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Jamaican singer Frankie Paul leg was amputated due to an infection and he is recuperating in the hospital. Reports are that doctors had to cut the veteran singer’s foot from the ankles after he complained about having severe pains. Frankie Paul , born Paul Blake was born blind, but as a child had his sight partially restored by an operation on a hospital ship. He has been dubbed by some ' The Jamaican Stevie Wonder' .

MPR Consulting - Juno Award Nominee Kirk Diamond has teamed up with legendary reggae icon Derrick Morgan on "Conqueror ". The lead single from Kirk's upcoming 2016 untitled EP. Kirk who is well known for his penchant for old school dancehall and reggae, has candidly admitted to being influenced by the likes of Supercat and Jacob Miller and has tried to keep the essence in his various singles. Working on a project with a reggae legend is the culmination of a musical dream. Speaking on the song, Kirk explained, "The duet was an honor for me to do. A lot of people my age or younger may not know who Derrick Morgan is or even be familiar with his music so this was a way for me to at least reintroduce him to my supporters. It's an original song for those who may not know his 1967 version. I used parts of his verses as a chorus while I wrote and sang my verses." He further added, " The song is about conquering the fears of fighting for what you want. Knowing it won't be easy to achieve your goals but still be willing to fight and conquering while remaining true to yourself." Derrick Morgan Making his mark in Jamaican popular music, Derrick Morgan has worked with some of the biggest names in reggae music such as Desmond Dekker, Bob Marley, and Jimmy Cliff among others. The reggae crooner known for such classic, "Tougher Than Tough", "Do the Beng Beng", "Conquering Ruler", became the only artist in the 60's to ever to fill the places from one to seven on the Jamaican pop chart simultaneously. Retiring for the limelight because of health reasons, Derrick Morgan musical legacy continues on for newer generations through remixes such as "Conqueror", and "Tougher Than Tough" who was featured in the video game Scarface: The World is Yours. Distributed by digital giants 21st Hapilos Digital, Kirk Diamond and Derrick Morgan "Conqueror" is available on all major online stores such as iTunes.

A study by The NPD Group, a market research firm, found that Rihanna is the most marketable celebrity in the world. The Rihanna Navy has "more distinctive brand preferences" than fans of any other big-name celebrity, meaning she has 3.7 times as many endorsement opportunities as the average star. In second place was none other than Beyoncé, followed by Ne-Yo, Usher, and Wiz Khalifa. Perhaps surprisingly, the study found that Rihanna fans were especially likely to prefer Jeep as a brand, so don't be surprised if you see her driving one in a commercial soon.

Celine Dion's older brother Daniel is on his deathbed and only has hours left to live after a fight with cancer ... this according to TMZ The news comes less than 24 hours after the death of Celine's husband, Rene Angelil, who also died of cancer. Daniel, 59, has been fighting brain, tongue and throat cancer in Celine's native Montreal according to his sister, Claudette. He's surrounded by family, including their 89-year-old mother, but it's so bad the family doesn't think he'll make it through another week. Rene also died of throat cancer . Via: TMZ

KIDSTOCK is back!!! Popular Child Entertainers, Sonshine & Broccoli along with special guests, J Stix, Oozakazoo and Team T&J invite you to Rock, Pop and Glow at KIDSTOCK. All funds raised go directly to Chai Life Line Canada, a not for profit organization dedicated to helping Canadian children with serious illnesses and their family members. Children, ages 2-10 are invited to Sing, Dance and Create their way through KIDSTOCK with the popular entertainers. Complete with a Glitter Tattoo station, wondering Princess's and a Silent Auction, KIDSTOCK is sure to delight. Lisa Sonshine & Brock (Broccoli) Burford have been entertaining children and their parents for over a decade to rave reviews. The multi- talented duo combine their musical talent with infectious enthusiasm making them one of the most sought after child entertainers in Canada. Sonshine & Broccoli are celebrating the response to their just released third album "It's a Beautiful Day," a collection of upbeat "Pop Rock" originals for children. Combining crowd-pleasers from their live shows with new songs like, "Time Travel" a rock original that takes their young audiences on a journey through the ages. Bring your voices, imagination and spirit to KIDSTOCK 2016!!! EVENT: KIDSTOCK Rock, Pop and Glow DATE: February 7, 2016 PLACE: The Uptown Loft 2464 Yonge Street , Toronto, On. TIME: 10:00AM-12:00PM

