My Whitney Houston
I am saddened by the death of Whitney Houston but I admit I mourned her many years ago.
I stopped following Whitney’s career many years ago when her marriage to Bobby Brown kept her in the …
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RIP Whitney Houston aged 48
The entertainment industry is in mourning after award-winning music legend Whitney Houston was found dead in a Los Angeles hotel room on the eve of the Grammys.
Stars took to Twitter to express …
Beyonce shows of post baby curves in support of husband Jay-Z
A month after giving birth to Blue Ivy, new mom Beyonce is back on her feet. Or, should we say, back in her Louboutins.
The 30-year-old star singer made two public appearances since Blue …
Vybz Kartel branded The White Clown of Kingston
Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel has been called many names, good and bad, since his mainstream debut in 2002. However, a new nickname issued to him by a French publication may just take the …
King Stitt: A toasting pioneer who transformed reggae and dancehall music
King Stitt, a legendary figure in the world of Jamaican music, pioneered the art of reggae toasting. His innovative style and immense talent helped shape dancehall and reggae music genres and paved …
Common and Drake at the Sundance Film Festival
The Sundance Film Festival became the unlikely centre of hip-hop’s latest beef when Drake and Common came to town.
Rapper-turned-actor Common was promoting his role in upcoming family drama LUV, …
Whitney Houston denies having nothing
It has been reported that Whitney Houston is broke after spending her entire fortune, including $100 million from her last record deal.
Radaronline.com reported that the Bodyguard star, 48, who sought …
Jamaica Reggae Month 2012 will pay tribute to Dennis Brown
Preparations have started for Jamaica Reggae Month 2012, reports the Jamaica Gleaner.
The Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA) have been in talks with Damion Crawford, minister of state in …
The history of lovers rock: A distinctive British reggae sub-genre
Lovers Rock, a unique sub-genre of reggae music, has made an indelible mark on the global music scene. Characterised by its romantic sound and content, Lovers Rock has not only influenced other …
Rihanna told off for touching up lap dancers
If you’ve seen Rihanna in concert (or in a music video), it’s clear the singer enjoys fondling her own lady parts.
Not that there’s anything wrong with that. But it’s …
The History of Rocksteady: Jamaica’s influential music genre
Rocksteady, a music genre that originated in Jamaica around 1966, played a significant role in shaping the sound of modern reggae music. This short-lived yet impactful genre evolved from its …
The history of Ska music
Ska music is a unique and influential genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1950s, laying the foundation for rocksteady and reggae music. With its catchy rhythms and upbeat melodies, Ska has …