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News Americas, MIAMI, Florida, Weds. The two started dating in late 2011 got engaged in 2016. The photo has gotten over 178,000 likes to date. Sports Illustrated American model and actress, Kate Upton, is showing off all her curves in the Turks & Caicos Islands. April 19, 2017: Sports Illustrated American model and actress, Kate Upton, is showing off all her curves in the Turks & Caicos Islands. The Michigan-born Upton posted a photo of herself in a skimpy halter neck blue bikini with Dior sunglasses on Instagram under the hash tags #kateupton #turksandcaicos #funinthesun. Upton, 24, is reportedly in the Caribbean island on romantic break with fiancé Justin Verlander.
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News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. The series is based on a young adult book and going and Luke plays Mr. April 7, 2017: Here are the top stories making news on the Caribbean entertainment scene for the week-ending April 7, 2017:
Fake News Hits Vybz Kartel
Vybz Kartel is in prison but he is still big news in dancehall circles. Kartel, born Adidja Palmer, Shawn "Storm" Campbell, Kahira Jones, and Andre St John are currently serving life sentences for the murder of Clive "Lizard" Williams. His breakout role was with Denzel Washington in Antwone Fisher in 2002, for which he won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead Actor and a handful of BET Awards for his performance. Thomas now lives in Charlotte, N.C. Attorney Miguel Lorne, who represents Kartel's co-accused and DJ Shawn Storm (real name Shawn Campbell) said the letter sent to some media outlets making the claim was not penned by Vybz Kartel. "That letter is not authentic.
Porter, a guidance counselor who fails to get help from a mental health professional or even to call the star, Hannah's parents to alert them when she admits to him that she is suicidal. Billy Ocean For Tyne Fest
Grammy-winning Trinidad-born star Billy Ocean will headline this year's Mouth of the Tyne Festival in the UK. So much so that a fake news report circulated earlier this week on social media that the Jamaican-born dancehall star is giving his life fully to Jesus and getting baptized in prison. Nothing could be further from the truth. Luke, 42, has been on the scene for some time. while Bailey moved to a new lakeside home in Atlanta last fall. The couple split amicably. All four men legal teams are preparing their appeal documents for submission by the summer and preparing for a trial by the end of the year. Vybz Kartel hit by fake news. Tickets for Billy Ocean cost £20 for adults and £10 for children and go on sale from 9 a.m. Reports are that the divorce, filed in Fulton County Superior Court on February 21, could be finalized by the court later this month. The star will take to the stage in the stunning surroundings of Tynemouth Priory and Castle on Sunday, July 9th. today, April 7, at www.ticketmaster.co.uk , www.eventim.co.uk and www.seetickets.com and from 10am at the Playhouse Whitley Bay box office. Guyanese American Actor Derek Luke In New Netflix Series
Guyanese American Actor Derek Luke is in the new Netflix Series 13 Reasons Why. That Peter Thomas & Cynthia Bailey Divorce
Looks like Jamaican Peter Thomas and his former super model wife, Cynthia Bailey, will officially be divorced this month. They were married in July, 2010 on second season of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" at the Fernbank museum. But if it was true the defence team would have known about it," Lorne said. They have all maintained their innocence. I have not seen the letter.
31, 2017. RiRi's philanthropy includes founding an oncology and breast cancer treatment center, and her charity, the Clara and Lionel Foundation Scholarship Program, which gives scholarships to Caribbean students attending U.S. Their second and new album "SACRED SOUND" debuted at #1 on the Itunes Reggae Charts and on Billboard. 31, 2017: Here are the top stories making news on the Caribbean entertainment scene for the week-ending Mar. Due to Terrence Howard suffering from an alleged allergic reaction on the final day of her shooting, she did not receive it. Iya Terra, or "Higher Ground," is a California band led by lead guitarist and vocalist, Nathan Feinstein and includes bassist Nick Loporchio, Luis Tovar on keys, drummer, Blake Bartz and Nick Sefakis on rhythm guitar. Henson, butt heads on the set. That Nia Long, Empire Feud
Caribbean-roots star Nia Long's has chosen a more diplomatic response to reports swirling in the media that she and The Empire's leading lady, Taraji P. Wilhelmina CEO, Bill Wackermann, in a statement said: "We're thrilled to work alongside Nicki Minaj and her team. "In respect to her working relationships with the cast, she came onto this project, in the first place, because of her long-standing friendship and professional relationship with Terrence Howard. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images)
Iya Terra has taken over the top spot on the Billboard Reggae chart for a second week running with "SACRED SOUND." But who exactly is Iya Terra? (Photo by Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic)
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News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. We are not aware of any complaint, suit or case against her from anyone involved in the show."
Empire's showrunner, Ilene Chaiken, also denied the allegations in a statement to the Chicago Tribune. Call Her Nicki Minaj The Model
Trinidad-born rapper and businesswoman, Nicki Minaj, is adding another title to her resume – that of model. Actress Nia Long at the the BET 2017 American Black Film Festival Honors Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 17, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. Mar. Last month, Rihanna was named by Harvard as their Humanitarian of the Year. The star has been signed by Wilhelmina Models. The Bajan-born star is set To be honored for empowering young women at this year's69th annual Parsons Benefit. "We stand by our comments this morning that Nia has always, and continues to be, a consummate professional on set," her rep wrote. After receiving a great response and several requests to put out more music, Iya Terra released their first full-length album, "Full Circle," on April 14th, 2015. She has been seen wearing designs by Melitta Bauemeister, Matthew Dolan, and Snow Gao, plus BFA Fashion Design graduate Melody Ya Jun Lin. Joel Towers, executive dean of Parsons School of Design, noted in a statement that Rihanna has worn designs by alumni of the school on a number of occasions in the past. universities. She made the announcement to her fans on Instagram this week. Another Honor For Rihanna
Rihanna is seen on March 23, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by XPX/Star Max/GC Images)
Looks like the year of honors for Rihanna. According to sources on the set, the Brooklyn-born Long was disrespectful and unprofessional throughout her time on the show. Minaj joins the agency after making history for the most Billboard Hot 100 hits of any female artist in chart history. SACRED SOUND is #1 on the Reggae Billboard Charts. She is a style pioneer and icon."
Who Is Iya Terra? But her rep has come forward, denying all of the allegations, stressing that Long has been nothing but professional to all parties involved throughout the entire filming process.
The group began their musical journey in Los Angeles inspired by the sounds of the Roots music in South Bay and San Diego. The band's first recorded release consisted of a 6 song self-titled EP that dropped in the spring of 2014. Thank you to everyone who has supported us," the group posted on Facebook this week. "Give thanks! The group says it is taking the messages of traditional Roots-Reggae and seamlessly mashing them up in a "today" version. Musicians Danny Monar, Luis Tovar, Blaze Bartz, Nathan Feinstei and Nick Loporchio of the band Iya Terra. Long, took to Instagram this week to post a simple graphic that stated: "Time Discovers Truth."
Her response came following the Henson/Long alleged blow-up and after the 46-year-old actress, who traces her roots to Trinidad, Grenada and Barbados, threatened to sue the show over an improper goodbye, which was allegedly outlined in her contract.
Sammi landed a recording contract with Sony Music Latin for his single "Jump in Da Line" after winning the Music Masters Competition during the 2015 Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival organized by the Bahamas National Festival Commission. "Jump in Da Line" is inspired by Junkanoo and it describes the Bahamian Junkanoo festival including the groups in formation and lines all moving to the sound of the rhythm. About Sammi Starr
Sammi Starr is a renowned Bahamian recording artist and producer in the Caribbean. For more information, please visit: www.sammistarrmusic.com Fans can also add Sammi's music to their photos themselves visiting www.sammistarrmusic.com. The song has received extensive airplay since its release and you can listen to it on the platform of your preference clicking here. Sony Music recording artist, Bahamas-born Sammi Starr. Sammi will search for his favorite photos and videos posted on Instagram with the hashtag #Bahamas and share them back with a soundtrack, his Bahamian Carnival anthem "Jump in Da Line" as well as an invitation to visit his web page. Sammi Starr is launching "#Bahamas" on Tuesday, March 28th on his website www.sammistarrmusic.com as well as on Instagram. "When you come to The Bahamas you are surrounded by beauty, music, culture, history and great vibes. He represents The Bahamas with pride at international events throughout the Caribbean and in the United States. NASSAU, Bahamas, March 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ – Bahamas-born Sammi Starr, Sony Music recording artist, is proud to announce the launch of "#Bahamas, Your Best Picture Deserves My Best Song", a grassroots social media campaign aiming to share with the world Sammi's love for his country and the sounds of its Junkanoo festival through his song "Jump in Da Line", a single produced and remixed by Latin Grammy® winner, DJ Buddha. I find thousands of pictures on Instagram of Bahamians and visitors having the time of their lives here. His style has been described as a unique blend of Marvin Gaye, Usher, Kanye West and John Legend with an island twist. They inspired me to add my song "Jump in Da Line" as the soundtrack to their most vivid memories as we all celebrate together Junkanoo style through #Bahamas!" said Sammi.
She boasts 76 overall entries while Franklin slides to second with 73. NICKI MINAJ
Nicki Minaj latest look. "LAPD another case of mistaken identity.
14 at New York City's Cipriani Wall Street. Fast Color is directed by Julia Hart and produced by Oscar-nominated Jordan Horowitz (La La Land) under his Original Headquarters banner and LD Entertainment's Mickey Liddell and Pete Shilaimon (Jackie). But this is just another one of my passions. "It's not like I'm not going to be a singer, of course – that's my passion. launch for the line held at Tao Downtown. Mar. Wyclef Jean, seen here performing onstage at the Prince Tribute Concert during 2017 SXSW Conference and Festivals at Lady Bird Lake on March 17, 2017 in Austin, Texas, says he was mistakenly arrested by the LAPD. "Through everything that I've been doing, it's about building Jason Derulo the brand," Derulo told PeopleStyle at the N.Y.C. Prior to this, Franklin had the record for more than 40 years. WYCLEF JEAN
Haitian-born rapper Wyclef Jean this week claimed he was arrested by Los Angeles police for "absolutely nothing."
