Saturday, December 5, 2009
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Aww look at Riri cry... girl with all that white you better hold back dem tears...lol....


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Rihanna got a little teary-eyed while accepting her honor as one of Glamour Magazine's 2009 Women of The Year at Carnegie Hall in NYC on Monday Nov. 9th. Other honorees included Michelle Obama, Maya Angelou, Serena Williams, Maria Shriver, and AmyPoehler.

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Rihanna made sure to honor two special women in her life, her mom and grandmother, saying: “I really look up to my gran-gran and my mom. They aremy two women of the year. I love you very much, granny. I love you verymuch, mom.”

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She was presented with her award by super model and entrepreneur Iman

Yow..I must admit I was one of those 'media reports' posting info that Jah Cure was arrested in Trinidad. Now this is a lesson in not doing things in a rush eh. I usually would have comment and said my two cents (which of course in this case would have been that I hope this was wrong etc, afterall I am a fan) but shit I was in a rush so I just put the basics. Imagine today in my Communications class the topic was journalists and their code of ethics. Anyway long story short according to The Nation Newspaper (Barbados), his publicist explained the circumstances of Jah Cure's accompaniment by police to the local station. (See full article below)

JAH CURE'S PUBLICIST says he was never arrested, despite recent media
reports of the SoBeEntertainment/ Danger Zone recording artiste having a stint
in a Trinidad jail.
"Jah Cure's trip to Trinidad and Tobago was not without incident. On Saturday, November 7, while staying at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Port-of-Spain, Jah Cure was greeted by police officers along with the promoter who claimed that Jah Cure owed him money," read the statement from his publicist Alykhat.
The promoter with whom Jah Cure had worked in the past was in
negotiations with the artiste for another performance but negotiations had
broken down, he added.
"In order to settle the matter, Jah Cure and members of his management team accompanied the promoter and the police to a nearby police station where the promoter's deposit was returned. "The artiste was not arrested as reported by some media outlets and was able to fulfil his confirmed date at Guaracara Park on the same night. Jah Cure performed to over 10 000 people."

Jah Cure is now home in Jamaica preparing for his upcoming
dates in St Kitts, Barbados and Grenada. (MS)

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I am glad that this got taken care of. After his stint in prison, I think that is the last place Jah Cure would want to end up, without good cause anyway. Aight well that's it for now. As usual I will update with any changes, seen.

I follow Etana's MySpace blog and it's always been very personal: Her Moods would range from enlightened, to happy, artistic and adventurous. She her experiences touring with comments such as "It was amazing on stage with alborosie in Italy.".... "Can't wait to be in Sweden again. Unconditional love" ...."I wanted to tell the promoter I did not want to perform so late but couldn't leave you all hanging and after I stepped on that stage"...."We need to get back to the days when music meant something for everyone in it. We need to get to loving music again. It's more than just a hustle. It's our history, future, changes moods and emotions. Music is life."

Well ever since she has signed on with new management Irish and Chin, the personal comments have stopped. It's not all bad though as the more recent blogs are very informative. Check out the most recent post below:

For popular Reggae singer Etana, the month of November has been chock-full of
excitement. It's been non-stop action for "The Strong One," who jump started an
intense promotional campaign with a video shoot for her compelling new single
"August Town" and promotional tour in the Caribbean. The video shoot for "August Town" went off with a bang. With August Town as the setting for the video, the Director vividly captured the realness of August Town and Etana herself. Members of the community played a key role in the video, which brings "August Town's" tell-tale lyrics to life. Fans will be thoroughly entertained by the "August
Town" video, which will air on all major Caribbean TV outlets later this month.

Fresh off the heels of the "August Town" video shoot, the soulful crooner
touched down in Trinidad, Antigua and Barbados this past weekend for the first
leg of her promotional tour, dedicated to introducing her dynamic new music to
the media and fans. With a string of TV, print and radio interviews lined-up,
Etana promoted new music including "August Town," "Free" and "Happy Heart."
During the Caribbean media blitz, Etana was professionally to meet the DJs that
have embraced her music over the years. Furthermore, the songstress was thrilled
to put a face to her music and name. According to Etana,"It was great meeting
face-to-face with members of the media, who have supported my music." "These are the people that have the power to make or break your music...it's important that
they receive my new music first hand," Etana added. "Many artists take DJs and
radio jocks for granted, yet these are the people solely responsible for
planting and nurturing the seeds of artists" says Etana's manager Garfield
"Chin" Bourne of Irish and Chin, Inc. "Because I started as a sound man, I will
always respect a DJ's role and encourage my clients to do so as well."

