Busy year for dancehall's youth
IN THE YEAR 2005, some fresh, young faces 'stepped out' into the music and the already diverse market benefited from the variety of unique styles delivered by the talented 'rookies'.

Gyptian says, "thanks and praise"
AFTER TALLYING QUITE a few votes for the Most Important Song for 2005, it became quite clear that Jamaicans thought Gyptian's Serious Times was the 'big tune' for last year. The song topped a list of 12, for the leading position.

The year dancehall got tamed
I THINK OF 2005 as the year dancehall lost its edge, got tamed by corporate sponsorship and moved towards being something as mild as a family fun day. Y'all should know how it went.

2005's 'fan-tastic' honours
LOS ANGELES, (Reuters): EPIC SPACE ADVENTURE Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith won best overall film and best drama honours on Tuesday at the People's Choice Awards, a widely watched measure of movie, television and star appeal.

Britney Spears tops worst-dressed list
LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) POP SINGER BRITNEY Spears on Tuesday topped an annual Hollywood worst-dressed list compiled by a fashion designer who called her an "over-the-hill Lolita."