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Jada Pinkette-Smith Asks Why Are People Still Buying R. Kelly’s Music?

American actress Jada Pinkette-Smith, said she wants to know why American singer R. Kelly’s music sales have spiked since the airing of the Lifetime docu-series, ‘Surviving R. Kelly’. On Sunday, Jada posted on Instagram a video asking her followers to help her understand why his music would be increasing in popularity. A Spotify spokesperson confirmed Kelly’s streams increased 16 percent after...

Queen Ifrica Tells Vybz Kartel Happy Birthday Despite Past Bleaching Accusations

Many social media users and local celebrities have paid birthday tributes to Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel for his 43rd birthday. One of these celebrities is Reggae singer, Queen Ifrica, who posted on her Instagram on Monday, a photo of Vybz Kartel with the caption, “Happy earthday vybz. long life good health and most of all my wish for you is...

THE WHITE HOUSE SAYS TAX REFUNDS WILL BE PAID DESPITE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

The White House says millions of US taxpayers will still receive refunds despite an ongoing partial government shutdown. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has previously delayed tax refunds during a government shutdown. The decision comes as President Donald Trump weighs declaring an emergency over his demand for border wall funding, the cause of the shutdown. The stalemate over the proposed Mexico border...

REPLACEMENT OF STADIUM EAST TRACK BEGINS – MINISTER PLEASED

Sport Minister Olivia Grange says she was pleased that the work to install a new track at Stadium East in the Independence Park complex started today as previously announced. The Sport Minister spoke from Stadium East where grading work started to remove the old track which will be replaced by a new Regupol running track. “We have started on schedule and...

SPICE SAYS SHE PAID FOR THE “NO WORRIES” VIDEO

Recording artiste Spice is back with more details. She took to her Instagram live once again this afternoon to further address the feud between herself and D'Angel. That was recording artiste Spice. Spice and D'Angel has been back and forth with each other via social media since last week. The song at the center of discussion is their 2016 hit No Worries...

PORTMORE UNITED MOVES INTO TOP SPOT ON THE RESUMPTION OF THE NATIONAL PREMIER LEAGUE

Defending champions Portmore United on the resumption of the Red Stripe Premier League on Sunday, January 6, moved to the top of the standings at least for 24 hours. This after they stopped St. Ann-based outfit mount Pleasant FC 1 nil at the Spanish Town Prison Oval yesterday, thanks to Ricardo Morris who scored in the 39th minute. Winning coach Savar Thomas...

R&B LEGEND R. KELLY SET TO TAKE LEGAL ACTION OVER DOCU-SERIES

The finale of Lifetime’s six-part documentary, Surviving R. Kelly, aired on Saturday, January 5. For three nights, it explored disturbing details of R. Kelly’s sordid past and sparked outrage across social media. Prior to last Thursday’s premiere, Kelly’s lawyer Brian Nix reportedly threatened to sue the television network if the show aired. According to TMZ, sources close to Kelly say the R&B...

TODAY’S FORECAST – MONDAY JANUARY 7, 2019

Our Z Weather Report and forecast for today sees an Induced Trough across Jamaica. The Met Office says A Frontal System across the northwestern Caribbean has induced a Trough across Jamaica. The Trough will linger across the island for another few days. On the National Scene, this morning expect Partly cloudy conditions across eastern parishes and mainly sunny conditions elsewhere. This afternoon...

CURFEW IMPOSED IN SECTIONS OF ST. CATHERINE EXTENDED

  The curfew that has been imposed in sections of the St Catherine North Police Division has been extended. The Jamaica Constabulary Force said the curfew began at 6:00pm on Wednesday, January 2 and will remain in effect until 6:00pm on Sunday, January 6. The boundaries of the curfew are: NORTH Along Greendale main road from the bridge at Dempshire Pen to the...

CHRIS BROWN RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE, SIGNS LANDMARK NEW DEAL WITH RCA AND WILL OWN MASTERS

Chris Brown is ringing in 2019 with a new deal. The singer’s upcoming album Indigo will mark his first release under a new license agreement with his longtime label RCA Records. The deal not only extends his partnership with RCA, it allows Brown to become one of the youngest artists ever to own any of his master recordings. Meanwhile, yesterday (Fri) Brown...
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