Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Miss Jamaica World 2007
Yendi Phillipps has been crowned Miss Jamaica World 2007 and will be representing the country at the Miss World event in Sanya, China on December 1, 2007.
Phillipps, who is 21 years old, wore the sash Ms. Perfectil and won three out of the four mini competitions. She was also voted as the public favorite.
Sara Lawrence, the 2005 winner who relinquished her crown when she became pregnant, was absent from the event and the crown was given to Phillipps by the 2005 winner, Terri-Karelle Griffith.
Gay Rights Group Protest Reggae Carifest
Despite the low turn out for Reggae Carifest on Saturday, August 25, 2007, the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) protested against Buju Banton and Bounty Killa.
According to reports, GLAAD insisted that Power 105.1 withdraw their sponsorship of the event and were adamant that both Buju and Bounty Killa be taken from the show. But regardless of their protest, both artist did perform. Bounty Killa however proved he could not be censored when he reportedly declared his heterosexuality, making it clear he may never be signing the Reggae Compassionate Act any time soon.
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Chuck Fenda Attacked in Bahamas
Chuck Fenda was recently attacked by gunpoint and almost kidnapped by a group of Bahamian men after he failed to appear at a concert because of money disagreements with the promoter. According to reports, Trevor Davis, the promoter, could be responsible for the attack because it was after leaving his studio that Chuck Fenda got confronted by the group of men. He is also the only person that Chuck Fenda recalls being at the scene before he was allegedly pistol whipped by one of the assailants.
No arrests have been made but warrants have been issued and the incident is being investigated.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Jah Cure and Sasha An Item?
Jah Cure has recently been denying rumors that he and Sasha are romantically involved after speculations developed based on an interview in 2004.
In the interview, Sasha revealed that she was in a spiritual relationship and it was later confirmed that she was referring to Jah Cure. It is also reported that she visited him while he was incarcerated. However, Jah Cure has expressed that the relationship has been strictly platonic and that it has been "misinterpreted" by the public.
Monday, August 20, 2007
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