D'Angel strikes a pose on Knutsford Boulevard

After ripping the runway at the recently concluded Pulse – Caribbean Fashion Week, plans are now in high gear for dancehall recording artiste D’Angel to make good on her promise of delivering a memorable performance at the 2010 staging of Reggae Sumfest destined for Catherine Hall, Montego Bay. Though not her first time on the big stage, D’Angel is focused on leaving her imprint on the expected thousands in attendance on Dancehall Night.

“I plan to pull out all the stops, not just to go on stage and sing my songs. I want to leave something memorable that people will talk about even after the festival has ended.”

Meanwhile D’Angel currently one of the campaign faces of telecom giants Digicel, last week kicked off their ‘Juss Buss’ Road Show alongside other acts. The ‘Bigger Better’ company now a staple across the Caribbean and Latin America also rolled out their first official musical compilation entitled ‘Next Generation’ which features several prominent entertainers including D’Angel with a song titled ‘New Generation’.

Equipped with several new singles and the premier of her scorching hot video for ‘Come Over’, the Dancehall fashionista is scheduled to perform at a number of events in the weeks ahead including: Manchester Fiesta, Little Ochi Seafood Festival and Radio Jamaica Group (RJR) 60th Anniversary among others.

This Independence weekend alongside the fun, food and agricultural offering at Denbigh, for many it will be a time of praise and worship and a time of divine reflection and giving thanks to the higher authority for the privileges we now enjoy as a nation.

The very popular Denbigh Gospel Extravaganza is set for August 1st at the Denbigh Agricultural Show Grounds, May Pen, Clarendon. The family oriented event known to attract large gatherings will be headlined by none other than famed gospel singer and doctoral minister Carlene Davis.

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The summer is hot and things are definitely heating up for fast rising reggae/dancehall artist Princess Thundah. Her debut single titled Life Caan Done is getting lots of attention on FM radio. Its accompanying music video is also receiving strong rotation on music video channels such as RETV, HYPE TV, CVM Plus and NTV. Life Caan Done contains lyrics that are a cut above the normal fare of contemporary dancehall. Singing lines such as: “life cant done ya, help me rise the youth dem from the slum ya, earth a spin nothing no new under the sun ya,” Princess Thundah, sends a message of hope to the youths worldwide as he encourages them not give up nor give in no matter how hard life gets.

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Kingston, Jamaica: Despite the harsh economic climate facing Jamaica, many still holds the view that hard work is the key to success. Amidst the current state of affairs with our local job market, there is always that occasional beacon of light which intermittently shines and one such individual is popular disc jock DJ Wah Wa of Darkcide International.

A graduate of the St. Georges’s College and Calabar High School, DJ Wah Wa from his adolescent years has always had a love for music and after completing his professional studies wasted no time in delving into the art form.

Following his discovery by the Kingston based sound system, DJ Wah Wa has spent his formidable years travelling the thoroughfares of Jamaica, the Caribbean and North America entertaining fans while making a name for himself.

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Kingston, Jamaica: Follow the signing of a new management deal with Prism Marketing Consultants, popular entertainer Stein formerly known as Einstein is already reaping the rewards with a number of bookings and a newly released mixtape steadily leaving its imprint in the New York Tri-State area.

The 35-track compilation titled ‘Israel’, produced by New York based radio jock and producer Tek 9 of Tek 9 Movement in collaboration with Chimney Records, features the best of Stein showcasing some of his older material reworked in dub plate format, interspersed with some new songs. The disc also sees a cameo from the Warlord Bounty Killer on the track ‘Tell Dem’.

In only its second week of release ‘Israel’ has already racked up an impressive 13,000+ downloads and is expected to perform in similar fashion across other urban marketing upon its release there.

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(Kingston, Jamaica) — Artiste, Versatile is the embodiment of the saying, ‘hard work pays off’.

The Bank In A Mi Pocket and My Year artiste who always proudly proclaims his Portland origin, says his musical journey has been anything but smooth, but passion for his craft keeps him motivated.

“I’m the kind of person, once I get one foot in the door that’s all I need. My foot in the door was meeting Beenie Man when I first started out and then from there linking with other producers, now Romeich. So I’m definitely not letting the opportunities pass me by,” said the artiste whose correct name is Sheldon Taylor.

