Rihanna - “Every woman should have naked pictures taken”

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SPANNER BANNER

Joseph Anthony Bonner popularly known as Spanner Banner was born in Rock Hall, St. Andrew. He is the eighth of eleven children for his mother Violet Bonner. He grew up in Rock Hall St Andrew with his parents and siblings, several of whom are also musically inclined. He is a member of the talented Bonner brothers which includes Pliers (of Chaka Demus & Pliers fame), Richie Spice and Snatcha. While growing up music was always a part of his life, the music of such greats as Bob Marley, Jacob Miller & Gregory Issacs were the sound track to his childhood days.

Spanner Banner confirmed his musical intentions at a tender age when he sang at an event in his community and received great responses from the audience. Hence his decision to pursue a career in music was not a very difficult choice. He recorded his very first single Life Goes On, while still in his teens in 1988 for legendary Jamaican record producer, Winston Riley. This song dominated reggae charts locally and internationally placing the name Spanner Banner on the lips of music lovers worldwide. He proved that this was no fluke by quickly reeling out successive hit songs such as, Live & Learn, Michelle & Tease Me which reached top of the British pop charts in the 1990s after it was re-recorded by Chaka Demus & Pliers.

This new found success opened up many doors for Spanner Banner in the music biz and pretty soon he was being sought to record for several other topflight producers such as King Jammys, Donovan Germaine, Bobby Digital and Philip Burrell. In 1993 Spanner Banner signed a contract with Island Records and collaborated with famed Jamaican record musicians/producers Sly & Robby to record an album titled Chill for Island. This album cemented his reputation as a as a top class reggae singer both locally and internationally. It spawned several hit singles such as Cheater, Universal Love, You Gotta Be, What We Need is Love & the title track Chill. Spanner Banner supported the release of Chill with successful tours of Europe, The United States, Africa and Great Britain this resulted in a great amount of international exposure for him.

In 1997, Spanner Banner started his own label Sweet Angel Productions and showcased his production skills on his Lovers Story album. This album spawned hits such as Ladies Night (featuring Sean Paul) & Tears In The Rain. His subsequent album Real Love was released by Heart Beat Records in 2001 to much acclaim overseas. Twin Brothers Records later released his next album titled Spanner Banner’s Greatest Hits in 2002, which covered over a decade of his past hits and included new songs as well. He has also recorded albums for several top class producers such as King Jammys and Clive Hunt.

In 2001 Spanner Banner moved to live in England where worked mainly as a song-writer for the Indian girl group Freedom Angels. While in the UK he also did several recording projects, as well as performances in the UK & Europe. One of his most notable projects while in England was a remix of his cover of Kool & The Gang’s Ladies Night which also featured Sean Paul. The remix featured Spanner Banner, Sean Paul & Kool & The Gang for the legendary American group’s tribute album.

Spanner Banner returned to Jamaica in 2004 and began to work with Fifth Element Records. During his stint with Fifth Element he did extensive tours of the United States as well as shows throughout the Caribbean with Richie Spice and the Fifth Element family. On the local scene he performed at major events including Reggae Sumfest, East Fest, Rebel Salute, All Spice Culture in the Hills and St. Mary Mi Come From.

After nearly two decades Spanner Banner’s music is still as potent as when he stormed onto the scene in 1998. His recently released full length project I’m A Winner, is proof of this as it is laden with musical gems such as Rolling Stones, Solid As A Rock, One Love, She Groove Me & the title track I’m A Winner. The album was produced by his management and production company Bonner Cornerstone Music, along with producers such as Don Carleone, Donovan Germaine, Kemar ‘Flava’ McGregor & Revolutionary Entertainment. The album is being distributed by Bonner Corner Stone music, VP Records, Zojak Worldwide and Tads Records International.

