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Rihanna’s Net Worth Falls By $400 Million- But She’s Still A Billionaire

Rihanna’s net worth has fallen by a staggering $400 million to an estimated $1 billion—a 29% decline—according to Forbes’ 2025 list of America’s Richest Self-Made Women. The drop marks one of the

by Donovan Watkis

03/06/2025

Diddy Allegedly Paid $100,000 to Bury Surveillance Video in Hotel Assault Case, Testimony Reveals

In day 15 of the Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ongoing federal trial, a

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

Trinidad Promoters Call For Reform After Vybz Kartel Fallout: A Pivotal Moment For The Entertainment And Tourism Sector

In the wake of the failed staging of the One Caribbean Music

Debbie Bissoon, CEO of Bissoon Productions

Debbie Bissoon Returns To Host Reggae Sumfest’s Reggae Night: “It’s A Blessing And An Honor”

Award winning media personality and Tv Host Debbie Bissoon is set to

Jaii Frais Says He Was Snubbed for PM Youth Award —Tells How He Became an Unfiltered Voice Driving a New Era of Entertainment Conversations in Jamaica

Jhaedee “Jaii Frais” Richards has become a standout voice in Jamaica’s new

Bob Marley performs onstage at the Auditorium Theater in Chicago on May 27, 1978. Paul Natkin/Getty Images

Reggae Takes Over Las Vegas This June With Buju Banton and Bob Marley’s Hope Road Experience

Las Vegas is turning up the volume on Caribbean culture this June,

Major Lazer Diplo, (right) alongside DJs Walshy Fire(left) and Ape Drums

Major Lazer’s ‘Peace Is The Mission’ Turns 10

June 1, 2025, marks ten years since Major Lazer released Peace Is

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Masicka Silences the Competition as “Mute” Debuts at No. 1 on YouTube Jamaica’s Weekly Chart

Charts·YouTube Jamaica Chart

01/06/2025

Masicka makes a thunderous entrance at the top of the YouTube Jamaica weekly chart ending May 29, 2025 with his latest release “Mute,”instantly claiming

Vybz Kartel, Moliy Pull Out of 2025 One Caribbean Music Festival Lineup Over Contract Obligations

News

31/05/2025

Jamaican dancehall icon Vybz Kartel has officially pulled out of the One Caribbean Music Festival (OCMF), which was scheduled to take place tonight at

Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez Sued by Daughter Over Alleged Forced Psychiatric Hold and Abuse of Power

News

31/05/2025

Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez is facing a federal lawsuit from her daughter, Demoree Hadley, who alleges that Perez orchestrated her unlawful psychiatric detention

Live Wire Sparks a New Wave With Rising Stars Bayka, Annaleax and Tielo Lanez

News

30/05/2025

Jamaican singer Annalaex lit up the stage at Live Wire, held at Usain Bolt’s Tracks and Records in Kingston hosted by Rosh Reign. The

Donald Trump To Consider Pardoning Diddy

News

30/05/2025

President Donald Trump said on Friday that he would consider the facts before deciding whether to issue a pardon for Sean “Diddy” Combs, who

Silent Daddy, Skillibeng, Shenseea, Moliy

“Shake It To The Max (FLY) Remix” by Moliy, Silent Addy, Skillibeng, and Shenseea Tops YouTube Jamaica In May

News

30/05/2025

Jamaica’s most-watched music for May 2025 has street anthems, viral moments, and genre-blending records that dominate digital streaming. Leading the pack is “Shake It

“This Is Just the Beginning”: Silent Addy Talks Billboard Hot 100 Debut, Dancehall Roots & Global Bashment Vision

Features

29/05/2025

Silent Addy has long operated behind the scenes, but with Shake It To The Max lighting up dance floors and earning his first Billboard

All The Jamaican Women To Hit The U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Chart

Features

29/05/2025

From ska to dancehall, reggae to pop-infused anthems, Jamaican-born women have made historic entries on the Billboard Hot 100, shaping the global appeal of

