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Shaggy Attends Star-Studded Angel Ball 2026 in New York City Honoring Dionne Warwick

Jamaican dancehall superstar Shaggy was among the attendees at the prestigious Angel Ball 2026, held on Monday, October 19, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. The annual black-tie charity gala,

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20/10/2026

Shenseea attending the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards

Shenseea Eyes Victoria’s Secret Runway as She Expands Fashion Ambitions

Grammy-nominated Jamaican dancehall star Shenseea has sparked excitement among fans after hinting

Shaggy and RikRok performing "It Wasn't Me"

Shaggy’s ‘It Wasn’t Me’ Passes 1.5 Billion Streams on Spotify

Jamaican dancehall star Shaggy’s “It Wasn’t Me” has officially surpassed 1.5 billion

“The Worst Place I’ve Ever Worked”: Kaz and Mero Blast Hot 97 Bosses and Company Representatives Live on Air

NEW YORK — Hot 97 morning show personalities Kazeem “Kaz” Famuyide and

Shaggy Says Shenseea Has Potential to Reach Greater Heights but Needs an A&R

Dancehall superstar Shaggy believes Shenseea has what it takes to achieve even

Sean Paul Rejects ‘Manufactured Pop Star’ Label, Reflects on Dancehall Roots and Super Cat’s Influence

Grammy-winning dancehall superstar Sean Paul has pushed back against the notion that

Fat Joe Podcast Story Drawn Into O.J. Simpson Murder Investigation

A decades-old mystery surrounding the O.J. Simpson murder case has resurfaced following

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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 04: Swizz Beatz speaks during the Art Basel Awards Night in Miami Beach at New World Symphony on December 04, 2025 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Art Basel)

Swizz Beatz Says Michael Jackson’s ‘Jamaican Chef’ Made Unforgettable Jerk Lobster at Jackson’s Home in 2009

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17/10/2026

Music producer Swizz Beatz is hoping to reconnect with a Jamaican chef who prepared an unforgettable jerk lobster dish during a private visit to

D’Angel Honoured By Two US Cities, Reflects on 22 Years in Dancehall: ‘I’m Stepping Into My Greatness’

Awards

17/10/2026

In an exclusive interview with World Music Views, the Jamaican dancehall star discusses her recognition in Florida, the struggles that shaped her career,

33% of Best Reggae Album Submissions at the 2027 Grammys Are From Non-Jamaican Acts

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16/10/2026

At least 40 of the 119 projects submitted for consideration in the Best Reggae Album category at the 2027 Grammy Awards are linked to

Internet Trolls Porsche’s New Mission S After Tesla Unveils Flying Roadster on the Same Day

News·Tech·Technology

16/10/2026

The internet is trolling Porsche after the German automaker unveiled its stunning new Porsche Mission S concept on October 15, 2026 — the very

Bloomberg Names Jamaican Beef Patty a Defining Food of Toronto

Lifestyle

16/10/2026

Jamaican beef patties are gaining recognition as one of Toronto’s defining foods, with Bloomberg highlighting the Caribbean pastry’s place in the Canadian city’s diverse

Goldman Sachs Music In The Air Report 2026: China and Latin America and India To Become More Valuable To Music Industry

Latin·Music Report

16/10/2026

Goldman Sachs’ October 2026 Music in the Air report 10th Anniversary China and other fast-growing markets are expected to supply most of the new

Nicki Minaj’s ‘Queen Radio: Volume 1’ Certified Platinum in the UK, Featuring Skeng’s ‘Likkle Miss’ Remix

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16/10/2026

Queen Radio: Volume 1 by Nicki Minaj has officially become her fourth platinum-certified album in the United Kingdom, following Pink Friday (2010), Pink Friday:

Diddy Transferred to New Federal Prison Following Medical Emergency and Repeated Rule Violations

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16/10/2026

Sean “Diddy” Combs has reportedly been transferred from FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey to FCI Allenwood Low in Pennsylvania following a recent medical

Grammy-Winning Producer Alexx Antaeus on Why Jamaican Artists Lose at the Grammys

Exclusives

15/10/2026

The Grammy-winning producer tells World Music Views that Jamaica’s biggest obstacle at music’s most prestigious awards may not be a lack of talent, but

Tarrus Riley and Capleton To Headline NJPAC In November

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15/10/2026

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY — Reggae music lovers are in for an unforgettable Thanksgiving weekend as two of Jamaica’s most celebrated reggae powerhouses, Capleton and

Sean Paul Embarks On South African Arena Tour

News

15/10/2026

The Grammy Award-winning entertainer will headline the Sean Paul Live in South Africa Tour 2026, performing at some of the country’s leading indoor

Diddy and Dudus’ Families Deny Reports of Violent Prison Clash Between the Two

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15/10/2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Family members of incarcerated rapper P. Diddy as well as Jamaican former Tivoli Gardens strongman Christopher “Dudus” Coke have strongly denied

Masicka’s Forever Reign Is Highest-Charting Reggae Album Submitted for 2027 Grammy Awards

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14/10/2026

Dancehall star Masicka’s third studio album, Forever Reign, is the highest-charting reggae project among the 119 albums submitted for Best Reggae Album consideration at

Def Jam CEO Tunji Balogun to Exit as Universal Music Group Continues $270 Million Cost-Cutting Program

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14/10/2026

Tunji Balogun, Chairman and CEO of Def Jam Recordings, is set to leave Universal Music Group (UMG) by the end of 2026 as the

Diddy Reportedly Injured in Prison Fight With Jamaican Inmate Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke

News

14/10/2026

The industry Sean “Diddy” Combs suffered recently during a fight was with Jamaican inmate Christopher “Dudus” Coke at the Federal Correctional Institution in Fort

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Runkus Talks Grammy Ambitions, Reggae Revival, His Father’s Legacy and Why Dancehall Is Exactly Where It Needs to Be

At Kingston’s legendary Harry J Studios, the Jamaican singer and producer reflects on the making of his latest album, the changing fortunes of

14/10/2026

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Interview: How PM Dawn broke hip-hop’s rules — and gave Island Records a Billboard No 1

Jon Baker, founder of Gee Street Records and former president of Island Jamaica, recalls how a teenage producer’s unlikely record collection, a Spandau Ballet

13/10/2026

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Capleton - Image by Jessica Bui exclusively for World Music Views

Capleton Returns After 16 Years With Heights Of Fire: ‘This Album Is About Awakening’

Exclusive interview with World Music Views Sixteen years is an eternity in today’s music industry, where artists are expected to release new material at

26/06/2026

Album Previews·Exclusives·Interview

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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