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SHAGGY TO STAR AS SEBASTIAN IN ABC-TV’s “LITTLE MERMAID LIVE!”

SHAGGY TO STAR AS SEBASTIAN IN ABC-TV’s “LITTLE MERMAID LIVE!”

Shaggy arrives at the Pre-Grammy Gala And Salute To Industry Icons at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo: AP)— Before Disney films its live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid,” ABC will take a crack at it with a live production starring “Moana” actress Auli’i Cravalho as Ariel.The production, to air on November 5, will also star Queen Latifah as Ursula and Shaggy as Sebastian. Queen Latifa The music will be … Read entire article »

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AUTHOR AND NOBLE PRIZE WINNER TONI MORRISON, DIES AT 88!

AUTHOR AND NOBLE PRIZE WINNER TONI MORRISON, DIES AT 88!

By Margalit Fox—- Aug. 6, 2019+ Toni Morrison, the 1993 Nobel laureate in literature, whose work explored black identity in America and in particular the experience of black women, died on Monday at Montefiore Medical Center in New York, her publisher, Alfred A. Knopf, said in a statement. She was 88. The first African-American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, Ms. Morrison was the author of 11 novels as well as children’s books and essay collections. Among … Read entire article »

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FORMER FESTIVAL SONG WINNER ABBY DALLAS, RELEASES HER LATEST SINGLE “RUDE BOY LOVING!”

FORMER FESTIVAL SONG WINNER ABBY DALLAS, RELEASES HER LATEST SINGLE “RUDE BOY LOVING!”

BY KEVIN JACKSON—Observer writer— Abby Dallas — Former Festival Song Competition winner Abby Dallas, who took time off from music last year, returns with a new single titled Rude Boy Loving . Llamar “Riff Raff” Brown produced the song. “The song is about love and female empowerment. The female in the song is not afraid to say what she wants and how she wants to be treated by her lover,” said Dallas. Dallas is looking for mainstream success after excelling in Jamaica Cultural Development … Read entire article »

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DANCEHALL ARTIST VERSHON, IS DENIED ENTRY INTO BERMUDA FOR CONCERT!

DANCEHALL ARTIST VERSHON, IS DENIED ENTRY INTO BERMUDA FOR CONCERT!

By K.D. Anglin — Vershon was denied entry into Bermuda for a show last weekend.— All hope for Vershon‘s performance in Bermuda was lost as soon as the artiste landed on the island. Before even exiting the airport, Vershon was advised that his show had been canceled and was denied entry into the country. The dancehall deejay who was scheduled to perform at the BDA Music Festival in Bermuda on Saturday, August 3, arrived on the island on Friday afternoon … Read entire article »

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MARCIA GRIFFITHS’ “TIMELESS” HOLDS THE TOP POSITION ON BOTH THE NY/SF ALBUM CHARTS FOR SIX WEEKS!

MARCIA GRIFFITHS’ “TIMELESS” HOLDS THE TOP POSITION ON BOTH THE NY/SF ALBUM CHARTS FOR SIX WEEKS!

THE FOUNDATION RADIO NETWORK TOP 20 ALBUMS/CD’S (NY)          8/2/19 TW        LW      WOC  TITLE                                    ARTIST                                 LABEL 1 1          7          TIMELESS (6) MARCIA GRIFFITHS   TAD’S/PENTHOUSE RECORDS 2 4          14        And Then (2)                           Christopher Martin                  VP Records 3 2          11        Mass Manipulation (2)            Steel Pulse                               Root Fire Productions 4 8          2          Reggae Gold 2019                  Various Artists                         VP Records 5 3          13        Wah Gwaan? (2)                     Shaggy                                    Brooklyn Knights 6 5          8          Rebirth                                                Marlon Asher                          VAS Productions 7 6          6          Elements Of Reggae               Various Artists                         Musical Masquerade 8 7          … Read entire article »

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THREE WEEKS ON TOP FOR LADY G, AS BONAFIDE/FIJI, GEORGE NOOKS, AND ED ROBINSON MAKE NEW ENTRIES!

THREE WEEKS ON TOP FOR LADY G, AS BONAFIDE/FIJI, GEORGE NOOKS, AND ED ROBINSON MAKE NEW ENTRIES!

