Reggae Competition Show "Dancehall Got Talent" Premieres In New York

Monday, August 25, 2014

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lthough reggae has been part of mainstream thanks to such legends as icon Bob Marley, dancehall has slowly and stealthily made its impact. From Grammy winners Shabba Ranks and Shaggy, dancehall has gradually seeped and is making its voice be heard as more than a passing trend.

Created and executive produced by LA Wright and Kevin Beswick comes an unprecedented televised reggae competition show with "Dancehall Got Talent". Dancehall Got Talent's mission is to breakdown the walls and prejudices that have prevented the growth and development of the genre while catapulting new artist in Dancehall to the mainstream.

The televised competition will be hosted by the Ryan Seacrest of the Caribbean, better known internationally as the Diva Nikki Z and be judged by dancehall star Timberlee, reggae legend “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” Ed Robinson, Irie Jam radio personality DJ Roy and fashion maven and entrepreneur Dougie Platinum.

The first tapping will be a star studded event of celebrity guests as "Dancehall Got Talent" has garnered the support of Dancehall and Hip Hop super stars like Mavado, Morgan Heritage, Ace Hood, Danielle, Agent Sasco, Samantha J, KES The Band, Cecile, Spice, Lady Saw, Beenie Man and many more. "Expect the our first taping to be star studded" says Nikki Z the Caribbean "Ryan Seacrest"

Dancers or dance crews will win the opportunity to be the official dancers for season II of #DHGT, will be featured in the music video of the winning artist and will be the featured dancers during the  domestic & international tour dates at the end of season one. Dancer auditions will be held on September 12th 2014, 2:00 pm at 153-01 Jamaica Ave NY 11432. The winner of "Dancehall Got Talent" will receive a $5000 Grand prize, a recording contract and global distribution deal.

Dancehall Got Talent will be seen worldwide on [OmniPresent Media] OPM Digital Network "simulcast" on all of the following devices: Roku, Smart TV's, Apple TV, XBox, PS3, Wii, iPads, Google Play, Amazon, Tablets, PC's, Mac's, Blu Ray Players, Smart Phones, iTunes and Androids.

#DHGT first of eight Live New York tapings will be held August 30th, 2014 on location at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center 153-10 Jamaica Avenue in Queens, New York. Open to all dancehall artists and dancers, registration to audition ends on September 1st, 2014. For more information, please contact (347) 502-8310, DancehallGotTalent@gmail.com or visit www.DancehallGottalent.com

Make History, Be Apart of The Dancehall reality TV Competition!

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Jamaican Nyanda Goes on Her 1st European Tour on March 28

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

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amaican R& B singer Nyanda formerly of the reggae fusion musical duo “Brick and Lace, will be embarking on her 1st European Tour as a Solo artiste on March 28.  She will be performing across Holland and Germany.

Nyanda

 

Nyanda is currently promoting her new single 'I Love Sax,' a 'provocative,' reggae infused club banger and according to her Manager Chez Gayle, "showcases her versatility as an artist." 'ILove Sax' is produced by Miami based Black Lion Music Group, who also did Nyanda's previous hits “Slippery When Wet” and “Trouble”.

Nyanda recently performed in Uganda, for a Women’s Day concert that was held at Garden City Rooftop. While in the country she did charity works with two non-profit organisations; Reach A Hand and It Takes Two.

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Josey Wales Gears Up for US Tour - ‘Return of the Outlaw Tour”

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aribbean entertainment specialists Irish and Chin promise to give Reggae music fans a very special treat this Spring and Summer with the 'Return of the Outlaw Tour," featuring Josey Wales.  Indisputably one of Reggae music's most influential and respected artists, Josey Wales, is set to thrill fans across the United States with stellar performances. Wales' stage show will be chock-full of excitement, fun and music that made Dancehall spectacular, while balanced with a modern appeal.

 

Just a few months ago when Wales touched down on U.S. soil, he described his lifelong allegiance Reggae music and historical role in Jamaica's tricky political climate as well as his plans for a landmark U.S. return tour.  And now, with the assistance of Irish and Chin management, die-hard fans and savvy promoters, Wales' desire to once again entertain the massive across America, has come true.

