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Protoje— Reggae artiste Protoje says the Government should do more for entertainment. In an interview done by Stephen Cooper last Wednesday in the US, the artiste said the state continues to ask a lot of Jamaican entertainers even as it fails to provide an enabling environment for them to operate. “If I go home and I have my CD’s, they’re charging me duty. And I am an ambassador for Jamaica. And I am not treated as such … Read entire article »

By Akeem Masters/Gleaner Writer— Jack Scorpio shows off a citation he received from the mayor of Connecticut, Luke Bronin, for his contribution to music.— In 1968, Maurice Johnson, more popularly known as Jack Scorpio, started out in the industry by playing music at his home on Headley Avenue in Drewsland, St Andrew, on an instrument he called ‘Dulcemina’. “I started a sound name Special Hi, and the first thing mi buy a one likkle thing name Dulcemina. One side … Read entire article »

  George Nooks— The God is Standing By singer said that despite his legal troubles, his career has not been severely impacted as he is still able to do music. He also said that he has a plethora of bookings lined up. George Nooks released an album last month. Get to know more about George Nooks and his evolution throughout his musical career in 5 Questions with George Nooks. How has your legal issue affected your career? The fans know who I am, and … Read entire article »

 Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (file photo)— KINGSTON, Jamaica — Two female athletes are among Forbes top ten richest Jamaican-born sports stars. Double Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and former world and Olympic champion Veronica Campbell-Brown made the September edition of the 10 richest Jamaican born athletes list. According to the report, the number one position belongs to former New York Knicks center Patrick Ewing, who has a total net worth of US$275 million, while triple world record holder Usain Bolt occupies … Read entire article »

Three More Movies Set For Filming In Jamaica The film Yardie, directed by British actor Idris Elba, climaxed with three Jamaicans engaged in a triangular shoot-out. That crime film was the latest in a series of projects shot on location which expended more than $1 billion in the economy last fiscal year. But there are three additional movies set to be filmed by next year. Yardie is an adaptation of Victor Headley’s 1992 novel of the same name … Read entire article »

 John Legend — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fresh off an Emmy Award win, John Legend is sticking with television and becoming a coach on NBC ‘s The Voice . Legend won an Emmy on Saturday as a producer of NBC‘s Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert, making him an EGOT — the term for someone who’s won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony award, a rare occurrence. Legend will join fellow singers Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton as coaches on The Voice. The … Read entire article »

 Rihanna (Photo:Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott/Vogue.com) — It’s coming. That is all pop princess Rihanna is prepared to say at this time regarding her upcoming reggae and dancehall album. In response to an impatient fan on social media, the Barbadian-born artiste confirmed that the album is coming “I’m doing music. Simultaneously doing lingerie, make-up, film, among a couple other things that I enjoy. When the music is ready, you won’t have to ask for it. But it’s coming. Just … Read entire article »

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Daryl Vaz, addressing today’s post-Cabinet press briefing, held at Jamaica House in St. Andrew. (Photo: JIS)— KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Daryl Vaz, says the Government is working to alleviate some of the problems being faced by the commuting public as a result of ongoing road works in sections of the Corporate Area. “We understand … Read entire article »