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Morgan Heritage - Faithful

2008-03-16T00:43:00.000-07:00

Rita Marley Wants Lauryn Hill To Portray Her In Bob Marley Biopic

2008-03-16T00:33:00.000-07:00

Rita Marley is desperate for singer Lauryn Hill to portray her on screen in the first ever biopic of her late husband, reggae icon Bob Marley

Marley is working as executive producer on the big screen adaptation of her 2004 autobiography No Woman No Cry: My Life With Bob Marley - and has her sights set on casting the former Fugees frontwoman, her daughter-in-law, in the chronicle of her tumultuous 15-year marriage to the musician.

She explains, "Lauryn would be ideal (to play me). She sees my life as her life."

VIDEO: Da'ville - Yesterday

2008-03-16T00:08:00.000-07:00

Cocoa Tea Tributes Song to Barack Obama

2008-03-15T23:44:00.000-07:00

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) - Barack Obama has won what could be an influential endorsement among reggae fans: Jamaican singer Cocoa Tea, who's backing the Illinois senator in a new tune.

''This is not about class nor color, race nor creed,'' the veteran dancehall crooner sings in a version posted on the video Web site Dailymotion. ''It's about the changes, what the Americans need.'' The song goes on to call Obama a ''trendsetter'' and urge Americans ''to unite as one'' behind him.

Cocoa Tea, whose real name is Calvin Scott, said Sunday that the tribute song ''Barack Obama'' will be released this week by New York's VP Records. ''The young people who are supporting him want change _ and that's what he represents,'' said the singer, whose laid-back lyrical style made him a local star in the 1980s.

He becomes the second major Caribbean musician to endorse Obama in song, joining Trinidadian calypso star Mighty Sparrow who recently recorded a track titled ''Barack the Magnifice

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Harry Toddler - Don't Run In

2008-03-15T23:37:00.000-07:00

Miss Jamaica Universe Contestants 2008

2008-03-15T23:17:00.000-07:00

The 25 contestants who will be competing for the title of Miss Jamaica Universe 2008 have been chosen and have already been making appearances for the public. Check out some of their pics!
(L-R) Jesmaine Brown; Kimberely Gunnings; Keren O'Neil; Latoya Samuels; Noelle Kerr; Laurie-Ann Ainsworth; Crystal Gordon; Rebecca Silvera; Stasha Gaye Leon; Francine Hall; Nicole Hopkins; Borzana Jones; Nikela Garwood; Adrianna Bryan; Jeseka Williams; Antoinette Ming; April Jackson; Salome Campbell; Doneika Plowright; Sherene Duncan; Cherrion Ebanks; Xinyu Addae-Lee; Jhnnell Eastman; Kadia Campbell & Roshane Suarez.

Michael Rose - Shoot Out

2008-03-01T17:41:00.001-08:00

Rihanna & Chris Brown At Hilton Hotel In Jamaica

2008-03-01T17:00:00.000-08:00

Elephant Man - Dancehall Gym Video 2

2008-03-01T15:11:00.000-08:00

SERANI-STUDY PEOPLE/HYPOCRITES

2008-02-25T22:18:00.000-08:00

Rihanna Celebrates B-Day In Barbados With Chris Brown

2008-02-25T22:07:00.000-08:00

PICS:BET's Rip The Runway

2008-02-25T21:59:00.001-08:00

ENERGIZER MEDLEY-Mavado, Bounty Killa

2008-02-25T20:31:00.001-08:00

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A 'Rihanna Day' In Barbados

2008-02-22T00:02:00.001-08:00

Rihanna is set to be honoured with a national holiday in her home country of Barbados. The Umbrella singer is thrilled after discovering the Caribbean island will declare today 'Rihanna Day'. A source said: "She's really flattered. She can't believe she now has her own national day, it's such an honour." Rihanna, who turned 20 yesterday, will fly out to Barbados to accept the honour and perform a free concert. She will be accompanied on the trip by rumoured boyfriend Chris Brown. Although the pair have denied dating, Chris helped Rihanna celebrate her birthday early last week along with friends, including Kanye West and actor Wilmer Valderrama, at Los Angeles' Les Deux nightclub.

The evening featured a spontaneous food fight among the guests followed by Chris singing an a cappella version of Happy Birthday to Rihanna. Onlookers at the bash said the pair were "cuddling and acting very cosy all night". The couple also attended the Grammys together earlier this month and stocked up on goody bags.

