Boom News

Ark Angel Ready to Blaze His Brother’s Trail

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:06:17 GMT

Blazer Dan is gone but will never be forgotten. In fact, so strong was the late artiste’s impact on the music industry of Trinidad and Tobago that his spirit of determination and musical pride has manifested itself in his brother. The world will know Ark Angel. He’s the younger brother of Troydon ‘Blazer Dan’ Cruickshank and as 2012 comes into focus, so too will Ark Angel. With an undying desire to

Youth Fest Returns!!!

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:45:23 GMT

In 2012, young artistes will have an opportunity to really showcase themselves. Randy Glasgow- the promoter who never fails to bring us the Ladies Night Out annual carnival event, is promising to deliver Youth Fest to patrons and young artistes alike, in the season ahead. He said after analyzing the musical atmosphere in Trinidad and Tobago he made the decision to re-introduce Youth Fest, which was

Bounty Killer Denies Homosexual Claims Over Lollipop Song

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:31:24 GMT

Bounty Killer's camp has described the negative comments being made about the song My Boy Lollipop as baseless. My Boy Lollipop is a collaboration done with upcoming act Gabriel. Since the release of the remake of the Millie Small original of the same name, critics in the local dancehall community have reportedly been making disparaging comments as it relates to Bounty Killer's role in a song alluding

Prestan Is At It Again

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:28:00 GMT

Prestan Andries is at it again. Prestan who in 2011 went solo after leaving Shurwayne Winchester and Y.O.U has proven pretty consistent since the split. In 2011, he sang something called Posse and made his way into Fire Fete- the first major fete for the season. This year, he has already released Rock Back on It – a track that’s been receiving very good reviews. Yesterday, a new track called We Doh

Nicki Minaj & Willow Smith Video Premieres Today

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:22:03 GMT

Nicki Minaj and Willow Smith shot the video for the kid star's pumped-up "Fireball" last month in Los Angeles, and the party-rocking duo plan to show the world the fruits of their labor today!!! Their clip for the newest single from Willow's upcoming debut album will premiere on BET's "106 & Park." In a sea of scenes teased in a 30-second trailer on BET's website, Willow is

Fayann Lyons Talks Carnival

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:20:09 GMT

Fay Ann Lyons Alvarez has released her very first single ahead of Carnival 2012- a track called All Over, alongside veteran kaiso man- Baron. The track is nothing like what audiences would expect from the former Soca Monarch and Road March queen. In fact, in an interview with BOOM E News, Fay Ann said it was just like her to evade the ordinary and do the unexpected. She said she had an idea for a

Wondering what Shurwayne is up to?

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:15:15 GMT

Dyamic. Versatile. Energetic. Those were the words that best described Shurwayne Winchester’s most recent performances. On the heels of cable network, Flow’s Christmas party on Saturday, November 26th, Shurwayne rolled solo at Woodford Café where he dished out much more than many would’ve expected. Excited for Christmas and the subsequent carnival season ahead, Shurwayne says he’s pulling out the

Shaggy & Marley Brothers Nominated for Grammy Awards

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:09:51 GMT

Shaggy has received a 2012 Grammy Award nomination for best reggae album - the ultimate recognition for his latest studio effort, Summer In Kingston, released on his own Ranch Entertainment label, on July 19, 2011. The 8-track digital album was heavily marketed with a focus on fan-targeted promotions, and Shaggy has been touring non-stop since its release as he continues his global dominance. Summer

College Mania TV Takes Over Students’ TV Screens

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:00:15 GMT

Kerron Brown, also known as JUNIOR K ‘the university prince’ is a former Boom Champion and also the founder/director of College Mania TV Limited and the host of he newest television show for teens and university students, “College Mania TV. “College Mania TV” is the only 30 minute nationally syndicate television show in Trinidad and Tobago that focuses on the minds of tertiary and secondary school

Digicel IMAX Movie Theatre..A Bigger, Better Experience

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 15:18:29 GMT

There are certain first experiences that can take one’s breath away and make you wish you can freeze time to experience this moment for a lifetime. These experiences usually include for example, looking out from the top of the Eiffel Tower, tasting the most exquisite foods and as of most recent…for me at least…seeing an IMAX movie. The Digicel IMAX movie theatre, located at One Woodbrook Place, changes