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Dancehall artiste, Munga Honourable was yesterday slapped with several charges after an incident in Half-Way Tree, St Andrew.Reportsare that the police were on duty in the area when the deejay, whosereal name is Damion Rhoden, was stopped and searched. The deejay, it isalleged, refused to cooperate with the police and is also accused ofusing indecent language. When he was searched, it is alleged that an offensive weapon aswell as a quantity of ganja, were found. The motorbike he was riding,was also reportedly unlicensed and uninsured. He was subsequentlyarrested and charged with having an offensive weapon, using indecentlanguage, riding an unlicensed motor bike, operating an un-insuredmotor bike, riding without a helmet and...

Mike Tyson and a photographer made citizen's arrests of one anotherafter getting into a scuffle Wednesday at Los Angeles International Airport, police say. At 4:30 p.m., the former boxing champ, 43, was passing through LAX from Europe en route to Las Vegas when a celebrity photographer began taking his picture at the United Airlines terminal, Sgt. Jim Holcomb tells PEOPLE. "The two men got into a scuffle, and it's alleged that Tyson hit the photographer once in the face with one hand, causing him to fall to the ground," Holcomb says. "The photographer sustained a laceration to theforehead, and was taken to a local hospital." Officers arrived on the scene and detained Tyson, who was booked at anearby LAPD...

The sexually explicit and violent lyrics for which deejay Vybz Kartel - one half of the Gully-Gaza feud - is known affect how Jamaican teenagers think and view themselves, according to a recent study. Numerous young people between the age of 10 and 18 have spoken of the negative influence of Kartel's lyrics and music videos on them, communication specialist and former permanent secretary in the ministry of energy and mining, Marcia Forbes said her research had found. Forbes, who put the issue in the context of the vicious Gully-Gaza feud between Kartel and his arch-rival Mavado, said the research showed that the deejay had power over what teenagers thought about and how they viewed themselves based on his lyrics. (See page seven...

Publicists for local reggae sensation Siccature "Jah Cure" Alcock, are denying Internet reports that the world-famous reggae artiste was arrested in Trinidad on Saturday night, after being slated for a show in that island. Since Saturday night, several websites, particularly those in Trinidad, have been reporting that the singer was arrested at the Hyatt Hotel for allegedly not repaying a Trinidadian show promoter, Handel Anthony, close to US$20,000. Robert Nesta Morgan, Jah Cure's publicist, however, is denying that the artiste was arrested. Morgan said Jah Cure's trip to the police station resulted from an outstanding appearance for a three-concert deal with Anthony. He had performed on two of the concerts. Jah Cure's...

Fudgie Springer aka Di Gyal dem whore was born Duey O'mar Saxton in Savanna la Mar Jamaica in 1977. He migrated to Pittsburgh Pa which is in the USA in November of 1996. He likes to tell the story that he fell into music by mistake, in more ways than one. Initially Springer who was just Fudgie back then (he recieved the name from a popular dancehall song Fudgie which was done by Goofy) was just a normal reggae lover who was disappointed with how behind his city was when it came to reggae music. Springer remembers buying new music and giving it to local djs and still hearing nothing but oldies at parties. The Fustration led him to form his own soundsystem Vybz Machine Intl. in August of 2004 with friends Unda Teka and...

Dancehall artiste Sean Paul recently won the award for Best Reggae Artiste at the 2009 Soul Train Awards. The event, 'Centric presents: 2009 Soul Train Awards', was hosted by Academy Award-nominated actors Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard. The night got started with an exceptional performance by Toni Braxton featuring Trey Songz singing Yesterday. And co-hosts Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson welcomed the audience with a beautiful rendition of Peaches and Herb's Reunited. Other performances on the night came from the likes of Keri Hilson, Robin Thicke, Ryan Leslie, Raheem DeVaughn featuring Ludacris Chrisette Michele, Mario featuring Sean Garrett and others. Best Reggae Artist award • Movado • Sean Paul •...

