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Vybz Kartel New Florida Mansion Reportedly Costs US$3.9 Million

Vybz Kartel New Florida Mansion Reportedly Costs US$3.9 MillionBy Mckoy's News / May 16, 2026 Vybz Kartel New Florida Mansion – Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel is reportedly the owner of a stunning new luxury property in Parkland, Florida, after purchasing a mansion valued at US$3.9 million. Public records show the mansion was sold on May 12 and sits on a private 2.19-acre lot

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Samory I ready to unveil ‘Revelation’

Reggae singer and songwriter Samory I is set to release his highly anticipated third studio album, Revelation, on May 29, via independent production house and label TunUp Squad Entertainment. Produced by renowned Jamaican producer Clive Hunt, Revelation, the team says, “delivers a powerful blend of authentic roots reggae, soul, and contemporary sounds that further solidify Samory I’s place among reggae music’s most compelling voices”

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450’s World on Fire climbs charts from Bermuda to Jamaica after May 8 release

Dancehall act 450 dropped World on Fire on 8 May 2026 via Dubshot, with songwriting by Nbasyko and Weekday and production by Weekday, drawing strong iTunes debuts, a million streams, TikTok traction, and viral video heat.

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New school meets legends at Best of the Best Music Festival

When the curtains rise on this year’s Best of the Best Music Fest during Memorial Weekend on May 24, fans will not only be treated to performances from reggae and dancehall legends, but also a strong showing from the new generation currently shaping the future of Caribbean music.- Advertisement - While big names like Sizzla Kalonji, Capleton, Beenie Man, and Tarrus Riley remain major draws, this year’s lineup also reflects the current energy of reggae, dancehall, and soca through a younger crop of hitmakers who have been building momentum over the past few years. Leading that charge is 450, one of dancehall’s fastest-rising stars

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TIME Magazine honors Rihanna for philanthropic impact

For years, Rihanna has dominated headlines through music, fashion, and business, but her latest recognition spotlights her humanitarian impact across the Caribbean and beyond.- Advertisement - The Barbadian superstar has been named to TIME magazine’s inaugural TIME100 Philanthropy list, alongside global figures such as Elton John and Shakira for her ongoing charitable work through the Clara Lionel Foundation. Rihanna earned her place in the publication’s “Trailblazers” category, making her the only Barbadian artist on the prestigious list and solidifying her status as one of the Caribbean’s most influential global figures

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Chaka Khan, Vince Gill, Beyoncé enter National Recording Registry

Los ANGELES (AP) — Albums and songs from Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Chaka Khan and The Go-Go’s are joining America’s audio canon.The new inductees into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress include Chaka Khan’s genre-blending hit, I Feel for You, Vince Gill’s emotional ballad, Go Rest High on That Mountain, Swift’s blockbuster 2014 pop album, 1989, Beyoncé’s era-defining 2008 anthem Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It), and The Go-Go’s groundbreaking debut album, Beauty and the Beat.They were among the 25 recordings entering the archive in the class of 2026, acting Librarian of Congress Robert Newlen announced Thursday. The selections were chosen for their “cultural, historical or aesthetic importance in the nation’s recorded sound heritage”.“Music and recorded sound are essential, wonderful parts of our daily lives and our national heritage,” Newlen said in a statement

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Norman Espeut pushes wellness with Stress Free single, open to Kotch return

Veteran reggae vocalist Norman Espeut has released Stress Free, a health-themed track recorded at Sonic Sounds. He credits strong streaming response and keeps the door open to reuniting former band Kotch.

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2026 Festival Song semi-finals bring 33 acts to Ranny Williams Saturday evening

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission will stage the 2026 Jamaica Festival Song Competition semi-finals on 16 May at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre from 6:00 p.m., cutting a field of 180 down to contenders for ten grand-final places in the milestone sixtieth year.

