Jah Cure Released From Prison

Today Jah Cure was released from Tower Street Adult Correctional Center on parole after serving eight years in prison for rape and gun robbery.

Curefest which is being held in his honor from October 12-14 on the north coast of Jamaica is expected to be highly attended since many Jamaicans have been anticipating his release from prison.

Pressure- Love And Affection

On My Mind - Da'Ville feat Sean Paul

Beenie And D'Angel Over?

According to reports, Beenie Man has possibly found a new love interest and that's upcoming singer, Barbee.

The two were spotted at Reggae Sumfest flirting and getting a bit too cozy for comfort as onlookers pondered whether Beenie's marriage to D'Angel was officially over.

D'Angel who was clearly absent from the event, reported that the media should contact her husband in regards to the incident and made it clear that she was concentrating on taking care of her son, Marco Dean.

However, following his appearance with Barbee at Sumfest, in an interview on Irie FM, Beenie claimed that D'Angel was having an affair with someone in New York and that it is the reason for his questionable interaction with Barbee. D'Angel then called in to share her side of the story and denied Beenie's accusations and even claimed that she has been physically abused by him.

It seems the drama is yet to end especially now since Beenie has collaborated with Barbee in a sexually suggestive video called Give it Up, as you will see below.



Beenie Man featuring Barbee- Give it up

Wayne Marshall ft. D-Flame - Burnin Nonstop

Jamaican Government Puts QQ's Career on Pause

QQ's career has been temporarily disrupted by the Jamaican government due to his father's alleged failure to abide by child labor laws.

It is reported that QQ's father, GQ , will have to face charges in regards to his management of QQ's career because it is suggested that he has not been following the requirements for QQ's exemption permit, which allows him to perform even though he is below or between the age of 13.
It also states that education should be a must and that the child's environment should be tobacco and alcohol free.

GQ could reportedly face fines up to $500, 000 JMD and will not be allowed to travel abroad with QQ for shows in the upcoming summer.

D-Angel Refuses to Perform at Sumfest

Dancehall artist D-Angel has refused to perform at Reggae Sumfest with husband Beenie Man because she feels the promoters have discredited her talent as a solo performer.

She reports to the star, "Some wrong negotiations gwaan, like dem waan mi be a segment inna Moses performance, a dat mi get fi understand. Mi nuh inna nuh call on ting, I have earned the position to be on Sumfest, so the capacity that they wanted me to work in I declined, I am a solo act, I can hold my own and do my fifteen, twenty minutes of performance too".

However, she added that the lack of appearance was disappointing but maintains that she will not stop to establish herself in the dancehall industry both locally and internationally.

Church Heathen (Night Before) Remix

Wayne Marshall - Forgive Them

No Reggae Sunsplash This Year

Kenny Benjamin, the owner of Sunsplash, announced that there will be no Reggae Sunplash concert this year, stating that the upcoming elections is one of the reasons it will be absent this summer. Instead, he informed the Gleaner that it will be held next year 2008.

Mr. Vegas Hospitalized

For about two weeks Mr. Vegas has been admitted to the hospital for pericarditis and gastroesophageal reflux.

Pericarditis is the inflammation of the pericardium sac which encloses the heart and causes pressure on the heart muscle which results in pain and gastroesophageal reflux is when gastric acid from the stomach backs up into the esophagus, which is the passage leading to the stomach. Both conditions are extremely serious but Vegas admits that this is his third time being hospitalized for pericarditis.

The Star reports that he has been sleeping in the upright position and has been avoiding certain types of food. He also admits he had to cancel shows and even thought of giving up his career. However, he told the star that he is anticipating releasing his new album 'Hot It Up' on August 28, 2007.

Danny English Accused of Carnal Abuse

After being arrested on July 6, 2007 for carnal abuse and indecent assault of a 15-year-old girl for three years, Danny English has been denied bail in court this pass Tuesday.

It is reported that English lived with and spent time with the girl's family as well as had arranged private meetings with her, where he would allegedly molest her.

In court on July 10, 2007, he was denied bail because of the length of time in which he carried out the abuse with the young girl. The case is still under investigation but English will have to wait for another scheduled court date in August before he will know the outcome of his future.

Aidonia - Ah You/Gal Don't Bawl

VP Records Launches Phone With Nokia

VP Records has partnered with Nokia and has launched the new Nokia 5200 which is expected to feature and promote more reggae artists and their music. The phone will be available in the Caribbean through Digicel and will feature videos and ring tones from artists such as Morgan Heritage, Wayne Wonder and Tanya Stephens.

Curefest Moved to October

Curefest, which was a scheduled three day festival celebrating Jah Cure's release from prison, will no longer be held between August 24-26 due to Jamaica's upcoming General Election on August 27, 2007.

Instead the festival has been changed to October 12 -14 and it will be held in St. Ann and St. Mary at The Ruins At The Falls and James Bond Beach.









Some of the artists who have been confirmed for the event are:

Richie Spice
Beenie Man
Tarrus Riley
Gyptian
I-Wayne
Capleton
Morgan Heritage
Movado

Anthony B - Mr. Heartless

Busy Signal Changes Management

Busy Signal has now joined Juke Boxx Productions with Shane C. Brown and has left his former representative, Julian Jones-Griffith.

According to reports in the Star, Busy Signal felt his career needed more attention. However, it is speculated that Busy Signal may have felt Griffith was putting more effort into promoting Movado, who is also with the same management.

Busy also reported that the decision to change management was done on amicable terms and that he and Griffith have no ill feelings.

In response, Griffith explained to the Star, that with all the controversy surrounding Movado's career as well as his album debut, he has been preoccupied with dealing with Movado's management and promotion. However he also stated that he and Busy Signal separated on good terms.

He said, "I have to say there is absolutely no bad feeling or bad vibes between us. Busy was, and is my friend, nothing will change that. I support him totally in his decision to seek new management."

Zena ft. Vybz Kartel - Been Around The World

Sean Paul Acknowledges Jewish Roots While Touring In Israel

source:www.ynetnews.com

While on tour in Israel, Sean Paul took the time out to visit the Western Wall where he was connecting with his Jewish roots as well as greeting fellow soldiers who were present at the location. It is also reported that he visited churches in Jerusalem's Old City as well as played a flute for much of his visit.

Movado Gets Into Fight Over Dub plates

This pass weekend at the Time Out At The Gap hotel in Barbados, Nation News reported that Movado and his entourage got into a fight with the Bajan sound crew, Red Zone Alliance, after Movado allegedly failed to show up with dub plates that he promised the sound crew.

The altercation reportedly involved 20 to 30 people who apparently used stones and bottles to settle the disagreement. The fight resulted in two members from Movado's entourage being admitted to the hospital.

The matter, according to Nation News, will be settled in court and Movado is expected to pay a fine for his involvement in the incident.