Jean, 47, posted video of officers putting him in handcuffs after he says he was mistaken for a man who robbed a nearby gas station. Long will also have a guest-starring role on Fox's hit Empire and recurs as Izzy on Amazon's Hand of God. RIHANNA
Rihanna shows off her robe on Instagram. Bajan star Rihanna is set to hold a third ball to raise funds for her Clara Lionel Foundation. "It's a great way to celebrate the Clara Lionel Foundation's accomplishments as well as bring awareness to our mission globally. I love creating this stuff."
Trinidad-born actress Lorraine Toussaint (Orange is the New Black, Rosewood) has signed on to the drama thriller Fast Color. (Instagram)
Trinidad-born rapper Nicki Minaj has made history by becoming the only woman with the most Billboard Hot 100 hits of all time. JASON DERULO
Haitian American singer Jason Derulo is taking his love of fashion to the next level. The Young Money rapper surpassed Aretha Franklin to take the throne. "New York always offers the perfect backdrop for an amazing event, which is why I am thrilled to have Diamond Ball there," Rihanna said in a release. The foundation has since teamed up with fashion house Dior and was even recognized when Rihanna received Harvard University's Humanitarian Award. I know it'll be a night to remember!"
Rihanna founded the Clara Lionel Foundation and named it after her grandparents Clara and Lionel Braithwaite in 2012 with the goal to support underprivileged communities in health, education and art. SEAN PAUL
Sean Paul is getting ready to drop a new single called 'Body.' The Jamaican-born artist, who is currently enjoying some success with a top 10 single on the Hot 100 chart "Rockabye" with Clean Bandit and British singer Anne Marie, is teaming up with American hip hop group Migos for the single. She joins Bryan Callen, Tim Meadows, Rachel Crow and Summer Parker in the pilot. Black man with red bandana robbed a gas station as I was in the studio working but i'm in handcuffs?" he wrote on Twitter, along with video showing him up against a cop car. (Photo by Hutton Supancic/Getty Images for SXSW)
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News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. 24, 2017: Here are the top stories making news on the Caribbean entertainment scene for the week-ending Mar. The singer apparently fit the physical description provided to police by the robbery victim and his car also matched the description of the thief's vehicle. The third annual Diamond Ball is set to go down Sept. NIA LONG
Caribbean-roots actress Nia Long is set to star in the ABC's untitled spinoff from comedy series The Goldbergs. 24, 2017. Derulo, 27, has partnered with Antonio Brown's streetwear-meets-luxury sneaker brand as a co-designer for LVL XIII (pronounced Level Thirteen).
Rihanna continues a historic climb up the Billboard Hot 100. Gong' Marley" and is also growing at radio as the YouTube video nears 200,000 cumulative views. The Tobago-born singer was just awarded with the Victoires de la Musique in February in Paris after a successful Trinidad carnival with the hit single 'Leave Me Alone.' Rose with her Calypso sound system will be performing in a private show on March 26th in the East Village. Show time is 8 p.m. The album has already gone certified Gold in France and is set to go Platinum. The pic is directed by Juila Hart and produced by La La Land Oscar nominee Jordan Horowitz under his Original Headquarters banner and LD Entertainment Jackie producers Mickey Liddell and Pete Shilaimon. Meanwhile, Rihanna may collaborate with some the biggest names in the music industry. Mar. Billy Ocean
Trinidad-born, UK-based pop singer Billy Ocean along with Taylor Dane will play the Pompano Beach Amphitheater in Pompano, FL, tonight, Friday, Mar. Now, the sole holder of fifth place, RiRi sits below The Beatles (29), Madonna (28), Mariah Carey (26), and Janet Jackson (24), according to Billboard. Reggae's Queen Ifrica's latest studio album "Climb" debuted at #1 this week. Information can be obtained here. 17, 2017: Here are the top stories making news on the Caribbean entertainment scene for the week-ending Mar. According to a new report from Variety, Amazon has acquired the distribution rights to the musical drama Annette, in which Rihanna will star with Girls' Adam Driver. Reggae Charts
A Jamaican has at again taken the number one spot on the Billboard Reggae charts. 17, 2017. With "Love on the Brain," she lands her 22nd top five smash on the chart, breaking away from Elvis Presley on the most top fives of all time list. Calypso Rose
The US launch of Calypso Rose's album 'Far From Home' will be held this Sunday at the Standard East Village Penthouse in NYC. "
The video and first single "Trueversation features Damian 'Jr. at 1806 NE Sixth St., Pompano Beach. Sales of the album were bolstered by an in-store/acoustic performance event at VP Records' Florida location as well as strong digital album downloads. The plot centers around a widowed stand-up comedian who discovers his young daughter possesses a "surprising gift."
Lorraine Toussaint
Trinidad-born Hollywood actress Lorraine Toussaint has reportedly signed on to drama thriller 'Fast Color,' opposite Gugu Mbatha-Raw. Billy Ocean has collected a pile of Gold and Platinum records across the world and hit the number one spot worldwide on pop charts including the USA, Australia, Germany, Holland, and the UK. Filming is underway in New Mexico. 17, 2017. Tickets start at $35. Reggae's Queen Ifrica
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News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Returning to the scene after a six year hiatus, Climb is receiving rave reviews from fans and music critics alike for its timely messages and inspirational lyrics.
At first glance, the two worlds seem glaringly different, but they share a host of commonalities linked through a love of music, football and fashion. Mar. 10, 2017: The United States' government says several Caribbean countries, including Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Haiti and the Bahamas, discriminate against Rastafarians. But one of the largest sports apparel companies globally is using a Rastafarian as the face of it new Spring Summer 2017 collection. The collection reinvents staples of modern menswear through iconic military jackets, tracksuits, knitted polo shirts, and the signature adidas 3-stripe trainers and leisure shoes. But let's face it; the discrimination is global in many cases, because of ignorance, stereotyping and mis-information. For SS17, SPEZIAL turns its attention to the parallels between Jamaican reggae culture and British football casual culture. Chronixx recently performed "Majesty" and "Likes" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon dressed in adidas SPEZIAL SS17 and kicked off his North American leg of his headlining tour.
See more tour date here. The collection is part of the adidas Originals output and the company says SPEZIAL is inspired by the rich sportswear heritage of its own archive and its global cultural impact. Jamaica reggae singer Chronixx, 24, is the face of the adidas SPEZIAL Spring Summer 2017 collection. The adidas SPEZIAL SS17 limited drop will be available on March 17th and the full collection on March 24 at select retailers globally and online at adidas.com/Originals. By NAN ET Editor
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Like his "eternal inspiration," Erroll Garner, Alexander— listed at Number 5 in The Fifty Greatest Jazz Piano Players of All Time (Hal Leonard Publishing) gives the hardcore-jazz-obsessed much to dig into while also communicating the message to the squarest "civilian."
Alexander is most widely known as an upper echelon master of the swinging piano trio function, as he has demonstrated with several top-shelf groups, including iconic units with bassist John Clayton and drummer Jeff Hamilton, and with the legendary bassist Ray Brown and guitarist Herb Ellis. In August 2000, the Jamaican government designated Alexander Commander In The Order Of Distinction for outstanding services to his homeland as a worldwide music ambassador. A native of Kingston, Jamaica, Alexander also performs frequently with Harlem-Kingston Express, a double trio in which he coalesces his love for hard-swinging jazz with musical flavors that reflect his Jamaican heritage, shifting between an acoustic trio and master Jamaican practitioners of electric bass and drums. In the course of any given performance, Alexander covers a repertoire spanning a broad range of jazz and Jamaican musical expression—the American songbook and the blues, gospel and bebop, calypso and reggae. You can also like him on Facebook at facebook.com/officialmontyalexander or keep up to date on his performance on Twitter at @montyHKE. March 6., 2017: Minneapolis jazz fans will be in for a treat this Wednesday, March 8, 2017 as Grammy-nominated, award-winning Jamaican jazz pianist and band leader, Monty Alexander, and his Harlem Kingston Trio, bring the warmth of Jamaica to the Dakota Jazz Club and Restaurant. Grammy Nominated Legendary Jamaican Jazz Great Monty Alexander. Along with his swinging jazz piano interpretations, Alexander says he will be bringing his Jamaican heritage – all stirred up for an uplifting 'One Love' experience – at the rare Minneapolis' entertainment gem at 1010 Nicollet, Minneapolis, MN. Tickets are $35 and $30, respectively, and can be secured now here or directly at sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1128014&presenter=DAKOTA&venue=&event=. News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Mon. Alexander and his band will perform only one show only so get your tickets now. Furthermore, every Labor Day weekend since 2010, Alexander has served as Artistic Director and perennial performer at his namesake Monty Alexander Jazz festival in Easton, Maryland. He tours the world relentlessly with various projects, delighting a global audience drawn to his vibrant personality and soulful message. ABOUT ALEXANDER Alexander is an American classic. For more on Monty Alexander and his music visit him on YouTube or at montyalexander.com. His spirited conception, documented on more than 70 CDs, draws upon the timeless verities: endless melody-making, effervescent grooves, sophisticated voicings, a romantic spirit.
