Anthony Bourdain — PARIS, France (AP) —   American TV celebrity and food writer Anthony Bourdain has been found dead in his hotel room in France while working on his CNN series on culinary traditions around the world. He was 61. CNN confirmed the death, saying in a statement that Bourdain was found unresponsive Friday morning by friend and chef Eric Ripert, and calling his death a suicide. Bourdain’s achieved celebrity status after the publication in 2000 of his best-selling … Read entire article »

By Shereita Grizzle/ Gleaner Writer— Hopeton Lindo— Lindo has been working in the Jamaican music industry since the mid-70s, recording Black History in 1978, with producer Mikey Dread. Following his initial hit, Lindo began performing on the Blackstar International Sound System. He performed alongside DJs, Brigadier Jerry and Tiger as well as singers Pad Anthony and Tonto Irie. Throughout his career, the singer has worked with producers such as Gussie Clarke and Sly and Robbie. Lindo is also a well-known songwriter … Read entire article »

BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer writer—   Kabaka Pyramid— Kabaka Pyramid enters the Billboard Reggae Album Chart this week at number three, with his debut album Kontraband . It was released on May 25 by Bebble Rock/Ghetto Youths International. The 16-song set sold 551 copies in its first week. It has collaborations with Damian Marley, Pressure Busspipe, Nattali Rize, Chronixx, Protoje, Akon and Stonebwoy. VP Records’ long-running various artistes compilation Soca Gold (2018) debuts at number five with 221 copies. The 18-song set features hits from Bunji … Read entire article »

 BOG, Westmoreland — The Westmoreland police have taken a 13-year-old boy into custody in connection with the gruesome discovery of the body of a nine-year-old girl in bushes Tuesday night. The deceased has been identified as Kadijah Saunders, also called KC, of Bronte District, Westmoreland. Police believe that she was strangled by her assailant. “We have taken a youth into custody while we carry out further investigation,” head of the Westmoreland Police Division Superintendent Gary MacKenzie told the … Read entire article »

By Brian Bonitto Associate Editor — MAVADO was a “no-show” at yesterday’s questioning session at the Constant Spring Police in St Andrew. A noon deadline was issued by the cops. Camika Harrison, one of two attorneys-at-law representing the deejay, said he had left the island on Sunday and the police should have been aware of that situation. “The police has all the necessary resources to check on his whereabouts… They have PICA (Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency), which is … Read entire article »

The late reggae icon’s son will aim to honor his father with the new movie— BY LAKE SCHATZ— Bob Marley— A new biopic on Bob Marley is in the works over at Paramount Pictures. As Deadline reports, the film is being developed by Ziggy Marley, the late legend’s son.  Bob Marley jumpstarted his music career in the ’60’s as part of the group The Wailers, who have been credited with putting out some of the earliest reggae releases in conjunction with producer Clement Dodd. Following the band’s … Read entire article »

KINGSTON, Jamaica — For the past five years, Althea Brown has belted out the classic Bee Gees song Words at Karaoke events in South Florida. When the time came for her to cut first song as Lady Tia, it was only natural she chose her pet track. Her version, produced by Richard Grant for Poorman Productions, is a big hit in South Florida and topped Clinton Lindsay’s influential Foundation Network Chart. “I was in the studio and Richie … Read entire article »

 Delano Seiveright— The Public Administration and Appropriations Committee of Parliament (PAAC) this morning descended into an uproar after the chairman revealed that Senior Communications Strategist in the Ministry of Tourism Delano Seiveright racked up almost $9 million in travel expenses in over a year. A shouting match between committee members unfolded as Government Members of Parliament accuse their Opposition counterpart of playing politics. Information received by PAAC from the Tourism Ministry indicated that Seiveright’s travel expenses, both locally … Read entire article »

Mavado— Only days after he was reportedly shot at in Cassava Piece, St Andrew, the Constant Spring police have asked dancehall artiste David ‘Mavado’ Brooks to report to them by midday today. According to the police, they believe Mavado can assist them with an ongoing investigation. However, they did not say what the investigation is about. Last Saturday, Mavado and his motor vehicle were allegedly shot at while in the community following an argument with a man, who … Read entire article »

By Shereita Grizzle— Dorrette Watson, owner of D’Nex Step Sandals and Accessories showing off her creations at Reggae Sumfest launch held yesterday at Downsound Records on Belmont Road.—- Local entrepreneurs who will be selling items at this year’s Reggae Sumfest are praising organizers of the festival on their decision to go cashless. The announcement was made at the headquarters of Downsound Entertainment yesterday. Sumfest will partner with Mastercard to give patrons a safer, more efficient way to purchase items come … Read entire article »