Tarrus Riley "Lion Paw"

2008-02-21T23:48:00.000-08:00

PICS: Rihanna At British Awards 2008

2008-02-21T23:27:00.000-08:00

VIDEO:Shaggy ft. Akon - What's Love

2008-02-21T23:21:00.000-08:00

PICS: 2ND Annual Jay-Z and LeBron James Two Kings Dinner Party

2008-02-21T22:55:00.000-08:00

VIDEO:Jamdown Riddim Lovers Medley

2008-02-12T21:28:00.001-08:00

The Game Gets Arrested

2008-02-12T20:12:00.000-08:00

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- It's game over for The Game.

The rapper was sentenced Monday to 60 days in jail after pleading no contest to felony possession of a firearm in a school zone. Two other counts were dismissed under a plea agreement, the district attorney's office said.

The 28-year-old entertainer, whose real name is Jayceon Terrell Taylor, was accused of pulling a gun on a player from an opposing team during a pickup game at a South Los Angeles school nearly a year ago.

Superior Court Judge Fred Wapner credited the rapper with two days already served toward the jail time and imposed 150 hours of community service and a three-year probationary term.

An e-mail to the rapper's attorney seeking comment was not immediately returned.

VIDEO: Sean Kingston & Baby Bash - What Is It?

2008-02-12T19:53:00.000-08:00

Baby Bash Feat. Sean Kingston - What Is It?
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Martin Scorsese To Make A Bob Marley Documentary

2008-02-12T18:33:00.000-08:00

Fresh from the world premiere of his Rolling Stones concert film "Shine a Light" at the Berlin International Film Festival on Thursday, Martin Scorsese is preparing to tackle another musical project.

The Oscar-winning director has signed on to shoot a documentary about influential reggae musician-songwriter Bob Marley. The feature doesn't have a title yet, but it does have a release date: February 6, 2010, the 65th anniversary of Marley's birth.

The film has the support of the Marley family; son Ziggy Marley is acting as one of the executive producers. As with "Shine a Light," property heir Steve Bing is financing.

Marley died of cancer in 1981 at age 36 and achieved iconic status posthumously. Several attempts have been made to bring his story to the screen, but none have come to fruition.

Scorsese is preparing to direct "Shutter Island," an adaptation of a Dennis Lehane novel starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo and Michelle Williams.

PICS- Grammy's 2008

2008-02-12T18:10:00.000-08:00

VIDEO: Kanye West Pays Tribute To His Mother At The Grammy's

2008-02-12T17:03:00.000-08:00

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TRAILER: Reggae Uncensored DVD

2008-02-08T16:33:00.001-08:00

The Reggae Uncensored DVD is a documentary about the music industry in Jamaica and will include "uncensored" interviews with some of the most controversial artistes in the industry. The DVD is expected to be in stores on February 26 and should live up to all the hype it's been generating.

PICS:Madonna & Gucci's Unicef Benefit

2008-02-08T15:14:00.000-08:00

Rihanna Promotes Totes Umbrellas

2008-02-08T15:04:00.000-08:00

It seems lately every advertising outlet just wants to get their hands on Rihanna. Just recently she was the new face of the milk ads, then the face of the H&M fight against AID's clothing line and now this, the fore-runner for the new Totes Umbrella...

WAYNE MARSHALL, DELLY RANXS -CARROT OIL MEDLEY

2008-02-08T14:09:00.000-08:00

4TH ANNUAL EXCELLENCE in MUSIC and ENTERTAINMENT (EME) AWARDS NOMINATIONS LIST – 2008

2008-02-04T20:24:00.000-08:00

(1) DJ OF THE YEAR (Male) (for a solo vocal performance)
1. SHAGGY
2. VYBZ KARTEL
3. BEENIE MAN
4. MUNGA
5. BUSY SIGNAL

(2) DJ / SINGJAY OF THE YEAR (Female) (for a solo vocal performance)
1. MACKA DIAMOND
2. D'ANGEL
3. QUEEN IFRICA
4. LADY SAW
5. TIMBER-LEE

(3) VOCALIST OF THE YEAR (Male) (for a solo vocal performance)
1. TAURRUS RILEY
2. DAVILLE
3. COCO TEA
4. JAH CURE
5. RICHIE SPICE

(4)VOCALIST OF THE YEAR (Female)
1. ALAINE
2. CHERINE ANDERSON
3. CECILE
4. ETANA
5. TAMI CHIN

(5) PRODUCER OF THE YEAR (Dance Hall)
1. ROBERT LIVINGSTON for BIG YARD MUSIC
2. DONOVAN BENNETT for DON CORLEON RECORDS
3. STEPHEN McGREGOR for BIG SHIP MUSIC
4. MARIO 'C'AMPBELL for 357 RECORDS
5. CHRISTOPHER BIRCH for BIRCH HILL RECORDS