MACKIE CONSCIOUS

Mackie Conscious

MACKIE CONSCIOUS, the singer, songwriter and musician was christened Dennis McKay.Born A Libran in Montego Bay Jamaica WI, The Reggae Capital of the world, In 1997 Mackie had a dream of Bob Marley who told him he would have him writing his songs. By the year 2000, Mackie Conscious made the first of his six annual appearance on the biggest international music festival Reggae Sumfest.. By 2001-2002 he did his first overseas assignment, “A Tribute To New York” (following the 9/11 Massacre) in Florida. He became a household name judging by the frequent requests for interviews by most print, visual and audio media with the release of the thought-provoking song, “What If” (ensued by a music video) which went to number 18 on the Jamaica Top 40 Chart. This won him The JFM award for Best Recording Artiste 2001. From then on the artiste scored big with hits like “Cell phone On His Hip”, “The World Is In Trouble”, “Who Is Your Friend”, “More Reality”, a cover version of the Jacob Miller classic “Discipline Child” “ Should I run”, “Cant be a king and no royal”, and most recently “Lucky Mi nuh Lucky. Mackie who many of his fans cite as the next Bob Marley (in terms of message music) has performed for many celebrities like Louis Farrakhan, Patti La Belle, Cheryl Lee-Ralph, Jah Rule – among the more popular names. This dreadlocks entertainer has made a statement on major stage-shows sharing the spotlight with the blockbusters. In 2006 Mackie did the Air Jamaica jazz and blues Festival sharing stage with Air Supply. James Ingram Among other big names www.mackieconscious.com, –dennisdon@yahoo.com mackieconscious@yahoo.com USA 1413-306-4568/876-385-0389

Rihanna - “Every woman should have naked pictures taken”

rihanna-magazine-photos1.jpgIn recent months, Rihanna has been in the headlines for her lack of clothing nearly as much as her music.

Just weeks after declaring ‘every woman should have naked pictures taken’, the 21-year-old has peeled off again for a revealing new photoshoot.

In stunning black and white images for the new issue of American magazine W, Rihanna goes topless as she talks about her recovery from her difficult 2009.

The topless shots, taken from the side and behind, give Rihanna the opportunity to show off her extended tattoo collection.

The star has a series of stars on the nape of her neck, a gun under her armpit and a tribal pattern on her right hand.

In the accompanying interview, the Bajan singer admitted recording her latest album Rated R proved a therapeutic experience, with many of her songs being inspired by her break-up from Chris Brown after he assaulted her.

Buju Banton Reaches Out to Haiti

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Even though Buju Banton has problem of his own he yesterday announced that he will be lending a helping hand to the people of Haiti.

According to information reaching OutAroad.com the incarcerated reggae superstar Buju Banton has pledged to donate US1000 along with clothing and other necessary items.

Chi Ching Ching Engaged to UK Girl

By Secret Agent
OutAroad.com Writer

chi-ching-ching-sabrina-downes.jpgDancer turned deejay Chi Ching Ching and is wife to be Sabrina Downes were very much the spotlight on Face Book after announcing their engagement via their FaceBook profiles.

Sabrina who’s a native of Jamaica but now lives in the UK has been involved with the pop deejay for several years now and has been the back-bone of Chi Ching Ching’s fast rising career for which she also plays the role of being his manager.

It’s not confirmed as yet if the wedding will take place in Jamaica or the UK but OutAroad.com will keep you posted.

Apart from that Chi Ching Ching has been rocking the street dances and local TV stations with the Skip To Ma Lue anthem Skippin Feelin which is done in collaboration with Media House Production recording artiste Tiana.

The video for Skippin Feelin has spent three weeks in the #1 spot on RETV MVP chart and the single is currently at #16 on the OutAroad.com Top 20 Hot Singles Chart while it continues to bubble on the Hype TV Chart.

Barrington Levy drops video for No War & sends Condolences to Haiti

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International reggae singer Barrington Levy and the Platinum Camp Productions family extend their deepest sympathies to the people of Haiti in their time of despair.

Please remember to text Haiti 90999 to donate $10.00 to the Red Cross or text Yele 501501 to donate $5.00 to Wyclef Haiti fund.

