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Quarantine & Chill – Jamaicans find ways to entertain themselves amid COVID-19 With the Government’s 14-day ban on public gatherings now starting to take effect on Jamaicans, many have been forced to stay indoors. The hashtag Quarantine and Chill has been trending worldwide, copying the popular Netflix and Chill, which… Source: Jamaica Star […]

Mexico stages big music festival despite coronavirus scare AP: While the coronavirus pandemic has led authorities around the globe to cancel concerts and sporting events, and even shut down daily activities in some places, Mexico City is going ahead with Vive Latino – one of the most important music… Source: Jamaica Star Read […]

‘Coronavirus deh bout’ – Sizzla raises awareness on new song Prolific reggae star Sizzla Kalonji has joined the conversation about the life-threatening coronavirus in the form of a song. The entertainer’s voice is slightly haunting as he repeatedly toasts and sings “coronavirus deh bout” on the age-old… Source: Jamaica Star Read more: ‘Coronavirus […]

Zagga comes up with ‘New Hail’ to combat COVID-19 Though many people were busy preparing for the onslaught of the new coronavirus on Tuesday, dancehall entertainer Zagga was recording in studio, then filming the music video for his fun but educational single, New Hail. “Mi just ah think, we… Source: Jamaica Star Read […]

Cancelled shows forcing big bucks refunds – Booking agents, artistes left in state of uncertainty With the continued spread of the COVID-19 worldwide, there have been growing concern among promoters, entertainers and even booking agents who have been feeling the pinch, as events continue to be either cancelled or postponed overseas. US-based… Source: […]

‘Father Ken’ is 74-not-out Lester ‘Father Ken’ Crooks, one of the pioneers of the entertainment industry in Portmore, St Catherine, has raced to 74 years old, and is as spritely as ever. He celebrated the milestone with family, friends, and loyal customers at his… Source: Jamaica Star Read more: ‘Father Ken’ is 74-not-out

Shenseea seeks to empower side chicks with new song Once upon a time, being the side chick in a relationship was considered undesirable so much so that these women would often hide in the shadows, ashamed and afraid to let it be known they are the ‘other woman’. However, as times become… Source: […]

Dancers’ Paradise: Isis takes dancing to the next level Dancer Michelle White has been living in Jamaica for eight years now, and six of those have been spent dancing her way across many stages throughout the island, improving her craft. She is now taking bookings, rather than going out there seven… Source: Jamaica […]

Kartel teams up with cousin, Slimatic Slimatic is in seventh heaven after a single she did alongside Vybz Kartel garnered over a million views online. The up-and-coming dancehall artiste, who is Vybz Kartel’s cousin, said the song, ‘ Makes No Sense’, has put her in a good position to… Source: Jamaica Star Read […]

Ritson is ‘assertive’ with new album Montego Bay-based dancehall artiste Ritson, aka FutBoss, is in an upbeat mood as he prepares for the release of his sophomore album #Assertive. The talented deejay shows off his versatility on the 26-track project, which is slated to be released… Source: Jamaica Star Read more: Ritson is […]