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T.I.'s wife Tameka "Tiny" Cottle just scored a major victory in court, her drug possession case against her has been dismissed. The case was dropped because Tiny completed 24 sessions of a certified drug diversion program in Georgia. T.I. and Tameka were pulled over and arrested on Sunset Boulevard back in September. They were booked for possession of a controlled substance. The D.A. dropped the case against T.I. since he was already headed back to prison ... the arrest alone was enough to violate his federal probation.

Foxy Brown recently accused her former manager Bernadette Brennan of posing as her current manager and releasing "fake" news about her career, and she also took aim at Daddy Diggs, who runs Platinum Camp Productions, alleging he helped spread stories about a "fake" song in a bid to "get famous". The star threatened legal action against both Brennan and Diggs. Brennan spoke out about Brown's comments on monday, stating that she quits being foxy brown manager, accusing the star of indulging in "self-destructive behaviour" and threatening legal action of her own to recoup $100,000 from missed studio time. Brown is also burning bridges with New York City promoters, for failing to show up on time for performances. Most recently, the...

New York police have confirmed that a dancehall Promoter Bobby Genius who tried to break up a fight outside a Queens banquet hall is the city's first 2011 murder victim. Bobby tried to stop a fight between a guy and girl after the guy punch the female to the ground. The unidentified gunman shot and killed Dwayne "Bobby Genius" Haughton, 29, during the early hours of Saturday morning in the Richmond Hill section of Queens.

During a visit to the mental asylum, a visitor asked the director what criteria define whether a patient should be institutionalized. "Well," said the director, "we fill up a bathtub and offer the patient a teaspoon, a teacup and a bucket. Then we ask the patient to empty the bathtub." Okay, here is your test: 1. Would you use the spoon? 2. Would you use the teacup? 3. Would you use the bucket? "Oh, I understand," said the visitor. "A normal person would choose the bucket, as it is larger than the spoon or the cup." "No!" answered the director. "A normal person would pull the plug."

Jamaican police have arrested a Canadian man after his wife's throat was slashed during a pre-Christmas getaway to the island. The Ontario teacher, 43 year old Paul Martin, is accused of slashing his wife's throat and leaving her for dead on a dirt road near a popular Jamaican resort. He has been denied bail. Paul Martin was charged with attempted murder and went to court on Tuesday for a preliminary hearing. The hearing was held in Falmouth, a coastal community near the resort of Montego Bay. Police said an argument ensued between the couple, and that they believe he

Rohan Marley, son of reggae superstar Bob Marley, got into the coffee business more than 10 years ago. Since then Rohan has overcome financial and bureaucratic hurdles to acquire the estate, produce 100% Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee and start marketing it. Marley Blue Mountain is a fairly light roast, floral, chocolatey and earthy coffee with bright acidity. A 12 oz. package of Talkin' Blues Jamaica Blue Mountain Whole Bean Coffee costs $39.95 at marleycoffee.com. There are other types of coffee available, such as the One Love Whole Bean Organic Coffee, starting at $15.95 for a 12 oz. package. A portion of the proceeds from sales benefits Kicks for a Cause, which supports youth soccer.

(AP) Health officials in Jamaica say a dead baby found just outside the island's largest maternity hospital was not a patient there. The chairman for the South East Regional Health Authority is disputing a police account that a woman threw the newborn girl out the hospital's second-story window early Thursday. Lyttleton Shirley said Friday that no babies are missing from the maternity ward or the morgue at Victoria Jubilee Hospital in Kingston. He said the hospital is auditing a list of all mothers discharged in recent days to help police with the investigation.

Tony 'CD' Kelly began to Master his musical skills in the 1980's as an assistant engineer at the Tuff Gong Studios where he learned the fundamentals of production from studio wizards Scientist and Errol Brown. He would later work as an engineer on groundbreaking records for Ziggy Marley & the Melody Makers, West African reggae artiste Alpha Blondy, lovers rock crooner Maxi Priest and a large selection of artistes on Donovan Germain's Penthouse label including Buju Banton. Kelly is Known for his producing, mixing and writing skills, Kelly has brought a host of Jamaican artistes to the attention of the American market. His sound has been instrumental in creating hit songs for a long list of acts including Patra, Shabba Ranks, Mad...