Much to Etana's credit, the Caribbean media professionals displayed an outpouring of love and support to her. And to make the promotional visits even more worthwhile, there was an overwhelming amount of positive feedback to Etana's new
music. Humbled by this, Etana took part in each interview with ease. On the
Irish and Chin organized promotional tour, which will span over the next three
months, Etana will also visit England and key markets in the United States.
"This promotional tour is an ideal vehicle of further exposing my music to the
media and fans," says Etana. "It's a career first for me to embark on an effort
solely designed to promote my new music."

This week, Etana will return to Jamaica to film a video for "Free." The video, which will be shot by famed director JayWil, is set to vividly depict the chanteuse's new beautiful ballad. Meanwhile, a video for the sensuous single "Happy Heart" will be filmed soon.

Etana's highly anticipated sophomore album is scheduled for a Summer 2010
release on VP Records. Surely, this effort will replicate the success of her
debut album The Strong One, which was heralded by fans and critics alike --
copping numerous awards including "Album of the Year" at the 2009 International
Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) in New York and Excellence in Music and Entertainment Awards (EME) in Jamaica. Irish and Chin is a leading dancehall
entertainment company that excels in professionalism. From staging landmark
events to managing sound systems and artists, Irish and Chin has successfully
thrived for over 10 years. The company's approach has always been grassroots
marketing and branding. Although Irish and Chin is based in Jamaica, the
company's true strength lies in the international market.

I like the personal touch, so I hope Etana, that you still add your two cents on the page!

Log on to Etanas's blog.

The Queen of Comedy got her space in the growing talk-show industry when The Mo'Nique Show, premiered on October 5 at 11pm, as part of BET's new fall lineup. On Tuesday Nov,. 10th The Grammy-award winning, Billboard Chart topping, platinum selling dancehall superstar Sean Paul will be a guest and will also be performing on the show.

PHOTO CREDIT: GERRARD NEEDHAM

Also on the show is Bahamian-American Lenny Kravitz.

Two sexy Caribbean men! Wow! Mo'Nique should be in heaven!!!

Monique Show Official Website

Siccature Alcock, better known by his singing moniker Jah Cure was arrested in Trinidad and Tobago for failure to pay USD $20,000.000 to a local business man.

Jah Cure seen in this photo at his album launch for Universal Cure earlier this year.

Justice Sebastian Ventor issued the court order for his arrest. He was taken from the Hyatt into custody at the Central Police Station last night.

He was entertainer was due to perform at aconcert in San Fernando last night.

Of course I mentioned to you guys on a previous post that Kelly Price, Tamia and Deborah Cox have formed a singing trio. Well they will be performing at the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival at Rosehall come January 2010!

Kelly Price, Tamia and Deborah Cox at the Soul Train Awards!
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You can see them perfom at the Aqueduct at Rosehall. Other acts to perform on the main stage (Jan 28th-30th) include:


*Jennifer Hudson
*Billy Ocean
*Hall and Oates
*Monty Alexander
*The Whispers
*Jon Secada
*Third World
*Marion Hall
*Max Klezmer Band

The event will be also featuring acts at locations throughout Jamaica between Jan.24th-27th) such as Jamaica Pegasus, Dunn's River Falls, Sunset Jamaica Grande, Sunset Resort Montego Bay, Iberostar, RIU

Those artists include:
*Jon Secada
*Roy Ayres
*Maxi Priest
*Robin Banks
*Joe Roy Jackson


For more info go to the Official Website

Here is the full interview (in various clips of course) of Rihanna on 20/20 with Diane Sawyer. For the most part I think that she is sincere. She said that the more in love she and Chris Brown became, the more dangerous they were for each other. Of the night of the beating she said he had "no soul in his eyes."
Rihanna says that she is strong and she is glad that this incident happened to her as she can be an example for young women. Putting it bluntly she says " Don't react off of love...F*love... come out of the situation adn look at it third person for what it really is and then make your decision because love is so blind...it's so blind."

You see this picture below, that is Dominica. Just a glimpse of this Nature Island of The Caribbean. From this island hails many a talented people... Michele Henderson, Earl Ettienne, King Dice, Nasio Fountaine, AYEOLA (how you mean) and Alwin Richards.

That's Alwin in the pic below and he is wearing one of his creations. He is the man behind TWICE (Together. We. Introduce. Common. Essence) Clothing. I'm gonna let the pics speak for themselves and I am just so happy to see so many Dominican's rocking their TWICE tees and hats too! Keep up the good work man, I'm very proud of you. And people I am not putting this in no slide show for you to skip pics see....check out out the designs and contact him (contact info below) for purchase options. He is based in Toronto!

Puskey from Esclav Band and Alwin

WCK rocking Twice at World Creole Music Festival '09

Actor Al Mathurin and Alwin

Host and Radio DJ Alex Bruno and Alwin at Creole In The Park '09

More Twice!

