By David Jenison
Source: eonline.com

This week Rihanna's a bad girl gone good.

Her new single "Disturbia" just gave the singer a third No. 1 hit from Good Girl Gone Bad and ended Katy Perry's seven-week chart-topping streak for "I Kissed a Girl."

Perry was the first female artist to hold the top spot for seven straight weeks since, ironically, Rihanna did it last summer with "Umbrella."

Rihanna's latest single made the two-spot jump to No. 1 after selling a week-best 148,000 digital downloads. Impressively, her previous chart-topper "Take a Bow" remains atop the Hot 100 Airplay chart, making this one of the rare times in which an artist simultaneously dominates the regular Hot 100 and the Hot 100 Airplay chart with different songs.

Good Girl Gone Bad originally scored just one chart-topper with "Umbrella," but Rihanna released a Reloaded version last June that contained the new hits "Take a Bow" and "Disturbia." As happens with bonus tracks on deluxe editions, fans often buy the individual tracks instead of the new version and this helps drive an artist's digital track sales.

Bounty Killer and Gary Foster present “Saddle to The East 2k8” An Annual Charity Concert held in St. Thomas, Jamaica, at Goodyear Oval. This concert benefits Upliftment Jamaica, a non-profit 501-C3 organization. Saddle to the East was originally scheduled to occur on August 30th, 2008, but due to the addition of more reggae artists and sounds it will be rescheduled for October 18, 2008.

Rodney Price stage name Bounty Killer, is one of the original kings of Dance Hall. He is a Grammy award winning artist who has a strong voice in the Caribbean community. He initiated Saddle to the East in 1999 as an effort to rally the entertainment sector to give back to their community. Originally held during Christmas season, the moderately priced show gives less fortunate populations the opportunity to see the biggest and best names in Jamaican music, proceeds are donated to schools and charities in the country’s inner-city communities. When asked what drives Bounty Killer to support his community he stated “I have been through a lot in my life. I carry the pain of poor people with me where ever I go! This show represents a genuine and sincere effort to do what I can do with my friends to impact poor people lives. We in the entertainment community have to stand up for our youths."

Hi Mr. ProppaFix - I am a well educated woman in a good job. I used to laugh at people that wrote to these advice columns, but I think that you do a really good job when it comes on to giving good advice. I have found myself in a real jam and I was wondering if you could help me out because I have nobody else that I can chat with face to face about my business. bisexual

I have been married to my husband for three years and we courted for five years before that so I thought I knew him but apparently, there were things that I didn’t know. The problems all started about two years into our marriage when certain things became apparent.

We have a family friend that my husband and I knew before we got married. I would to believe that they are only best friends as they spent a lot of time together and they even worked at the same company. The first sign of any problems happened when my husband proposed to me and at the time, I could not understand why his friend stopped coming round to the house as he used to. My husband said that they had a little conflict and were no longer on speaking terms. I accepted his explanation and thought nothing of it as the best of friends have conflicts from time to time.

Couple of days after I was doing some chores around the house and I found that my husband had left his phone and gone out with his friend. I have never had any reason to doubt his loyalty to me in any way, but for some strange reason - I decided to have a look at his text messages and I was shocked at what I found. There was a message in his phone that was saying that the person missed him and how long they haven’t been able to make love at their favorite spot in such a long time. As you can imagine I was so upset and I really didn’t know what to do. There was no name attached to the text. So I private my number and dialed and to my surprise - a man answered the phone. At first, I couldn’t believe what I was hearing and I didn’t want to believe so I hung up the phone without saying anything. I called my closest sister later that day, she called the number and got the same person, and later we found out that it was my husband’s best friend.

On September 20, 2008 National Meats in association with the community of Sherwood Content will present the Hart Hill Usain Bolt Homecoming Celebration. The event, a show of gratitude and admiration for triple Olympic gold medalist and local son, Usain Bolt, will be held in his hometown and will serve as Trelawny's ode to Bolt's amazing performance in the recently concluded Beijing Games in China.

The Hart Hill Usain Bolt Homecoming Celebration will commence with a fun day for the youth of the community at the Waldensia Primary School where Usain's talent was discovered and nurtured. The tempo of the celebration will step up a notch with a concert boasting some of Jamaica's top Gospel, Reggae & Dancehall acts on stage celebrating Usain's great achievement.

The concert will be at no cost to patrons as full sponsorship of the event is being undertaken by National Meats/Hart Hill. David Phillips CEO of National Meats/Hart Hill voiced his pride in company's involvement in the event, "We take rural development seriously and this is the reason we have joined with the community of Sherwood Content in this effort. Usain is an inspiration to all Jamaicans young and old and we felt that his achievements should be celebrated and heralded as a standard that we must all seek to attain."

While Vybz Kartel and Mavado are not on good terms in Jamaica, the remix of ‘Gangsta’ by French producers Daddy & Hypa (D&H) is fast becoming a monster hit in France. The remix features Mavado, Vybz Kartel and newcomer Delus. You can listen to the Gangsta remix on the OutAroad music player on the right.

However, what we are here to discuss today is the feud between Mavado and Vybz - is it real or fake?

OutAroad.com team went on the street and these are the views of the people.

Jahmel Francis, Security, Age: 29
Mavado and Vybz Kartel have some personally issues going on, down to even the little kids them can tell that they are not friends. What I would love to know - were they real gangsters before them become entertainers? Them need fi pick which one them want to be because we can’t have kids looking up to them as role models, it might sounds crazy but a lot of teenagers look up to them.

Wayne, Conductor, Age: 28
Mi love dancehall music and mi love see a little clashing gwaan more time but from what mi see taking place since of late, the thing seems as if it’s turning into a gang war. Look how long Beenie Man and Bounty a clash and yuh never see them physically war each other. The only feud that I believed is fake is the feud between Beenie Man and Bounty.

Barbara Hutchinson, Un-employed, Age: 32
With all the good things that are happening for Jamaica internationally, we don’t need this kind of negative vibes fi come steal the spotlight that was given onto us by our strong and hard working athletic team. I do not listen their songs but I listen the news and at least once or two times a year them headline the news.

Listen to Kris Kelli's 'Kotch Aroun' on the OutAroad music player on the right

Artist: Kris Kelli
Song: "Kotch aroun"
Production: Mario Music factory
Rhythm: Smooth sailing rhythm

‘Kotch Aroun’ done by one of Jamaica’s finest female reggae singers Kris Kelli is the kind of bubbly feeling song that we have grown to expect from her. It is a light easygoing reggae tune without any hip-hop or R&B influences. Just pure Jamaican baseline, lyrics and melodies with a catchy chorus that will have you singing.

This song will definitely become an instant hit with the ladies as Kelli’s lyrics are centered around female liberation and independence in a male dominated world. She hits good topical issues in Jamaican society - one of which speaks about deadbeat guys who depend on their women for financial support.

“Dem come in like a grab in a barrel, eye red-a than a sorrel,” are some of the few lines that best describes Mr. “Kotch Aroun”

Autopsy Results Will Take 8 Weeks

LOS ANGELES -- Rap star Dr. Dre's 20-year-old son has been found dead in Los Angeles.

"Dr. Dre is mourning the loss of his son Andre Young Jr.," publicist Lori Earl said in a statement.

Young was found by his mother at their home on Saturday.

A Los Angeles county coroner spokesman said that an autopsy was performed Monday but the cause of death is not likely to be determined for eight weeks while toxicology tests are done.

In addition to his own successful career, Dr. Dre has produced songs for the likes of Snoop Dogg and Eminem.

Source: www.kpho.com/entertainment

OutAroad.com Top 20 Hot Singles Chart

Natural Bridge recording artiste Konshens’ mega hit single ‘Winner’ is still the #1 song rocking the streets of Jamaica.

While Elephant Man’s Gully ‘Creeper’ had, Usain Bolt dancing up a storm in Beijing the single has been making its own strides on the OutAroad.com Top 20 Hot Singles chart hoping to remove Konshens’ ‘Winner’ from the #1 position.

