Two men have been indicted on murder and assault charges in connection with the death of rapper T.I.'s close friend Philant Johnson. The rapper was attending an afterparty following a performance at Bogart's nightclub in Cincinnati, OH in May 2006, when two men opened fire on his van - killing Johnson and injuring three other members of the star's entourage.

Pardon Thomas, 40 and Hosea Thomas, 34, were arrested in connection with the killing and were indicted on Thursday on several charges relating to the incident.

Johnson, who was 26, went to school with T.I. - real name Clifford Joseph Harris - and was an integral part of his recording career, according to Allhiphop.

Harris pleaded guilty in March to federal weapons charges and was sentenced to a year in prison, three years of supervised home detention, 1,500 hours of community service and a $100,000 fine.

Source: www.livesteez.com

By Nikisha Smith
Source: www.antiguasun.com

Reggae artiste Orville “Shaggy” Burrell spoke out against overt homophobia and violence in Jamaican dancehall lyrics, saying that artistes only suffer when they choose to go that route.

Speaking to the media before his performance at Antigua and Barbuda’s Romantic Rhythms festival, Shaggy said he believes there is too much emphasis being placed in song lyrics about homophobic behaviour and violence to be meted out to gays.

He said, “Dem have way more things a gwan than to sit down and wonder who is doing what and what they are doing, personally.”

The artiste said other more serious topics, such as child molestation, rape and domestic violence go under the radar because of the extended homophobic focus. Shaggy said that giving gay men attention empowers them, whether or not that is the intention of the singers.

“I just hope that the artistes can be smart about it and realise that it is a business, make up their mind and get past it,” he said.

A self-confessed ladies’ man who sings about more than what is happening in Jamaica’s backyard, Shaggy said he currently has the number one song, Feel the Rush, in Germany and Switzerland, while other artistes are having difficulties getting visas to even go perform in those same countries. “So who are the losers?” he asked.

Shaggy said the solution is to punish offending artistes through their pockets, fining them when they curse or sing anti-social lyrics or holding back portions of their performance fees until they successfully complete a show according to preset rules.

“I bet nobody woulda cuss. You start mess with an artistes’ money, believe me, dem man will walk the straight and narrow,” he said.

Shaggy said several top Jamaican artistes cannot get visas to perform either in the United States or Europe this summer because of their anti-gay lyrics. Some of those dancehall musicians who have been barred in the past for similar reasons include Capleton, Baby Cham and Beenie Man.

READ FULL STORY www.antiguasun.com

Secret Agent
OutAroad.com Writer

Barbie's publicist Ray Alexander has announced that contrary to a flurry of rumours that the singer succumbed to her wounds in hospital, Barbie is alive, doing well, and scheduled for release from Hospital tomorrow.

The rumour mill went into overdrive this morning, with wild reports that were circulated to even a leading media house. When the media house made checks, the story came up blank.
“There is no truth to it, nothing like that has happened,” complained Ray Alexander, publicist for Barbie.

“Someone has been going around telling lies about her, and it’s just not true,” he explained.
“I spoke to her just last night, she is doing fine and coming out tomorrow. They did many tests on her, cat scan and others, and she is fine,” Alexander told OutAroad.com.

Recently Beenie Man's rumoured girlfriend Barbie was hospitalized after her Mercedes Benz CLK320 got out of control and had a head on collision with an SUV. The latest artiste to be hospitalized is the beautiful female singjay Danielle "D.I." Isaacs the former girlfriend of Ricardo Fuller. The Singjay is now recovering after a break down late last night during a wardrobe final fitting for her upcoming, "Ready Body" music video shoot. She was hospitalized for exhaustion and dehydration. She has received intravenous fluids and ordered two weeks of bed rest.

According to D.I.'s agent, "Danielle has been working extremely hard; she is on a hectic exercise program. She has a long list of singles working on with various producers and has lost sight of the importance of consuming fluids. Right now Danielle is crushed by this set back however this has happened to many recording artistes: Usher, Kelly Rowland, Kid Rock, Mariah Carey so many others."