With an eye for detail and perfection, the New York based March, honed his design skills at the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts, obtaining practical experience while working in the costume department. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
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News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Skip Marley
Skip Marley, grandson of the late great Robert Nesta Marley, just released a music video for his new single, "Lions." The lyrics takes on an explicitly political message as Skip sings: "If ya took all my rights away / If ya tellin' me how to pray / If ya won't let us demonstrate / You're wrong." The video itself features Marley and other young people, all dressed in black, plotting and rising up against a tyrannical fascist dictator in a dystopian future. Patrons attending the runway show of the Jamaican-born New York based designer Glenroy March and House of D'Marsh were thrilled with the fantasy ball that was presented. Prince Harry
Prince Harry has returned to Jamaica but this time not for an official visit but for his best friend's wedding. Dior, Rihanna Non Profit Announces Partnership
Dior has announced its partnership with Rihanna's Harvard award-winning nonprofit organization, The Clara Lionel Foundation. The Prince is set to be joined by girlfriend Meghan Markle at the super exclusive Round Hill Hotel and Villas. The 44-year-old Jamaican star welcomed his first child this week, a little boy named Levi Blaze Henriques. The artist and his wife Jodi "Jinx" Stewart Henriques made the announcement on Instagram on Sunday, but it is unclear when the baby was born. Check out the video here. House of D'Marsh Fall 2017
Part of the The House of D'Marsh Fall Collection for 2017. March opened the show with the "Belle of the Ball" getting dressed for her first ball, assisted by "Men-In-Waiting." Inspired by characters from popular fairy tale favorites, the exquisite collection was strikingly tailored with careful attention to detail and precision. Sean Paul Has A Son
Dancehall star Sean Paul is a dad. 3, 2017. Mar. Chronixx
Meanwhile, reggae singer Chronixx, fresh from a performance on Feb. Founded by Rihanna in 2012, the non-profit is dedicated to funding and facilitating groundbreaking education, health and emergency response programs for impoverished communities globally. 3, 2017: Here are the top stories making news on the Caribbean entertainment scene for the week-ending Mar. In support of Rihanna's philanthropic efforts, Dior will be donating a percentage of proceeds from each "We Should All Be Feminists" t-shirt – made famous on their Spring 2017 runway and Riri's Instagram – to the foundation. The House of D'Marsh presented its Fall 2017 collection recently at the midtown location of Coco Mat during New York Fashion Week (NYFW). The dresses in this collection are all inspired by characters from popular fairy tale favorites Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella. To view the full collection, visit En Blanc Couture NYC at 1190 Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn or dmarshcouture.com
House of D'Marsh had its genesis in spring 2003 when designer Glenroy March launched his spring collection during Caribbean Fashion Week in Jamaica's capital city, Kingston. Lior Ben-Hur and his band Sol Tevél achieved a career milestone with his first CD, proving once again the growth and diversification of reggae music beyond Jamaica. The Jamaica Gleaner reports that Harry touched down in Montego Bay to attend his best friend, Tom 'Skipp' Inskip's wedding. 24th on the Tonight Show, opened his North America tour at Toad's Place, New Haven, CT, yesterday, Thursday March 2, 2017. 14 on Billboard Magazine's Reggae chart for the week ending March 4th. The House of D'Marsh has received numerous editorials in a variety of local and international fashion and consumer magazines. This start gave rise to the pursuit of a passion by a talented Jamaican who would later go on to stun audiences not just locally but internationally. The MoBay wedding comes amid rumors that Harry may pop the question to the divorced Markle sometime this summer. Chronixx will head across North America for a four-month-long tour of North America while also preparing for the release of his upcoming album Chronology, which is set to hit the streets early March. The "We Should All Be Feminists" t-shirts are available in all Dior retail boutiques worldwide and Dior.com until May 15, as well as Saks.com (including an exclusive black version) from March 14 to March 28. Prince Harry in Jamaica in 2012. Israeli Reggae Singer Enters Billboard Charts
An Israeli Reggae singer and musician and his band have debuted at No. With a constant pulse on trends and new innovation combination, House of D'Marsh, seeks to marry sophistication with fashion-forward sensibility.
It should be valid for at least six months after planned departure from Trinidad and needs to have two or more blank pages. In the case of loss or theft, photocopies of the documents are helpful when applying for a replacement document. 28, 2017, in Port-Of-Spain. passport to travel back to United States. (Photo by Sean Drakes/LatinContent/Getty Images)
News Americas, PORT-Of-SPAIN, Trinidad, Tues. Here are some scenes from Jouvert 2017. J'ouvert revellers covered in blue paint dance and parade with the Rapso music band 3canal during the 20th anniversary celebration of their song Blue as part of Trinidad Carnival on February 27, 2017 in Port of Spain, Trinidad. (Photo by Sean Drakes/LatinContent/Getty Images)
J'ouvert reveller looks on during a parade with the Rapso music band 3canal for the 20th anniversary celebration of their song Blue as part of Trinidad Carnival at Queen's Park Savannah on February 27, 2017 in Port of Spain, Trinidad. J'ouvert revellers parade with Return of the Black Jacobins band during Trinidad Carnival on February 27, 2017 in Port of Spain, Trinidad. Meanwhile, the US Embassay in Trinidad is warning those US-based Trinidadians to
To make sure they have a valid U.S. (Photo by Sean Drakes/LatinContent/Getty Images) (Photo by Sean Drakes/LatinContent/Getty Images)
J'ouvert revellers covered in blue paint dance and parade with the Rapso music band 3canal during the 20th anniversary celebration of their song Blue as part of Trinidad Carnival on February 27, 2017 in Port of Spain, Trinidad. 28, 2017: Trinidad & Tobago's annual carnival wraps up today, Feb. On Sunday night, Chalkdust (Hollis Liverpool) was crowned the 2017 National Calypso Monarch for the 9th time while Rondell Pierre and Lillan Pierre were crowned the 2017 King and Queen of Jouvert. (Photo by Sean Drakes/LatinContent/Getty Images)
Wendell Manwarren of the Rapso music band 3canal takes part in J'ouvert during the 20th anniversary celebration of their song Blue as part of Trinidad Carnival on February 27, 2017 in Port of Spain, Trinidad. Feb. MX Prime and the Ultimate Rejects are set to dethrone Machel Montano and take the 2017 Road March title. Travelers should also make two photocopies of their travel documents in case of emergency to include your passport, state ID, or Legal Permanent Resident (LPR) card, the Embassy said and "perhaps leave one copy with a trusted relative or in the hotel safe and carry the other copy separately in case of loss or theft."
Keep your documents in a safe place as it may be costly to replace a lost passport or LPR card.
Frances-Anne Solomon, CEO of CaribbeanTales, states, "We are delighted that, together with Flow, we are able to provide the Caribbean's top filmmakers with funding and a platform to produce top quality, local, content with the capacity to reach audiences across the region and the world."
CTI is now accepting applications for its 2017 programme online. A scene from Battledream Chronicle, a sci-fi/drama animated series created by Alain Bidard,
News Americas, MIAMI, FL, Fri. It includes CaribbeanTales Worldwide Distribution (CTWD), a full-service distribution entity dedicated to the monetisation of Caribbean content; CaribbeanTales Inc a registered Charity based in Toronto, Canada; the CTFF, CaribbeanTales Flix, our production arm, CaribbeanTales-TV, a video on demand platform, and the CTI. Support for these pilots is part of CaribbeanTales Incubator Program (CTI), a year-round development and production hub for Caribbean and Caribbean Diaspora Producers to create of strong, compelling and sustainable regional content for the global market. The festival celebrates the talents of established and emerging filmmakers of Caribbean heritage, and will be held in Toronto, Canada in September. C&W also operates a state-of-the-art submarine fiber network – the most extensive in the region. Through its business division, C&W provides data center hosting, domestic and international managed network services, and customized IT service solutions, utilizing cloud technology to serve business and government customers. February 24, 2017: Three of the Caribbean's leading film producers will now develop pilots for their original TV series projects, via funding from Flow and CaribbeanTales Media Group. About CaribbeanTales
The CaribbeanTales Media Group is a group of companies that produces, markets, and sells Caribbean-themed film and television content for global audiences. As an added bonus, an eight-part documentary series has been filmed and is currently in post-production. A scene from Caribbean Girl NYC, an ensemble female-driven sitcom from NY-based Guadeloupian filmmaker/producer Mariette Monpierre, whose award-winning film Elza won, among others, the prestigious NYT award. "We are honoured to help support this programme that is enabling the production and monetisation of this exciting emerging cultural industry."
The pilots will premier at the twelfth annual CaribbeanTales International Film Festival (CTFF), of which Flow is also the lead sponsor. Learn more at www.cwc.com, or follow C&W on LinkedIn, Facebook or Twitter. With $40,000 funding for each project, production work will begin on Battledream Chronicle, a sci-fi/drama animated series created by Alain Bidard, which is based on his groundbreaking multi-award winning feature film; Heat, a sweltering crime/drama series filmed in Barbados from iconic filmmaker Menelik Shabazz (Burning an Illusion, The Story of Lover's Rock and more); and Caribbean Girl NYC, an ensemble female-driven sitcom from NY-based Guadeloupian filmmaker/producer Mariette Monpierre, whose award-winning film Elza won, among others, the prestigious NYT award. "We recognise the significant hurdles that Caribbean Producers face in financing and producing their content, and getting it out to audiences," said John Reid, CEO of Cable and Wireless, operator of Flow and lead sponsor of CTI. About C&W Communications
C&W is a full service communications and entertainment provider and delivers market-leading video, broadband, telephony and mobile services to consumers in 18 countries. The series follows the ten teams of filmmakers who competed for this prestigious award, and will be shown on Flow1 later this year.
