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GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) - Guyana has lifted a ban on Jamaican reggae artiste Mavado and will allow him to perform in the South American country later this month. Presidential Adviser Odigna Lumumba says the singer had been barred for a year and a half because of lyrics promoting gang violence and anti-gay sentiments. Jamaican cultural officials reportedly lobbied for the ban to be lifted last month when Guyana President Bharrat Jagdeo visited the Caribbean island, but Lumumba declined to comment […]

Using the popular website Facebook, Buju Banton is taking a stand against gay rights activists by forming the 'We Support Buju Banton' group. This comes shortly after the singjay was forced to cancel his seven-city tour of the United States due to protests from gay rights groups. However, Banton's Gargamel Music yesterday confirmed that the tour is still on, and that Banton will be kicking off his anticipated 'Rasta Got Soul' US Tour on September 12 in Philadelphia. It was […]

Ms Triniti is back in Jamaica to shoot yet another video this time with Dancehall’s most popular artiste Vybz Kartel for their collaboration “Lock Down”. Triniti is also here to debut the video for her single Mr. DJ which was shot the last time she was here. The single is popular in the Dancehall and enjoying heavy rotation on almost all radio stations across the island. Lock Down demonstrates the Dancehall teacha's lyrical prowess as he suggestively charms the slick […]

Deejay Elephant Man is planning a blowout birthday bash at the Mas Camp Village on Oxford Road, New Kingston, on September 12. The Energy God is said to be ready and waiting to celebrate with a huge party rather than a stage show. Chris Campbell, public relations representative at Solid Agency - organisers of the celebratory bash - explained that fans should come out to dance and party. "Well, firstly, Ele's birthday bash will not be a stage show and […]

Despite rain, fans of the late Michael Jackson came out -- in the thousands -- to celebrate what would've been his 51st birthday in New York on Saturday (August 29) to remember one of music's greatest talents ever. Organized by filmmaker Spike Lee, the celebration in Prospect Park had thousands of fans dancing in the rain, all while decked out in MJ gear. From white gloves and fedoras, to memorial t-shirts and buttons, it was like the late King of […]