Mr Levy releases his new video ‘No War’ at this critical hour and the message in the music calls for everyone to unite as we are all one family, if one of us hurt then all of us hurt.

The video features cameos from Ninja Man, Louie Rankin, Wayne Wonder amongst others.

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Eminem

Jay-Z Shocked By Eminem’s Bulletproof Vest

Hip-hop superstar Jay-Z was shocked to discover his friend Eminem wears a bulletproof vest - insisting he feels sorry for the rapper because there is a “dark cloud” hanging over him.

Jay-Z teamed up with Eminem in the studio in 2003, a year after the Stan hitmaker released his highly-acclaimed record The Eminem Show.

The Big Pimpin’ star admits he felt body armour under his pal’s clotheswhen he gave him a hug - and he realised the extent of Eminem’s problems.

He tells Interview magazine, “I never even told him this, but I remember that Eminem came into the studio when we made Moment of Clarity, which he produced, on The Black Album. So here’s Eminem. It’s 2003, he was, like, the biggest rapper in the world - he sold, like, 20 million records worldwide or some ridiculous number.

It’s 2003, he was, like, the biggest rapper in the world - he sold, like, 20 million records worldwide or some ridiculous number

“But when he came to the studio, I remember I hugged him and I could feel that he had on a bulletproof vest. I couldn’t imagine being that successful. I mean, he’s a guy who loves rap and wanted to be successful his whole career.

Then he finally gets it, and there’s this dark cloud over him. He has to be afraid to walk around New York freely. I was like, ‘Here it is.

You’ve gotten everything you wanted, and now you’re a prisoner of your own fame.’ That’s sad to me - that you have to walk around in a bulletproof vest after you’ve sold 20 million records. I found it sad”.

Fugees

Fugees Consider Reunion to Benefit Haiti

Rapper Pras is considering reuniting the Fugees for a special benefit concert to raise money for earthquake-devastated Haiti.The star - who has Haitian roots - previously poured scorn on the chances of the Killing Me Softly hitmakers getting back together, insisting the group was “straight dead.”

That’s the only reason I would think about doing anything on that level.

But he’s hoping to convince ex-bandmates Wyclef Jean and Lauryn Hill to put aside their differences for the one-off show in aid of those affected by the massive tremor.

He says, “That’s the only reason I would think about doing anything on that level.”Pras has also criticised the government officials in the poverty-stricken country for failing to take precautions before the disaster struck.He tells Yo! Raps, “There’s no communication down there. My mother told me this morning that she still has her mother’s brothers and sister, who I’ve never met, who are still down in Haiti.”This is definitely the worst and that’s why the donations are cool, the relief aid is immediate short term, but the nation’s government has to be held accountable for not using the hundreds of millions it has received in aid over the years to build up the poor infrastructure and crumbling hospitals to treat the many wounded and gravely injured.”

Leona Lewis

Lewis Left Shaken After Police Chase

Leona Lewis was left fearing for her life when she was stopped by armed police following a frightening car chase on Tuesday (12Jan10).

The Bleeding Love singer and her entourage were on their way to catch a flight at Los Angeles International Airport when a high-speed chase stopped suddenly in front of their vehicle, and two armed men began running towards Lewis’ car.

Armed cops, who had been in hot pursuit, captured them

Lewis’ security shielded the star, but her manager, Nicola Carson, was thrown to the ground by cops during the ordeal, according to Britain’s The Sun newspaper.

A source tells tells the publication, “Two men brandishing guns jumped out of their car, right next to Leona’s. Armed cops, who had been in hot pursuit, captured them. But in the chaos bystanders were also sent flying.

“Leona had been locked in her car by her security team and had to watch as her manager Nicola Carson was thrown on to the floor. They were both shaken. For Leona it brought back memories of last year’s fan attack in London”.

