Last night RisingStarsTv.Net attended I-Octane album "Straight From The Heart" EP launch in Nyc.  The event was hosted by Destine Media.  The launch was held at Club DROM in Manhattan, NYC.  The event was attended some of I-Octane's peers & many radio…

The reggae pop star Matisyahu sent a Twitter message to his followers this morning announcing that he has shaved his beard.  The accompanying photo showed a snmooth-cheeked Matisyahu posing in front of a mirror, cell phone camera in hand.

Along with the pic came a post on Matisyahu’s site:

A beardless…

Dancehall superstar, Adidja Palmer, otherwise known as Vybz Kartel, will likely face new charges this week regarding one of his murder cases.

Kartel already faces a drug-related charge stemming from his initial arrest in September as well as charges of murder,…

Gucci Mane was released from prison on Sunday (December 11^th) after serving almost three months of his six-month sentence.

The Atlanta, Georgia rapper, who has been in and out of jail over the past few years, swore that it would be his last time behind bars. “This is the last time I think I’ll…

The head organizer of the popular Dancehall stage show, STING, has high hopes for his product this time around; bringing it back to basics.

Isaiah Laing, head of Supreme Promotions, gave an interview on CVMTV’s OnStage this past Saturday where he outlined the events that will…

Laing revealed during the interview that the aforementioned Vybz Kartel was slated to perform at STING 2011 prior to his incarceration on drug and subsequent murder charges in September. According to Laing, a clash between Kartel and long-time rival, Aidonia…

Emerging Dancehall superstar, Andre ‘Popcaan’ Sutherland reportedly caused a stir at the popular Club Riddim nightclub following a surprise appearance there.

According to reports, the Raving deejay appeared at the event, STING Wednesdays, a weekly, promotional concert…

After much talk about which record label Bronx rapper French Montana might sign with the rapper finally revealed the news during an appearance on BET’s 106 & Park this week. And according to the rapper he’s taking his talents to Diddy’s Bad Boy Records.

French Montana recently spoke on…

Reports out of Kingston Jamaica is, Police has charged Portmore Empire artist Gaza Slim attempting to pervert the course of justice.  Charges were handed down today.  The judge is the case ordered that she be charged.  We will continue to watch this case closely.

Gaza Slim reported to the Constant Spring…

New Music by incarcerated Reggae star Buju Banton - Set Up The Mic [Young Blood Records].  This sounds like the old Gargamel.  #FreeBujuBanton #FreeBujuBanton #FreeBujuBanton #FreeBujuBanton.…

The Los Angeles Lakers have reached an agreement to acquire All-Star point guard Chris Paul in a…

Vybz Kartel f. Pusha T's - Half On A Baby Rmx [Prod. Dre Skull]. This track was done before Kartel went to jail. We seriously doubt Vybz & Pusha T record the track…

Here's the first look at Lindsay Lohan on the cover of Playboy Magazine.  The image of the alleged January/February cover has been causing a frenzy on the internet. Lindsay is seen straddling a red bunny chair with black…

In a stunning reversal, Mumia Abu-Jamal's death penalty case will not be pursued by the Philadelphia District Attorney.  Mumia instead will serve a life sentence for killing city police Officer Daniel Faulkner in 1981. 

It seems that the change is due, in part, to Mr. Faulkner's widow, who…

SMH… These cops are buggin’ with all the West Indian Day Parade yang they were talkin on Facebook!

Posters on Facebook who identified themselves as cops called participants in the…

50 Cent has provided a snippet of his new song “Girls Go Wild” with Jeremih in a commercial for his …

Dancehall singjay and Portmore Empire member, Vanessa Saddler, more popularly known as Gaza Slim has turned herself in to police after being named a person of interest regarding a murder case involving her mentor, Vybz Kartel.

Gaza Slim reported to the Constant Spring Police Station on Monday afternoon,…

Nicki Minaj’s sophomore release, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, was likely to drop before the end of the year. Here it is! “Roman in Moscow” has aggressive potency, likely because her…

NEW YORK, USA — The sentencing of Christopher 'Dudus' Coke, the former Tivoli Gardens strongman, has been postponed until January 17, officials close to the case told the Observer.

Coke's sentencing had originally been scheduled for this Thursday, following a plea bargain which was…