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“A IDIOT TING DIS…FIRE BUN!” SHOUT PROTESTING RASTAS AT “MARLEY” PREMIERE!

“A IDIOT TING DIS…FIRE BUN!” SHOUT PROTESTING RASTAS AT “MARLEY” PREMIERE!

BY CECELIA CAMPBELL-LIVINGSTON & RICHARD JOHNSON—- ANOTHER incident involving a flag at a public event has sparked anger. This time, it was at the Jamaican premiere of Marley, the new documentary on the life of reggae icon Bob Marley, at Emancipation Park in St Andrew on Thursday. Protesting Rastas express their displeasure at the use of the colours of the Ethiopian flag — red, green and gold — as a carpet at Thursday’s premiere of the documentary Marley … Read entire article »

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DIRECTOR OF “MARLEY” NOW HAS EYES SET ON PETER TOSH!

DIRECTOR OF “MARLEY” NOW HAS EYES SET ON PETER TOSH!

MacDonald wants to do another Wailer film BY RICHARD JOHNSON —— IF filmmaker Kevin MacDonald has his way, a feature film on reggae star Peter Tosh could make it to the silver screen. Tosh, an original member of The Wailers, was gunned down at his home in September 1987. MACDONALD… having discussions but haven’t got anywhere MacDonald is the director of Marley, the documentary on reggae legend Bob Marley which premieres today at Emancipation Park in St Andrew. “I have been … Read entire article »

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JUDY MOWATT OUT…PAM HALL IN… I-THREE FOR REUNION TOUR!

JUDY MOWATT OUT…PAM HALL IN… I-THREE FOR REUNION TOUR!

  By HOWARD CAMPBELL THE I-Three are to reunite for a series of shows starting next week in Suriname and French Guiana, veteran tour manager Copeland Forbes has disclosed. Original members Rita Marley and Marcia Griffiths will be joined by Pam Hall due to the unavailability of Judy Mowatt. The trio are scheduled to perform April 28 in Moengo, Suriname and two days later in Cayenne, French Guiana. (L-R) Rita Marley, Pam Hall who will replace Judy Mowatt for … Read entire article »

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THE MARLEY BROTHERS DROP OUT OF BOB MARLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL!

THE MARLEY BROTHERS DROP OUT OF BOB MARLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL!

By Jacob Katel Stephen and the other Marley bros aren’t showing up for Marley Fest. ​ Before you roll up and roll out to Virginia Key Beach Park next weekend for the Nine Mile Music Festival (which Miami has known as Marley Fest for as long as anyone can remember), be aware that Damian “Jr. Gong,” Julian, and recent Grammy winner Stephen Marley will not be appearing or performing.Details are limited. But it likely has something to do with a 2011 lawsuit the … Read entire article »

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TO HONOR MARLEY: GREAT SHOW IN THE PARK!

TO HONOR MARLEY: GREAT SHOW IN THE PARK!

 Cecelia Campbell-Livingston Tuesday, February 07, 2012 ——- WITH Rita Marley proudly sitting in the front row of the audience, Bob Marley’s life was celebrated with some powerful performances at the Emancipation Park, New Kingston on Sunday evening. Cocoa Tea, I-Octane and Judy Mowatt gave the large crowd that turned out to the free show — organised by the Bob Marley Foundation and telecoms provider Digicel — a musical treat. Cocoa Tea was a master entertainer.   The crowd’s energy level began … Read entire article »

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DIGICEL JOINS THE MARLEYS FOR BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS!

DIGICEL JOINS THE MARLEYS FOR BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS!

Bob Marley To mark what would be the 67th birthday of reggae icon, Bob Marley, Digicel and the Bob Marley Foundation have come together for a second year running to honor the legend with a series of celebratory activities throughout the month of February. Kicking off the month-long celebration will be a free family concert at Emancipation Park on Sunday. The concert will feature musical tributes to the reggae legend from artists such as Ky-Mani Marley, Freddie McGregor, Judy Mowatt, … Read entire article »

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RiHANNA SPENDS MASSIVE AMOUNT ON MARILYN MONROE PORTRAIT!!!

RiHANNA SPENDS MASSIVE AMOUNT ON MARILYN MONROE PORTRAIT!!!

Rihanna, Marilyn Monroe Art: Singer Spends $160K on Portrait of Sex Icon By Contessa Gayles Gustavo Caballero, Getty Images for Ciroc Vodka It’s no surprise Rihanna idolizes Marilyn Monroe — like the Hollywood starlette, Ri is just as well known for her sexy image. Now, the Bajan babe has taken her admiration of the late icon to a whole new level buy spending big bucks on a crystal encrusted portrait of the movie star. Rihanna has added to her growing art collection after … Read entire article »

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LAURYN HILL ARRIVES FOR SHAGGY & FRIENDS!

LAURYN HILL ARRIVES FOR SHAGGY & FRIENDS!

    Lauryn Hill, the talented singer, songwriter and actress, quietly slipped into Jamaica Monday night as she prepares to perform at the Shaggy and Friends Charity Concert set for January 7. The concert that will also feature performances from international recording stars Ne-Yo and Deniece Williams on the lawns of Jamaica House, is being held to raise much-needed funds for the BustamanteHospital for Children, the beneficiary of the Shaggy Make a Difference Foundation. The 36-year-old former member of the Fugees, who, along … Read entire article »

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MARLEY’S GRANDDAUGHTER FIND FOR WEED!

MARLEY’S GRANDDAUGHTER FIND FOR WEED!

From The Jamaica Observer Sunday, December 25, 2011 DONISHA Prendergast, the granddaughter of reggae legend Bob Marley, was on Thursday fined $100 after pleading guilty in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate’s Court to possession of a small quantity of marijuana. The 26-year-old Prendergast paid the fine and avoided being sent to jail for 10 days. PRENDERGAST… cops found three bags containing the ganja   Prendergast was arrested on November 21 after police officers, who were doing spot-checks along Water Lane in … Read entire article »

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BOB MARLEY IS THE SECOND MOST LIKED ARTIST ON FACEBOOK!

BOB MARLEY IS THE SECOND MOST LIKED ARTIST ON FACEBOOK!

FROM THE JAMAICA OBSERVER By Simone Morgan THE website entertainmentwise.com, has named the late Jamaican reggae legend Bob Marley the second most talked about artist in 2011. Marley falls second to first-place winner Barbados-born international pop star Rihanna. The Caribbean artists’ rankings were based on their prominence in the media, profile interests and the number of Facebook ‘likes’. Both musicians are said to have snatched over 47 million ‘likes’ on Facebook’s ‘Most Talked About Artist’ lists. The other fastest … Read entire article »

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