It’s no secret that DJs and sound systems are the backbone of dancehall music and culture in Jamaica. Making bold moves in the industry, Dalton Bogle, popularly known as DJ Sky Juice, hopes to set the benchmark for his craft for generations to come...
Memphis, Tennessee (AP): In 2004, when Michael Oher was a coveted college football recruit, the 18-year-old high schooler agreed in court to allow the Memphis couple he lived with to make decisions for him about signing contracts and any medical...
Stephen Marley has announced a brand-new album. The Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer will release Old Soul digitally on September 15. The album boasts an array of special guests, including Eric Clapton, Bob Weir, Jack Johnson,...
I have not seen The Meg. Something tells me the narrative of a giant prehistoric shark causing mayhem and destruction didn’t require too much background. Then again, I could be wrong. Perhaps the 2018 blockbuster had the foundational mythos that...
LOS ANGELES (AP): Migos rapper Quavo has released his second solo album, Rocket Power, a lively and powerful tribute to his late bandmate and nephew Takeoff. It is Quavo’s first full-length release since Takeoff was fatally shot outside a...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California appeals court on Friday revived lawsuits from two men who allege Michael Jackson sexually abused them for years when they were boys. A three-judge panel from California's 2nd District Court of Appeal found...
LOS ANGELES (AP): BET won’t be sold after all: Paramount Global decided against selling the majority stake of the network. Paramount notified bidders late Wednesday night about its decision to conclude the BET Media Group sale process, said a...
Rising roots-reggae group, Kuzikk, which comprises Kamau, Kool Johnny Kool and Krysi Webb, hosted the launch of their EP, Hot Wata, on Wednesday at the Footprints Café. Backed by the Skool band, the group showed their mettle at the upbeat jam...
Following a three-year virtual stint, Magnum Xplosion returns for a physical staging on Saturday with Skeng and a number of dancehall acts hitting the stage at the Queen’s Park Savannah. Hailing from Spanish Town, Jamaica, Skeng is no stranger to...
LOS ANGELES (AP): Britney Spears and her husband Sam Asghari separated nearly three weeks ago, and he is seeking spousal support and attorneys’ fees in their divorce, according to his divorce filing. Asghari, 29, filed his petition to dissolve...
With the release of his Rebellution album in 2022, roots reggae singer Natty King said he was anticipating touring the world again “bringing the message of reggae and Rastafari, and old and new songs to fans all over the globe”. Currently in Europe...
The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) has announced the appointment of Jackie Jacqueline Jackson as Jamaica's new Film Commissioner. JAMPRO says with a distinguished career spanning over 15 years in media and entertainment, Jackson brings...
The Reyes family just got its first superhero. From Warner Bros Pictures comes the feature film Blue Beetle, marking the DC superhero’s first time on the big screen. The film, directed by Angel Manuel Soto, stars Xolo Maridueña in the title role...
Red Bull Dance Your Style is set to make its much-awaited return to Jamaica for the fourth national final. Kick-starting at 7 p.m., the event will be hosted at the Half-Way Tree Transport Centre on Saturday, September 2, and will be free to the...
Some of the children of foundation reggae singer, producer and sound system operator Lincoln Barrington ‘Sugar’ Minott are focusing on preserving his legacy by rebuilding his Youthman Promotion organisation. Led by his daughter Ashanty, a GoFundMe...
The newly minted Street Gospel rhythm, which was released on the Pot of Gold/VPAL imprints, features a collection of some of Jamaica’s biggest and most accomplished gospel and secular artistes on a six-song EP. Among the acts are Kevin Downswell...
FYAH, the three-piece, roots reggae band from Jamaica, will release their first single, Freedom Fighter, which features Steel Pulse, on August 18. The single will be on all streaming platforms on the Dub Rockers/VP Records imprint. The group is...
Clarence Avant has died. The legendary producer, who was affectionately known as the ‘Black Godfather’ for his work in the entertainment, sport, and political worlds, passed away at home in Los Angeles on Sunday at the age of 92, his family has...
The thanksgiving service for Doreen ‘Pinky’ Prendergast will be held on September 17 at the Louise Bennett Garden Theatre on Hope Road. Pinky, a leading dancehall siren in the ‘90s, and the sister of Dancehall Queen Carlene, passed away on Saturday...
DJ Kool Herc appears on stage at Hip-Hop 50 Live, celebrating 50 years of hip-hop on Friday, August 11, at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York.
LOS ANGELES (AP): Barbie has legs. Director Greta Gerwig’s film phenomenon remained a runaway No. 1 at the box office in its fourth week, bringing in $33.7 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. The Margot Robbie-led and produced film from...
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP): The Miss Universe Organisation has cut its ties with its Indonesian franchisee and will cancel an upcoming pageant in Malaysia after contestants complained to police, accusing local organisers of sexual harassment. The New...
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a fan of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The four reptilian rapscallions have been a presence in film and television for decades, and have collected their fair share of tropes along the way. With such...
Medical doctor and recording artiste Auraiya strongly believes that music has healing powers. “Music is more than just a passion for me ... it is a form of therapy. I also believe it has the power to be the same for others. Good music calms and...