D.I.'s hospitalization has forced cancellation of scheduled studio sessions as well as postponed performances in Florida. D.I. wants her fans to know that she is following strict doctor's orders for a quick recovery and will be ready for Reggae Sumfest.

The good book reads, “To whom much is given, much is required,” and for Charmaine Munroe, better known to the world as Macka Diamond, it is quite clear that she not only knows this principle, but lives by it.

Just recently she again showed her kinder, gentler and more compassionate side by hosting an All School Beach Party at Ocho Rios’s Margaritaville, with proceeds from the event going towards the enhancement of the music departments of schools in and around the area.

The all day, incident free Beach Party, which was held on the 24th of May, was the first of its kind at the venue, usually reserved for visitors to the island, but with its success and benefit to the community, Macka Diamond and her company, DiamondDistrict Ja. along with Margaritaville, Ocho Rios, have agreed to again partner on yet another beach party, the Remix- Summer Edition, scheduled to be held on July 12th, at Margaritaville Ocho Rios, with proceeds again going towards the enhancement of the music department in schools.

Accused of sex with a minor, R. Kelly goes home a free man

By Brian Frederick
www.hollywoodtoday.net

CHICAGO, IL (Hollywood Today) 6/15/08 - - The first word out of the mouth of Robert Sylvester Kelly (41) after being acquitted of all child pornography counts against him. “Thank you Jesus, thank you Jesus, thank you Jesus,” he said, according to one attorney from his dream team, Sam Adam Jr.

In the case of The People of Illinois v. Robert Kelly, in Cook County, Illinois Circuit Court, Criminal Division, a court clerk clearly read the verdicts for each of the 14 counts of child pornography. “Not guilty,” the clerk said.

As each count was being read, the R & B star grabbed the hands of his lawyers, bowed his head low, shut his eyes tight and searched for the comfort of Jesus to save him from a life in prison. And that’s exactly what happened. Not surprising since the victim in the sex case refused to testify and neither did the victim’s parents.

“When all the facts came out, he (R. Kelly) would be cleared of these terrible charges. All he wants to do is move forward and put it behind him,” said a spokesperson in a released statement.

After six years of Chicago’s best prosecutors spending millions of the taxpayer’s dollars going after a superstar on weak and questionable evidence, the jury reached an acquittal for Kelly in three hours. The trial, lasting nearly four weeks, heard testimony of multiple sexual encounters from witnesses and were endured to watch a tape in which a male participant urinated on a female. The female victim calls the assailant, “Daddy” in the tape.”

Super conscious reggae artiste Richie Spice's latest entry on the albums chart, "Gideon Boot" has been slapped with an indefinite ban by the IRIE FM Programs Department. The ban extends not only to the material found on the album "Gideon Boot", but to all songs from his repertoire. According to IRIE FM officials, the song contained an expletive that could faintly be heard after the song had ended, and came as a surprise to Announcer Elise Kelly who was playing the song in her shift. Representatives from VP Records also expressed their shock upon hearing of the ban, and have begun taking corrective steps to rectify the situation.

The album was part of a deal with ace producer Bobby Digital, who was charged with the responsibility of selecting the final copies of the songs for the album, released on VP records label. Unofficial word from insiders is suggesting that a mistake was made on the part of the person charged with the responsibility of mastering the songs for the final album cut.

Members of Bonner Cornerstone Music-to which Richie Spice is now officially based- have expressed outrage at this mistake being made; one which has sought to cast a negative light on the otherwise positive and uplifting reggae act. Bonner Cornerstone officials have categorically stated this will not deter Richie Spice and members of Bonner Cornerstone Music from their path of spreading positive messages of love, unity and strength to persons around the world.

Source: www.mtv.co.uk

R. Kelly's lawyers try to prove that he’s not on the sex tape…

After just two days of testimony from 12 witnesses, the defense rested in R. Kelly's child-pornography trial, with only rebuttal and closing arguments to go.

Anyone expecting the R&B singer or the girl in question to take the stand was sorely disappointed. Compared to the explosive testimony of Stephanie "Sparkle" Edwards, and "threesome woman" Lisa Van Allen, there was no star witness for the defence.

