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Usain Bolt has stepped off the track and into the design studio to collaborate with PUMA to form the Bolt Collection. The collection will be an athletic training line of men’s apparel and footwear and recently launched exclusively at Macy’s, Paragon, and Michael K. as well as select PUMA stores and Shop.PUMA.com.

Vybz Kartel surrendered himself Friday July, 02, 2010 police at 9:00pm, three days after they announced he was wanted for questioning. Vybz Kartel is reportedly suspected of violating the state of emergency imposed during May street battles between police and gang members. Vybz Kartel was held overnight for questioning, ReggaeMe has yet to learn if Vybz Kartel have been released.

A court in South Africa dropped its marijuana-smoking case against Paris Hilton. Paris Hilton appeared in a FIFA World Cup courtroom shortly after being arrested on suspicion of possession of marijuana at the quarterfinal between Brazil and the Netherlands. Her publicist Dawn Miller said in a released statement.

On Tuesday, June 29th, the original king of the dancehall, King Yellowman, will be performing at the Music Farm in Charleston South Carolina. Yellowman ushered in a new era in reggae music following Bob Marley's death through his uncanny ability for toasting - the reggae equivalent of rapping. Yellowman, like it or not, is also known for his lyrics that toss around the topics of casual violence, sexism, homophobia, and general rudeness. Despite his lyrics being a source of flack and criticism over the years, it is without a doubt one of the greatest reason for his early popularity. Dub Island Sound System and the Dubplates will be opening up the show, so if you're in the mood for an authentic dancehall party, do it up right on the...

Four-time Jamaican Olympian Raymond Stewart, who later became a coach in the United States, has been banned for life from athletics for acquiring banned performance-enhancing drugs for his athletes. Raymond ("Ray") Stewart (born in Kingston, Jamaica) is a former Jamaican athlete. At the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles Stewart won a silver medal with the Jamaican relay team. In addition to that he came sixth in the controversial 100 m final. At the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, Stewart came sixth in the 100 m final, in addition to that he came second with the Jamaican relay team. At the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. Stewart came sixth in the 100 m final. He has two World Championship medals silver from the 100 m at the 1987...

Adija "Vybz Kartel" Palmer has been named together with five other men as, 'major persons of interest', by St Catherine South Police. The six are all from the parish of St Catherine: 1. Adija Palmer, o/c 'Vybz Kartel' from Waterford, Portmore. 2. Omar Lawrence, o/c 'Hommie' from Anglin Lane, Newlands, Portmore. 3. Seymour Johnson, o/c 'Bulb Eye' from Braeton- Phase One, Portmore. 4. Paul Smith, o/c 'Kerone' or 'Biggs' from Big Lane, Central Village. 5. Oneil Myurrie, o/c 'Neily' from Little Lane, Central Village. 6. Damion Perry o/c 'Tillyman' from Old Harbour Bay. They are asked to turn themselves in at any Police Station in Portmore or any Police Station across the island. Vybz Kartel is no stranger to trouble as it was...

Bounty Killer was acquitted of assault charge yesterday Tuesday June 29, 2010, when he reappeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court to find out if the matter would proceed to trial or be dismissed. Resident Magistrate Jackson-Haisley said she had made the decision to drop the case against Bounty Killer after reviewing the contents of the report. Bounty Killer was arrested in April and initially taken into custody at the Constant Spring Police Station. He was later transferred to the Greater Portmore Police Station.

July 1st has been designated International Reggae Day, showcasing the impact reggae music has had on the world. Reggae is a music genre first developed in Jamaica in the late 1960s. While sometimes used in a broader sense to refer to most types of Jamaican music, the term reggae more properly denotes a particular music style that originated following on the development of ska and rocksteady. Reggae developed from rocksteady music in the 1960s. The shift from rocksteady to reggae was illustrated by the organ shuffle, which was pioneered by Bunny Lee and was featured in the transitional singles "Say What You're Saying" (1967) by Clancy Eccles, and "People Funny Boy" (1968) by Lee "Scratch" Perry. The Pioneers' 1967 track "Long Shot...

Actress, singer and CoverGirl spoke person Queen Latifah hosts this year's BET Awards airing live from the Shrine Auditorium in LA lastnight. Queen "Dana Owens" Latifah has had the career that the grandest of dreams are made of. For over 20 years, she has consistently conquered music, television and film. She got her start in the early days of hip-hop, becoming a pioneer for female rappers. With songs like 1990's "Ladies First," and 1993's "U.N.I.T.Y.," the Newark, New Jersey native always managed to deliver an empowering message with clever rhymes and danceable beats. 2010 BET Awards Nominees and Winners: Best Female R&B Artist Beyoncé Mary J. Blige Melanie Fiona Alicia Keys Rihanna Winner: Alicia Keys Best Male R&B Artist...

Respected Jamaican-born chef, Collin Brown, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Craft Guild of Chefs Awards in the United Kingdom (UK). Known as the 'Chef's Oscars' the awards recognise and reward the leading talent working in kitchens all across the industry. The 37-year old Trelawny native, who is head chef and owner of the Chef Collin Brown Restaurant in London's Docklands, has been nominated for the Ethnic Chef of the Year Award.

