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GiftMe Faces Social Media Backlash After Issuing Cease & Desist To Influencer

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaican digital gifting and payments platform GiftMe is facing mounting criticism after a social media influencer who questioned the costs associated with using its application reportedly received a cease-and-desist

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27/10/2026

Jay-Z Set to Headline 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show

Hip-hop mogul and music icon Jay-Z is preparing to take center stage

Adam22 Declares Radio a “Dying Business Model…Let It Die” Following Rosecrans Vic’s Exit From Power 106

No Jumper founder Adam22 has warned aspiring hip-hop media personalities against taking

New York City has officially declared October Reggaetón Heritage Month

New York City has officially declared October Reggaetón Heritage Month, recognizing the

Shenseea Has 28 Songs Surpassing 10 Million Streams, 4 Surpassing 100 Million

The Jamaican dancehall superstar continues to expand her global streaming dominance, amassing

Beyoncé Brags That She Is Not Just A Model But The Founder, Visionary and Sole Investor of Cécred Haircare Brand

Global superstar asserts business ownership as Cécred expands into the United Kingdom,

Eric Bauza, Voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Tweety, Dies at 46

Emmy Award-winning voice actor Eric Bauza, best known for bringing beloved Looney

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NFL linebacker Matthew Judon, Arabia and Alexis Samone

NFL Star Matthew Judon’s Has Two Women Living Under One Roof With His Children

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26/10/2026

The former New England Patriots linebacker has joined the conversation after Arabia and Alexis Samone shared a video documenting their unusual household, where

Artist Manager Apryl McIntosh-Smith Dies in Spain

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26/10/2026

Apryl McIntosh-Smith, chief executive officer of Niche Entertainment Group and manager of reggae singer Ras-I, died on Saturday while in Gran Canaria, Spain. It

Prophet Israel T. Ford and his two wives at Lifeworks Church on Ohio

Pastor Introduces Husband’s Second Wife to Congregation as Church Embraces Polygynous Marriage

Lifestyle

26/10/2026

In an unusual public declaration, Pastor Lydia Ford of LifeWorks Church in Ohio introduced her husband’s second wife to the congregation, openly confirming

Obama Rallies Democrats in Detroit as Nicki Minaj Joins Trump for Michigan Campaign Showdown

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25/10/2026

DETROIT, MICHIGAN — October 25, 2026 Michigan has become the center of a high-profile political showdown, with former President Barack Obama rallying Democratic

Music Industry Mourns The Loss Of DJ Kovert At Age 19

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25/10/2026

The Jamaican music fraternity mourns the loss of DJ Kovert, a promising young disc jockey who passed away at the University of the West

Major Lazer, Ellie Goulding and Tarrus Riley’s “Powerful” Surpasses 200 Million YouTube Views Across Uploads

News

25/10/2026

The 2015 international hit continues to demonstrate its staying power more than a decade after its release. Major Lazer’s international hit “Powerful,” featuring British

Popcaan Makes History With Debut U.S. Performance at Drake’s Lavish 40th Birthday Celebration in New York

News

25/10/2026

Dancehall superstar Popcaan made history on Saturday night, October 24, delivering his debut performance in the United States during Drake’s extravagant 40th birthday celebrations

Shenseea Eyes Collaborations With Beyoncé, Post Malone, The Weeknd and Bruno Mars

News

25/10/2026

Jamaican dancehall Shenseea has already secured collaborations with several major international artists, including Kanye West (Ye), Megan Thee Stallion, Mariah Carey, 21 Savage, Tyga,

Tarrus Riley The Only Unsigned Jamaican Reggae Act to Reach Billboard Hot 100 This Century

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24/10/2026

The reggae singer’s 2015 collaboration with Major Lazer and Ellie Goulding peaked at No. 83 on the Billboard Hot 100. Eleven years ago, Jamaican

Tarrus Riley Warns Against Ignoring Relationship ‘Red Flags’ in New Single

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24/10/2026

Reggae singer Tarrus Riley is turning his attention to the warning signs of a failing relationship in his latest single, “Red Flags,” a cautionary

Derrick Harriott Dead at Age 87

News

24/10/2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaican singer and record producer Derrick Harriott is dead at age 87. WMV understands that Harriott died early Saturday morning. Harriott,

Rihanna’s Banned Songs That Took Over The World

News

24/10/2026

From sexually provocative music videos to violent storytelling, several Rihanna hits have faced broadcasting restrictions, online removals and demands for censorship. Barbadian superstar Rihanna

Beenie Man Earns First Gold Certification in The U.K. With “Who Am I”

News

23/10/2026

Dancehall legend Beenie Man has earned another major international accolade as his 1998 classic “Who Am I (Sim Simma)” has been certified Gold in

Vybz Kartel Earns Third UK Song Certification For Pon De Floor With Major Lazer 17 Years Later

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23/10/2026

Jamaican dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel has earned his third song certification in the United Kingdom, as Major Lazer’s 2009 hit Pon De Floor, featuring

Ineffable Records Has Eight Submissions for Best Reggae Album Grammy Consideration

News

22/10/2026

Protoje, The Green, Tropidelic, Surfer Girl, Mike Love, Beach Fly, Ras-I and Kash’d Out are among the artists featured in the label’s Grammy campaign.

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

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

15/10/2026

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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 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

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