Entertainment
July 10, 2026
Movie Review | Live-action ‘Moana’ is a lifeless copy of an animated classic
AP:
Say what you will about them, but the Disney live-action remakes have at least given us a choice. Which would you rather see? A spirited, soaring, animated Moana, or a purposeless remake…
July 10, 2026
Bonnie Tyler, ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ singer, dies
AP:
Celebrities across the entertainment industry are mourning the death of Bonnie Tyler, expressing affection and admiration for the gravelly-voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star. The singer was…
July 11, 2026
by Yasmine Peru
5 Questions With Beenie Man
On Saturday, August 8, dancehall icon Beenie Man, will join the Queen of Reggae, Marcia Griffiths, along with Mikey Spice, Shuga, Empress Uneek, and Mical Rustle Mustle, for a mega celebration of…
July 11, 2026
Thanksgiving service, tribute concert set for Kukudoo
David ‘Kukudoo’ McDermott will be honoured with a Service of Thanksgiving at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre on Sunday, July 19, with viewing scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Minister…
July 10, 2026
British-Jamaican actor Micheal Ward acquitted by London jury of rape and sexual assault charges
British-Jamaican actor Micheal Ward was acquitted Friday of rape and other charges in a London court on allegations he sexually assaulted a woman in the back of a friend’s Mercedes in 2023.
July 9, 2026
MoBay Jerk and Food Festival returns
The Montego Bay Jerk and Food Festival is scheduled to return for its 17th staging on Saturday, August 1, at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Centre in St James. First held in 2009, the festival has…
July 9, 2026
Content creators to lead FRi-NALLY’s Summer Series
Kingston’s summer entertainment calendar is getting a creative refresh as FRi-NALLY prepares to hand over the reins of its bi-weekly series to four of Jamaica’s popular digital creators. Starting this…
July 9, 2026
Justin Bieber joins World Cup final half-time show
NEW YORK (AP):
Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup’s star-studded, Super Bowl-style half-time show, joining fellow headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS, FIFA announced Wednesday.…
July 9, 2026
by O’brian Wynter
Attorney Simone Gardner ready to represent Ja in India
Newly crowned Miss Grand Jamaica 2026 Attorney-at-law Simone Gardner is embarking on a new chapter that will see her represent Jamaica on the international stage in India this October. The Miss Grand…