June 23, 2017
“Go Crazy” with Prince’s Purple Rain Deluxe and Deluxe-Expanded Edition, in stores now
This Sunday marks the 33rd anniversary of the release of Prince's iconic 1984 album Purple Rain, and today sees the release of the deluxe edition and the deluxe expanded edition of the album. As previously reported, the Purple Rain deluxe edition…
June 23, 2017
Johnny Depp says “assassination” comment about President Trump was a “bad joke”
Hours after actor Johnny Depp made it sound like he'd be interested in killing President Trump, he's saying he's sorry. Depp seemingly referenced Abraham Lincoln's assassin, actor John Wilkes Booth, while introducing his new film The Libertine at…
June 23, 2017
Hapilos Digital Music Awards on Aug 22
The seventh 21st Hapilos Digital Music Awards is scheduled for August 22 at Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston. It will be based on digital sales data provided by over 200 retail outlets for music released between April 1 and March 31. Awards will be…
June 22, 2017
FLOW wins 11 Telly Awards
FLOW Jamaica has copped 11 awards for multimedia campaigns in the international Telly Awards 2017 — the premier award for the best in TV and cable, digital and streaming, and non-broadcast productions. The telecommunications firm said it received…
June 22, 2017
Peter Tosh’s son left in coma following jail beating
The family of the late reggae icon and marijuana activist Peter Tosh is seeking answers after they say his son was left in a coma following an attack in a New Jersey jail, where he was serving a six-month sentence on pot possession charges. Jawara…
June 21, 2017
John Legend postpones tour dates
John Legend is feeling a little under the weather and needs some time to recuperate. That means that the Oscar, Grammy and Tony winner is canceling two tour dates this week. John recently tweeted to fans, "I want to personally apologize. I've…
June 21, 2017
Mobb Deep’s Prodigy dead at 42
Prodigy, best known one-half of iconic hip hop duo Mobb Deep, has died, possibly due to complications from sickle cell anemia. He was 42. A statement from the late artist's publicist to XXL magazine reads, "It is with extreme sadness and disbelief…
June 20, 2017
Films to watch this summer
If you like giant robots, costumed crime-fighters or computer-generated simians, this summer's cinematic offerings are unlikely to disappoint. Blockbusters, though, aren't for everybody. So what is out there if you don't want to watch Transformers:…
June 19, 2017
Carrie Fisher ‘had cocaine’ in her system when she died
Carrie Fisher had three drugs including cocaine in her system when she died, her post-mortem has concluded. The report released on Monday stated the star may have taken cocaine three days before she fell ill on a flight on 23 December, US media…
June 14, 2017
Ariana Grande to get honorary citizenship of Manchester
Ariana Grande is to get honorary citizenship of Manchester under plans put forward by the city council. The council is proposing a new system to recognise outstanding contributions to the city. The US singer is in line to be the first recipient for…