Luv da Lime Green (lol)

DJ Midian of Q95 FM rocking Twice!

Whats up YoYo?

DJ DR. Miguel Labadie of DBS Radio rocking twice....Clint (Henderson) where is your Twice????

Al again wearing a Celebrity Status Tee

Dane from RETV repping in Twice Clothing

One of my favorite designs

DJ Midian at Creole In The Park

Wassup Keith? (of WCK) at World Creole Music Festival '09

Hats to match!

Cameraman rocking his Twice Tee...

Brenton on the keyboards rocking it too!-WCK at World Creole Music Festival '09

More WCK in Twice Clothing

Oh and did you think he forgot about the ladies???? Afterall my boy from DA ouav! lol...I love that word.... Anyhow, the ladies line is called Twice Belle (belle meaning beautiful in French and French Creole which is spoken in Dominica!)....Love it! So officially Twice Belle means Too Beautiful, so ladies hurry up and get your threads cause you will have a double dose of fyne-ness when you hit the streets!

It comes in Pink too!

Ya this is the fron't view of the one above

Dominica Isle of Belle...and that's a fact!

Luv this hoodie!

So nice!

Alwin doing a radio interview

Check this out the interveiwer is rocking a Twice Belle Tee...Alwin you are such a hard worker...I know your efforts will pay off. Dominica is just a drop in the bucket!!!!!!

You see this logo (his Dad carved that BTW) GET FAMILIAR....Twice Clothing coming to a store near you!

Can't wait??? Contact Alwin at

Twice Website (coming soon)

Twice Facebook

Twice MySpace

Twice Hi5

Email: twiceclothing@gmail.com

Phone: 416-732-8980 (Canada) 905-391-7135 (Canada) 767-275-4587 (Dominica)

The Bouyon masters WCK from all accounts put on an AWESOME performance at World Creole Music Festival 2009. The band performs every year but this year was special as several former members performed with the band. S.K.I.N.N.Y AKA Shadowflow formerly known as Skinny Banton, Dice (Dominia's 4-time Calypso King), Nayee (awesome songwriter and vocalist), and Clint "The Body" Henderson AKA Charm Daddy....

So of course hearing all these old CK just bring back memories of a fete here and ther, CK on de Parkway, CK in Miami....yes Jah sorry I miss it we....




Here is part two which is just a continuation of the performance.....

Oh yah, they played my favorite "Chance" yes Dicey...luvin it....

Hope you guys enjoy!

WCK 4Lyfe...Ja Konet!!!!

New video from Jay WIll and Game Over. It's the Street Bullies Medley featuring Shaggy - "Long Time" Red Foxx - "Bounce" Chris Martin - "Vibe Is right" Cecile - "Nah Stress" and Vybz Kartel - "Slow Motion" Enjoy!

According to Etana's management (Irish and Chin):

As a part of a massive promotional campaign to be launched by Irish and Chin, the soulful Reggae singer Etana will shoot a video for her riveting new single "August Town." The video, which is one of three planned in November, will be filmed on Wednesday, November 4 in August Town, Jamaica to much fanfare.

Etana at Irie Jamboree Press Conference this Summer. Photo by Robert Cooper.

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Over the past month, the song "August Town" has been heating up Caribbean radio and faring exceptionally well in the UK and Europe. The incredible buzz that the song has generated was a driving force behind shooting the video. In "August Town," Etana delivers piercing social commentary -- detailing a recent incident in her community that went from festive and merry to horrific in a split second. Etana flawlessly croons of police involvement that resulted in excessive and unnecessary force. Like none of Etana's other music, "August Town" is built over a raw dub wise track – a style heavy on drum, bass and dub effects with very sparse rhythm.

To capture the "rawness" of the single, Etana pegged popular music video director Winston "Tyson" Mayhew for the video project. Credited for his style of rough, hardcore videos like Busy Signal's "These are the Days" and "Jail," along with Morgan Heritage's "Nothing to Smile About" and others, Mayhew was the perfect person to bring the song "August Town" to life.

August Town itself will serve as an ideal backdrop for the video. It will feature a gripping reenactment of the song's lyrics, depicting August Town in its realest form. Ultimately, the "August Town" video will expose the beauty and rawness of August Town, played out through the eyes of Etana. From the town'sunmistakable scenic, naturally beautiful shots to hardcore elements, Mayhew will display the communities good and bad times. Members of the August Town community will be featured through out the video, as well as a few special guests.

"I especially want this video to help bring August Town back to what it once was, a peaceful place," says Etana with passion. "This video will speak to the people of August Town and all Garrison communities."

