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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

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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...

Beyonce kicks off a massive global tour last night that covers twenty cities in Europe and twenty in North America. The North American leg will commence on June 28th in Los Angeles. We’re talking about the ‘The Mrs. Carter Show’ World Tour.

Here’s the complete program -

EUROPE

April 15 – Belgrade, Serbi – Kombank Arena
April 17 – Zagreb, Croatia – Arena Zagreb
April 19 – Bratislava, Slovakia – Slovnaft Arena
April 22 – Amsterdam, Holland – Ziggo Dome
April 24 – Paris, France – Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy
April 25 – Paris, France – Palais...

International Monetary Fund (IMF) to Jamaica representative Gene Leon said on Sunday, Over-consumption is the main reason that's leading Jamaican government current economic woes.

Addressing a forum on promoting Jamaica's small- and medium-sized business, Gene Leon said the country has been consuming far more than it has been able to earn, which leads to the dire unbalance of its Balance of Payment to IMF.

Jamaica used $6.5 billion to import goods, while only earning 1.7 billion from exports in 2012, according to figures released by the Statistical Institute...

(AP) The International Monetary Fund says debt-swamped Jamaica could receive up to $958 million in a four-year package. The IMF says it will recommend this new program to its executive board, which should consider approving it at a meeting later this month.

In a Monday statement, the IMF says Jamaica has successfully met mandated prior actions. It says the success of a new deal depends on strengthening public finances, approving a set of reforms, and debt sustainability.
Overall, Jamaica's debt is over 140 percent of gross domestic product. Roughly 55 percent...

Caribbean songbird Jalena makes a splash with the new video for her provocative hit single, "1 Night Stand." The song was officially released on Jalena's Bad Reputation album, back in May 2012. It is the third full-length studio effort from this eclectic singer and songwriter from Tortola, British Virgin Islands, who effortlessly blends R&B and pop with reggae undertones, giving fans a taste of her diverse island heritage and fusion sound.

1 Night Stand has tongues wagging with its suggestive title, and tackles a subject Jalena felt needed to be...

By: Shannon Shields

The Honorable and Amply Honored Bounty Killer live, up close and personal backed by the Legendary Ruff Kutt Band all at the soon to be legendary Usian Bolt's Tracks and Records Sport Bar. Wow. Sounds awesome? Well, it was and it all took place last night Tuesday the 2nd of April as all the Solid Agency family were all out to support their stablemate Bounty Killer. Bounty Killer's fans were also all out in their numbers to support one of the longest running top entertainers in Jamaica.

The hostess with the most assets Stacious did a...

Standard & Poor's removed Jamaica from "default" status on its debt Wednesday after the country completed a new debt restructuring, while Moody's downgraded the country, saying its fiscal challenges remained deep.

S&P put Jamaica's sovereign rating at a low CCC+, still "junk" level but no longer "selective default," the grade assigned after the government announced in February it would launch a crucial domestic debt swap.

Prior to rating the country in default, S&P had given Jamaica a higher B- grade.

Moody's placed Jamaica on review when the debt swap...

Digital music subscription services have brought us the ability to stream millions of songs on our smartphones, but generally the good ones cost of at least $9.99 a month. A new alternative lets you do the same, without paying any cash.

No monies needed for Music Tube, an app available for iOS devices, which lets you listen to and watch music videos from YouTube's huge swath of content. The app also works on the iPad.

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Snoop lion is set to realease his first ever reggae LP, ‘Reincarnated’. It is set to be released April 22, 2013. The album is set to feature the likes of both Movadao and Popcaan which we’ve already heard, but will also feature Rita Ora, Akon, Chris Brown, T.I., Busta Rhymes, Angela Hunte, and Young Money rapper Drake.

Reincarnated will feature the tracks No Guns Allowed and Ashtrays And Heartbreaks and be made available to pre-order on iTunes from April 2.