(6) PRODUCER OF THE YEAR (Reggae)
1. KEMAR McGREGOR for NO DOUBT RECORDS
2. JOSEPH BOGDANOVICH & ANDREW PRENDERGAST for DOWN SOUND RECORDS
3. ARIF COOPER for FRESH EAR MUSIC
4. DONOVAN GERMAIN for PENTHOUSE RECORDS
5. ROBERT LIVINGSTON for BIG YARD MUSIC
6. SHANE BROWN for JUKE BOKK PRODUCTIONS

(7) BEST NEW ARTIST (Male)
1. DEMARCO
2. I-OCTANE
3. MUNGA
4. BUGLE
5. SERANI

(8) BEST NEW ARTIST (Female)
1. NATALIE
2. BARBEE
3. MISS TRINITI
4. IRIE – LOVE
5. TIMBER-LEE

(9) DUO / GROUP OF THE YEAR
1. BRICK AND LACE
2. TOK
3. MORGAN HERITAGE
4. RDX
5. VOICE MAIL
6. CHAKA DEMUS AND PLIERS

(10) BIGGEST COMEBACK ARTIST OF THE YEAR
1. NINJAMAN
2. RAY DARWIN
3. ANTHONY B
4. CHAKA DEMUS AND PLIERS
5. COCO TEA

(11) SONG OF THE YEAR (Dance Hall)
1. CHURCH HEATHEN
2. BACK IT UP
3. FALLEN SOLDIERS
4. GULLY SIDE
5. WINE PON YUH
6. NAH GO A JAIL

(12) SONG OF THE YEAR (Reggae)
1. SHE'S ROYAL
2. STICKY
3. THE WORLD IS A CYCLE
4. BELOW THE WAIST
5. ROOTS
6. BOARD HOUSE

(13) TOP INTERNATIONAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
1. JUNIOR REID
2. COLLIE BUDDZ
3. STEPHEN MARLEY
4. SHAGGY
5. SEAN PAUL
6. BUJU BANTON

VIDEO: Artists Support Barak Obama

2008-02-04T19:56:00.000-08:00

PICS:Rihanna Launches Fashion Against Aids Collection

2008-02-04T17:21:00.000-08:00

Last month H&M stores and Designers Against AIDS launched the “Fashion Against AIDS” Rihanna Collection which includes t-shirts and hooded sweaters. The “Fashion Against AIDS” collection will be available at select H&M’s stores this month.

Gyptian - I Can Feel Your Pain

2008-02-04T17:09:00.001-08:00

PICS:Baby Phat After Party

2008-02-04T16:34:00.000-08:00

VIDEO: SHAGGY PERFORMING ON JAY LENO

2008-01-31T21:56:00.000-08:00

Timberlee -Bubble Like Soup

2008-01-31T21:50:00.001-08:00

PIC: Rihanna's Got Milk Commercial

2008-01-31T21:48:00.000-08:00

Beyonce Named the Richest Woman In R&B By Forbes

2008-01-31T21:08:00.000-08:00

Beyonce was recently named the richest woman in R&B by Forbes magazine based on her album sales, merchandising revenue and concert grosses. She was #5 over all on the Cash Queens list with an estimated $27 million in revenue.

Here is the full list :

1. Madonna- $72 million
2. Barbra Streisand- $60 million
3. Celine Dion - $45 million
4. Shakira - $38 million
5. Beyonce - $27 million
6. Gwen Stefani - $26 million
7. Christina Aguilera - $20 million
8. Faith Hill - $19 million
9. Dixie Chicks - $18 million
10. Mariah Carey - $13 million
11. Hilary Duff - $12 million
12. Avril Lavigne - $12 million
13. Martina McBride - $12 million
14. Britney Spears - $8 million
15. Carrie Underwood - $7 million
16. Nelly Furtado - $7 million
17. Fergie - $6 million
18. Jennifer Lopez - $6 million
19. Sheryl Crow - $6 million
20. Norah Jones - $5.5 million

Queen Ifrica - Daddy

2008-01-25T14:55:00.000-08:00

PIC: Mariah Carey Sun-Bathing Topless

2008-01-25T14:53:00.000-08:00

PICS: Chris Brown & Rihanna On A Date?

