Veteran reggae singer Pluto Shervington, who died last Friday morning at a hospital in Florida, where he resided, was, up until the time of his passing, in discussions about upcoming performances. Former 93.5FM, WVIP radio host and party promoter...
The film-makers behind The Color Purple do not like an easy task. The original source material is a heavy piece of work that’s already been adapted with acclaim by one of the greatest directors living or dead. As if that wasn’t enough stacked...
Rebel Salute 30 came to a premature end at Plantation Cove in Richmond, St Ann on Sunday morning after the police went onstage and ordered an end to the event, shortly after seven. It came at the end of I Wayne’s performance, and as Fanton Mojah...
Actor and musician, Sheldon Shepherd, regrets that he will not make Tuesday’s Jamaican première of the film, Bob Marley: One Love, in which he portrays the late graphic designer Neville Garrick. But it’s for good reason as Shepherd is in New York...
The curtains were abruptly drawn on the 30th staging of roots and reggae concert, Rebel Salute, on Sunday morning. The sound at the event was turned off at the beginning of reggae artiste I-Wayne's set, but was quickly reconnected following...
Veteran artiste Petro Metro early Sunday morning paused during his set to pay tribute to ailing singer Cocoa Tea, while performing at Rebel salute in Priory St Ann. Metro, who performed in a blistering veterans segment which saw the likes of Linval...
Songbird Etana blessed the Rebel Salute stage with sweet melodies early Sunday morning, maintaining the nostalgic mood of the crowd who were heard singing along to her most popular hits, like I Am Not Afraid, My Man, and I Rise. Speaking with The...
Celebrating 30 years of Rebel Salute didn’t require any special performances by the exponents of good reggae music on Friday night’s line-up because, quite frankly, they’ve been doing it collectively, for three decades and more. So, Friday night at...
Prior to receiving an email from Paramount Pictures that the producers of the Bob Marley: One Love biopic were inviting him to audition for a role, musician and singer, Hector Lewis didn’t know anything about the documentary which is based on the...
GenXS Carnival is set to dazzle soca fans on Saturday, January 27, with the launch of ‘Immortal's Battlefield: The Ultimate Soca Wet Fete Experience’. The event, which promises to be an electrifying sunrise wet fete and the official send-off party...
Having buried the hatchet with former dancehall artiste, Queenie, A’mari DJ Mona Lisa says she is calling for unity among females in and out of the music industry. According to the entertainer, she is horrified by the vicious attacks between...
WESTERN BUREAU: In a mesmerising tribute to Bob Marley’s upcoming 79th birthday, Richie Spice electrified Main Street Rose Hall on Wednesday night. Strumming through his remarkable musical collection, Spice turned the venue’s ‘tarmac’ into a...
Reggae singer, Pluto Shervington, has died. A source confirmed to The Gleaner that he passed away minutes before 11 o'clock this morning in hospital in Florida. He was admitted on Thursday. Shervington, who was born on August 13, 1950, began his...
If you had told Shereece ‘SeSe’ Foster a few years ago that she would have the chance to perform at Rebel Salute, the Jamaican in her might have responded with unsavoury remarks in a soft and melodious voice. But, what was once a dream for the...
By the end of 1993, Tony Rebel, born Patrick Barrett, had a lot to celebrate. His recent signing to Columbia Records produced the album Vibes of the Times, and he was featured on Weekend Love, track 13 on Queen Latifah’s gold-selling third album,...
The start of the year 1995 was a sad one for many in the entertainment fraternity. Garnet Silk, hailed by many as a roots reggae music icon, had passed away at the age of 28, leaving a void in the industry. As many people began to look around for...
SANTO DOMINGO (AP) : Authorities in the Dominican Republic have arrested US rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, who is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday on charges of domestic violence. The rapper, whose real name is Daniel Hernández, is being held at...
LONDON (AP): Atom-bomb epic Oppenheimer leads the race for the British Academy Film Awards, with nominations in 13 categories including best film – eight more than its box-office rival, Barbie. Gothic fantasia Poor Things received 11 nominations...
Following a three-year absence from the events calendar, Jazz in the Gardens made its spectacular return to The Jamaica Pegasus Gardens on Sunday, October 29, 2023, for a glorious showcase starring legendary soul and reggae singer Tony Gregory;...
As patrons gear up for an explosion of roots and reggae culture at Rebel Salute this weekend, first-time performer Dmitri ‘Kxng Izem’ Cummings is encouraging Jamaicans to ‘cherish’ the annual show for all it represents. “Rebel Salute is the only...
OPENING WEDNESDAY Warner Bros Pictures invites you to experience the extraordinary sisterhood of three women who share one unbreakable bond in The Color Purple. This bold new take on the beloved classic is directed by Blitz Bazawule, a multi-...
The annual Reggae Month celebrations for February will kick off with an official church service and launch at the Fellowship Tabernacle on January 28, spearheaded by the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport. While plans for Reggae...
AP: Succession had a fittingly successful sendoff at the Emmys, the addictive saga of the roiling Roy family dynasty winning best drama for a third time and five more awards, including three top acting prizes. But Succession was not the only...
Jamaican-Canadian reggae artiste Exco Levi is gearing up to release his latest album, titled Born to be Free. The artiste, known for his thought-provoking lyrics and conscious reggae sound, told The Gleaner that the album revolves around the...
Throughout the annals of film history there have been many films like The Beekeeper. The Statham-led action revenge story takes a man of few words and even fewer qualms regarding morality. As a former operative in the secret organisation that...
