Media pushing Kartel, Mavado war?
Entertainment Report (ER) has come under heat after a letter, which criticises the 'offensive' content of last Friday's show, makes its rounds on the Internet and in the media. THE STAR received a letter...
5 minutes with Shema
The STAR explores Shema's fun side. STAR: If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? Shema: "I would like to be a bird. An eagle, simply because you fly so high you get the chance to observe...
Sounds of Shema
A small frame holding a powerful voice could easily describe Yeshemabeth 'Shema' McGregor. She describes herself as an eclectic mix. But, while some persons may call Shema's style pop, no one can say the singer isn't melodious.
Broadcasting Commission's regulations
According to the Broadcasting Commission's website www.broadcastingcommission.org, the following are the prohibitions regarding the transmission of certain matters as listed by the Television And Sound Broadcasting Regulations of 1996.
Reggae, dancehall help 'rock' Redbones
When a band is named Random Chaos, one expects to hear screaming guitars, see drumsticks and hair flying and feel their clothes shaking with the vibration of the speakers. The volume was certainly loud....
Marco-Dean celebrates in style
Guests and visitors at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston could not help but notice the excitement as it unfolded on Sunday as D'Angel's BMW X5 rolled up to the main entrance and she emerged with young Marco-Dean....
'Mama Africa' Miriam Makeba dies
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) She died just how she wanted to, singing on stage for a good cause. And her songs wafted out of taxis and radios, as fellow Africans struggled with their grief at her passing.
Comics have tough time poking fun at Obama
NEW YORK (AP) Where's the funny in Barack Obama? That question, which dogged TV humorists throughout the presidential race, has gained new urgency now that Obama is headed for the White House.
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