O.G.'s Blog – March 2012 Archive (58)

The growing international reputation of prominent Dancehall star, Tiana continues to be enhanced as the budding singjay has copped two more award nominations.

The 'Princess of Dancehall,' who was recently nominated for two honours at the Carivibez Video Web Awards, has struck similar notice from…

Jamaican Reggae artist Sizzla Kalonji had three April concerts in Spain canceled under intense pressure from gay rights groups over lyrics, seriously upsetting a European tour that is getting increasingly smaller. 

Sizzla was scheduled to play in Madrid, Valencia, and Barcelona in April in a tour that also…

A police surveillance video taken the night that Trayvon Martin was shot dead shows no blood or bruises on George…

Here's the first photo of the newly freed Dan-Gagon Ninja Man.  Ninja Man whose real name is Desmond Ballentine was released today after posting the $2 million (JA) sum.  It's unclear as to who posted the bail for the artist.  What's clear is, he & his son will have to report to…

Reggae superstars Sizzla Kolonji Has been granted the gree light to perform in Stockholm, Sweden tonight despite strong protests from gay right groups.  The show was initially been cancelled by promoters but it seems they've had a…

Prominent Reggae singer, Romain Virgo looks to capitalize on his growing international exposure as he plans to unveil his second album later this year.

Virgo’s upcoming sophomore effort, The System will be released on May 8, featuring 15 tracks including Rich in…

UK artist Chip keeps his road trip going from ATL to Los Angeles. Having recently announced that he has been signed to Southern rapper T.I’s record label Grand Hustle alongside female rapper Iggy Azalea, the young star gets to be on set for his new boss’s video…

The next time you buy a Nas album, you're really just handing your money over to the government -- because the rapper's delinquent tax filings have caused Uncle Sam to begin garnishing his wages ... TMZ has learned. 

As TMZ first reported, Nas …

After languishing in jail for over three years, veteran Dancehall entertainer, Ninja Man will finally enjoy the benefits of freedom, temporarily at least.

The prominent deejay, whose real name is Desmond Ballentine was granted bail on Friday, along with his son, Janiel…

Prominent Dancehall/Reggae superstar, Konshens seems to have finally asserted himself on the international stage with the release of his latest album, Mental Maintenance.

The 17 track album, which was unveiled late last month via VP Records, has shot…

Kim Kardashian was assaulted Thursday night by a woman who threw white powder all over her, and it was concerning enough to call out the fire department.

Kim was at the London Hotel in West Hollywood for an event touting her new fragrance line, True Reflection.  She was…

Following denials from her camp, N-Dubz singer and X-Factor UK judge Tulisa Contostavlos has broken her silence on the subject of the s@x tape which made its rounds of the internet a few days ago.

Saying what most (mature) adults were thinking, Tulisa spoke out saying: “I’ve done nothing wrong…

Whitney Houston had cocaine in her system when she died -- this according to the L.A. County Coroner.

The L.A. County Coroner has just released the singer's official cause of death --accidental…

Vybz Kartel appeared in court in today in Kingston, JM sporting a new haircut.  The deejay appeared before the judge  to answer to a murder charges.  The photo above shows the deejay exiting the police vehicle with out his infamous extension braids.  

Kartel has been in police custody since October…

Popular selecta turn artist Tony Matterhorn returns to the Tri-State area with his big birthday bash.  This Friday March 23 Matterhorn, Chi Ching Ching, Ding Dong & Jukie Blacks will invade the West Indian Social Club (Hartford, CT).  Because of visa issues it's been several years since…

It seems the indomitable reggae artist I-Octane has received yet another nod of approval. This time it comes from MTV IGGY, the branch of MTV, which is dedicated to bringing the hottest international sounds and exposing them to the US market through the MTV brand.I-Octane is no exception and he has…

The divorce settlement between former NBA guard, Allen Iverson and his soon-to-be ex-wife Tawanna just officially got ugly. Tawanna Iverson recently filed court documents requesting the former…

Internationally acclaimed Reggae singjay, Miguel Orlando Collins, more popularly known as Sizzla continues to get a hard time from gay rights groups who’ve long complained about his lyrics addressing homosexuality.

The prominent entertainer, who gave his first live performance…

Legendary Dancehall superstar, Beenie Man continues to make himself a viable international presence as he’ll feature on the newest project by Trinidadian-American hip-hop superstar, Nicki Minaj.

Beenie Man will appear on Minaj’s upcoming…

After its impressive theatrical run last year in New York, Los Angeles, and Jamaica, the surprise indie hit film “Out the Gate” starring Paul Campbell and Oliver Samuels is announced to open for a limited engagement in Toronto, Canada Saturday April 28th. The urban action-drama also stars Everton (E-Dee) Dennis and…