This week Greatest Gainer shows a tie between rival artistes Vybz Kartel and Mavado.
Vybz Kartel’s Trailer Load of Money ascended from #17 to lock down the #13 spot while Mavado’s ‘I’m So Special’ also jumps four places up the chart, sitting comfortable at #11.

TW means This Week, LW means Last Week and WOC means Weeks on Chart
TW - LW - WOC Artiste Name ----- Song Title ---- Record Label

01 - 02 - (16) Konshens - ‘Winner’ - Nutural Bridge Records - Hot Shot

02 - 04 - (07) Elephant Man - ' Gully Creeper ' - Shuanizzle

03 - 03 - (10) Assassin - Dem Nuh Want Nuh Gal - Board House

04 - 02 - (13) Mavado - Money Changer - Juke Boxx (2wks@#1)

05 - 05 - (07) Serani - ' Stinking Rich ' - Daseca - Song To Watch

06 - 06 - (06) Elephant Man ‘Nuh Linga’ - Board House

07 - 07 - (05) Beenie Man - ‘Gimmi Likkle' - Born So Records

08 - 08 - (14) Vybz Kartel - Fatta Than A Pound - Open Ear Music (2wks@#1)

09 - 09 - (14) Busy Signal - Curfew - Juxx Box - (Peak@#05)

10 - 10 - (16) Mavado - ‘On The Rock’ - Baby G (3wks@#1)

11 - 15 - (02) Mavado I'm So Special - TJ Records

12 - 11 - (05) RDX - Dancers Anthem - Apt 19

13 - 17 - (02) Vybz Kartel Trailer Load of Money - Chimney Records

14 - 16 - (02) Mavado - Inna Di Car Back - Big Ship

15 - 12 - (07) Bugle - ‘What have I done’ - Daseca - (Peak@#12)

Deejay Ce'cile has found herself comfortably positioned between the pages of Playboy magazine, and she is loving it.

"It's just great," she says, giving a coy smile and playfully striking a Playboy kind of pose. The August issue of the German edition of Playboy features a review of Ce'cile's newest album, Bad Gyal, making her among the few dancehall artistes to appear in this publication. She joins the likes of Shaggy and German reggae acts Mono and Nikitaman to be featured in the review section

"Of course, this feature in Playboy magazine is really a plus. It is very rare for Jamaican dancehall musicians to make this publication and hopefully this means that more of us will make it in the review pages. Millions of people read this magazine, so immediately there will be a lot of exposure for me and the product.

A Los Angeles Sheriff’s deputy pulled a gun on hip-hop mogul Diddy’s entourage during a routine traffic stop early on Saturday, but the unpleasant incident was swiftly cleared up, according to a spokesman for the artist.

Sean “Diddy” Combs and his crew were driving on Sunset Boulevard in a seven-car convoy when the deputy pulled over one of the cars for having an expired registration tag.

Sheriff’s Dept. spokesman Steve Whitmore said that two others vehicles in the convoy also stopped and several men approached the pulled-over car. Thus, the deputy became concerned, called for backup and pulled out the gun in order to keep the situation under control.

“The men approached the deputy wanting to know what was going on and did so in an aggressive verbal manner,” Steve Whitmore told E! News. “There were about seven of them who walked towards him and the deputy, fearing for his safety, unsheathed his weapon and as soon as he did so, it was over,” he added, as reported by E! Online.

Dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel sent out a press release stating that his car was not fire bombed even though residents strongly believed that it was the act of a motorcyclist who sped from the scene seconds after the car exploded.

However, according to reports from Vybz Kartel, he had no idea of his car being bombed by a motorcyclist. He also mentioned that his Honda had an electrical problem, which might be the caused for the car to explode.

The deejay added that, he has nothing against Mavado and even if Mavado has something against him, it is not evident. Vybz Kartel said he has no time to focus on negative things right now as his focus is 100% about making money - money over war.

Gangster lyricist Adejah Palmer more popularly known as Vybz Kartel was given a rude awakening when his Honda Accord motor car was allegedly bombed outside of his plush upper St Andrew home in the late hours of Sunday 24th August. According to reports from the area, a motorcycle was heard entering the road on which the Dj lives and moments later an explosion shattered the silence complimented by the sound of the motorcycle speeding off.

When the OutARoad.com team arrived on the scene, the charred remains of the car were seen outside the deejay’s gate cooling down.

The Dj was not available for comment, but OutARoad.com team hopes that he stays safe and that there will be no repeat of this incident.

It is unclear as to what were the motives behind the bombing but OutAroad.com will keep you posted as the saga unfolds.

By Krazy Katty
OutAroad.com Writer

Spragga Benz is now mourning the loss of his 17 year-old son Carlton Grant who was gunned down by police last night (August 23, 2008).

According to police reports at about minutes to 12 members of a police squad were patrolling Down Town Kingston when they pounced upon two men riding a bicycle along Church Street. The men were signaled to stop which they did. The officers then approached the men when one of the men pulled a handgun and fired several shots at the officers. The lawmen then returned fire hitting Grant who ran but was later found suffering from gunshot wounds. Grant was rushed to Kingston Public Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Grant was relieved of a semi-Automatic pistol with the serial #N33142.

OutAroad.com tried several times to get in touch with Spragga Benz but later discovered that he was on some overseas engagements.

Flamze: A hot glowing mass of burning gas, often carrying incandescent particles; a brilliant reddish orange color often used to describe one’s personality.

Born Sidony Smith, she got her entry in radio land with the name Flamze. ‘I first came by the name Flamze when I heard that I was going to be doing a show called "96 Degrees" in the 1-5pm slot for 5 days a week, so my female cousin (an inspiration to me called simply Ghetto Yute) and I sat down and brainstormed for a few hours and we had chosen a few other names like Pepper, Ginger, Heat and finally she said Flamze. That had a great ring to it and it truly was the best word to describe my personality and the kind of vibe that I wanted to transmit to the listeners’, Flamze revealed. The radio station that she started was a community radio station in Savanna-la-mar Westmoreland known as LINKZ 96 fm.

Flamze, who is also one of the Caribbean’s most sought after MC,s was born and raised in the Marine Park area of Portmore in St. Catherine. She lived there until she was six years old, when her family relocated to Linstead in St. Catherine. She stayed in Linstead until she was 17 years old, where she then relocated to Kingston while attending Excelsior Community College where she pursued an Associates Degree in Tourism, Hospitality and Entertainment at the Excelsior Community College.

Fashozy Records artiste, Da’Ville delighted attendees at the recently held Young Professionals Network of Jamaica (YPNJ) function which took place at the Pegasus Hotel.

Da’Ville whose success story in music has been a source of inspiration of many of the nation’s youth was invited to be a part of the function. He performed a rare acoustic set, spliced with songs including Always on My Mind, Here We Stand, and the motivating Give Thanks for What You’ve Got.

In commenting on his involvement with the event, Da’Ville said ‘I decided to get involved because I am a young professional myself. I wanted to represent for the young musicians out there because music is a profession for me’.

Da’Ville’s involvement with the YPNJ has allowed him to meet and get acquainted with a lot of professionals.

When asked what kind of advice he would give to aspiring young professionals particularly young musicians, he said ‘Whatever you aspire to be in life, always go about it in a tactful way. Always have a professional attitude because you will be judged by how you approach things’.

Rihanna being broke is the latest rumor in circulation on several international entertainment gossip websites and blogs. It said that her record label Def Jam. did not properly fund the R&B superstar Rihanna. However, the question is - can Rihanna be broke after her recent album Good Girl Gone Bad sold around 5 million copies worldwide?

According to information on nationnews.com a family member told the SATURDAY SUN these types of rumours come with the territory.

"We never addressed rumours in the past and we are not going to start now," said the member of Rihanna's family.

This is how the rumor got started

Stories have been appearing on several international websites and blogs that the Barbadian-born superstar only has US$20 000 left in the bank.

