Entertainment
Jay Z Supports President Obama On Gay Marriage
Category: News Written by Kingsley Irish
Jay-Z is the latest celebrity to back U.S. President Barrack Obama on his support for gay marriage. During an interview with CNN for his “Made in America” festival in Philadelphia, Jay said the issue of gay marriage is “holding the country back.”
Beenie Man Getting Set To Perform In Dubai
Category: News Written by Saeed Saeed
With the Jamaican reggae artist Beenie Man preparing for a gig in the UAE, Saeed Saeed catches up with the self-proclaimed King of Dancehall.
Bob Marley's Heirs Threaten To Sue Isreali Over Use Of Bob's Song
Category: News Written by Entertainment Reporter
Bob Marley’s heirs have reportedly served Aryeh Eldad, an Isreali physician and politician, with a warning letter over the unauthorised use of the song Iron Lion Zion. Earlier this week reports surfaced on Isreali site haaretz.com, claiming that members of the Marley team said Eldad uses the song’s lyrics were used for propaganda purposes.
Dancehall Supremo Beenie Man To Headline BoomTown Fair
Category: In The Spotlight Written by Ben Robinson
BoomTown can now unveil that the undisputed heavyweight champion of Dancehall, Beenie Man will be the Lion’s Den reggae headliner for Saturday night. He shares the bill over the weekend with; Alborosie, Tanya Stephens, Natty, Gappy Ranks, David Rodigan and a bucket load of reggae and dancehall’s living legends! Another mega addition to the bill for all those Ska-core lovers out there is destruction demigods Capdown! With the entire first four tier tickets now sold out, BoomTown are down to a limited amount of tier five tickets, so snap ‘em up whilst you can!
MNI Alive Exclusive Interview With Hollywood Actor, Dennis L.A White
Category: In The Spotlight Written by Jeevan Robinson
Changing The Game is a new movie starring acclaimed Hollywood actor Dennis L.A White, set to premiere this weekend. Dennis is a big screen regular with standout roles in movies such as the Biggie Smalls biopic - Notorious; Swimming, I Think I Love My Wife, and The Brave One. Dennis also has acting roles in popular television series, Law & Order, Third Watch and The Jury.
MNI Alive Exclusive: A Conversation With Dancehall Soul Siren, Cherine
Category: In The Spotlight Written by Fabian Thomas
I have admired Cherine for a long time and continue to be inspired by her growth and maturity as an entertainer. She has taken the road less travelled: the path of paying dues, cultivating her abilities and developing her signature Dancehall Soul sound; a mixture of reggae, dancehall, soul and R&B.
Chit Chat With Gramps Morgan Part Two
Category: In The Spotlight Written by Tina Mowatt
On April 24, 2012, Gramps Morgan released his second album entitled “Reggae Music Lives”. His passion for music on a whole and Reggae Music in particular, is the focus of his life’s work. As was stated in part one of this two-part article, Gramps believes in balancing his lifestyle with non musical activities: spending quality time with family and friends, playing his favourite sport, American Football and hosting family gathering with the atmosphere of “Christmas in Jamaica”.
The Awesome Jam Band Performing Live In The 2012 Carnival Village
Category: In The Spotlight Written by Jeevan Robinson
St Thomas' 60th Carnival Anniversary has come to an end with the Awesome Jam Band staking their claim as the best band in the land once again. As the 2012 album, 'We Will Survive' continues to receive great reviews from within the USVI, the wider region and the Diaspora, the Jam Band's music once again is setting the pace for all other bands within the USVI.
MNI Alive Exclusive: Chit Chat With Reggae Artiste Gramps Morgan - Part 1
Category: In The Spotlight Written by Tina Mowatt
As an artiste myself, I was thankful for the opportunity to speak with “Gramps”, his more familiar nomenclature, because I am personally at the “starting blocks” of my career and eager to gather as much information as I can in order to create my own path. With the experience he has had, being a part of a musical family, as well as cultivating his solo career since 2009, Gramps Morgan, to me, is an ideal candidate for my “brain-picking” explorations. I wanted to speak with Gramps Morgan, the Man and the Artiste.
St Kitts Basketball Player, Shamile Jeffers, Draft Prospect For The NBA
Category: News
Kittitian NCAA Division 1 college basketball and former SKABA Junior star player Shamile Jeffers has been listed among NBA draft prospects by a number of online NBA draft centres including cbssports.com and draftexpress.com
Model Yendi Phillips & Chino Open Up About Their Relationship
Category: In The Spotlight Written by Zaheera Blake
Jamaican model, Yendi Phillips, and Chino McGregor open up about their relationship and how they connected in an interview with Novia McDonald Whyte of the Jamaica Observer.
Chaun Vernon On The Road To Being The Next R&B Sensation
Category: In The Spotlight Written by Jeevan Robinson
Chaun Vernon is a singing talent that is especially unique. Cultivated in the deep harmonies of reggae and dancehall music, this young man of Jamaican parentage from Ft Lauderdale, Florida, blends his God given talent with what he learnt from the environment he was exposed to musically whilst growing up, and delivers an R&B sound like none you have heard previously.
Forensic Evidence In Vybz Kartel Murder Investigation Delivered To Prosecutors
Category: News Written by Jeevan Robinson
Police in Jamaica have handed over forensic evidence to the Director of Public Prosecutions in the murder investigation where dancehall singer, Vybz Kartel, was charged with being involved in the killing of Clive “Lizard” Williams.
Gramps Morgan Releases New Album, Reggae Music Lives
Category: News
With a mission to heal the world through music, Soul Train Award nominee, Gramps Morgan unleashes his second, solo, album Reggae Music Lives today (April 24th) on iTunes, independently, on his Dada Son Entertainment label . A musical therapy of sorts, Reggae Music Lives is filled with angelic harmonies, authentic compositions and a unique sound brand, Gramps calls " Rockaz ".
Rihanna’s Dad Concerned About His Daughter’s Well Being
Category: News Written by Kingsley Irish
Rihanna’s Dad has voiced his concern that his daughter may face the same fate as deceased singer, Whitney Houston. Ronald Fenty has stated that he is concerned about Rihanna’s well being and hopes that she will not go down the same path as Whitney who died recently.
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