2008-01-25T14:39:00.000-08:00

VIDEO: PRESSURE BUSS PIPE-GHETTO LIFE/TOUCH THE SKY

2008-01-25T14:29:00.000-08:00

Sean Paul's Music Causes Woman To Have Seizures

2008-01-19T16:57:00.000-08:00

GARDEN CITY, N.Y. (AP) -- Now that surgeons have operated on Stacey Gayle's brain, her favorite musician no longer makes her ill. Four years after being diagnosed with epilepsy, Gayle recently underwent brain surgery at Long Island Jewish Medical Center to cure a rare condition known as musicogenic epilepsy.

Gayle, a 25-year-old customer service employee at a bank in Alberta, Canada, was suffering as many as 10 grand mal seizures a day, despite being treated with medications designed to control them. The condition became so bad she eventually had to quit her job and leave the church choir where she sang.

Eighteen months ago, she began to suspect that music by reggae and hip-hop artist Sean Paul was triggering some of her seizures. She recalled being at a barbecue and collapsing when the Jamaican rapper's music started playing, and then remembered having a previous seizure when she heard his music.

Her suspicions were confirmed on a visit to the Long Island medical center last February, when she played Paul's hit "Temperature" on her iPod for doctors. Soon after, she suffered three seizures.

"Being that the seizures could be triggered by the music, this was a very interesting opportunity to study Stacey's brain," said Dr. Ashesh Mehta, the hospital's director of epilepsy surgery.

During the first surgery, doctors implanted more than 100 electrodes in the right side of her brain to pinpoint the abnormal area of her brain.

The surgeons followed that procedure with a second surgery to remove the electrodes, along with parts of her brain suspected of causing the seizures.

"We used the latest techniques, including image guidance, to pinpoint the areas of abnormality, and the operating microscope to perform the procedure during a four-hour operation," Mehta said.

Within three days, the woman was released from the hospital and has not experienced a seizure since.

"I always live each day like it's my last," she said. "I want to show others that life does not end at epilepsy. I know I have what it takes to succeed."

Capleton, Bobo Zaro & Contractor -Pain

2008-01-19T16:20:00.000-08:00

PICS: Michael Jordan's 7TH Annual Celebrity Golf Invitations In Bahamas

2008-01-19T16:04:00.000-08:00

VIDEO: SERANI-SHE LOVES ME

2008-01-19T13:08:00.000-08:00

Marc Jacobs Makes A "Rihanna Handbag"

2008-01-15T23:48:00.000-08:00

Marc Jacobs has designed two metallic leather handbags named after Rihanna in his upcoming collection. Both bags are pricey and are unlike Jacobs' usual designs but it is uncertain whether these bags will be a hit or not.

VIDEO: ASSASSIN FEAT SADIKI-MONEY MACHINE

2008-01-15T23:37:00.001-08:00

VIDEO: Portmore Medley

2008-01-15T23:21:00.000-08:00

Mary J Blige & Wyclef Jean Using Steroids?

2008-01-15T23:14:00.000-08:00

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- A number of entertainers were named in connection with an Albany-based steroid investigation, but they are not part of an ongoing criminal probe, according to a published report.

The Times Union of Albany cited unidentified law enforcement officials in reporting Sunday that R&B music star Mary J. Blige, rap musicians 50 Cent, Timbaland and Wyclef Jean, and award-winning author and producer Tyler Perry may have received or used performance-enhancing drugs.

Law enforcement officials have said evidence does not indicate that the celebrities broke the law, but that investigators are focusing on doctors, pharmacists and clinics that provide the drugs.
Albany District Attorney P. David Soares launched the investigation into steroid trafficking last year.

Soares is "not confirming, denying or discussing any of the names" involved in the investigation, said spokeswoman Heather Streeter Orth.
A spokeswoman for Blige denied the singer had taken illegal steroids.
Ken Sunshine, a spokesman for Perry, declined to comment.
There was no response to calls Sunday and Monday seeking comment from representatives of other entertainers.

While athletes use steroids and human growth hormone to get bigger, faster and stronger, the drugs can also lure other people with their supposed anti-aging qualities.
Soares' multistate investigation has focused on Signature Pharmacy of Orlando, Fla. So far, 10 defendants have pleaded guilty and news reports have linked some professional athletes to Soares' probe.
Soares has said Signature was at the center of a web of businesses and doctors that illegally wrote prescriptions for steroids. Authorities raided the company almost a year ago and its owners and operators are awaiting trial in Albany on related charges.

Records shared with the Times Union and information from several cooperating witnesses on Long Island allege the celebrities received prescribed human growth hormone or steroids, the newspaper said.
The newspaper said that Blige received the human growth hormone Jentropin and Oxandrolone, an anabolic steroid, in orders sent to her at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

Her spokeswoman denounced the report. "Mary J. Blige has never taken any performance enhancing illegal steroids, or any anti-aging steroids," spokeswoman Karynne Tencer said.