The singer’s defence team focused on destroying the prosecution's case by criticising the witnesses and denying that it is R Kelly on the sex tape.

The lawyers suggested that the man is a look-alike who lacks a large mole on his back that Kelly has, arguing that a mark on the man’s back comes and goes during the tape. However, they provided no leads on this man’s identity and admitted that he must have had access to R Kelly’s house.

The defence talked about conspiracy theories. Kelly’s team suggested that there are many people who would want to set Kelly up. First and foremost on the list would be former mistress Van Allen. In reference to Sparkle, lawyer Ed Genson insinuated during cross-examination that she was still bitter over being dropped from Kelly's record label.

READ FULL STORYwww.mtv.co.uk

By Secret Agent
OutAroad.com Writer

As the artist walked free, news came out that ODPEM would be using him to raise awareness among the population, about the dangers of polluting gullies.

The officials at the office are apparently impressed with Mavado’s huge popularity and influence over the young dancehall crowd, and were even more convinced to use him because of his title the ‘Gully God’.

According to the reports, he’ll be used to voice a series of Public Service Announcements criticizing the pollution of gullies as well as asking people to dispose of their waste properly.

These developments should come as welcome news for Mavado fans, who were holding their collective breaths because of the court case, and who were disappointed because of his visa problems which were related to the case.

Ace deejay David ‘Mavado’ Brooks is a free man. The ‘Gangster for Life’ walked away from dogging gun-related charges that have thus far put some serious dents in his blossoming career.

Mavado appeared in the Gun Court, Down Town Kingston today (Thursday), and was freed after none of the two witnesses were available to testify.

Information reaching OutAroad.com suggests that the Jamaica’s Director of Public Prosecutions presented the court with a signed letter stating that the matter against Mavado should be dismissed and his fingerprint destroyed.

Mavado was locked up and charged on March 26, 2008 after being linked to a shooting incident that took place in July of last year. Sameer Coombs, who was believed to be an accomplice of Mavado, was arrested the same day.

The police had alleged at the time that Mavado and associates went to a bar on Manning’s Hill Road where an altercation developed with another man. According to police reports weapons were drawn and shots fired at the man. Movado had been questioned by the police, but was released without charge.

During the duration of the case Mavado was turned down by US authorities and also saw himself and other members of the Alliance banned from performing in several countries. The multimillion dollar question is whether Mavado will be granted a US visa and some of the travel bans lifted.

Let’s wait and see!

Shaniqua Tompkins, 50 Cent’s ex-girlfriend and mother to his son, not only blames the famous rapper for being a bad father, but went so far as to say that she believes he’s behind the blaze that burned the luxurious Dix Hills home early Friday, The New York Daily News reported.

Yesterday, Tompkins returned to the burnt $1.4 million mansion, but she didn’t just retrieve some belongings from the scorched home, she also scorched her former boyfriend.

"Tell him to call his son!" said Tompkins, adding that 50 Cent - real name Curtis Jackson - didn’t even call his 10-year-old son Marquise to check if he was ok after the blaze.

"A good father would do that!" said Tompkins.

The speed and size of the flames that engulfed the Long Island mansion were called "definitely suspicious" by officials investigating the case and there’s no doubt in Tompkins’ mind that the one behind the arson is 50 Cent.

The newest person to testify against R. Kelly in his child pornography trial is the artist’s former personal assistant, Lindsey Perryman.

The 1997 Grammy-award winner charged with 14 counts of child pornography, pleaded not guilty in the trial that could sentence him to 15 years in prison.

The woman worked for Kelly and his family from 1999 to 2006 and has repeatedly stated that she considers him a great boss who has done nothing wrong to her during their long-term collaboration.

"I didn't want to think it was them," said Perryman on Tuesday’s trial, according to the Associated Press, after watching the 27-minute videotape. Initially, she wasn’t sure that the video featured the two, but after watching it again she became "110 percent" sure about her former boss’ presence.

She said that "The image I saw looked exactly like Mr. Kelly," as quoted by the AP, and added that she also recognized the alleged victim on tape, especially because of her distinctive features and the way she moved her mouth, smiled and talked. Perryman met the young woman on several occasions over the past few years and her testimony might not be dismissed as easily as some of the rest have been.