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Drake Drops Midnight Trilogy Featuring Caribbean Flavour

Multiple Grammy Award-winning artist Drake built anticipation for weeks for the Iceman. Then, on Thursday, he took to social media to announce that he wouldn't be stopping at one album

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Reggae Community Mourns the Passing of Roland Burrell

Reggae Community Mourns the Passing of Roland BurrellBy Mckoy's News / May 14, 2026 The reggae fraternity is mourning the loss of veteran Jamaican singer Roland Burrell, whose passing has triggered an outpouring of tributes from fans, fellow musicians, and members of the reggae community across social media. Known for his soulful roots-reggae sound and timeless recordings, Burrell built a reputation not only as a gifted performer but also as a humble and respected figure within Jamaican music circles

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Hill and Gully riddim revives Jamaica slackness debate from mento to dancehall

Scholars and broadcasters clash over explicit lyrics on Stephen McGregor’s Hill and Gully riddim, while historians trace sexually frank Jamaican music back to mento and 1960s ska.

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Chef Creole launches Unity Fest in Little Haiti for Haitian Flag Day celebration

A new cultural celebration is set to debut in Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood this Haitian Flag Day, with organizers promising an immersive showcase of Caribbean heritage, music, food and community pride.- Advertisement - Unity Fest, led by entrepreneur and community figure Wilkinson Sejour — widely known across South Florida as Chef Creole — will take place on May 18 at the flagship Chef Creole location on NW 54th Street. The inaugural festival, scheduled from 4 p.m

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Shakira and Burna Boy release official 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem, 'Dai Dai'

New YORK (AP) — Colombian superstar Shakira and Afrobeats icon Burna Boy have teamed up for "Dai Dai," the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.It's a mesh of their musical landscapes: Afrobeats and Latin rhythms, an undeniably global, multilingual pop track. In one verse, they name a number of the world's most famous football players and countries competing in this year's World Cup: "Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Colombia," Shakira cheers

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Mya returns with her first album in 8 years

New YORK (AP):To know where the R&B singer Mýa is headed in 2026, it is best to look backwards.In 2003, she released her third studio album, Moodring, featuring the track Sophisticated Lady. It wasn't a single, but it was noteworthy: a new take on Rick James’ Cold-Blooded, a swerve into funk music from a performer best known for midtempo slow jams

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Capleton set to ignite Best of the Best Memorial weekend in Florida

Memorial Weekend in Florida is once again shaping up to be a cultural hotspot as the highly anticipated Best of the Best Music Festival returns with a powerhouse lineup. Among the biggest names on the bill is reggae firebrand Capleton, whose presence alone signals a performance fans simply cannot afford to miss.- Advertisement - Here are four reasons why Capleton’s set is expected to be one of the defining moments of the festival: 1

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IRAWMA 2026 in Lauderhill salutes reggae greats as Kartel leads nomination tally

South Florida hosts the 43rd International Reggae and World Music Awards this Sunday, with lifetime prizes for Mavado and Burning Spear and Vybz Kartel out front on the ballot.

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Flippa Moggela Facing New Drug Charges in United States

Flippa Moggela Facing New Drug Charges in United StatesBy Mckoy's News / May 12, 2026 Jamaican dancehall entertainer Flippa Moggela is once again making headlines after reports surfaced that he is facing new drug-related charges in the United States. Federal prosecutors in New Jersey reportedly charged the artiste, whose real name is Andrew Kendrick Davis, in connection with an alleged drug conspiracy involving cocaine, fentanyl, and methamphetamine distribution between 2025 and 2026

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Chris Brown album Brown carries Jamaican songwriting and dancehall links

Track six on Chris Brown's twelfth album Brown, Hate Me, credits UK writer James Essien and manager Isaac Blak London Brown, whose Jamaican roots and roster tie the R&B release to yard culture and prior Kartel work.

