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(Caribbean News Weekly) – For years, Rihanna has dominated headlines through music, fashion, and business, but her latest recognition spotlights her humanitarian impact across the Caribbean and beyond. The Barbadian superstar has been named to TIME magazine’s inaugural TIME100 Philanthropy list, alongside global figures such as Elton John and Shakira for her ongoing charitable work through […]
(Dancehall Mag) – Vanessa Bling’s new single True Story is a reflection on her perseverance through the scrutiny and legal trouble that reshaped her career after her time in Vybz Kartel’s Portmore Empire. The Jamaican singer, whose real name is Vanessa Saddler, was once known as Gaza Slim, a young voice in Kartel’s camp during the early […]
(Caribbean News Weekly) – Jamaican dancehall artist Popcaan continues to strengthen his international presence after securing a feature on Canadian rap star Drake’s newly released album, Maid of Honour. Popcaan appears on track six, titled Amazing Shape, marking another chapter in the longstanding musical partnership between the Unruly Boss and the OVO frontman. The collaboration forms part […]
(Dancehall Mag) – Tarrus Riley has been removed from the 2026 Best Of The Best Music Fest lineup in Miami after the festival objected to his separate free Fort Lauderdale appearance scheduled days later. Riley’s management issued a statement on Wednesday, May 20, saying the Reggae singer had been “officially contracted and advertised” for the […]
(Caribbean News Weekly) – A spirited regional debate surrounding Caribbean Carnival culture erupted online this week after Grenadian soca artist Mr Killa made comments describing Trinidad Carnival as “big and commercialized” while praising Grenada’s Jab Jab tradition for maintaining what he called a more raw and ancestral authenticity. The comments, made during a recent Caribbean tour appearance […]
(CNW) – On Saturday, July 5, 2025, the very walls of Brooklyn’s Barclays Center trembled—not just from the booming basslines of dancehall, but from the pounding hearts and thunderous love from the sold-out crowd who came to welcome back a living legend. After more than 15 years away from U.S. stages, ‘Warlord’ Bounty Killer—one of dancehall’s fiercest […]
(CNW) – Dominica is turning up the volume for the silver anniversary of its signature cultural event. The Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) has officially launched the 25th edition of the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF), set to take place from October 24 to 26, 2025, at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium in Roseau. Held under […]
(CNW) – Jamaica is once again basking in the global spotlight, featured as one of the coveted destinations in the newly released 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, which officially hit newsstands today. The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) proudly hosted the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit team earlier this year, coordinating a multi-location shoot that highlights Jamaica’s breathtaking beauty, vibrant […]
(Urban Islandz) – Koffee ends her musical hiatus with a new song, “Koffee,” signaling a return after two years. The Jamaican wonder kid took a break from music around 2023 after her meteoric rise on the global stage, leaving some of her fans to speculate if she is choosing an early retirement. Urban Islandz previously reported […]
(CNW) – Trinidad and Tobago’s newly appointed Defence Minister Wayne Sturge has moved swiftly to restrict the public itinerary of Jamaican dancehall star Vybz Kartel, who is set to arrive in the country later this month. According to a legal source within the ministry and reporting by the Trinidad Guardian, Sturge has prohibited the artist—born Adidja […]
