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Published 8 minutes ago by Yasmine Peru/Senior Gleaner Writer

‘I was expecting to win’

On Sunday night, a new Jamaica Gospel Star was crowned inside the Indoor Sports Centre at the transformed Independence Village in St Andrew. She is Chantal Smalling Stephenson, the gospel singer who placed second in the 2022 season of the competition and confidently returned this year to take top honours.

Published 7 minutes ago

Reggae Icon Awards for Wayne Wonder, Busy Signal at Grand Gala

This year, Von Wayne Charles and Reanno Devon Gordon will be the recipients of the annual Reggae Icon Award presented by the Government of Jamaica during the Independence Day Grand Gala. This award…

Members of the board of the newly formed Jamaica Actors Guild Association, from left, Michael Nicholson, Nicolette Neilson, Sherando Ferril, Christina Cooper, Kadeem Wilson and Cornelius Grant at its official launch last Thursday at the Canopy Courtyard in

Published 8 minutes ago by Nicola Cunningham

Jamaica launches first actors’ union

With a commitment to ensuring high professional standards, fair wages and safe sets for Jamaican actors, the Jamaica Actors Guild Association (JAGA) was officially launched last week at the Canopy…

Montego Bay resident, Jamal, thrilled the crowd with a barrage of hits during his performance at Bad Beaches on Thursday night.

Updated 21 hours ago

Alkaline, Govana electrify Dream Weekend

Alkaline delivered one of the most talked-about moments of Dream Weekend, commanding the Dream Live stage with an explosive performance that sent patrons into a frenzy. The dancehall star received a…

Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2026, Christine Williams, is flanked by, first runner-up, Dr. Melissa Flinch (left), Miss Manchester and second runner-up, Danielle Cox, Miss Kingston and St. Andrew.

Updated 11 hours ago by Yasmine Peru

Elated Christina Williams wins Nat’l Festival Queen title for Portland

Miss Portland Christina Williams, attorney-at-law and the self-described “country girl with global impact” raised the bar high on Saturday night when she waltzed away with the Miss Jamaica Festival…

Among Little-White’s documentary credits is ‘Journey: Break Every Rule’, the 2019 biographical film honouring former Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller.

Updated 21 hours ago by Yasmine Peru

Lennie Little-White is ready to teach

When Lennie Little-White completed his first degree, his mission was to teach. However, his good friend Rex Nettleford encouraged him to do a second degree and return to Jamaica and lecture at the…

Director Storm Saulter (right) and lead actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw participate in a press junket in the United Kingdom for ‘Possession’ last Monday.

Updated 21 hours ago by Omar Tomlinson

Take Two! - Sheldon Shepherd and Storm Saulter on filming, friendship

For Sheldon Shepherd and Storm Saulter, an implicit trust guides their working dynamic as actor and director. Theirs is a decades-long artistic partnership that began with the filming of the latter’s…

This album cover image, released by Republic Records, shows ‘Petal’ by Ariana Grande.

August 2, 2026

Music Review | Ariana Grande’s ‘Petal’ displays a pop star at her most restrained

NEW YORK (AP): Gone is the big-belter Ariana Grande. On Petal, her eighth studio album and first full-length release since both the end of her Wicked run and 2024’s Eternal Sunshine, the pop…

August 2, 2026

Skippa, Alaine, Future Fambo for Montego Bay Jerk Fest today

The 17th staging of the Montego Bay Jerk & Food Festival takes centre stage today at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Centre, with organisers promising a full slate of live entertainment alongside…

August 2, 2026

King’s House to Come Alive with Michael W. Smith, Papa San

An impressive cast of gospel artistes, led by internationally acclaimed singer Michael W. Smith and former dancehall star-turned-gospel minister Papa San, is set to headline Come Alive: A National…