I am a native of the U.S. Virgin Islands. I grew up in the Big Apple (New York City), which is where my love for fashion, music and the entertainment industry began! Red Carpet Shelley is all about spreading the love of my Caribbean culture and heritage. In life I have learned that nothing is certain except God and change!!
According to the New York Daily News, Lil Wayne and his entourage were detained and questioned by the U.S. Border Patrol after drug sniffing dogs found small amounts of marijuana on the tour buses. The tour buses were stopped near Corpus Christi, Texas. Lil Wayne was scheduled to perform in Texas, however, much to the chagrine of his fans, the show did not go on as planned. Lil Wayne has yet to be charged or arrested.
Recently, Lil Wayne aka Dwayne Carter plead guilty on gun possession charges and is scheduled to be sentenced on February 9. In that case, the gun was found on the tour bus. ! It is expected that the Grammy Award winning rapper will be sentenced to a year in jail.
JAMROCK Magazine presented Fashion With Squeeze, the exclusive runway event, which showcased styles from international designers, a musical performance by Tanya Stephens and Comedy relief. The event was held on Monday, November 23, 2009 at SOBs (204 Varick Street at West Houston). The event was hosted by 93.5 FM LinkUp Radio broadcaster David “Squeeze” Annakie and Erica Marie Wiltz from Project Runway and Models of the Runway on Lifetime. LinkUp Radio own Natural Born Club Killer DJ Kevin Crown and Boston’s DJ Paul Michael blaze the hottest in Reggae, Dancehall, Soca, Hip Hop and R&B. RADII FOOTWEAR Launched in 2008,Radii Footwear brings an unbridled passion for art and couture to the world of sneakers and high-end footwear. Radii set forth to show there is no limit to fashion, creative styling, and opportunity. From futuristic designs and materials, to classic styling and detailing, each shoe exudes confidence for the ambitious forward-thinkers of the world.
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UPDATE: Buju Banton appeared in a Miami Florida court yesterday and waived his rights to a bail hearing. This sets the stage for the reggae superstar to be transferred to Tampa where the case will be tried. According to theMiami Herald,Buju wore a beige jumpsuit and shackles and spoke only when asked to confirm his name (Mark Myrie) and the waiver of bail hearing. Buju's attorney, Herbert Erving Walker III, says that his client vigorously denies the charges. "Our contention is that this is a tragic misunderstanding. It is the position of Mr. Myrie that he completely, totally, refutes these allegations as untrue and he has never wavered in that. And so it will be the burden of the government to establish that what they have accused him of is in fact true". Regarding Buju's mood, ``He's confident he's going to be exonerated.'' and looking forward to ``getting back to doing what he does, which is make music for the people of the world.''
However, according to an affidavit filed by the DEA, Buju Banton is captured on video surveillance sampling the cocaine. Allegedly, when Buju and his associates were presented with a sample of the reported 20 kilo package of cocaine, Buju took a knife and "instantly wiped the blade of that knife with his finger and placed that finger in his mouth in what appeared to be an attempt to taste the cocaine."
Jamaican born reggae singer, Jimmy Cliff is set to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Jimmy Cliff, nee James Chambers, will be inducted alongside ABBA , Genesis, The Hollies and The Stooges. Jimmy Cliff, well known for his role in the 1973 movie, Harder They Come, will receive the award on March, 15, 2010 at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. The movie Harder They Come and the soundtrack gave reggae music its first big crossover into the American music scene and introduced the reggae genre as the music of a movement of people. But for many of us in the Caribbean community, present company included, Clliff's song, Many Rivers to Cross, is a personal favorite.
Congratulations Jimmy Cliff!! This is a well deserved accomplishment.
George Clooney's hitman tale "The American" has captured the top spot at the box office with a $16.4 million debut over the long U.S. Labor Day holiday weekend.
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