10: Peck divides his time between Voorhees Township, New Jersey, USA; Paris, France; and Port-à-Piment, Haiti. Peck, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where he was working as an agronomist for the United Nations FAO and UNESCO. 2: Peck and his two younger brothers joined his father, Hebert B. Caribbean Filmmaker Up For Oscar
Caribbean nationals tuning into the 89th Academy Awards this Sunday should be rooting for one of the region's stellar sons to win Best Documentary Feature. It was released in the US for an Oscar-qualifying theatrical run on December 9, 2016, before re-opening on February 3, 2017. Past honorees include Ban Ki-moon, Malala Yousafzai, and actor James Earl Jones. 1: Peck was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and at the age of eight, he and his family were forced to leave their homeland to flee the dictatorship of François Duvalier. 6: Peck created the film production company Velvet Film in Germany in 1986. By NAN ED EDITOR
News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. His next film, The Young Karl Marx, is set to be released next year. 9: Peck served as Minister of Culture in the Haitian government of Prime Minister Rosny Smarth from 1996–97. It was also selected for competition at the 1993 Cannes Film Festival. Shortly after, Magnolia Pictures and Amazon Studios acquired distribution rights to the film. His feature L'Homme sur les quais (1993; The Man by the Shore,) was the first Haitian film to be released in theatres in the United States. 24, 2017. RiRi has been named Harvard University's 2017 Humanitarian of the Year. 4: Peck was once a New York City taxi driver and spent one year in this post. Haitian American Singer Teams With Trini Rapper
Haitian American singer Jason Derulo has unleashed his star-studded single "Swalla" featuring Trinidad-born rapper Nicki Minaj and American rapper Ty Dolla $ign. 5: Peck was also a journalist and photographer. Here are 10 things you should know about Peck. His mother, Giselle, would serve as aide and secretary to mayors of Kinshasa for many years. Peck is also president of La Fémis, the French state film school. Caribbean born director Raoul Peck is up for an Oscars this Sunday. The award recognizes Rihanna's many humanitarian projects, such as her building a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment facility in Barbados, and creating a scholarship program for students attending U.S. 24, 2017: Here are the top stories making news on the Caribbean entertainment scene for the week-ending Feb. 8: In 2016, Peck's 'I Am Not Your Negro,' premiered at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival, where it won the People's Choice Award in the documentary category. His other awards includes: Human Rights Watch's Nestor Almendros Prize (1994); Sony Special Prize, Locarno Festival (for Chère Catherine, 1997); Human Rights Watch's Lifetime Achievement Award (2001); Procirep Prize, Festival du Réel (for Lumumba—Death of a Prophet, 2002); Best Documentary, Montreal Film Festival (for Lumumba—Death of a Prophet, 2002); Jury member, Berlin International Film Festival (2002); Human Rights Watch's Irene Diamond Lifetime Achievement Award (2003); Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival Best Documentary Prize for Fatal Assistance (2013). Peck attended schools in the DRC (Kinshasa), in the United States (Brooklyn), and in France (Orléans) where he earned a baccalaureate, before studying industrial engineering and economics at Berlin's Humboldt University. Or Impolite Thoughts on the Class Struggle (2001); Sometimes in April (2005); L'Affaire Villemin (2006), TV series; Moloch Tropical (2009); Assistance mortelle (documentary, 2013) and Murder in Pacot (2014). He detailed his experiences in this position in a book, Monsieur le Ministre… jusqu'au bout de la patience. colleges from Caribbean countries. He worked as both from 1980–85 before earning a film degree (1988) from the German Film and Television Academy Berlin (DFFB) in West Berlin. 3: The Peck family ended up residing in the DRC for 24 years. The Caribbean-driven record finds Derulo and Ty Dolla $ign exchanging flavorful verses while the track is punctuated by Minaj. His other films include: De Cuba Traigo Un Cantar (short; 1982); Exzerpt (short; 1983); Leugt (short; 1983); The Minister of the Interior is on our Side (short; 1984); Merry Christmas Deutschland (short; 1984); Haitian Corner (1987–88); Lumumba: La mort du prophète (Lumumba: Death of a Prophet, 1992); Haiti – Le silence des chiens (Haiti – Silence of the Dogs, 1994); Desounen: Dialogue with Death (1994); Chère Catherine (1997); Corps plongés (It's Not About Love, 1998); Lumumba (2000); Profit & Nothing But! He initially developed short experimental works and socio-political documentaries, before moving on to feature films. Rihanna's Latest Award
Bajan-born super star Rihanna has added yet another award to her growing list. She'll accept the honor on site at the university's campus next Tuesday. 7: Peck received international attention for Lumumba, his 2000 fiction feature film about Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba and the period around the independence of the Belgian Congo in June 1960. Feb. Caribbean-born filmmaker Raoul Peck's documentary film 'I Am Not Your Negro,' has been nominated in the category.
It is collaboration with popular French-born performer Manu Chao, the son of Spanish immigrants. With Rose leading the way, Chao is the album's featured artist and co-writer on 11 of the releases 12 tracks. Calypso Rose Continues To Win
Calypso Rose attends The Serpentine Summer Party Co-Hosted By Tommy Hilfiger at The Serpentine Gallery on July 6, 2016 in London, England. Haven't felt like this about a woman in dancehall since Lady Saw. Y'all both MURDERED this. The awards are considered the French equivalent of the Grammys. Spice (sound like a female vybz Kartel) idk how I didn't know about u b4 but S/O to my trini brotha Bunji Garlin for doing this soca remix cuz now I'm in love. Beat crazyyyyyy. On his Facebook page on Monday, he wrote: "I can't believe they kill my one and only daughter in ft. Nelson admitted to killing the mother and daughter inside their Sunrise, Florida home and then calling and texting friends and family members to tell them what he had done as police had his home surrounded, according to an arrest report released Tuesday. Island gyal ting. Vegas, who stunned the music world late last year with an announcement of his conversion to Christianity weeks after the release of his much-anticipated album, 'This Is Dancehall, is set to release a new gospel album. Reggae singer Anthony Cruz has lost his daughter to gun violence in Florida. Anthony Cruz Mourns Slain Daughter
Murder, loss and heartbreak has hit close to home for New Jersey-born reggae singer Anthony Cruz. lauderdale."
Carnival, Bunji , Spice & Nicki
Dancehall star Spice is dreaming of a collaboration with Nicki Minaj. (Facebook image)
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News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. 17, 2017: Here are the top stories making news on the Caribbean entertainment scene for the week-ending Feb. It includes songs like I'm Delivered, We Need You Now, I Come To You, As Long As I Live, You Are Welcome, He Walks With Me, Nobody Greater and Dash It Weh. "Yikes. Cruz is the nephew of reggae singer Garnett Silk. The countdown is on to what fans love to call the biggest street party on Earth – carnival in Trinidad & Tobago. Reggae star Mr. This year, fans of the musical genres soca and dancehall are already celebrating with the collaboration of T&T's Bunji Garlin and Jamaican dancehall star Spice on the Soca remix of "Indicator."
The song was recently shared by Trinidad-born rapper Nicki Minaj to her 100 million Twitter followers. The album, titled Soul Therapy, will be released officially on iTunes and all other leading online music platform on Feb. And she made a big pitch to Minaj for collaboration. (Photo by David M. "Indicator Soca Remix – My new obsession," she wrote. The album shot into France's top 10 ranking. The singer recently won the Best World Music Album award at the Victoires de la Musique French music awards award ceremony in Paris, France. 24th. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Veteran Tobago-born Calypsonian Calypso Rose, 76, keeps on winning. 27 and 28th but the weekend will kick off with panorama and Dimanche Gras of course. It sell off!!!!"
Spice quickly took to her Instagram account to thank Nicki Minaj sharing that she's been inspired by the YMCMB Rapper for years. Kevin Kemoy Nelson, 32, who admitted to fatally shooting Smith and her mother, Karen Lyle, is in jail pending trial in Broward County after being slapped with is two counts of murder Tuesday in a South Florida court. Shanice Smith, the 15-year-old daughter of the singer, songwriter and producer was shot and killed by her mother's new husband in South Florida earlier this week. The singer recently, weighing in on the Reggae Grammy, threw some shade on the winner, posting on Twitter: "Why even brother to nominate other reggae artists for the Grammys, if you already pre-picked the winner?" Feb. Carnival this year is officially on Feb. 17, 2017. "I LOVE YOU BARBIE, waiting for my dream collab," Spice wrote. Call Him 'Brother Vegas'
Can we call him 'Brother Vegas' now? Rose's album, 'Far From Home,' competed against rock group Acid Arab with their album 'Music of France' and Rokia Traore with her album 'Born So.'
'Far From Home,' the platinum-selling album was released on the Because Music label last June.
SI returned to Curacao after the 30-year absence. 16, 2017: The beaches of three exotic Caribbean islands set the stage this year for the highly anticipated Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2017 edition, which hit newsstands and the web on Wednesday, Feb. Veteran model Christie Brinkley who graces the cover of SI 2017, with two other models in the SI Shoot in the Turks & Caicos Islands. The location really worked for our photographer, Ben Watts, as he loves to shoot in really colorful and vibrant environments…it was a match made in heaven."
In Anguilla, the SI crew and models stayed at The Reef by CuisinArt, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, which marries Caribbean luxury with an urban flair. (Photo Credit: Emmanuelle Hauguel/SI)
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News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Thurs. Models for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2017 were shot on the picturesque beaches, of Curaçao, Anguilla and the Turks & Caicos Islands. The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2017 photos shot in the three islands available online at si.com/swimsuit and Swim Daily. SI model Samantha Hoopes shooting in Curacao. Feb. 15th. They along the crew stayed at the historic Avila Beach Hotel, where the Dutch royal family stays when on Curaçao, for the two-week shoot which was photographed by veteran photographer, Ben Watts. "Its unique characteristics like the beautiful brightly colored houses in downtown Willemstad set it apart from every other island in the Caribbean. Body Painted model McKenna Berkley shooting in Anguilla.(Photo Credit: Clough, Josephine/SI)
Top models Vita Sidorkina, Rose Bertram, Samantha Hoopes, Barbara Palvin and Myla Dalbesio were part of the 2017 shoot in Curaçao. (Photo Credit: Ben Watts/SI)
"Swimsuit hasn't been to Curaçao in over 30 years!" says MJ Day, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Assistant Managing Editor. In the Turks & Caicos, SI shot on Parrot Cay, a 1,000‑acre private island that is a 35-minute boat ride from the main island and stayed at Como Parrot Cay, which offers a Shambhala retreat program featuring yoga, Pilates and meditation and a cuisine mix of raw and cooked ingredients.
He won his sixth Grammy for Reggae Album of the Year. (Twitter image)
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News Americas, LOS ANGELES, CA, Mon. Feb. "Give thanks to the @RecordingAcad for the honor, my family, and all the artists keeping #reggae alive and well. 13, 2017: The 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards took over the Staples Center in LA last night and among the winners were four Caribbean-born artists and two Latin American artists. Reggae singer Ziggy Marley and his kids at the 59th Grammy's. Haitian American singer Jason Derulo helped introduce Chance The Rapper who performed at the Grammys while tribute was paid to Haitian American founder of top Hip hop website, WorldStarHipHop, Lee "Q" O'Denat. Jamaican-born Ziggy Marley beat out three other fellow Jamaicans and three Americans to win another Reggae Grammy. Meanwhile, dancehall and reggae also made it on to the main stage of the Grammy's last night. '
Barbados superstar Rihanna, who had been nominated for eight Grammys, failed to win any last night. It was Ziggy's 6th Grammy win. The Grammy 2017 also included a tribute to The Bee Gees and a number of performers and presenters took clear jabs at Donald Trump, including A Tribe Called Quest featuring Jamaican American rapper Busta Rhymes. 1 (En Vivo). Bob Marley's grandson, Skip Marley, brought the reggae to Kathy's Perry's performance of 'Chained To The Rhythm' while there was no denying the dancehall infused rhythms of Ed Sheeran's performance of "Shape of You." "Shape of You" is a pop and dancehall song with "tropical house effects and strummy acoustics. "A likkle piece of the thank you today #grammys," he tweeted Sunday. LOVE."