So focused is he, that hitting the studio and perfecting his stage craft have been at the forefront of his mind. He says, “I’ve been focusing on my new songs, Watching You featuring Beenie Man, Country A Mash Up on the Stagemix riddim by Romeich Records, Sneakers, and some other jugglings. Plus Bank In a Mi Pocket is doing great on the local charts. I’m focused on making this year and others, my year.”

In addition, last weekend Versatile wracked up five shows: Bakers Fiesta in Brown’s Town, Ochi Invasion, The High school cheerleading competition at the National Arena on Saturday and Portland Jerk Festival and it’s after-party on Sunday. This weekend fans can catch him in action at the Bling Dawg’s Summer Jam which will be staged in Portland, Jamaica on Sunday night.

(Kingston, Jamaica) – Two of Dancehall’s finest are continuing to create pandemonium in the digital hemisphere. Wayne Marshall, with the newly released remix of his single, My Heart featuring Mavado and Vybz Kartel & Popcaan’s continuous ascent with Clarks are doing not only well on charts, but have also continued to rake in sales both home and abroad.

Wayne Marshall’s My Heart remix single and video were released recently, the latter on Friday night, and within hours websites and media houses were in a flurry of excitement over the new video.

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According to reports from news.mydaily.com Fed Judge Rules Against Gay Marriage Ban, okay this might be so but I cant wait to hear or see what will happen when same sex couples are allowed to enter wedding contests hosted by NBC’s Today Show and the Associated Press.

The story as reported by news.mydaily.com:

In a victory for same-sex marriage proponents, a federal judge in Boston, Massachusetts has ruled that the federal ban on gay marriage, aka the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), violates the constitution because it interferes with the right of each state to define marriage. In his ruling — which effectively allows same-sex couples married in Massachusetts, where gay marriage has been permitted for six years, equal claims to federal benefits as heterosexual couples — U.S. District Judge Joseph Tauro contended that, “irrational prejudice plainly never constitutes a legitimate government interest,” CNN reports. Hailing the ruling as “a victory for civil rights,” Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley told reporters, “All citizens who are married in Massachusetts should be treated equally.” The Department of Justice says it is reviewing the decision, which could have widespread implications if it is upheld. In related news, NBC’s “Today” show announced today that it would allow same-sex couples to compete in its annual wedding contest, the Associated Press reports. “Moving forward, we ensure that our future wedding contests will be inclusive to all couples,” NBC said.

Kingston, Jamaica:-THE STAR MC search is offering not just a chance to showcase talent to a wide variety of audiences in Jamaica, but also an immediate financial benefit to the winner.

The triumphant MC will receive a $100,000 advance on an MC services contract. Following a short training programme, this bold MC may be contracted to represent the brand of a particular product as an emcee at major and minor events islandwide, with the potential to earn even more after re-couping the advance. The $100,000 however is guaranteed whether the winner receives additional MC bookings or not.

In addition to this immediate cash injection, the winner can expect free products from the sponsor, plus the opportunity to rub shoulders with celebrities at various events. This may result in the winner even rising to celebrity status themselves, while participating in exciting promotions and events across the island.

Auditions take place on Friday, July 9 starting at 9AM inside the Sports Club of the Gleaner Company on North Street in Kingston. The search is open to anyone between 21 and 40 years old who think they can manage this task.

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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Law enforcement officials on Thursday said they are looking into claims that Oscar-winning director and actor Mel Gibson physically abused his former girlfriend and the mother of one of his children.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s office released a statement saying it was “gathering information regarding the allegations” and would disclose no other details because the probe was preliminary.

A spokesman for “The Passion of the Christ” and “Braveheart” star was not immediately available to comment.

The sheriff’s statement said the alleged violence occurred in January at Gibson’s home in Malibu, California, and it named his ex-girlfriend, Oksana Grigorieva, as the alleged victim.

Gibson, 54, and the 40-year-old Russian singer have been embroiled in a bitter legal battle in recent months over the custody of their infant daughter, Lucia.

They have obtained restraining orders against each other.

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