P.O.S. Trinidad (Sonique Solutions) – T&T’s Carnival 2016 may be in full gear, however, amidst the plethora of all inclusives, cooler events and major concert shows planned for the Soca capital of Port-Of-Spain, the new annual mainstay in the Carnival calendar ‘Evolve’ recently encouraged several feters to journey to the central Trinidad borough of Chaguanas for a round of premium partying. For its 2016 edition the grounds of Presentation College Chaguanas were abuzz with the spirit of true festivity as the masses came out in fine fashion to party with past pupils and esteemed alumni of this prestigious educational institution. ‘Evolve’ attracted some of the country’s most enthusiastic Soca music fans which included several media personalities, renowned socialites and prominent businessmen. One 2016 ‘Evolve’ attendee was asked recently about her C2K16 party experience highlights. She made it clear that the ambience and amenities at the Presentation College all-inclusive reigned supreme. There was no shortage of food and drink at the event and the bars boasted a variety of premium drinks and spirits as well as shots, exotic mojitos and cocktails, while the food booths provided an assortment of local and multicultural delicacies which catered to the eclectic tastes of its loyal audience. The food selections ranged from Curry, Roasted Pork, Beef Sliders and Pepper Roti, to Creole dishes, Sandwich Stations, Corn Soup, Doubles and scrumptious desert offerings. Chutney-Soca Monarch Ravi B kept the Evolve fans moving. For several attendees this year’s entertainment line-up also brought lasting memories with performances from vibrant and talented performers 5 Star Akil, Sekon Sta, Jaiga and College Boy Jesse who moved the massive audience with their catalogues of Carnival hits. Much to the delight of both the younger and mature fetters, Chutney-Soca Monarch Ravi B brought a lively, pulsating vibe with his many crossover classics. In addition to the premium food and drink and excellent party and socializing atmosphere, perhaps the most unforgettable moment was the hyped up crowd singing in unison to the songs of artiste Kerwin Du Bois who rocked the audience with favourites such as “ Circles ”, “Monster Winer” and “Too Real”. The well dressed and well mannered audience held nothing back when Du Bois brought onstage Soca Songstress Patrice Roberts to perform their 2016 smash “ Unforgettable ”. Kerwin and Patrice turn up the tempurature at the fete It was indeed evident that Evolve 2016 was not only successful but will also remain a Carnival fixture for many seasons to come. The Presentation College Alumni will definitely ride this positive momentum going into all of their other upcoming efforts as patrons eagerly anticipate next year’s Carnival extravaganza.