According to the prosecutors, the tape was made between 1998 and 2000 and that the young woman videotaped with the artist was born in September 1984.

Four other Oak Park residents testified that it is Kelly and the alleged victim on the tape. Kelly's lawyers claim that none was close to Kelly or the alleged victim by the time the tape surfaced.

Source: www.efluxmedia.com

By Krazy Katty
OutAroad.com Writer

Internationally acclaimed producer Cordell ‘Skatta’ Burrell and his cousin Kirk Robinson are now nursing injuries after being involved in an accident at the intersection of Belvedere and Red Hills Road.

Reports reaching the offices of OutAroad.com are that at about 3 o’clock Saturday afternoon Skatta and his cousin were onboard a 2007 Suzuki GSXR motor bike. Upon reaching the intersection of Belvedere and Red Hills Road a motorist, driving a Toyota Caldina, swerved to avoid a pothole and collided with the bike.

According to an eyewitness, it was a done deal for the bikers who could have done nothing to avoid the collision.

“Yow mi coulda tell seh it (the collision) did ago happen. Di driver of the car was coming around the corner an’ si di pothole. Him try swerve out of the pothole but drifted way over di right of the corner. Same time a di bike that mi si buss di corner and that was it. The only thing mi can seh is that dem (Skatta and his cousin) lucky to be alive because dem fly about 6-7 ft. in the air before dem land and roll couple times well.

When OutAroad.com tried to contact Skatta his phone rang without an answer. However, reliable sources informed us that they were recuperating well.

By BOB CHRISTIE

Rapper DMX was arrested for the second time in a week Friday, this time after he was indicted on felony drug possession and misdemeanor animal cruelty charges.

A SWAT team with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office raided DMX's north Phoenix home at about 3 a.m. to serve arrest and search warrants and take him into custody on the indictment, sheriff's spokesman Capt. Paul Chagolla said.

DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, tried to barricade himself in his bedroom as a SWAT team entered but then came out.

He made an initial court appearance Friday where bail was sent at $7,500, said his local attorney, Cameron Morgan. Morgan said he expected bail to be posted quickly.

The indictment stems from an August search of the rapper's home prompted by reports of dogs being abused on his property. Detectives seized 12 pit bull dogs and dug up the remains of three others on the rural property.

READ FULL REPORT: www.abcnews.go.com

By Krazy Katty
OutAroad.com Writer

In a statement sent to OutAroad.com former GLK Entertainment Group partner Rodrick Reid, vehemently denied allegations that have been widespread in the media about him molesting a boy he was supervising.

Reid, who was a probation officer at the time of the alleged incident, was suspended from duty pending the outcome of the investigations. He was arrested and charged last Tuesday by detectives from the Centre for Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse (CISOCA) in Kingston (Jamaica).

After making his court appearance on Friday, Reid sent out a statement to several media interests and individuals stating the ‘innocent until proven guilty’ stance he should receive. We will give you, our readers, a peep at sections of Reid’s statement

Here Goes:

“Based on the advice of my attorneys-at-law, there is very little I can say concerning this matter before the Court. I AM INNOCENT OF THE CHARGES and in Jamaica, I should enjoy the PRESUMTION of being INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN guilty. The matter is before a court of law and not a court of public opinion. In this regard, legal tests and principles will be applied to determine truth and accuracy. Therefore, I call for patience and good sense to prevail while the Court makes a determination in the matter.”

By Crazy Katty
OutAroad.com Writer

OutAroad.com understands that dancehall deejay Deva Brat a member of the Portmore Empire was once again denied bail when he appeared in the Spanish Town Resident Magistrates’ Court yesterday. Deva Brat will have his next date of daylight on May 26.

Deva Brat, whose real name is Sheldon Smith, lawyer was present at this hearing, however he still failed to get bail for the deejay due to lack of information. A report coming from the court is that more information was needed from both his lawyer and the investigating officer, who did not turned up for court.

