KINGSTON, JAMAICA -- After a commanding performance at this year's staging of Sting, dancehall artiste KipRich is on to making career plans for the new year. "There are more tracks and videos to come. I was abroad for most of the year and came back in summer and a mad ting me deh pon without apology," he said. Sting which took place last week Sunday night at Jamworld, St. Catherine, saw a drastic decline in patrons present, despite that KipRich […]
Kanye West is facing a new lawsuit, this time from a New York photographer that claims the rapper and his entourage beat him while he was trying to take their pictures. According to photographer Michael Vasquez he was hired to film and photograph an event in May 2008 at Guastavino's on East 59th Street. Vasquez says however when he attempted to shoot West and several of his body guards he was "assaulted, battered, beat and threatened.” The lawsuit adds, “Actions […]
Over the holidays Diddy was spotted sailing on a yacht with Kim Porter and their twin daughters D'Lila and Jessie. Unbeknownst to many however, the yacht they were sailing on was state of the art costing $850,000 a week to rent and controlled by an I-Pad. The yacht dubbed the “Soulmates” is the work of German luxury yacht firm Lurssen and gives occupants control of virtually everything except the captain's steering wheel. Rupert Connor, central agent from chartering firm the […]
For the most part, the sky was sunny and it was a perfect day to frolic in the waves with family. despite the skies turning grey, the atmosphere did not change. Football games continued to be played, the beach lovers carried on, and the amusement park rides and haunted house persisted through the weather, to the delight of the wet but happy patrons. The family fun day served up, popcorn, hot dogs, pan chicken and cotton candy to families, while […]
The deejay-turned-writer will be releasing her Grown & Sexy - 40 Life Lessons Every Woman Should Be Aware Of, her first autobiography and third novel, having released Bun Him and last year's The Real Gangster's Wife. Celebrating her 40th birthday this weekend, Macka told THE STAR she believes it was the right time to tell all about her life. She said, "The book is just about me, my whole life and what it means to feel grown and sexy. It's […]
Toni Braxton asked her Twitter followers yesterday (January 4) what they thought of the idea of her posing for the publication. The 43-year superstar singer who has won six Grammys and sold over 40 million records worldwide during her nearly 22-year career, said that Playboy has been chasing her for a while now. "I would love to pose with Hugh Hefner though. He's the sexiest guy I know over 30," she tweeted. "Of course it will be tastefully done. Just […]
Things may have taken a turn for Georgia rapper Gucci Mane. According to TMZ, the Brick Squad CEO has entered a special plea claiming that he is “mentally incompetent” and that he will be unable to fight prosecutor's attempts to revoke his probation. After appearing back in court yesterday (January 3), Gucci and his defense team filed a "Special Plea of Mental Incompetency" ... in which he explained he was in no state to "intelligently participate in the probation revocation […]
That the song was ghostwritten shouldn’t come as any surprise, after all Willow is only 10-years old. That Soulja Boy wrote it is not that shocking either, when you consider his track record for penning hits like “Crank Dat” to “Kiss Me Through The Phone” geared toward the younger demographic. Soulja is also looking to expand his SODMG imprint by adding a female artist. He had his sights set on UK Ex-Factor singer Cher Lloyd, but Jay-Z beat him to […]
Jamaica tourist board has improved in their support of Pepsi Rebel Salute 2011 compared to 2010, backing up promises to support community tourism and the music industry in innovative ways. Pepsi Rebel Salute is a jewel in the Treasure Beach crown that appears for one night a year and proudly illuminates the global calendar of events for the discerning reggae fan. It draws international attention and local adulation to the most unspoiled and authentic fishing village in Jamaica- a perfect […]