The information was brought to the public by a Patricia Williams, who claimed to be Rihanna's business manager who was fired by the Grammy-winning songbird.

The blogs read that Williams was fired after Rihanna discovered there was only US$20 000 in her bank account. The story was first published on Page Six, an on-line edition of the New York Post, from which Williams said she was fired "for no good reason, all in ignorance" and is "livid" with Rihanna and her management company Rebel One's decision to fire her.

A massive crowd of 40,000 revelers turned out to Japan's largest Reggae festival, Yokohama Reggae SAI, last weekend -- to soak in the exhilarating energy of Mighty Crown, Mr. Vegas, High Energy, other guest Jamaican Reggae artists and a slew of top Japanese Reggae acts.

Saturday, August 16, 2008 in Yokohama, Japan was far from an ordinary day for Irish and Chin, Inc. clients, top-of-the line sound system and entertainment outfit Mighty Crown, phenomenal Dancehall artist Mr. Vegas and the stimulating dance crew High Energy. Impressively, this day commemorated the 17th anniversary of Mighty Crown in a colossal way, with a record-breaking 40,000 birthday guests in tow to share the experience.

Mighty Crown, who is fresh off the heels of a sold-out European tour, celebrated their birthday in style, spinning hits for their fans and well wishers. At any given moment during the show, they blasted the sounds of top Dancehall selections, which rippled through the packed arena. From start to finish, Mighty Crown's performance consistently evoked a roaring crowd. In addition to Mighty Crown dropping Reggae favorites, ace selector Sami T also donned the role of artist, lacing the venue with some of his latest music.

Terry Linen is easily one of reggae music's greatest talents to have emerged in the new millennium. Blessed with a brilliantly distinctive voice, the diminutive singer has cemented a place in the hearts of reggae lovers worldwide with a combination of his haunting melodies and wonderful songwriting.

Born Kiplin Simpson, he grew up in the district of Red Bank, he attended the Red Bank Primary and Red Bank High schools. Being the first child for his mother, his grandparents were the ones who look after him, while his mother hustled to put food on the table, for him and his five siblings. His father migrated to England at the time. Eventually, Terry moved from the quiet district of Red Bank to the sleepy bustle of Mandeville to live with his mother who had remarried.

When he graduated from school, he hooked up with the legendary Black Kat sound system where he cut dubs. It was during those inspirational Black Panther days that Terry became great friends with local artistes who were on the rise which included General Degree, Tony Rebel and Garnet Silk who had a tremendous influence on the impressionable singer.

Rick Broadbent in Beijing
timesonline.co.uk

Usain Bolt added a third gold medal to his rapidly-expanding collection as a devastating third leg set up Jamaica's successful assault on the world 4x100 metres record.

The time of 37.10 seconds was stunning, taking three-tenths off the USA's mark, set 15 years ago yesterday, and underlined that these Games have seen a changing of the guard. Cynics would say that is only part down to Jamaica's ascent, with the demise of the USA also a significant factor. Certainly, defeats for the likes of Sanya Richards, Allyson Felix and Jeremy Wariner, albeit that he did lose to another American, mean the holy track trinity go home with their tails between their legs.

The USA's efforts to clean up the sport have certainly had an impact on performance, with Marion Jones in jail and Justin Gatlin banned. But Jamaica's rise has been astonishing, headed by Bolt's staggering feats and the first clean sweep in the women's 100 metres. The relay, with Nesta Carter, Michael Frater, Bolt and Asafa Powell, is the icing on the cake.

Trinidad & Tobago took the silver and Japan the bronze as Britain's title went to deserving recipients. Britain, of course, had departed the previous night when a botched changeover saw them disqualified.

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Intro:
We foot a BROOM!!!!!!
Sweep dem wey Ding Dong, Tornado, Ova March
(Sweep!!!) Ding! (Sweep!!!) Pencilman! (Sweep!!!) Ravers! (Sweep!!!)
Chicken & Beer! (Sweep!!!) Johnny Bravo!!!! (Sweep!!!) Roses! (Sweep!!!)
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Cha Ching Ching!!!! (Sweep!!!)
First Class Crew show dem why yuh have di city locked
Big up Notch from round a Sherlock

Verse 1:
Like a bush broom a so we sweep di feet inna di street
Dem a rubbish so we gather dem push dem up inna heap
Anywey music a play and anywey dancer keep
We a (Sweep!!! Sweep!!!)
Do di sweep then yuh mix it wid di gully creep
From a name brand yuh have on sweep mek dem see
Mi see Ding and Tornado in di middle a di street
Dem a (Sweep!!! Sweep!!!)
Rodney Rodney Killa a dance so now give him a room
Cau di wey yo him a sweep di place is like him foot a boom
Ding Dong a dance from di wey inna him modda womb
Cau di wey yo him a sweep di place is like him foot a boom
Ova Mars tek it to di stars tek it to di moon
Cau di wey yo him a sweep di place is like him foot a boom
Bogle seh mi fi big up Roses flowers a bloom
Cau di wey yo him a sweep di place is like him foot a boom

By Krazy Katty
OutAroad.com Writer

Listen to 'Calm Dung Yuh Nerves' on the OutAroad music player on the right

Reggae singer Bescenta who recently thrilled fans in Bahamas is back in the island to step up the pace on his current hit single ‘Calm Dung Yuh Nerves’ produced by Damion Allen (Executive Producer). The single is now enjoying favourable airplay on several local radio stations and is slowly becoming a hit in quite a few European countries such as France, Sweden to name a few.

This coming Sunday will be a busy weekend for Bescenta and his management team Uplifting Music International who is also responsible for the brilliant come back of the soulful singer Terry Linen. The video for ‘Calm Dung Yuh Nerves’ will be shooting at various locations around the island so fans can be on the lookout for the production team passing through your home town.

“Bescenta is a very powerful singer and we at UMI will do our best helping him getting the recognition that he deserves,” said News Man speaking on the behalf of the UMI crew.

Bescenta also took the time out to share how proud he is of our Jamaican athletes’ accomplishments in Beijing, China. “It’s time for us to stop the killing, and unite as one because we are a great Island and the world is watching”.

Choose the “Pet of the Month” at the Adult Jamaican Resort

Hedonism II, the world-renowned party paradise will be sizzling hot September 6-11 when a super sexy brood of The Penthouse Clubs’ finest entertainers party at the clothing-optional resort during the third annual Penthouse Key Girl of the Year Finals. Between hosting a week of contests and parties and perfecting their tan-line free glows, the Penthouse Key Girls will vie for the coveted “Pet of the Month” title.

Guys, grab your best buds and spend the week watching these scantily clad beauties battle it out during fierce, fun, and naughty competitions including wet T-shirt and sexy costume contests and juicy tell-all Q&A sessions. The ladies also bare their best assets during the thong bikini walk-off, and show-off their signature moves at the dance competition.

You’ll garner some major bragging rights, as you’ll have a hand in picking the next Penthouse “Pet of the Month.” Chosen by the adults-only resort’s guests and staff, the winner of the Key Girl finals will receive a spread in Penthouse and have the honor of returning to Hedonism II as a guest judge for the 2009 Key Girl finals.

By Mike Duprez
the-dispatch.com

Somewhere, somehow an NFL scout must be drooling at the thought of Usain Bolt catching long touchdown passes.

There's nothing wrong with dreaming. Bolt is the fastest human being in history, he's a freak of nature at 6-foot-5 and if he could just be taught how to catch the football, who could possibly cover him? ESPN's Chris Berman would call him Usain "Lightning" Bolt.

Bolt may never play in the NFL, but the idea of a world-class sprinter doing such a thing is not unprecedented.

The best known sprinter who played in the NFL was Bob Hayes, a double gold medal winner in the 1964 Olympics (100 meter dash and 4x100 relay). Of course, Hayes wasn't strictly a sprinter. He did also play football at Florida A&M, but track was clearly his best sport in college.

