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Promoter Dexton Ennis yesterday dismissed notions that Follow Di Arrow is an Alliance show.  He explained that the show got its name from Bounty Killer's song of the same name. And at the time when he started the show, Ennis said he had very close affiliations to the Alliance leader. "The show is branded as an Alliance show and I want to defuse that. It is not an Alliance show, it is a show for the people. It is for everybody, every dancehall artiste work pon the show already," he told the weekend star.

People mi nuh know which one a di story dem fi believe, say Assassin married, or him a get married. Any which way, one marriage in full effect plus a next baby on the way. Congrats to yuh and yuh family sir. But look here now. Wid all a dem family tings yah wah deh come up pon yuh, yuh a mek enough money fi comfortable? And me a talk serious. Cause yuh nuh really push yuh music di way it 

Kartel has been embroiled in controversy over the visible lightening of his skin, admitting to the use of 'cake soap' which has grabbed the attention of overseas websites and radio stations. Last week allhiphop.com , as well as www.rollingout.com discussed the deejay's skin lightening. On allhiphop.com , Kartel was featured with the headline 'Hip-Hop Rumors: Dark-Skin Reggae Artist Lightens Skin' in which they wrote, "I thought black was beautiful!? Well, it is, but reggae artiste Vybz Kartel is doing the opposite of what people do when they tan. He's been lightening his skin." lighter-skinned man

Dancehall artiste Kym has officially joined force with Bounty Killer-led Alliance. The artiste changed her name from Gaza Kym after parting ways with Vybz Kartel-led Portmore Empire early last year.

NEW YORK, United States — A total of 1,268 Jamaicans were deported by United States authorities last year, continuing a downward trend since 2008 when the number totalled 1,603 followed by 1,480 in 2009. Clifford Chambers, the security attaché at the Jamaican Embassy in Washington, said in an interview that more than 300 other Jamaicans have exhausted deportation proceedings and have been given final removal orders, while orders are pending against another 488.

Vybz Kartel. Gospel artiste Dwayne Jackson has penned a song challenging dancehall deejay Vybz Kartel to change his lifestyle, consider the repercussions of what he is doing and to seek Christ. Jackson told the media that he wanted to make a serious statement, because Kartel needs to realise he is not a god.

THE year 2010 brought some interesting trends in male fashion, and after much prompting from a female friend, I’ve decided to add my two cents to the discussion. Now in the past few years, fashion in Jamaica has undergone many transformations, some of which I find to be ridiculous and disturbing.

Speaking with the star yesterday, Tiki, whose real name is Clovette Harris, said she was baptised three weeks ago at the New Testament Church of God in Palmers Cross, Clarendon. "It is something I always wanted to do. I was always a God person, even though I am an entertainer. I always go to church. I was just home and I just said I am ready, and went to the church," said Tiki, who won the competition in 2009, alongside Poor and Boasy.

The 29-year-old singer claims she only had one boyfriend when she was a teenager and their relationship never went as far as the bedroom and she has never dated anyone else apart from her rapper spouse – who she met in 2002.

THE entertainment community in New York is said to be bracing for the arrival of reggae firebrand I-Octane whose performances have ignited the audiences in Jamaica and sparked a demand for his brand of dancehall reggae on the international scene.

HE was hoping for his break that would put him on the world stage as an entertainer like his adopted father and friend Ritchie Stevens, but the voice of 22-year-old Demar Graham, whose stage name was Copper Cat, was silenced late Thursday night by a single shot to his chest outside the gate of his Kingston 10 home. "Can someone tell me this is a dream," pleaded Stevens who struggled to come to terms with the reality that the 14-year relationship he had with Graham had come to a tragic end. Only a few hours before he had dropped off Graham at the nearby MegaMart store along Waterloo Road where he had gone to purchase credit for his new BlackBerry phone.

Vybz Kartel. Leader of the Alliance camp, veteran DJ Bounti Killa, is said to be unhappy with the decision to add Vybz Kartel to the Follow the Arrow line up.

