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Fun night for RJRGLEANER staff The RJRGLEANER Communications Group hosted its annual staff party last Friday, dubbed ‘Denim and Diamonds, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel. Here are the highlights. Photos by Nicholas Nunes. Source: Jamaica Star Read more: Fun night for RJRGLEANER staff

Who will follow Koffee to stardom? – Int’l magazine editor ponders next J’can reggae star As 19-year-old reggae sensation Koffee revels in her history-making Grammy win – the first female solo act to cop the award in the Best Reggae Album category – there are a slew of other young and vibrant entertainers taking heed. […]

Stevie Face pleased with Rebel Salute performance Reggae artiste Stevie Face is pleased with the response he received at the recently staged Rebel Salute Festival. Performing on the first night of the two-day event, which took place last weekend at Grizzly’s Plantation Cove in St Ann, he… Source: Jamaica Star Read more: Stevie […]

Kanye West pays tribute to Kobe Bryant Kanye West held a special midnight Sunday Service to pay tribute to Kobe Bryant following his death on Sunday. The 42-year-old rapper usually holds his Sunday Service every week, but held a special service on Sunday night to honour the memory of… Source: Jamaica Star Read […]

First Koffee, now Cocoa Tea looks to serve up Cappuccino Having seen his young mentee, Koffee, win the Grammy for the Best Reggae Album on Sunday, reggae singer Cocoa Tea said he is looking at other young talents who have similar dedication and passion for singing conscious reggae music. “It is Koffee’… Source: […]

Intence and I Waata collab on ‘Tension’ Multitalented recording artistes Intence and I Waata are working hard on cementing their name in the music industry. Both artistes, who are managed under one camp, have join forces and collaborate on a track titled Tension. Tension, accompanied… Source: Jamaica Star Read more: Intence and I […]

No sound on Noise Abatement Act extension for Reggae Month As the January 31 cut-off date for the temporary changes to the Noise Abatement Act looms, industry players are having mixed feelings. Chairman of the Entertainment Advisory Board (EAB), Howard McIntosh, had called for the amendment to be… Source: Jamaica Star Read more: […]

Koffee says Grammy win is for Jamaica Koffee has become the first solo female to cop the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album at the 62nd ceremony for the coveted music awards. Koffee, 19, took home the Grammy for her debut album, Rapture. “This one is for all of us, this one is for Reggae, […]

Dancer dies after acrobatic stunt goes wrong – Dyema Attitude urges colleagues to execute moves with experienced partners Stunt dancing is not uncommon in dancehall. In fact, acrobatic flips and head-top twirls have become a norm, street dancers have always defended their practice of ‘over-the-top’ moves whenever they are brought under scrutiny. But the dangers […]

Pay attention to your children, Gramps Morgan urges artistes Having been forced to cancel a six-week US tour due to a family medical emergency, Gramps Morgan, of reggae group Morgan Heritage, is urging fellow entertainers to prioritise their responsibilities. “I am imploring my fellow artistes to pay… Source: Jamaica Star Read more: Pay […]