Spotify rolling out feature to mute or block artists
Spotify has quietly rolled out a new feature allowing users to block any artist from automatically playing in playlists, charts, radio, or users’ personal libraries.
The feature is available to toggle on and off in the menu bar of each artist’s page.
Once an artist is blocked, Spotify will prevent songs by that artist from being played, even though...
CRISTIANO RONALDO RECEIVES $21.6M FINE FOR TAX FRAUD
Juventus soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly accepted a $21.6 million fine after pleading guilty in his Spanish tax fraud case today (Tues).
Ronaldo reached a deal with Spanish tax authorities to "serve" a two-year prison sentence and pay the fine in a tax evasion case that dates back to his playing days with Real Madrid.
That said, Ronaldo won't actually...
LADY GAGA, KENDRICK LAMAR, SZA SCORE OSCAR MUSIC NODS
Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s Top 10 pop hits are nominated for best original song at the Academy Awards.
Gaga’s “Shallow” from “A Star is Born,” co-written by Mark Ronson, Anthony Rossomando and Andrew Wyatt, is up for the prize, while Lamar and SZA’s “All the Stars” from “Black Panther” will also compete.
Gaga is also nominated for best actress.
Other...
SEAN PAUL JOINS IDRIS ELBA, WILEY AND STEFFLON DON ON NEW TRACK ‘BOASTY’
Idris Elba has released a collaboration with Wiley, Stefflon Don and Sean Paul.
The 'Luther' actor regularly spins the decks at festivals across the globe and is set to perform at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April.
Ahead of the huge gig, the 46-year-old actor-and-DJ has dropped 'Boasty', which he is featured on with the grime star, 'Hurtin Me'...
PLANS ALREADY IN MOTION FOR REGGAE MONTH
Reggae films in the Park, a Gold Reception and Awards Ceremony, and a panel discussion are among the many events scheduled to take place during February, which is observed as Reggae Month.
Other activities will include a street concert, exhibitions and a birthday celebration for the late reggae icon, Bob Marley.
The activities have received financial support from the Tourism Enhancement...
MANCHESTER POLICE REMAIN ON HIGH ALERT AFTER ALLEGED GANGSTERS MAKE THREATS ON LIFE OF CITIZENS
The Manchester Police remain on high alert amidst reported threats against citizens in the wake of the arrest of the alleged leader of the Grey Ground Gang.
Commanding Office for Manchester Superintendent Wayne Cameron said two anonymous calls were made to the police yesterday (Mon).
Reports are that the threat has also been making the rounds on social media.
Police says the...
CHRIS BROWN ARRESTED IN PARIS OVER RAPE ALLEGATION
Chris Brown has been arrested in Paris on suspicion of rape.
The 29-year-old singer and two other men, one of whom is Brown's bodyguard, are in custody in the French capital after a 24-year-old woman made an allegation of serious sexual assault against them.
The alleged victim claims she was attacked in Brown's suite at the five star Mandarin Oriental hotel...
TODAY’S FORECAST – TUESDAY JANUARY 22, 2019
There's a Frontal System stalling just northwest of Jamaica.
The Met Office says this a Stationary Front stalls just northwest of Jamaica and is expected to gradually dissipate later today.
Thereafter, a High Pressure Ridge is expected to build across the island. Expect an increase in windy conditions across coastal areas.
This morning will see showers mainly across sections of northern and...
Cardi B Tells Tomi Lahren, “I Will Dog Walk You”
Female rapper Cardi B and conservative commentator Tomi Lahren are taking shots at each other on Twitter over the government shutdown and the border wall.
It started when Cardi B posted a video on Instagram dragging president Donald Trump over his administration's decision to order furloughed employees back to work without pay.
Like pretty much everything Cardi does, the video went...
Bushman breaks down in tears; Rebel Salute organizers take responsibility
Organizers of the just concluded Rebel Salute has shed some light on the situation with Reggae singer Bushman who broke down in tears over the fact that this time was cut short during his what supposed to have been his 20-minute set.
Bushman who was supposed to perform at 5 a.m reportedly did not hit the stage until 7...