Deva Brat has been incarcerated since mid February. According to police reports on February 4, a 14-year-old girl, who is known to him, was walking by Smith’s house in Portmore, when he stopped her. The police added that he invited her into his house where he assaulted her. Deva Brat has vehemently denied these allegations.

There is also similar case pending against the artiste that also involves a 14-year-old girl. There is concern on the streets that his second offense would automatically affect the previous bail bond on the first case.

OutAroad.com will continue to track this one, and bring you the latest as it happens

News Brief

OutAroad.com understands that Jamaica’s #1 dancehall artiste Beenie Man who recently planned on settling his taxes with the government has now decided to fight the charges as the deejay strongly believe he should not be penalized for an error created by his former Management Team (Shocking Vibes).

In recent reports it is stated that the controversial deejay owes the country J$47-million (US$ 661, 00) in taxes.

In October last year (2007) a warrant was issued for the arrest of Beenie Man after he failed to appear in court to answer to several tax evasion charges.

Guyanese Government bans Mavado and Bounty Killer

Alliance leader Bounty Killer and Gangsta for Life Mavado have been black listed by the Guyanese government. According to Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee both artistes are banned from entering the country after the Bharrat Jagdeo administration suggested their track records are plagued with violence.

The banned was imposed after a recent performance by Bounty Killer who headlined a show that was disrupted by angry patrons due to a lengthy delay of show time which then followed by scores of alleged gun shots.

By Kon-Vick
OutAroad.com Writer

OutAroad.com walked away with the award for Best Magazine (Online & Offline) at the Caribbean 2008 Urban Music Award, which took place last Saturday at Sugarman’s Beach, St. Catherine, Jamaica.

OutAroad.com went up against YardFlex.com, Riddim Magazine, Soca News and Jamaicans.com.

OutAroad.com was formed on June 23, 2007 and due to our hard working team and adamant contributors, we have gained the status of being the number one entertainment website in Jamaica. OutAroad.com has become a household name, as the website keeps thousands of entertainment fans up to date with current happenings in the world of entertainment.

OutAroad.com receives daily traffic from over 25 countries such as Jamaica, the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Aruba, Croatia, Costa Rica, Venezuela, and several other locations across the globe.

For OutAroad.com it’s not about winning but more about being applauded for the hard work we have done. Our aim is to continue working hard as we seek a bigger share in the entertainment market and also to ensure that our readers get good quality entertainment news that is accurate and uplifting.

Thanks to all who have supported us from inception and those who have come on board since.

Official Nominees: (nominated by 1.5 million Caribbean music fans worldwide)

counts of evasion still comes with a hefty price: The actor on Thursday (April 24) was sentenced to three years in prison and fined up to $5 million, the maximum punishment possible under federal guidelines.

Though Snipes had escaped more serious charges that he'd been part of a scheme to defraud the IRS with bogus refund claims - a jury accepted his argument that he had innocently taken bad advice by questionable advisers - prosecutors urged U.S. District Judge William Hodges in Ocala, Florida, to hand out a tough sentence for the misdemeanors, and thus demonstrate to taxpayers that no one is exempt from paying up. (The IRS says Snipes had not filed taxes at all from 1999-2004.) ''The fact that Snipes was acquitted on two felony charges and convicted 'only' on three misdemeanor counts has been portrayed in the mainstream media as a 'victory' for Snipes,'' a 35-page government argument read, citing Snipes' ''brazen defiance'' of tax laws. ''The troubling implication of such coverage for the millions of average citizens who are aware of this case is that the rich and famous Wesley Snipes has 'gotten away with it.' In the end, the criminal conduct of Snipes must not be seen in such a light.''

Source: www.ew.com

Hollywood star Wesley Snipes will learn later whether he is to be sentenced to three years in prison for tax fraud.

The star of the Blade Vampire films has been called before a federal court for failure to file his taxes.

In February, Snipes was acquitted of five out of eight counts - including felony fraud and conspiracy charges - which each carried up to five years in prison.

But the action star was convicted of three lesser charges of willful failure to file a return.

Prosecutors are pressing for the maximum sentence, saying they want the court to make an example of a "notorious" and "inveterate" offender.