Fans will have a chance to see another side of Etana. The singer will be featured in a homegrown environment.....like she has never been seen before. Overall, the video will capture the real Etana as a person, rather than an artist. "I think that showing Etana in a different light will truly be one of this video's major highlights," says Winston "Tyson" Mayhew.

The videos that will follow "August Town" include "Free" and "Happy Heart." These three songs were strategically selected by Irish and Chin and Etana, as they explore Etana's diversity as an artist. While "August Town" falls under social commentary, "Free" and "Happy Heart" expose an emotional and feminine side of Etana respectively. "Free" will be shot by JayWil on November 10 and "Happy Heart's" production will take place after Etana's promotional tour in London later this month.

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New York City's Moka Nightclub is playing no games when it comes to hosting the official album release party for dancehall star Serani. Making it a FREE event, Moka invites everyone to come celebrate this Friday, November 6, 2009 in Queens, New York.Serani dropped his debut album No Games worldwide on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 on the Universal Republic imprint. The album has spurned two commercial hits, "No Games" and "She Loves Me," both which have made a decent showing on radio, with "No Games" becoming a Billboard mainstay.

First as a producer with production outfit DASECA, Serani has been responsible for a number of crossover hits long before he made the jump himself, including Sean Paul's "We Be Burnin'" and Tony Matterhorn's "Dutty Wine." In fact, the versatile and talented entertainer claims the majority of production credits on his own album, in stores now.

Moka opens its doors this summer and ever since has attracted the biggest names in Caribbean and Latin entertainment, and is the essence of chic nightlife. It's located at 130-35 91st Avenue between Atlantic and Jamaica avenues. Doors open at 9pm and dress code is in effect. Log on to www.MoKaNYC.com for directions and venue details. For media inquiries, please contact RHONA FOX, INC. at 212-300-3813 or publicity@rhonafoxinc.com.

The Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) announced today that it has retained Rogers & Cowan, the world’s leading entertainment public relations and marketing agency, to handle international publicity for the 6th edition of the festival, taking place December 10-17, 2009.

Rogers & Cowan has overseen all publicity efforts as the agency of record for the last two Festivals. The announcement was made today by BIFF Founder and Executive Director, Leslie Vanderpool and Rogers & Cowan CEO, Tom Tardio.

Building on successful campaigns in 2007 and 2008 which have brought added international awareness to the burgeoning Festival, Rogers & Cowan will provide strategic planning and consultation and continue to build the Festival’s profile throughout the worldwide film community, as well as heightening general awareness for the Festival in the US.

Working closely with Vanderpool and her team, Rogers & Cowan will focus on Festival branding, targeted media outreach and event management leading up to the Festival. Associate Vice President Dennis Dembia will handle day to day management of the campaign, including oversight of the press office in Nassau during the Festival. Rogers & Cowan Executive Vice President, Nikki Parker, will continue to provide strategic direction and oversee the account. “BIFF has become a fixture in the film festival circuit and a festival that the industry and festival guests truly look forward to attending year after year.


BIFF is committed to showcasing quality films and provides the best exposure to all participants. Rogers & Cowan is a perfect partner to ensure that our mission is being carried out. Rogers & Cowan values the industry initiatives and opportunities that exist within the Bahamas and does a masterful job showcasing the quality of programs and events that BIFF presents.” Tardio commented, “We are very proud of the pivotal role the agency has played in growing the Bahamas International Film Festival over the past few years and are eager to embark on another campaign to strengthen its brand in the Caribbean, the U.S. and around the world.”

BIFF 2009 begins Thursday, December 10th in Nassau and runs through Thursday, December 17th. Additional announcements pertaining to the Festival will be made in the coming weeks.

About the Bahamas International Film Festival
The Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) is a nonprofit organization committed to providing the local community and international festival-goers with a diverse presentation of films from the Bahamas and around the world. In addition to showcasing films that might not otherwise be released theatrically, BIFF provides unique cultural experiences, educational programs, and forums for exploring the past, present and future of cinema. BIFF aims to raise the level of filmmaking, participation and education throughout the Bahamas and the world.

About Rogers & Cowan
Rogers & Cowan is the world’s leading entertainment public relations and marketing agency with offices in Los Angeles, New York and London. The agency designs and implements campaigns for entertainment clients, such as film production and distribution companies, cable and network TV programming, records labels, recording artists, celebrities and athletes, videogame publishers and distributors and digital media companies. Rogers & Cowan also creates integrated marketing solutions for consumer brands seeking to build a connection with consumers through entertainment and lifestyle influences. Find out more at http://www.rogersandcowan.com/. Rogers & Cowan is a unit of the Interpublic Group of Companies.

Check out Gramps Morgan, Serani and Una Morgan at the Soul Train Awards 2009.

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