FOUNDATION RADIO NETWORK TOP 30 MUSIC CHART          (NY)    8/2/19 TW      LW WOC TITLE                                      ARTIST                                 LABEL                      HPR Three weeks @ No.1 1          1       15        NAH SELL OUT ME SOUL (3) LADY G                          GT MUZK                 #1 2          2       12        Country For Sale                     Buju Banton                            Penthouse Records      #2 3          5       11        Throne                                     Koffee                                     Columbia Records      #3 4          4       14        Cry Cry Blood                        Steel Pulse                               Root Fire Productions #4 5          3       13        Good Man                               Michael Palmer                       Strictly Yard Music     #3 6          8       11        Contagious                              Chris Demontague                  Aqua Gem Records     #6 7          9       9          Oh Lord                                  … Read entire article »

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THE STAR OF JAMAICA’S RADIO DRAMA “DULCIMINA” REFLECTS ON HER LEGENDARY ROLE!

THE STAR OF JAMAICA’S  RADIO DRAMA “DULCIMINA” REFLECTS ON HER LEGENDARY ROLE!

By Dave Rodney – Gleaner Writer—t Dulcimina (then)— Last week, Jamaica lost a cultural giant, Elaine Perkins, who was indisputably the queen of Jamaican radio drama for over two decades, from the 1960’s to the 1980’s. Elaine, 84, the widow of the late popular radio host and Gleaner columnist Wilmot Perkins, died in Kingston, Jamaica, following a brief illness. Elaine was fiercely passionate about all aspects of Jamaica’s culture. She loved the theater, art, music, and she had … Read entire article »

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BUJU BANTON’S “COUNTRY FOR SALE” HOLDS NO.1 FOR A THIRD WEEK, AS GEORGE NOOKS AND SISTA HYA MAKE NEW ENTRIES ON THE SOUTH FLORIDA CHART!

BUJU BANTON’S “COUNTRY FOR SALE” HOLDS NO.1 FOR A THIRD WEEK, AS GEORGE NOOKS AND SISTA HYA MAKE NEW ENTRIES ON THE SOUTH FLORIDA CHART!

THE SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 25 REGGAE CHART                                            8/2/19 TW        LW      WOC  TITLE                                    ARTIST                                 LABEL                      HPR No.1 for 3 weeks 1 1          12        COUNTRY FOR SALE (3)  BUJU BANTON                   PENTHOUSE REORDS #1 2 2          15        Nah Sell Out Me Soul             Lady G                                    GT Muzik                    #2 3 4          14        Tell It To Jah                           King Banton                            Standpipe Music         #3 4 5          11        Throne                                     Koffee                                     Columbia Records      #4 5 3          15        That Wonderful Sound            Tony Anthony                         Phylani Music             #3 6 8          11        Cry Cry Blood                        Steel Pulse                               … Read entire article »

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JAMAICA’S RADIO AND TV PERSONALITY WAYNE WHYTE, APOLOGIZES FROM PRISON!

JAMAICA’S RADIO AND TV PERSONALITY WAYNE WHYTE, APOLOGIZES FROM PRISON!

BY SHARLENE HENDRICKS—Staff reporter— A once popular broadcaster, now serving 14 years in prison for an attack on his then lover, has admitted his wrong and is begging for forgiveness. Wayne Whyte, who was found guilty for the attempted murder of media personality Jody Ann Gray, is also using his time behind bars progressively, saying that while he regrets his actions, he is glad to have found his calling behind prison walls. Wayne Whyte @ KOOL FM “I am … Read entire article »

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REGGAE/DANCEHALL MUSIC RULES IN THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN!

REGGAE/DANCEHALL MUSIC RULES IN THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN!

Stephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer—- These Colombian passengers (from left) Diego Ortiz, Juan Pablo Añez, Guido Piotrkowski and Christian Byfield, actually of Jamaican roots, take to the roof of the ‘Spirit of Barbados’ Catamaran to wuk up.– The sounds of Pluto Shervington’s I Man Born Yah echoed through the speakers of the catamaran on which the The Gleaner set sail early on Emancipation morning on our first get-together to celebrate Crop Over, the most popular and colorful festival in Barbados. It was a rib-tickling … Read entire article »

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