A number of popular entertainers and a host of fans turned out to the launch of Spice's bar/lounge '8 Ball' last Friday night.

The launch, which was originally scheduled to take placetwo weeks ago, had been postponed as a result of the persistent rains which took placeat its swankylocation at the Bayside Plaza, above Genus Pharmacy.

Among those in attendance were Bounty Killer, Future Fambo, Flexx, Bling Dawg, Bridgez, Keiva, Psycho Tan Bad,Pamputtae, Chuck Fender, Duwayne Stephenson, New Kidz, Baby Tash, Swizzle Body Girls, television host, Amita, and more, while fans and patrons flooded thelounge's outsidepassageway partying with some of their favourite entertainers.

Spice, whose correct name is Grace Hamilton, says, "I was really happy and thankful for all the support I received and all the artistes, fans, family and friends who came out, thank you all so much."

Spice also said '8 Ball' would be catering to a younger audience. "It's for young people like myself who want somewhere free to go and lyme and play pool, party at the club in the back and have fun.In Portmore there's barely anything to do, you always find yourself going to Kingston just for a lyme, so we are gonna be having quite a few promotions there to make sure Friday night is a lot of fun for everyone."