With a phenomenal career that spans nearly 40 years, Wales is expected to bring loads of hits to the forefront, including favorites such as "Undercover Lover," "Let Go Mi Hand," "It a Fi Burn."  Regarded as one of the top deejays of all times to hail Jamaica, Wales will amuse loyal fans and win over new ones with his wit, charisma and flawless freestyle toasting, while performing live on a sound system. Josey Wales will make appearances in Hartford, Boston, Brooklyn, Bronx, Philadelphia and Boonville, CA (Sierra Nevada Music Festival

 

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London International Ska Festival, Star Studded Lineup - April 17-20

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he London International Ska Festival will take place this Easter, April 17-20, with 50 acts from around the world across 15 events at famed and iconic London venues. The event which was originally launched back in 1988 and proudly showcases Ska from its roots in Rhythm & Blues, Mento and Calypso, through the Jamaican originators and on into Rocksteady, Reggae, Dub, 2 Tone, Skapunk and beyond.

Headline acts include Horace Andy, Derrick Morgan, Keith & Tex, Ken Parker, Mad Professor, Dennis Bovell, Jazz Jamaica and King Prawn, whilst venues include the lawns of the Victoria & Albert Museum, Prince Charles cinema in Leicester Square (screening Madness’ 1981 Take It or Leave It film), The Dixie Queen Thames cruise, and Camden Town’s Jazz Cafe, Dingwalls, Barfly, The Forge and Electric Ballroom.

Every year organizers of the event strive to make the festival a truly unique experience and this year is no exception. In addition to the series of events we are delighted to announce the launch of The London Intl SkaFestival Collectors LP series, which features 9 exclusive and limited edition vinyl albums from legendary reggae champion Dennis Blackbeard Bovell, Phoenix City All-stars, Goldmaster All-stars and Top Cats (ft. members of Ska Cubano), Pama Intl meets Wrong Tom, Rebelation, The Sidewalk Doctors and The Indecision. All info available at IndieGoGo.

 

Event 1
Thursday 17th April 2014
Studio One recording artist & Massive Attack collaborator
HORACE ANDY
+ Dirty Revolution & DJ David Katz
7pm-11pm at The Jazz Cafe, Parkway, Camden Town, London NW1
Tickets: £20 +booking fee

Event 2
Thursday 17th April 2014
Dub Champion
MAD PROFESSOR
No Protection Dub Attack clubnight
11pm-2am at The Jazz Cafe, Parkway, Camden Town, London NW1
Tickets: £10 adv +booking fee

Event 3
Thursday 17th April 2014
The soulside of Jamaica
JAMAICA GOT SOUL clubnight
11pm at venue tba / wristband holders only
Tickets: £soldout

Event 4
Friday 18th April 2014
V&A SKA GARDEN PARTY
Gladdy Wax Sound System & Tighten Up crew
1pm-5pm at The Victoria & Albert Museum lawns, South Kensington, London
Tickets: Free

Event 5
Friday 18th April 2014
ROCKSTEADY ON THE RIVER – Thames cruise
Legendary Jamaican singers Ken Parker and Keith & Tex
+The Sidewalk Doctors, The Delegators, Mr T Bone & DJ Little Diane
6pm-10pm at The Dixie Queen paddle steamer, Tower Millenium Pier, Tower Hill, London
Tickets: £32.50 adv +booking fee

Event 6
Friday 18th April 2014
SOUNDS & PRESSURE meets AXIS SOUND SYSTEM
All Valve Soundclash – 2 Valve sound systems built exclusively for The London Intl Ska Festival
10pm-3am at The Forge, Dlancey St, Camden Town, London NW1.
Tickets: £8.50 adv +booking fee

Event 7
Saturday 19th April 2014
MADNESS’ TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT film screening
1pm at Prince Charles cinema, Leicester Pl, Leicester Sq, London
Tickets: £12.50 adv +booking fee

Event 8
Saturday 19th April 2014
ACOUSTIC INSTORES & SIGNING at MODFATHER
w/ Buster Shuffle and more tba
3pm at Modfather Clothing Co, Stables Market, Camden, London NW1
Tickets: Free

Event 9
Saturday 19th April 2014
JAZZ JAMAICA
+Phoenix City All-stars, Rhoda Dakar (The Bodysnatchers) & DJ Fenomeno Show
7-10.30pm at Jazz Cafe, Parkway, Camden, London NW1
Tickets: £15 adv +booking fee

