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An informant who helped federal agents build a drug case against Jamaican reggae singer Buju Banton has been paid $3.3 million for helping law enforcement in numerous cases over several years, lawyers said in court this morning. An attorney for Banton, whose real name is Mark Anthony Myrie, said he plans to argue that the singer was entrapped by the informant, who

The dancehall deejay known for his high roller profile is currently in US Federal custody. Tongues went wagging over the weekend as reports surfaced that Flippa Mafia had gotten into trouble with the United States law. Checks made with the U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement Department revealed that the deejay is indeed in a federal detention facility in Miami. Checks reveled that he is currently been held at The Federal Detention Center (FDC) in Miami, Florida, which is an administrative facility housing male and female inmates. A Public Affairs Officer, Nicole Navas revealed that Flippa Mafia whose real name is Andrew Davis is currently in

Dancehall artiste Flippa Mafia aka The King of Flossing had the audience cracking when he lyrical attacked Bounty Killer at the Best of The Best show held on May 24 at Bicentennial Park in Miami, Florida. When Flippa entered, the stage fans were expecting the usual Champaign spilling performance from the Flossing King. Flippa however erased such thought when he decided to poke fun at the Alliance leader Bounty Killer with lines from his song titled Unfinished House produced by Liv-Up on the Good Life Riddim. "Cause mi vehicle caan dera dan mi house...And mi rims caan dera dan mi couch ...Bounty a hype over unfinished house ...and all now him madda caan lef Water house.

Deejay Vybz Kartel is planning to build a library in the Big Yard community, located off Mannings Hill Road. The library will be called the 'Adidja Palmer Library and Net Café' and will hopefully be opened by mid-April. When spoke with the artiste yesterday, he explained that he has already bought a 20-foot container which is being formatted to accommodate six computers and books, including encyclopaedias. He said, "I spoke to a high-ranking officer from Constant Spring Police Station, a Mr Wray Palmer, who gave me the idea. He said instead of giving money to the residents which is like a hand-to-mouth kinda thing, why not build something that the community at large can benefit from forever, like a library. That's where I got the idea." According to the deejay, he is in the process of seeking formal permission from city officials to open the library but has complete confidence that he will not encounter any problems in doing so. prominent high sc...

Deejay Vybz Kartel surely knows how to grab head lines (no pun intended.) He has positioned himself as the top deejay locally and last year released a slew of songs which ensured that he claimed the coveted DJ of the Year title for 2009. Kartel, as the self-proclaimed President of the Gaza and the leader of the now crumbling Portmore Empire, has had his fair share of criticism as being a 'gangsta', just like many deejays of this era have been labelled. However, the name Gaza speaks for itself, as the Gaza Strip which borders Egypt and Israel is known for some of the fiercest gun battles between the Palestinians and the Israelis. Kartel has been accused of (and has denied) beating wayward members of the Portmore Empire into submission and the recent shooting up and fire-bombing of deejay Blak Ryno's house sent tongues wagging. Blak Ryno subsequently released a song in which he said the he was not "him pickney" and therefore had no right to beat him. In Se...

Following weeks of public debate and high profile media coverage, Barbados Prime Minister David Thompson announced yesterday that the Vybz Kartel/Mavado unity concert - scheduled for tomorrow - has been officially canceled. PM Thompson is quoted in the Barbados Advocate as saying: "...I am happy to announce that in deference to the expressed wishes and the anxieties of a wide cross section of Barbadians, that the organizers of the Vybz Kartel/Mavado show and the Youth Forum have agreed to the revamping of initiatives resulting in the cancellation of this weekend's activities." Dancehall Deejay Vybz Kartel offers the following statement: "It is very unfortunate that the government in Barbados would cancel a show with two of the most influential Dancehall artists, especially a show promoting peace and unity amongst school children who take the whole Gaza/Gully phenomenon out of proportion. But we have to respect the decision of the Pri...

