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Mary J. Blige and her husband, Martin Isaacs, are buried in tax and financial troubles. In February, the New Jersey tax authorities filed a state tax lien against them for $901,769. But compared to the federal tax lien of $3.4 million that's a drop in the tax bucket problems.

Their IRS liens include:
$574,907 for 2009
$2.2 million for 2010
$647,604 for 2011

The couple is being sued by various banks for more than $3 million in defaulted mortgages. Blige and Isaacs own an 18,000-square-foot mansion in Saddle River, New Jersey, and a $2.5-million house in...

(AP) Cedric Brooks, a Jamaican saxophone player and influential roots reggae musician, has died. He was 70.

One of Brooks' sisters, Paulette Keise, said he died Friday of cardiac arrest at New York Hospital Queens. She said Saturday that he suffered from high blood pressure and diabetes and fell ill several years ago, losing his ability to speak.

Brooks began his music career in the late 1960s as a studio musician, playing in songs such as Burning Spear's "Door Peep." He also had hits with trumpet player David Madden including "Money Maker" and "Mystic Mood."...

Jamaica's police force arrested a suspect on Monday in the beating, stabbing and robbery of Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller's older brother Vincent Simpson.

Andre Foreman, 21, of Kingston, was arraigned on charges of aggravated robbery, wounding with intent to kill and illegal possession of a firearm. He is due to appear in court on Friday.

The robbers took J$30,000 ($310), a television set, a pistol and other items from Simpson, who remains in a Kingston hospital. Two other men who were suspected to be involved in the attack remain at large.

Police in Jamaica have detained two teenage girls in the death of a 39-year-old man as they investigate accusations that he tried to rape one of them.

Police said Friday that Phillip Bell lured the two girls, ages 16 and 14, to his house to use his computer on Thursday afternoon. Police said Bell apparently tried to rape one of the girls, prompting the other girl to attack him with a machete.

The man was taken to the hospital, where he later died. No one has been charged for his death.

Grammy-winning singer Lauryn Hill has been sentenced to three months in prison for failing to pay about $1 million in taxes. Hill pleaded guilty last year to three counts of failing to file tax returns on more than $1.8 million between 2005 and 2007.

Before the sentencing, her attorney had said Hill had paid more than $970,000 to satisfy the state and federal tax liabilities. Hill had faced a maximum sentence of one year each on three counts. Her attorney had sought probation.

Hill must also pay penalties and taxes still owed, a $60,000 fine, serve a year on...

New York Hot 97 DJ and producer Calvin "Mr. Cee" LeBrun was arrested last night in a prostitution sting. The 46-year-old Hot 97 employee was taken into custody in Brooklyn after trying to solicit an undercover police officer who was posing as a male prostitute.

This is the DJ’s third time being arrested on prostitution related charges in the last three years. Mr Cee was busted on loitering for the purpose of engaging in a prostitution on October 8, 2010 in Lower Manhatten. He pled guilty to those charges a month later. He was arrested in March 2011 after police...

The older brother of Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller was held up, beaten and stabbed at his business early Thursday morning, May 2 2013.

Vincent Simpson, who is 71 years old, is the managing director of Simpson's Dollar Saver clothing and dry goods store in the heart of volatile downtown Kingston. He was attacked shortly after he showed up to open the store around 4 a.m.

Police stated that the robbers took about J$30,000 (US$310), a television set, a pistol and other items from Simpson. Vincent Simpson was taken to the hospital and is expected...

One of reggae’s most prolific artists Sizzla returns with his 70th album The Messiah on May 28th (Kalonji Music/VP Records). Since his emergence in 1995, the enigmatic vocalist has undeniably put his stamp on the genre regardless of the current style or trend. His latest effort showcases his musical depth, passion and precision in partnership with Bread Back productions.

Mostly written and executive produced by Sizzla himself, Kalonji’s full scope of talents are displayed on The Messiah. With a fresh perspective in 2013, the man on a musical mission inspires...

Chris Kelly, one-half of the 1990s rap duo Kris Kross, died Wednesday of an apparent drug overdose. . He was 34. Police was called to Kelly's home at around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. He was transported to the south campus of the Atlanta Medical Center.

"It appears it may have been a possible drug overdose," said Cpl. Kay Lester, a spokeswoman for the Fulton County police.

Their first, and by far most successful song, was "Jump." The hit, off their multi platinum 1992 debut album "Totally Krossed Out," featured the two trading versus and rapping the refrain, the...

NBA legend Michael Jordan tied the knot with Yvette Prieto in a star-studded, extravagant wedding ceremony in Palm Beach, Fla. on Saturday, Apr. 27, 2013.

Jordan, 50, and the Cuban-American model Yvette, 34, got married at the Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea and then headed to a lavish reception, coordinated by star wedding planner Sharon Sacks, in a large tent at Bear's Club in Jupiter, Florida.

It's Reported that the couple's wedding cost an estimated $10 million. Wow

Intuit Concepts in association with Ocean Spray Flavour Splash, has partnered to give away two Black Entertainment Television (BET ) Experience tickets to two lucky Jamaicans. Flavour Splash will also ensure that the BET Experience winner and their guest get the full celebrity treatment. The lucky winner will be pampered with limo transfer to and from their house to the airport in Jamaica, airline tickets, a weekend chaperone, US$1,000 spending money, and a four-night stay at the JW Marriott.

The BET Experience, will feature several concerts, 106 & Park Live...

A New York family court judge issued a warrant for the immediate arrest of Mr. Vegas baby mother, Shellian McBayne. The Family Court of New York, Bronx County issued the warrant following Shellian’s non-appearance in court on April 23, 2013.

It is said that Mr. Vegas hasn’t seen his young daughter in eight months.

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By: Shannon Shields

"Yes, mi dem a feature."

Jamaica's best kept secret songbird the beautiful Tami Chynn will be performing this Saturday the 20th of April, 2013 at the fabulous Red Bones Blues Cafe for all of her devoted fans and music lovers in general.

Tammar Anika Chin was born June 14th, 1984 and become Tami Chynn in 2005 when she was signed to her first major label. Tami Chynn's resume includes singing, songwriting and dancing. Her first single "Rock U" was an instant success and since then Tami Chynn has went on to work with the likes of...

The House of Representatives in Jamaica has passed a bill calling for tougher prosecution of those involved in multimillion-dollar lottery scams that mostly have targeted elderly Americans.

The governor general of Jamaica is expected to sign the bill, which the Senate also passed on March 21, 2013. The bill targets advanced fee fraud, identity theft, the use of technology for illegally accessing financial accounts and makes the possession of paraphernalia involved in scamming an offense. The bill also prohibits making threats and coercing victims over the...