PICS:Rihanna On FHM Nude

2008-01-15T23:05:00.000-08:00

PICS: Lil Mama-Shawty Get Loose

2008-01-15T22:55:00.000-08:00

AUDIO: Wendy Williams Puts Raz B's Brother On Blast

2008-01-07T21:49:00.001-08:00

Barbee Denies Being Beaten By Beenie

2008-01-07T20:52:00.000-08:00

It is being rumored that Barbee was beaten by Beenie Man for refusing to have a threesome with him and another woman. According to the reports in the Star, Barbee has been denying such rumors and even issued this statement, "That is totally false, I was sick to the point where the doctor had to come to the house the visit me. At that time Beenie went to Miami. He wasn't here and I was sick...I just feel these rumors are something vindictive and really mean." She also expressed that the rumor was an attempt to slander her name, she said, "That's an attack on my character. There is nothing going on like that. It's just horrible and really puzzles me...They are making it seem like I'm indulging in this behavior and I'm not. "

VIDEO: Lil Wayne ft Sizzla-The Only Reason

2008-01-07T20:47:00.000-08:00

Lil Wayne Feat Sizzla & T-Streets - The Only Reason [EXCLU]
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PICS: Sean Kingston, Bow Wow, Chris Brown & Soulja Boy In Concert

2008-01-01T20:14:00.000-08:00

Deva Bratt- Bundle A Gyal

2008-01-01T13:35:00.000-08:00

PICS: Jay-Z's 40/40 Club Grand Opening In Las Vegas

2008-01-01T11:18:00.000-08:00

Vybz Kartel - U Body Right

2007-12-31T23:15:00.000-08:00

Ziggy Marley, Rihanna and Timabaland Fight Against AIDS

2007-12-30T16:10:00.000-08:00

In an attempt to bring more global awareness to HIV/AIDS, H&M will be using artists such as Rihanna, Ziggy Marley, Timbaland and Good Charlotte, to form a a clothing collection called "Fashion Against AIDS". The artists will participate free of charge and 25 percent of the proceeds will go towards HIV/AIDS prevention facilities and groups around the world.

Munga - Take My Place

2007-12-30T16:07:00.001-08:00

VIDEO: Raz B Accuses Chris Stokes Of Molestation

2007-12-25T21:32:00.000-08:00

Former B2K member Demario "Raz B" Thorton has been accusing Chris Stokes of molestation and has been posting these video clips on YouTube with the intention of exposing Stokes. However, Stokes has been denying such accusations and has even threatened to sue both Raz-b and his brother, Ricardo Thorton, for slandering his name. Stokes also claims that the videos are a result of him refusing to financially support Raz-b and his mother and for denying her entrance to his launch party, as seen in the clip below.

Jay Z Steps Down From Def Jam

2007-12-25T21:28:00.000-08:00

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter said Monday that he will leave his post as president of Universal Music Group's Def Jam Records label after his contract expires this year.

The rapper, who was named Def Jam president three years ago, said in a statement that it is "time for me to take on new challenges."

He will continue to release his own music through his record label, Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam after his contract expires Dec. 31.

Antonio "L.A." Reid, chairman and CEO of Island Def Jam Music Group, said the label regrets Carter's decision to move on.

"While he will continue to be one of our signature artists, he will nonetheless be missed in this executive capacity," Reid said in a statement.

Carter took over Def Jam in December 2004 in an incentive-laden deal that was reportedly valued at up to $10 million. His appointment followed the exit of Lyor Cohen, who departed to be chief executive of Warner Music Group.

As Def Jam's president, Carter signed a number of acts including Ne-Yo and Rihanna, one of the record label's biggest sellers this year with her hit "Umbrella."

Carter co-founded Roc-A-Fella records with Damon Dash in 1995. The label has since become wholly owned by Def Jam, home to Kanye West, among others.

Carter has sold tens of millions of records during his career, powered by hits such as "Big Pimpin'" and "Give It To Me."

He famously said a few years ago that he was retiring from recording music, but returned last year with the album "Kingdom Come." Most recently, he recorded an album inspired by the Denzel Washington-Russell Crowe drama "American Gangster."

Chino ft. Stephen "Di Genius" - Rave All Nght/I Know

2007-12-21T23:02:00.001-08:00

VIDEO :Remy-Ma's Ex Female Lover Speaks Out

2007-12-21T23:00:00.001-08:00

Rihanna On The Cover Of Allure Magazine

2007-12-19T14:13:00.000-08:00

Rihanna will be featured on the cover of the January issue of Allure Magazine and in an interview will be speaking on being bullied in school, her rumored relationship with actor Josh Harnett and on her feelings towards Beyonce.