Digicel Rising Stars goes hunting for its new host to be the face of its seventh season tomorrow in Montego Bay. With former host Yendi Phillipps announcing in February she would not be returning, the producers of Jamaica's most popular TV show don't have much time to find and groom its host, as airing is scheduled to begin on June 6. Tomorrow's audition takes place at the Wexford Hotel between 2 and 7 p.m. and will be followed by another on Thursday at the Knutsford Court Hotel from noon to 7 p.m. Show producer Sharon Schroeter said similar to the contestants, the public would vote for the show's next host. "Anyone in Jamaica, male or female, over the age of 18 who believes they have the talent the vibe and the excitement to be the next host for Digicel Rising Stars can audition," said Schroeter. "Jamaica has, over the last several years, embraced the competition and we thought it would be a great idea for Jamaica to ch...

TAMPA - Claims that a Grammy-nominated reggae singer is being treated inhumanely in jail while awaiting trial on drug charges are "lies," a federal prosecutor said today. A lawyer for singer Buju Banton filed a motion Monday saying his client had been placed in maximum security because he "had the audacity to share his food with another inmate." Defense attorney David Oscar Markus also claimed Banton had lost 40 pounds because he was denied the vegetarian diet he requires for religious reasons. He said Banton's "mental and physical health has been rapidly deteriorating," and that the transfer has hindered his ability to prepare for his April 19 trial. But Assistant U.S. Attorney James Preston presented evidence that Banton, whose real name is Mark Myrie, has gained 11 pounds. Banton was 150 pounds when was booked into the Pinellas County Jail on Jan. 5. After Markus filed his motion, Banton was weighed again and the scale read 161 pound...

Damian ‘Jr Gong’ Marley, son of Reggae legend Bob Marley, will be the closing act at WOMAD Abu Dhabi 2010, the festival’s organisers announced on Sunday. Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) and WOMAD (World Of Music Arts and Dance) confirmed that Marley will make his first ever appearance in the UAE and is one of a number of new artists announced to play the three-day music festival. The new artists confirmed to appear at the free festival, taking place at the Abu Dhabi Corniche from Thursday April 22, include Amparo Sánchez from Spain, Debashish Bhattacharya from India, Mayra Andrade from Cape Verde, Sierra Maestra from Cuba, Ilham Al Madfai from Iraq, Tinariwen from Mali performing with Mehdi Haddab from Algeria and Kyp Malone and Tunde Adebimpe from US band ‘TV on the Radio’. Last week, it was announced that Egyptian legend Hakim is set to headline the event. Founded in 1980 by former Genesis lead singer Peter Gabriel, the fir...

NEW YORK (AP): Ludacris' latest album features a number of female rappers - but the Grammy-winner acknowledges there's one lady he really wanted to work with. "I think Lauryn Hill is like extremely talented and I can say I did try to do that, it just didn't work itself out," he says of the multiple Grammy-winning singer-rapper, whose only studio album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill , has sold more than eight million units in the United States since its release in 1998. While the reclusive former Fugees performer didn't make it on Battle of the Sexes , Ludacris' seventh studio release, he successfully recruited Lil Kim, Eve, Trina and newcomer Nicki Minaj. Though he's managed to surround himself with female rappers on the new album, Ludacris knows that women haven't had the greatest success in hip-hop, especially in the last few years. He said that's because female rappers misjudge their audience. "They want to...

In today’s fast paced world, filled with drive thru ATM’s, fast food and smart phones, the next logical step is “ fast fucks ”.   During this recession period, I know it’s gotta be hard on guys to maintain having a girlfriend (s).  So why not downsize to a fuck buddy? A fuck buddy (FB) is someone you have sex with “no strings attached”.  There’s no dating, no roses and you don’t have to introduce her as your significant other!  But you do get to call her at 3 a.m. when you’re leaving the party to see if she wants to fuck. I’m sure the idea may sound immoral, but there is nothing wrong with two consenting adults satisfying each other’s sexual needs.  Besides, guys have been doing this for decades; they just never informed us ladies…right fellas? As with everything else in this life, there are rules to this game, so follow these simple dos and don’ts to experience the advantage of sex…without the obligations. 1....

LAS VEGAS (AP):  Sarah Jessica Parker and her Manhattan gal pals are taking their sexy ways to a new city. Sex and the City 2, due in theatres May 27, sends Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon on a trip to the Middle East as they visit Abu Dhabi. While the sequel allows Parker's Carrie Bradshaw a chance to spend quality time with her chic posse, it also gave the actresses more opportunity to hang together than they've had before. "This is probably the most time the characters have ever spent together," Parker said in an interview at last week's ShoWest convention for theatre owners, where distributor Warner Bros premiered a new Sex and the City 2 trailer. "Simultaneously, it was the first time that the four actors left the country, lived together, worked together for almost eight weeks solid - and when I say lived together, I mean breakfast, lunch and dinner together every single night," Parker conti...

Dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel is claiming that he lost his mobile phone, leading to the unauthorised release of pictures with two women performing oral sex on him. "I lost my BlackBerry, the rest is history," the Portmore Empire-boss told   yesterday, noting that the phone was lost while he was in Negril. The first two pictures came to the fore about 6 a.m. yesterday morning. Since then, they have been circulating on the Internet, especially on social networking websites like Facebook and Twitter. In those pictures, a woman with a tongue piercing holds his member as they both look into the camera. The woman is light-skinned and has a tattoo on her left shoulder. blonde and red wig Afterwards, received two other pictures, one with the previous woman, who is now at a different angle, and another picture with a different woman. This next female is dark-skinned, has a pierced nose and is wearing a blonde and red wig. But in these two latest photos Vybz Kar...

Patrons, dancers, artistes and other entertainment personalities turned out in their numbers on Wednesday night to share in the fun and frolic as the weekly street dance, Passa Passa, celebrated its seventh anniversary. Among the many celebrities and entertainment personalities who turned out were 'The Doctor' Beenie Man, Tarrus Riley, Konshens, Chino, Dean Fraser, dancer Mystic, Sample Six, Ravers Clavers, Black-er, Macka Diamond and many others. Here are some of the pictorial highlights! (Photos by Niketa Thomas) Visitors from around the world came to get a taste of the Passa Passa flavour. Chino performed some of his hits The Palais Royale girls were awarded for their devotion to the weekly event. The dancers were out in their colours and numbers. Tarrus Riley (left) and Konshens hanging out before taking centre stage to perform. source : The star

Hot on the heels of his acrimonious departure from Vybz Kartel’s Portmore Empire , comes a statement from dancehall deejay, Blak Ryno (real name – Romain Anderson), that he has changed his stage name to ‘Ryno Di Stinger’, and that he is now associated with a new syndicate called “Garrison” which features several artistes including Kaliba, and a producer – Super Blunt. Here are excerpts from the statement: “ Romain Odden Anderson also known as Blak Ryno would like to inform the public that he will be moving on with his music career under the name “Ryno di Stinger”. He would also like to establish that his departure from the Portmore Empire was an act of his maturity and professionalism … He is stronger than ever as he has held himself to high musical standards which have and will continue to yield great results … This Syndicate brags the name “Garrison” as they are talented artist from prominent non-residential areas in Jamaica. They are musically competent ...

  AP Friday, March 26, 2010 TAMPA, Florida – A federal prosecutor says claims that Jamaican reggae star Buju Banton is being treated inhumanely in jail while awaiting trial on drug charges are "lies." Attorney David Markus claimed in a motion Monday his client was placed in maximum security because he shared food with another inmate. Markus' claims also included Banton had lost weight because he was denied the vegetarian diet he requires for religious reasons. Assistant United States Attorney James Preston presented evidence that Banton, born Mark Myrie, has gained 11 pounds. Banton has been in jail on a drug charge since December. US Magistrate Anthony Porcelli said he would not interfere with jail operations. He said he would not order Banton's release because he believes there's a risk of him fleeing.

FOLLOWING weeks of intense public debate and front page headlines in Barbados, the Mavado, Vybz Kartel unity concert scheduled for this weekend has been officially cancelled. Prime Minister David Thompson made the announcement at a press conference held yesterday, exactly two days before the event. Thompson is quoted in the Barbados Advocate as saying: "That quest to do the right thing by Barbadians prompted my request for the meeting with the organisers of the proposed show and I am happy to announce that in deference to the expressed wishes and the anxieties of a very wide cross-section of Barbadians, that the organisers of the Mavado/Vybz Kartel show and Youth Forum have agreed to the revamping of initiatives resulting in the cancellation of this weekend's activities." The deejays, Kartel (left) and Mavado, have agreed to the demands for clean-up for the benefit of one and all The prime minister said that persons were mainly concerned wit...

