Highlights
(Dancehall Mag) – Dancehall superstar Bounty Killer will hit a US stage for the first time in fifteen years with the event dubbed ‘The Return of the Warlord Bounty Killer’. The event will explode on Saturday, July 5 at the 18,000-capacity Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Paul ‘Bankie’ Giscombe, manager of Grammy Award-winning dancehall […]
(Caribbean News Weekly) – The Queen of Dancehall, Spice, and her powerhouse crew, Spice Army, have claimed victory at the Red Bull Culture Clash 2025 in London, solidifying their dominance in the world of sound system clashes. Taking place at DRUMSHEDS on March 8, the event saw a sold-out crowd of 10,000 fans witnessing a […]
(USA Today) – Lionel Messi sneaked behind a back line of defenders and scored a goal in the final minute of his first game in Jamaica on Thursday night. Messi scored in the 92nd minute as Inter Miami advanced past Jamaica Premier League champions Cavalier FC with a 2-0 win during their second round-of-16 matchup in the Concacaf Champions […]
(Caribbean News Weekly) – Reggae icons Sting and Shaggy recently brought their latest single, Til A Mawnin, to live television audiences with performances on LIVE with Kelly and Mark and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Their whirlwind trip to New York City showcased the infectious energy of their new track, marking a major milestone in its growing success. […]
(Caribbean New Weekly) – Gospel artist Kirk Franklin has issued a public apology after facing backlash from conservative Christians in Jamaica for his performance attire during the “Fun in the Son” concert last April. The annual event, organized by Best Dressed Chicken, a brand under the Jamaica Broilers Group, is known for its commitment to […]
(Dancehall Mag) – Dancehall artist Busy Signal is calling for support from Jamaican authorities after his application for a Canadian visitor visa was denied. In an Instagram post on Friday, the Stay So artist shared a letter from the Canadian High Commission dated December 19, 2024, which stated that the decision was based on concerns about whether he would […]
(Caribbean News Weekly) – The Ministry of Education, Sports, and Creative Industries has unveiled the glittering roster of nominees for Antigua and Barbuda’s 2024 Senior Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year awards. Among the honorees is West Indies cricket sensation Alzarri Joseph, who leads a line-up of 12 extraordinary athletes vying for the coveted accolade […]
(Caribbean News Weekly) – The 56th Annual NAACP Image Awards nominees have been revealed, with Bob Marley: One Love earning significant recognition across several key categories. The movie’s official soundtrack, released under Tuff Gong/Island Records, is nominated for Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Album alongside projects like Genius: MLK/X (Songs from the Original Series), Reasonable Doubt (Season 2) (Original Soundtrack), The Book of Clarence (The Motion Picture […]
(Urban Islandz) – Vybz Kartel makes it official with a diamond engagement ring for his fiancee Sidem Ozturk. The dancehall legend shared a clip on Instagram on Tuesday (November 5) for his three million followers to see. The one-minute clip shows Vybz Kartel standing outside a hotel room before popping out the sparkling diamond engagement ring he […]
