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Tax Authorities Seize Bounty Killer's Luxury Vehicles

Tax Administration enforcers yesterday seized two luxury vehicles belonging to popular dancehall artiste, Bounty Killer. The vehicles, a Range Rover and Totoya Land Cruiser, were said to have been seized because the deejay, whose real name is Rodney Pryce, owes the tax department millions of dollars in taxes. Officials visited the deejay's Constant Spring Road apartment early yesterday morning and first confiscated his white Range Rover, while residents stood by watching. Sometime after, his Land Cruiser was also placed on […]

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Wayne Marshall & Vybz Kartel end malice

Despite the insults levied at him and being at odds for years, Wayne Marshall says he and Vybz Kartel have put their differences aside to set an example. Speaking with THE WEEKEND STAR yesterday, Wayne Marshall says he is now on speaking terms with Vybz Kartel. "We good. We put our differences behind us so whatever matters allowed our friendship to wither, we kinda drop all of that and we are being diplomatic about our linkage," he said, noting that […]

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Khago humble with his rising status

Fast Rising dancehall artiste Khago is steadily making strides to the top in the competitive music industry, the artiste, who broke on to the music scene with his single Caan Cool in 2009, is set to perform on the Stars On The Rise concert on September 4. THE WEEKEND STAR caught up with Khago recently to find out what his road to progress has been like, and how it feels to have acquired a taste for success. According to the […]

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Chuck Fenda goes on tour

Reggae artiste Chuck Fenda left the island yesterday for the Rotterdam Festival tour in Europe. Fenda will perform in several European countries such as Spain, Germany, France and Italy. He is among the headline acts for the tour which will feature other Jamaican artistes such as Busy Signal, Queen Ifrica, Etana and Wayne Wonder. According to Fenda, he is anticipating the tour because it will give him a chance to perform for his many fans in Europe who haven't seen […]

August 27, 2010 19

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LYON’s Successful Performance At Top Knife

Up and coming artist Lyon delivered a great performance at club Top Knife in Yellow Knife, N.T. in Canada last weekend. Hosted by promoter Godson (pictured with Lyon in image 2) the club event was an absolute success. The patrons in the club enjoyed the performance and the high energy kept going throughout the night. Performing “We Winning”, “Swagga On High”, “Money Talks” as well as a few older songs and some brand new material Lyon had the vibe “On […]

August 27, 2010 13

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The Grand Re-Opening of GRANDEUR

Grandeur will commence operation at a new location as at September 1, 2010, and that's a good enough reason to throw a party! Come view the new store, brand new stock, and enjoy a few drinks on us.Ten things you will find in the new store: 1. Bigger changing rooms 2. More variety in inventory 3. Better displays 4. Bigger lounge areas, more seating 5. Facilities for Debit and Credit Cards 6. Blistering cold AC! 7. Easy-to-find location 8. More […]

August 27, 2010 12

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Nesbeth’s Calgary Performance a Resounding Success

Nesbeth has returned from Calgary where he performed at the Calgary International Reggae Festival sharing stage with the likes of Beres Hammond and Kenyatta Hill and the Inner Circle Band. The artiste is beaming about his overall experience, the hospitable treatment of the promoters and the aroused reception from the large crowd in attendance of the event, made his experience “one he will not forget in a long time.” Not often enough, positive reports of the hospitality shown to some […]

August 25, 2010 19

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Chan Dizzy Releases Nuh Strange Face Video

Head Concussion Records recording artiste, Kamar Ho-sing better known as Chan Dizzy has released his video days after shooting it. The video for the single titled 'Nuh Strange Face', sees cameos from Aidonia, Konshens, D-Major, Erup, Wayne Marshall and members of the Head Concussion Records team Russian and Conci just to name a few. The video shot in the environs of Kingston and St. Andrew Metropolis the video was also directed by Road Block Films who did popular Street Anthem's […]

August 25, 2010 31

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21st/Hapilos and John John Records ‘Pop Style’

Kingston, Jamaica -- Dancehall producer, John John has re-released a slew of dancehall tracks which will be marketed digitally by the revolutionary digital distribution company, 21st/Hapilos and made available to fans on September 7, 2010 John John Records is known for their dedication to authentic dancehall beats and voicing top veteran acts in the industry and the five projects are no different. The albums are compilations of 'oldies but goodies' and they include: Dancehall Hits Volume 1 featuring: Bounty Killer, […]

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