On being bullied in school for being too "white":

"I've been a little confused as a kid because i grew up with my mum, my mum is black. So
I was cultured in a very 'black' way. But when i go to school I'm getting called 'white'.
They would look at me and curse me out. I didn't understand. I just knew I saw
people of different shades and I was light. Now I'm in a much bigger world."

On Josh Hartnett:

“This is what really happened,” the 19-year-old singer tells Allure magazine. “He and my management, they have each other’s contact information. I went to (the New York club) Pink Elephant, and he came by. All of a sudden, the next day, I’m seeing that we were kissing and hugging up each other.”

“You can’t even go out with a friend who’s a celebrity and have a good time without people making (bleep) up,” “Well, at least he’s good-looking, right?”

On Beyonce:

She's and I’m (his) new protegee. When we see each other we say hi. We’re not enemies, but we’re not `friends’ friends.”

PICS: Chris Brown's After Party

2007-12-19T13:56:00.000-08:00

R-Kelly Gets A Warrant For His Arrest

2007-12-19T12:34:00.000-08:00

CHICAGO (STNG) ― R & B superstar R. Kelly missed a court date in his child pornography case Wednesday after his tour bus was stopped by Utah state police.

Judge Vincent Gaughan, presiding over the case, entered a warrant for Kelly's arrest. But he held off on putting it into effect until Thursday, when Gaughan ordered Kelly to appear before him at 9 a.m.

Cook County prosecutors noted Gaughan had already shown considerable leeway in letting Kelly travel outside Illinois. The singer is required to get permission for each trip.

"This is just an abuse of the process. It's disrespectful of your honor," said Assistant State's Attorney Shauna Bolicker.

Kelly, 40, is charged with child pornography for allegedly videotaping himself having sex with a girl estimated to be 13 or 14. He has pleaded not guilty in the case, which has been pending since 2002.

One of R. Kelly's defense lawyers, Ed Genson, said Kelly had performed a concert in Sacramento and was "detained because of some snow."

Then, state police pulled over Kelly's tour bus in Green River, Utah, to check the bus' log, Genson said. The log details how long a particular driver has been driving a bus. The police ordered Kelly's bus to stop for eight hours because the log had not been properly filled out, Genson said.

The bus went to the nearest motel. "We had a lawyer down there. We cut the eight hours down to three or four," Genson said.

Genson assured Gaughan that Kelly had made every effort to make it to court on time. "Mr. Kelly is presently about two hours away from the courtroom," Genson said.

A representative from Cook County pretrial services said Kelly has been complying with the rules governing his travel.

Gaughan told Bolicker, "I don't take this lightly, either," and entered the warrant on Kelly. However, he continued the warrant until Thursday's court appearance.

Gaughan also said he would set a trial date Thursday for the case.

PICS: Jamie Foxx Bday + Rihanna in London

2007-12-17T22:03:00.002-08:00

VIDEO: Munga & Deva Bratt Fight At Mas Camp

2007-12-17T21:25:00.000-08:00

At the Stone Love Anniversary held at Mas Camp this past weekend, a fist fight between Deva Bratt and Munga proved to be the highlight of the event. Watch the video below to see how it all happened.

PICS: Pimp C's Funeral

2007-12-16T18:39:00.000-08:00

VIDEO: Tailormade Wins New York's Love

2007-12-16T18:29:00.000-08:00

Shaggy - Ultimatum

2007-12-13T21:58:00.000-08:00

Shaggy - Ultimatum
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VIDEO: Bow Wow Tries To Explain His Hospitalization

2007-12-13T21:12:00.001-08:00

Jessica Alba Pregnant?

2007-12-12T20:31:00.000-08:00

NEW YORK (AP) -- Jessica Alba and her boyfriend, producer Cash Warren, are expecting a baby. "I can confirm that Jessica and Cash are expecting a baby in late spring/early summer," Alba's publicist, Brad Cafarelli, said Wednesday in an e-mail to The Associated Press.

The couple met on the set of "The Fantastic Four." Alba co-starred in the 2005 film and Warren was a director's assistant, according to People magazine, which first reported Alba's pregnancy on its Web site.

Alba, 26, stars in the new thriller "Awake," and recently appeared in "Good Luck Chuck" and "The Ten." The sex symbol first gained fame as an action star on TV's "Dark Angel," then in films including "Fantastic Four" and "Sin City."

