Grammy-winning singer Alicia Keys has reportedly been selected to perform the title song for the upcoming James Bond flick Quantum of Solace. According to E! Online, the R&B superstar was chosen over a strong line-up of top sensations including Beyoncé, Leona Lewis, and Duran Duran. Although no official confirmation from Keys or the studio has been released, a source told E! the decision seemed final. “I believe Alicia is the […]
There are conflicting reports coming from all over that Lil Wayne was arrested last night. None of these have been confirmed but with so many sources involved, one has to be curious as to what happened. One of the sources (Uptown Media) claims that Wayne was arrested on one count of second degree aggravated assault, one count of disturbing the peace and two counts of possession of a firearm. Alleged […]
Dancehall's latest sensation sits down with Splash to discuss finding success and happiness through a music career, plans for his future and how overcoming hardship helped breathe life into his eternal passion. STRIDING into the Natural Bridge Studios on Dumbarton Avenue in Kingston on a bright and crisp Saturday afternoon, dancehall entertainer Konshens is in a very upbeat mood, arriving from a recording session at a studio located elsewhere in […]
After a 2 year hiatus, veteran LL Cool J is gearing up for the release of Exit 13, his 13th and final LP under his Def Jam recording deal. Unlike his other albums, the Farmer’s Boulevard legend has worked closely with another Queens native, rapper 50 Cent. “I did a whole album with 50, I did an album by myself, then I went and did another album by myself,†LL […]
Despite his recent run-ins with the law, Busta Rhymes has been recruited to help stop an increase in gun and knife crime in London. The Independent reports the rapper will spread his nonviolent message on September 26, when he travels overseas to perform in concert at Royal Albert Hall. The need to curb violence among youth is a universal concern, according to Rhymes. "I want to do something productive that […]
Moses 'Beenie Man' Davis has expressed regret for his absence at the Portland Jerk Festival held last Sunday at Folly Estate. When contacted, Beenie Man's publicist Ray Alexander told THE STAR that he had tried everything humanly possible to make it to the Portland Jerk Festival. Lost passport Alexander explained, "his flight was at 8:00 a.m. and when he went to check in, he realised he had lost his passport, […]
Officials fear singer Beyonce Knowles' passport has been improperly accessed, making her the latest celebrity to be targeted by crooks. The U.S. government has launched an investigation into claims that many famousstars have fallen victim to illegitimate snooping, with the internal state department declaring that 127 celebrities have had their personal details illegally accessed. Other victims include model Anna Nicole Smith and presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama. Investigators […]
In the midst of reports in the media that dancehall artiste Mavado has been banned from performing in some Caribbean territories, Mavado's management team as issued a release stating that the artiste is still at large in the Caribbean. Stunning performance The release said, "Mavado devastated the Eastern Caribbean recently with a stunning performance in front of a crowd of around 5,000 in Dominica. During his performance, Mavado took time […]
Popular dancehall artiste Moses 'Beenie Man' Davis will have to wait a while longer to find out the outcome of his tax evasion trial as it was put off again, yesterday. Three witnesses testified in the case yesterday. Two of whom were from the Inland Revenue Dept., while the third was the person who served the summons. However, no major breakthroughs have yet been made in the case and only […]
Dancehall's ace female deejay, Marion 'Lady Saw' Hall, recently apologised to her local fans for her absence this year from the premier reggae festival, Sumfest. Saw will be taking the summer to explore Europe, where she will be on a month-long promotional tour. "We will be hitting the ground running," she said. "It will be three and a half weeks of promotion for a project I am working on, and […]