Having recently captured the theme song for the latest season of the popular HGTV series, Design Star, with the song "Flaunt It," Barbadian soca superstar and Atlantic Records recording artist, Rupee, continues to make incredible moves for the genre. "It's not easy trying to stay committed to a genre of music that so much of the world has yet to experience," reveals Rupee, who brought massive attention to the southern Caribbean namesake with his massive crossover hit, "Tempted to Touch." "Sometimes I feel as though I could cheat on soca and give in to the lure of going straight pop, R&B or even alternative; I dabble in all of these styles but soca is what made me." Rupee thus stays true to his love for the genre with two new...

Jammins Entertainment, promoters of the third annual Brooklyn Music Festival announced recently that Rexton "Shabba Ranks" Gordon will be one of the headline. Shabba who last performed at a major outdoor reggae festival in NY in 2004 is Jamaica's most celebrated dancehall artist. The icon is one of the most successful and most influential artists in the reggae genre. Throughout the 80's and 90's, he sold millions of albums and was one of the first hardcore dancehall acts to have crossed over, paving the way for other Jamaican reggae acts like Sean Kingston Sean Paul, Beenieman, Bounty Killer, Elephant Man, Shaggy, Wayne Wonder and Gyptian. Shabba will join hit machine B.O.B and Fabulous, multi platinum selling reggae artiste...

The police will be moving to seize the assets of at least 20 of the dons who have been taken into custody in the past month. Police Commissioner Owen Ellington this morning told a Private Sector Organization of Jamaica Chairman’s Breakfast that the police have decided that in addition to criminal action against these dons efforts will be made to trace, locate and strip them of their assets. According to Ellington the police is slated to move against one of these dons today when papers are served on him for his assets to be seized. But Ellington refused to name the don when questioned by The Gleaner. He urged the private sector leaders to support the police by freezing out criminals who depend on legitimate businesses to launder...

Christopher "Dudus" Coke pleaded not guilty to narcotics and gun trafficking charges at his first New York court appearance on Friday, having waived his right to a trial in Jamaica. Coke, who was remanded in custody by U.S. District Judge Robert Patterson, wore a blue prison smock and appeared calm. A lawyer who said he will represent Coke said he expects him to seek bail. U.S. prosecutors want to keep him in jail. Lawyer Frank Doddato told reporters Coke's defense team would fight the charges and not even concede "the time of day" to the prosecution.Coke faces life in prison if convicted.

Beenie Man who was supposed to replace Snoop Dogg in the Parkpop festival has also been cancelled to perform. The organisers made the decision known after receiving a considerably negative response over the controversial artist, infamous for homophobic lyrics in his songs.

Christopher 'Dudus' Coke arrested and is now being held at Spanish Town Police Station in St Catherine. The arrest occurred about 15 minutes outside the capital city this afternoon, said Commissioner Owen Ellington. The fugitive was handed over to police by Reverend Al Miller and is prepared to commit himself to due process and waive his right to an extradition hearing. The police station has been ringed by soldiers who have taken up strategic positions. Curious onlookers have begun gathering outside the police station.

Snoop Dogg was scheduled to perform at the Parkpop festival in The Hague on June 27, 2010. The organisers of free festival Parkpop have signed up Beenie Man to replace rapper Snoop Dogg who was banned from performing in order to "preserve the open and friendly atmosphere". Snoop Dogg's management issued a statement last week saying the rapper is astonished by the ban, pointing out that he is a regular on the European festival circuit and has never been associated with crowd trouble. Beenie Man has agreed in the contract not to perform any anti-gay songs during next weekend's event. Beenie Man was heavily criticised by main sponsor Pepsico for performing an anti-gay song at a reggae concert in Uganda last December and was...

The first Jamaican man to play at Wimbledon in four decades feels neglected in his country, and said Monday he deserved a glimmer of the domestic fame enjoyed by compatriot Usain Bolt. Dustin Brown lost his Grand Slam debut to French Open semifinalist Jurgen Melzer of Austria. Despite the 6-3, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 scoreline, it was a triumph for the 25-year-old Brown, who broke into the top 100 last month after travelling for years to European tournaments in a camper van so he could save on expenses. The last Jamaican man to play at Wimbledon was Richard Russell in 1970. He failed to qualify in 1972. Russell was also the last Jamaican man to appear in a Grand Slam tournament, losing in the second round in the French Open in 1974.

Last night Jay-Z and Eminem teamed up for a special concert on the roof of the Ed Sullivan Theater building. The two performed three songs during their set, which took place 13 stories high, 140 feet above Manhattan. The two rappers were taping a segment to air on Late Show with David Letterman on Friday, 11:35 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. The two rappers appearance is to help kick off their co-headlining two-stop tour, Home and Home, at Comerica Park in Detroit on Sept. 2 and at Yankee Stadium in New York on Sept. 13.

The 4th Annual Reggae Music Achievement Awards (RMAA) held last Saturday June 12, 2010 at the Jamaican Canadian Association, recognized those who have inspired the growth of Canada’s Reggae Music Industry. A night of commendations and live entertainment the prestigious event was well received by the audience and members of media from across Canada. 2010 Reggae Music Achievement Award Recipients: Life Achievement Frankie Paul General Tree Dennis Brown Award Lance Ingleton Artist of the Year Steele Best Male Vocalist Tony Anthony Best Female Vocalist Mandy Woods Best Reggae Single Take A Bow Best Reggae Album / CD Man The Music Special Song Writer Winston Richards International Radio DJ Winston Barnes Best Male...