Event 10
Saturday 19th April 2014
THE TROJANS, RODDY RADIATION from The Specials
+Aggressors BC, The Kubricks, Paperboy, DJs Chris Tofu & Jamie Renton
10pm-3am at The Forge, Dlancey St, Camden Town, London NW1
Tickets: £10 adv +booking fee

Event 11
Easter Sunday 20th April 2014
Musical maverick, creator of Lovers Rock, writer of Babylon film score & collaborator/producer of
Linton Kwesi Johnson, Fela Kuti, Marvin Gaye, Janet Kay-Silly Games, Matumbi, I Roy, The Slits…
DENNIS BLACKBEARD BOVELL songbook
+By The Rivers & DJ Zinc Fence
Sunday Roast being served (12-4pm) at Jazz Cafe, Parkway, Camden, London NW1
Tickets: £10 adv +booking fee | £Lunch Ticket available

Event 12
Easter Sunday 20th April 2014
The worlds longest running Ska publication
DO THE DOG 25th ANNIVERSARY
Rebelation, The Meow Meows, The Indecision, The Bionic Rats, DJ Fatboy Cliff & Ska Explosion’89 (downstairs)
at The Barfly, Chalk Farm Rd, Camden, London NW1
Tickets: £7 adv +booking fee

Event 13
Easter Sunday 20th April 2014
London’s very own ska/punk/soul rockers are back
KING PRAWN
+Random Hand, New Town Kings, The Defekters & DJ Kaptin IsDead (Boomtown)
7-11pm at Electric Ballroom, Camden, London NW1
Tickets: £15 adv +booking fee

Event 14
Easter Sunday 20th April 2014
A true Jamaican and Ska legend, who was there from the start
DERRICK MORGAN
+Goldmaster All-stars, Top Cats, The Liptones & DJ Oxman
7pm-11pm at Dingwalls, Camden Lock, London NW1
Tickets: £22.50 adv +booking fee

Event 15
Easter Sunday 20th April 2014
Celebrating 2 Tone’s film – the origins, the influences & the legacy
DANCE CRAZE – festival closing party
Time Tunnel DJs
at Dingwalls, Camden Lock, London NW1
Tickets: £5 adv +booking fee

 

All tickets go to
www.londoninternationalskafestival.co.uk

 

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Jamaican roots play "Bashment Granny" to hit the Big Screen this May

Thursday, January 26, 2012

The popular Jamaican roots play Bashment Granny will make it's way to the big screen in May. The movie will feature the original cast of  Keith "Shebada" Ramsay, Garfield Reid, Maxwell "Mr. Basement" Grant, Ruth "Miss P" Samuels, Patrick "Sargeant" Smith .

The  movie Bashment Granny, is part of the overall drive to move theatre mainstream, this according to Stages director, Bunny Allen

18 other stage plays are set to be converted into movies within the next 5 years, which includes another popular play  "Maama Man" by Ralph Holness

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Caribbean Entertainment News in Review for 2011

Sunday, January 1, 2012

2011 was a very entertaining year  for the Caribbean, there were good and bad news. Some making international headlines.

Let us take a look at some one the top  Caribbean Entertainment News for regarding the lows and the highs of  2011.




Rihanna
From highest paid entertainer, magazine covers, commercials and the title of the "Hardest Working Woman" in Entertainment, Rihanna did it all in 2011. And not to mention the "Sexiest Woman Alive"

She also sets Record with 11th Number 1 Single and rreleased of six singles: S&M, California King Bed, Man Down, Cheers (Drink to That), We Found Love and her latest single, You Da One.

Rihanna single S&M provoked outrage around the world and was banned in 11 countries



Vybz Kartel
It was a year full of controversies and drama for Kartel, with controversies stemmed from skin bleaching, having own line of cake soap, Air wave ban from various countries, own reality TV show and Murder charges.


Nicki Minaj
The year 2011 was a successful year for Nicki from elegant fashion, to wacky, magazine covers, good and not so good headlines.

Her  success  with  "Super Bass"  a single from her Pink Friday album,  made top 10 in many countries. She graced the cover of  South Africa "Cleo Magazine" , W" Magazine,  Cosmopolitan, Glamour Magazine and ELLE Magazine.

Anya Ayoung-Chee
Anaya became the first Caribbean contestant to win America's Project Runway competition. The Trinidadian also debut her Carnival line.