PICS: Premiere- The Great Debaters

2007-12-12T19:57:00.001-08:00

VIDEO: Sean Kingston - Gotta Move Faster

2007-12-12T19:40:00.000-08:00

Conflict Between Rihanna & Ciara Causes Show To Cancel?

2007-12-10T20:24:00.000-08:00

Rihanna postponing her tour in Europe and canceling her show at Birmingham's NEC Arena has caused a lot of speculation about a growing tension between her and R&B singer Ciara.

According to reports, the Bajan singer canceled her performance due to a doctor's advisement. However, it is being rumored that Ciara's management felt she was being slighted out of her rehearsal time and confronted Rihanna's management about the situation. But it seems the confrontation may have led to the show coming to a stand still since both sides may not have been able to agree on how their rehearsal scheduling should be conducted.

VIDEO: Wyclef ft Paul Simon - Fast Car

2007-12-10T20:18:00.000-08:00

Jah Cure Tour Dates 2007

2007-12-10T20:04:00.000-08:00

Nov 30-Love Fest 2007 - Mendo Phillip Park, Castries, St. Lucia

Dec 1 - Reflections - Freedom Tour - National Stadium, Town- Bridgetown, Barbados

Dec 8 - Riding West - Llandino Cultural Centre, Westmoreland, Jamaica

Dec 15 - Reflections - Freedom Tour - Hasley Crawford National Stadium, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad

Dec 22 - Antigua Reggae Sting - Stadium, Antigua

Dec 25 - GT Taylor's Extravaganza - Black River, Jamaica

Dec 26 - Guinness Sting - Jamworld, St. Catherine, Jamaica

Dec 29 - The Jah Cure Show - Flamboyant Park, Paramaribo, Suriname

Dec 31 - Coco Tea's Original Jam Jam - Jamalca Sports Club, Clarendon, Jamaica

PICS-Boxer Floyd Mayweather Celebrates Win

2007-12-10T19:53:00.000-08:00

VIDEO: Barbee ft. Beenie Man- Paddy Cake

2007-12-06T22:21:00.000-08:00

PICS- IRIE-TV LAUNCH PARTY

2007-12-06T20:32:00.000-08:00

On Tuesday, December 4, Irie Jam Media had their official launch party for Irie-TV in Manhattan.
Golden Krust, Hype TV, Jamaica National and other company's that are merging with Irie-Tv were also in attendance. Bobby Clarke, CEO of Irie Jam Media/Irie TV took the opportunity to demonstrate how they would use set top boxes and the internet to deliver instant Caribbean news, specials, sports and entertainment. There were also performances by Luciano, Alaine, Pressure and Mr. Vegas.

Grammy Nominees For Best Reggae Album

2007-12-06T20:05:00.000-08:00

The Burning Spear Experience
Burning Spear
[Burning Music Production]
Mind Control
Stephen Marley
[Tuff Gong/Ghetto Youths/Universal Republic]
The End Of An American Dream
Lee "Scratch" Perry
[Megawave]
Anniversary
Sly & Robbie And The Taxi Gang
[Taxi Records]
Light Your Light
Toots & The Maytals
[Fantasy]

PICS - Beyonce & Jay-Z In Paris For His Birthday

2007-12-06T19:35:00.000-08:00

ROOTS - ETANA

2007-12-06T19:18:00.000-08:00

Just In Case You Never Heard

2007-12-04T00:01:00.001-08:00

Mavado's recent birthday bash which was held in Temple Hall Estate, came to an abrupt end when police and soldiers showed up and started searching and detaining people who were in the crowd. According to reports, no arrests were made but the show unfortunately could not go on after their arrival. However, Mavado is expected to continue with his festivities in NY. The artist will be holding another birthday event at Amazura night club on December 14, 2007, with artists such as Munga, Busta Rhymes, Tony Matterhorn and Bounti Killa making appearances.

Upcoming artist Demarco, who is best known for his hit song "Fallen Soldiers", was signed for three album deals with Koch Records. Demarco is expected to do a collaboration with Foxy Brown and will be re-shooting his video for "Fallen Soldiers".

The Paternity results for Marco Dean are out and it is being reported that Beenie Man is the father. Although Beenie nor D'Angel have confirmed the results, sources reveal that Beenie Man will probably soon be paying child support.

Sophia Brown - Love You Pure

2007-12-03T22:28:00.000-08:00

PICS- Miss China Wins Miss World 2007

2007-12-01T20:32:00.000-08:00

Miss China has won the Miss World 2007 Competition in Sanya, China with Angola finishing as first runner-up and Mexico as second runner-up. Miss Trinidad and Tobago, Valene Maharaj, landed a spot in the top five position and Miss Jamaica, Yendi Phillips, managed to make the top 15.

