Celebrity News
(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 […]
(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 […]
(Caribbean Loop)- Damian “Junior Gong” Marley is advocating for more Caribbean countries to remove restrictions around the use of marijuana. During his appearance on Night Two of the World Creole Music Festival in Dominica on October 26, the 46-year-old, who has been an advocate for the use of marijuana in both religious and personal use, […]
(Caribbean News Weekly) – Queen of Dancehall Spice has added another accolade to her illustrious career, officially receiving her platinum plaque from Canada for her chart-topping single “Go Down Deh.” The track, which features fellow Jamaican music legends Shaggy and Sean Paul, is from her Grammy-nominated album 10 and has solidified its status as a […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP)— South Africa defeated Bangladesh by just four runs in another low-scoring game at the T20 World Cup on Monday, a result likely to spark fresh debate over the suitability of the pitch being used in New York. South Africa were restricted to 113-6 in their 20 overs with Heinrich Klaasen top-scoring on […]
(Dancehall Mag) – Queen of Dancehall Spice has revealed that the title of her forthcoming third studio album will be Mirror 25, a nod to her 25 years in Dancehall. “Besties the name of our new Album is “Mirror 25” Get ready it’s finally done,” the So Mi Like It singer shared on Instagram on Tuesday. In a recent Instagram […]
(Urban Island) – Lil Baby’s baby mother, Jayda Cheaves, was in Jamaica over the spring break weekend, turning up with her friends. The Instagram model/entrepreneur attended several local parties and linked up with dancehall star Valiant. Her visit marks the first trip back to Jamaica for Jayda and her friends since 2021 when she and her friend Gregory Wright […]
(Caribbean Loop) – Grenada leaves The Bahamas with 14 medals overall after competing at the 37th Carifta Swimming Championships and the 5-K Open Water competition held in The Bahamas. Team Grenada won seven silver and seven bronze medals. The Grenada Amateur Swimming Association (GASA) says the team’s performance deserves tremendous commendation and each […]
