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*Surely Essence Magazine’s Abiola Abrams has heard her share of intimacy issues from couples in relationships of every sort since being in the love business, but something tells us that her latest inquiry was a little different. A black woman wrote into the magazine saying that her husband calls her “nigger bitch” during sex and [...]
*The Associated Press is using the word “embrace” to describe the reaction of officials in Jamaica toward a controversial Super Bowl ad that depicts a white office worker from the Midwest using a Caribbean accent to display a cheerful, upbeat outlook. Some U.S. critics have described the pregame Super Bowl ad from Volkswagen as offensive [...]
*LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 27, 2012 — Soccer enthusiasts are set to gather for the 2012 Los Angeles African Soccer Tournament taking place Sept. 1 at the John Ferraro Soccer Fields at Griffith Park (5101 North Zoo Drive) in Los Angeles, Calif. 24 teams representing 21 countries are set to compete in the second annual [...]
*Snoop Dogg has decided to finally evolve, but into the unexpected type of artist. The Long Beach native is turning in his gun slinging lyrics to embrace the love and harmony of reggae. On Monday at a news conference in New York, he said he was “born again” during a visit to Jamaica earlier this [...]
*Several Jamaican lawmakers are exploring the idea of reparations for the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. Do you think this even has a shot of ever happening? For centuries on end, African Americans and minorities have lived under whites economically, while their businesses and the country as a whole and many others have been built on black [...]
*Elephant Man was arrested Monday (Jan. 30) after being accused of raping a woman in his Jamaican home. The victim’s name has been withheld pending an investigation. The assault took place earlier this month at his St. Andrew’s residence. The Dancehall artist was questioned in front of his lawyer by authorities and was subsequently arrested [...]
*A judge in Jamaica has rejected a bail application by bleached reggae artist Vybz Kartel in the slaying of a 27-year-old music promoter who was gunned down on a street corner in July. Resident Magistrate Opal Smith has not given a reason for refusing bail, reports the AP. Kartel, 35, has also been charged in [...]
*Beyonce is one of the most talked about women in the world; she’s beautiful, talented and loved by many. However, despite her fame and beloved looks, one couple is living in regret because they named their child after the singer. In a study that was conducted by YourBabyDomainName.com, eight percent of parents reportedly regretted the [...]
Nicki Minaj performs at Reggae Sumfest in Montego Bay, Jamaica (July 24, 2011) *Rapper Nicki Minaj was reportedly slapped with a fine for cursing during her set Sunday at the Reggae Sumfest concert at Catherine Hall in Montego Bay, St James, Jamaica. She was scheduled to attend court this Thursday, but her local attorney, Hugh [...]
*Gospel lovers looking for a new vacation spot, you are in luck this summer because the island of Bermuda is preparing for the first ever Bermuda Gospel Festivalon August 25-27, 2011. The event, hosted by Dr. Bobby Jones, takes place at Bermudaʼs Victualling Yard at the Royal Naval Dockyard. The three day event will feature performances from Fred Hammond, Mary [...]
*Nicki Minaj is on call and in high demand everywhere. The rapper will be performing with R&B legend R. Kelly at this year’s Reggae Sumfest in Montego Bay, Jamaica (July 17-23, 2011). “Nicki Minaj, one of the hottest acts in the world right now, will be treating her multitude of fans to a scintillating performance,” [...]
*In Kingston (Jamaica), Mikeisha Simpson covers her body in greasy white cream and bundles up in a track suit to avoid the fierce sun of her native Jamaica, but she’s not worried about skin cancer. The 23-year-old resident of a Kingston ghetto hopes to transform her dark complexion to a cafe-au-lait-color common among Jamaica’s elite [...]
*As far as Buju Banton is concerned, it boils down to this. He lied about being able to move drugs to an undercover cop he met on a flight from Spain. Yesterday he told the all-white jury in his second trial that he’s ashamed of his actions and that they were nothing but boasts. Stephen [...]
*Montego Bay, Jamaica — American R&B, funk and soul music group Tavares have been added to the increasingly impressive 2011 JAMAICA Jazz and Blues Festival line up, January 23-29, 2011. The now three member Cape Verdean brothers, who hail from New Bedford Massachusetts will be delivering the art of music to their many adoring fans [...]
*Jamaican dancehall star, Bounty Killer was arrested in Jamaica on Saturday after a woman walked into a local police station badly bruised and bloodied. Bounty Killer allegedly attacked and beat a woman with a hammer in his apartment. Reports say that Killer is currently facing assault charges. “She turned up here sometime after six and [...]
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