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Published:Wednesday | December 21, 2022 | 1:22 AM

This Christmas, everyone’s favourite leche-loving, swashbuckling, fear-defying feline returns. For the first time in more than a decade, DreamWorks Animation presents a new adventure in the Shrek universe, as daring outlaw Puss in Boots (PiB)...

Published:Wednesday | December 21, 2022 | 1:11 AMYasmine Peru/Senior Gleaner Writer

Last Saturday night, an extra special cake designed with sound system boxes, turntables and cassette was presented to Winston ‘Wee Pow’ Powell while Minister Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange led in the singing of Happy Birthday at Stone Love’s 50th...

Published:Wednesday | December 21, 2022 | 1:02 AM

Following its spirited showing at the recent Burna Boy Live conert, Hennessy, which is branded ‘the world’s leading cognac’, has reaffirmed its support of music, culture, arts and entertainment, emphasising that the brand “is committed to powering...

Published:Tuesday | December 20, 2022 | 12:14 PM

The management team of Stephen 'Cat' Coore, in giving an update on the health of the beloved musician and co-founder of the Reggae Ambassadors, Third World, noted that he is "alert, stable and receiving attentive care by the dedicated medical team...

Published:Tuesday | December 20, 2022 | 1:21 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

There were mixed feelings when Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy culminated the Caribbean leg of his Love, Damini album tour on Sunday night at the National Stadium. The African giant and featured acts Lila Iké and Popcaan, and their guests,...

Published:Tuesday | December 20, 2022 | 1:11 AMAaliyah Cunningham/Gleaner Writer

The Corporate Area was buzzing last Friday night, and the holiday event season was in full swing. As partygoers moved from place to place, it was a massive contrast to Christmases experienced during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. But while...

Published:Monday | December 19, 2022 | 1:00 AMAnthony Turner/Gleaner Writer

The expectations were high after word circulated in Montego Bay that ‘dancehall doctor’ Beenie Man was billed as the featured performer for Saturday night’s closeout party for the much-anticipated One Love Weekend. Beenie Man was tasked with...

Published:Monday | December 19, 2022 | 12:48 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

The promoters of Six.Five.Eight held at Marketplace Entertainment Centre for the Arts Limited (MECA) on a Friday night can claim bragging rights for being an event that provides a signature and premium Jamaican experience with international appeal...

Published:Sunday | December 18, 2022 | 11:01 PMAaliyah Cunningham/Gleaner Writer -

Though admitting she was nervous when she received the call to join the Burna Boy Live lineup, reggae act Lila Iké, the night's first performer, took her performance at the at the National Stadium in stride. Iké was introduced by host Ms Kitty...

Published:Sunday | December 18, 2022 | 8:53 PMAaliyah Cunningham/Gleaner Writer -

At 7 p.m., music is blasting through the National Stadium, where African giant Burna Boy is expected to perform later tonight. Scores of patrons are still pouring into the event space in hopes of capturing the best seats. According to Tamarsha...

Published:Sunday | December 18, 2022 | 2:15 AM

MEXICO CITY (AP): The opening credits of Wakanda Forever fittingly say “introducing Tenoch Huerta”. What an introduction it has been. Huerta’s role as Namor in the Black Panther sequel has wowed audiences, catapulting him on to the global stage...

Published:Sunday | December 18, 2022 | 2:11 AM

Gentleman is the artiste who brought German reggae to the international stage. For 30 years, the Cologne native has been writing music history and enjoying worldwide success as an authentic reggae musician. “Reggae unites people,” said Gentleman...

Published:Sunday | December 18, 2022 | 2:01 AMStephanie LyewSunday Gleaner Writer - -

The first trip recording superstar Sean Paul made to Qatar was in 2007, however, he did not face an audience due to of a last-minute cancellation because of inclement weather. He has travelled there since, but today, he sits on a hotel balcony...

Published:Sunday | December 18, 2022 | 12:40 AMStephanie Lyew - Sunday Gleaner Writer

Lately, Craig ‘Craigy T’ Thompson, singer-songwriter, musician and record producer, can be found juggling several tools along with the usual microphone and music recording equipment. Behind a wall of privacy, he may be found hammering, bending and...

Published:Saturday | December 17, 2022 | 2:08 AM

Tyler Perry tried to take his own life “a couple of times”. The 52-year-old actor and director reflected on the “dark” times he’s been through in the wake of Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’ suicide earlier this week, and explained he was keen to share a...

Published:Saturday | December 17, 2022 | 1:37 AMStephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer

“Relax inna the sun an’ drink a Red Stripe beer, tek a puff off a me spliff and blow the smoke inna the air. A listen reggae music ‘pon a old barber chair, a look back inna life and a give thanks to be here. Consider meself lucky, although me...

Published:Friday | December 16, 2022 | 2:27 PMYasmine Peru/Senior Gleaner Writer

Stephen 'Cat' Coore, founding member of the Reggae Ambassadors, Third World, is back in hospital, having had a "cardiac situation" following recent oesophageal surgery at The University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI). A text message making...

Published:Friday | December 16, 2022 | 12:30 PM

LONDON (AP): Britain’s royal family stuck to routine and remained silent today over the second half of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan’s documentary series, which made hard-hitting claims against Harry’s brother, Prince William. While the...

Published:Friday | December 16, 2022 | 1:39 AMAaliyah Cunningham/Gleaner Writer - -

Buju Banton is undoubtedly one of the greatest artistes of all time. His distinctive sound in reggae and dancehall cannot be replicated, and his impact locally and internationally is never-ending. As the year comes to a close, he sits with Five...

Published:Friday | December 16, 2022 | 12:10 PM

Migos rapper Offset, who is in Jamaica celebrating his 31st birthday with his wife Cardi B and family, will be hosting a party at MECA in the Marketplace tonight. It is being labelled an “exclusive event” for which only a few hundred tickets will...

Published:Friday | December 16, 2022 | 1:16 AMDamian Levy/Gleaner Writer

There have been many love stories throughout cinema. So many that at a certain point, you start to think you’ve seen them all. Boy meets girl, girl meets vampire, Santa meets Mrs Claus. There’s been no shortage of unions on the silver screen yet,...

Published:Friday | December 16, 2022 | 1:14 AM

NEW YORK (AP): Unemployment didn’t last long for Trevor Noah – he’s hosting the Grammy Awards in early 2023. The comedian who recently left his post as host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central has been asked to be master of ceremonies on February...

Published:Friday | December 16, 2022 | 1:12 AM

Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, the long-time and beloved dancing DJ on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and a former contestant on So You Think You Can Dance, has died at the age of 40. “It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has...

Published:Friday | December 16, 2022 | 1:08 AM

HOUSTON (AP): The man accused of fatally shooting rapper Takeoff last month outside a Houston bowling alley sought information about using fake plane tickets to obtain an expedited passport in his efforts to flee the country, and repeatedly made...

Published:Friday | December 16, 2022 | 12:53 AM

Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogul, more popularly known as Burna Boy, rose to stardom a decade ago after the release of Like to Party, the lead single from his debut album, L.I.F.E. – Leaving an Impact for...

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