Saturday, April 20, 2024
Home Blog Page 5

Paris Hilton Visits Jamaica to Show Support for Abused Boys

American media personality and hotel heiress Paris Hilton is in Jamaica to show her support for the seven American boys who were removed from the Atlantis Leadership Academy, located in St. Elizabeth. This morning (April 03), the boys and their attorneys returned to the Children’s Court in Santa Cruz According to the Child Protection and Family Service Agency (CPFSA), an unannounced...

Muni Long’s “Made for Me” rises to No. 1 on Billboard

Muni Long’s “Made for Me” asserts its place atop the R&B radio game as it rises to No. 1 on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart dated April 6. The single ascends from the runner-up spot after a 3% gain to 21.6 million in audience that made it the most-heard song on U.S. monitored adult R&B and mainstream R&B/hip-hop radio stations in...

Kes to Ignite RYTZ on Carnival Thursday

Soca Giant, Kes along with his Band are expected to deliver a premium experience during Jamaica’s Carnival Week, at an event dubbed RYTZ to be held at the UWI Fields on Thursday. Kes is no stranger to performing on local soil, having been travelling to the country for over a decade. In an interview with the Zee, the Trinidadian says Jamaica...

Drake Joins the ‘Free Vybz Kartel’ Movement

Champagne Papi has joined the “Free Vybz Kartel’ movement. Even though he is a month late following the trial of the incarcerated dancehall artiste, the Canadian-American rapper took to his Instagram story to show his support. In the “Wants and Needs” singer story this morning (April 2nd), he displayed a photo of a white t-shirt with a photo of Vybz Kartel...

Skillibeng “Jumps” onto the Billboard US Afrobeats Songs Chart

Jamaican artiste, Skillibeng can add Billboard US Afrobeats charting artiste to his growing list of accolades. His feature on Afrobeats artiste, Tyla's "Jump," now sits at number 6 on the Billboard US Afrobeats charts. This comes after the track debuted at number 8 on the UK Official Singles chart. Jump is featured on Tyla’s self-titled debut album, which was released on March...

Miles Myrie, son of Buju Banton, passes

Miles Myrie, son of entertainer Buju Banton, has passed. While we are still seeking information on the cause of death, the announcement was made by sibling, Jahazeil Myrie, yesterday (April 1) via an Instagram Story. It is reported that Miles is the youngest of Buju Banton’s children. Buju Banton has not yet publicly commented.

Kanye West hit with a lawsuit

American rapper is under fire in a new lawsuit, which claims that he threatened to punch employees as well as "cage" his Donda Academy students. Donda Academy, which is a private Christian school for students in 'pre-k' to high school, was founded by the "Jesus Walks" rapper in 2022. Rolling Stone reportedly obtained the 42-page complaint this morning (April 2). The lawsuit,...

STEVIE WONDER PRESENTS BEYONCÉ WITH IHEARTRADIO INNOVATOR AWARD

Beyoncé took the stage last night at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre to accept the Innovator Award at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards, mere days after releasing her new album Cowboy Carter. The pop star accepted the trophy from Stevie Wonder, who she thanked for playing harmonica on “Jolene,” and dedicated the award to her innovators: Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Tracy Chapman,...

TRANSPORT GROUP URGES OPERATORS UPSET AT DELAYED FARE INCREASE NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN STRIKE ACTION

  Amid reports of discomfort amongst some transport operators, over the postponement of the fare increase, which should have come into effect yesterday (Mon), at least one transport group is urging operators, not to participate in strike action. Groups representing public passenger operators and the finance and transport ministries, have agreed to hold off on a scheduled 16 percent fare increase...

MASSIVE MEDAL HAUL FOR JAMAICA AT THE CARIFTA GAMES

Jamaica once again topped the medal standings at the regional Carifta Games held in Grenada, after winning their 38th consecutive title, amassing 83 medals to top the medal podium, as the curtains came down on the exciting three day meet last night (Mon) at the Kirani James Stadium. The Jamaicans were nothing short of outstanding, after sweeping the sprint hurdles,...
zip103