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Power Soca Monarch And Play Whe Groovy Soca Monarch Competitions 2012 Finalists

Red Carpet Shelley — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:24:30 +0100

Check out who will be competing for the big International Power Soca Monarch Play Whe Groovy Soca Monarch Competitions 2012 on Friday, February 17th 2012 at the Hasely Crawford Stadium are .....(in alphabetical order):

Play Whe Groovy Soca Monarch Finalists
Digicel lnternational Power Soca Finalists

1. Kees Dieffenthaller -(Defending Monarch)
2. Destra Garcia
3. Dexter Stewart - Blaxx
4. Erphaan Alves
5. JW & Blaze
6. Kerwin Du BoiRead More...

Ziggy Marley to Host New Show on SiriusXM

Red Carpet Shelley — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0100

NEW YORK–February 3, 2012– Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) announced today that five-time Grammy®-winning musician, actor, artist, activist and humanitarian Ziggy Marley will host a new monthly show, Ziggy Marley’s Legends of Reggae. The monthly show will launch on Sunday, February 5, the eve of the birthday of his late father, Bob Marley, at 12:00 pm ET on The Joint, channel 42. This first episode features Ziggy speaking in depth with reggae legend Jimmy Cliff.

Ziggy MarRead More...

Prince Harry to Race Usain Bolt - WTF?

Red Carpet Shelley — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:20:38 +0100

In today's WTF (What the Frig) Prince Harry will race will run against 100m world record holder Usain Bolt on a visit to Jamaica next month according to a report in the Daily Telegraph. To be clear, this is for publicity because we already know who's going to win this race!!!! The Prince will stop off at the Olympic champion’s training track in Kingston during his first solo foreign tour.

The Prince, who is an Olympic ambassador for Team Great Britain, is hoping to challenge BoRead More...

World Premiere - Stress Away By Kes The Band Feat. Snoop Dogg

Red Carpet Shelley — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:01:28 +0100

Ne-Yo Launches "Compound Island" Label in Jamaica (PICTURES)

Red Carpet Shelley — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:34:38 +0100

Given the immense amount of talent coming out of the Caribbean, its no surprise that Grammy-Award winning R&B artist Ne-Yo launched his new label 'Compound Island' in Jamaica. Ne-Yo joins a long list of other A-list celebrity musicians visiting Jamaica for more than just vacation including Akon, Alicia Keys and Amy Winehouse (Read More...

Elephant Man Charged with Sexual Assault and Rape

Red Carpet Shelley — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0100

UPDATE: Dancehall artist Elephant Man was given bail of $400,000JA during his recent court appearance pursuant to Monday's arrest on rape charges. Elephant Man denies the charges and is scheduled to be back in court on May 21 for preliminary hearings.

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(VIDEO) Rare Interview with Dennis Brown

Red Carpet Shelley — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:54:50 +0100

Happy Birthday to the Crown Prince of Reggae - Dennis Brown - Reespec !!

Madonna Talks About Kissing Nicki Minaj (VIDEO)

Red Carpet Shelley — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:07:05 +0100

'Soul Train' Don Cornelius Commits Suicide

Red Carpet Shelley — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:14:23 +0100

This is so shocking I cannot comprehend. Don Cornelius, host of one of television's longest-runnings shows 'Soul Train' committed suicide earlier today. Officers responding to a report of a shooting found Cornelius at his Mulholland Drive home at around 4 a.m., police said. He was pronounced dead of Read More...

Kenne Blessin Hits Up Atlanta

Red Carpet Shelley — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:21:14 +0100

Reggae soca fusion specialist Kenne Blessin visited Atlanta recently for an exclusive listening party at Bar One Atlanta. Kenne Blessin showcased his unique blend of reggae and soca. He is very talented and very conscious.

