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Macka Diamond is in mourning following the death of her little brother.

Macka says her 23 year old brother, Charles Monroe died on her birthday, Saturday, January 12 from Leukemia.

The funeral service is set for January 27.   

Is I-Octane getting bun? SO FALSE!!!! The singjay explains to Music News that his recent song “Gal A Gimme Bun” is not a personal experience and wasn’t done for or about a specific individual.

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Incarcerated reggae entertainer Buju Banton, has paused his studies due to a new development in his case.

Buju, who was pursuing a Master’s Degree in Political Science while serving his sentence in Miami, have since being relocated to the Pinellas County Jail in Tampa while awaiting a judge ruling on the new development.

Last week Federal Judge James Moody ordered a full investigation into the alleged misconduct of a juror. US Marshals have since confiscated the juror computers as part of their investigation.

Singer Tanya Stephens is making an appeal for blood donation for music video director Winston Tyson Mayhew.

“Tyson” who is said to have contracted a bad case of malaria during a recent visit to Africa is reportedly in stable condition at the St. Ann’s Bay hospital.

Tayna Stephens tells Music News that Tyson is in need of blood and is urging persons to donate at any blood collection center across the island.

Veteran singer John Holt says he’s in tip-top-shape following his non-performance at Sting after being advised by the event’s medical team.

John Holt talks with Music News about his current health status and what prevented him from performing at the annual Boxing Day event.

John Holt was slated to perform with Errol Dunkley and George Nooks in a segment dubbed three the hardway.

2013 may see a humble, calm and collected Bounty Killa as opposed to the angry cross and miserable dancehall deejay that we’re accustomed to.

Bounty Killa was speaking during the Entertainment Buzz Wednesday about lessons learnt and the need for change.

Bounty Killa is working on his long awaited album for VP records which is expected to hit stores this summer.

Preparations are in full swing for REBEL SALUTE 2013.

The annual event will this year feature two days of celebration. Rebel Salute in its 20^th year, will commence on Friday, January 18 with live performances from Aswad, Etana, Tarrus Riley, Marcia Griffiths, Tony Rebel, Luciano, Errol Dunkley, General Trees, Protoje, Chronixx and others.

Ninja Man’s freedom to do as he pleases has been slightly modified… again!

The temporary ruling which allowed the veteran dancehall deejay to perform without limitations expired yesterday (January 7, 2013).

International recording artiste P Diddy is launching his own cable network in July of this year.

The Bad Boy CEO tells Music News about his strategic plans for 2013 which also include more acting roles, self-improvement and family life.

P Diddy who was in Montego Bay Jamaica on vacation, organized a sound clash free to the public last Friday at Limelight in Kingston. Selector Tony Matterhorn won the clash and copped the top prize of $US20,000.00.

Today (01/07/2013) Rastafarians across Jamaica are celebrating Ethiopian Christmas.

The two main Nyahbinghi celebrations are being held at Profi’s headquarters in Great Pond, Ocho Rios and at the Nyahbinghi Tabernacle in Malvern St. Elizabeth.

While the celebrations are in full swing in Malvern with the Sizzla Konloji led Ancient Council; key members of the Administrative Council are notably absent.

Sizzla speaks with Music News from the festivity.