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Grindsman Says He’s Considering Legal Action Against Vybz Kartel Over “Benz Punany”

Veteran dancehall artist Grindsman says he is considering legal action against Vybz Kartel over the hit single “Benz Punany,” years after previously crediting the song with reviving his career. The original “Benz

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12/03/2026

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman speaks to reporters

Los Angeles Based ‘Celebrities Should Not Be Worried’ Says District Attorney After Shooting at Rihanna’s Home

Los Angeles-based celebrities should not be concerned following the shooting incident at

Florida Woman Accused Of Firing Gunshots At Rihanna’s Los Angeles Home Charged For Attempted Murder

A 35-year-old woman has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly opening

Dr. Dre and Beyoncé Among 390 New Billionaires, According to Forbes

Music icons Dr. Dre and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter are among the most high-profile

Judge Orders Negotiations as Live Nation, DOJ Clash Over Settlement and Possible Mistrial*

New York City- A federal courtroom grew tense as a judge pressed

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

Bob Marley and the Wailers’ Kaya Re-enters Billboard Reggae Albums Chart at No. 10

Kaya, the tenth studio album by Bob Marley and the Wailers, has

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

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Sting and Shaggy Bring The Last Ship to Late Night with Appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Theatre

12/03/2026

Legendary musician Sting and Dancehall icon Shaggy are set to appear tonight (March 12) on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on NBC, giving

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

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09/03/2026

Live Nation Entertainment has reportedly reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice in a major antitrust case that had threatened to force

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

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08/03/2026

The man who created Black Entertainment Television and made history as America’s first Black billionaire is once again among the world’s wealthiest investors. According

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

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08/03/2026

Dancehall star Skippa continues to command the YouTube Jamaica chart, holding the top two positions for the week ending March 5, 2026, while several

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

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08/03/2026

A six million dollar lawsuit tied to the promotion of dancehall star Vybz Kartel’s U.S. concerts and his 0-1B visa has been dismissed with

Ian Lewis Of Inner Circle Photo by GD Films

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

Certifications

06/03/2026

Inner Circle’s reggae classic “Bad Boys (Theme from Cops)” has been officially certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) after surpassing

Scenes From Reggae Gold Awards 2026

Awards

06/03/2026

The Reggae Gold Awards 2026 took place at the National Arena in Kingston, Jamaica, celebrating some of the most legendary names in Jamaican music,

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

Features

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

News

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

News

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

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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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