Black Ryno. Dancehall artiste, Black Ryno has been slapped with a $4 ,000 fine or 30 days in prison after he pleaded guilty to possession of an offensive weapon. Ryno, whose real name is Romain Anderson, appeared before the Half- Way-Tree Criminal Court on Thursday on a charge of assault.

WTF? I thought Black was Beautiful!? Well, it is, but reggae artist Vybz Kartel is doing the opposite of what people do when they tan. He's been lightening his skin. Here is what he said, ""This is my new image.  You can expect the unexpected. I feel comfortable with black people lightening their skin. They want a different look. It's tantamount to white people getting a sun tan." 

It's a new year but the same old Flippa. After experiencing a rough year, some of which was spent behind bars, the deejay is back to doing music and his usual flossing.

MIAMI, Florida — The Bayfront Park Amphitheatre in downtown Miami was bursting at the seams as fans of the embattled reggae star, Buju Banton turned out in their numbers for his Before the Dawn Concert here yesterday. At the time of filing this report, the Reggae star, who has been facing drug charges in the United States, had not yet taken the stage. However, all the artistes who performed, gave a good account of themselves.

While the dispute between dancehall artistes Aidonia and Vbyz Kartel may still be weighing in the balance, Aidonia and Ryno have made peace.

THE offer of a free high-end mobile TV phone on which owners can watch embattled reggae star Buju Banton's highly anticipated Florida concert live pulled hundreds of people to LIME stores in Kingston yesterday. The rush, which started from before the stores were opened, eventually resulted in the telecoms provider suspending the offer, which it cleverly titled the 'Buju Trade-in Special', at mid- afternoon, leaving large numbers of people disappointed.

Deejay's producers approached Blue Power to use soap-making machinery in video Dr Dhiru Tanna, chairman of Blue Power Group limited, soap manufacturer and building retailer, has rubbished claims that the popular 'blue soap' or 'cake soap' made by his company, has any skin lightening effect, or that the controversy surrounding the product has increased sales. "Blue soap does not bleach. It has no ingredients in it that damages the skin," Tanna said. "If anybody is saying that it will discolour the skin or take off pigmentation that is absolutely not true," he told the Business Observer.

Deejay Vybz Kartel earned the selectors' choice for top 2010 artiste, based on the sheer quantity of his hits selected by the compilers of various dancehall mix-tapes.

FANS of Buju Banton who cannot reach Miami to attend his 'Before the Dawn' concert this weekend, can catch watch it in Jamaica on LIME Mobile TV. There is tremendous anticipation around the event this Sunday, given that Banton is awaiting a trial date in 

Despite being advertised for the event Singjay Tanya Stephens will not be appearing on this year's Pepsi Rebel Salute.

After making Clarks the popular shoe to be worn in 2010 , deejay Vybz Kartel is looking to run 2011 with ' Addi's', his own brand of shoes that will be distributed in Jamaica.

Sean Paul and Jodi 'Jinx' Stewart. People, it look like Sean Paul finally go married.

Dancehall artiste Moses 'Beenie Man' Davis had his bail extended in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday.  

Celebrating her 40th birthday this weekend, Macka told she believes it was the right time to tell all about her life. She said, "The book is just about me, my whole life and what it means to feel grown and sexy. It's telling all about me from the beginning, my struggles, the ups and downs and how I got involved in the industry." With over 20 years in the business under her belt, Macka says this was the easiest novel for her to write as it

Speaking at the launch of the festival in Kingston last Thursday, Tony Rebel noted that many have questioned the inclusion of the popular deejay, known for his 'gangster for life' persona, on the festival known for its positive messages. "Over the years we have been fearless explorers of the music business and this is just one

LOVE him, hate him, criticise him, there is no taking away from the fact that this deejay's popularity has grown by leaps and bounds. Undoubtedly he is the top gun in the dancehall these days. Some may question his not so wholesome habits, but that has certainly not proved to be a deterrent where his many fans are concerned.

The Sumfest stage lit up when international R&B act Usher took centrestage on International Night II at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex in St James.