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(CNN) – Colombian pop superstar Shakira will perform in Lima, Peru, this Monday, after cancelling a show Sunday night due to an abdominal issue which required hospital admission. Master Live, the company organizing Shakira’s concert in Lima, confirmed on Monday that the event scheduled for Monday, February 17 at the National Stadium in Peru’s capital […]
(Caribbean Loop) – Young women with varying connections to the Caribbean region will showcase their talent, culture, and community spirit at the upcoming Miss Caribbean US 2025 pageant. The event, scheduled for February 16 at the United Majestic Chamber in Philadelphia, features contestants in both adult and teen categories representing various Caribbean nations. The adult […]
(CNW) – Dancehall artist Shenseea won her second MOBO Award on Tuesday, taking home the Best Caribbean Music Act honor at the annual ceremony in Newcastle, England. Shenseea beat out fellow nominees Spice, Popcaan, YG Marley, Valiant, and Skillibeng for the award, which was introduced in 2022 as a successor to the longstanding Best Reggae […]
(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 […]
(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, […]