Hailey Bieber’s Rhode To Success: E.L.F. Beauty To Acquire Skincare Brand In 1B Deal

Fashion·Lifestyle

29/05/2025

Hailey Bieber’s skincare brand Rhode is set to become one of the biggest celebrity beauty acquisitions in recent years. On Wednesday, e.l.f. Beauty, a

Sandz Miami Review: Dancehall’s Loud and Joyful World Tour Kicks Off With Star-Studded Memorial Day Party

Concerts

28/05/2025

What do you do when unpredictable circumstances threatens to derail a major outdoor music festival? If you’re the organisers of Sandz, the Caribbean-rooted party

Shenseea Makes Debut on Billboard Hot 100 With “Shake It To The Max (FLY)”

News

27/05/2025

The dancehall-infused anthem “Shake It To The Max (FLY)” by MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng, and Shenseea debuts at No. 91 on this week’s Billboard

Matthew Mateo on Vybz Kartel’s U.S. Takeover, Dancehall’s Arena Evolution, and the Power Moves Behind the Scenes

Concerts·Features

27/05/2025

Veteran promoter Matthew Mateo sat down with World Music Views for an exclusive interview reflecting on his decades in the music business, the success

Umbrella Brunch Turned Memorial Weekend Into a Caribbean Lifestyle Showcase — Masicka and LaaLee Delivered Entertaining Performances

Lifestyle

26/05/2025

The Florida edition of Umbrella Brunch brought Caribbean flavor to Miramar’s Vizcaya Park on May 24, transforming the space into a stylish gathering spot

Man Shot by Miami PD in ‘Bad Boy’-Style Scene Outside Reggae Concert at Bayfront Park

Concerts

25/05/2025

A man was shot by Miami police this afternoon after using his black BMW to strike an officer in the crowded downtown area outside

Buju Banton at UBS Arena in New York City July 13, 2024.

Buju Banton’s UBS Arena Shows Grossed $4.5M — The Highest for Any Reggae Act, According to Billboard Boxscore

News

25/05/2025

Grammy Award-winning reggae icon Buju Banton continues to make history on the live music circuit. According to Billboard Boxscore, the first two shows of

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Vybz Kartel Introduces AI To Dancehall In New Music Video

Embattled entertainer Vybz Kartel, real name Adijah Palmer has made history as the first dancehall artist to deejay as an AI character in

01/06/2023

Donovan Watkis

Reggae·Tech

Ziggy Marley Launches “Beach In Hawaii” NFT, Says Bob Marley NFT Could Be In The Works

Ziggy Marley launched his first NFT today in collaboration with One Of, a NFT platform that describes itself as “The green NFT platform connecting

01/11/2022

JR Watkis

Music Business·Tech·Technology

Record Deals To Change As YouTube Negotiates New AI Music Agreements with Major Labels

YouTube is now negotiating with record labels to license their songs for artificial intelligence tools that clone popular artists’ music. The aim is to

26/06/2024

Donovan Watkis

Tech

House Of Marley Launches New Range Of Sustainable Cables And Wireless Charger

Headphone and speaker company House Of Marley, is continuing its environmentally friendly path by dropping a new sustainable product line which includes a collection of

19/07/2022

Donovan Watkis

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O’Brain williams (drummer/band leader) left Christopher aka Chris reinge (lead vocalist)

Reggae Is Healing By Jah Rockaz Lyrics

ChorusUntil my last breath I will sing reggae music, music is the healing of the nation.Until my last breath I keep singing for Zion,

18/02/2025

Artist of the Week·Music·News

Bringing Back the Band: Jah Rockaz Focused On The Future Of Reggae with Power and Purpose

Modern reggae is increasingly dominated by solo artists, marking a shift from an era when bands frequently emerged with chart-topping hits. Over the past

17/02/2025

Artist of the Week·Features·News