The government has said he owes more than £1.3m.

Snipes' lawyers say he deserves only probation for his crimes, and have submitted three dozen letters from friends attesting to his character.

Those coming to his aid included actors Denzel Washington and Woody Harrelson.

Source: www.news.sky.com

By Kon-Vick
OutAroad.com Writer

The woes for the 'Gully God' have escalated beyond the shores of Jamaica after he was denied entry into the United States. News reaching the offices of OutARoad.com is that after landing in New York, Mavado was put on a plane heading back to Jamaica by the immigration officers in that country.

Mavado was recently given back his travel documents by law enforcement officers in the island who declared that he was free to fly, however the United States authority shared a different view.

Mavado recently turned in himself to the police after he was made aware that he was wanted for questioning in a shooting incident that took place in the Manning's Hill Road area in July of last year. He was subsequently charged with two counts of shooting with intent and illegal possession of a firearm. After posting bail, Mavado's travel documents were returned to him by local officials who declared he was 'free to fly'.

By Kon-Vick
OutAroad.com Writer

Bounty Killer’s Deadly Alliance tour has been under heavy attack by gays in Europe. The gays pledged that all his shows in Netherlands, France, Belgium, Italy and Switzerland will be canceled, but despite their Europe-wide spread campaign to stop Bounty Killer’s Deadly Alliance tour, he managed to get one show off the ground that was recently held in Stratford Rex, east London.

OutAroad.com understands that Peter Tatchell who’s also the coordinator of Outrage, expressed his anger at the police for letting this show took place. It was understood that the cops vowed to stop every shows that includes dancehall artistes such as Bounty Killer.

After failing to stop Bounty Killer's Dead Alliance show at Stratford, the gays managed to overcome their defeat and is once again rejoicing after forcing the promoters to postponed another of The Deadly Alliance concerts that was supposed to be held last night (April 10) at Vienna, Volksgarten.

Outrage promised to continue their Stop The Hate Music Campaign against any artistes who had refused to sign the Reggae Compassionate Act. By signing this act it disables dancehall artistes from performing songs that glorify or encourage violence.

iTunes Canada has removed several songs with anti-gay lyrics from its online store, in response to a campaign led by Egale and Stop Murder Music.

The songs - by Jamaican dancehall artists Buju Banton, Elephant Man and TOK - contain lyrics that advocate the killing of gays.

"iTunes is exercising its corporate responsibility by pulling this murder music and raising the bar for other retailers and distributors to do the same," says Akim Larcher, founder of SMM. He calls iTune's decision a victory for the gay community in Canada and in the Caribbean.

Egale and SMM wrote to iTunes in January, asking for homophobic tracks to be removed from the online store. They noted three songs that promoted violence against gays, and those tracks have now been removed.

By Kon-Vick
OutAroad.com Writer

Photo courtesy of classical-reggae-interviews.org

OutAroad.com received a depressing letter last night informing us of the death of Cedella Marley Booker who has passed away peacefully in her South Florida home. Cedella who’s the mother of the late reggae icon Robert Nesta Marley was 81 years old.

According to a source close to the family Cedella Marley died of natural causes.
“She died peacefully in the surroundings of all her friends and love ones”.

It’s evident that the great reggae icon Bob Marley inherits his musical talent from his mother as she was also a great musician and author. Cedella released two greatly produced albums titled “Smilin’ Island of Song” and “Awake Zion”. As an author she had written two magnificent books about her son.

You can listen to Cedella’s songs on her Myspace.com/cedellamarleybooker

From the OutAroad.com team and on the behalf of all Jamaicans we take this time out to send condolences to the Marley family and friends.

By Secret Agent
OutAroad.com Writer

The local entertainment scene was jolted again yesterday, with news that local alcohol giant Red Stripe has pulled its sponsorship from all live music events.

The company feels that the music at these events has become too negative and too violent for its brand to become associated with.

The company broke the news in a statement yesterday. It said it has pulled sponsorship because of a worrying and negative trend of glorifying violence which has crept into some of the music in recent years.