Winning two gold medals put Hayes at the top of the track world and perhaps he could have won more gold in 1968. But the Dallas Cowboys had other ideas, drafting Hayes in the seventh round of the 1964 NFL draft.

You can listen the Gangsta remix on the OutAroad music player on the right

French producers Daddy & Hypa’s ‘Gangsta’ remix featuring Mavado, Delus and Vybz Kartel is now one of the hottest remixes in France. The single is a force to be reckoned with in the French streets and is quickly becoming an anthem in other European countries. This song shows the versatility of upcoming underground dancehall star Delus, who formed half of the duo called Sojah.

Surprisingly the young lad (Delus), managed to stand up firm against two of dancehall’s giants Mavado and Vybz Kartel as his lyrics, melody and militant flow easily places him within their league. This song shows the entertainment fraternity and the world that Delus is a capable and bankable solo artist like his brother Konshens, who made up the next half of the then duo Sojah. Konshens is currently creating huge waves in the dancehall scene both locally and internationally.

Each artiste ‘rips up’ the D&H produced rhythm that is complimented by a gangster guitar melody, easily making it appealing to hardcore dancehall fans. There is nothing soft or pretty about this song, you can literally feel the hardcore streets of Jamaica, France or any other country through the music.

Source: sportsnetwork.com

Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Jamaica claimed another gold medal in track and field at the Beijing Olympics on Thursday, as Veronica Campbell-Brown won the women's 200 meters.

Campbell-Brown defended her gold medal from the Athens Games, winning the race with a personal-best run of 21.74 seconds. American sprinter Allyson Felix, the silver medalist in Athens, was second to Campbell-Brown once again, finishing in 21.93 seconds.

Jamaica also won the bronze medal as Kerron Stewart posted a time of 22- seconds flat, crossing the finish line just .01 seconds ahead of Muna Lee of the U.S. Stewart also took the silver medal in the 100 at these Games.

By Catherine Kozak
The Virginian-Pilot

Source: hamptonroads.com

The reggae singer known as Eek-A-Mouse was charged Sunday with rape and kidnapping after a 23-year-old woman reported she was held against her will at an Outer Banks motel, police say.

The musician, whose real name is Ripton Joseph Hylton, had performed at the Port O’ Call Restaurant & Gaslight Saloon on Saturday before leaving some time after the show ended Sunday about 1:30 a.m., said Kill Devil Hills police Lt. Gene Johnson.

According to Johnson, Hylton, 50, from Los Angeles, then went to the Colony IV Motel in Kill Devil Hills, where the woman said the rape took place.

Source: www.ap.google.com

BEIJING (AP) - Usain Bolt of Jamaica broke the world record by winning the 200 meters in 19.30 seconds Wednesday night, becoming the first man since Carl Lewis in 1984 to sweep the 100 and 200 gold medals at an Olympics.

Bolt is the first man ever to break the world marks in both sprints at an Olympics. Not even Lewis or Jesse Owens managed that.

Showing what he can do when he runs at full speed all the way through the finish - something he hadn't done yet in the Beijing Games - Bolt eclipsed the old record of 19.32 seconds set by Michael Johnson in Atlanta in 1996.

Source: ap.google.com

BEIJING (AP) - Melaine Walker of Jamaica has won the gold medal in the women's 400-meter hurdles in an Olympic record.

Walker won in 52.64 seconds in Wednesday's final, with Sheena Tosta of the United States taking silver in 53.70 and Tasha Danvers of Britain third in 53.84.

Walker's win came minutes after her countryman Usain Bolt completed a sprint double by winning the men's 200 in world-record time.

The hurdles final was wide open with world record-holder Yulia Pechonkina skipping the Olympics because of a heart problem, two-time world champion Jana Rawlinson out injured and reigning Olympic champion Fani Halkia expelled after testing positive for a steroid.

By Philip Hersh | Tribune Olympic Bureau
Source: chicagotribune.com

BEIJING - It sounds so simple.

The Big Man hambones the final 20 meters in Saturday's Olympic 100-meter final and still covers the distance in 9.69 seconds, breaking the world record he set earlier this season.

The Big Man began running the 100 only this year and has much more experience in -- and a greater passion for -- the 200.

So the Big Man will take down the record in the long sprint, the 19.32 that remains otherworldly 12 years after Michael Johnson set it in the 1996 Olympic final. No one has come within three-tenths of a second since.

After all, no less an expert than Johnson said two months ago, "I'm ready to kiss the record goodbye, if he keeps on doing what he has been doing.''

Jamaica's Usain Bolt has done more than that since getting Johnson's attention May 31 with his first 100 world record of 9.72 seconds. He has run the fifth fastest time ever in the 200, a 19.67, and the three leading 200 times of this season.

By Krazy Katty
OutAroad.com Writer

Beenie Man made it clear on Vibes 93.8FM with Sarah C that there is no need to form an Alliance, Empire or crew, as it makes no sense to go that route. According to Beenie Man, his aim is not to over shadow other artiste’s careers because it is not in his best interest to “own nuh man”.

Sarah C of Vibes 93.8FM:
Now you are an original dancehall singer in every sense of the word, you don’t seems to do the things that other artistes do. As far as I can see there is no Beenie Alliance, there is no Beenie Empire, there is nothing like that, you have stayed away from that kind of things - you preferring to do collaboration with other artistes could you tell us the reason for that.

Beenie Man:
It is not for you to go out there and tell a person that I am going to mek you and I am going to mek you become this artiste (superstar) when the person is already an artiste before you meet them. Now like Baby Cham, I could a say that Dave Kelly build him because he was actually like a robot, he wasn’t a deejay in no form what-so-ever. So when you ago meet an artiste with his talent and because yuh sing a song with him and get him out there then you ago try to own him (bad idea). Look at T.I. I did the song “Dis Badman Yuh Get Shot” and that was his first hit song, I could have seh I am the one who break him to the world - I could have seh I introduced Mya to the Dancehall world – I could have seh I introduced Tanto Metro & Devonte, I wrote “Everyone Fall In Love” and actually partly produced it.

Mr Proppa fix
I am a twenty-year-old student of a prominent tertiary institution in the corporate area. Most girls at school find me attractive as they say that I am a ‘face boy’ and I work out so I am quite muscular. Something has been bothering me for a few weeks and I need your advice on what I should do.

I am relatively popular at school, so I know many females from all different faculties. A few weeks ago, I was a home sleeping when a girl who said that she was a secret admirer called my phone. She said that she got my number from one of her friends and she saw me on campus and really wanted to get to know me. We agreed to meet up later that night at her place.

When I got to her house later that night, I was surprised to find out that I knew her and not only that- she was in my faculty, but in a different year. I had no idea that she was admiring me on that level. She was not really my type because she was a bit on the chubby side but I thought - what the hell - might as well make use of the opportunity!

To cut a long story short, I ended up spending the night, but it was not what I anticipated at all. When things started to get very hot between us and I started to kiss her and caress her body everything was fine. It was all good up until the point that I started to strip off her clothes and I noticed a foul smell in the room. At first, I was wondering, almost in denial, as to where the smell was coming from, but the more I took off, the worse the odor got. I am a very fussy guy when it comes on to hygiene but I know that I am not exaggerating when I say that this girl's p*ssy smell worse than a dead decomposing person (and I know what a dead person smells like).

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OutAroad.com Top 20 Hot Singles Chart

After being on the OutAroad.com Top 20 Hot Singles Chart for 15 weeks Konshens has finally emerged the 'Winner' that he had wanted to be - taken over the #1 spot from Mavado’s ‘Money Changer’.