Another dancehall artiste has landed in trouble with the Tax Administration Department. Elephant Man, whose given name is O'Neil Bryan, was on Wednesday night prevented from leaving the island by immigration officials due to tax related matters. It is understood that the artiste owes the government millions of dollars in unpaid taxes. We understands that the artiste and his entourage arrived at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James enroute to England when he was told that a stop order had been placed on him. Members of his entourage were however allowed to leave the island. When our News Centre contacted the Tax Administration Department, Director of Communications Meris Haughton declined to comment on the specific case involving Elephant Man. However Miss Haughton noted that stop orders at the island's ports are being used as a strategy by the tax authorities as they intensify their drive to force delinquent tax payers to settle their ...

  When ‘it’ girl Kiki Lewis got the job as host of the Digicel Rising Stars Chill Room – the place where specially invited artistes and the contestants hang out each week on the popular talent hunt – it was a match made in heaven. Well, two seasons and one tell-all documentary later, Kiki has been given the boot. The cutesy, media darling will not be chilling with the stars this season, according to reports. Although the producers have not given any official statement, the general opinion of John Public is that Kiki’s documentary in which she candidly speaks about spending time in prison overseas on drugs trafficking charges, played a major role in their decision. It is expected that the Chill Room will remain, but a new host is definitely in the making. The documentary, Our Very Own: Locked Up Abroad, produced by Advanced Media Productions, explores drug trafficking in Jamaica and shows Kiki as a misguided 18-year-old who made a bad choice. Now an anti-drug t...

Citing an unnamed but “rock solid” source, the site says “legendary singer Beyoncé and her hip hop mogul husband Jay Z are expecting their first child together.” The report also says Beyoncé is doing well and is “expected to continue working throughout her pregnancy.” Keep in mind, this rumor pops up from time to time. Google “Beyoncé pregnant” and prepare for an avalanche of speculation. Jay-Z packed Philips Arena last month, and the day after his concert he was spotted with Beyoncé and Atlanta’s Jermaine Dupri at Stats, the sports bar just down the street from the arena. Along with a crowd of about 10 friends, the trio sat in the restaurant’s Lincoln Lounge area and watched sports. We were told at the time that while Dupri munched on nachos and fruit punch, Jay-Z sipped a Corona and the Mrs. enjoyed a refreshing Smartwater spiked with raspberry iced tea flavored Crystal Light. Wonder if they were celebrating?

COLOMBO, March 24, 2010 (AFP) -- Sri Lanka yesterday said it had refused US rap star Akon entry to the island following protests that a music video he produced was offensive to Buddhists. Director General of Information Anusha Pelpita said Sri Lanka would not grant the US star a visa for next month's planned concert at a cricket ground in Colombo. "The government has taken into consideration the sensibilities of the Buddhists who have been offended by one of his videos which showed scantily clad women dancing in front of a Buddha statue," Pelpita told AFP. He said Colombo decided to stop the Grammy Award-nominated star's concert planned for April 24, despite hopes from the official Tourism Promotion Bureau that his visit would attract more holidaymakers to the island.

    March 24, 2010. Snitchin groupies is the new IN THING in 2010. MediaTakeOut.com told you the story of the jumpoff named Katt, who admitted to having RELATIONS with rappers Bow Wow, Mack Maine and Nelly. Well now another girl, a known PROSTITUTE . . . is claiming that rapper Lil Wayne HIRED HER for her services. Here’s what the girl is saying (courtesy of our FAVORITE groupie Katt): Well the way I even got into contact with him was that he called my girlfriends Eros Advertisement (Escort Service) so she went and saw him, after that I asked her to go also. She didn’t wanna go so I went instead. The second time He was kinda in a rush because he was texted me earlier in the day to come maybe around 1 or so and I didn’t get over there till about 5. Anyways the sex was really good actually, he’s very affectionate. The 3rd time I was at club Play, First we were at a table with sum NFL players, but then they announced Nicki Minaj and t...

Matthew Knowles , he shady businessman and whoring father of Beyonce, has a new baby boy named Nixon born last Thursday from former mistress Alexsandra Wright, according to TMZ. Alexsandra, a small time actress who once appeared on “Scrubs,” filed a paternity suit against Mathew back in October. She is scheduled to appear in court next week to try to receive child support payments from Mathew. Alexsandra, who claims their relationship lasted 18 months, is adamant Matthew is the father, but sources say that he wants a paternity test before dishing out any of Beyonce’s hard earned money.