The pop star was left terrified after she was punched in the face during a London booksigning for fans in October (09).

source: outaroad.com, one876entertainment.com, femalefirstco.uk,

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Xmas Behind Bars: BUJU WAIVES RIGHTS

Written by AP STORY
Wednesday, 16 December 2009
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MIAMI — Grammy nominated Jamaican reggae star Buju Banton will fight a drug charge against him in Tampa instead of Miami.
Banton waived his bail hearing Wednesday in Miami federal court. His case is being prosecuted in Tampa, where he will be transferred.

U.S. Magistrate Judge William Turnoff issued a temporary order of detention for the 36-year-old singer, whose real name is Mark Anthony Myrie.

Banton did not speak at the hearing, except to reply, “Yes, sir,” to the judge’s questions. Like the other 10 jail inmates waiting in the courtroom, he wore a beige jail jumpsuit over a white T-shirt, with his long dreadlocks tied up off his neck and his hands shackled in front of him.

“He believes that because the indictment was filed out of Tampa, that’s where the case should be defended,” Banton’s attorney, Herbert E. Walker III, said after the hearing.

Banton has been in federal custody since last Thursday. He is charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute more than five kilograms of cocaine.

Walker said the charge carries a maximum sentence of life in prison.

According to a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration affidavit, Banton and two others traveled to Sarasota last week to purchase a large amount of cocaine from an undercover law enforcement officer. The DEA was tipped off by a confidential informant who agreed to wear a recording device during the drug negotiation session.

Banton’s attorney said the singer is “completely innocent” of the charges against him.

“He’s a very spiritual person,” Walker said. “He has a lot of faith in God. He’s confident he’s going to be exonerated.”

The husky-voiced Banton has been a major star in his native Jamaica since the early 1990s with brash dancehall music and, more recently, a traditional reggae sound. His career has been stunted in the United States because of some song lyrics that advocated violence against gay men.

Earlier this month, Banton’s ninth album, “Rasta Got Soul,” was nominated for a Grammy for best reggae album. The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation launched an online petition protesting the nomination.

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Stacious says ‘It’s Over’; Female Gully-Gaza truce called

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DocMac Entertainment artiste Stacious says that the female edition of the Gully-Gaza war is as good as over as she will refrain from doing anymore diss tracks directed at Lisa Hype. She issued a statement to the press through her publicity team today. It is outlined below.
This song will be the first and only time that I will address the Lisa Hype issue. I absolutely refuse to engage in a senseless back and forth war of words, which on her part consists of lies and lacklustre insults. Especially when her “daddy” and my friend have decided to prove to the world the great men they are and bury the hatchet. I have many songs that I poured my heart into, which displays my lyrical prowess. I will now turn my attention to promoting songs such as; Fight Back Produced by Don Corleon and a number of other great tracks of which includes a collaboration with Mavado Produced by Stephen McGregor. As I gear up for a hectic schedule throughout this Season , my fans can expect only the best from Stacious, I have invested years in this and I live and love good music, it’s just a pity that the media prefers to hype controversy over real authentic music. My real fans that believe in me won’t be disappointed, this whole drama is just a mere stepping stone for the greater elevation and success that is yet to come, so keep listening because good music will continue to flow. To Di Top!!!!!!!!!!! A Stacious!!!!”

‘System’ Moves to block expansion of Street Vybz Rum - Kartel says

Written by Sean Miller/Business Writer
Wednesday, 16 December 2009
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Businessman Corey Todd and entertainer Adidja Palmer a.k.a Vybz Kartel, the owners of Unlimited Daggering, the company which is responsible for the marketing and production of Street Vybz Rum, are charging that there are business interests which are blocking the growth of their company and undermining their ability to compete in the marketplace and generate revenue to employ over 20 workers.
“We pay our taxes, we go through the right avenues to get our product, we have secured our licence to manufacture the rum through the proper government channels, so what is the problem,” Vybz Kartel said.

“We employ 15 persons, generate millions in tax revenue to the government, and we have plans to expand our business and employ more persons in the future and these people are trying to block Street Vybz Rum. Why is the government allowing these sort of unfair business practices which are stifling a small growing company?” the deejay asked. Jamaica’s unemployment rate is 10.3 per cent according to statistics released by STATIN in October 2008.

