Silk Boss enjoying fatherhood

    Just about two months after welcoming his baby girl into the world in February, dancehall artiste Silk Boss says he is enjoying his fatherhood journey so far. Speaking with THE WEEKEND STAR, he said that it has truly been a blessing spending... ...

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    The difference two years made for Tommy Lee Sparta

    When Tommy Lee Sparta walked out of the Horizon Adult Correctional Facility a free man on Thursday, it may have crossed his mind that his fate could have been different if his legal woes began after November 1, 2022. Tommy Lee Sparta, whose given... ...

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    ‘Good behaviour led to Tommy Lee Sparta’s early release’ - Damage Musiq expects ‘nothing but good’ from him

    STAR Writer Popular producer Dwayne Parkinson, known to the industry as Damage Musiq, or simply Damage, says that he is "more than happy" that dancehall entertainer Tommy Lee Sparta is out of judicial custody. Prior to the deejay's... ...

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    Kxng Izem working from ‘Midnight Til Dawn’ - Artiste releases double EP

    Rising star Kxng Izem is unveiling his double EP titled Midnight Til Dawn, which the artiste describes a 'vibe'. The 12-track project aims to showcase the artiste's versatility as he explores various genres. He said that putting together... ...

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    Sizzla reveals love for westerns

    Reggae-dancehall veteran Sizzla has revealed his love of old western movies and says he uses them as a source of information on the history of the Americas. "I don't need to be in the US to learn about the country's history; since I was a child,... ...

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    Rick Ross for VaCae Weekend

    International superstar Rick Ross is set for an epic return to the stage in Jamaica, as he is set to perform at VaCae Weekend over the Easter weekend. The Legend rapper will line up alongside the likes of Beenie Man, Gyptian and Ding Dong, who... ...

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    Fokus talks about ‘True Love’

    Canadian recording artiste Fokus shares his concept of true love on a single of the same name. " True Love is a reflective piece as the song suggests; relationship standards, self-standards and monogamous love must implement back inna dancehall... ...

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    Tearah hails dancehall greats for their work and advice

    Former sound engineer-turned-artiste Tearah is determined to show the global music industry that he is destined to be one of the greats in dancehall. But even with more than 10 years' experience in the business, he still faces challenges with... ...

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    Macka B highlights positives of Rastafari

    UK-based recording artiste Macka B has a new track titled If It Wasn't Fi Di Rasta, which is meant to highlight the positive impact Rastafari has had on Jamaican society and the power of conscious reggae music to change hearts and minds. "The... ...

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    Marksman choosing music over medicine - Artiste focusing on career development for the time being

    Last year, the 'student choppa', more popularly known as Marksman, told THE STAR that he had dreams of attending medical school after completing his tenure at Frome Technical High School in Westmoreland. Now the young deejay is singing a... ...

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    Comedian wants different approach to teaching

    Comedian Dale 'Diego the Cross-Eyed Villain' McKay wants Jamaican teachers to incorporate popular culture such as the use of skits and music in the delivery of lessons to students. McKay, who is popular for skits and stand-up routines, asserts... ...

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    Entertainment Diary

    Friday, March 24 Regina & Tanya 'True Friends' at Kady's Gaming Bar, Stony Hill, St Andrew. Music by Shawn Milah. Photos by On Fleek. Soca Kindgom, the carnival starter, at Hope Gardens. Admission: presold $2,500, $3,500 at the gate;... ...

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    Thugy looks to emulate deejay dad’s success

    If you think it's easy being a second generation star, just ask dancehall artsiste Thugy, who is the son of the legendary Johnny P, known for number one songs like Bike Back and Look Good. "Music chose me. My father is Johnny P who made a major... ...

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    Valiant’s team upset about unfair criticism - Says artiste is dancehall’s next star

    Aicha Jacas of Creed Music Global (CMG), which consults and handles international bookings on behalf of dancehall star Valiant, said that the artiste is poised to be the next big thing out of Jamaica, but his managers are concerned that negative... ...

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    Entertainment Diary

    Friday, March 24 Regina & Tanya 'True Friends' at Kady's Gaming Bar, Stony Hill, St Andrew. Music by Shawn Milah. Photos by On Fleek. Soca Kindgom, the carnival starter, at Hope Gardens. Admission: presold $2,500, $3,500 at the gate;... ...

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    Ikaya encourages women to protect themselves

    International recording artiste Ikaya recently released a thought-provoking new single titled Self Defense which takes a serious look at domestic violence against women. "Domestic violence is one of those age-old issues faced by women worldwide... ...

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    Beenie Man’s US fans ‘will see him soon’ - Artiste’s new management expresses confidence

    One of the first tasks on the to-do list of Beenie Man's new management team is getting back his US visa, according to popular St Croix businessman, event promoter and owner of Ciga Records, Shawn Baptiste. According to Baptiste, who is more... ...

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    YGF spurred by Valiant singles

    YGF Records is on an impressive roll with the hits, having released three successful collaborations with recording artiste Valiant. Motor Sport, which was released last December, is a collaboration with fellow artiste Pablo YG and was produced... ...

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    Shane O warns artistes to stop buying YouTube views

    Dancehall deejay Shane O is against the act of purchasing views or streams for music videos and told THE STAR that the practice does not reflect well on artistes who are legitimately garnering viewing numbers. "I don't know weh the man dem get... ...

