NEW YORK (AP): Drew Barrymore, who drew criticism for taping new episodes of her daytime talk show despite the ongoing writers and actors strikes, now says she’ll wait until the labour issues are resolved. Hours later CBS’ The Talk did the same...
Last week, the Miss Universe organisation announced that adult women of all ages over 18 years old will be allowed to participate in the global beauty pageant, come 2024. Thus, removing the age limit of 28 years old. The announcement was made by 29...
Memphis, Tennessee (AP): A Memphis couple who took in former NFL offensive lineman Michael Oher when he was in high school denied in court documents filed Thursday that they used a legal agreement between them to get rich at his expense and lied...
During the pandemic, the endless stream of lockdowns had most people flocking to online forms of entertainment, like popular social media site TikTok. One of the many enthralled in this trance was St Vincent film-maker Tolga Akcayli. On what seemed...
Following a two-year hiatus, the Miss Global International beauty pageant is set to return to Jamaica where 17 ladies from all corners of the world will compete for the coveted title. Neelam Ramchandani, director/co-chair, Miss Global International...
Published:Saturday | September 16, 2023 | 12:07 AM
NEW YORK (AP): Prize-winning fiction writer Deesha Philyaw, who struggled to find a publisher for what became her acclaimed debut The Secret Lives of Church Ladies, has a 7-figure deal for her next two books. Mariner Books, an imprint of...
Published:Saturday | September 16, 2023 | 12:07 AM
NEW YORK (AP): Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs got the key to New York City on Friday, the same day that he released his first studio album in 17 years. “The bad boy of entertainment is getting the key to the city from the bad boy of politics!” Mayor Eric...
Published:Saturday | September 16, 2023 | 12:06 AM
NEW YORK (AP): Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Jackman have decided to end their marriage after 27 years and two children. “We have been blessed to share almost three decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage. Our journey...
While not yet known to many locally, UK-based singer Lahrel is making a name for herself abroad. Lahrel, whose given name is Carlene Laurel Simms, is always surrounded by great Caribbean music. Her childhood was set to the soundtrack of greats like...
Grammy Award-winning reggae singer Mykal Rose’s latest album, I Give You Love, will be released today. The 13-track set, which is produced by Donsome Records LLC, features collaborations with Bounty Killer, Bugle and Jahmiel. In a media release,...
Ruby Magdalene, the latest production from Father Richard Ho Lung and Friends, is not only expected to entertain, but to instil a sense of determination and commitment despite life’s struggles. “Ruby is a jewel, and the Lord did tell us that when...
There will be no Miss Jamaica World pageant this year. Shanique Singh, who was crowned the winner of the 2022 staging of Miss World, on December 4, 2022 at the Courtleigh Auditorium, will represent Jamaica at the 2023 Miss World pageant. “Shanique...
Published:Thursday | September 14, 2023 | 12:08 AM
Nelly and Ashanti’s reunion took them both by surprise. The two stars were reported to have reconciled earlier this year, a decade after they first ended their relationship, but the Hot In Herre hitmaker insisted that getting back together hadn’t...
Kingston Creative’s beautification project in downtown Kingston will today receive a further boost of US$15,000 from the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) and Expedia Group to continue the mission of beautifying the previously aged spaces and enhancing...
Published:Wednesday | September 13, 2023 | 12:08 AM
NEW YORK (AP): The Pulitzer Prize Board has revised its long-time rules on eligibility for many of its arts and letters awards and will now allow those not born in the US and other non-citizens to compete. The board announced on Tuesday that...
Published:Wednesday | September 13, 2023 | 12:07 AM
A Haunting in Venice is a mystery, suspense thriller set in eerie, post-World War II Venice on All Hallows’ Eve and is a terrifying mystery featuring the return of the celebrated sleuth, Hercule Poirot. Now retired and living in self-imposed exile...
Published:Wednesday | September 13, 2023 | 12:06 AM
CHICAGO (AP): Jussie Smollett’s lawyers told an Illinois appellate court Tuesday it should toss the former Empire actor’s convictions for staging a racist, homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and then lying about it to Chicago police,...
The MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) returns tonight and dancehall artiste Shenseea is among the list of presenters. On Tuesday morning, the VMAs announced its final round of presenters. The Alpha artiste was listed among a number of personalities,...
Beres Hammond will receive an honorary degree from The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona campus, during its upcoming Class of 2023 graduation ceremonies. Hammond is among a list of 14 eminent figures to be honoured. Other recipients...
The seventh biennial Rex Nettleford Arts Conference, themed Mirror Mirror – Arts and Culture for Social Transformation, set to take place at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts in St Andrew from October 11 to 13, promises to...
Next Friday evening, September 22, a Jamaican book bashment of sorts will unfold in New York City. Under the umbrella of the American Foundation for the University of the West Indies, seven Jamaican writers will converge in Manhattan to share...
NY: Dancehall/reggae rising star D’Yani celebrated his first trip to New York with an exhilarating performance at Reggae on the Avenue (ROTA), held at the Bellyful Restaurant in Brooklyn on last week Sunday, the day before the official Labour Day...
Stephen Marley recently unveiled Winding Roads, the latest single from his newest album Old Soul, out digitally September 15. Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead and singer/songwriter Jack Johnson join Marley on the new track recorded at Weir’s TRI...
VP/Greensleeves Records will celebrate the 40th anniversary of John Holt’s iconic Police in Helicopter LP by issuing a rare 1983 12-inch single mix – informally known as the Sirens Mix – to streaming. It is presented in its original form alongside...
