Isaiah Washington has retired from the entertainment industry and claims the “haters” have won. The former Grey’s Anatomy actor, who played Dr. Preston Burke on the show between 2005 and 2007, was fired from the long-running medical drama after...
With years of experience touring across the world, Morgan Heritage, is set to embark upon its first secondary and tertiary school tour. The Grammy Award-winning reggae band which comprises Mojo, Gramps and Peetah Morgan, sons of the late reggae...
Expectant mother and dancer-choreographer, Shamara ‘Mara Jackhammer’ Sullivan, is determined to continue ‘making moves’ up until the time of her delivery. In January, the dancer, who is currently in her third trimester, completed a one-week tour of...
Pop star Lorde has revealed that she briefly downloaded the viral video-sharing app, TikTok, in 2020 but quickly came off it again because she could “feel her brain degrading” when using the app. She has described having a lack of a social media...
Accomplished singer Pam Hall takes the stage at the Courtleigh Auditorium for Bring Back the Love 2 on Saturday, March 4, bringing not only her terrific vocal abilities, but that indescribable ease and connection with an audience and a versatility...
GENEVA (AP): FIFA’s choice of Brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima as its first global fan ambassador five months before the Women’s World Cup was described Tuesday as “tone deaf” by the former leader of the soccer body’s task force for women’s soccer...
The Jamaica Federation of Musicians and Affiliates Union (JFMAU) is not happy with the proposed increase by the United States Department of Homeland Security in the cost of temporary work visas for touring musicians and artistes, and is calling on...
After dominating the boxing world, Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) has been thriving in both his career and family life. When a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy, Damian (Jonathan Majors), resurfaces after serving a long sentence in...
Singer-songwriter Jaz Elise called on Mandy Cowan to deliver sign language throughout her performance at The Lost In Time Festival. “After seeing more than one international artiste, who I love, include an interpreter, it reassured me that I could...
NEW YORK (AP): Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B spoke to girls in a police mentorship programme Friday as part of what she says has been an eye-opening and emotional week performing court-mandated community service for her role in a pair of brawls at...
From the innovative introduction of a sign language interpreter into Jaz Elise’s set, to the gallant calls of Samory-I to the Jamaican Government to Chronixx’s poignant return to a local stage and Lila Ike’s public declaration of love for her...
Nominations for the 40th IRAWMA (International Reggae and World Music Awards) Anniversary close this Wednesday, and the press conference to announce all nominees and special awardees is scheduled for March 9. During the nomination period, January...
NEW YORK (AP): Nearly two decades after his iconic Confessions album, Usher is revealing more of his inner thoughts, but this time, it’s about future aspirations. “That EGOT is definitely on the list,” said the music megastar. While artistes often...
The Magnum All-Star Sound Clash, which was launched recently at the All-Star headquarters, 153 Olympic Way, is aimed at highlighting some of the nation’s most talented sound systems in dancehall culture. Promoter of the event, Chieftin Campbell,...
Reggae and dancehall music has commonly been used to showcase the soul of those involved in a particular project. But, according to singer, songwriter and producer Zamunda in a sit-down with The Sunday Gleaner, the straying away from live studio...
“What a bad singer!” exclaimed social media influencer, Special K, a few minutes into Sanchez’s performance as he whipped up the crowd at Rebel Salute in Priory, St Ann, recently. “He still has that silky smooth voice that melts my heart,” she...
When an artificial intelligent (AI) chatbot can be programmed to replicate a dubplate from any reggae or dancehall artiste and it sounds just like the artiste, it can be a bit eerie. But that is the reality posed by ChatGPT, a bot which was...
Reggae singer and songwriter, Warrior King, declared his faith in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church (EOC) approximately five years ago and has since then felt more connected to the east African country of Ethiopia, he said. With news circulating of...
Beer giant Red Stripe has named Chi Ching Ching as the face of its newest product, Red Stripe Tall Boss, in a move will see the entertainer representing the brand for a year in advertising campaigns and bringing his musical stylings to the...
Praise and worship brought the curtains down on Reggae Wednesdays, the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association’s signature Reggae Month event at its new home, the Festival Village in downtown Kingston, on Ash Wednesday. Despite a less-than-...
Netflix is cutting its prices in several of its smaller markets in the latest twist on the video streaming service's efforts to keep its recently revived subscriber growth rolling amid stiffer competition and inflation pressures that are...
Reggae artiste Protoje is in full production mode with the Lost In Time Festival just a day away. According to him, ticket sales for the event are on track as he and his team aim to provide a unique experience for patrons, and also fully embrace...
(With Reggae Month Celebrations in motion, F ive Questions With ... put the spotlight on female disc jockeys who are levelling the playing field, paying their dues, and contributing to the breaking-down of barriers in reggae and dancehall.) Marie...
Audio engineer and producer, Colin ‘Bulby’ York, has recorded, mixed and produced thousands of songs since 1989 and he has worked with top tier clients including Shabba Ranks ( Xtra-Naked, As Raw As Ever, Caan Dun); Super Cat ( Don Dadda, The...
The words Magic Mike may conjure up images of sweaty, sculpted, undulating men, dancing unthreateningly for hoards of screaming women, but there has always been a backdrop of brutal economic reality looming over the fantasy world. The unlikely...