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Reggae Month Events Kick-off in Atlanta

Red Carpet Shelley — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:35:51 +0100

Reggae Month officially kicks off today. In celebration and reverence to our reggae legends including Bob Marley, Dennis Brown many events planned in and around Atlanta including Reggae Week 2012 and Bob Fest. This year the celebrations also mark the 50th Anniversary of Jamaica’s independenRead More...

NEW MUSIC: Serani 'Sweet Love'

Red Carpet Shelley — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:34:54 +0100

OMG!!! I love this new chune from Serani. This man is soooooo talented. Gwan Serani LUV DAT!

Atlanta Carnival 2012 - Feed Your Soul!!!

Red Carpet Shelley — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:18:07 +0100

Preparations are underway for Atlanta Carnival 2012!!! Junia Blackburn, the PR machine behind Atlanta's Carnival told RCS exclusively that this year's Carnival promises to be the best Carnival in Atlanta's history! Mark your calendars its all going down Saturday, May 26, 2012 in downtown Atlanta!!! RCS will keep you up-to-date with all the details so make sure you keep checking back!!! C - A -R - N - I - V - A - L - E!!!

SAG Awards 2012 Red Carpet (Video) and Winner's List

Red Carpet Shelley — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:20:49 +0100

Congratulations to Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer who both took home SAG Awards for their performances in "The Help". Congratulations also goes out to Betty White who received an award at 90 years young!! Never too old to be good at what you do! Luv dat!! Complete winner's list and Viola's acceptance under the hood!

Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture

(VIDEO) 2012 International Soca Monarch - Semi Finals

Red Carpet Shelley — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:51:32 +0100

Carnival is in full swing in Trinidad alluh!!! Last night the Soca Monarch semi-finals contest got hot, hot, hot!!! Check out Iwer George and click thru for "Mr. Fete" Machel Montano HD! Who's performance was better??

Denroy Morgan Case Picked Up by Feds

Red Carpet Shelley — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:43:51 +0100

The feds are now calling the shots on the case against Morgan family matriarch Denroy Morgan. Morgan has been accused of plotting to sell more than 350 pounds of ganja. Denroy Morgan who had a hit with the 1981 disco hit “I’ll Do Anything for You” in 1981 was arrested last year after allegedly leaving a Bronx stash house with a garbage bag stuffed with 25 pounds of ganga.

But the case against him in Bronx Supreme Court was dismissed yesterday after federal prosecuRead More...

Rihanna to Executive Produce UK Fashion Reality Show

Red Carpet Shelley — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:37:12 +0100

As if Bajan pop star Rihanna didn't have enough stuff on her resume (including actress as she debuts in upcoming action film "Battleship") , she is now adding television producer!!! Rihanna recently signed a deal to executive produce a reality show featuring uRead More...

Luciano US Visa Reinstated

Red Carpet Shelley — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:07:24 +0100

Jamaican roots reggae crooner Luciano, nee Jepther MClymont US visa was reinstated recently, allowing the singer to travel and work in the United States.
The US embassy revoked Luciano's visa, citing that he was harboring fugitive at his home. However charges regarding the matter were later dismissed due to insufficient evidence, in the Half-Way-Tree Criminal Court.

Kerry Washington, Paula Patton, Shonda Rhimes, Octavia Spencer, & Pam Grier to be Honored ...

Red Carpet Shelley — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:57:38 +0100

NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, ESSENCE is pleased to announce the 5th annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon honoring the industry's most exciting African-American talent—both in front of the camera and behind-the-scenes in Hollywood. Taking place on February 23, 2012 at the Beverly Hills Hotel, ESSENCE will celebrate five extraordinary women who have left an indelible impression with their work within the film and television industries:

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Ne-Yo Appointed SVP of A&R, Motown Records

Red Carpet Shelley — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:28:36 +0100

NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In the latest step to strengthen the new Motown Records, a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), acclaimed artist Ne-Yo will move from Def Jam Recordings to Motown along with his label imprint Compound Entertainment, and will also take on a creative roRead More...