July 9, 2012
Bunny Wailer to ‘Simmer Down’ Sumfest
The living legend, Bunny Wailer, is slated to close the 20th staging of Reggae Sumfest. This privilege has been granted to the only living Wailer amid the 50th anniversary of not only Jamaica's independence, but the formation of the original…
July 9, 2012
Oscar-Winning Actor Ernest Borgnine Dies at 95
Hollywood actor Ernest Borgnine, who could play heartbreaking sensitive roles as easily as he portrayed hulking bullies, has died at 95 in a Los Angeles hospital. Borgnine entered dramatic school after serving in the U.S. Navy in World War II. He…
July 3, 2012
Rappers Win Big At 2012 BET Awards
Hip-Hop music was front and center last night (July 1) at the 2012 BET Awards in Los Angeles. Jay-Z and Kanye West snagged Best Group as “The Throne,” while Drake won Best Male Hip-Hop Artist. Drake’s Young Money labelmate Nicki Minaj won Best…
July 3, 2012
R KELLY – Sumfest’s Wish comes true
DESPITE rumours that Rhythm and Blues singer R Kelly is having health issues, promoters of Reggae Sumfest are confident the Grammy-winning artiste will perform on July 21. At the launch party on Sunday at Kingston's Waterfront, Summerfest…
July 3, 2012
Ted opens top of the US box office
Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane's debut film, about a foul-mouthed teddy bear called Ted, has topped the US box office in its opening weekend. The comedy, starring Mark Wahlberg, took $54.1 million (£35m), according to studio estimates. Director…
July 3, 2012
Anderson Cooper: I’m Gay
Anderson Cooper has confirmed what most people in the media world and New York already knew: He is gay. "The fact is, I'm gay," Cooperwrote in an email to Daily Beast blogger Andrew Sullivan. "Always have been, always will be, and I couldn't be any…
July 2, 2012
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes to divorce
Hollywood A-listers Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are divorcing, bringing an end to a five-year marriage. The office of celebrity divorce lawyer Jonathan Wolfe confirmed the divorce. "This is a personal and private matter," he said in a statement.…
July 2, 2012
Adele ‘over the moon’ at pregnancy news
Pop star Adele is expecting her first child, she has told fans via a message on her website. The 24-year-old said she and her partner Simon Konecki were "delighted to announce" that they were expecting their first child together. "Obviously we're…
July 2, 2012
Kartel, four co-accused still in custody
Vybz Kartel and four of his five fellow murder accused were yesterday remanded into police custody when they appeared in the Home Circuit Court. The men were all remanded until July 20 when bail applications will be made on their behalves.…
July 2, 2012
Singer Da’Ville returns with new album
LOVERS' rock singer Da'ville is back with his third album, Krazy Love, a 14-track set he is confident will put him back in the dancehall reckoning. Krazy Love, which Da'Ville describes as his "best work to date" includes the songs This Love, Now…