Beenie Man at core of 'Summer Sizzle'
western bureau: BEENIE MAN'S MUSIC was played continuously before and after the official proceedings at the Talk of the Town, Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, on Wednesday evening.

Voices to the power of Q
THE QUARTET Q seems to have been bouyed so far by the sheer power of the teenage girl's hormones. Their performances, especially when Kevin delivers his falsetto segment are usually greeted by high-pitched screams of glee from the audience.

Face making her way to stardom
FACE, BORN SHANIQUE Wilson, is the sole DJ left in the RISING STARS competition. She makes her move toward stardom at a time when the female DJ in the commercial music landscape is on the prowl and marking her territory.

No more Beenie for Sumfest
western bureau: WHEN BEENIE MAN moved the vote of thanks at the launch of his Summer Sizzle birthday celebration at the Talk of the Town, Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, on Wednesday night, he did more than show gratitude.

Ditching the sponsors
AS IS REPORTED in today's publication, deejay Beenie Man announced on Wednesday that he will no longer perform at Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest. This is after being left off the line-up this year as part of the ban imposed on him and Bounty Killer...

Janica has nautical dreams
Eighteen-year-old, La Crème model and nursing student Janica Williams' ultimate goal is to become a gynecologist. "... I love and care for females and I think females should be healthy at all times where a gynecologist is concerned," she said.