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ZIMBABWE AWAITS TARRUS RILEY’S DEBUT PERFORMANCE ON OCTOBER 27!

ZIMBABWE AWAITS TARRUS RILEY’S DEBUT PERFORMANCE ON OCTOBER 27!

Word out of the African state of Zimbabwe indicates that reggae lovers in that country are eagerly anticipating the debut performance of crooner Tarrus Riley on October 27. Internet reports indicate that show organisers are pulling out all the stops to ensure fans are satisfied at the event set for the country’s capital, Harare. “Tarrus is a musician par excellence with a breath-taking discography that has mature music that celebrates love and the appreciation of love, and we … Read entire article »

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HUNDREDS GATHERED IN TRELAWNY TO SAY GOODBYE TO THE WORLD’S OLDEST PERSON ,VIOLET MOSS BROWN!

HUNDREDS GATHERED IN TRELAWNY TO SAY GOODBYE TO THE WORLD’S OLDEST PERSON ,VIOLET MOSS BROWN!

Hundreds of mourners are gathered at the Tritonville Baptist Church in Duanvale, Trelawny for the funeral service of the late Violet Moss Brown, who earlier this year became the world’s oldest person. Moss Brown died on September 15 after a brief period of illness. She was 117. Culture Minister Olivia “Babsy” Grange is among the dignitaries who have turned out to pay their respects to Moss Brown, whose body arrived at the church in a dark brown casket with gold handles. Moss Brown, of … Read entire article »

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USAIN BOLT STATUE TO BE UNVEILED ON OCTOBER 13, AT THE NATIONAL STADIUM!

USAIN BOLT STATUE TO BE UNVEILED ON OCTOBER 13, AT THE NATIONAL STADIUM!

By Shereita Grizzle—   The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, has announced that the unveiling of the statue of Usain Bolt will take place on Friday, October 13, at the National Stadium. In a release sent to THE WEEKEND STAR, Grange said the unveiling will follow a reception in honor of the track and field athletes who went to the World Championships in August. While the reception is a private event, Grange extended an invitation … Read entire article »

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RAPPER NELLY ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED RAPE!

RAPPER NELLY ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED RAPE!

Police arrested rapper Nelly early Saturday after a woman said he raped her on his tour bus in a town outside Seattle, an accusation the Grammy winner’s attorney staunchly denied. Auburn police spokesman Commander Steve Stocker said Nelly, whose real name is Cornell Iral Haynes Jr., was in jail Saturday after being arrested at about 4:37 a.m. in his tour bus at a Walmart. Police said in a statement the woman called 911 to report being sexually … Read entire article »

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JESSE ROYAL RELEASES HIS FIRST FULL-LENGTH ALBUM “LILY OF DA VALLEY”!

JESSE ROYAL RELEASES HIS FIRST FULL-LENGTH ALBUM “LILY OF DA VALLEY”!

Internationally renowned Jamaican artist Jesse Royal released today his first album Lily of Da Valley via Easy Star Records. After multiple successful singles and mixtapes, including the breakthrough song “Modern Day Judas,” which is rapidly approaching 10 million YouTube views, the 14-track Lily of Da Valley marks Jesse’s debut full-length release. Recognized by Vogue and Vice for his vital role in the current burgeoning Jamaican reggae scene,  Jesse Royal’s music carries an impactful message built to resonate with the millennial generation and beyond. Life as a globetrotter … Read entire article »

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MR. VEGAS REACHES OUT TO MACHETE-WIELDING MOTHER, RECEIVES PRAISES FROM SOCIAL MEDIA!

MR. VEGAS REACHES OUT TO MACHETE-WIELDING MOTHER, RECEIVES PRAISES FROM SOCIAL MEDIA!

By Shereita Grizzle—   Mr Vegas is today receiving praises from fans and other social media users after he took the initiative to seek out and interview the mother from the viral ‘cutlass wielding’ video. The entertainer, who was against the mother’s action when the video first broke out on social media, interviewed Doreen Dyer on his Facebook Live program, MV Corner, on Wednesday. Mr Vegas said he, like many Jamaicans, was quick to cast judgment on the mother … Read entire article »

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MORGAN HERITAGE AND DIAMOND PLATNUMZ CREATE YOUTUBE HISTORY WITH NEW VIDEO “HALLELUJAH”!

MORGAN HERITAGE AND DIAMOND PLATNUMZ CREATE YOUTUBE HISTORY WITH NEW VIDEO “HALLELUJAH”!

Morgan Heritage and their collaborator Diamond Platnumz creates YouTube history this week with their new video “Hallelujah.” The cut was uploaded to YouTube on September 28 and rocked up close to 3.5 million views in less than a week making it the fastest growing views on Youtube for a song from an African artist. “Hallelujah” beat the previous record held by Nigerian born singer WizKid who had one of the biggest songs on the planet last year … Read entire article »

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THE POLICE HAVE LAUNCHED A PROBE IN THE ROBBERY OF 13 CHINESE NATIONALS OF NEARLY $1 MILLION IN KINGSTON!

THE POLICE HAVE LAUNCHED A PROBE IN THE ROBBERY OF 13 CHINESE NATIONALS OF NEARLY $1 MILLION IN KINGSTON!

The Half-Way-Tree Police have launched a major probe into the robbery of a group of men of nearly J$1 million on Paddington Terrace in Kingston on Tuesday. Reports are that about 9:00 p.m., a group of 15 men, 13 of which are Chinese nationals were at a meeting, when five armed men entered the premise and robbed them of their cash and valuables. The men were robbed of US$5,400, and J$177,700 and CYN $5,180; along with 21 cell phones valuing J$1,109,400 and seven … Read entire article »

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THIS SATURDAY, USAIN BOLT’S “TRACKS & RECORDS” TO HOST FREE LIVE STREAM “CARIBBEAN DAY OF GIVING” BENEFIT CONCERT WITH REGGAE SUPERSTARS!

THIS SATURDAY, USAIN BOLT’S “TRACKS & RECORDS” TO HOST FREE LIVE STREAM “CARIBBEAN DAY OF GIVING” BENEFIT CONCERT WITH REGGAE SUPERSTARS!

Saturday, October 7th, 2017 has been designated “Caribbean Day of Giving” #CaribbeanDayofGiving #CDoG which will be launched through a radiothon to support Caribbean countries affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Due to the overwhelming support received, the event has now ballooned into a much bigger affair and besides the radiothon broadcast from the Door Restaurant in Queens, NY (8am-1pm) and the Dumplin Shop in the Bronx (1pm-6pm) other facilities have now joined to offer their support … Read entire article »

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CAROL MINAJ (NICKI’s MOM) HIGHLIGHTS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WITH CONCERT, OCTOBER 28, IN BROOKLYN, FEATURING MELBA MOORE, THE MIGHTY SPARROW & RAYVON!

CAROL MINAJ (NICKI’s MOM) HIGHLIGHTS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WITH CONCERT, OCTOBER 28, IN BROOKLYN, FEATURING MELBA MOORE, THE MIGHTY SPARROW & RAYVON!

Music lovers in Brooklyn, New York are in for a treat on Saturday October 29th when a Caribbean celebrity mom stages an empowerment concert to bring focus to domestic violence awareness. The event is being called ‘Repairing The Bridge’ and the featured artists include R & B and gospel music icon Melba Moore alongside soca’s biggest legend The Mighty Sparrow plus reggae star Rayvon. The event is being hosted by singer and philanthropist Carol Maraj, mother … Read entire article »

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