Madonna says she never planned "Wild" performance at Super Bowl
February 6, 2012
LOS ANGELES, Feb 5 (TheWrap.com) – Sorry, Joe Francis; Madonna won’t give you a chance to rake in a Super Bowl payday. On Friday, David R. Houston, attorney for “Girls Gone Wild” mogul Francis, sent Madonna a letter threatening legal action if she performs her new song of the same name at the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday. The letter was obtained by TMZ. Houston told the singer, “our misappropriation of my clients’ trademark will not be tolerated” and accused her of trying to take a “free ride” on “the valuable consumer goodwill and brand recognition of my clients’ trademark. …
THE LONDON INTERNATIONAL SKA FESTIVAL 2012: LINE UP ANNOUNCED – Altsounds.com
February 6, 2012
THE LONDON INTERNATIONAL SKA FESTIVAL 2012: LINE UP ANNOUNCED Altsounds.com In 1969 the British Pop charts were pummelled by series of Reggae singles. Among those leading this onslaught was one of Jamaica's finest vocal trios - The Pioneers. Their UK and international breakthrough came with 'Long Shot Kick De Bucket', ... |
A ‘Jolly’ good evening – Jamaica Observer
February 6, 2012
A 'Jolly' good evening Jamaica Observer THE sweet sounds of mento floated on the crisp night air as Jamaica's popular exponent of mento, the Jolly Boys, gave a enjoyable set at the opening weekly concert in observance of Reggae Month at Emancipation Park, New Kingston on Wednesday evening. |
Hong Kong jewelry show set to sparkle
February 6, 2012
The international jewelry market will be looking to China to lift its fortunes in 2012 and gets its first chance to display all it has to offer in Hong Kong in February.
Daley eyes Reggae Boyz recall – Jamaica Gleaner
February 6, 2012
 Jamaica Gleaner | Daley eyes Reggae Boyz recall Jamaica Gleaner File Motherwell winger Omar Daley is hopeful that a move to the Scottish Premier League team will keep him in contention for a spot among Jamaica's Reggae Boyz when the national team kicks off their World Cup qualification campaign in June. |
Bee Gee Robin Gibb makes "spectacular" recovery
February 6, 2012
LONDON (Reuters) – Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb said on Friday he had made a “spectacular” recovery from a serious illness, which was widely reported to be cancer. The 62-year-old, most famous as a founding member of the disco-era hit machine the Bee Gees, told BBC Radio 2: “Well, it’s all simple. I was diagnosed with a growth in my colon. It was removed. And I’ve been treated for that by a brilliant doctor, and in their own words ‘the results have been spectacular’.” Media speculation about his deteriorating health was sparked by his gaunt and frail appearance in recent months. …