PICS-Vybz Kartel's Rum

2007-12-01T20:22:00.000-08:00

REMIX- Wyclef Jean Feat. Lil Wayne, Akon & Raekwon - Sweetest Girl

2007-12-01T20:15:00.000-08:00

Akon Gets Charged For Tossing A Guy Off-Stage

2007-11-30T21:41:00.000-08:00

Akon is facing criminal charges after a fan said she suffered a concussion when the hip-hop star tossed a teenager off the stage and onto her in the concert crowd.

Akon, 34, is scheduled to appear in Fishkill Town Court on Monday morning for arraignment on a misdemeanor charge of endangering the welfare of a minor, and second-degree harassment, a violation, according to a news release Thursday from Police Chief Donald Williams.

Audience members said that a spectator lobbed something at Akon and that the singer asked the crowd to point out the culprit. A security guard picked out a 15-year-old and sent him up to the stage, where Akon hoisted him onto his shoulders and flung him into the crowd.

The boy landed on Abby Rosa, who told the Poughkeepsie Journal she was later found to have a concussion. She said she has hired a lawyer and spoken to Fishkill police.

The singer's Manhattan lawyer, Benjamin Brafman, released a statement a few days after the June 3 concert at Dutchess Stadium saying there was no basis for criminal charges. A call to his office Thursday evening wasn't immediately returned.

In April, Akon drew criticism for having on-stage simulated sex with a 14-year-old girl at a concert in Trinidad. He later apologized, saying he didn't realize the girl was underage. The incident led Verizon to withdraw its sponsorship of Akon's tour with Gwen Stefani, with whom he performs on the hit song "The Sweet Escape."

Akon's latest album, "Konvicted," has sold more than 1 million copies in the United States. His hits include "Don't Matter," "I Wanna Love You" with Snoop Dogg and "Smack That" with Eminem. He won favorite male soul/rhythm & blues artist at the recent American Music Awards.

Associated Press

Kris Kelli - Sweet Intro

2007-11-30T21:02:00.000-08:00

Jamaican Artists and Director Ras Kassa Fight Against HIV/AIDS

2007-11-29T21:30:00.000-08:00

Video Director Ras Kassa, CeCile and Tanya Stephens will be a part of a MTV Networks International and UNICEF television program called "Xpress".

The program, which is a co-production of MTV Brazil, Tempo and MTV Latin America, is expected to be a way to generate more awareness of HIV/AIDS to a younger audience and will be aired globally on World AIDS Day (December 1, 2007). Within the special, both artistes, CeCile and Tanya Stephens, as well as director Ras Kassa, will be expressing their views on varying cultural and social issues.

Alaine - Rise In Love

2007-11-29T19:49:00.000-08:00

Sean Kingston Booed In Trinidad & Tobago

2007-11-29T19:10:00.000-08:00

At the Zen night club in Trinidad & Tobago, Sean Kingston was booed while performing and received a poor response from the older crowd.

According to reports, Kingston's previous show for the younger audience was well received, however, once it was time for him to perform for the older crowd, the response was low and he was eventually booed during parts of his performance. Kingston also did not return to the stage for an encore of his smash summer hit "Beautiful Girls".

EINSTEIN-BLACK RAIN FALL

2007-11-29T19:04:00.001-08:00

D' Angel Gets Mafia House

2007-11-26T21:37:00.000-08:00

After the very public battle between Beenie Man and D'Angel over Mafia House, D'Angel has managed to gain full ownership of the company.

Mafia House will now be called Angel's Productions and it will be dealing with her bookings and productions as well as Angel's Boutique.

But the drama doesn't end there, Beenie Man recently took a paternity test to verify whether Marco Dean is his son and made sure to announce this decision to the public. Also, the media attention seems to be having it's adverse effects, as D'Angel was royally booed at Nikki- Z's birthday bash held recently in Hellshire.

Tessanne Chin - Black Books

2007-11-26T21:19:00.000-08:00

Mighty Crown Wins Final World Clash

2007-11-26T20:48:00.001-08:00

Mighty Crown is once again the reigning champions for the Final World Clash which was held on Saturday, November 24, 2007 at Amazura in NY.

Mighty Crown won the title over Bass Odyssey, who are also well known contenders and pass winners. David Rodigan, who went up against Ninja Man, won his clash, even though Ninja Man managed to deliver during his segment. However , it seems the clash between Beenie Man and Mattherhorn was a tie, as the patrons enjoyed both artists and were unable to declare an official winner.