Entertainment
07 Aug, 2026
0
What a ‘Bam Bam’ at New Jersey’s Jamaica Day Celebration
Dancehall pioneer Sister Nancy, clad in black, green and gold to celebrate Emancipation and Jamaica Day, greeted fans in her trademark bare feet and delivered a masterclass performance at the 10th…
07 Aug, 2026
0
Lauryn Hill brings Diaspora Calling! to the UK
AP: Moments before Lauryn Hill hopped on a call with The Associated Press, she and Fugees’ bandmate Wyclef Jean stood in the centre of London’s Piccadilly Circus, surrounded by fans. Broadcast above…
07 Aug, 2026
0
Movie Review | ‘One Night Only’ is a tease, but its stars score
AP: The Purge for sex is the best way to describe the premise of One Night Only, unless you prefer Shirley Jackson’s The Lottery for one-night stands. As the movie announces right away: The US…
07 Aug, 2026
0
5 Questions With Shaneil Muir
Dancehall artiste Shaneil Muir brought the energy to her Dream Weekend debut at Igloo, held at the Aqueduct in Rose Hall, Montego Bay, on Monday. Delivering fan favourites from her catalogue,…
07 Aug, 2026
0
Ariana Grande says decision to step back isn’t impulsive
NEW YORK (AP): Ariana Grande chose to “clear the air about a few things” during her concert Monday night, following the news that she will be taking a break from being in the public eye after the…
06 Aug, 2026
0
‘God and time’, Wayne Wonder says of Reggae Icon Award
If reggae vocalist Wayne Wonder could use only one word to describe how he feels about being honoured by the Government with the Reggae Icon Award, that one word would be “amazing”. But it is…
06 Aug, 2026
0
Posthumous Order of Distinction honours Stranger Cole's musical legacy
Nine members of Jamaica's entertainment industry are among the 140 Jamaicans conferred with National Honours and Awards this year, with pioneering ska, rocksteady, and reggae singer Stranger Cole…
06 Aug, 2026
0
Spragga Benz ready to kick off Best Weekend Ever
Veteran deejay Spragga Benz is ready to remind audiences why his music continues to resonate when he headlines Rise and Toast today, the opening event for Best Weekend Ever, at Plantation Cove in St…
05 Aug, 2026
0
Dream Weekend’s Montego Bay gamble pays off
WESTERN BUREAU: Dream Weekend made an energetic debut in Montego Bay, earning praise from organisers, business leaders and many patrons, while transportation and logistical hiccups highlighted areas…