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Sunday, May 22, 2011

Mick Jagger's (Secret) Solo Project and Supergroup Could Include Damian Marley

Legendary rocker and Rolling Stone's front-man Mick Jagger has officially announced his solo project in which he is expected to collaborate with Damian Marley, Joss Stone, Dave Stewart among other big names in music.


The New York Post got confirmation this week from a representative in Jagger's camp that the project is in the works. 

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Buju Banton's Co-Accused Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison Despite Co-operating with Prosecutors


Ian Thomas the co-accused in the case raised against reggae star Buju Banton, was yesterday sentenced to 51 months ( 4 1/4 years) in prison at a federal court in Tampa, Florida.

Thomas' sentence far exceeds the 8 months he requested in court documents last week after co-operating with the prosecution against  Buju Banton.

According to papers filed in the Sam M Gibbons Federal Court last Friday. Mr. Thomas "requests that the court deem a sentence of 18 months more than reasonable in this case".

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Jimmy Fallon Celebrates 'Bob Marley Week' on NBC, Featuring Ziggy Marley, Jennifer Hudson, Lenny Kravitz & More

NBC's Late Night with Jimmy Fallon will be paying tribute to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the death of reggae legend and icon Bob Marley in a week long celebration. The tribute to Marley, which begins May 9, will feature live performances and interview with Ziggy Marley, Chris Cornell,Jennifer Hudson, Jakob Dylan and Lenny Kravitz.