Droop Lion By Sadeke Brooks— As many Jamaicans lament their poor financial conditions, reggae singer Droop Lion says many persons are able to relate to his song, Ghetto Life, because it paints a similar picture. Since its release a month ago, Droop Lion says the song has been getting a great deal of airplay in Jamaica and has made its way on to top-10 reggae charts in Belgium and England. “Ghetto Life has been out a month and the … Read entire article »

Michael Beasley says the music of the late Bob Marley, whose image is tattooed on Beasley’s midsection, is an influence in his life. Miami Heat’s Michael Beasley shoots during warm-ups before an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) BY JOSEPH GOODMAN It’s one of the more iconic images of the past century, and it’s tattooed prominently on Michael Beasley’s body. Looking up from the right side of his … Read entire article »

Eddie Murphy will make a rare, late night talk show appearance on November 19 when he stops by The Arsenio Hall Show! The host said in a statement: “The questions I have been asked more times than any others since announcing I would be coming back to late night are ‘Will Eddie be a guest?’ and ‘When is Eddie stopping by?’ The answers are ‘yes’ and ‘November 19.’ I can’t wait to get one of my best … Read entire article »

Tessanne Chin moved into the top nine of the NBC talent contest  The Voice at last night’s live results show in Los Angeles. Chin was the first member of Adam Levine’s team to make the next  live round of the televised contest, a signal that the Jamaican songstress  received the most votes of her team members — Will Champlin, and James Wolpert — who also made the top nine. Tessanne Chin performing on Monday night during The … Read entire article »

THE Kingdom Citizens Drama Group’s play, Choices, which premiered  at the Free Town Church of God of Prophecy on November 8, will have a busy run  during December. The drama, which features Timoy Smith, Cecelia Campbell-Livingston  and Christine Dawkins, next plays at the Old Harbour Church of God of Prophecy  on December 6. On December 15, the cast heads to Dinnals Chill and Grill in  Racetrack, May Pen. Tenisha Peart plays a  converted prostitute in Choices.   Seven days … Read entire article »

  AFTER a 10-year absence from the dancehall scene, deejay Ricardo Maragh (aka Junior Cat) is back with a new sound. The entertainer says he has “cleaned up his lyrical content” which is evident on his latest song, Praises Non-Stop. JUNIOR CAT… I never stopped recording but most of my songs were released overseas “This is a song that everyone can relate to. It is about giving praises to the Almighty,” he told the Jamaica Observer. Praises Non-Stop is produced … Read entire article »

International recording superstar Beenie Man is pulling out great audiences on his winter European tour which will pass through several countries. Earlier this week, Beenie Man performed in Yaam, Germany, where he delivered a stimulating performance, chock-full of his old and new hit songs backed up with some very entertaining dance moves. “Fans in Sweden, Italy, Holland, and France have also got a dose of the doctor’s versatility. The tour is going well, the promoters are happy … Read entire article »

The Congos’ seminal Heart Of The Congos and Bounty Hunter by Ninjaman, have been named in New York Magazine’s 60 Great Albums You Probably Haven’t Heard. They made a list that includes highly-rated recordings by crooner Mel Torme, country great Lefty Frizzell and Afro-beat performer King Sunny Ade. The Congos comprising Cedric Myton and Roy Johnson.   The list will be published in the magazine’s November 18 issue. In its mini review on Heart Of The Congos, the publication stated: … Read entire article »

STORY HIGHLIGHTS Gunman killed himself Man shot three of his bandmates and wounded a fourth Man apparently had been kicked out of band NEW YORK (AP) — A man kicked out of his indie rock band shot three of his bandmates to death in their Brooklyn apartment early Monday and wounded a fourth before killing himself on the roof, police said. The band members were all from Iran but had come the United States in the past few years seeking … Read entire article »

  A scene from ‘Cool Runnings’. Above, right: Sean Paul and Sasha appeared on the television show ‘Top of the Pops’ at BBC TV Studios in London, Wednesday, July 9, 2003.   UK journalist looks into the world’s interest in Caribbean island By Davina Hamilton— IF recent weeks have been any indication, the Jamaican mantra ‘we likkle but we tallawah’ (we’re small but we’re mighty) couldn’t be more true. Jamaican cuisine, values and even the flag have earned media attention (I know … Read entire article »