Corey Todd believes that the problems of the company stem from their decision to expand their business, establish their own factory and purchase stock directly from National Rums of Jamaica (NRJ). This decision to become rulers of their own destiny could have a negative impact on the financial bottomline of their former manufacturers, Port Royal Rums, who would stand to lose substantial revenues from the new-found independence of Street Vybz Rum.

“The brand has been doing very well on the market but has been having problems with our manufacturers, Port Royal
Rums. Port Royal rums has refused to negotiate considering when the brand started with a 100 cases a month to now over 800 cases a month. With that kind of growth you would expect a price decrease but instead we received a price increase. The Port Royal Company is also being audited for not paying the proper taxes. Port Royal wasn’t producing our product efficiently or effectively even though we were the main source of income to their company,” Corey Todd said.

Corey Todd believes that an ‘old boys network’ is masterminding the move to keep Street Vybz Rum from becoming a serious player in the market.

“Geoffrey Messado, the owner of Port Royal rum felt that we couldn’t bottle the rum ourselves so
whatever they said was law. So after numerous of failed negotiations we decided to open our own factory. I then approached National Rums of Jamaica, a company that the govt has a percentage ownership. I asked them what requirements would be needed to purchase rum from them, I was told a spirit compound license, a bond for the excise
office and other requirements. We filled all criteria through the proper channels, set up our factory for production which cost us over
5 million dollars, then approached National rums of Jamaica with an order. I was informed my order was being processed and would get the rum in a few days,” Todd explained.

Then the power play to block Street Vybz Rum began.
“Geoffrey Messado found out we were purchasing rum, so he contacted his childhood friend Evon Brown, the managing director of
National Rums of Jamaica and requested he not sell us the product. After being told on Monday the 14 of December I could pay and pick up the rum tomorrow being Tuesday the 15th, when I called the company to make specific agreements I realized I was being given the run around. I decided to go to their office where I was told that my company wasn’t approved by the directors because they don’t know anything about the company. I stated I was purchasing the rum cash and already possessed all the
requirements. Their argument then changed to “well we don’t have the rum and we are closed for holidays”, clearly this isn’t true.”

Todd claims that there are interests which are attempting to strongarm him into buying from a company that sells at an inflated price and moreover, this is an anti-competitive practice which could be met with legal sanctions if properly investigated.

“Geoffrey Messado then disclosed to me that himself and Evon Brown are close friends and it impossible for me to get rum for National Rums of Jamaica, (which is a government owned company). This is merely a ploy to hinder my company’s progress by a ‘bad mind uptown man’, after he already made over $15 million in less than a year due to our product. Geoffrey messado is now hoping we can negotiate prices,” Todd said, quite clearly upset.

National Rums of Jamaica Limited (NRJ) is a limited liability company established in 1980, however, contrary to Mr. Todd’s claim, the NRJ is not fully government owned. Four years ago, that was the case, but since then, Demerara Distillery Limited of Guyana and Goddard Enterprises Limited of Barbados have each acquired a one-third stake. Each of the partners has two directors on the rum company’s board.

“My company has already hired over 20 employees, we have orders amounting in over 400 hundred cases waiting to be filled. I learnt today by Geoffrey Messado that the only way these orders are going to be filled with rum from NRJ is through his company Port Royal rums. My directive to Geoffrey Messado was until I receive my rum I won’t be paying them the amount I have outstanding which Duncan Messado is already ludicrously inflating. This situation caused by Mr. Messado is not only stopping my company’s business but special consumption tax of millions of dollars monthly to be paid to the government and denying 20 individuals of their only source of income. We demand that the board take us seriously,” he said.

Todd said the situation was patently unfair and sent the wrong message about the presumption of a free, efficient and fair marketplace.

“The government should do something to stop these guys from creating a monopolistic situation by actively prohibiting competitors from entering the field,” Todd concluded.

CONTACT: Corey Todd at 293-3598

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