution to Jamaica’s music history is immeasurable. Through his talent concert, Vere Johns Opportunity Hour and Opportunity Knocks, held at the Ambassador Theatre in Trench Town, he provided an avenue for fledgling acts to receive much-needed exposure. “No money in the world can pay that man for what he has done for Jamaican music. He’s responsible for cradling … Read entire article »

NYC: First, I want to say thanks to the many thousands of music lovers who came out on Sunday to make this year’s Groovin’ In The Park 2017 the biggest concert of its kind in the New York region. It is however with deep disappointment that I learned of patrons leaving the Roy Wilkins Park on Sunday immediately after the aborted performance of reggae megastar Busy Signal. I would first like to apologize to those fans … Read entire article »

BY SIMONE MORGAN-LINDO Observer reporter   SEVERAL Corporate Area police officers are currently under investigation and may face disciplinary actions for their participation in Alkaline’s music video After All. The video — directed by Jay Will (Jason Williams) — recently caught the attention of high-ranking police officials due to its lewd and gun-toting scenes. It was released on May 18. In an interview with the Jamaica Observer yesterday, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Clifford Blake said there are two parallel investigations being … Read entire article »

Carl Gilchrist, Gleaner Writer The St Ann Fire Department has estimated the cost of damage from a fire at the Grand Bahia Principe Hotel in Runaway Bay, St Ann, this morning as approximately J$15 million. No one was injured in the fire which started sometime after two Wednesday morning. A spokesperson at the department said a call came in at 2:28 a.m. that a fire was at the hotel. Three units from Brown’s Town and St Ann’s Bay responded … Read entire article »

 BY HORACE HINES— Seasoned reggae act Richie Spice is now busy in the studio putting the finishing touches to his latest album. Named, The Album, it is slated to be launched in Kingston next month. With hits such as Grooving My Girl, Brown Skin, Gideon Boot, Youth So Cold as well as other hits under his belt, the unassuming entertainer is hoping to score big with this, his latest project. “Fans can expect a more advanced Richie Spice … Read entire article »

On the weekend, an $84,600 receipt obtained at a local store for a wig went viral on various social media pages, with many astonished at the price tag. However, one Jamaica-based wig retailer, Nathalie Woods-Ramsay, of NatzRoyale, told THE STAR that her prices sometime run up to $120,000, depending on the specifics the client requires. “Wigs start from $30,000 and go up to $120,000, because some persons want 30 inches, they want 32 inches, and they want a lot … Read entire article »

Since news emerged last week that popular selector Tony Matterhorn wasn’t the biological father of a three-year-old girl he has been taking care of since birth, the entertainer has faced a huge amount of scorn and ridicule. But the popular selector is saying enough is enough as he lashed out at all those who have sought to make fun of his situation. “All a who a talk bout Matterhorn get jacket, unu go sort out unu life … Read entire article »

South Florida Caribbean News   In celebration of African American Music Month, catch the documentary of Bob  Marley the king of reggae of STARZ. Bob Marley’s universal appeal, impact on music history and role as a social and political prophet is both unique and unparalleled. MARLEY is the definitive life story of the musician, revolutionary, and legend, from his early days to his rise to international superstardom. Made with the support of the Marley family, the film features rare footage, … Read entire article »

Dancehall artist Beenie Man and his daughter, Ashley, have teamed up for the track ‘Super Dad’. The song was produced by Frenz For Real. The 21-year-old Ashley, who is based in Georgia, USA, was bitten by the music bug from an early age. “Ashley has been singing before she started to talk, so this was bound to happen. As her father, I felt it was my duty to open any door and remove all barriers so she … Read entire article »