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The 20th edition of Reggae Sumfest will see two international artiste added to the event, as a pair of R&B superstars will take to the Catherine Hall stage this July. R Kelly and Trey Songz have been confirmed for Reggae Sumfest 2012, which will take place from July 15-21 in Montego Bay. Trey Songz will take to the stage on International Night 1, July 20 while R Kelly will perform on International Night 2, July 21.

R Kelly was due to perform at 2011 edition of Reggae Sumfest but had to pull out after complaining of throat pain and later having an emergency...

22-year-old Jamaican singer-songwriter Romain Virgo hits the road on a whirlwind tour stretching across California, Oregon and Washington throughout the rest of June and July. In support of his critically acclaimed album The System, Virgo will perform at a variety of club venues with fellow artists Perfect and Prince Allah as well as major festivals - including Sierra Nevada World Music Festival, Reggae on The River and Bridge City Music Festival. See Romain Virgo's full tour schedule below and check www.facebook.com/RomainVirgo for most up-to-date...

Amanda "Ambrosa" Chloe Jacas was born in Kingston Jamaica to Dorrette Elaine Thompson and Ian Lloyd Jacas.Ambrosa has a voice that she had to mature really early due to family issues. At the tender age of 14 Ambrosa’s mother died from cancer, which led to her adoption by her aunt. She later migrated to the United States of America to Boynton Beach, Florida.

After high school Ambrosa moved from Florida to Atlanta Georgia to attend college. In May 2010, Ambrosa graduated from Georgia Military College achieving the status Cum Laude and being a part of Phi Theta...

(AP) A federal appeals court has upheld Jamaican reggae star Buju Banton's conviction on cocaine conspiracy and trafficking charges.

Banton's attorney, David O. Markus, argued that a government informant had improperly entrapped the Grammy-winning singer.

A three-judge panel of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta ruled last Thursday that the evidence supported Banton's 2011 conviction in Tampa federal court.

The panel also agreed with the jury's conviction of Banton on a gun possession charge, which the trial judge had dismissed after the verdict...

With his debut album on the horizon, MasSicker has teamed up with the upcoming reggae/pop sensation Jemere Morgan on his remix of "Come Right Back" originally released on Seanizzle's Split Personality rhythm

"It was a natural thing" says Mas. "From mi link with Jemere he made it clear that he's a big time fan of the sounds, "Come Right Back" in particular, and I've also been following his thing and feeling his tune particularly "Paradise" over Delly Ranx's Turnpike Riddim and "Sunshine Glow". Since we both walk that line of Reggae/R&B favor it was a combination that just made perfect sense"

With so much drama in the dancehall as of late, it is amazing that this young artiste has managed to stay so quietly focused on his craft while avoiding the contention in the dancehall. Particularly, as much confusion has arisen between him and the Portmore native deejay "Masicka" that was recently addressed in MasSicker's scorching "Public Service Announcement" voiced over the TNS riddim which peaked at #2 on Rico Vibes new music Tuesday chart.

Cecil "Terror Fabulous" Campbell pleaded guilty when he appeared in the Spanish Town RM Court last Tuesday for using a stone to smash a window in Portmore, St Catherine. It was reported that Terror Fabulous used a brick to smash the window to the house of a Portmore based Justice of the Peace.

The deejay was sentenced following his guilty plea when for malicious destruction of property and paid for the window said to be valued $11,000 dollars. Terror Fabulous was sentenced to 90 day's hard labor.

Rodney King, whose beating by Los Angeles police in 1991 was caught on camera and sparked riots after the acquittal of the four officers involved, was found dead in his swimming pool Sunday, Police in Rialto, California, received a 911 call from Rodney King's fiancee, Cynthia Kelly, about 5:25 a.m.,Responding officers found King at the bottom of the pool, removed him and performed CPR until paramedics arrived. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital,

VP Records is set to release the 20th edition of the best-selling annual reggae compilation Reggae Gold. The June 26th release of Reggae Gold 2012 will mark this achievement with a two disc set offering double the hits. The deluxe package includes a commemorative sticker and 15” x 10” fold out poster of the this year’s Reggae Gold cover girls.

The compilation’s first disc carries on the Reggae Gold tradition with the year’s most popular reggae hits. Highlights include Sean Paul’s latest single “She Doesn’t Mind,” Jamaica’s hottest newcomer Popcaan’s “Only Man...

Come Sunday July 22, 2012 New Yorkers will once again get their fill of the best in Caribbean jerk cuisine, music and cultural expressions with the second staging of the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival – New York. The one-day family-friendly food festival will bring together professional chefs, eager taste-testers, reggae and soca music lovers, dance aficionados, and cultural enthusiasts in the most anticipated event of the year at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens.

Building on the success of last year’s initial staging, the producers of the event - Jamaican Jerk...

Glendale "Busy Signal" Gordon, was picked up at the Norman Manley International Airport, immediately after he stepped off a flight from the United Kingdom on Monday May 21, 2012. Busy Signal was returning to Jamaica from a tour in Amsterdam.

According to Jamaica law enforcement officers 'Busy' has been under investigation since 2002. Busy Signal was arrested on an extradition warrant for the United States. Busy Signal has waived his right to an extradition hearing to go to the US to be tried for absconding bail.

(AP)Jamaica's two main political parties are investigating allegations a Jamaican fraudster gave them millions in 2007. A confiscation order by a Turks and Caicos court claims that convicted fraudster David Smith gave generously to both the Jamaica Labor Party and the People's National Party.

Former Prime Minister P.J. Patterson is accused of accepting $1 million from Smith, who ran a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme through a phony investment group called Olint. Patterson of the PNP denies "soliciting or receiving any such gift." The PNP says it has no record...

Winston Yellowman Foster was born January 15, 1956, in Kingston, Jamaica. He is a Jamaican reggae (rub-a-dub) and dancehall deejay, widely known as King Yellowman. He was popular in Jamaica in the 1980s, coming to prominence with a series of singles that established his reputation.

Yellowman grew up in a Catholic orphanage called Alpha Boys School in Kingston, and was shunned due to having albinism, which was usually not socially accepted in Jamaica at the time. In the late 1970s Yellowman first gained wide attention when he won the Tastee Talent Contest in Kingston, Jamaica.

The American track team got the best of their Jamaican rivals in the sprints at the season-opening Diamond League meet in Doha on Friday. Justin Gatlin led the way for the Americans, nipping Jamaica's Asafa Powell at the line to win the 100 meters in a time of 9.87 seconds. Powell got off to the faster start but Gatlin pulled even and then managed to get in front as they crossed the line.

Gatlin tied Powell's world record in Doha six years ago only to see the result erased when he was caught doping a few weeks later. Gatlin had tested positive for excessive...

Singing sensation Kim Nain is fast becoming the most sought after live act after just a few performances. The young singer is thrilling her audiences with her powerful vocals plus commanding and entertaining stage presence already being described as the newage Toni Braxton fused with Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson with a hint of Rihanna.

Ever since her first musical note note, Kim Nain has become the centre of attention on any stage she steps on since her high school years which was her training ground for both music and drama.

On Sunday July 1st, R&B icon R Kelly, Boys 2 Men and Jimmy Cliff will ignite New York City with musical flames when they headline the annual "Groovin In The Park” concert at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens. This will be Kelly’s first outdoor performance in NYC this year.

Jimmy Cliff created history in 2010 when he became the first Jamaican performer since Bob Marley to be inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The talented actor, musician, singer and music producer is arguably the most celebrated reggae act alive on the international stage. He regularly plays...