Nandi Chin Fernandez
Jamaican designer  Nandi Chin Fernandez, won BRIDES magazine's third annual Operation Dream Dress Contest



Death of Heavy D
The Jamaican born Rapper who died  from pulmonary embolism on  November 9, 2011 at the age of 44-years-old. His death came as a shock  to many, as he had recently performed at the BET awards.



Buju Banton
What a year it was for Buju, he was convicted on Drug Conspiracy and sentenced to 10 years in prison.  It was an outcry from many of his fans.

An appeal was recently filed by his lawyers with the  United States Court of Appeal for the Eleventh Circuit in Georgia.

It was not all bad news for Buju, as he won the Grammy award for best reggae album  for "Before the Dawn"


Dr. Conrad Murray
Grenadian born Dr. Conrad Murray, was sentenced to 4 years in jail in the involuntary manslaughter death of  pop icon Michael Jackson.


Denroy Morgan
The 66 year was as arrested in September  in New York, after cops spotted him leaving a house in Bronx  carrying a package which contains 25 pound of ganja.


Caribbean Fashion Week
2011 was all about fashion, and dubbed the fashion show of the Caribbean. Caribbean Fashionweek (CFW), the seminal fashion, entertainment and lifestyle event that has come to epitomise the essence of Caribbean style.  2011 was its 11th year,  and designers  across the world got a chance to showcase their talent

 

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Jamaica 50: 'Feel the heart and soul of a nation’ commences with with fireworks on the waterfront

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Plans for the country’s 50^th anniversary celebrations next year are well advanced, with the activities set to begin on Sunday, January 1, with fireworks on the waterfront, downtown Kingston, and at various locations across the island.
The celebrations, with the slogan ‘Jamaica 50: Feel the heart and soul of a nation’, will culminate in a similar manner on December 31, 2012.

“It is what we call blast off Jamaica 50 celebrations. It is going to happen as has happened over the last four to five years on the Kingston waterfront. It’s a fantastic event, pulling about 100,000 Jamaicans at the waterfront,” Project Director of Jamaica 50 Secretariat, Lenford Salmon, said Tuesday (December 20), at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, held at the agency’s head office in Kingston.

Jamaica 50 is being led by a National Planning Committee, chaired by Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Hon. Olivia Grange, with membership from various sectors, including culture, tourism and other Government groups; the Opposition, the private sector, youth organisations; religious and civic groups and other sectors. The Committee is supported by the Jamaica 50 Secretariat, which is co-ordinating and implementing the programme of activities.

Mr. Salmon said a series of entertainment activities will take place at the waterfront event, including a praise and worship session at midnight.

“It is really to give thanks to the one above for taking us through the 50 years and to give us strength and courage to embark on the journey in going forward,” he said, adding that the programme will last until 1:30 a.m. to herald the beginning of Jamaica 50.

He pointed out that the main highlights of the year-long celebrations will be in August 2012, the month Jamaica gained independence from Great Britain in 1962.

Meanwhile, the Project Director said the planning committee has created several “Legacy Projects” for Jamaica 50, which will “last beyond the celebrations. ”

“The last thing we want Jamaica 50 to be is one grand big party and come 2013, nobody remembers what happened,” he said.

Among the legacy projects are the issuing of Jamaica 50 commemorative stamps by the Post Master General; erection of the Basil Watson monument at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital; refurbishing of the Ranny Williams Centre to create an Indoor concert Hall; establishment of the Marcus Garvey Park and Museum in St. Ann’s Bay and the issuing of souvenir coins and commemorative bank notes by the Bank of Jamaica.

With regard to funding for Jamaica 50, Mr. Salmon said a number of companies have indicated an interest to partner with the Secretariat. “We have a sponsorship committee engaging them in discussions,” he said, adding that the response from the entities has been “overwhelming. ”

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Top 10 most fascinating people of the Caribbean for 2011

Friday, December 16, 2011

2011 has been the year for excitement and drama to say the least. We have gathered a list of the 10 most fascinating people in the Caribbean 2011. These are based on people who have the most effect on the media  whether good or bad through the year.

10 most fascinating people in the Caribbean 2011 are

 

10.  Beenie Man and  Michelle Downer aka D'Angel  - Jamaica




These soon to be exes, brought  drama to the entertainment world this year.  Since getting married in 2006, the couple separated less than a year into the marriage, but went back together  in 2010.  After further consideration and many rumored break up, the couple finally called it quits in August 2011.

There was also good  news for the Doc, he was  honoured for his outstanding contribution to the reggae music, at the inaugural Reggae Rhythm & Blues Festival at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, NY.

