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A Reggae Guide To Grammy Awards 2021: Nominees, How To Watch

By Claudine Baugh Sat, March 13 2021, 09:41 PM EST

Though Dancehall music continues to be snubbed by the music industry’s chief recording academies, anticipation nonetheless will finally come to a head tomorrow for the 2021 Grammy Awards.

Sean Paul Celebrates Release Of ‘Live N Livin’ By Starting A ‘Schedule’

By Shirvan Williams Sat, March 13 2021, 09:15 PM EST

Dancehall artist Sean Paul has already admitted that it was not an easy task to bring his vision of unity to life with the release of Live N Livin.

Maxine Stowe Says She’s Honoring Bunny Wailer’s Final Wishes Amid Opposition From His Children

By Claude Mills Sat, March 13 2021, 05:45 PM EST

There has been a public brouhaha between entertainment executive Maxine Stowe and the children of Neville ‘Bunny Wailer’ Livingston regarding authorized public pronouncements about his funeral, equity in his various entrepreneurial ventures, and even possession of the legend’s sceptre.

Tanya Stephens Gives Rita Marley Her Flowers: “Some Heroes Simply Survive, Thrive, Stand Tall”

By Shirvan Williams Sat, March 13 2021, 04:13 PM EST

Veteran Dancehall songstress Tanya Stephens has paid a glowing tribute to the matriarch of the Marley family, Rita Marley.

Mavado Shares Heartfelt Tribute After Death Of His Mother: “My Best Friend Gone”

By Claude Mills Sat, March 13 2021, 12:00 PM EST

Dancehall star Mavado is mourning the death of his mother, Elizabeth ‘Ms. Pinny’ Gordon. On Saturday, the Father God singer, 40, shared a heartfelt tribute to his mother on Instagram, where he recounted Gordon’s last moments and cherished early memories.

Diddy Shares Friday Message With A Bob Marley-Assist While On Tropical Vacay

By Claudine Baugh Fri, March 12 2021, 08:45 PM EST

American music mogul, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has a straight-up and vitalizing Friday message for everyone who’s been dealing with a tough week.

Four More Dancehall Artists Ready To Roll Up Sleeves For COVID Jab

By Denieca Daniels Fri, March 12 2021, 05:34 PM EST

Jamaica began rolling out its COVID-19 vaccination program on Wednesday (March 10) and there has been an indisputable increase in the number of people who say they are ready to get the jab.

Mavado’s Mother ‘Ms. Pinny’ Has Died, Son Dantay Brooks To Be Sentenced On March 19

By Claude Mills Fri, March 12 2021, 02:26 PM EST

Dancehall star Mavado is mourning the death of his mother, while, while the sentencing of his son Dantay Brooks has been postponed after he was convicted for murder.

Gwen Stefani Releases Reggae-Infused ‘Slow Clap’

By Claudia Gardner Fri, March 12 2021, 12:32 PM EST

While Gwen Stefani’s Slow Clap track which she released on Thursday, is being praised by her die-hearted fans, as, among other things a ‘masterpiece’, ‘amazing’ and other superlatives, there are some who are dismissing the song as ‘trash’.

Palace Amusement Company Falls Silent As COVID-19 Pandemic Rages

By Claude Mills Fri, March 12 2021, 11:22 AM EST

Palace Amusement Company has closed all its cinemas with immediate effect due to Government protocols aimed at containing the spread of COVID-19.

‘Give Us Back Bunny Wailer’s Sceptre!’ Reggae Icon’s Children Demand, Manager Responds: ‘No Way!’

By Claude Mills Fri, March 12 2021, 11:15 AM EST

There is a mushrooming kerfuffle over Bunny Wailer’s sceptre and medallions as his children have demanded that these religious and personal artefacts be returned immediately to the family.

Dancehall Newcomer Alandon Drops ‘Tightest’ Inspired By His Girlfriend’s Come Up From Side Chick

By Denieca Daniels Fri, March 12 2021, 10:38 AM EST

Dancehall newcomer Alandon recently dropped his single Tightest, the lyrics for which the artiste said were inspired by his current girlfriend, who was previously his side chick.

Why There’s No Females Among The 21 Artists On Sean Paul’s New Album ‘Live N Livin’

By Shirvan Williams Fri, March 12 2021, 12:38 AM EST

Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has explained why his new and fully-loaded album, Live N Livin, features no female artists.

Maxi Priest Gives Fans Tour Of His Jamaica Home Ahead Of Grammys

By GNBJM Thu, March 11 2021, 09:20 PM EST

British-born Jamaican Reggae performer Maxi Priest got to show off his local digs to fans, ahead of the 2021 staging of the Recording Academy’s music awards ceremony, that is scheduled to be aired on March 14.

Popcaan Sister’s Unruly Squid, Producer NotNice Shed Light On Why They Called It Quits

By Claudine Baugh Thu, March 11 2021, 07:20 PM EST

Popular Dancehall music producer NotNice and his baby mother ex, Unruly Squid, the sister of the Unruly Boss, Popcaan, both jumped on an unlikely Instagram Live recently that would eventually reveal why they ended their relationship some years ago.

Marlon Samuels Celebrates Piers Morgan’s Fall From Grace After Attack On Meghan Markle

By Claudia Gardner Thu, March 11 2021, 07:00 PM EST

Four months after he was castigated by Piers Morgan, for his verbal onslaught on English cricketer, Ben Stokes, retired West Indies batting superstar now Dancehall deejay Marlon Samuels, is having the last laugh as he celebrates the former television host’s downfall.

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