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MTV Green lights New Diddy Reality Show

Entertainment mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has joined forces with Emmy winning producer Mark Burnett to lead the search for the next music superstar on a newly approved MTV reality series. The show, titled StarMaker, was greenlit by the network for January 2009. It will feature a group of aspiring solo artists handpicked by Combs, who will compete against each other for a chance to obtain stardom while living together. Contestants will go through StarMaker boot camp, in addition to being […]

todaySeptember 30, 2008 15

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Ryno is back in blak

Having waited years to find that big break in dancehall music, deejay Blak Ryno has found favour with his distinctively high-pitched voice. Born Romain Anderson, Ryno dominates as a competent singer, deejay and lyricist. He began his musical journey in 2000 when he met deejay Vybz Kartel, who lived in the same Waterford scheme in Portmore where the young artiste resides. At age 21, Ryno's Thug Anthem is arguably one of the top three songs on Stephen McGregor's new Day […]

todaySeptember 30, 2008 14

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Jah Vinci finds place in Portmore Empire

Meeting Vybz Kartel has helped to change upcoming artiste Jah Vinci's musical path in a positive way. The 20-year-old singer, whose real name is André Kirk Rhoden, said since meeting Vybz Kartel early this year, he has been getting more recognition in the dancehall industry. "Somebody tell mi seh di Teacha (Vybz Kartel) hear 'bout mi and him seh him a go carry mi 'round there. And when mi do a song fi di Teacha, him seh him a go […]

todaySeptember 30, 2008 12

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Lightly 'Loaded'

Save the few stellar hit singles, Busy Signal's sophomore album isn't 'loaded' with much else. The just-released Loaded is a follow-up to the artiste's strong 2006 debut showing Stepout, which features the breakout single of the same name. This time, the artiste - born Reanno Gordon - seems less hungry for greatness, but proves on many levels that he's matured enough to make an album that at times offers gainful insight into the cultural 'phenom' that is life in the […]

todaySeptember 28, 2008 18

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Jay-Z Sued Over 'I Will Not Lose' Name

Hip-Hop mogul Jay-Z and Iconix Brand Group, owner of Rocawear Clothing, are being sued in federal court on copyright infringement charges. The case was filed last Thursday (September 18) in Georgia Northern District Court by I Will Not Lose, LLC, a company claiming that Iconix Brand Group and Jay-Z, real name Shawn Carter, adopted the exact same “I Will Not Lose” trademark. Last March, Jay-Z sold the rights for Rocawear to Iconix Brand Group for $204 million. Despite this, Carter […]

todaySeptember 28, 2008 6

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Kanye West Will Not Face Felony Charges For Incident With Paparazzi

Los Angeles County prosecutors have decided not to file felony charges against Kanye West and his manager in regard to a recent arrest at LAX in which a paparazzo's camera was broken. According to the Associated Press, prosecutors have yet to decide whether or not they will charge West with a misdemeanor. West was arrested on September 11 after he and his manager became involved in an altercation with a paparazzo, resulting in the rapper struggling with the photog before […]

todaySeptember 28, 2008 16

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Nas Says Game Inspires Him To “Keep Writing,” Speaks On New Single

With his video for the hustler’s anthem, “Make The World Go Round” hitting rotation soon, SOHH spoke with famed Queens rapper Nas during a conference call to talk about the new single and his chemistry with West Coast powerhouse The Game. “Make the World Go Round,” Nas’ second single off his self-titled album is an ode to all of the people across the world who are getting money. Nas admits that he didn’t have to look far to come up […]

todaySeptember 28, 2008 9

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Fantan Mojah denies threatening Rolexx

Cultural artiste Fantan Mojah has refuted claims by Bembe selector Rolexx that he is threatening him. In a release sent to THE STAR, Rolexx claimed that Fantan Mojah went to a studio in Kingston search in for him. making threats The release said, "Rolexx went to a studio in Kingston yesterday to voice dub plates with Mavado when he was told by fellow selectors Foota Hype and Cutty from Copper Shot that Fanton Mojah and his entourage had been to […]

todaySeptember 28, 2008 18

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Kartel & Deva Bratt at odds

Incarcerated deejay Deva Bratt has verbally lashed out at fellow deejay Vybz Kartel, accusing the artiste of stealing his 'Portmore Empire'. In February of this year Deva Bratt, real name Sheldon Smith, was taken into custody in connection with an alleged case of carnal abuse, committed against a 14-year-old girl. He was picked up by police from his home in Westchester, Portmore. After being given bail for this incident the deejay was accused of raping another girl. He was again […]

todaySeptember 26, 2008 57

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