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From NewsBug Media— It is alleged that Popular dancehall artiste Reanno Devon Gordon o/c Busy Signal was reportedly robbed in his sleep by his 22-year-old girlfriend in early December of last year. According to a report by THE STAR, a 22-year-old woman who lives in the United States, was staying at the entertainer’s home when she decided to 'pack-up and cut'. It is also said that she sold a vehicle belonging to the deejay’s for approximately US$4,000 (J$514,720.00). “She showed the … Read entire article »

By Shereita Grizzle—- Photo Jada Kingdom Recording artiste Jada Kingdom bared her soul in a ‘tell-all’ question-and-answer session on her Instagram page yesterday. The artiste, who has been coming under heavy criticism recently, addressed several issues, including living with bi-polar disorder. In a post prior to the question-and-answer segment, Kingdom revealed that she has tried to hold it together over the past few months, but expressed that the harsh blows by the media had caused her to come forward and … Read entire article »

 VP Records, the world’s largest reggae music company, announces a year-long calendar of activities in celebration of its 40 years in the United States. The year will feature a variety of music and cultural events, products, historical exhibits and experiences, in Jamaica, across the U.S., Toronto, Canada and London, England. “VP is integral to the history of reggae and dancehall music. We take this responsibility seriously and we are using our 40th anniversary to celebrate … Read entire article »

By Sade Gardner— P Spice Spice is offering J$1million to any person who is able to prove she initiated any ‘beef’ with a female artiste. The giveaway was announced on the deejay’s Instagram live yesterday, as she sought to clear the air about a messy feud with D’Angel surrounding their 2017 collaboration No Worries. According to Spice, she has never initiated any feud with any female including Lady Saw, who has now turned to gospel as Minister Marion Hall. With her … Read entire article »

Roydale “Andy” Anderson Pioneering Record producer and record store operator, Roydale Anderson, of Andy’s Records in the Bronx, New York City, died on December 25, 2018, at age 75. Also known as Benny, Beno, Andy, Anderson, was born in Kingston, to parents Clement and Millicent Anderson, on March 20, 1943. He was the youngest of six siblings, and predeceased by sister Marion, and brother Hector.  Benny left Whitfield Primary All—Age school at an early age … Read entire article »

By Barbara Gayle—- The mother of two teenage boys who were fatally shot by gunmen during a robbery at their house in Rollington Town, east Kingston, on November 14 last year, is still struggling to deal with the tragedy, while worrying about where she is going to find the money to pay for their funeral. “The pain I am feeling over the loss of my two promising sons who were not wrongdoers is so hard to bear,” … Read entire article »

Jamaican reggae group Morgan Heritage with Tanzanian bongo artiste Diamond Platnumz (second left)—- By THOMAS MATIKO—- Grammy Award winning reggae band Morgan Heritage has blasted Tanzania Communication Regulatory Authority (TCRA) for continuing to ban their hit song ‘Hallelujah’ featuring Diamond Platnumz. The song which was released in September 2017 was banned by TCRA from receiving airplay last year, five months after its release. After consultation with Tanzania Art and Music Regulatory Board (Basata), TCRA reached a decision to ban … Read entire article »

By Howard CampbellObserver senior writer— ONE of the first deejays to break out of the dancehall onto radio, U Roy has earned his status as a reggae legend. Still touring and recording, he helped groom numerous toasters through the Stur Gav sound system he started in the early 1970’s. Tomorrow, 76-year-old U Roy performs on Genuine Gold Presents, a show celebrating the 44th anniversary of Lloyd Parks and We The People Band, at Mas Camp in St … Read entire article »

By Stephanie Lyew— Photo File Odean ‘Journey’ Ricketts is the new lead singer for the reggae band Raging Fyah.— Odean ‘Journey’ Ricketts says he is relishing the opportunity to be the new lead singer for reggae group Raging Fyah. “To be the new lead was an offer I could not pass on,” said the Gazeland, St Elizabeth-born artiste who is now preparing to perform with the group at next week’s staging of the Bright Side Festival in St. Ann. “It … Read entire article »