Constantine Basil Pryce, the father of ace deejay Bounty Killer died yesterday after being ill. Bounty Killer, whose real name is Rodney Pryce, is said to have shared a good relationship with his dad. Bounty Killer's only comment was, "Mi a ask everybody fi pray fi mi."

Cricketer Dwayne Bravo hosted his birthday bash at Zen Nightclub in Trinidad on Tuesday night to much fanfare. Bravo is expected to make a donation to his favourite charity, St. Michael's Home for Boys. Artistes such as Beenie Man, Ce'cile, Bunji Garlin, Faye Ann Lyons and more performed for the packed audience.

Reggae veteran Ripton Hylton, otherwise called Eek-A-Mouse was allegedly arrested on charges of kidnapping, rape and possession of cocaine and marijuana in North Carolina, USA. The artiste was arrested on Sunday August 17 at 4 a.m. in Kill Devil Hill, North Carolina.

Mavado firmly solidified his claim to one of the top dancehall reggae entertainers after a brilliant performance at Reggae Sumfest 2008, Catherine Hall Entertainment Centre, in Montego Bay. Mavado eclipsed the Warlord, Bounty Killer, who on Thursday night was arrested after a tirade of profanities.

It appears Moses "Beenie Man" Davis and Michelle "D'Angel" Downer are reconciling their differences and all indications appear that the former Jamaica power couple are being civil once more. Beenie Man has definitely been seeing their baby, Marco Dean very frequently as well. Beenie and D'Angel have also been spotted at Weddy Weddy.

Beenie Man has lashed out at Junior Gong and Stephen Marley in an interview with Chris Goldfinger of BBC Radio. The feud according to Beenie Man kicked off at a concert in The Bahamas in April of 2008 in which the performance of Beenie Man was cut short due to time restrictions.

Word from Jamaica is that all charges against Mavado, aka David Brooks have been dropped by Jamaica's Director Of Public Prosecutions. Mavado was charged with illegal possession of a firearm and two counts of shooting with intent related to a shooting incident on July 27, 2007 at Mannings Hill Road in St. Andrew. Mavado was arrested in March of 2008.

Two concerts scheduled for May 31 in Trinidad did not materialize. RF Promotions' third attempt to showcase Mavado and Lady Saw as well as VIP Entertainment's Keyshia Cole concert failed with both shows being canceled. Ticket holders have been left in the dark concerning the Keyshia Cole show. Mavado's concert has been rescheduled for July 25.

Word on the street is that reggae heavyweights Buju Banton and Junior "One Blood" Reid, had a war of words backstage at Best Of The Best 2008, held recently in Miami, Florida. Eyewitnesses claim Junior Reid called Buju Banton a "battyman".

Bounty Killer will definitely not be appearing at Best Of The Best 2008 due to not securing a US work permit. Although there are also doubts about Mavado's appearance, Bounty Killer's management has confirmed that The Warlord will not appear at the much anticipated show this weekend in downtown Miami, Florida.