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Sylvia Wynter: The Jamaican Scholar Who Challenged the Meaning of Being Human

Few Caribbean intellectuals have reshaped global conversations on race, colonialism, and identity quite like the Honourable Sylvia Wynter, OJ. Writer, playwright, philosopher, and cultural theorist, Wynter’s work challenged long-standing Western ideas about who gets recognised as fully human and who does not

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PM Holness, Grange, sad at passing of Kukudoo

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange, have expressed sadness at the passing of the gospel artiste, David 'Kukudoo' McDermot

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Baltimore Orioles stage Tupac bobblehead night as sister opens with first pitch

Camden Yards drew its biggest home crowd since opening day for a Tupac Shakur bobblehead night. Orioles manager Craig Albernaz collected figures and spoke about the rapper’s legacy before Sekyiwa Shakur delivered the ceremonial toss.

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Beres Hammond turns setback into showmanship - Romain Virgo, Nigy Boy shine at Mother’s Day concert In NYC

What began as an unfortunate situation for singer Beres Hammond became one of the most unforgettable moments of his Beres & Friends Mother’s Day concert at UBS Arena in New York on Saturday.The lover's rock icon, who was dealing with a left leg injury, appeared on stage seated on a couch, and delivered most of his thrilling performance from right there. Explaining the situation, Hammond said that he had been practising a new dance for the Mother’s Day concert when things went awry."A likkle back flip and front flip,” he joked, drawing laughter from the packed arena as he explained his leg injury.That moment instantly shifted the mood

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Clarendon-born singer Emanuel Stain, 52, chases long-awaited hit after Dave Kelly-era setback

Emanuel Stain says mainstream pop still favours youth and looks, yet the Clarendon-born artist keeps recording and has three new singles out while he still eyes a chart breakthrough decades after a shelved Dave Kelly session.

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Ras-I Set to Release Heart of Love, a 13-Track Third Studio Album on May 15

Reggae artist Ras-I will put out Heart of Love on May 15 after six years of work. A private listening at Anchor Recording Studio previewed the project, which spans romance, community, faith, and reggae itself.

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Sister Nancy’s Bam Bam is certified gold in the United Kingdom

Kingston, Jamaica — Eighteen years after it was released digitally and 44 years after it was initially released on vinyl 45 rpm, Bam Bam by Sister Nancy has been certified gold in the United Kingdom, The song reached a new milestone on Friday May 8, when the British Phonographic Industry issued a certification commemorating sales and streaming figures exceeding 400,000 units. In a previous interview with the Observer Online, Sister Nancy who resides in the United States, said she is grateful and appreciative of the song’s success

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Huge payday for trio in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’

Meryl Streep is said to have landed a $12.5-million payday toreturn as Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada 2.The 77-year-old acting veteran’s co-stars Anne Hathaway andEmily Blunt are also said to have landed identical eight-figuredeals as the long-awaited sequel storms towards $300 million atthe global box office. Meryl reprised her role as icy Runway editor Miranda nearly 20years after the original 2006 fashion phenomenon became one ofthe defining studio comedies of the era

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Work permit clears Canada Day Soul Food slot for Capleton after sixteen-year break

With a Canadian work permit approved, deejay Capleton will play Soul Food Caribbean Festival's Fire in the Park on Canada Day, his first domestic show there in sixteen years, as promoters Reynolds Entertainment and Free People Entertainment steer the booking.

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Ras-I pours out his ‘Heart of Love’

With today being Mother's Day, singer Ras-I will do what he always does on this special day: he will ensure that his mother, Lorna Wainwright, is pampered. But truth be told, making her feel special is simply a natural, everyday vibration for the entertainer, who has made huge strides in the music business since his debut album, Tsojourna, was released in November 2019

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A mother’s dream comes true - American activist and author Marley Dias talks new book, maternal roots

In the fifth grade, a bright-eyed Marley Dias grew curious about her school’s curriculum and the absence of books featuring black girls as central characters. Troubled by the lack of representation, she raised the issue with her mother, who encouraged her to become the change she wished to see in the world

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Billie Eilish and James Cameron deliver immersive 3D concert cinema with Hit Me Hard and Soft tour film

Billie Eilish’s new 3D concert movie, co-directed with James Cameron, captures her Manchester arena show with striking detail and crowd energy. The review praises its immersive staging while noting a few weaker interview-style moments.

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