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Director Reinaldo Marcus to helm film on life and career of Bob Marley
Paramount Pictures has choose Reinaldo Marcus Green, director of “King Richard”, to direct a biopic on reggae legend Bob Marley. The
Harry Belafonte’s Birthday Celebration Raised $174.000 For The Gathering For Justice
In celebration of Harry Belafonte’s 94th birthday March 1st, a surprise live virtual party was held on February 28th. Called
Buju Banton, Popcaan and Marcia Griffiths join Beres Hammond at #LoveFromaDistance show
Beres Hammond was forced to postpone his annual Love and Harmony cruise with headlining performances by himself, Nadine Sutherland, Buju Banton,
Bunny Wailer dies, aged 73
Bunny Wailer, has died at the age of 73. The musician, from Kingston, was a founding member of The Wailers
Ethiopian Consulate commemorates Bob Marley’s birthday
The Consulate of Ethiopia in Kingston honoured the life, musical achievements and the legacy of Bob Marley on the 76th
UB40 add Northampton date to rescheduled tour
UB40 will head to Northampton this winter as part of a tour to mark the release of their forthcoming album
Rush returns to Nottingham Playhouse
Presented by the Rush Theatre Company, the acclaimed show Rush returns to Nottingham Playhouse on September 7. The show tells the
Gwen Stefani collaboration with Sean Paul coming out soon
Gwen Stefani plans to release a new album this year and is also scheduled to appear on Sean Paul’s upcoming
UB40 to join line-up of comedy and music acts at Stockton’s Globe Theatre
English reggae band UB40 is the latest show to be added to Stockton’s famous Globe programme. One of the most successful
Peter Tosh Master Tape Rediscovered in Documentary
A lost Peter Tosh master recording is unearthed in a clip from “Studio 17 – The Lost Reggae Tapes”, a
The New York Times creates a special and virtual Carnival
In the chill of February, readers of The New York Times can get a flavor of the sensory richness of
Nicholas Daley Premieres Short Film Paying Homage to 70s Reggae
As a part of this season’s digital London Fashion Week, British designer Nicholas Daley has revealed “Stepping Razors”, a short-film
‘Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical’ postponed to October
“Get Up! Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical” is the latest show to be postponed in London, England. The show
U-Roy died at age of 78
Pioneering reggae artist U-Roy has died at the age of 78. Born Ewart Beckford, he had been undergoing surgery at
Tonton David dies age 53
Tonton David, an important figure in the growth of reggae and raggamuffin in France in the 90s, has died in
Common, Chuck D and Danny Glover to celebrate Harry Belafonte’s birthday at virtual party
Common, Chuck D, Aloe Blacc and Danny Glover are some of the stars that will make appearances during a livestream
Beenie Man pleads not guilty to DRMA charges
Dancehall artist Moses ‘Beenie Man’ Davis was arrested and charged for breaching the Disaster Risk Management Act (DRMA), and pleaded
Grand Park celebrates Valentine’s Day with romantic reggae
The annual Grand Park’s Lovers Rock celebration, which is usually a live event held at the downtown L.A. park on
‘Toots’ Hibbert to be posthumously conferred with Keys to the City of Kingston
Reggae icon Frederick ‘Toots’ Hibbert will be posthumously conferred with the Keys to the City of Kingston. The presentation of
Elephant Man bail extended to March 17
Dancehall artist Elephant Man, who is accused of lying to immigration authority about his alleged trip to Belgium, had his
Tributes paid to Edinburgh reggae singer Natalie Hendry
The musician, known as Litl Nat, passed away January, 29 at the age of 32. Natalie’s sister, Monique led the
All House of Marley products have 25% sale
Bob Marley would celebrate his 76th birthday this weekend. Launched in 2011, House of Marley is an audio brand that
Tilray Receives the First Market Authorization to Offer Medical Cannabis Products in Portugal
Tilray, a global pioneer in cannabis research, cultivation, production, and distribution, has received the necessary approvals and market authorization in
Virtual reggae series honours Black History Month
There is a virtual reggae series that honours Black History Month and the legacy of Denise Jones. Jesse Jones says
Cheetos launch a new version of “It Wasn’t Me” by Shaggy for Super Bowl spot
Cheetos launched its latest music-themed Super Bowl spot, using Shaggy’s “It Wasn’t Me” to illustrate how to try to convince
Stephen Marley Performed a concert with Bob Marley Songs that you can see online
On January 28, CEEK Virtual Reality and Tuff Gong announced a special Stephen Marley virtual performance, celebrating Bob Marley 75.
Shaggy spends $2.15 million on a retreat in Florida
Shaggy has purchased a home for $2.15-million near the ocean in Coral Gables, Florida (US). The property claims a leafy
Chronixx featured on Biden-Harris inauguration playlist
There was a Jamaican name featured on the President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris specially curated playlist. Biden
UB40 star facing second brain operation
UB40 saxophonist Brian Travers has suffered a seizure before Christmas, and now faces a second brain tumour operation in two
Buju Banton’s “Til Shiloh” album celebrates 25th anniversary
Buju Banton celebrates 25 years of releasing his “Til Shiloh”. The collector’s edition of this work will include the original
Bob Marley “Songs Of Freedom: The Island Years” To Be Released In January
On January 29, 2021, the highly acclaimed “Songs of Freedom: The Island Years”, an 6LP set, as well as a
Peter Tosh Inspires “Equal Rights” Shirts
Drawing from Peter Tosh’s seminal Equal Rights and its title track, NOAH has given its signature “Human Rights” shirts a