Kingston, Jamaica; GHETT'A LIFE, Chris Browne's new feature film wrapped up its principal photography today in Kingston, Jamaica. Browne, best known for THIRD WORLD COP, directed and produced this film from a script he wrote in 2001. The screenplay won the 2006 Hartley Merrill International Screenplay award at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in France.

GHETT'A LIFE, is an action packed drama that introduces newcomer Kevoy Burton as Derrick, a teenager from a politically divided inner city community.  Derrick's dream of becoming a great boxer, unites those around him. In addition, the film boasts a cast of experienced Jamaican actors including Chris McFarlane, Winston "Bello" Bell, Teddy Price, Munair Zacca and Carl Davis and features for the first time in a Jamaican film, Jamaican born Canadian-based actress Karen Robinson.

Kingston, Jamaica:  Reggae singer Spragga Benz has released his new album Shotta Culture is now available on iTunes. The 17 tracks album was released on itunes on Tuesday, August 31, it includes 11 high quality music videos and a full length documentary.  The album also features a multitude of collaborations with artistes like Stephen Marley, Marcia Griffiths, Swizz Beats, Jazmine Sullivan, Nas, Wayne Wonder, Sizzla Kalonji and Queen Ifrica among others.

"This album that I`m putting out right now is geared towards enhancing, protecting and preserving my dancehall culture, so the beats that we use go back to the foundation of dancehall during the developmental stages," commented Spragga.

This Saturday, September 4, THE STAR will be hosting a live Digicel Rising Stars concert atThe Gleaner's parking lot, 7 North Street. The show which will begin at 4 p.m. will feature the Top 5 Rising Stars contestants: Dalton Harris, Jermaine Michael, Camaley, Toni Blair and Nekorah Phillips. In addition, past competitors such as Cameal Davis, Natel and Brown Suga will join them.

Special guest artistes who have been dubbed as some of the 'rising stars' in the industry will be creating pandemonium on stage with their throng of hits.  .... details

Amidst reports of an alleged altercation between popular sound system selector Boom Boom and dancehall deejay Blak Ryno. The artiste has issued a statement distancing himself from the incident and allegations and it read.

“ It has been brought to my attention that Boom Boom was attacked by a group of men said to be aligned to me at the popular street dance Uptown Mondays, this is rather unfortunate. Though I was at the event with a few friends on the day in question,

(Kingston, Jamaica) --  September heralds the back-to-school season, but that doesn't mean the fun has to end just yet, nor does it mean you have to choose between buying your high schooler's biology books and seeing some of your favourite stars.

This Saturday, September 4, THE STAR will be hosting a live Digicel Rising Stars concert at The Gleaner's parking lot, 7 North Street. The show which will begin at 4p.m. will feature the Top 5 Rising Stars contestants: Dalton Harris, Jermaine Michael, Camaley, Toni Blair and Nekorah Phillips. In addition, past competitors such as Natel and Brown Suga will join them.

Still, that's not all. Special guest artistes who have been dubbed as some of the 'rising stars' in the industry will be creating pandemonium on stage with their throng of hits.

Tuff Gong Distribution releases Live Forever - Bob Marley’s historic last concert in Pittsburgh on Thursday, September 23 to mark performance Anniversary Kingston, Jamaica :- At the time, everyone in Pittsburgh’s Stanley Theatre knew they were witnesses to history.  Bob Marley stood tall and proud on stage and beckoned them to “Get Up, Stand Up”, and they responded loudly with “wo yo yo yo”.  Later they discovered the history they witnessed, was in fact Bob’s last performance.

Live Forever encapsulates the pure energy of the fateful performance by Jamaica’s most legendary son.   The original live recording, captured on tape by Marley’s engineer Dennis Thompson, has been lovingly preserved and remastered for the 30th anniversary album release exclusively in the Caribbean.

(Kingston, Jamaica) With her musical career growing from strength to strength, fast rising singer / songwriter Ishawna is this week officially announcing her arrival into the Solid Agency camp a strategic move she says will give her a more visible presence in the industry.

"Joining Solid Agency is a good move for me, alot of people know the name Ishawna but not the face so coming to Solid was really to generate more interest in me and my music through Promotions and Bookings. I have complete faith in Sharon Burke and her team".

Kingston, Jamaica -- Dancehall producer, John John has re-released a slew of dancehall tracks which will be marketed digitally by the revolutionary digital distribution company, 21st/Hapilos and made available to fans on September 7, 2010

John John Records is known for their dedication to authentic dancehall beats and voicing top veteran acts in the industry and the five projects are no different. The albums are compilations of 'oldies but goodies' and they include: Dancehall Hits Volume 1 featuring: Bounty Killer, Junior Cat, Terror Fabulous, Major Mackerel and more; Dancehall Hits Volume 2; Dancehall Hits Volume 3 - Splur Ting Excursion; Dancehall Hits Volume 4 and Dancehall Hits Volume 5 - Pop Style, featuring Terry Ganzie, Mad Cobra, Sanchez, Louis Culture and more.

(Kingston, Jamaica) -- Dancehall artiste Spice may have done the single Jim Screechie but she's making no secret about her plans for this Saturday's Jamaica Day concert in Downsview Park, Canada.

Spice who is known for her superb stage presence and excellent stage show lyrics says, "I will be the only dancehall artiste on the show. There are reggae artistes like Richie Stephens, Marcia Griffiths and others on the lineup, but I am the only dancehall artiste. It will be a clean family show, so I will be doing a great 30 minute clean set that the entire family can enjoy."

(Kingston, Jamaica) -- It's going to be quite the experience this weekend in Japan, as Chino, Stephen "Di Genius" and other members of the Big Ship family prepare to set the stage ablaze at the Yokohama Reggae Bash.

The concert which will kick start Chino's two week tour of Japan to promote his newly-released Japan album, Never Change, is slated to take place this Saturday, and is the annual brainchild of the Mighty Crown Sound System selectors.  .... details

Kingston, Jamaica: German Journalist Felix Lill has been awarded the 2010 Austrian Sports Journalism Award in the Print Category for a story on sprint champion Usain Bolt that he filed from Kingston, Jamaica.

According to Lill, the award "was really surprising for me because I had submitted my work for the under-25 category and eventually ended up winning the adult's prize. That is to say, I am the youngest award winner in the history of this award."

Good Times is set to stir good memories at the Mas Camp on August 28. The summer edition of the popular Good Times party series hits Mas Camp just before the back-to-school season and thus is aptly themed, Good Times: Retro University. The Saturday, August 28 event is likely to reunite friends anxious to relive that last fling before buckling down for the new academic year.

The Quorum, producers of the long running party series, have promised a special surprise for this staging, but won't reveal the secrete.

With the support of her very own record label, Divas Records, and additional backing from Toasting Music/Universal, the highly respected Grammy winner, Lady Saw, will roll out her latest album, My Way, on September 7.

My Way, the artiste declares, is more than just an album. It is a proclamation of intent, a decision and a reality. It heralds Lady Saw’s newfound independence, having severed ties with reggae label VP Records after her 2007 album, Walk Out, followed swiftly by her decision to launch Divas Records.