The two most immediate and large concerts that will feel this blow are annual staples on the Reggae and Dancehall calendar; Reggae Sumfest, which has enjoyed title sponsorship from Red Stripe for years, and Sting, which also benefits from one of the company’s brands.

The company noted that the move was also in response to concerns that have been expressed about this trend by Jamaicans at home and abroad.

According to Red Stripe, the violence described in the music has far-reaching and damaging implications for the industry and for the country as a whole. The company said that it will not be party to this, and as a result has made a difficult decision to withdraw sponsorship from live music events.

By Secret Agent
OutAroad.com Writer

There are more developments into the shooting at the British Link Up dance held at La Roose in Portmore (Jamaica) last month.

The St. Catherine South Police have charged one of the licensed firearm holders. He is Michael Robinson of an address in St. Andrew.

They’ve charged him with three counts of shooting with intent, assault and illegal possession of a firearm. Police sources say he was pointed out in an identification parade yesterday and has since been placed in police custody.

This is the second development in the case since the deadly incident three weeks ago.
Just this past Wednesday, one of the promoters of the dance, 34-year-old Yvonne Reid, popularly known as Lena British, pleaded guilty to breaching the Noise Abatement Act. She was fined $80,000 which she reportedly paid.

A TV host and member of the media was assaulted by a security guard and an undercover police officer at Reggae All Stars, a show held on March 29th 2008 in Nassau, Bahamas.

The Tuff Gong show which featured Beenie Man, Elephant Man, Ky-Mani Marley, Anthony B and Tessanne Chin alongside the best Bahamian artistes such as Sammi Starr and Jah Hem was billed as a major highlight in the entertainment calendar for 2008.

Unfortunately a string of organizational problems caused some major problems for the media personnel present and in one case these minor disturbances caused a major violation.

BE TV arrived at the venue with a crew of four and had to be escorted into the venue and the backstage area by the head of security because the promoter did not have press bands available at the venue. The crew informed the promoter and security that the producer would arrive later while the crew was already shooting the first set of performances. When one of the hosts went outside, again informing security that he would only be outside for 5 minutes to pick up the producer, the problems started at the gate separating the VIP area from platinum/ backstage.

One Bailed, One in Jail….Deva Bratt and Mavado Head To Court In May

By: Secret Agent
OutAroad.com Writer

Dancehall stars Deva Bratt and Mavado are heading back to court in May, but only one will get to leave prison walls this weekend.

Mavado was granted 200,000 dollars bail when he appeared in court this morning, but Deva Bratt had no such luck during his appearance in court yesterday. He was remanded until May 1st.

Both deejays are facing serious charges of a very different nature. Mavado faces charges of shooting with intent and illegal possession of firearm, while Deva Bratt is charged with carnal abuse.

OutAroad.com understands that Deva Bratt, whose real name is Sheldon Smith has been incarcerated since mid February. Yesterday was his second attempt at bail. The police allege that on February four, a 14 year old girl who is known to him was walking by his house in Portmore, when he stopped her and talked to her. The police claim that he invited her into the house where he assaulted her. Deva Bratt has denied these allegations.

It seems Movado’s past just won’t leave him alone.

By: Secret Agent
OutAroad.com Writer

OutAroad.com understands that the fast rising dancehall star has again run into trouble with the law. Movado was arrested last night (March 26) and slapped with some serious charges that bring lengthy jail time behind them if he’s ever convicted.

He was charged with two counts of shooting with intent and illegal possession of a firearm, based on an incident dating back to July last year. The artist showed up for questioning last night, and following the interview, he was thrown into a cell. It’s unclear at this time at which police station he is being held.

That incident took place on Manning’s Hill Road in St. Andrew. It was alleged at that time that Movado was a witness to a shooting there. The police had alleged at that time that Mavado and associates went to a bar on Manning’s Hill Road where an altercation developed with another man. The police claim that weapons were drawn and shots fired at the man. Movado had been questioned by the police, but was released without charge. Now it seems the police have got enough information to charge him. They have declared that the artist will remain in custody for at least another 24 hours.

OutAroad.com will continue to track this one, and bring you the latest as it happens.