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Published:Wednesday | November 9, 2011 | 12:00 AM

According to website TMZ, rap legend Heavy D - one of the most influential rappers of the '90s - died yesterday. Heavy D - real name Dwight Arrington Myers - was rushed to an LA hospital around noon and was pronounced dead at the hospital at 1 p.m. He was 44 years old....

Published:Wednesday | November 9, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Visitor thoroughly enjoys Jamaican theatreWhen Trinidadian native Khadijah Williams-Peters accepted the invitation from her Jamaican host to accompany her to see the Jamaican play Charlie's Angels, she was not sure how that would fit into her busy...

Published:Wednesday | November 9, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Hot97Boston and VP Records are presenting the first Strictly The Best Concert.The one-day music event features an extraordinary line-up including Mr Vegas, I-Wayne, Khago, Demarco, Laza Morgan, and...

Published:Tuesday | November 8, 2011 | 12:00 AM

The prestigious Gleaner Honour Awards were presented to this year's recipients at a luncheon held at New Kingston's Jamaica Pegasus hotel.Here are some pictorial highlights...

Published:Tuesday | November 8, 2011 | 12:00 AM

LONDON (AP): The MTV Europe Music Awards turned into a celebration of Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga Sunday night as the two picked up a number of top prizes, including best male and best female act....

Published:Tuesday | November 8, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Jamaican audiences will receive a special Christmas treat this year when Digicel hosts a free Christmas concert on Thursday November 17, featuring international gospel artiste Tye Tribbett.

Published:Tuesday | November 8, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Another year has come for the staging of the Powerful Men and Women perform for Charity Concert and the organisers can be happy to note that the 2011 staging can go down in the history books as one of the best yet....

Published:Monday | November 7, 2011 | 12:00 AM

With its high-end performance and strong cultural lesson, the programme was too short. From start to finish, Jamaicans and Colombians alike were appetisingly entertained...

Published:Monday | November 7, 2011 | 12:00 AM

He may have been a guest performer at the November 1 album launch of fellow singer Prophecy, but roots artiste Iba Mahr all but stole the show with a riveting 10-minute set....

Published:Monday | November 7, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Alvin 'Kojo' Brown, a respected figure in the Rastafarian community, died last Wednesday at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI). He was 69...

Published:Monday | November 7, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Creator of ReGGae ReGGae Sauce Keith Valentine Graham, better known as Levi Roots, launched the local leg of his products at Devon House recently.According to Roots, despite the fact that his estate is valued at over £30...

Published:Monday | November 7, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Women took over the controls at Studio 38 on Saturday, while style and fashion ruled the North Coast....

Published:Monday | November 7, 2011 | 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES (AP):Jurors will again today consider the case against Michael Jackson's doctor after their first day of deliberations on Friday ended without a verdict.The jury did not ask any questions, indicating how far along they have gotten in their...

Published:Sunday | November 6, 2011 | 12:00 AM

'Dis Poem' is an epic, enigmatic two-minute-and-49 second journey into the thoughts of poet Mutabaruka.

Published:Sunday | November 6, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Mutabaruka put out 'Dis Poem' without words, but in short order, it was added to in movement and music.

Published:Sunday | November 6, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Like an athlete approaching the last metre of a race, so it is for dancers on the final night of a performance season.

Published:Sunday | November 6, 2011 | 12:00 AM

The musical director and keyboard player for Morgan Heritage, producer and singer André 'Drezion' Bailey is exploring the arena of the artiste.

Published:Sunday | November 6, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Jamaican concert pianist Orrett Rhoden will perform at the University Chapel at the University of the West Indies, Mona, next Monday.

Published:Sunday | November 6, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Upcoming DJ/producer Delano Nicholas Thomas, son of veteran Renaissance giant, Delano Thomas, says he can carry on the legacy of his father.

Published:Sunday | November 6, 2011 | 12:00 AM

LATER this month, director of the Kelia Love Charity Project, Kerry-Ann 'ChineyK' Collins, is scheduled to return to Jamaica to host the second phase of the organisation's philanthropic programme.

Published:Sunday | November 6, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Who are Dorothy Fields, E.Y. Yip Harburg, Mitchell Parish, Julie Stein, Sammy Cahn, and Leo Robin? Between them they have given the world perennial classics like Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend, Time After Time, A Fine Romance, April in Paris, All the Way, Sophisticated Lady and Thanks for the Memory.

Published:Saturday | November 5, 2011 | 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES (AP): After six weeks of listening, jurors in the involuntary manslaughter case of Michael Jackson's doctor began deliberations yesterday..

Published:Saturday | November 5, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Stephen Jones Landscaping and Garden Centre, in association with the Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ), presents a Pre-Christmas Bazaar & Fish Fry on Saturday and Sunday, November 5 and 6, between 9 a.m.

Published:Saturday | November 5, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Roots singer Prophecy held centre stage Tuesday evening at the Kabana restaurant in St Andrew where his debut album, Break Loose, was officially launched.

Published:Friday | November 4, 2011 | 12:00 AM

A Jamaican Facebook page is attempting to use its reach to help the homeless.Members of the popular Mad People Corna Facebook page, an outlet for laughter and societal discussions, are organising a Feed The Homeless Day, scheduled to take place on New...

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