See Ziggy Marley's Acceptance Speech At The 59th Grammy's
Cuban pianist, bandleader, composer and arranger Chucho Valdés won Best Latin Jazz Album for 'Tribute To Irakere: Live In Marciac' while Puerto Rican singer Ileana Mercedes Cabra Joglar won for Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album for 'iLevitable.'
The late Puerto Rican singer Jose Lugo & the Guasabara Combo won the Grammy for Best Tropical Latin Album with 'Donde Estan?.'
Mexican pop duo Jesse & Joy won Best Latin Pop Album for 'Un Besito Mas' while Mexican-born singer Vicente Fernández won Best Regional Mexican Music Album (Including Tejano) for 'Un Azteca En El Azteca, Vol.
Katy Perry has began teasing a new song coming out today, Friday, Feb. (Photo by Robert Kamau/GC Images)
News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. The posting comes as Minaj Nicki earned her 71st appearance on the Billboard Hot 100 for Party Next Door. "ATBIMS. and Raging Fyah are the only Caribbean artists nominated for a Reggae Grammy this year. Grammy's
It's the Grammy weekend and five Caribbean artists are up for Grammy Awards. Pelissier also received the key to the city of Miami and appeared on Despierta América!, an American Spanish language morning television show that airs on Univision TV. Ziggy Marley, Devin the Dakta, J.L, Raging Fyah and Rihanna have all been nominated for the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards. 10th "Chained to the Rhythm," from initial promos, featured a reggae/dance hybrid sound, which according to Billboard, lends credence to rumors that the new song features Bob Marley grandson Skip Marley. All of these confused people confuse other confused people. What an immoral pig you have to be to implement such BS!!"
Banks responded with: "As far as Rihanna (who isn't a citizen, and can't vote) and all the rest of the celebrities who are using their influence to stir the public, you lot really REALLY need to shut up and sit down."
"Stop chastising the president. The two went back and forth several more times. Rihanna, meanwhile, will be on the cover of the March edition of Harper's Bazaar. The other nominees in that category are Americans Rebelution, J. It all began when Rihanna criticized Trump's offensive 'Muslim ban' in a scathing Twitter post that stated: "Disgusted! "The passenger was rebooked with his checked bags on a later flight this evening. Pelissier was in Miami doing a media blitz including on Latin TV and she also made an appearance at the Caribbean Marketplace at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex late last week. The Grammy's will be broadcast live on CBS from the Staples Center at 8 p.m. Azealia Banks Feuds With Rihanna Over Trump
Fans of Rihanna, especially immigrant and Caribbean fans, need to immediately banish any of Azealia Banks' music from their devices. The 30-year-old musician was traveling with a group of people to LAX when they were involved in a heated dispute with American Airlines over checked luggage. The news is devastating! That is one more than Taylor Swift. Skip Marley just signed to Island Records and released his own track "Lions" last Friday. Miss Haiti Media Tour
Miss Haiti Universe, Raquel Pelissier, may not have won the Miss Universe pageant but the stunning first runner up was heating things up in Miami this week. Banks posted a screenshot of Rihanna's Instagram (now deleted) and captioned it with lewd comments. Perry even took to Twitter to shout out Skip's new song, calling him "the voice of our REVOLUTION." Perry will perform at the Grammy Awards alongside The Weeknd, Lady Gaga, Demi Lovato, Bruno Mars and many, many more. On Instagram, Derulo said it was "racial discrimination."
American Airlines said flight 275 returned to the gate prior to departure and a passenger elected to deplane in order to travel with their checked bags. Trinidad-born rapper Nicki Minaj sure knows how to make the headlines. Derulo and the group had boarded the plane when the 'Talk Dirty' singer became upset when he found out the bill for 19 checked bags was $4,000. The rapper sent fans and the media into a frenzy this week after posting a Photoshopped image of herself heavily pregnant. 10, 2017: Here are the top stories making news on the Caribbean entertainment scene for the week-ending Feb. Rihanna then posted another cryptic Instagram of a person with an American flag covering their face, captioning it, "the face you make when you screaming in an empty room." She then shared Rihanna's phone number and added the caption: "Bombs away!"
Rihanna for her part retorted by posting a screen shot of a series of texts she got from the 212 singer which accused her of being a sex addict, and made sure to not hide Bank's number. She captioned a photo of herself with "the face you make when you a immigrant" and the hashtags "#stayawayfromthechickens #iheartnuggets #saveourhens."
The hashtags may have been in reference to a video of Banks that purportedly showed a room where she performed animal sacrifices. Haitian American Singer Clashes With AA
Jason Derulo clashed with AA. PT. That contestant was Gerthie David in 1975. Rihanna all bundled up and out in Manhattan on February 7, 2017 in New York City is up for 8 Grammy's even as she feuded with Azealia Banks over Donald Trump. Feb. Bisexual Banks, who is surprisingly a huge fan of Donald Trump, took to Instagram to slam Rihanna's political views and speak out in support of the controversial travel ban. Hoping the president fails is like getting on an airplane and hoping the pilot crashes. Marley, Devin the Dakta, J.L. What makes you think, the USA is going to enter the Middle East destroy a bunch of shit and pull out without any real repercussions????"
Rihanna posted to her own Instagram in an apparent response to Banks, although she did not mention the rapper by name. Nicki Minaj Faux Pregnancy
Nicki Minaj is far from pregnant. Boog, and SOJA. Katy Perry Reggae
Katy Perry could bring a reggae beat to the Grammy's this Sunday. Award-winning television personality and performer James Corden is set to host the event. Ya'll so childish … I was gonna wait to share the news but…" Minaj captioned the image posted on Instagram. Rihanna has eight nominations this year including for Record of the Year. No one was arrested during the incident."
Derulo and the group were able to board a later flight to Los Angeles. It has been 42 years since the Haiti had a runner-up in the pageant. ET/5 p.m. America is being ruined right before our eyes! Haitian American Pop singer Jason Derulo clashed with AA over a baggage bill this week. 10, 2017. It's stupid and pathetic to watch.
Renowned TV host and movie star Fahad Mustafa will host the ceremony, a spokesman of Pakistan Cricket Board said here on Friday. Other 2017 Reggae Grammy nominees are Rebelution, J. The Premiere Ceremony will take place at Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Feb. Ziggy Marley is set to perform at the pre-Grammy ceremony. Fans are encouraged to enter by downloading the Official Bob Marley App powered by EscapeX via the iTunes or Google Play stores and writing in the comments section about why they are the biggest Bob Marley fan. 12 from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. SEAN KINGSTON
Jamaican American singer Sean Kingston has released the first single off his upcoming 'Made In Jamaica EP.' The song, called "Chance," features incarcerated Jamaican dancehall deejay Vybz Kartel. 6th, his son Rohan Marley has launched a contest to find the biggest Bob Marley fan in the U.S. The singer will be one of the main attractions at the opening ceremony of HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS) on February 9th. Marley is up for another Grammy nomination this year in the Reggae Category. NICKI MINAJ
Trinidad-born rapper Nicki Minaj is also weighing in on the Trump ban. The news is devastating! Award-winning television personality and performer James Corden is set to host the event. ZIGGY MARLEY FOR GRAMMY'S PREMIERE CEREMONY
Jamaican-born musician, Ziggy Marley, born David Nesta Marley, is among the performers set for the GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony on Sunday, Feb. (Twitter image)
Caribbean superstar Rihanna, who is in Malawi this week working with students there to further the mission of her Clara Lionel Foundation, is weighing in on the travel ban by Donald Trump. PT and will be streamed live internationally via GRAMMY.com/live. PT. The winner, plus a guest, will be flown to New York City to have lunch with Rohan Marley and share memories about his legendary father. 3, 2017. The Premier Ceremony will precede the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards which will be broadcast live on CBS from the Staples Center at 8 p.m. 28, 2017, echoing the sentiments of many in the US and around the world. Boog, Devin the Dakta & J.L, Raging Fyah and SOJA. The Murda Beatz-produced beat features Kingston slowing things down a bit with a feel-good, R&B vibe. "Disgusted! Bajan star Rihanna has eight nominations this year including for Record of the Year. BOB MARLEY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
As part of the celebration of reggae legend's Bob Marley's 72nd birthday this Feb. The 'Made In Jamaica EP' drops March 17th. The rapper tweeted this week: "The most harmful thing you could ever take away from another human being is hope," in response to the immigration order by the Trump administration. America is being ruined right before our eyes! 12th. She also added the hashtag "ProudImmigrant."
Jamaican reggae singer Shaggy is taking his music to Pakistan. Rihanna, who recently joined the Women's March in NYC and who had made it clear she was a Hillary Clinton supporter despite being unable to vote in the US election, made her opinion known the ban on Twitter. 2, 2017: Here are the top stories making news on the Caribbean entertainment scene for the week-ending Feb. Feb. RIHANNA
Rihanna in a selfie with students in Malawi. The contest winner will be announced on February 8th. What an immoral pig you have to be to implement such BS!!," she Tweeted on Jan. ET/5 p.m.
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The winning pitch from the CaribbeanTales incubator of 2016. For more information about the two programs, email email@example.com. The Festival's main juried program of feature films and shorts will be held between September 6 and September 20, 2017. The CTI includes seven weeks of online tuition, and an intensive five-day workshop in Toronto that culminates in a Caribbean Pitch Breakfast at the TIFF Bell Lightbox attended by high-profile industry delegates. ABOUT THE CARIBBEANTALES MEDIA GROUP:
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Jan. Miss Colombia, Andrea Tovar, was named second-runner-up. The Moment Miss Universe 2017 was crowned. Miss Haiti Raquel Pelissier, 25, was named the first runner-up of the 65th Miss Universe pageant much to the dismay of many fans on social media. Last night Harvey looked visibly nervous before making the announcement but then made a joke of it even as Miss Universe, Wurtzbach, played along, by handing him a thick reading glasses. Mittenaere , 24, is pursuing her degree in Dental Surgery. Tovar, 23, has a industrial design and photo production degree and enjoys being an active volleyball player. By NAN ET Editor
News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Mon. On social media, fans lauded Harvey for his comeback after the mishap. Pelissier, who survived the 2010 earthquake and is now getting her master's degree in scientific research in optometry and vision, was bested by Miss France, Iris Mittenaere. The pageant came on the heels of a mega mistake made by host Steve Harvey in 2015 when he announced Miss Colombia as the winner when the real winner was Miss Philippines. Miss Haiti Raquel Pelissier is the first runnerup in the 2017 Miss Universe pageant. All three contestants shimmered in gold gowns. 29, 2017: The Caribbean and Latin America was fully represented in the coveted top three spots of the 2017 Miss Universe pageant last night as Miss Haiti and Miss Colombia both earned the top runner-up spots last night in the Philippines. Miss Colombia, Andrea Tovar, was named second runner-up. Mittenaere takes the crown from the 2016 Miss Universe, Pia Wurtzbach.
