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In a turn of events celebrated by fans worldwide, Jamaican reggae artist Sizzla Kalonji has regained his USA visa after years of being barred from entering the country. The news, which broke today, marks a significant moment not only for the artist but also for the music industry and the principles of free expression. Sizzla, born Miguel Orlando Collins, is renowned for his powerful lyrics, conscious messages, and energetic performances that have made him a dominant figure in the reggae scene for decades. However, his career hit a stumbling block in the early 2000s when he faced backlash over his lyrical content, which some critics claimed promoted anti-gay sentiments. This controversy led to numerous protests and cancellations of his...

Cedella Marley officially tendered her resignation as global ambassador for the Reggae Girlz on Thursday (January 4), citing a worsening rift between the senior women’s squad and administrators at the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF). Marley, CEO of Tuff Gong International, said she was disappointed with the “noncommital” tone of JFF executives in recent months amid its ongoing impasse with the Reggae Girlz team and concluded that the federation is no longer receptive to any attempts at reconcilation. Cedella Marley, whose efforts raised more than US$2.75 million towards the development of the sport for women and girls, was first announced as global ambassador in 2014 under the stewardship of late JFF president Captain Horace...

Moses 'Beenie Man' Davis has announced his engagement to his girlfriend, British businesswoman Camille Lee. The entertainer praised Lee for her unwavering support during challenging times and acknowledged her profound influence on his musical journey. “She’s been my pillar, lifting me up and standing by me through every emotional upheaval. Her vibrant spirit has revitalized my music. I couldn’t have achieved this without her unwavering presence. Forever grateful for her love and encouragement,” shared Beenie Man.

Last fall, the blue-chip law firm of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips signed a $400,000 contract to lobby on behalf of the government of Jamaica, spending the next several months talking with the White House and other administration officials about why the United States should not extradite an accused Kingston drug kingpin Christopher 'Dudus' Coke. According to Justice Department records filed under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), Manatt signed the contract to represent the government of Jamaica on Oct. 1, about a month after Coke's indictment was unsealed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The unusual arrangement has fallen apart amid a flurry of charges and counter charges that...

The 66th Annual Grammy Awards nominees have been revealed In the Best Reggae Album category The 66th GRAMMY Awards eligibility period is Oct. 1, 2022 to Sept. 15, 2023. The GRAMMY Awards are open to new recordings released during the eligibility period. These recordings must be commercially released, nationally distributed and available from any date within the eligibility period through at least the date of the current year’s Final Ballot voting deadline. An album is a collection of audio recordings issued for sale, download or streaming as a unit. To qualify as an album, a release must contain at least five tracks (different songs, not different mixes) and have a total playing time of at least 15 minutes or it may have any number of...

The deal, for about 10 recordings through 2017, will guarantee the Jackson estate up to $250 million in advances and other payments and offer an especially high royalty rate for sales both inside and outside the United States, according to people with knowledge of the contract who spoke anonymously because they were not authorized to speak about it publicly. Sony’s contract is a bet on the continued appeal of Mr. Jackson, whose sales spiked after his death in June at the age of 50. With overall record sales on a decade-long plunge, mega-deals like this one have become rare, and Mr. Branca said the deal “exceeds all previous industry benchmarks.” Five years ago Bruce Springsteen signed a deal with Sony worth a reported $110...

Chris Brown reportedly will follow up his on-stage duet with Usher at the recent Jamaica's Reggae SumFest with a series of concerts. According to Bryan-Michael Cox, the two R&B performers are going to embark on a tour together. Beside rumored to do a tour together, Chris Brown and Usher are also reported to have recorded a duet track. They allegedly laid the song at a studio in Montego Bay, Jamaica while staying in the country last month for the summer festival.

International singer, songwriter, actor, Jimmy Cliff has been nominated among 12 artistes into next year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The other nominees are LL Cool J, Donna Summer, Darlene Love Kiss, Red Hot Chili Peppers Genesis, The Hollies and songwriter Laura Nyro, reports the Associated Press. Only five acts are inducted each year. The 2010 class will be announced in December ahead of the 25th annual induction ceremony on March 15, next year, in New York City.

Snoop Dogg was scheduled to perform at the Parkpop festival in The Hague on June 27, 2010. The organisers of free festival Parkpop have signed up Beenie Man to replace rapper Snoop Dogg who was banned from performing in order to "preserve the open and friendly atmosphere". Snoop Dogg's management issued a statement last week saying the rapper is astonished by the ban, pointing out that he is a regular on the European festival circuit and has never been associated with crowd trouble. Beenie Man has agreed in the contract not to perform any anti-gay songs during next weekend's event. Beenie Man was heavily criticised by main sponsor Pepsico for performing an anti-gay song at a reggae concert in Uganda last December and was...