The Greatest Gainer title goes to Elephant Man with the mega hit dance single of the summer ‘No Linga’. Ascending four places up the chart from #10 to #6

TW means This Week, LW means Last Week and WOC means Weeks on Chart

TW - LW - WOC Artiste Name ----- Song Title ---- Record Label

01 - 02 - (15) Konshens - ‘Winner’ - Nutural Bridge Records - Hot Shot

02 - 01 - (12) Mavado - Money Changer - Juke Boxx (2wks@#1)

03 - 03 - (09) Assassin - Dem Nuh Want Nuh Gal - Board House

04 - 07 - (06) Elephant Man - ' Gully Creeper ' - Shuanizzle

05 - 07 - (06) Serani - ' Stinking Rich ' - Daseca - Song To Watch

06 - 10 - (05) Elephant Man ‘Nuh Linga’ - Board House

07 - 08 - (04) Beenie Man - ‘Gimmi Likkle' - Born So Records

08 - 04 - (13) Vybz Kartel - Fatta Than A Pound - Open Ear Music (2wks@#1)

09 - 05 - (13) Busy Signal - Curfew - Juxx Box - (Peak@#05)

10 - 09 - (15) Mavado - ‘On The Rock’ - Baby G (3wks@#1)

11 - 12 - (04) RDX - Dancers Anthem - Apt 19

12 - 13 - (06) Bugle - ‘What have I done’ - Daseca

13 - 11 - (15) Junior Gong/Steven Marley - ‘Mission’ (Warfare) - Baby G - (5wks@#1)

14 - 14 - (05) Stacious - Falling Down - John John U-2 (Peak@#13)

15 - 17 - (01) Mavado I'm So Special - TJ Records

Brittany Lyons who wore the sash Miss Logo Stitch was crowned miss Jamaica World 2008 last night at the Hilton Kingston Hotel in a grand coronation show. She beat out 15 other finalists for the coveted title and will represent Jamaica at the 2008 Miss World finals.

2nd place winner was Jade Grant, while 3rd place went to former Miss Jamaica Universe runner up Marshagay Reynolds. The top 5 include Raecine Williams who won the Miss Jamaica World Beauty with a Purpose prize and the sectional prize for Most Aware; and Chaka Laguerre.

Other sectional prizes include Most Congenial which went to Yanique Levy. She also was named Miss Jamaica World Sports. Miss Jamaica World Talent went to Marshagay Reynolds who delivered a horrible rendition of Celine Dion's To Love You More. Brittany Lyons was named Miss Jamaica World Beach Beauty, while 17 year old high school student Monique Daley was named Miss Jamaica World Model.

BEIJING (AP) - The U.S. track and field team's protest of the women's 100-meter final at the Olympics was rejected Sunday night.

The Americans asked that the race be reviewed because of a possible false start by Torri Edwards, one of the country's sprinters.

Edwards herself said she thought she false-started. She wound up finishing last as Shelly-Ann Fraser led a Jamaican sweep of medals in the dash.
Source: ap.google.com

BEIJING--Shelly-Ann Fraser led the other two Jamaicans to win all the women's 100 meters medals on Sunday evening at the Beijing Olympic Games.

Fraser clocked her personal best in 10.78 seconds before Sherone Simpson and Kerron Stewart finished, both in 10.98, and shared the silver.

Simpson said, "We made history. Just like yesterday Bolt set a new world record. We are all great athletes and I'm very excited about the tremendous achievement we've made for our country."

"Today's victory boosts my confidence to win the 200m. We will also do well in the 4x100m. I believe we can beat the Americans," she said.

Commenting on Jamaica's medals sweep, Stewart said, "I don't know if I should cry, smile, jump. I think this is a fabulous thing for the three of us to win the medals and for Jamaica to get one, two, three. What else can you say?"

The Jamaican squad smashed the American fleet joined by Lauryn Williams, Muna Lee and Torri Edwards, who were hot candidates for the title before the Games.

The Jamaican women replayed the legend created by their countryman Usain Bolt on Saturday night on the same track in the Olympic main venue. Bolt sliced the men's 100m world record by three hundredths of a second to a stunning 9.69 seconds.
Source: www.chinadaily.com

By Dan Baynes

Aug. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Usain Bolt won the Beijing Olympics 100 meters gold medal in a world-record 9.69 seconds, gesturing to the crowd and slapping his chest before crossing the line.

Bolt, a 200-meter specialist nicknamed "Lightning,'' finished 0.2 second ahead of Trinidad's Richard Thompson at the Bird's Nest stadium. Walter Dix of the U.S. took bronze in 9.91. Fellow Jamaican Asafa Powell was fifth, while Tyson Gay of the U.S. failed to qualify for the final of track's premier event.

The 21-year-old Bolt, who only took up the 100 meters as "speed work'' to prepare for his favored 200 meters, became the first Jamaican and second athlete from the Caribbean to win the 100-meter dash after Trinidad's Hasely Crawford in 1976.

Today's final had been billed as a showdown between the three fastest men in history.

Bolt held the previous world record of 9.72, having lowered Powell's mark of 9.74 in May. World champion Gay set a U.S.-best 9.77 at the U.S. trials, yet ran 10.05 in today's second semifinal and was edged out for fourth place by teammate Darvis Patton. Only the top four advanced.

The 6-foot-5 Bolt is the favorite to win the 200 meters gold medal in Beijing. Gay, the world champion at that distance, failed to qualify after straining his hamstring in a heat at last month's U.S. trials.

To contact the reporter on this story: Dan Baynes in Beijing at dbaynes@bloomberg.net

Source: www.bloomberg.com

Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum
Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum
Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum
Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum

What's wrong with me?
Why do I feel like this?
I'm going crazy now

No more gas in the rig
Can't even get it started
Nothing heard, nothing said
Can't even speak about it
All my life on my head
Don't want to think about it
Feels like I'm going insane
Yeah

It's a thief in the night
To come and grab you
It can creep up inside you
And consume you
A disease of the mind
It can control you
It's too close for comfort

Throw on your break lights
We're in the city of wonder
Ain't gonna play nice
Watch out, you might just go under
Better think twice
Your train of thought will be altered
So if you must faulter be wise
Your mind is in disturbia
It's like the darkness is the light
Disturbia
Am I scaring you tonight
Your mind is in disturbia
Ain't used to what you like
Disturbia
Disturbia

By Krazy Katty
OutAroad.com Writer

The beautiful and sassy Cindy Wright, who copped the Miss Jamaica Universe 2006 title, was the centre of attraction in the May issue of First Magazine.

First Magazine is one of Jamaica’s most creatively designed and with breathtaking photography. The issue in which Cindy appears is titled The Girl Next Door Is Dead, and features some amazing semi nude shots, that brinks on awe-inspiring creativity.

This issue can be considered as one of their best thus far to hit the streets. Cindy executed poses that would rival that of any other international model. However, the majority of the credit should be given to Peter Dean Rickards, the founder and Editor of First Magazine, for producing some excellent photos.

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Having signed a lucrative three album deal with one of the world’s largest distributors of Jamaican recorded products, VP’s Records International (New York), Althea Hewitt has completed her debut album. Althea started performing in her father’s band (he plays the guitar) long before her teens. She grew up to represented her high school, Camperdown High in the Teen Star Search Competitions that took place during the 90’s. This was a talent competition that turned out many Jamaican recording artists.

For a number of years Althea also modeled the creations of many Jamaica’s fashion houses. Oh yes she can really sing, dance and perform. She sang backup harmony in the recording studio and on stage for a number of recording artists including Garnet Silk, Norris Man, Bush Man, Richie Spice, Colin Levy and Chrisinti. She also sang background harmonies for Chaka Demus and Pliers and worked with Sony Records recording artist, Jamaica’s Diana King.

Althea and Diana King opened for American Rhythm and Blues Singer Jeffery Osborne when he performed in Jamaica. In 2005 she performed in Cayman with Pluto Shervington, Boris Gardener, Ernie Smith, Dwight Pinkney and some of Jamaica’s best musicians. Althea took part in the creation of the popular female group 4th Street Sista. In the year 2001 she won with 4th Street Sista the best performing artist award. Althea has recorded for well-known record producers like Fattis Burrell and Donovan Germaine. She also did the vocal lead on Mr. Vegas’ popular recording of ‘Juicy’ and sang jazz at the Ritz-Carlton in Rose Hall, Montego Bay, Jamaica. At the Ritz-Carlton she was to do one night of jazz, this ‘one nighter’ lasted a year and a half.

