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La La Anthony Was A Masquerader for Halloween and Trinis are Livid. Carnival Tribe Comes Under Fire.

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While for major mas producer, Carnival Tribe, the optics surrounding international celebrity, La La Anthony donning a Carnival costume for Halloween may have seemed great, many of Trinidad and Tobago’s nationals did not seem to share the sentiments.

“Never been to carnival so I brought carnival to me,” wrote La La beneath a photo she shared of herself on Sunday, ahead of Halloween. A feathery, dazzling costume, showed off the curves of the American TV personality but despite the beauty, many commented shrewdly, arguing that Anthony had chosen the culture of Trinidad and Tobago as a Halloween costume, and citing cultural appropriation.

Tribe Carnival, obviously unbothered by the social influencer’s post, took the opportunity to invite La La to T&T for Carnival. “You need to come to Trinidad for Carnival,” their post read, followed up with four fire emojis and Trinidad and Tobago flags. Anthony did not respond, however Tribe would soon be called out by some Trinbagonians in the comment section for choosing to ignore the apparent issue and instead choosing to market the business of carnival. “This is very disrespectful to our culture. Do you even know the significance of carnival and our costumes,” one person wrote. Another person channeled their disdain and toward the mas band saying, “@carnivaltribe ya’ll are so (expletive) thirsty. Instead of trying to inform her that carnival costume should not be used for Halloween, y’all over here begging for invite. Y’all should be ashamed.”

In June 2021, Black Panther actor, Michael B Jordan was criticized heavily after he labeled his rum, ‘J’ouvert Rum.’ He was also accused of cultural appropriation, with Trinidad and Tobago’s nationals condemning the actor and his team for the move. The anger raged further after news emerged that a trademark application for the word J’ouvert for use on the product had been made with the World Intellectual Property Organisation. Jordan’s team later made the decision to change the name of the rum.

Separately, LaLa’s decision to don the Carnival costume was lapped up by many of her cohorts in the entertainment industry internationally. Celebs like Chloe Bailey, Kim Kardashian, Vanessa Bryant, Khloe Kardashian, Bia, Bernice Burgos and Ciara all stamping their approval beneath the images shared on Instagram.

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Sean ‘Diddy’Combs Indicted, Arrested in New York.

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Music mogul Sean Diddy Combs has been arrested in Manhattan after a grand jury indicted him. It is reported that the disgraced music executive was taken into custody by federal agents with Homeland Security.

Combs has been facing major public scrutiny since his former girlfriend Cassie Ventura accused him of sex trafficking and years of abuse in a 2023 lawsuit. Most recently, he was accused of years of psychological and physical abuse in a lawsuit filed by singer Don Richard.

In a statement, Diddy’s attorney said in part, ” we are disappointed with the decision to pursue what we believe is an unjust prosecution of Mr. Combs by the U.S. Attorney’s Office. He is an imperfect person, but not a criminal. He looks forward to clearing his name in court.”

The artiste and music executive has denied wrongdoing and his legal team has said they plan to fight them in court.

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Popcaan Sells Out London Arena ; First Jamaican Act Since Bob Marley.

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Jamaican dancehall artiste Popcaan is now credited with being the first dancehall act to sell out the Crystal Palace Bowl in London since Bob Marley. The artiste made his presence felt at the Live Nation produced Popcaan and Friends event on July 28th.

The Crystal Palace Bowl, renowned for its vibrant musical legacy, drew an exuberant crowd of over 10,000 people who came out to see Poppy and his friends in dancehall. A media release issued, highlighted the dancehall artiste’s unparalleled performance, saying he captivated fans, delivering a night of pure musical magic and cultural celebration. “From his meticulously styled hair to his perfectly curated song selections, Popcaan proudly waved the Jamaican flag high, showcasing his immense talent to the world,” the release read.

Spice, Other Acts Deliver.

Fellow dancehall artiste, Spice was also a part of the sold out event. “Adding to the evening’s excitement, the Queen of Dancehall, Spice, graced the stage with a sensational performance. Her dynamic presence and commanding vocals set the tone for an unforgettable night, leaving the audience in awe and elevating the event to unprecedented heights,” the release shared.

The event also featured the likes of special guests  Soun Bwoii, who ignited the stage with his viral hit “Pump Up,” and Damon Albarn, frontman of the renowned band Gorillaz. The crowd erupted with energy when Albarn and Popcaan performed their hit collaboration, “Saturnz Barz,” creating a truly memorable moment that exemplified the seamless fusion of genres and cultures.

Popcaan was also joined on stage by his younger brother, Natebadz, who performed their collaborative track “Warrior.” The song, which has been making waves, brought a powerful energy to the show as the brothers united to deliver a performance that resonated deeply with the crowd.

Reggae legend Luciano was among the distinguished guests, attending to enjoy the show and lend his support, symbolizing the deep roots of Jamaican music from which dancehall has evolved. The event also drew the attention of international stars like former Manchester United footballer Patrice Evra and actor Michael Ward, known for his role in the hit Netflix series Top Boy, both of whom attended to show their support and appreciation for Popcaan’s historic night.

The landmark event reflects the dancehall genre’s steady influence and the powerful resonance of Jamaican culture in the global music landscape.

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