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Kingston, Jamaica (Blueprint Publicity & Promotions) -- Dancehall artistes Andrew and Wada Blood were among the thousands who experienced the 4.4 magnitude earthquake in Los Angeles, California shortly after 4 a.m. today (Tuesday). "We are here and safe. I was asleep when the earthquake happened, but it woke me up. We jus' grateful and give thanks that it wasn't bigger or worse than that," said Andrew Blood this morning. Thus far there have been no reports of damage, injuries and […]

Only months after being booted from the Vybz Kartel-led Portmore Empire, Lisa Hyper has formed her own group, 21 Bad Gal. "Yuh going to have Lisa Hyper and 21 Bad Gal. Seven young females, a mi artistes dem," she told THE STAR. The group members include Mercedes, Stylish, Tu Cute, Ski, Platinum, Princess Natisha and Lisa Hyper. The leader says there is a mix of cultural singers, R&B crooners and hard-core dancehall artistes. She said she decided to start the […]

Kingston, Jamaica -- Reggae and Dancehall artiste Chino has scored yet another achievement. The artiste who has accumulated a number of awards including those at the EMEs, Youth View Awards and Magnum Stone Love Awards in recent months, has again been nominated, this time for an IRAWMA award. Chino, whose correct name is Daniel McGregor, was nominated in the category 'Most Improved Entertainer' at this year's 29th International Reggae & World Music Awards, (IRAWMA). Chino says, "When I heard I […]

Kingston, Jamaica -- It's not often that fans get to see their favourite artistes for free, and that's not taking International acts into account. However, this year's staging of the Best Dressed Fun In The Son on the grounds of the Jamaica College, Hope Road, has everything any patron could want - all for free. The event which is in it's eighth year seeks to celebrate Gospel music and the inspiration it provides, as such, showcasing and spreading the gospel […]

After an exciting weekend where Cherine Anderson rocked back-to-back, sold-out nights at the famed Madison Square Garden, her signature voice chanting 'Come Down, Selector' was heard in a surprising place - blasting from an intro on CNN's morning show. As the hit song Say Hey (I Love You) rang out to start the day for countless viewers, it capped off an amazing weekend for Cherine in the Big Apple! There are very few things that could stop the determined dancehall-soulstress […]

Singjay Mavado and reggae label VP Records have officially parted ways after a mutual decision was made to end agreements between the two. Mavado's manager, Julian Jones-Griffith, yesterday told THE STAR the artiste's contract with VP Records was terminated on March 1. When contacted, Cristy Barber, vice-president of marketing and promotions for VP Records, confirmed that VP would no longer be working with the singjay but offered no further comment. first cut Jones-Griffith explained: "The agreement has been terminated so […]