9.  Orville "Shaggy" Burrell - Jamaica





With his continuous charity work Grammy award winner, Shaggy still considered one of the sexiest and most charming Caribbean entertainer nabs a spot on our list.

Shaggy released his first new album in four years, Shaggy & Friends, which was released digitally on January 19, 2011.  On 16 July 2011 he launched the album entitled Summer in Kingston which contains his single "Sugarcane". The album was recently nominated for a Grammy for Best Reggae Album

Shaggy continues to be an influential power to Jamaicans with his charity foundation "Shaggy and Friends Make a Difference Foundation"  which  benefits the Bustamante Hospital for Children in Kingston.

8. Wendy Fitzwilliam - Trinidad and Tobago










The former Miss Trinidad & Tobago Universe,made it to our list because of her constant commitment to various charities in her homeland. Wendy is a mother , author , philanthropist, entrepreneur and TV personality

7. Darren Julius Garvey Sammy - St Lucia




Sammy was made Captain of the West Indies Cricket team in 2010. With the help of  Darren the West Indies won their  test series victory since 2009 , against Pakistan. During that match Sammy took seven wickets  including five in Pakistan's second innings, and was named Man of the Match for his performance

Sammy was named T20I player of the year at the West Indies Players Association awards. Sammy was chose as one of the most fascinating person of 2011, because he beat the odds, as fans deemed him unfit for the captain's position

6. Jeneil Williams - Jamaica









Jeneil can be dubbed the "top model of the Caribbean for 2011". Known for her 'lips and legs' this beauty has graced the cover of many top  magazine such as Italian Vogue . She has also worked with the most famous fashion designers, such as Calvin Klein and Karl Lagerfeld.


Her accomplishments for 2011

• Featured on the pre-spring cover of i-D, photographed by Josh Olins
• Appeared in the spring issue of Love, photographed by Solve Sundsbo
• Appeared in i-D editorial, photographed by Josh Olins
• Appeared in Harper's Bazaar editorial, photographed by Daniel Jackson
• Appeared in in Italian Vogue editorial, photographed by Ellen Von Unwerth
• Featured in  Mad Max, with Lovecat Fall/Winter 2011
• Featured in Calvin Klein Spring/Summer 2012 ad campaign

5  Macka Diamond - Jamaica








Born Charmaine Munroe, this year has been a come back year for Macka, as she was awarded the IRAWMA International Female Rapper/DJ for 2011.

With hits such as "Bun Him, Cowfoot, Tink Mi Easy, Try Wid Him, Hoola Hoop and "Mr Teki Back, made her one of the most successful female artiste of 2011, both locally and internationally. In November she also released a new album 'Don't Disturb Mi', which she produce
Macka Diamond made the list, because of f her continuous success of having been in the music industry for more than two decades

4. Nicki Minaj - Trinidad and Tobago









The year 2011 was a successful year for Nicki from elegant fashion, to wacky, magazine covers, good and not so good headlines, Nicki made the list of one of our favorite girls.

Her  success  with  "Super Bass"  a single from her Pink Friday album,  made top 10 in many countries. She graced the cover of  South Africa "Cleo Magazine" , W" Magazine,  Cosmopolitan, Glamour Magazine and ELLE Magazine.

Nicki  had her own E! special "rise to fame", and came out with her own line of OPI Nail Lacquer


She also became the first female artist to be included on MTV's Annual Hottest MC List, and was named the 2011 Rising Star by Billboard.  Nicki won the BET Hip Hop Awards MVP of The Year, and also Made-You-Look Award (Best Hip Hop Style). She also won American Music Awards for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist, and  Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album.  She was this year nominated for 4 Grammy awards.

Nicki also performed at this year's Jamaica at Reggae Sumfest 2011.

3. Usain Bolt - Jamaica

Being honoured with an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws by the University of West Indies, speaks volume for the 25 year old. He is also the 2011 World Male Athlete of the year, becoming only the second man in history to win the prestigious award on three occasions

In May Usain opened his 2011 season after a nine-month absence and ran a 9.91 seconds in the 100 metres at the Compeed Golden Gala, the third stop on the Samsung Diamond League. He won ahead of Asafa Powell 9.93 and France’s Christopher Lemaitre 10:00 seconds.

