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Rihanna arrives at the premiere of "Smurfs" on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
25 Mar, 2026 0

Woman pleads not guilty to trying to murder Rihanna and assaulting superstar’s family

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman from Florida pleaded not guilty Wednesday to the attempted murder of Rihanna. Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, of Orlando, also pleaded not guilty through her attorney to more than a…
From his first album ‘Niche’ to ‘Emotions’, J’Calm continues to evolve, balancing reflection, culture, and artistry.
24 Mar, 2026 0

J’Calm on confidence, purpose, and authenticity

Most 20-year-old men do not often speak about emotions, but singer-songwriter J’Calm poured his thoughts, aspirations, and feelings into his sophomore album, Emotions, serving it hot at the start of…
Miss Universe Jamaica Northeast 2025 Dreanna Williams.
23 Mar, 2026 0

Momentum building ahead of St Ann Miss Universe Ja casting call

Preparations are ramping up for St Ann ahead of the casting call to find the parish’s queen for the Miss Universe Jamaica competition under the organisation’s new parish-level pageant system. At the…
This album cover image released by Ear Drummers/Giant Music shows ‘R3SET’ by Mike Will.
23 Mar, 2026 0

Producer Mike Will Made-It returns with ‘R3SET’

NEW YORK (AP): Nearly a decade has passed since Mike Will Made-It dropped his last solo album. The hip-hop super producer spent much of that time learning, expanding his business endeavours and…
Keeping his Jamaican identity at the heart of his comedy, Elliott Jr shares his immigrant experience with international audiences.
22 Mar, 2026 0

Dale Elliott Jr takes next step with Netflix comedy festival

Dale Elliott Jr, a familiar force in comedy, is taking his talent to one of the world’s biggest stages – the Netflix Is A Joke Festival – on May 7. Set to perform inside The Ice House California Room…
Merciless
21 Mar, 2026 0

Actor Chuck Norris leaves lasting mark on J’can culture

Carolyn Cooper, professor emerita of literary and cultural studies, has noted the impact of the late Chuck Norris on Jamaican culture. Norris, the action star, whose roles in Walker, Texas Ranger and…
This image released by Big Hit Music shows ‘Arirang’ by BTS.
21 Mar, 2026 0

Music Review | BTS’ long-awaited comeback album ‘ARIRANG’ is exciting experiment

NEW YORK (AP): The game-changing K-pop boy band BTS has returned after a nearly four-year musical hiatus. ARIRANG, the 14-track, fifth studio album from the septet – RM, Jin, Jimin, V, Suga, Jung…
Muddy shared with ‘The Gleaner’ that one of his hidden talents is singing and writing dancehall music, which he says was his first love.
20 Mar, 2026 0

5 Questions With Muddy

Fresh off a surprise appearance at the Gen XS Carnival 2026 launch, Grenadian soca artiste Muddy is gearing up for his first Carnival in Jamaica experience. Born Alex Cuffie, the 2025 Power Soca…
As part of Ras-I’s third studio album ‘Heart of Love’, he teams up with Khalia on the new track ‘Home’, which is set for release today.
20 Mar, 2026 0

Ras-I, Khalia explore love beyond romance on ‘Home’

In a world of fast-paced, uncertain relationships, reggae artistes Ras-I and Khalia offer a grounded take on love with their new single Home, to be released today. The track explores love as emotional…