No apology forthcoming for hurling insults Sadeke Brooks, Staff Reporter Despite hurling insults at many people in the entertainment industry on a video that surfaced on YouTube recently, Ricky Trooper said he was not drunk and will not apologise for his words. The veteran selector ranted on two videos that were posted on OvaDiWallEnt's YouTube channel. Both videos were posted on the website on March 21, under the title 'Ricky Trooper Tells All'. When contacted, Trooper said the videos were recorded mid-January while he was in Atlanta, celebrating his birthday. Although he was drinking liquor, he said he was not drunk but just felt like speaking his mind. "I never drunk yet. Drunk is a person who is intoxicated and never know what he is saying. You can never use drunk as an excuse," he told . "Mi a talk from mi heart. After being in the business for so much years, mi buss bef...

The nights have been long and the days have been cold for one Corporate Area woman, since the theft of her seven-year-old Shih Tzu Poodle, which was reportedly stolen from her Calabar Mews apartment complex in St Andrew last Sunday. So desperate is the woman, Nadine Hamilton, for the safe return of the dog, which she describes as her only company at home, that she is offering $100,000 cash to anyone who brings back the pet safely. "Mi want mi dog, mi nuh eat two days now, mi ah tell yuh de God almighty truth," the woman said yesterday when she was contacted by the star "Mi want back mi dog." Hamilton explained that the dog, named Ashley, was definitely stolen from the premises as the animal is extremely trained and would not leave otherwise. "Someone deliberately took her from the complex, she has lived here for four years and she has never left," the distressed owner explained. "A neighbour across the street said that he saw ...

In Barbados, a show planned for this weekend featuring controversial dancehall artistes Mavado and Vybz Kartel remains in limbo. There has been little information coming from joint organisers, promoter Jack Farrell and the Barbados Youth Action Programme, a Government affiliate under the chairmanship of Independent Member of Parliament Hamilton Lashley. In a radio interview Monday, Mr. Farrell, said he was "calling off" the show because of opposition from the police and members of the public. But he later retracted the position on the advice of his lawyers. Reports later indicated the promoters had applied to the Royal Barbados Police Force for licences to play loud music and to sell alcoholic beverages. Superintendent of the Bridgetown Division, Lybron Sobers, confirmed receiving the applications but said approval would be based on the results of investigations into Saturday's proposed show. A meeting is scheduled for Tuesday involving the organise...

Fifteen people killed across the island. Gunmen went on the rampage across the island Monday leaving 15 persons dead. Most of the victims were reportedly killed in St. Catherine. Among the victims were two taxi operators who were shot dead by gunmen in separate incidents at Corlett Road and Lime Tree Grove, St. Catherine. Dead are 37-year-old Dwight Thompson of Corlett Road and 44-year-old Michael Walker of Lakes Pen. In the first incident about 5 o'clock in the afternoon, colleagues of Mr. Walker who had discovered him missing carried out a search and later found his body with gunshot wounds on the Lime Tree Grove main road. It was removed to the morgue for post mortem. Approximately four hours later, Mr. Simpson's bullet-riddled body was found slumped over the steering wheel of his motor car. The vehicle was found in a ditch along side Corlett Road. Residents had called the police and reported...

It can be difficult to keep track of all the musical offspring of super-fertile reggae king  Bob Marley . Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, and Damian have each carved out their unique notches in their reggae family tree. Julian, elder only to Damian, creates music true to the traditional roots reggae legacy of his father more so than his siblings but incorporates R&B, hip-hop, and dancehall elements as well. In sum, accessible to the trimmed and dreaded alike. His latest release, 2009's  Awake  (recorded in Miami and  Kingston ), is filled with spiritually and socially conscious tracks strong enough to enlighten the sleepiest of dorm room stoners. The production is polished, placing it on the poppy side of the reggae spectrum. Older brother Stephen, who is  Awake 's executive producer, earned two  Grammys  for work on brother Damian's albums, in addition to his four others as an artist. As a performer, Julian has toured the world wi...