For his race of the season Bolt won with an identical 9.91 seconds in the 100 metres, as he did in Rome beating the fastest man in the world this year, Jamaica's Steve Mullings – who did 9.97. Racers Track Club teammate, Daniel Bailey was third in 10.08.


In Oslo Bolt ran an impressive 19.86 seconds in the 200 metres in rainy conditions at the Exxon Mobil Bislett Diamond League meeting. and a third repeated performance in the 100m of 9.91 seconds

2011 has been a great year for Bolt , having won the 200m at the IAAF World Championships in Athletics in Daegu, South Korea earlier this year with the fifth fastest time in history. He also the fastest time for the year over 100m, 9.76 seconds and was also a member of Jamaica’s world record breaking 4x100m relay team from Daegu.

Usain Bolt was once again nominated for the Laureus Sports Awards for 2012, which he won back in 2009 and 2010.

Usain Bolt, also continues to support his foundation the "Usain Bolt Foundation" which is dedicated to the legacy for happy children; to enhance the character of children through educational and cultural development, as they live their dreams.

2. Robin "Rihanna " Fenty - Barbados







Rihanna had some many accomplishment is 2011, voted sexiest woman alive, grace the cover of every fashion and entertainment magazines and ad campaigns for the biggest names in the business. She also dominated the social networking websites and history recording music. all this from a young lady who was born in Saint Michael, Barbados. She is indeed the most successful product of the Caribbean

Making many headlines for her wardrobe fashion and risque music, Rihanna makes the lift of the most fascinating female for 2011.

In November  2010 Rihanna released her fifth studio album, Loud, which debuted at number three on the Billboard 200, selling 207,000 copies in its first week, making it the biggest opening week sales of her career so far.   The single "Only Girl (In the World)", reached number one in more than ten countries including Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and the song also won a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording in 2011.

 "What's My Name?", featuring rapper Drake, which was the second single, also reached number one in the United States and on the official UK singles chart, making Rihanna the first female solo artist to have five number one singles in the United Kingdom in consecutive years. The song reached number one on the Hot 100 before making it the first time in Hot 100 history that an album's debut single reached number one after the second single.

With the third  single from Loud, s "S&M", featuring Britney Spears reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the youngest artist in the chart's 52-year history to achieve ten number-one singles.

Other songs "Man Down" and "California King Bed" were the two subsequent singles released from the album.The final single from Loud, "Cheers (Drink to That)", reached number seven on the Hot 100.

 In June 2011, Rihanna started on her worldwide  "Loud Concert Tour" to promote the album.

In October 2011, two collaborations featuring Rihanna were released; Coldplay's "Princess of China" from the album Mylo Xyloto and Nicki Minaj's Fly from the album Pink Friday.

Rihanna's sixth album, Talk That Talk, was released on November 21, 2011 in both deluxe and standard editions. The lead single "We Found Love" premiered on September 22, 2011 and was released on the same day for digital download in the US.

 "We Found Love"   went to number nine on the US charts, Rihanna became the fastest solo artist in the chart's history to achieve twenty Hot 100 top-ten singles, breaking the previous record set by Madonna.

The song later became Rihanna's eleventh number one single on the Billboard Hot 100. "You Da One" was released as the second single on November 11, 2011 and a music video for the song is planned to be shot in London before the end of 2011.

Rihanna will appear in the 2012 film Battleship, which is based on the game of the same name.

1. Vybz Kartel - Jamaica







This would not be a fascinating year without the controversial DJ, born " Adidja Palmer ", who is also an author, artist, songwriter and businessman..  Vybz Kartel made the list of  and was chosen the most fascinated person for 2011, because unlike all the others, he has done it all this year. 

His controversies stemmed from skin bleaching, having own line of cake soap, Air wave ban from various countries, own reality TV show and Murder charges.

The  unpredictable Kartel has is considered one of Jamaica's best entertainer is currently jailed for conspiracy to murder and to pervert the course of justice and attempting to pervert the course of justice. and  illegal possession of a firearm


In 2007 he formed the label Portmore Empire , and he also launched his own liquor line Street Vybz Rum, with then business partner Cory Todd, with whom he ended his professional relationship this May on a bitter note


As an author  Kartel released a  book "Voice of the Ghetto", which focused on the in depth life of living in the ghetto through Kartel's eyes.

In September he launched a reality dating show  on CVM  entitled "Teacha's Pet".

Vybz Kartel will definitely in 2012 continue to make news.

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