Paris (AP) Paris Hilton was briefly detained in Corsica after sniffer dogs detected a "quite small" quantity of marijuana in her bag, a French newspaper reported Saturday. Corse Matin newspaper said officers at the airport in Figari found about one gram's worth of marijuana. Hilton, who was transiting the French Mediterranean island in a private jet on Friday, was hauled in for questioning and released about 30 minutes later, the report said.

Serani Serani will take St. Kitts and Nevis by storm Sunday when he appears at the Prime Minister’s New Year’s Extravaganza. The event, which is absolutely free, takes place at the Warner Park Cricket Stadium on Sunday January 3rd 2010 from 7 P.M. and features another Jamaican entertainer, A.J. Brown and Trinidadian icon, Lord Relator. Relator and A.J. Brown are down to perform at the Prime Minister’s New Year’s Gala on January 2nd also. Infamus Other artistes on stage at the Prime Minister’s New Year’s Extravaganza include rising Kittitian star Kervin "Infamus" Benjamin , Modern Image, Ronnie Rascal and other local artistes.

Over 300 people thrilled to the sound of Sean Paul, during the opening show of the Big Brother All Africa Stars, who sung three songs.Sean Paul turned the show that was dedicated to the 14 participants in the program into a night of stars, thus fulfilling the aim of the organization. The night was also marked with homage paid to former South African president Nelson Mandela who turned 92 on July 18, and Ghana national soccer squad.

Etana is launching an exclusive music video competiton on reggae-based network RETV this week, which is centred on three of her newly filmed music videos including August Town, Free and Happy Heart. The competition, which runs until the second week of the New Year, culminates Etana's new music promotions. Adding to the excitement of the competition is the fact that fans can vote for their favourite of the three videos and win prizes like a 13" MacBook, Blackberry Curve and Ipod fully loaded with Etana's music. Fans will be prompted to text in their votes, which will be entered into a drawing. The more fans vote, the more chances they will have to win. The competition will air several times a day and end with a live...

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Ali Ollie Woodson, who led the Motown quintet the Temptations in the 1980s and ’90s and helped restore it to hit-making glory with songs like “Treat Her Like a Lady,” died on Sunday in Los Angeles. He was 58. Mr. Woodson was not an original member of the group, which had several lineup changes since it started in the 1960s. Woodson died Sunday in Los Angeles California after battling cancer.

9.58 is Usain Bolt's story so far, in his own words, beautifully illustrated with dozens of specially commissioned photographs. It's about a skinny kid from the parish of Trelawny, where they harvest the best yams in the world. It's about growing up playing cricket and football in the warm Jamaican sun, then discovering that he could run fast, very fast. It's about family, friends and the laid-back Jamaican culture. It's about Auntie Lillian's pork and dumplings and Dad's grocery store in the sleepy village of Sherwood Content. It's about what makes him tick, where he gets his motivation and where he takes his inspiration. It's about the highs and the lows, the dedication and sacrifices required to get to the top. It's about fast...

Former child television star Gary Coleman is in critical condition near his Utah home with what his family calls a "serious medical problem." Utah Valley Regional Medical Center spokeswoman Janet Frank said Coleman, 42, was admitted to the Provo facility on Wednesday but she couldn't release any other details. Coleman lives in Santaquin, which is 55 miles south of Salt Lake City.In February, Coleman suffered a seizure on the set of "The Insider." Coleman has had a string of financial and legal problems, in addition to continuing ill health from the kidney disease he suffered as a child. Coleman has had at least two kidney transplants and has ongoing dialysis. Last fall, Coleman had heart surgery that was complicated by pneumonia.

Celine Dion and husband Rene Angelil are doubly joyful this weekend, they welcome fraternal twin boys who were delivered via C-section on Saturday morning in West Palm Beach, Fla., joining big brother Rene-Charles, age 9. Dion's new sons were born at 5 lbs., 10 oz., and 5 lbs., 4 oz., and are premature but healthy. They will reportedly spend a few days in neonatal intensive care, a common procedure for newborn twins, who often arrive before their due date.

Martin Lawrence and Shamicka Gibbs, his longtime girlfriend, were married in an intimate wedding on Saturday at the actor's home in Beverly Hills. Lawrence, 45, and Gibbs, 35, exchanged Christian vows in the back yard in front of 120 guests, including Eddie Murphy and Denzel Washington. The couple has been together more than a decade. Their daughters Amara, 9, and Iyana, 7, and Lawrence's older daughter Jasmine, 14, from a previous marriage, were all flower girls at the wedding.

David "Mavado" Brooks was involved in a Bike accident on Sunday evening, in the Manor park area of Kingston. ReggaeMe understands that Mavado was travelling on his motorcycle with a group of riders at approximately 5:00pm on sunday when a female driver decided to turn into her driveway, cutting across his lane in which he was riding. Mavado was immediately taken to the Medical Associates Hospital in Kingston where he underwent treatment for some minor cuts and bruises. Doctors also did several X-rays inwhich thankfully all came back as showing that mavado was ok.