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Ricky Platinum: The Vibe Architect Talks Opening for Vybz Kartel and Elevating Dancehall’s Legacy in the U.S.

Ricky Palmer, better known as Ricky Platinum, has built a reputation as one of the most versatile and high-energy DJs representing dancehall in the United States. From humble beginnings in a music-loving

29/06/2025

Features

Cassie and Diddy - CNN released a domestic violence video where Diddy assaults Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel in 2016. The pair dated for a decade before calling it quits in 2018

Defense in Diddy Trial Calls Case a “Gaping Lack of Evidence” as Prosecutors Say He “Didn’t Take No for an Answer”

The defense team in the high-profile federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial—widely believed to involve the orbit of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs—delivered a blistering closing argument, calling the prosecution’s case “the

27/06/2025

News

Vybz Kartel’s “Summertime” Certified Silver in the UK

LONDON, UK — Vybz Kartel’s summer anthem “Summertime” has officially been certified Silver in the United Kingdom by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for surpassing 200,000 units in sales and streams as of

27/06/2025

British Music Certifications

Sean "P. Diddy" Combs issues apology after assaulting Cassie

“He Kidnaps. He Traffics. He Buys Silence”: Prosecutors Deliver Explosive Closing Argument in Diddy RICO Trial

New York, NY – June 26, 2025 On the 31st day of the federal trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs, Assistant U.S. Attorney Jessica Slavik delivered a searing closing argument, labeling the music

26/06/2025

News

After 28 Days of Trial, U.S. Government Withdraws Key Charges in Sean “Diddy” Combs Federal Case

June 25, 2025 – New York, NY In a major shift following nearly a month of trial, the U.S. government has formally withdrawn several of the most serious charges in its federal

25/06/2025

News

“The Culture Comes First”: CJ Milan Talks Building Historic Dancehall Moments, Leading Bounty Killer’s Return at Barclays, and Breaking Barriers for Women in Promotion

In a genre powered by energy, legacy, and resilience, CJ Milan has quietly become the force behind some of dancehall’s most historic live moments. Following her triumphant execution of three sold-out Vybz

25/06/2025

Features

“My First Hit Song Was Because of New York”: Bounty Killer Reflects Ahead of Historic Barclays Show

BROOKLYN, NY — After a 15-year absence from the U.S. stage, dancehall legend Bounty Killer is set to make a triumphant and historic return with what may be the biggest performance of

23/06/2025

Concerts

Court Rules Sting International Cannot Testify in Reggaeton vs. Dancehall Copyright Case; Defense Requests $40,000 Legal Fees

Los Angeles, June 23, 2025 — In the escalating copyright dispute involving Caribbean producers Steely and Cleveland Browne and several key music industry figures over the Fish Market, Dem Bow and Pounder

23/06/2025

Reggaeton vs Dancehall Court Case

Masicka Returns To No. 1 With “Mute” On YouTube Jamaica Weekly Chart

JAMAICA — Dancehall powerhouse Masicka returns to the summit of the YouTube Jamaica Weekly Chart, presented by Courvoisier, with his track Mute reclaiming the No. 1 position for the week ending June

22/06/2025

Charts·YouTube Jamaica Chart

Timbaland Responds After Backlash Over Using K Fresh’s Beat to Train AI Music Platform: “I take full responsibility for that oversight.”

Grammy-winning producer Timbaland is under fire for using a beat by independent producer K Fresh without permission to train an artificial intelligence (AI) model through the music platform Suno. The incident sparked

20/06/2025

News

YG Marley signed to Hollywood Talent agency WME

YG Marley’s “Praise Jah In The Moonlight” Certified Double Platinum In Canada

TORONTO, CANADA — YG Marley’s breakout hit Praise Jah In The Moonlight has officially been certified Double Platinum in Canada, surpassing 160,000 units in sales and streaming equivalents, according to Music Canada.

20/06/2025

Certifications

Beyoncé was named Billboard's Greatest Pop Star Of The 21st Century

Concert Ticket Prices Drop for the First Time in Over a Decade

For the first time in more than 10 years, the average price of concert tickets has dropped, signaling a significant shift in the global live music economy according to Bloomberg. According to

20/06/2025

News

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