Latest Wyclef Jean News
Singer Mikaben Has Died Aged 41
Mikaben has died after collapsing on stage.The ‘Fe Lapli’ hitmaker - whose real name was Michael Benjamin - left fans shocked after he fell to the ground as he exited the stage at the Accor...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 17 October 2022
Jimmy Cliff Returns With New Single Refugees
Jimmy Cliff is returning to music with a new single and album.The reggae legend has teamed up with Wyclef Jean for the new track 'Refugees', which was released on Friday (29.07.22).The new song is the...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 29 July 2022
Wyclef Jean: The Fugees Will Tour Eventually
Wyclef Jean has insisted The Fugees will go ahead with their reunion tour eventually.The 'Killing Me Softly' hitmakers - which also include Lauryn Hill and Pras Michel - announced in September 2021 they would hit...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 05 July 2022
The Fugees Scrap Reunion Tour
The Fugees have cancelled their long-awaited reunion tour.The 'Ready or Not' hitmakers - comprised of Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel - had planned to go on the road late last year to...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 23 January 2022
Fugees Announce First World Tour In 25 Years
Fugees are in talks to reunite after 15 years.According to an insider, the 'Ready Or Not' hitmakers - comprising Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel - have been back in touch to discuss marking...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 22 September 2021
Fugees To Reunite For First Time In 15 Years?
Fugees are in talks to reunite after 15 years.According to an insider, the 'Ready Or Not' hitmakers - comprising Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel - have been back in touch to discuss marking...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 20 September 2021
Wyclef Jean Isn't The First Star To Be Wrongfully Detained By Cops
Wyclef Jean has expressed anger on social media over a recent case of mistaken identity, whereby the Haiti singer was detained and cuffed by LAPD cops before they realised they had the wrong person. It...
By Holly Williams in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 21 March 2017
Queen Release New Song For Aids Campaign
Queen have released a new song featuring Freddie Mercury to raise money in the fight against AIDS.The Coca-Cola Company have teamed up with (RED) for a new campaign, 'Share the Sound of An AIDS Free...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 03 November 2014
Avicii Announces Album Guests
Avicii will be joined by Chris Martin, Billie Joe Armstrong, Jon Bon Jovi and a string of other stars on his new album.The 'Hey Brother' star - whose real name is Tim Bergling- has also...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 22 July 2014
Shakira To Perform At World Cup Closing Ceremony
Shakira will perform at the World Cup closing ceremony.The 'She Wolf' singer - who has 18-month-old son Milan with soccer star Gerard Pique - is ''thrilled'' to be performing 'La La La (Brazil 2014)' at...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 03 July 2014
Amanda Bynes' Rap Dreams May Come True Thanks To Waka Flocka Flame
Amanda Bynes, in case you haven't already heard, desperately wants her next career move to be a step into the rap game, as the former child actress has mentioned countless times on Twitter since she...
By Joe Wilde in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22 June 2013
Amanda Bynes Is "Gonna Kill The [Rap] Game," Says Collaborator Waka Flocka Flame
In case you hadn't heard, everyone's favourite ticking time-bomb Amanda Bynes is dead set on becoming a rapper, and it has been looking increasingly more likely that her ambition will be realised ever since she...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 21 June 2013
Amanda Bynes To Team Up With Wyclef Jean For Debut Album?
Amanda Bynes is set to receive a helping hand from hip-hop veteran Wyclef Jean as she prepares to launch herself as a rap star.The embattled actress is close to finalising a deal with Chinga Chang...
By WENN on 18 June 2013
Will Smith And Jaden Smith Joined By Buzz Aldrin And 50 Cent At 'After Earth' Premiere [Photos]
Will Smith and Jaden Smith at 'After Earth' New York premiereThe New York premiere of Will Smith's new action movie 'After Earth' was almost like a reunion for the actor as several old friends showed...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 May 2013
Wyclef Jean Previews New Mixtape
Wyclef Jean has previewed new song 'Bang Bang Bang' from his comeback mixtape 'April Showers'.The singer and songwriter posted the track lamenting the soaring murder rate in Chicago - which saw some 506 people killed...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 April 2013
Celebrating His 43rd Birthday, Wyclef Jean Almost Gives Us A Glimpse Of His Perfect Gentleman
"Twenty grand, know it's a sin, but before me you show me a little more skin it would fulfil my fantasy" so rapped Wyclef Jean back on his 2001 UK smash hit 'Perfect Gentleman'. There...