15 years old Mickayla Williams dream one day of becoming a lawyer or an actress. She hails from Race Course, a small community in Clarendon, Jamaica, where she is a student of Garvey Maceo High. She enjoys reading, dancing, and surfing the internet. Recently Williams started seeing some of her dreams becoming a reality after winning the Miss Race Course Pageant. Winning this pageant was just the stepping stone for a talented and ambitious young lady with big dreams CEM had the chance to do Q&A the reigning Queen..... What one word best describes you? Determined- I believe there is nothing in this world too high or difficult to achieve if you only believe. What was it like for you winning the Miss Race Course pageant? I was excited and overwhelmed - I felt wonderful about winning a competition of this magnitude. It shows that hard work pays off. Each day, I was on time for practice and on pageant I eagerly wanted to showcase my talent and dazzle the crowd eyes with my beauty. Indeed, I was victorious, I was awarded: Miss Congenial, Best Talent and the greatest award the title of Miss Race Course 2015. How has your life changed since then? I have become a role model to young girls in my community. I am also now better known in the community and people who I’ve only seen once knows a lot about me through the Miss Race Course Pageant. Why did you enter the competition? Each year watching the ladies at the Miss Race Course Pageant inspired me, as I admired their confidence, talent pieces and elegance. This pushed me into entering, so I could get my own exposure. Did you feel you stood the chance of winning after you saw your other counterparts? After meeting the contestants, there was one particular person who seemed to be my only challenge, however, after practicing each day I watched her keenly and worked twice as hard on her weak areas. Also, I had confidence in myself and was very determined; I never gave up or saw myself less than a winner. What quality/ies you have that sets you apart from the other contestants? I am a very friendly person, and I got along well with all the contestants, if any, of the girls wanted help, I was always there to help. I think this quality helped a lot and that's why I was awarded Miss congenial. This prized was voted on by the contestants. What was the most challenging part for you during the contest? After entering, it was a little difficult to manage my time between school and the pageant. Having to write my introduction, practicing my questions, creating my original talent piece and at the same time studying for exams, doing homework and the most interesting part which was seeking votes for the Miss Popular sectional prize on Facebook. However, I dedicated the right amount of time each day to each task. As the title holder, you are now an Ambassador for your community, what do you hope to accomplish during your reign? As the title holder, I hope to get more young women active in their community, I hope to motivate and inspire them into being the best at whatever they want to do. For those of our readers who don’t know about Race Course what kind of community is it? Race Course is a humble community; it produces some exceptional people who are doing tremendously well in giving back to the community and being positive role models, like Mr. Khino Dunn the promoter of the pageant show. Do you think more role models are needed in your community? Race Course really needs more role models for the young people in the community to follow. More role models like Khino Dunn and his family (the promoter) are needed in Race Course to help develop the community. Who is your role model? My Aunt Candian Thomas is my role model because she believes in herself and tries to stay humble and that was what I did while I participated in this pageant What do you think is needed in the community to make it better? I believe that life is much more than riches and fame, therefore, the community it will take more than just money to build a great community. We need more jobs and role models, especially for young people. I admire people who believe in themselves and manage his/her family, try to help others and at the same time remain humble. What advice would you give to young girls wanting to enter Miss Race Course? My advice to young girls wanting to enter this competition is to be determined and believe in themselves because nothing is too hard to achieve. Is this end of your pageant journey or do you have hopes of entering other pageants? No, I hope to enter the Miss Clarendon pageant What is your career ambition? My ambition is to become a lawyer; this drives me to stay focused and to thrive for excellence in all I do Where do you see yourself in 5 years? I have fallen in love with begin a queen so I have decided that after finishing my study at the Garvey Maceo High School, I will enter the Miss Clarendon pageant. Who knows, maybe someday I will be crown Miss World. My community members appreciate me for making the proud. I represented them in such a fine style. ....................................................................................................... About the Miss Race Course Pageant The Miss Race Course Pageant started 8 years ago, for you girls in Race Course and adjoining Communities to compete for the title. This competition is one of the biggest community outings where families come together to witness and support our diverse and talented young women. The Pageant seeks to build and uplift the community through youth development and empowerment. The pageant is also a great way to foster harmonious relationships between the people of Race Course and adjoining communities.

Adele joined James Corden in a special, London-taped version of The Late Late Show’s Carpool Karaoke. Over the course of the 15-minute segment, the pair sing Adele hits alongside tracks by the Spice Girls and Nicki Minaj. Between songs, Adele shares some humorous stories about being Adele.

“Drop In The Ocean,” like global smash “Cheerleader” and “Hula Hoop,” appears on OMI’s debut LP Me 4 U. The video was directed by Daniel Czernilofsky, and a quick cameo by featured artist AronChupa .

Alan Rickman , best known for his roles in Harry Potter, Die Hard and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves , has died at the age of 69. His death was confirmed on Thursday by his family who said that he died “surrounded by family and friends”. Rickman had been suffering from cancer. The actor's career spanned decades and was filled with parts and performances that will continue to entertain generations of fans long after his passing. He became a household name playing Professor Severus Snape in the Harry Potter films. His film " Eye in the Sky, " about drone warfare in Kenya, is set to be release in March. He also did voice work for the upcoming " Alice Through the Looking Glass." Rickman is survived by his wife Rima Horton, whom he married secretly last year after meeting 50 years ago. After living together since 1977, the couple chose to finally marry in New York in April 2015.

Following on the heals of the Bandwagon Riddim , Backyard TV present another original composition name the "Water-Truck Riddim ". The Water-Truck Riddim was created for the purpose of Presenting two Exclusive peace Anthems. Young Reggae sensation, Tafari Lorman gave us the first one with a song called: " Back And Forth . The other song is a Words and harmony composition by the dynamic Mr Owner name: "Stop The War ". We hope these songs will encourage the world to take a pause for peace... and take this opportunity to show love and respect for one another. As the young little Water boy , Howell remembered that his Grandmother had put him in charge of making sure that water was always in the house at nights. Howell catch so much heat from his grandmother because he never took his job seriously until recently he was visited upon with the full knowledge of the meaning of what he was doing and understands that mama was preparing him to be a healer. The Water Truck is here to cool things down!