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    Gospel acts providing mentorship to up-and-coming artistes

    Local gospel entertainers are stepping up to ensure the continuity of the genre through mentorship that is aimed to enable the next generation of musical ministers to deliver truth to the masses. During a press conference ahead of The Well... ...

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    Want an older woman in my life

    Dear Pastor, I am a 33-year-old farmer. I raise animals, but I have lost some. The thieves are always watching how they can steal. I will not give up. I have four children with two women; three girls and one boy. I am trying my very best to support.. ...

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    Babyfather is angry that I want to use condoms

    Dear Pastor, I am writing to you for some advice. I am 23and I am living with my son's father. Two weeks after I gave birth, this man started harassing me for sex. My mind was not even on sex. I was trying to get over the trauma of having a child... ...

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    Dream girl refuses to marry me

    Dear Pastor, Greetings to you. I am living in the United States of America, where I operate a taxi. Lots of the women who travel with me are Jamaicans. Many of them are living with their men. I try to be friendly with them, but they always say that.. ...

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    My grandmother should marry my ex

    Dear Pastor, I am 32 years old and I started reading your column when I was in high school. I lived with my grandmother and she bought THE STAR every day. She was a higgler and had her stall right at our gate. THE STAR vendor used to leave it with... ...

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    Can’t get over my dead husband

    Dear Pastor, I am 40 and I am having a problem. Five years ago I lost my husband. He meant everything to me. I thought I would never get involved with another man, but then I met this charming man who was my best friend's brother. We started to go... ...

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    Didn’t know my girlfriend used to be a prostitute

    Dear Pastor, I have a very serious problem. I am 41 years old and I am a member of a church. I was a very wild man, but I got converted and baptised. I met a woman in the church. I found out that she loves me. We started to go out together and we... ...

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    I am desperate to get pregnant

    Dear Pastor, I have been married for three years. My partner and I do not have children. We are beginning to worry about that. My relatives and friends in our church keep asking us if nothing is happening. We told them that they would see when... ...

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    Girlfriend doesn’t respect me or my mother

    Dear Pastor, My girlfriend and I are both in our 20s, but she is two years older than I am. We have been friends for more than a year and she can be very disrespectful. Both of us are working, but she is earning more than I do. She has one child.... ...

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    My daughter is living with a married man

    Dear Pastor, I am 65 and living with my daughter and her boyfriend, but I am retired. I can live here because this house is mine. My husband has passed on. We adopted this girl. We did not go through the courts, but everybody knows that she is our... ...

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    Fiancé wants to film us making love

    Dear Pastor, I am 20 years old and I am engaged to be married this Boxing Day. I am excited about it because I have always wanted to be married before I turned 21. I could have been married a year ago, but my fiance got into trouble with the law... ...

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    My child refuses to sleep by himself

    Dear Pastor, I am living with a man, but I have a son. Before I met this man, my son and I were living together and he used to sleep on the bed with me; he is only three years old. This man has made me very happy. My son's father has not treated... ...

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    Husband threatening to fight my ex

    Dear Pastor, I am 28 years old and I am married. I have two children with my husband. I am suffering from stress. Some of my friends told me that the best way to deal with stress is to have sex. An older woman told me that when she has sex, her... ...

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    Think my mother is too strict

    Dear Pastor, This is the first time that I am writing to you. I am 19 years old and I read your column every day. I also listen to you on the radio. I am in college, and I got here because of the advice you have given to many young people like me... ...

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    Sister’s ganja-smoking boyfriend is no good

    Dear Pastor, I am 24 and I grew up in rural Jamaica. I have two sisters; one of them got pregnant when she was 17. My father is a prominent man in the community, and so he felt very embarrassed. But the young man's parents assisted my sister very... ...

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    Ex-boyfriend treats me like a prostitute

    Dear Pastor, I am 18 years old and I am sexually active. My boyfriend is 19. Both of us like to use flavoured condoms. I introduced that type of condom to him because that is what my ex-boyfriend used to use. He is the one who took my virginity... ...

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    Don’t love my babyfather enough to marry him

    Dear Pastor, I am living with a man. I have two children; one is for him, but my first child is for another man. My first child's father told me that he regrets not being with me any more. I am now 28 and he is 33. He is a very good father to his... ...

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    Angry spouse threatened to kill my boyfriend

    Dear Pastor, I am 30 years old and I am having a relationship with a man who is 35 years old. We have been together for just over five years, but he had to stop coming to my community because he was having an affair with another man's woman and the.. ...

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    Boyfriend treats me badly sometimes

    Dear Pastor, I am a young Christian, not in age, but in experience. I am 25 and I have had good and bad experiences with men. I was counting my sexual partners since I was 17, and nine of them tricked me and had their way with me. The young guys... ...

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    Don’t want a man until I get married

    Dear Pastor, I am 21 years old and I am living at home. My mother has passed on, but my father and brother are here. I am attending teachers' college and I have another year to go. My brother is working and he helps me financially. My father spent... ...

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    Married woman trying to steal my husband

    Dear Pastor, Greetings to you and your lovely staff. You might not remember me, but you officiated at my wedding and did not charge me. I told you that my fiance and I were having financial problems, but we wanted to get married, and you... ...

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