Jan. 27, 2017: Here are the top stories making news on the Caribbean entertainment scene for the week ending Jan. Cannon's Ncredible Productions has partnered with YouTube Red, the streamer's $10-per-month subscription service, to release the musical later this year. We assembled an amazing cast, mixed documentary footage from real-life dancehall scenes, and collaborated with music legends to bring King of the Dancehall to life."
Miss Universe Pageant
It's the weekend of the Miss Universe Pageant. The competition will again be hosted by Steve Harvey despite his mega mistake in announcing the wrong pageant winner at the 2015 event. The Nick Cannon musical drama 'King of the Dancehall,' that is set to be released later this week stars Cannon along with Busta Rhymes, Whoopi Goldberg, Busta Rhymes and Louis Gossett Jr. 8 "Needed Me."
Ziggy Marley
Ziggy Marley is set to bring the reggae vibes to Massachusetts this summer. It puts her now ahead of Mariah Carey, who has earned 23 top 10s since Radio Songs launched in December 1990. The pageant will be aired on January 29 at 7/6c live from the Philippines on FOX TV. 27, 2017.
"This film invites viewers into a vibrant yet little-known world outside of the Caribbean — the Jamaican dancehall. Tune in to see if any of our beautiful sisters win. Starting off as a humble friendly barbeque, the Levitate Music and Arts Festival has since grown into a full-fledged weekend-long festival featuring top national touring acts, expecting a draw of over 10,000 fans per day. King Of The Dancehall Is Largely Without Jamaicans
A Jamaican dancehall drama set to kit YouTube Red, the streamer's $10-per-month subscription service, has only one Jamaican actor. Rihanna
Bajan star Rihanna has made music history again as she extended her record for the most top 10s on Billboard's Radio Songs airplay chart with "Love on the Brain." The R&B track is her 28th top 10. The SPCA carried out a music experiment at their rehoming centre in Dumbarton in partnership with the University of Glasgow. 22, according to Nielsen Music. The Scottish SPCA, Scotland's animal welfare charity found that in dogs they studied, their stress levels decreased significantly after the music was played into their kennels. (Photo by Tara Ziemba/Getty Images)
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News Americas, BROOKLYN, NY, Fri. Thirteen Caribbean beauties are among 87 women from around the world who are vying for the coveted title. "Love on the Brain" had 78 million in all-format radio audience for the week ending Jan. That's according to research coming out of Scotland. It's also the third Radio Songs top 10 from Rihanna's album Anti, following the No. 2-peaking "Work" (featuring Drake) and the No. They tested different music but reggae music, popularized by Bob Marley, were found to be the canines favorite. Even Doggies Love Reggae
Even puppies love reggae music. Director Nick Cannon attends a screening of 'King Of The Dancehall' at the 28th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Film at Annenberg Theater on January 13, 2017 in Palm Springs, California. The film is largely without Jamaicans. Tickets are on sale now here. Marley is scheduled to perform at the 5th Annual Levitate Music & Arts Festival on July 8th and July 9th at the Marshfield Fairgrounds in Marshfield, MA. "Music and dance are universal themes, and I'm excited to partner with YouTube to bring a story about the world's sexiest dance tradition to its massive audience," Cannon said Monday in a statement. Cannon wrote, directed, executive produced and stars in the film which had its world premiere last year at the Toronto International Film Festival. The only Jamaican among the main characters is Kingston-born Jamaican newcomer, Kimberly Patterson. In the film, he plays a Brooklynite who moves to Jamaica and falls for a local girl who introduces him to the world of Jamaican dancehall.


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Nobody ever said that money comes with sense and in this situation, you can definitely see how that all doesn't come as one package. We're not really sure what the rush is here, but it looks like the owner of this Porsche is super determined to push the SUV into their garage in a rush, flat tire or not.
It's a painful sight to watch, but that determination to fit the Porsche in the garage ended up being quite expensive, even more so than the damage from that flat tire. Check out the video on the next page that shows off this obscure situation that raises a ton of questions.

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Large hail, flash flooding and strong wind top the list of Michigan weather events on this day in history. From the National Weather Service archives here are the events that happened on July 28.
1949 – Heavy thunderstorms developed ahead of a cold front with nearly 5.5 inches of rain in Marquette in just over 2 hours causing considerable damage while Ishpeming had 5.35 inches of rain. Flash flooding caused washouts on streets and sidewalks and damage to buildings near downtown Marquette. A huge washout at Lake and Spring Streets caused a fuel tank to tumble into a gully leading to the loss of 12,000 gallons of fuel oil. A pipe then broke allowing 50,000 cubic feet of gas to escape. The washout caused a water main to break cutting off fresh water to a large part of the City of Marquette. Train service was interrupted as three miles of track washed out near Goose Lake in Marquette County while in Ishpeming, damage to homes and stores mounted to many thousands of dollars due to flooding. L'anse had 2.04 inches of rain, Munising had 2.12 inches, Chatham had 2.00 inches while thunderstorms took down some power poles around Iron Mountain which knocked out electricity until the next morning.
1959 – A steady rain brought relief from drought conditions across West Michigan. Dry weather began in April, resulting in water rationing in Grand Rapids by the middle of July.
1976 – A tornado injures five people northwest of Grand Rapids as it damages a warehouse.
1980 – A 69 mph wind gust was reported out of a severe thunderstorm 1 mile west of Chatham in Alger County in the early afternoon. A 69 mph wind gust was reported out of a severe thunderstorm 1 mile west of Chatham in Alger County and 1.5 inch hail (ping pong ball sized) fell 5.6 miles south of Gwinn in the early afternoon. 1 inch hail (quarter sized) fell 0.6 mile north northeast of Bergland in the late afternoon.
1988 – Record heat in the summer continues. WFO Marquette ties its all time record high temperature of 99°. A record high low temperature of 67° was also set at Weather Forecast Office in Marquette.
1996 – A weak, short-lived tornado damaged a pole barn near Evart on Osceola County.
2000 – Thunderstorms brought large hail and strong wind to Lower Michigan. The wind knocked down trees and power lines. A tree falling on a car killed one person in Cascade. Thunderstorms brought hail to with some of the largest being 1 3 /4 inch (golf ball size) at Jerome in Hillsdale County. Heavy rain produced flash flooding to Detroit.
2005 – An F0 tornado/waterspout touched down on Lake Superior 3 miles north of Christmas, MI in the late afternoon. The tornado came ashore and downed several tree branches on Grand Island. The tornado path was 30 yards wide and a 0.10 of a mile long.
2006 – An approaching cold front interacting with an extremely unstable airmass triggered a widespread outbreak of severe weather across west and central Upper Michigan from late afternoon on the 28th to just after sunrise on the 29th. Of the 13 counties in west and central Upper Michigan, only Alger and Keweenaw counties escaped without severe weather, as there were at least 40 individual reports of damaging wind or large hail during the event. The storms also produced torrential downpours and minor flooding over Gogebic County during the early morning hours of the 29th. Golf ball sized hail (1.75 inch) lasted for five to ten minutes 6 miles east of Bessemer out of a severe thunderstorm. Wakefield had up to 4 inch hail (grapefruit sized) which resulted in significant damage to roofs, siding, and automobiles with up to $750,000 in property damage. 2 inch hail (hen egg size) fell 5 miles east of Ironwood. Hundreds of trees were either uprooted or snapped along a greater than 20 mile damage path in a severe thunderstorm with wind gusts up to 81 mph in Baraga County. The more concentrated wind damage began near the Covington Rest Home where an outbuilding was damaged and several large tree limbs were knocked down. As the storm tracked east, numerous trees were uprooted and/or snapped mainly in an area bounded by Cemetery Road, Besonen Road and Highway M-28. Within this area, just behind the VFW building off of VFW Road, there was a localized area where nearly twenty trees were blown down. The wind damage continued across Highway M-28 and eastward along the entire length of old M-28. A resident near the intersection of old M-28 and Foy Road in Covington had a large spruce tree snap off and fall to the ground missing his house by inches. Two eyewitnesses in Covington reported hail greater than the size of quarters during the peak of the storm. Sporadic tree damage was also reported in rural areas north of King Lake Road eastward to Three Lakes. Some tree damage was also noted along Highway M-28/US-41 in Three Lakes and a resident from near Petticoat Lake reported some tree damage. $50,000 in property damage occurred with the storms in Baraga County. Trees were down on power lines 2 miles north of Garden and 1.5 inch hail (walnut size) fell 2 miles south of Sagola.
2010 – Severe thunderstorms developed over Metro Detroit. Among the 15 wind and wind damage reports was a measured wind gust to 73 mph at Selfridge ANGB.
2011 – Intense thunderstorm rain from about 2 a.m. to noon, led to rainfall totals of 3 to 7 inches which lead to flash flooding across Shiawassee, Genesee, Livingston, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne Counties. Some of the heavier rainfall totals included 5.5 inches in Goodrich, 6.26 inches in Ypsilanti, 6.5 inches in Chelsea.


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This has been my approach - since doing so I dropped about 15 lbs of bodyfat and added about 5 lbs of muscle - and when I want to build a little more muscle, I just add a little complex carbs at the mid-day meal.
My standard breakfast is 2 cups of low-fat (2%) cottage cheese with two cups of mixed dark cherries and blueberries (both frozen), and 5 gram of creatine. This totals up to about 750 calories and 56 grams of protein, with a lot healthy antioxidants and some fiber (around 10 grams).
Most days, however, aside from an apple later in the day as a snack (with protein-enriched peanut butter), the carbs from the berries and cherries are the only carbs I eat in the day.
