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Mavado manager robbed over website in Canada
Julian Jones-Griffith, manager for dancehall ace Mavado, was robbed over the weekend of his cellular phone and laptop. Mavado, Stacious and Jones-Griffith were in Toronto last weekend for a number of appearances in the Ontario mecca. Rumours began surfacing on the Toronto Star website claiming Mavado was robbed outside a recording studio while on tour in Toronto, Canada.
Buju Banton held in Miami on cocaine charges
Buju Banton is in custody in Miami, where he is expected to be charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute more than five kilos (11 pounds) of cocaine. Drug Enforcement Administration agents say Buju Banton, real name Mark Anthony Myrie, has been in custody since Thursday and will soon be transferred to Tampa where the charges are expected to be laid.
Toronto Raptor and NBA All Star Chris Bosh official site hacked?
It appears the official website for NBA All Star and Toronto Raptors power forward Chris Bosh has hidden links to a myriad of websites that may not be approved by the NBA, Toronto Raptors or Chris Bosh. The links to the dubious websites have been reported since November, 2008, but it does not appear that a lot has been done to correct the issues.
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Trini Asha Mandela has world's longest dreadlocks
Trinidadian Asha Mandela has claimed the Guinness Book Of Records title for the longest dreadlocks. A few weeks ago, Mandela, the mother of a seven year old son, submitted her claim to the Guinness World Records committee to have her almost nine foot long dreadlocks recognized as the longest in the world.
Eek-A-Mouse on rape, kidnapping, cocaine and marijuana charges
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.
Buju and Junior Reid in tussle at Best Of The Best 2008
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".
Best Of The Best 2008 without Bounty Killer
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.
Machel Montano tops International Reggae and World Music Awards 2008
Machel Montano, the Trinidad and Tobago soca superstar, has copped top honours at the International Reggae and World Music Awards held recently at the Apollo Theatre in New York City. The awards included Best Calypso/Soca Entertainer, Most Outstanding Stage Personality of the Year and the much-coveted, Bob Marley Entertainer of the Year Award.
Scotiabank to sponsor Caribana 2008-2009
Scotiabank has announced a multiyear sponsorship deal with Caribana, one of the most popular and largest Caribbean Carnivals in North America. This comes as excellent news for the Caribana management since the last couple years have been hit and miss when it comes to funding of the annual event.
Akon charged with injuring fan in Fishkill, New York
Akon has been formally charged in connection with an incident in upstate New York. Akon physically lifted one fan and threw him into the audience injuring another fan in the process. This all occurred after the crowd alleged that the guy threw a projectile at Akon while he was on stage performing. Akon will be in court on Monday in Fishkill, NY for an arraignment hearing into the matter.
Kool Haus cancels Elephant Man and Sizzla concerts in Toronto
Kool Haus under intense pressure from gay rights groups have canceled two major concerts in Toronto. Elephant Man's concert on September 28 is gone, however more importantly Sizzla's concert on October 5, has also been canceled. Ticketmaster is still selling tickets to the Give Thanks & Praise concert featuring Sizzla, Munga Honarable and Marlon Asher.
Mavado robbed in Toronto - angry fans in Atlanta and Trinidad
Reggae dancehall fans in Atlanta and Trinidad were in for disappointment as dancehall star Mavado was forced to cancel concerts in both places after he was robbed while in Toronto over the weekend for another concert. Reports are he was robbed while checking into his hotel.
Call to ban Sizzla and Elephant Man in Canada
There are heightened calls to ban Elephant Man and Sizzla from performing at multiple concerts in Canada from gay rights groups. This opposition is becoming quite frequent for reggae dancehall artists when on tour. The groups claim that the Sizzla and Elephant Man "perform music it says incites violence against gays and lesbians."
Akon throws kid into the audience
Famed hip hop crooner Akon, better known for his sexually charged dance in Trinidad recently with 15 year old Danah Alleyne, is attempting to change his notoriety. Akon decided to physically throw a boy off the stage at a concert recently. We off course got the video showing Akon throw the kid off stage.
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Verizon severs ties with Akon - Zen to blame
Various media outlets, including Fox News, E! Online and Trinidad Express are reporting that Verizon Wireless has ended the relationship between themselves and RnB crooner Akon. Reports suggest it is due to his recent performance at Zen in Trinidad with 15 year old Danah/Deena Alleyne.
Microsoft MCP Help fails Hotmail Sender ID
Well in this day of email spam increasing as well as content filtering increasing, most organizations are utilizing Sender ID to validate where your mail actually came from. It was with amazement when I received an email from Microsoft MCP Help, through Hotmail, that actually failed Sender ID authentication.
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Calypso finds a home in Toronto
It is Wednesday night at the Trane Studio on Bathurst St., and the place is hopping – you have to squeeze your way to the bar. Onstage, a slim young man with a guitar has the crowd swaying to an irresistible calypso beat.
West Indies humbled by Australia
The West Indies team, after a sparkling tournament, rolled over and played dead on Sunday, and in the process handed the championship to Australia. West Indies failed to build on the rapid start they were given by openers Chris Gayle and Shivnarine Chanderpaul, and were dismissed for the lowest total in a Champions T rophy final of 138 in 30.4 overs.
West Indies have unfinished business with Australia - Gayle
West Indies opener Chris Gayle says the regional side has "unfinished business" to settle with Australia, when the two teams meet in the ICC Champions Trophy final tomorrow. "We have unfinished business definitely. We beat them twice but they won on the big occasion in the final [of the DLF Cup in Malaysia]," Gayle said following the West Indies six-wicket win over South Africa in the semi-final on Thursday.
Chris Gayle launches West Indies into final
Chris Gayle smashed his 15th ODI century as West Indies booked their place in the ICC Champions Trophy final with a comfortable four-wicket drubbing of South Africa at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium yesterday.
West Indies defeat Australia in ICC Champions Trophy
Ramnaresh Sarwan, who led the West Indies in the second half of their thrilling victory against Australia after Brian Lara could not take the field due to back spasms, was understandably overjoyed when he spoke to the press at the end of the match.
Massive defeat for West Indies in DLF Cup
West Indies flattered to deceive and Australia crushed them by 127 runs to win the DLF Cup yesterday at the Kinrara Academy Oval. Chasing 241 to win from their allocation of 50 overs, Brian Lara's side were dismissed for a modest 113 in 34.2 overs in the final of the three-nation one-day international series.
Debate over Caribana 2006 success in full swing
Yesterday on Olympic Island, they danced to soca, feasted on jerk chicken, and enjoyed island vibes for the last time as this year's Caribana festival came to a close. But if you thought the squabbling over the administration and funding of Caribana was over, guess again.
Caribana 2006 revels in multiculturalism
A kaleidoscope of wild colour and vibrating hips swirled slowly -- ever so slowly --along Lake Shore Blvd. W. yesterday as Caribana enchanted the city for its 39th year. You've got to love a parade that doesn't really get underway until almost four hours after its scheduled start time and yet still has an estimated one million revellers dancing along under the hot sun without complaint.
Caribana 2006 - supposedly bigger than ever
This year's Caribana festival, with tomorrow's signature colourful parade, will be the biggest ever, organizers say, despite the months of political wrangling that delayed preparations for the annual event. "It's not only a black community affair," festival chief executive officer Eddison Doyle said yesterday. "It's for all Torontonians. Let's enjoy and see what each other has to offer."
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