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Over 300 people thrilled to the sound of Sean Paul, during the opening show of the Big Brother All Africa Stars, who sung three songs.Sean Paul turned the show that was dedicated to the 14 participants in the program into a night of stars, thus fulfilling the aim of the organization. The night was also marked with homage paid to former South African president Nelson Mandela who turned 92 on July 18, and Ghana national soccer squad.

Geto Boys member Bushwick Bill is facing deportation to Jamaica. Bushwick Bill's visa status came into question when he failed to appear or even comment on the 2010 VH1 Hip Hop Honors. The 2010 Hip Hop Honors payed homage to the south and Rap-A-Lot, Geto Boys and Bushwick's label, was the main honoree. Willie D and Scarface are the other two members of the legendary Geto Boys. Willie D performed at the Hip Hip Honors and Scarface made headlines with his highly publicized boycott of the event. Bushwick is a native of Jamaica and was taken into Atlanta Immigration Court Thursday July 15, 2010 for a deportation hearing. There are no details as to when he was seized by immigration officials of exactly what charges Bushwick is facing.

Paris (AP) Paris Hilton was briefly detained in Corsica after sniffer dogs detected a "quite small" quantity of marijuana in her bag, a French newspaper reported Saturday. Corse Matin newspaper said officers at the airport in Figari found about one gram's worth of marijuana. Hilton, who was transiting the French Mediterranean island in a private jet on Friday, was hauled in for questioning and released about 30 minutes later, the report said.

The “I AM JAMAICA” Campaign will premiere simultaneously in Jamaica, USA, Canada, UK and other locations around the world with the international premier of the theme song, music video and Declaration signing on Saturday, July 17, 2010 through to Sunday, August 14, 2010. The “I AM JAMAICA” campaign, an initiative of the Jamaican Diaspora, calls on all Jamaicans, at home and abroad, celebrities, community leaders, artists, entertainers, entrepreneurs and others, to encourage a sense of personal responsibility, to inspire each other in embracing our talents and resources as a burgeoning global community for the upliftment and prosperity of our youth, and to evoke an emotional connection of hope, positive vibes, prosperity, oneness, and...

Lincoln "Sugar Minott" Barrington Minott, born May 25, 1956, died July 10, 2010 in Jamaica. He was a reggae singer, producer and sound-system owner operator. ReggaeMe send it's condolences out to Sugar Minott family and friends. After working as a selector on the Sound of Silence Keystone sound system, and then his own Gathering of Youthman Promotion system, he began his singing career as part of The African Brothers in 1969, along with Tony Tuff and Derrick Howard. After the group broke up 1974, Sugar Minott then teamed up with the producer Clement "Coxsone" Dodd, as studio apprentice at Dodd's Studio One, working as a singer, guitarist and percussionist, and soon began recording his own singles. After a number of moderately...

Jamaica (AP)-- Jamaica has dissolved the board of directors of its Anti-Doping Commission after a review found potential conflicts of interest. Jamaica Olympic Association President Mike Fennell said Monday that all 15 members were fired by the Caribbean nation's sports minister, Olivia Grange. "This is to facilitate a restructuring of the organization," Fennell said. A delegation from the World Anti-Doping Agency that visited Jamaica in May raised concerns about conflicts of interest for panel members who also lead sports associations on the Caribbean island, Fennell said. Jamaica's government established the anti-doping commission in 2005, recruiting some of the country's leading sports officials to lead testing of athletes...

U.S. District Court in the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division decided to reject a request from Buju Banton to be tried separately from his two co-accused. Buju Banton Applied to have his trial separated from Ian Thomas and James 'Spencer Clarke' Mack on the basis that this could be the reason the trial was being delayed. The court denied the request while siding with the prosecution, which had argued that the general rule was that defendants who are jointly indicted should be tried together, particularly in conspiracy cases. The trial is now set to begin in early September with the start date to be set at a status conference on August 4.

Jamaica Government plan to encourage more Jamaicans to become proficient in Spanish is fast becoming a reality with the help of some 43 Cuban teachers, who have been teaching the language at primary, secondary and tertiary institutions in the island. Over the past 13 years there have been some 238 Cuban teachers in almost every parish offering their services for a period of two to three years, under an ongoing education cooperation agreement signed between the Governments of Jamaica and Cuba. Currently, there are 18 Cuban teachers working at primary schools and 23 at high schools and for the first time, three lecturers at tertiary institutions. These are the Shortwood Teachers' College in St. Andrew; Church Teachers' College in...

Martin Lawrence and Shamicka Gibbs, his longtime girlfriend, were married in an intimate wedding on Saturday at the actor's home in Beverly Hills. Lawrence, 45, and Gibbs, 35, exchanged Christian vows in the back yard in front of 120 guests, including Eddie Murphy and Denzel Washington. The couple has been together more than a decade. Their daughters Amara, 9, and Iyana, 7, and Lawrence's older daughter Jasmine, 14, from a previous marriage, were all flower girls at the wedding.

Vybz Kartel has been detained for a 30 additional days, a week after he turned himself in to the Greater Portmore Police Station. Vybz Kartel's five-day detention order came to an end yesterday Friday July 09, 2010, but was extended a day earlier, on Thursday July 08 2010, when he was served papers informing of his further detention. Due to the extension of his detention, Vybz Kartel will now miss several bookings, both local and overseas, including the annual summer show Reggae Sumfest that is schedule to start on July 17.

Jamaican sprinter 23-year-old Shelly-Ann Fraser has tested positive for a prohibited substance Oxycodone at the Diamond League in Shanghai meeting on May 23, 2010. Shelly Ann Fraser reportedly had taken the narcotic given to her by her coach, Stephen Francis to offset the pain from three tooth fillings she had performed prior to the Shanghai meeting. Oxycodone is listed as a banned substance by the World Anti-Doping Agency, but is not known to have any performance-enhancing qualities.

Royalties resulting from the playing of Jamaican music in the UK will now be sent to producers and label owners locally, following a new agreement between collecting societies aimed at increasing Jamaica's music earnings. The agreement which was reached "a few weeks ago" involves Jamaica Music Society (JAMMS) and the UK based Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) and is part of an effort of the local body to grow its annual royalties to $10 million by 2012. The agreement also involves JAMMS managing the rights of PPL's vast repertoire in Jamaica. PPL currently manages performance rights for many independent record labels, many of which own popular titles which enjoy airplay in Jamaica. Source: Jamaica Observer

A judge sentenced Lindsay Lohan on Tuesday to 90 days in jail and an inpatient rehab program after finding the actress had violated her probation in a 2007 drug case by failing to attend alcohol education classes. Lohan was not immediately taken into custody and will be permitted to surrender on July 20. She will have to wear an ankle alcohol monitor until then. Lohan will now have a probation officer who will monitor her progress more closely. Lohan was previously on informal probation and supervised by a judge. She will also have to enter inpatient rehab for 90 days.

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.