In case you missed it…. Dancehall singjay Da’Ville is accused of beating his wife! Da’Ville, whose real name is Orville Thomas, has been ordered to appeared in court after being released from jail for an alleged domestic violence altercation against his wife in their New York home. It is being reported that the 35 year [...]
Trinidadian hip-hop duo Nebula868 unleashes their unique take on the genre to the masses with their new album DaBiznis, set for a worldwide release on May 28, 2013 from Precision Digital. Nebula868 was birthed in 2006 and comprises of two members, Sean “Sean Nebula” Padmore and Clayton “Wong Nebula” Wong, both born and raised on [...]
Dancehall sensation, I-Octane will, for the first time, bring down the curtain on Reggae Sumfest Dancehall Night on Thursday, July 25. On confirming the news, Summerfest Productions Executive Director, Johnny Gourzong said, “Reggae Sumfest 2013 is shaping up to be another year filled with great music and lots of surprises.” I-Octane’s performance has been enjoyed [...]
How We Play!, written and produced by Trinidad’s Marlon Chen of MRI and Precision Productions, features two of the region’s hottest artists; Konshens (Jamaica) and Kes (Trinidad & Tobago), like you’ve never heard them before. The innovative mix is sure to spawn a new genre Chen calls “Caribbean Dance”- a mix of Soca, Dancehall and Techno [...]
You might have seen Dirk and Chicken along with popular Trinbagonian conscious rapso group, Freetown, in the official video for Machel Montano’s powerful single, “Represent Remix.” Most of you may not have known that these two young boys are actually characters in an upcoming major film out of Trinidad titled, “God Loves The Fighter.” “God [...]
JAYBLESSED.com would like to extend congratulations to Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit on his weekend nuptials to longtime girlfriend, Melissa Poponne. The Prime Minister of Dominica, 40, married his “his sweetheart for many years” at the Bourne Roman Catholic Chapel, followed by a private reception at the Prime Minister’s private residence in Vieille Case, according to [...]
Ginuwine and Joe was outshone on stage by The Jacksons this morning at the 22nd Annual St Lucia Jazz Festival. The first day of the St Lucia Jazz Festival took place at Pigeon Island on Friday and ended at 12:45am this morning. According to our friends over at Nation News, R&B heart-throbs and international superstars [...]
After an interrogation of more than one hour, former Dominican Republic Tourism minister Frank Jorge Elías was escorted from a Justice Ministry branch office in the sector Bella Vista to the National District Office of the Prosecutor, where he was taken directly to a courthouse cell. The cable TV mogul arrived in an unmarked black [...]
One of the baddest chicks in the game, Jennifer Lopez, is about to reveal intimate details of her life, including her divorce and relationship drama in her upcoming movie. This week, J.LO dished that the footage filmed will be featured in her upcoming 3D concert movie Dance Again, RadarOnline.com is reporting. The Puerto Rican-reppin’ superstar [...]
United States federal prosecutors have charged a powerful Caribbean American legislator with embezzlement. PHOTO: Anthony Lanzilote for The New York Times New York State senator, John L. Sampson, who represents the largely Caribbean 19th Senatorial District in Brooklyn, had been charged with stealing funds from the sale of foreclosed properties and using the money to [...]
Congratulations are in order to Bermudian rap artist Jeremiah Steede aka Lil Quan who made his debut on BET’s 106 & Park this week and won their Wild Out Wednesday talent competition. The 16-year-old CedarBridge Academy student performed his own compositions, “Fly High“ alongside fellow Bermudian producer Cahlii Smith of Dem Biez. The native Bermudian flew [...]
During times of adversity is when you find out who your real friends are. After her sentencing, Ms. Lauryn Hill took to her Tumblr page to thank a list of supporters wrote letters to the New Jersey federal judge pleading for leniency on her behalf. Check out the letter Lauryn’s letter below: Via MsLaurynHill: I [...]
Recording artistes Damian ‘Junior Gong’ Marley, Tarrus Riley and Mr Vegas won two awards each at the 32nd annual International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) at the Coral Springs Centre for the Arts in Fort Lauderdale in Florida on Saturday. Of the 50 categories, Marley won for Entertainer of the Year and Best Crossover [...]
Caribbean superstar Nicki Minaj is set to make her live-action film debut as she joins the cast of Fox’s revenge comedy, “The Other Woman.” According to The Hollywood Reporter, the American Idol judge is in the final stage of negotiations to star alongside Cameron Diaz vehicle. The comedy will be directed by Nick Cassavetes (The [...]
Congratulations to Rihanna for making history on the Billboard charts with her epic single, “Stay” featuring Mikky Ekko. The ballad becomes Rihanna’s 11th No. 1 on Radio Songs, tying her with Mariah Carey. for the most leaders dating to the BDS-based chart’s December 1990 inception. Usher ranks third with seven Radio Songs No. 1s, followed [...]
Naomi Campbell is the baddest chick in the game and she demonstrates exactly why in the may 2013 edition of Brazil VOGUE. With over 25 years under her belt, world renown supermodel, Naomi Campbell,42, is giving models in their twenties a serious run for their money! Super-toned and fat free body; flawless and wrinkle-free skin [...]
Power sisters Tia and Tamera have teamed up with Destination Maternity and launched their very own product line “Milky!” The sisters, who both have infant children helped develop “Milky!” – a product line consists of teas that help mothers with their lactation. Check out the supportive husbands, Adam Housley (with son Aden) and Cory Hardrict [...]
On April 25th, the Caribbean music and media fraternity was in shock when news that popular DJ turned businessman, Anthony Chow Lin On, better known as Chinese Laundry, was shot multiple times on his way home. According to reports, Chow Lin On was driving his black BMW sedan along the Western Main Road heading to [...]