Here is the full abstract and citation for this article:
Start The Day With A Protein-Rich Breakfast To Reduce Food Cravings, Prevent Overeating LaterA University of Missouri researcher has found that eating a healthy breakfast, especially one high in protein, increases satiety and reduces hunger throughout the day. In addition, using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) the researchers found that eating a protein-rich breakfast reduces the brain signals controlling food motivation and reward-driven eating behavior.
"Everyone knows that eating breakfast is important, but many people still don't make it a priority," said Heather Leidy, assistant professor in the MU Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology. "This research provides additional evidence that breakfast is a valuable strategy to control appetite and regulate food intake."
In the study, Leidy assessed physiological hunger and satiety by measuring perceived appetite sensations and hormonal markers in combination with psychological reward-driven motivation to eat, using fMRI to identify brain activation in specific regions related to food motivation and reward.
The researchers decided to target 'breakfast-skipping' teens for two reasons, Leidy said. First, breakfast skipping has been strongly associated with unhealthy snacking, overeating (especially at night), weight gain and obesity. Second, approximately 60 percent of adolescents skip breakfast on a daily basis.
For three weeks, the teens either continued to skip breakfast or consumed 500-calorie breakfast meals containing cereal and milk (which contained normal quantities of protein) or higher protein meals prepared as Belgium waffles, syrup and yogurt. At the end of each week, the volunteers completed appetite and satiety questionnaires. Right before lunch, the volunteers completed a brain scan, using fMRI, to identify brain activation responses.
Compared to breakfast skipping, both breakfast meals led to increased fullness and reductions in hunger throughout morning. fMRI results showed that brain activation in regions controlling food motivation and reward was reduced prior to lunch time when breakfast was consumed in the morning. Additionally, the higher protein breakfast led to even greater changes in appetite, satiety and reward-driven eating behavior compared to the normal protein breakfast.
"Incorporating a healthy breakfast containing protein-rich foods can be a simple strategy for people to stay satisfied longer, and therefore, be less prone to snacking," Leidy said. "People reach for convenient snack foods to satisfy their hunger between meals, but these foods are almost always high in sugar and fat and add a substantial amount of calories to the diet. These findings suggest that a protein-rich breakfast might be an effective strategy to improve appetite control and prevent overeating in young people."
The article, "Neural Responses to Visual Food Stimuli after a Normal vs. Higher Protein Breakfast in Breakfast-Skipping Teens..." has recently been published online in Obesity. The Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology is a joint effort by MU's College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, College of Human Environmental Sciences, and School of Medicine. Funding for the research was provided by the National Institutes of Health.
Neural Responses to Visual Food Stimuli After a Normal vs. Higher Protein Breakfast in Breakfast-Skipping Teens: A Pilot fMRI Study.
1] Department of Dietetics & Nutrition, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, USA [2] Department of Nutrition & Exercise Physiology, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, USA.
This functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) pilot study identified whether breakfast consumption would alter the neural activity in brain regions associated with food motivation and reward in overweight "breakfast skipping" (BS) adolescent girls and examined whether increased protein at breakfast would lead to additional alterations. Ten girls (Age: 15 ± 1 years; BMI percentile 93 ± 1%; BS 5 ± 1×/week) completed 3 testing days. Following the BS day, the participants were provided with, in randomized order, normal protein (NP; 18 ± 1 g protein) or higher protein (HP; 50 ± 1 g protein) breakfast meals to consume at home for 6 days. On day 7 of each pattern, the participants came to the laboratory to consume their respective breakfast followed by appetite questionnaires and an fMRI brain scan to identify brain activation responses to viewing food vs. nonfood images prior to lunch. Breakfast consumption led to enduring (i.e., 3-h post breakfast) reductions in neural activation in the hippocampus, amygdala, cingulate, and parahippocampus vs. BS. HP led to enduring reductions in insula and middle prefrontal cortex activation vs. NP. Hippocampal, amygdala, cingulate, and insular activations were correlated with appetite and inversely correlated with satiety. In summary, the addition of breakfast led to alterations in brain activation in regions previously associated with food motivation and reward with additional alterations following the higher-protein breakfast. These data suggest that increased dietary protein at breakfast might be a beneficial strategy to reduce reward-driven eating behavior in overweight teen girls. Due to the small sample size, caution is warranted when interpreting these preliminary findings.
Leidy HJ, Lepping RJ, Savage CR, Harris CT. (2011, May 5). Neural Responses to Visual Food Stimuli After a Normal vs. Higher Protein Breakfast in Breakfast-Skipping Teens: A Pilot fMRI Study. Obesity, Volume 19, Issue 6 [Epub ahead of print].


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Testimonianze ricerca azioni series
Testimonianze ricerca azioni is the annual event of Teatro Akropolis that brings together some of the most important artists worldwide in theatre research and performing arts fields. The book Teatro Akropolis – Testimonianze ricerca azioni precedes every year the beginning of the activities. It is an opportunity to leave a trace and provide a tool to approach the deepest part of the theatrical research and thought linked to it. The initiative is created to provide a critical apparatus to the theoretical work of the artists. But It is also a cultural operation beyond the traditional scope of academic studies, to establish a comparison that brings an original contribution to the debate on contemporary art forms.


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Just come and race with us..
EST Frontier Slovakia is a tour operator and destination sepcialist to Orava region and Slovakia, offering unique, unforgettable and authentic experience for family, groups or individuals wanting to explore Zuberec and surroundings. So you can relax, enjoy an leave the rest to us.
From 24.Feb – 26.Feb 2012 in Zuberec.
Book your accommodation here.
You can check musher's program online and photo.
Race announcement
|23. – 26.02.2012
|Zuberec / Slovakia
|Race Rules:
|WSA-Racerules, version 2.13
|All WSA teams racing with registered Nordic breed sled dogs of the breeds : Siberian husky, Alaskan malamute, Samoyed and Greenland dog with FCI accept pedigree.
JUNIOR mushers are at the age of 12 to 15 Years. (§2.1.6 and 2.1.7) JUNIOR classes are D classes and Skijoring. JUNIOR classes run over D-trail.
*As per WSA Board decision the Distance Championship will be held as follows. With a prolog on the 23rd of 18 Km and 2 heats 24th and 25th at appr. 35 Km each. Using the "O" trail with a loop-in to make 35 Km.
Hornet sleds are permitted in Distance DL and DU classes. Must be able to transport equipment plus dog.
Time Disqualification ( § 7.8 ) will be in effect for ALL Classes and categories
- In countries with a WSA member organization, all participants must be registered via said member organization. The WSA member organizations are advised by the WSA Board to find and establish provisions to allows musher with registered Nordic Breed teams from other ESDRA organizations in the country to participate. If needed, WSA will extend the contigent for any country to accommodate the countries requirements for the national team.
- In countries not having a national WSA membership organization, the musher may register as individual starters and/or the national ESDRA member organization may register individual starters for the event.
- The WSA Board reserves the right to invite additional starters from any country.
|Starting fee:
|National Teams /WSA/ESDRA
|EUR 80,- / participant
|No WSA/ESDRA Teams
|EUR 90,- / participant
|ONLY ONLINE REGISTRATION www.sleddog.sk
Latest by 15.02.2012: Only teamleader can do online registration, because only temaleader will then receive a password to the system. All Juniors must be marked "J" at the Entry form.
|Registration fees:
|Starting fees to be paid by 16.02.2012 to:
Beneficiary : ZO SZTS Askino Slovakia Alfa
Bank : UniCredit Bank Slovakia
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|Race confirmation:
|Monday, 20. February 2012, 12:00 hrs
|Race info:
|Bernd Keusemann, Racemarshal, Phone +49 171 2740500
Email : email@example.com Kleinova, Raceorganizer
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|All teams must have liability insurance, EU home animal passport with vaciination report for each dog according to EC regulation 998/2003. Dogs must have micro chip.
|Doping control and procedures as per WADA regulations which are accepted by the WSA.
Stake out area will be open from Monday, 20. February 2012 Participants who will be parking in stake out area inside museum , can not leave with cars stake out area throughout the event. Only if necessary with the permission of the organizer.
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I realize that this is a little later than I usually have the author interviews, but I am still trying to figure this whole thing out. Lucky for me I have worked with some awesome, understanding, and pleasant authors.
Another thank you to Andrew Rowe for allowing me to pick his brain!
You can find my review of his novel HERE.
- What inspired your novel?
As a role-playing game designer, I've worked on a variety of different settings over the years. The world that Forging Divinity takes place in was developed for one of my pen and paper role-playing game campaigns, and I've built on it gradually over the course of many years.
This specific story started off in a somewhat strange place – I wanted to write a fantasy novel with a hero confronting progressively stronger opposition, similar to a shonen anime or Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. Throughout the process of writing it, the story shifted significantly, although Taelien's chapters retain some of the combat-focused design from the original concept.
- The names of your character are so unique. How did you find names for them?
My starting point for my names was making sure that they're familiar enough to be pronounceable, but interesting enough to be memorable. Many of the names relate to other elements within the setting and share linguistic characteristics. For example, astute readers have noted that I use several names for people and objects that have a single letter followed by "ae" as a prefix. (Taelien, Sae'kes, Vae'kes etc.)
These items and characters with similar naming conventions share characteristics that will be revealed as the reader learns more about the languages used in the story. (Much of which will happen in future novels.)
- What author/authors inspire your writing?
The most obvious is Brandon Sanderson, since he's popularized the idea of magical systems that have clear rules and limitations. I've always enjoyed similar systems and seeing Brandon's success helped me realize that writing one within a novel was a viable option.
I thoroughly enjoy the complex and morally gray characters in George R.R. Martin's works, as well as authors like Joe Abercrombie and Django Wexler.
Patrick Rothfuss and Scott Lynch inspire a lot of my interest in more roguish characters, and I'd say that they had some degree of influence on how I write Jonan's chapters.
Finally, Will Wight is fantastic at combat scenes and his writing (as well as Sanderson's) helped influence how I depict combat.
- How do you deal with writers block or lack of inspiration?
That's a tough one. I try to set aside a block of time every week to write – typically Sunday – and work on something even if I'm not exactly in the mood. If I can't find the inspiration to write prose, I'll try to do something related, like working on an outline, research, or rereading my earlier chapters.