READ FULL STORY AT myspace.com/altheahewitt

The world watched in awe as Michael Phelps set a new Olympic gold standard Wednesday, winning the 10th and 11th titles of his career. Competing in his third Olympics, Phelps surpassed Olympic legends Carl Lewis, Paavo Nurmi, Larysa Latynina, and Mark Spitz, who all won nine golds in their careers respectively.

As most athletes know, music can help create a winning mind-frame. Boxers often walk out to the ring with their favorite track blaring in the background. Football and basketball teams can usually be found getting amped up in the locker room to a playlist of songs specifically designed to gear them up for the game. So what does an 11-time Olympic gold medalist listen to while readying himself to break more world records? He calls upon the current gold medalist in Hip Hop--Lil Wayne.

When asked by The Today Show what music he listens to while preparing to swim, Phelps paused before replying "Lil Wayne- 'I'm Me'" which includes the champion-themed lyrics:

"The hottest under the sun/ aint nobody f**kin' wit me, man/ and you already know that pimpin'/...f**k up my dreams; somebody gon' die tonight" and "Aint nothin' gonna stop me, so just envy it/ Hey, I'll accept a friendly quit/ I'm me/ bitch, I'm me/ so who you?/ you're not me/ you're not me/ and I know that aint fair, but i don't care"

Lil Wayne, a champion in his own right, has sold over 2 million copies of Tha Carter 3 in only eight weeks--a feat almost unheard of in today's slumped music industry.
Source: www.hiphopdx.com

By Krazy Katty
OutAroad.com Writer

Tongues have been swaging at home and abroad about the ‘new found relationship’ between Beenie Man and D’Angel.

They are not yet officially divorce and recently there has been regular spotting of the two together. The Doc even went as far as inviting his ‘estrange’ wife, of less than a year, to sizzle with him at Beenie Sizzle (Stage Show).

While some persons are speculating that their flames still burn deep, others are of the opinion that Marco Dean, their son, is the pulling force that keeps them together.

The action of Beenie Man and D’Angel has become the mantelpiece of roundtable talk, and OutAroad.com has been pulled into the saga by our loyal fans. We have received countless phone calls and emails questioning the relationship between two of dancehall’s most public figures. The mails started pouring in nonstop after D’Angel performed on Beenie Man’s Sizzle, held recently in Clarendon.

Brighter Day
No No No Nooo
Di Genious again

Chorus
Weeeeeeeeeeeee(We shall overcome)
We shall over come(We Shall overcome
Weeeeeeeeeeeee(We shall overcome)
We Must overcome (We shall overcome

Verse: 1
So mi a pray till Jahhovah come
Mi pray to mi god weh deh a earth or sky
Fi mi fren weh seh dem love mi
When mi know dem lie
Mi pray fi di gully yute
Becasue mi know dem cry
Babylon a shoot wi dung

An dem a tell bare lie
Mi pray cause rice and flour fi buy
Cyah depend pon cassava
Dat hard fi fry
Nah live inna noh old days dat hard fi try
Mi ras but Mama eat steak and dat hard fi buy

Chorus
Weeeeeeeeeeeee(We shall overcome)
We shall over come(We Shall overcome
Weeeeeeeeeeeee(We shall overcome)
We Must overcome (We shall overcome)
Seh Ghetto Yutes a money ova gun

By Ian Dransfield

Kanye West seems to be continuing in his quest to win at everything forever.

Not content with taking the world of music by storm, the world of blogging by monsoon, the world of being cool by tsunami and the world of producing by… drizzle… Kanye West is now moving on to the world of making people fat by feeding them fried patties of ground up cow-knees.

Not personally, of course - that would be surreal.

No, Kanye is merely opening ten Fatburger fast food joints around Chicago, rather than actually serving all who walk through their doors with his priceless smile and boundless arrogance. And a burger.

West’s company, KW Foods LLC, have picked up the rights to build the stores around the Chitown area, thus infecting countless local residents with great big wodges of fat to force down their gullets. A sound business move, we’re sure.

But why, aside from wanting to kill lots of people by making them fat, would Kanye West want to open ten fast food ‘restaurants’ (using the term as loosely as possible)?

Maybe it’s to get away from his music career and down to a more homely, normal job than he’s been used to over the last few years? At least working in a burger joint he wouldn’t be all that bothered were he to turn up to work eight hours late.

In fact, he’d just get sacked for that.

READ FULL STORY www.hecklerspray.com

How about a round of applause
A standing ovation

You look so dumb right now
Standing outside my house
Trying to apologize
You're so ugly when you cry
Please, just cut it out

[Chorus]
Don't tell me you're sorry cuz you're not
Baby when I know you're only sorry you got caught
But you put on quite a show
You really had me going
But now it's time to go
Curtain?s finally closing
That was quite a show
Very entertaining
But it's over now
Go on and take a bow

Grab your clothes and get gone
You better hurry up before the sprinklers come on
Talkin? about, girl, I love you, you're the one
This just looks like the re-run
Please, what else is on

[Chorus]
And don't tell me you're sorry cuz you're not
Baby when I know you're only sorry you got caught
But you put on quite a show
You really had me going
But now it's time to go
Curtain?s finally closing
That was quite a show
Very entertaining
But it's over now
Go on and take a bow

Since the start of this year several artistes have faced the court for using expletives on stage during their performance. Most dancehall insiders think it’s insane to charge artistes for using expletives as dancehall events are adult shows and artistes should not be held responsible for patrons who bring kids at these events.

Mrs. Lynval, Age: 33
"I ‘m not a hundred percent with the idea of charging the artistes for using expletives on stage but sometimes I think they need to tone it down and try to find creative ways of expressing themselves".

Rodriquez Smith, 28 - vendor
"The government should look into the issue because these words that are not permitted to use in Jamaica on stage are frequently used curse words on shows overseas and no one gets charged. Words like b*mb*claat, r*ssclaat are made up words, I have no problem with those, but when they are going to use f**k, p*ssyh*le during there performance then they should be charged for using those words because that’s what you called international curse words".

Delroy Sharp Age: 33 - high school teacher
“I can understand where cursing has its place in the stage show environment as most of the time it serves as a means of expression and also ‘hypes’ up the crowd. As with anything else, I think there is an appropriate place and time, so it should not be done out of context of even focused on someone. At the end of the day adults should be able to enjoy themselves to the fullest in an adult environment".

CaribWorldNews, NEW YORK, NY, Tues. Aug. 12, 2008: Did police in Sweden go overboard in the arrest of reggae superstar Sean Paul and hundreds of fans?

Some reggae promoters think so, including the man who organized the Uppsala Reggae Festival, where Paul, nine other performers, and up to 300 fans were arrested on Friday for marijuana possession.

'The way they treated Sean Paul and other artists was totally unacceptable,' Uppsala organizer Yared Tekeste told a Swedish publication. 'They searched his hotel room when he was not present and went through wallets and other personal belongings'.

Tekeste said he believed law enforcement officials targeted Paul to make an example of him. Out of the festival's three days they chose the day he was to perform to make the mass arrests.

'Both artists and staff feel humiliated,' said Tekeste. 'People were crying backstage. Some of the artists were so angry they planned a demonstration outside the police station. But I managed to prevent that.'

Caribbean nationals involved in the New York reggae scene agreed that Paul may have been set up to prove a point.

'He's the one that sang, 'Just gimme the light and pass the draw.' What did they expect?' asked television producer Shaun Walsh.

But concert promoter Sharon Gordon believes there's a double standard for reggae concerts, and Paul may have been a victim of it. She said venues charge her more than the usual fee because they want to hire extra security. 'There's always that stigma that I have to fight - the idea that reggae means ganja and lewd behavior,' said Gordon.

