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Vershon Queen film placement marks another international milestone for the Jamaican reggae dancehall artist Kingston, Jamaica – Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist Vershon continues expanding his international reach as his single “Queen” has officially secured placement in the upcoming American film SWITCH. The film is directed by Black Deniro of Won’t Quit Entertainment, whose previous […]

Tanto Metro and Devonte California concert will bring classic dancehall hits to Inglewood Kingston, Jamaica – Veteran Jamaican dancehall duo Tanto Metro and Devonte are scheduled to perform live in California later this week, bringing their catalogue of late-1990s and early-2000s dancehall hits to fans on the U.S. West Coast. The concert is set for […]

Edmonton Reggae Festival 2026 will celebrate Caribbean culture, reggae music, and community in Alberta The Edmonton Reggae Festival International has officially announced the return of its annual celebration for Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, with Jamaican reggae artist Turbulence confirmed as the festival’s headline performer. The 12th annual staging will take place at William Hawrelak Park […]

Razor B Bad Gal Time campaign marks a fresh promotional approach for the Canada-based dancehall artist Canada-based Jamaican dancehall artist Razor B is preparing to release his latest single “Bad Gal Time” on May 21, 2026, with an international promotional campaign already building momentum ahead of the official launch. The track is produced by UK-based […]

Samara Ocansey Sustainable Engineering Leadership Recognized TORONTO – A fourth-year engineering student at Humber Polytechnic is gaining national recognition for her leadership in sustainable building design, mentorship, and advocacy for greater diversity in STEM fields. Samara Ocansey, a student in Humber’s Bachelor of Engineering – Sustainable Building Engineering program, was recently honoured at the 2026 […]

Courtney Melody Don’t Call Me Nigga delivers a socially conscious message on the Nah Struggle Riddim Kingston, Jamaica – Veteran Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist Courtney Melody is drawing attention with the release of his latest single, “Don’t Call Me Nigga,” a socially conscious track featured on the newly released Nah Struggle Riddim compilation from […]

Shatta Wale IRAWMA wins highlight the African dancehall star’s growing global influence Kingston, Jamaica – Ghanaian dancehall artist Shatta Wale strengthened his international standing in reggae and dancehall music after securing two major victories at the 43rd International Reggae & World Music Awards (IRAWMA). The African dancehall entertainer received awards for Best African Dancehall Entertainer […]

Kodak Black arrest 2026 developments include drug trafficking allegations, a court appearance, and a second arrest within days TORONTO – Florida rapper Kodak Black is facing renewed legal troubles after being arrested twice in May 2026 and appearing before a Florida court in connection with felony drug charges. According to reports from the Associated Press […]

Janet Jackson 60th birthday celebrations sparked an outpouring of love from fans and artists across social media Toronto, ON – Global music icon Janet Jackson marked her 60th birthday on May 16 with heartfelt reflections and tributes pouring in from fans around the world. The legendary singer, dancer, and entertainer took to social media to […]

Drake’s ICEMAN album records helped make the Toronto superstar Spotify’s most-streamed artist in a single day in 2026 TORONTO – Toronto’s Drake dominated the global music conversation on May 15 after releasing three albums simultaneously — ICEMAN, Habibti, and Maid of Honour — in a surprise move that triggered massive streaming demand across Spotify and […]