The wax figure of Usain Bolt at London’s Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. –—- The wax figure of Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, adopting his signature pose, was today officially unveiled at London’s Heathrow Airport. The piece is to go on display at the Madame Tussauds attraction in central London on Monday July 23. The Associated Press reports that many sporting themes are decorating the cities as the country prepares for the upcoming London 2012 Olympic Games. … Read entire article »

  Mighty Crown “The Far East Rulaz” wrapped up an explosive month-long European tour at the close of June.  And from the looks of things, Japan’s most coveted sound system has no intention of slowing down. Mighty Crown’s long overdue European Tour, which consisted of heavy hitting performances in 20 cities, attracted thousands of diehard followers. After loads of requests from promoters and fans, the tour went off without a hitch and was a bonafide success.  Mighty Crown was thrilled … Read entire article »

Cecelia Livingston-Campbell—- GOSPEL reggae singer Ricardo ‘Jubba D’ Harris is waiting for the day when his music makes a difference in the lives of listeners. And, despite the challenges, he believes it will eventually happen through God’s help. JUBBA D… describes his style as “unique and catchy” “I have a style that people like, I think I have the flavour,” he said. Jubba D describes his style as “unique and catchy” and is counting on this to take him to … Read entire article »

Mystikal Revolution —– ‘Today Show’ crew comes to Jamaica to interview rising group They are living the “live in musical colour” dream of many musicians, as recently the NBC Network’s ‘Today Show’ crew flew to Jamaica to feature them. The band Mystikal Revolution earned the interest of NBC after it hailed the group as the “hottest band currently in Jamaica”. The shoot was hosted at Grafton Studios, where a live performance was filmed and the band members interviewed. This is another big achievement for the … Read entire article »

TAMPA, Fla. — Jailed reggae star Buju Banton wants a new trial in U.S. federal court. Last month, the federal appeals court in Atlanta upheld the Jamaican singer’s 2011 conviction on cocaine conspiracy and trafficking charges. The three-judge panel also sided with a Tampa jury’s conviction of Banton on a gun possession charge, which the trial judge tossed at his sentencing. Banton’s attorney, David O. Markus, filed a motion Monday in Tampa federal court seeking a new trial … Read entire article »

NEW YORK (AP) — Spike Lee worked with Michael Jackson and considered him a friend, but the director says even he learned a lot combing through footage of the icon for a planned documentary about the singer’s Bad album. Lee calls it a “treasure chest of findings.” Spike Lee   “We have footage in this documentary that no one’s ever seen, stuff that Michael shot himself, behind-the-scenes stuff,” he said in an interview Monday. “We had complete access to … Read entire article »