Jimmy Cliff—–   By Hasani Walters—— Reggae veteran Jimmy Cliff’s latest album, Rebirth, is spending its fifth week on the Billboard charts. It has been standing firm at number one on the reggae album charts but is plummeting on the Billboard 200 charts. It’s now at 195 on that chart from last week’s 105 and its peak of 76. Produced by American punk rock band Rancid’s Tim Armstrong, Rebirthpays a visit to the 1970s style of reggae. There are smooth vocals, both from the crooner and his background singers, and the entire … Read entire article »

  Reggae Icon, Bunny Rugs of Third World releases his 5th solo album, It’s TIME Reggae Icon, Bunny Rugs wants to make great Time for his fans. Time, the new solo album from the lead singer of international pop reggae band Third World is a Time for listening fun and reflection. Bursting at the seams with talent, Rugs’ 15-track album will in no Time at all be a sound track to affairs of the heart as well as … Read entire article »

Reggae artist Tony Rebel is standing behind his latest single The Next 5O. The veteran entertainer created a stir at the Grand Gala celebrations earlier this month after he performed this song.——   By Davina Henry—– Refuses to believe new single was inappropriate Reggae artist Tony Rebel is standing behind his latest single The Next 5O. The veteran entertainer created a stir at the Grand Galacelebrations earlier this month after he performed this song. Rebel’s song was met with mixed reactions not just because of the … Read entire article »

Adele—– The ‘Someone Like You’ hitmaker – who is weeks away from giving birth to her first child – was disappointed at not being able to attend the annual Notting Hill Carnival in west London because of her pregnancy, so partner Simon Konecki did his best to make up for her missing the event. The charity boss arranged a bash with reggae music and some of the singer’s favourite foods, much to her delight. A source told The Sun newspaper: … Read entire article »

Bunny Rugs By Hasani Walters—– ‘Jamaicans, we are number one/ world leaders and champions, prophets and musicians.’ The patriotic theme of Bunny Rugs’ Land We Love single will seemingly play its part in benefiting the country as the entertainer recently announced that its proceeds will go towards assisting the Jamaica Children’s Heart Fund/Chain of Hope. The single was available, digi-tally, as of yesterday. The two organisations which perform open heart surgery on children for free, are endorsed by Rugs and the Third World band of … Read entire article »

David Markus: Convicted reggae super star Buju Banton has fired his attorney David Oscar Markus. American newspaper Broward Palm Beach New Times says Buju whose real name is Mark Myrie has now hired Chokwe Lumumba to continue his legal fight. Buju is now preparing to appeal federal drug charges on which he was convicted by a Tampa jury last year. At the time of the conviction, the trial judge threw out the gun charge and sentenced Buju to 10 years in … Read entire article »

IT’S a girl for dancehall diva Ce’Cile. The baby arrived a week ahead of schedule and for the time being is being referred to as “Baby”. Mother is doing fine. No comment yet from dad, Chris Martin.   … Read entire article »

Perry ATLANTA (AP):—— Officials are investigating a fire at film-maker Tyler Perry’s Atlanta studios, the second blaze in the past four months at the filming complex. The fire was reported just before 11 a.m. yesterday and there were no reports of injuries. Authorities say the fire was contained to the roof, which had been undergoing repairs at the time of the blaze. On May 1, more than 100 firefighters battled a blaze that ripped through a simulated streetscape at the studios, sending flames … Read entire article »

  TWO Jamaicans may have been on a canoe travelling from the Cayman Islands to Jamaica which went missing at sea, Cayman authorities say. The Cayman Compass reports that the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service Air Operations and Marine Units have been involved in an extensive search for the missing canoe since last Thursday. “The canoe is believed to have left Grand Cayman on Sunday August 19, heading for Jamaica. The purpose of the trip has not yet been established,” … Read entire article »