Rumours have been circulating on the streets for a while that the singer is unhappy in the Vybz Kartel-led Portmore Empire, but got more intense when it was circulated on the Internet that the singer had been beaten. According to a popular entertainment website in an article that was released yesterday, Jah Vinci was allegedly beaten in his face after commenting that he was unhappy in the Portmore Empire. Jah Vinci whose real name is André Kirk Rhoden, categorically denied the rumours of his beating and about him leaving the Empire. The Portmore Empire has been credited for 'bussing' his career in music. According to Jah Vinci he has been busy working at a number of shows locally and overseas and has also been busy in the studio...

Angelina Montana was born December 18, 1979 in Toronto, Canada coming from a Latin household mother from Ecuador, Argentina and dad from Italy. At a young age she was passionate with music as her family were also into music they inspired her in becoming a DJ and follow her dream. Born in a Hispanic Culture she also played Merengue, Bachata, Cumbias, Reggeatton and her favourite Salsa. She started mixing in Toronto Spanish Nightclubs in 1998 and occasionally at parties. She stops dealing with the Latin community because she didn’t see herself taken that route. She started her first own company in 1999 Worldz Finest Entertainment dealing with all kinds of promotion, event coordinator and marketing aspects of the entertainment...

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Dancehall needs less hype and more storytellers said deejay Assassin who toasted tales of poverty and strife at the Jamaica Poetry Society's monthly fellowship on Tuesday Assassin's performance was ostensibly aimed at counteracting the view that dancehall is void of literature. Mid-set he honoured 80s deejay Professor Nuts as one of the greatest story tellers. Earlier this month, former Prime Minister Edward Seaga damned the recordings fuelling the 'gully versus gaza' debacle, saying the tracks lack any form of musical standards. "My love for Jamaican music does not incorporate the latest form - dancehall," Seaga told reporters and editors at an Observer Monday Exchange meeting. "Dancehall music lacks components of classical...

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) - Heirs of the Jamaican reggae legend are plunging into the global trademark wars, seeking to enforce their exclusive rights to an image that has grown steadily in scope and appeal since the Jamaican superstar died of brain cancer in 1981 at age 36. The Marley name, look and sound are estimated to generate an estimated $600 million a year in sales of unlicensed wares. Legal sales are much smaller - just $4 million for his descendants in 2007, according to Forbes magazine. The Marleys refuse to give a figure. Now the family has hired Toronto-based Hilco Consumer Capital to protect their rights to the brand. Hilco CEO Jamie Salter believes Marley products could be a $1-billion business in a few years...

I can't say that it wasn't a good little come up... but its wrong! This one is for those who hustle everyday... even if your hustle is frowned upon, as long as you don't rob and steal your alright by me. Laden has been the victim of a recent scam where someone hacked into his myspace account, started booking fraudulent shows and collecting money from international and local promoters. Laden didn't realize what was going on until he started getting weird phone calls from people curious about why they haven't received their dubs and what preparations was necessary for an upcoming show that Laden had no knowledge of. "Mi have a likkle yute mi have as a friend who help me out sometimes, he had my myspace address and...

Elly Ess (Lester Hoosong) dancehall reggae/ hip-hop artist is hitting the scene with a unique blend of dancehall reggae, hip hop and R&B. “More Money” is his first single along side brother/ artist/ producer, Supah Shane and will be featured on their upcoming EP, ”United We Stand”. "More Money" is now available for purchase on iTunes, Rhapsody, Amazon, Zune and the ringtone can be purchased through all major cell phone carriers. In addition, the “More Money” video is in heavy rotation on RETV in Jamaica. Elly Ess has been able to establish himself as a reggae artist with mass appeal. His remake of the 1987 international hit, “Bad Boys” features dancehall superstar, Vybz Kartel and hip hop artist, Jim Jones. Elly Ess was...

