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It seems nobody is safe from the economic decline over the past couple years. Superproducer Scott Storch has had his fair share of financial problems, and it's long rumored that hip-hop mogul Damon Dash is experiencing his own as well. The New York Daily News reports that Dash has being targeted by lawyers, lenders and landlords in Manhattan Supreme Court who want their money. Dash has gone from owing several companies including shoe company Keds and Armadale Vodka, to dodging […]

Deejay Busy Signal is denying claims made by an upcoming artiste that sections of the song Tic Toc were taken from one of his songs. Smokie Benz, whose real name is Lambert Hamilton, had told THE STAR in an interview that some of the content for the song were taken from the song Tick By Clock that he previously recorded. When THE STAR spoke to Busy Signal following the accusation, he denied taking material from anyone's song. The deejay denied […]

Deejay Blak Ryno of the Portmore Empire is denying rumours that he was involved in an alleged shoot-out with another artiste on Wednesday night. The incident reportedly took place at a studio in St Andrew. It is alleged that Ryno, whose real name is Romain Anderson, was at the studio when he encountered the other entertainer in the parking lot. The artistes exchanged no words but immediately got into a tussle, during which a shot was fired. However, when the […]

Jennifer Hudson is extending gratitude to her fans for their support in the wake of the tragic murders of her mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew last month in Chicago. "I want to thank each and every one of you for your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time," Oscar-winning singer and actress wrote on her MySpace page in a post titled "Thank You All." "My sister and I take great comfort and strength from your love and concern," she added. […]

Deejay Bling Dawg says he is tired of taking lyrical abuse from fellow deejay Vybz Kartel and he can no longer be friends with the artiste. This comes on the heels of Kartel's lyrical attacks on the Alliance member and Bling Dawg's lyrical counteractions to the insults. According to Bling Dawg, the repeated verbal abuse from his former friend has become intolerable. Bling Dawg told THE STAR how the rift between the two developed. "How it really started, to my […]

"Children should be allowed to enjoy life in an environment where they can feel safe, protected and free . they should have that ability to be carefree," says controversial deejay Merciless, whose recent single, Amber Alert has been enjoying a tremendous amount of merit play. Recently returned to the local music scene (although Merciless says he hadn't gone anywhere), the deejay has immersed himself in the production of hard-hitting singles, one of which has already landed him in a brouhaha […]