I also often listen to music for inspiration. In particular, I enjoy listening to remixes of older game music and anime themes.
- What made you decide to self-publish as opposed to traditional publishing?
First, I wanted to ensure that I had complete control over my intellectual property.
I also wanted to have the opportunity to prove the viability of my work without an outside publisher pushing it from a marketing standpoint. If I can show that I can sell thousands of copies on my own, theoretically it should make my book more likely to be picked up for a better deal if I decide I want to go to a publisher directly in the future.
I also retain more creative control over other elements, such as the cover. I was able to approach the artist I wanted directly, and as a result I believe I found the best artist possible for matching the style that I wanted.
Finally, I retain a much larger percentage of book profits this way, so if the book ends up being a huge success I'll be able to retain a significant percentage of the net gains.
- Would you ever want to be published traditionally?
I'd definitely consider it, but it would depend on the terms of the deal. It'd be nice to get copies directly into bookstores, and extra marketing would be useful, but self-publishing definitely has advantages.
- When did you start writing? What sparked your interest?
I've been writing little things here and there since childhood. As a kid, my heroes were always adventurers – often the green tunic wearing ones, like Peter Pan, Robin Hood, and Link.
I remember writing my first little stories about characters of my own creation during elementary school, right around the time I started reading Dragons of Autumn Twilight, the first book in the Dragonlance series. I was already playing Dungeons and Dragons at that point, both in pen and paper and CRPG formats – Pool of Radiance was one of my first PC games. I think Dragonlance and D&D had a huge influence on my early life and my interest in writing.
- Would or have you considered venturing into other genres?
Absolutely. One of my earlier attempts at a novel was a comedic deconstruction of the traditional fantasy assassin novel, for example. I've also been strongly considering writing a "trapped in a MMORPG" style book, given that I've worked on MMORPGs for many years and how much interest there is in that genre with anime, manga, and novels like Log Horizon, Sword Art Online, Overlord, etc.
- What is your favorite genre when reading?
Fantasy with well-defined magic systems.
- Do you have a favorite author?
Probably Brandon Sanderson at the moment. I also really enjoy Jim Butcher and Steven Brust's works.
- Where do you find it easiest to write? Your favorite spot to shut out the world and step into your stories.
I write in my bedroom with all the doors closed. I often have some music playing – but nothing too distracting.
- Do you have a dream office/ writing spot?
I'm pretty happy writing in my bedroom, but I wouldn't mind having a bigger one someday. =D
- If you could co-write with any famous author, who would you pick?
That's a really tough one. Sanderson would be the most logical choice and he'd be a good pick. I'd also strongly consider Jim Butcher – he's a fantastic writer and I think he'd be a ton of fun to work with.
- Where do you want your writing career to go?
I'd love to build my world into a franchise. Since I work at one of the best RPG developers in the world, it would be my dream to eventually get Obsidian to make a game in my setting.
Eventually, I'd like to be writing closer to full time, although I enjoy working on game design as well. Moving into doing more narrative design work for Obsidian could also be a lot of fun.
- When can we expect another novel from you? I am anxiously waiting.
I'm expecting to release the sequel to Forging Divinity, which is tentatively titled Stealing Sorcery, sometime in the winter of this year or early next year.
- Your cover art is beautiful. Could you briefly describe the process of finding the right artist and concept for the cover?
Thank you! Initially, I went through books in Barnes and Noble looking for the artists I liked and looking them up online. Once I had found a bunch of them, I also looked for related or similar artists on DeviantArt and similar sites.
Eventually, I stumbled upon the work of Daniel Kamarudin on DeviantArt and I absolutely loved it. I contacted him to see if he was taking commissions and we negotiated out all the details. It was a fantastic experience, and I'm proud to say that I'm working with him again for the second book.
- What other hobbies and interest take up your time when you are not writing?
I work in the computer gaming industry, so that takes up a ton of my time, and I also play a lot of computer and video games for fun.
Aside from that, I also enjoy tabletop gaming and live-action role-playing.
I also watch a ton of anime, read a few manga and manhwa here and there, and read a ton of books.
- If you could bring one of your characters to reality, who would it be and why?
Probably one of my gods (which one I'd pick would probably be a spoiler), so I could convince him or her to give me super powers. I'm an optimizer – I'd have to pick whatever would get the best results.
- What is the one thing you wish you had known before you started writing?
Great question. I'd say that it's probably that weaknesses and limitations – in characters, magic systems, or items – can be as or more important than strengths.
As a young writer, I just wanted to make everything as powerful and awesome as I could imagine. As I've gained experience, I've found that writing an underdog character or an item with limitations can make them vastly more interesting, in my opinion. Challenges build character.
- Lastly, where you can your readers find you on the internet?
You can find my blog at https://andrewkrowe.wordpress.com/. I also have a Forging Divinity Facebook page and you can find me on Twitter here.
If you know of any self-published or even small press authors that would be willing to speak with me, send them my way! If you are a self-published/small press author head on over to my contact page and send me an e-mail. Maybe you can be my next featured author!


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I live in a beautiful part of the state. With views like this, I could stay here for many years.
The morning started off foggy and glowing.
But by late afternoon, I had these blue skies. This was my view after getting my allergy shots and NOT having to wait! I finally made it through induction and now have maintenance for a few weeks.
Happy mail in the form of my long-awaited shirt. I wonder if I'm the only Kristen Ashley fan who reads my blog….
Dinner. Simple. Good. Done. Salmon with a sweet potato.
Tomorrow is Saturday..game day….holding my breath until the Tide wins.


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Intestinal Parasite Testing (IPT)
A common mistake is for a client to think that if their pet has normal feces and if no worms are seen, then there are no parasites; however microscopic analysis of your pet's feces is necessary for an accurate determination. It is for this reason that we ask for a stool sample at your pet's annual (or semi-annual) visit. Early detection of parasites such as hookworms, roundworms, whipworms, tapeworms and giardia is vital to successful treatment. Some of the symptoms of parasitic illness include: diarrhea, decreased appetite, poor hair coat, vomiting and weight loss or "pot belly". The presence of these symptoms is neither a confirmation nor indication of a parasitic infection. The only way diagnosis can be made is through IPT, and at that point an appropriate treatment or preventive program can be prescribed.
The Companion Animal Parasite Council (www.capcvet.org) recommends the following IPT schedule:
The Companion Animal Parasite Council (www.capcvet.org) recommends the following IPT schedule:
- Puppies and Kittens: 2-4 times/year
- Adult Dogs and Cats (Not Taking Broad Spectrum Heartworm Preventative Medication): 2-4 times/year
- Adult Dogs and Cats (Taking Broad Spectrum Heartworm Preventative Medication): 1-2 times/year


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Header Photo: Drew Jacksich
The St. Marys Railroad (reporting marks, SM) is a Class III short line based out of St. Marys, Georgia and connects the small town of Kingsland to the west, about 11 rail-miles away. Under its founder, Captain Lemuel Johnson, the operation had an ambitious plan (as did most new railroads in those times) of expanding west, north, and south although funding could never be secured to see these dreams realized. Still, the railroad that was eventually built remains in operation today although its small size and lack of customers makes its future uncertain at the present time. To its credit, however, the St. Marys' current owner has always dreamed of owning his own railroad so hopefully under the Boatright Companies' leadership the short line will prosper.
The St. Marys Railroad has had an interesting history over the years, especially considering that it has only served two small towns in southeastern Georgia since it was chartered. The system was originally known as the St. Marys & Kingsland Railroad and after connecting its namesake cities the StM&K was renamed as the Atlantic, Waycross & Northern in 1911. The point of this renaming was in hopes of extending the line to the north and west, notably the town of Waycross. Unfortunately, funding for this route never materialized enabling its completion. Had it down so the AW&N would have reached another, larger city and acquired an additional interchange partner with the Atlantic Coast Line (the railroad already held an interchange with the Seaboard Air Line at Kingsland).
A History Of Georgia's Railroads
A Look At Other Short Line Carriers
After the failed extension of the AW&N and the death of its founder, Lemuel Johnson, in 1918 the railroad went through several name changes and ownership. Soon after Johnson's death the short line was sold to the Southern Fertilizer & Chemical Company of Savannah and over twenty years later was sold again to the St. Marys Kraft Corporation, a subsidiary of the Gilman Paper Company, in 1939. Gilman was a local company located near St. Marys and under its ownership the railroad was renamed as the Saint Marys Railroad. While the short line did not really prosper under Gilman it did remain profitable, enabling it to purchase its first diesel locomotive in 1945, a General Electric 65-Tonner #500.
Unfortunately, the future looked bleak for the short line after Gilman was sold to the Durango Paper Company in December of 1999 following the death of its founder, Howard Gilman. At this point the company was capable of producing 2.6 million pounds of paper per day and employed more than 1,000. Under Durgano's ownership it was hit with numerous safety violations and by 2002 was bankrupt, which resulted in the plant's closing. Naturally, being the railroad's largest customer it was a major blow to traffic by losing the paper business. In 1955 the St. Marys Railroad saw its only considerable expansion when it constructed a 4.5-mile spur about two miles west of St. Marys along its main line to serve the United States Army Ammunitions storage terminal at Kings Bay. This allowed the short line to expand its traffic base from what was essentially just outbound loads of paper via the Gilman's plant.
|Model Type
|Road Number
|Date Built
|3/1951 (Replaced by #503)
|1/1956 (Replaced by #504)
|6/1971 (Sold to Birmingham Southern in 2/07 and numbered BS #355.)
|10/1974 (Sold to Watco in 6/06 and numbered WAMX #1504.)
|5/1976 (Sold to Birmingham Southern 2/07 numbered BS #373.)
|1/1960 (Ex-CN #1270, Acquired 2/07.)
Today, the railroad is under the ownership of the Boatright Companies, a multifaceted railroad business which offers rail car servicing, tie sales, and Hi-Rail equipment among other things. It is my understanding that St. Marys currently has a traffic base in coal, pulpwood chips, chemicals, along with the business it provides to the military base. Additionally, in recent years the railroad began offering excursions, which now run from February through the Christmas holiday season. Currently the railroad's roster includes only a GE and EMD switcher, although at point the St. Marys also had Alco RS3s. Information courtesy of Paul Pleasant.