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DOJ–Live Nation Antitrust Trial Faces Turmoil as Settlement Sparks Calls for Mistrial

New York — March 9, 2026.A high-profile antitrust case against Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has entered a turbulent phase

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09/03/2026

Live Nation to Pay Millions, Make Changes in Ticketmaster Antitrust Deal

Live Nation Entertainment has reportedly reached a settlement with the U.S. Department

BET Founder Robert Johnson Reclaims Billionaire Status After Divorce Split His Net-worth

The man who created Black Entertainment Television and made history as America’s

Skippa WYFL Spends Seven Weeks At No. 1 On YouTube Jamaica Chart as Masicka, Tommy Lee Sparta Debut on Weekly Ranking

Dancehall star Skippa continues to command the YouTube Jamaica chart, holding the

Vybz Kartel at Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise Florida, May 17, 2025

Vybz Kartel Concert Lawsuit In New York Dismissed By Judge With Prejudice, Lawyer Celebrates

A six million dollar lawsuit tied to the promotion of dancehall star

Ian Lewis Of Inner Circle Photo by GD Films

Inner Circle’s “Bad Boys” Certified Platinum in the United States (1,000,000)

Inner Circle’s reggae classic “Bad Boys (Theme from Cops)” has been officially

Tony Rebel Cultural Impact Awardee at the 2026 Reggae Gold Awards

Scenes From Reggae Gold Awards 2026

The Reggae Gold Awards 2026 took place at the National Arena in

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“It’s All About Marketing”: Robert Livingston Talks Dancehall’s Global Future, and the Business of Music

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06/03/2026

Veteran Jamaican music producer Robert Livingston remains deeply engaged in the industry that helped define his career. Over decades, he has built a résumé

Adam Gross, President Reggae Record Label Ineffable Records

Adam Gross Warns Jamaican Artists Face Risks Of Being “Added To A List” for Speaking Out on U.S. Politics

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05/03/2026

During a recent interview on The Fix Podcast, Adam Gross, president of Ineffable Records suggested that artists who criticize U.S. policies, may find themselves added

Mavado and Vybz Kartel To Headline Reggae Sumfest 2026 With Gully Vs Gaza World Tour

Concerts

04/03/2026

Dancehall kings Vybz Kartel and Mavado are set to headline Reggae Sumfest 2026 along with a string of concerts this year with a set

Chronixx’s Return To The Stage Pulls 4000 Patrons At Lost In Time Festival

Concerts

02/03/2026

When Chronixx stepped onto the stage at the 3rd staging of Lost In Time festival shortly after 8:25 p.m., he did so with a

World’s Tallest Tower, Burj Khalifa, Could Be Evacuated After Blasts Heard Across Gulf Region as U.S.–Israel–Iran War Escalates

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28/02/2026

On Saturday, February 28, 2026, The Trump administration launched “Operation Epic Fury” and Israel launched “Operation Lion’s Roar” against Iran and immediately reports circulated online

Min Hee-jin, former ADOR CEO and founder of ooak records, attends a press conference in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Feb. 25

Court Documents Suggest HYBE Used “Advance Purchasing” to Inflate K-Pop Album Sales as Min Hee-jin Offers $18M Settlement

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27/02/2026

Newly disclosed court documents from the ongoing legal dispute between HYBE Labels and former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin references to the practice of

Shenseea - Never Gets Late Here album released May 24, 2024

Shenseea’s ‘Never Gets Late Here’ Has Surpassed 100 million Streams On Spotify

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27/02/2026

Shenseea’s sophomore album ‘Never Gets Late Here’ has surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify. The milestones extend her lead as the most streamed dancehall

Exclusive: Teejay Leaves Warner Records, Goes Independent Following “I Am Chippy” EP Release

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27/02/2026

Dancehall star Teejay has confirmed that he is no longer signed to Warner Records, marking a new chapter in his career following the release

MOLIY and bees & honey Unite for Afro-House Pop Anthem “PARTYGYAL”

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27/02/2026

Ghanaian-American singer MOLIY is back on the dancefloor — this time teaming up with Berlin/London producer collective bees & honey for a new single,

Lauryn Hill was surprised at an intimate dinner in New York to tell her that The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill was No. 1 on our 100 Best Albums list.

Wu-Tang Clan, Lauryn Hill, Sade, Shakira and More For Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Unveils 2026 Nominees: See the Complete List

Awards

25/02/2026

It’s that time again—debate season for rock’s highest honor. On Wednesday (Feb. 25), the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced its nominees for

Five-Year-Old Nahbi Reign Makes Reggae History with Dual IRAWMAs Nomination

Awards

25/02/2026

Five-year-old Nahbi Reign — daughter of Jamaican artist I-Octane — has officially become the youngest producer credited on a nomination in International Reggae & World

Enrique “Mag” Rodriguez, CEO and Founder of Even

Exclusive: EVEN Pushes Back on DDot’s Lawsuit Claims Following World Music Views Interview

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24/02/2026

After World Music Views (WMV) published an interview with music executive Damien “DDOT” Washington regarding his lawsuit against music platform EVEN and its CEO

Greg Scelsa Says To Win A Grammy “Sometimes you have to go outside of the circle of reggae voters.”

Features

24/02/2026

A towering figure in music, Greg Scelsa first me tup with WMV in Los Angeles at an exclusive Grammy after party where he was

Busy Signal, Wayne Wonder, Beenie Man, Spragga Benz

Vybz Kartel, Beenie Man, Busy Signal, Spragga Benz and Wayne Wonder Receive Honors From Lauderhill City

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24/02/2026

On Monday February 23, Lauderhill City officials honored Vybz Kartel, Beenie Man, Busy Signal, Spragga Benz and Wayne Wonder with citations for their charitable

Champion — Jah Rockaz Lyrics

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23/02/2026

Album: Reggae Is Healing (Briwills Music), 2026 Intro ChampionChampion (Yeah Yea Yeah) Verse 1 Nuff of them nuh waan see me get rich, noGet

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Exclusive: Former EVEN Labs Executive D-Dot Speaks Out on UMG Deal, Direct-to-Fan Future, and Lawsuit Against Platform

Music industry executive and consultant Damien “DDOT” Washington, a former executive at EVEN Labs, speaks exclusively with World Music Views (WMV) about technology’s role in music, artist

21/02/2026

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Cali Reggae frontman Stick Figure lead vocalist, producer and guitarist Scott Woodruff

Stick Figure’s Free Flow Sessions Poised for Highest Billboard Reggae Debut of the Year

Stick Figure’s Free Flow Sessions is set to make the highest debut on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart next week. The album, released on

21/11/2025

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Exclusive: Annalaex on Leaving SOBE Entertainment, Dancehall, Soca & Her Next Chapter

In an exclusive sit-down with World Music Views in Florida, model-singer Annaleax opened up about her whirlwind year—one that has taken her from Tobago

13/11/2025

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Maxine Isis Stowe Accepts Court Ruling On Bunny Wailer’s Estate

Maxine Isis Stowe says she is ready to speak on Bunny Wailer’s estate following a Supreme Court ruling on June 28, 2024, which gave

21/08/2024

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