Confusion over whether the dancehall star has escaped from jail…

There is uncertainty over claims that Dancehall star Vybz Kartel has reportedly broken out of prison in his native Jamaica after holding an officer at gunpoint.

Kartel, real name Adidja Palmer, allegedly started a riot at the…

Patrice O'Neal, a fixture in the New York comedy scene for two decades who was most recently seen in the Comedy Central Roast Of Charlie Sheen, has passed away according to sources close to the comedian.

Talk show host Opie of the Opie & Anthony Radio Show tweeted this morning, "Yes, it's true that our pal Patrice O'Neal has passed away.…

Fantan Mojah is thankful for life following a motor vehicle accident early Sunday morning.

The “Stronger” hitmaker was on his way from Reggae Fever when the accident occurred in the vicinity of Steer Town, St. Ann. Fantan expresses…

Barry Llewellyn, from Jamaican rocksteady and reggae vocal trio, The Heptones has died.

Music News understands that Barry fell ill and was taken to the Kingston Public hospital where he died in the wee hours this morning. The Heptones founding member Earl Morgan speaks with Music News. …

Rap legend Heavy D - one of the most influential rappers of the '90s -- died earlier today...



Heavy D - real name Dwight Arrington Myers -- was rushed to an L.A. hospital around noon today ... and was pronounced dead at the hospital at 1 PM. He was 44 years old.



We've learned a 911 call was placed from Heavy's Beverly Hills home around 11:25 AM to report an unconscious male on…

Legendary boxer was first beat Ali, won heavyweight title in 1970

PHILADELPHIA - Joe Frazier, the former heavyweight champion who handed Muhammad Ali his first defeat yet had to live forever in his rival's shadow, has died after a brief final fight with liver cancer. He was 67.

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Ziggy Marley says the spirituality and mystic vibration is the magic that is absent in some of the music being produced today.

Ziggy explains in an exclusive interview with Music News.

Ziggy Marley is currently promoting his fourth studio album album “Wild…

Nas is Amy Winehouse's duet partner on "Like Smoke," the lead track from the late singer's rarities album "Lioness: Hidden Treasures."







Amy Winehouse Feat. Nas – “Like Smoke” (Prod. By Salaam Remi)…

Emperor Haile Selasse I and Empress Menen with their children at the time of their coronation

On November 2nd, 1930 the coronation of Emperor Haile Selassie I and Empress Menen ushered in a new wave of pride in the black diaspora. Haile Selassie, whose name means ‘power of the Holy Trinity’, is the baptismal name of the child born Tafari…

Songwriter and record producer Winston Riley is currently in hospital nursing gunshot wounds.

Winston who is the father of Kurt Riley was shot in the head and arm this morning (01.11.11) at his home in Kingston 8. Music News understands Winston Riley is currently being treated at…