READ FULL STORY www.caribbeanworldnews.com

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Hi, Mr. Proppa Fix

I have three children with my husband and he has a 25 year old from a previous marriage. here is my problem we recently filed bankruptcy about one year ago he had vowed to me that he would not tell any of his family members about our financial business especially with the bankruptcy, however he told his son who lives in Florida 300 miles away from us .He tells him all of our financial and personal information, I even overheard him on the phone. I asked him why he told him our secret and he said ‘so what’- he has a business degree in finance and he knows what he is doing. I feel like it is none of his damn business degree or not.

The step son was always asking us to refinance our home when he was working at the mortgage company!! I didn’t want my house refinanced at the time, but he still continued to call us every day and damn harassing me. His topic of conversation all the time is about money, that’s all he talks about and quite frankly it is disgusting!! He talks fast and in circles and he asked my husband who gets our house when we die and if we have a life insurance policy, and he tells my husband things like oh your house isn’t worth what we are asking for. I overheard my husband saying that he wants a divorce from me because of the financial setback is all my fault and that I am bipolar and that he wants his son to come here and get in my face and tell me what to do. What the hell is going on here?

My husband also 2 years ago called his ex girlfriend up and then lied to me about it. She called his cell phone that he left on the kitchen table and it has been one thing after another with this man - strange voices on his cell phone as well- females I might add. I want the divorce and I told him that 2 years ago. So please help me and get back to me I am so mad and angry and upset I know my marriage is done but my question to you is why he feels he has to tell his son all of our personal and financial information. He can’t do anything for us unless he plans on bringing us a suitcase full of money! This is a kid who loves to talk and is a big bullshitter and just wants money from his dad and to nose and pry in our business- get back to me.

-R.L

By Yendi Phillips

As the new host of Digicel Rising Stars, I am privileged to work with the rising talent of Jamaica. What I love most about being a part of this competition is the chance to bond with the contestants, talking with them and getting to know them a bit more. As the competition progresses and the number of finalists decreases, Jamaica is able to judge the talent a bit more closely.

Of course, the finalists are not the only persons being watched. As the new host, I am aware that many persons have advice and comments and I appreciate the critics. Just like the finalists, I am adjusting and having fun at the same time. I am trying to just let things flow, stay natural, and let my personality run free.

The contestants have also allowed their personalities to run free, and in Sundayʼs (August 10) show, the eight remaining contestants from the publicʼs vote last week joined the Producerʼs pick (Tiffany) to create a passion of R&B hits. The performances generated a sizzling vibe as the contestants sang their hearts out asking Jamaica to make them a part of the lucky eight come Friday.

The finalists are finally listening to the judges and stepping up their game. This week we saw more performances that were powerful enough to please even the judges. Though I can't take any sides and have to remain neutral, here's a quick rundown of what happened this week:

Jamaica’s reggae superstar Sean Paul ran into trouble with the law in Sweden during a drug sting on Friday at a Swedish reggae festival.

According to OutAroad.com’s source the deejay was searched along with several other artists by the law men and arrested for drug possession shortly after his performance at the Uppsala Reggae Festival.

Before the cops attempted to search Sean Paul and his boyz, they sent police dogs to Sean’s hotel room at the First Hotel Linne to snift for drugs.

According to X17online The First Hotel Linne's manager declined to comment on the situation to X17. Calls to Sean Paul's manager have not yet been returned.
What do you think - are these charges gonna stick Like Glue?

OutAroad.com:
Do you ever think about having a threesome?

Bridgez:
Yeah, I have thought about it but mi no like woman and mi can hardly manage mi own man much more fi tek two one time so threesomes definitely not in my book.

OutAroad.com:
Which do you prefer a big d**k or a small d**k?

Bridgez:
Big D**ks! Duh. If you have less than 8 inches it no mek no sense to me. I actually been in the position where I always wanted to have sex with someone and when it came to the test and him drop him pants mi just tell him no badda…Hahaha U know you self.

OutAroad.com:
What do you think about guys who come in less than a minute?

Bridgez:
Pathetic, Man need to learn to control the anxiety thing, I mean yeah I got the goodies but come on man some man gwan like them never feel goodies before. I use to think men with more experience could handle it better but I find that they got the same problem…

Diva of the Dancehall, Latifa Brown a.k.a Tifa has set a blazing trail all across Europe. Over the last three weeks, this dancehall star has been touring across Europe, and has already had performances in Austria and Germany, with upcoming performances in Italy, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Switzerland and Berlin. Tifa and Ward 21 performed to over 4,000 to 5,000 screaming fans in Wuppertal, Germany who stayed in the pouring rain just to see these stars in action.

Leading up to Tifa's performance in Leece, Italy on the 10th of August, Tifa was featured on the cover of News Fever Magazine (Italian Publication), along with other great Jamaican acts and also received a full-page spread in which they crowned her as "La Nuova Regina Della Dancehall", which translates to "The New Queen of the Dancehall".

"I am not sure if I am deserving of that title as yet, but I am humbled and flattered that someone would think that of me", stated a noticeably excited Tifa when asked about her new title.

Since the Tour has begun, Tifa has already received numerous offers for future bookings, songs and album deals and is currently in negotiations to perform at a concert in Kenya in early December for over 66,000 patrons at the Kasarani Stadium.

OutAroad.com Top 20 Hot Singles Chart

Mavado’s ‘Money Changer’ is still the #1 song in Jamaica holding out Konshens’ ‘Winner’ to settled for #2 position.

This week’s Greatest Gainer title goes to RDX’s Dancers Anthem ascending from #15 to #12.

Elephant Man has no time to linga as he scored his second spot in the top ten with his 'No Linga' holding down the #10 spot.

There are three new entries on the OutAroad.com Top 20 Hot Singles chart this week. Two of those entries belongs to the Gully God with I'm So Special making its debut at #17 while Inna Di Car Back enters at #19.

The third single to enter the chart is Vybz Kartel’s ‘Trailer Load of Money’ which is occupying the #20 spot

TW means This Week, LW means Last Week and WOC means Weeks on Chart

TW - LW - WOC Artiste Name ----- Song Title ---- Record Label

01 - 01 - (11) Mavado - Money Changer - Juke Boxx (2wks@#1)

02 - 02 - (14) Konshens - ‘Winner’ - Nutural Bridge Records - Hot Shot

03 - 04 - (08) Assassin - Dem Nuh Want Nuh Gal - Board House

04 - 03 - (12) Vybz Kartel - Fatta Than A Pound - Open Ear Music (2wks@#1)

05 - 05 - (12) Busy Signal - Curfew - Juxx Box

06 - 07 - (05) Elephant Man - ' Gully Creeper ' - Shuanizzle

07 - 09 - (05) Serani - ' Stinking Rich ' - Daseca - Song To Watch

08 - 10 - (03) Beenie Man - ‘Gimmi Likkle' - Born So Records

09 - 06 - (14) Mavado - ‘On The Rock’ - Baby G (3wks@#1)

10 - 11 - (04) Elephant Man ‘Nuh Linga’ - Board House

11 - 08 - (14) Junior Gong/Steven Marley - ‘Mission’ (Warfare) - Baby G - (5wks@#1)

12 - 15 - (03) RDX - Dancers Anthem - Apt 19

13 - 14 - (05) Bugle - ‘What have I done’ - Daseca

14 - 13 - (04) Stacious - Falling Down - John John U-2 (Peak@#4)

By Kon-Vick
OutAroad.com Writer

Terry Linen’s soothing voice continues to thrill and comfort the heart of hundreds in the United States. The crooner’s stop in Atlanta was overwhelmingly successful and the response from the fans has been awesome.

Linen’s hectic schedule will see him stopping in New York before heading to Boston. He has also conducted several interview sessions, including one with DJ Squeeze, DJ Bobby and Pat McKay. Terry Linen also has several autograph signing sessions, as his fans just cannot seem to get enough. His autograph signing session at Moodies Record Shop in Queens New York, ‘sell off’, if we were to employ a Jamaican term.