By Contributor in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 October 2012
Wyclef Jean Posts Revealing Birthday Snap Online
Rapper Wyclef Jean has marked his 43rd birthday by sharing a photo of himself wearing nothing but his underwear.The Fugees star celebrated his big day on Wednesday (17Oct12) and embraced the milestone by telling his...
By WENN on 18 October 2012
Wyclef Jean: 'I Was Bamboozled Out Of A Presidential Run In Haiti'
Wyclef Jean is convinced voting laws in his native Haiti were rigged so he couldn't run for President in 2010 and clean up the country.The former Fugees star had to sit out the elections after...
By WENN on 27 September 2012
Wyclef Opens Up About Lauryn Hill Affair In New Memoir
Wyclef Jean's new memoir Purpose: An Immigrant's Story gives a remarkable insight into the singers’ life, the break up of The Fugees, life post-earthquake and his run for presidency following the tragic natural disaster. Speaking...
By Michael West on 18 September 2012
Lauryn Hill Branded A Liar In Wyclef Jean Memoir ‘Purpose’
Lauryn Hill finds herself at the centre of some pretty damning allegations, courtesy of a new book, written by her former band mate Wyclef Jean. Hill and Jean were both members of the successful ‘90s...
By Hayley Avron on 18 September 2012
Chris Lighty: Memorial Service Attracts Hip Hop Giants
The memorial for Chris Lighty drew hip-hop stars from the past and present to celebrate the rap mogul's life, reports The New York Daily News. Following his tragic death, the memorial service for Chris Lighty...
By WENN on 06 September 2012
Jay Z Leaves His Mark On New York's Carnegie Hall
Jay Z playing to less than 3,000 people wouldn't have been a bother to one of the most successful rap artists in history. Izzo has consistently raised the bar for himself in terms of popularity...
By WENN on 07 February 2012
Jay Z Brings Hip-hop To Historic Carnegie Hall
Jay Z became only the second hip-hop star in history to perform a concert at New York's Carnegie Hall on Monday evening (January 6, 2012). Wyclef Jean graced the stage in 2001, with Stevie Wonder,...
By WENN on 07 February 2012
Wyclef Visits Haiti To Mark Two Year Earthquake Anniversary
Wyclef Jean spent Thursday (12Jan12) volunteering in his native Haiti to mark the second anniversary of the 2010 earthquake which levelled the nation.The Fugees star threw himself into charity work following the disaster on 12...
By WENN on 13 January 2012
Wyclef Honoured In Florida
Hip-hop star Wyclef Jean was the toast of North Miami, Florida on Wednesday (23Nov11) as he was inducted into the city's Hall of Fame.The Fugees frontman was also presented with a key to the city...
By WENN on 24 November 2011
Stars Collide For Zz Top Tribute Album
Wyclef Jean, Grace Potter and Nickelback are among the eclectic mix of stars paying tribute to bluesy rockers Zz Top on a new album.The acts have recorded new versions of the trio's hits, including Legs,...
By WENN on 23 August 2011
Lauryn Hill Pregnant With Sixth Child
Lauryn Hill is pregnant with her sixth child.The former Fugees singer - who already has five children, Zion David-Nesta, 13, Selah, 12, Joshua, nine, John, seven, and three-year-old Sarah with on/off partner Rohan Marley -...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 June 2011
Wyclef's Choice Wins Haiti Presidential Election
Wyclef Jean is celebrating after learning his pick for Haiti President has won the vote.The Fugees star was back home in Haiti on Monday (04Apr11) for the first time since he was shot at while...
By WENN on 05 April 2011
Shakira Donates $400,000 To Haiti
Shakira has donated $400,000 to help rebuild a Haitian school.The 'Hips Don't Lie' hitmaker - who performed a concert in New York last year alongside the likes of Wyclef Jean, Sting and Bruce Springsteen to...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 April 2011
Wyclef Jean Blasts Allegations Shooting Story Is Fabricated
Rapper Wyclef Jean has hit out at allegations suggesting he fabricated the story of his shooting in Haiti, accusing critics of spreading false rumours to purposely discredit him.The former Fugees star was travelling through the...
By WENN on 21 March 2011
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