Shyne was released from the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) on Wednesday (October 28) and has "temporarily accepted deportation" to the country of Belize, according to his attorney Oscar Michelen. The former Bad Boy rapper had been detained by immigration officials for nearly four weeks after serving close to nine years in prison for his involvement in 1999's infamous Club New York shooting. Representatives for the rapper told MTV News following his detainment that Shyne was expected to be released on October 6. A short time later, however, Hot 97's Angie Martinez reported that his deportation was imminent after speaking with the rapper privately. It remains unknown exactly on what grounds Shyne was...

When the Soul Train Awards show is taped on November 3, for the first time ever in the history of the 21-year-old event, a reggae artiste will take home a trophy. This, as the Best Reggae Artiste category will see the likes of Tarrus Riley, Mavado, Serani, Sean Paul and Ziggy Marley competing for the coveted trophy. The Soul Train Music Awards is an annual award show which previously aired in US national television syndication. It honours the best in Black music and entertainment. The 2008 ceremonies were not held due to several factors, including the 2007-2008 Writers' Guild of America strike, the ill health of founder Don Cornelius , and Soul Train distributor Tribune Entertainment terminating operations in the wake of the sale...

Ce'Cile has signed a licensing agreement to provide music for popular reality TV shows on MTV Networks and E! Entertainment Television. Jamstar Productions, LLC announced late last week that a master and synchronisation licensing agreement for popular reality TV shows will include several songs performed by Ce'Cile. The agreement covers the use of Ce'Cile's tracks for the hit reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians aired on E!, and The Real World and Road Rules Extreme/All-Star Challenge, currently airing on MTV Networks. Keeping Up with the Kardashians is entering its fourth season on E! And will premiere in November while Real World/Road Rules Challenge recently began its 18th season on MTV. The agreement...

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, the world's fastest man, has received one of Jamaica's highest honours. Bolt received the Order of Jamaica during Monday's heritage celebrations in the capital, Kingston. At 23, Bolt is the youngest person to receive the honour. In recent weeks, Jamaica has also re-named a highway after the Olympic and world champion and record-holder.

Reggae’sself-proclaimed Messenger, Luciano, who is charged for harboring a wanted man, has his $60,000.00 bail bond extended when he appeared incourt on Tuesday. He is scheduled to return to the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court for trial on February 2 next year. In March, the singer was arrested and charged after an early morning shoot out between the police and a wanted man, Andrew “Shooty Shooty”Senior, at Luciano’s Westminster Crescent studio. Reports are that the police went to the studio in search of Shooty Shooty who was wanted for several counts of shooting and murder. Duringa fierce gun battle, Shooty Shooty was killed and three police officers were injured. Luciano was subsequently charged for harbouring...

Dancehall artiste, Mr Lex, was arrested and charged with rape in New York, United States of America on Friday. The deejay, whose real name is Christopher Palmer, was arrested after a woman reported to the police that he sexually molested her. He is now out on bail. It is alleged that on Thursday night while the woman was in her room at a hotel in Queens, New York, the deejay forced himself on her.The police arrested Mr Lex the next morning. The deejay was given bail on Saturday and is booked to appear in court on November 2. When contacted by THE STAR yesterday, Earlton Clarke, MrLex's manager, admitted that the deejay had been charged. Clarke,however, said that the deejay, known for hit songs such as Full Hundred and Cook...

Since its founding in 1969, the Mighty Diamonds' harmonies and devotion to the roots-reggae tradition have become legendary. The veteran trio will perform in concert in Brooklyn on Nov. 1 and be honored for its longtime contribution to music. In addition to the Mighty Diamonds, the Coalition to Preserve Reggae Music's annual Reggae Culture Salute will feature the Warrior King, Everton Blender, Ossie Dellmore, dub poet Infinity and Nyabinghi drumming. Also there will be a screening of "Africa Unite," a film about the family of reggae pioneer Bob Marley attending the annual Africa Unite concert on the continent. Children and seniors are encouraged to attend the family-oriented event, which will be held at Nazareth Regional High...