The tour is not simply work for Terry as he loves every bit of his meet and greet fans moments. Despite this astronomical amount of work, Terry Linen still finds time to pop into the studio for voicing sessions and to ‘cut dub-plates.’

The Uplifting Music International artiste, whose voice has been compared to that of Reggae great Garnett Silk, will be back in the island on Monday, August 11. Terry will return to New York on August 31 for Irie Jamboree.

Fresh from a successful European tour, dancehall diva CéCile continues in her mischievous mood with the release of the already popular 'Nah Wear None' featuring dancehall queen of slackness, Lady Saw.

Although not officially released, 'Nah Wear None' has become a hot button single, with its spicy, to-the-point, impish lyrics making the men salivate and giving the women naughty ideas.

The radio edit version is quite the radio favourite, while the sound system selectors and club DJs have the raw version in regular rotation.

'Nah Wear None' is definitely gonna be one of the big dancehall hits for '08. Watch out for the music video soon.

Not one to take a break, CéCile is already back in the studios, and in the next few weeks will be releasing some hot new tunes.

Rihanna has sparked rumors she is engaged to R&B singer Chris Brown after she was photographed wearing a diamond ring on her wedding finger.

The beauty has been romantically linked to Brown for months, but both singers have continually denied they are a couple, despite being snapped in public kissing and cuddling.

The pair stepped up speculation about their relationship last week when they were snapped frolicking in a hot tub together in Los Angeles.

And now Rihanna has fueled rumors that they are to walk down the aisle after she was snapped sporting a ring on her left hand.

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MONTREAL - At first, Tiffany Lussier brushed it off when she heard rumours reggae mega-star Sean Paul would make a surprise visit to her summer basketball camp.

The 11-year-old broke out in tears of joy Wednesday when Paul showed up and she was asked to sing with the Grammy Award-winning artist in front of her fellow campers.

"When the people said he would come, I thought it wasn't true and they were just joking. . . I never thought in my life that I would see him," Lussier said.

Paul dropped by to offer advice about life to several hundred campers who listened intently while sitting on the huge gymnasium floor at Montreal's Dawson College.

"There are ups and downs in life, just like waves in the sea," he said.

"When you're up on top you're feeling good, but that's not the only feeling you need to get used to in your heart, in your brain, in your soul."

The 35-year-old Jamaican, who won a Grammy in 2004 for his reggae album Dutty Rock, told the youngsters that being down is sometimes a part of life.

"Learn how to swim. . . so you can reach back up to the top," he said.

As he left to prepare for a concert, Paul told reporters he loves to talk to kids.

"There are so many negative things, so where I can, I encourage good stuff like summer camp," he said.

"Kids learning how to control their bodies and control their minds is good stuff."

The summer camp teaches children, aged six to 18 years, the fundamentals of basketball.

It also teaches life skills to marginalized young people from different social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

The basketball "academy" was created in 1992 by Trevor Williams, a former basketball player on the Canadian Olympic team.

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Yendi Phillips won the Miss Jamaica World 2007 title and was placed in the top 15 at the Miss World finals. Earlier this year she was given the chance to become the next Digicel Rising Stars host taking over from long-time host Denise Hunt. Other persons who were vying for the spot are TV personalities Renée Garel (Lady Renée ), Miss Jamaica 2006 winner, Sara Lawrence, and contestant Sanique Vacianna.

Ramona Hudson, Age: 25
I am going to give you my honest opinion Yendi Phillips is god damn boring as hell, she needs to be her self and stop trying to be what she can’t and that is Denise Hunt. I don’t know why Denise is no longer the host but they need to get her back on board.

Arlondo Becket, Age: 29
I love Yendi Phillips but I don’t think she’s doing a good job as the Rising Stars host, I am not a professional in tv land but I can definitely identify that she’s a weak host. Maybe they decided to used her because of her beauty but to be the Rising Stars host you have to be ghetto when it’s time to be ghetto especially when they are doing to search for talents on the road.

DJ Craig, Age: 21
I am not going to put all the blame on poor little Yendi because both she and the competition boring. The competition lacks talent from both the contestants and Yendi Phillips. The best Rising Stars season was when Christopher Martin won and I don’t think it’s going to get no better than that for now.

Dear Mr. Proppafix

I have some burning issues that I have to sort out before I will be able to progress with my life. I am a 28 year old married woman living in upper St Andrew with a blossoming career in marketing. My husband a handsome - well known businessman that many women consider attractive and throw themselves at him on a daily basis. We have been married for close to four years now and so far our relationship has been wonderful.

There is a huge skeleton in my closet that is getting to me; even to the point where I find it difficult to sleep at times because I feel so guilty. About six months into our marriage, I was doing some shopping on the mall one weekend when my ex- boyfriend who worked with a clothing company, called me and said he wanted to fit some of the new clothing that had just come from abroad. I hesitated but eventually agreed to pass by his place.

I had no intention of doing anything but trying on some clothes but when I was in the changing room, my ex opened the door on me and one thing lead to another and we ended up on the floor sexing each other like two mad people. He knew I couldn’t resist him because he was always the best lover I ever had. We made love a long time and I could tell that he really missed my body. The problem occurred when his friend who was in the other room sorting out some clothes ‘accidentally’ walked in on us and I couldn’t believe that my ex actually offered him ‘some’ instead of running him.

The Go Kart Track at Palisadoes will be transformed into an airport setting for the staging of Renaissance Disco’s Flight #19 anniversary party.

The world renowned sound system will be celebrating 19 years of providing great party vibes to party faithfuls. ‘This is the party of all Renaissance parties because we are going to transform the venue into an airport with check in counters, a terminal building, and even immigration officers and the captain of the flight. Every thing that happens at an airport will be there at the venue’, said Delano Thomas of Renaissance Disco.

Asked whether an airplane will be at the location, Delano said ‘Patrons will just have to come out and see what we have in store. We are putting in all the resources to make the party a success.

Apart from great music courtesy of the Renaissance Disco selectors and guests, patrons will have easy access to the bars and food. ‘We have a party class and a first class. First Class will be limited VIP and there will be separate entrances to give our patrons easy access into the party’, Thomas assured.

Patrons purchasing party class ticket ($1500 pre sold and $2000 at the gate) will access the inflight bar service which will offer drinks all night long. First class patrons ($2500 pre sold and $3000 at the gate) will experience a super inclusive service consisting of meals and bar service all night.

Limited Party Class discount tickets to the Renaissance Disco’s Flight #19 are available at Pizza Pazza in New Kingston at a cost of $1200.

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Lover boy Chris Brown and good girl gone bad Rihanna were spotted relaxing in the Hot Tub at their hotel on Sunday afternoon before attending the Teen Choice Awards. Both Chris Brown and Rihanna denied being a couple in several TV, magazine and radio interviews. But with these photos of Rihanna and Chris cuddling while she gives him a mini facial what next to think - or they together or not. Photos courtesy of Celebrity-gossip.net

This beauty was on her way to Day Dreams - RTI Weekend - Negril, Jamaica.

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By Krazy Katty
OutAroad.com Writer

An overwhelming burst of energy ripped through the Jungle Nightclub, Negril this morning as the fast rising Konshens and the ‘Energy God’ himself, Elephant Man, turned the place upside down.

Konshens was in a no nonsense mood. He came onstage after an extended wait that saw Black Chiney unleashing some hard hitting songs. Their stint behind the turntables was well appreciated as they dropped some dub plates that awoken the sometimes sleepily crowd that has been partying all day long.

The momentum climbed suddenly after girl group MBC left the stage and Konshens was introduced. He came onstage singing the hit single Winner, before warming the crowd with his fairly young but effective music catalogue. For the song Clap It he asked for three females onstage, however it was not forthcoming as they though his ‘young artiste $10,000 reward’ was not enough. Konshens also did Rasta Imposter, Dance Down, Woman Ago Kill Mi, and capped off his high energy performance with a song for his mother that was well received by the audience.

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