Chris Brown says he’s sorry for going off on Raz B yesterday on Twitter, and making crude sexual references that many say were homophobic. Brown stated

Vybz Kartel and the Portmore Empire’s show at The Building Sunday night December 26 2010, was supposed to be a celebration of the Gaza Crew turning its back on Sting, the annual show which also happened the same night. The police raid The Building Sunday night, However reports indicate that nothing incriminating was found, and no arrests were made. The show however was stopped by Police. Vybz Kartel and business partner Cory went on Raga Shanti show to explain whats going on. <embed src="http://www.box.net/embed/08o8f46dk6hp9uj.swf" width="466" height="400" wmode="opaque" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always">

Teena Marie was one of the first white women to score hits consistently on the R&B charts. The singer, composer and producer died Sunday at age 54 at her home of natural causes. Born Mary Christine Brockert in Santa Monica, Calif., on March 5, 1956, she grew up in a predominantly black area of nearby Venice, Calif., and began singing and acting while still a child.

New Orleans rapper, Magnolia Shorty, was shot and killed last Monday. Rumors and speculations swarmed the internet and various social media until coroners confirmed her death on Wednesday. The rapper was a victim of a double homicide, as her body was found with another gunshot victim, identified as Jerome “Man Man” Hampton. Magnolia Shorty, whose real name was Renetta Lowe, and Jerome “Man Man” Hampton were pronounced dead at the scene, as a result of multiple gunshot wounds to the head and body

Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding has suggested the possibility of Jamaica establishing its own final Court of Appeal as an option to the United Kingdom based Privy Council or the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ). Golding said, during the debate on the Charter of Rights in the House of Representatives on December 21. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) is the regional judicial entity established nine years ago, to be the final appellate court for member states of the Caribbean Community. While Jamaica is a signatory to the establishment of the CCJ, the country has yet to utilise the court, as cases from the island are still referred to the Privy Council.

Christmas is a special time for all of us. Christmas never grows old and we never grow too old to celebrate the joy of the season. Christmas is a time for reflection; a time to reflect on the birth of Jesus, the unbounded love of God which His coming signaled, and the promise of forgiveness and salvation He fulfilled. Christmas is a time to bond with family and friends who we may have neglected during the year. It is a time to share even with people we do not know and especially with those whose circumstances deprive them of the joy that Christmas should bring. On behalf of the ReggaeMe staff, I wish a blessed, peaceful & happy Christmas to all ReggaeMe supporters.

Stone Love celebrated its 38th anniversary Sat. December 18, 2010 with an event in Portmore St Catherine. The Stone Love family did not let the event pass without honoring some of the entertainment industry's finest. Stone Love also honoured fellow sound system, Renaissance, for its 21 years of existence. Below is the full list of awardees. King of Dancing 2010 (local and international) Ding Dong Best Male Dancer 2010 (international) Sample Six Best Female Dancers (international) Dance Xpressionz Best Male Dancers (local) T & T crew Best Male Dancer (local) M.O.B Best Female Dancer (local) Cartoon Best Dance Move Swag Team Best New Slang Wire-Sadiki (G Unit) Best Portmore Dance Group Card Unit...

Wayne Wonder have finally secured his release from VP Records. Wayne has been battling challenges which have resulted in his career being put temporarily on pause for close to two years. Wayne Wonder stated:

The Government of Jamaica has put into effect amendments to the island’s duty-free law allowing the sale of arrivals duty-free products. The cabinet approved an amendment to the Jamaican Duty Free Shopping Act in April 2010. Jamaican tourism minister Edmund Bartlett said:

Jamaicans travelling to the Cayman Islands who have validated US, UK or Canadian visas will no longer require a separate visa to enter the country. The changes would be implemented in January 2011. Premier McKeeva Bush Said;

Blackwell (right) with, from left, reggae singers Junior Murvin, Bob Marley and Jacob Miller Island Records turns 51 this year. It's the label that brought reggae from Jamaica to the world, while also showcasing British folk rockers from the '60s and '70s and a lot of influential pop artists. Chris Blackwell founded the Island label in Kingston, Jamaica in 1959 with capital of just £1000. Relocating to London in the early 60s Blackwell built the most diverse and enviable back catalogue of any independent record label in history. From Island's early Jamaican roots in ska and rock-steady, through the label's expansion to become the cutting edge of progressive rock in the late 60s, and then on to the signing of such international...

It appears that the Internal Revenue Service is after Rapper Doug E. Fresh for unpaid taxes. According to a lien filed by the IRS in New York City, Doug E. Fresh failed to pay $2,276,848 dollars in federal taxes. However, this is not the first time Fresh has had to deal with delinquent taxes owed to the IRS. Back in 2008, he owed $367,000 dollars in unpaid federal and state taxes. Despite his problem with the IRS, Fresh seems to be doing okay financially business-wise. He has opened a new restaurant named Doug E’s Chicken and Waffles in Harlem, New York and has a club called Fresh. Fresh stated that he opened his restaurant as a way to give back and create an opportunity for teenagers in the Harlem neighborhood to earn money by...