Sean Penn worries for the future of cinema. The 61-year-old actor fell in love with cinema at an early age, but with the rise of streaming platforms and the impact of the pandemic, he wonders what the future holds. He shared: “The business I knew...
Justine Henzell, co-founder and producer of the Calabash Literary Festival, said she is deeply saddened by the death of Ralph Thompson, whom she credits as one of the first to read at the inaugural staging of Calabash. The Jamaican poet,...
One week after releasing a video in which he outlined his wide-ranging plan to fight crime in Jamaica, outspoken veteran deejay Admiral Bailey is claiming success, while giving props to the under-fire minister of national security, Dr Horace Chang...
Jamaican film-maker J.P. Williams of The Studio Eight signalled that he was a force to be reckoned with in the local and international film industry with the release of his second film, Uhuru-A Christmas Story, shot on location in the East African...
Nightmare Alley If you displease the right people, the world closes in on you very very fast From Academy Award-winning director Guillermo del Toro comes this neo-noir psychological thriller with a star-studded cast including Academy Award...
Rihanna is backing her belief that climate change is a social justice issue by pledging US$15 million to the movement through her Clara Lionel Foundation. The We Found Love singer Tuesday announced the donation to 18 climate justice organisations...
Janet Jackson felt she was deemed “guilty by association” when her late brother, Michael Jackson, was accused of child abuse. The Nasty hitmaker wanted to “support” the late King of Pop – who died in 2009 aged 50 – when he was accused of molesting...
MIAMI (AP): A new mural honouring Gloria and Emilio Estefan has been unveiled in Miami’s Little Havana. Local artist Disem305 painted the giant mural depicting the power couple of Latin pop in the 1980s when they came out with smash hits such as...
NEW YORK: Arthur, the longest-running children’s animated television series in the US, which airs on PBS TV and features the voice of Grammy Award-winning artiste Ziggy Marley on the theme song Believe in Yourself, will celebrate its 25th...
African dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has become the first Ghanaian to appear on the Canadian Billboard charts, and his message is “dream, and you will see miracles happen”. Titled Dream, the song is one of the tracks on the Contractor Music-...
John Legend is launching his own skincare line. The Grammy-winning musician has joined forces with A-Frame Brands to launch a new line aimed at people with darker complexions. John, 42 – who has Luna, five, and Miles, three, with model Chrissy...
Sidney Poitier’s memorial service will be held privately. The iconic actor passed away on January 6, at 94, and his family have now confirmed that his memorial service will be a private family affair because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement...
Dancehall artiste Mr Lexx revealed that he is recovering from emergency surgery. The Survive DJ said he was doing "OK" and that the surgery, which took place Sunday night, "was successful". "Ten minutes into my performance last night, my right...
The Calabash International Literary Festival has been postponed once again due to the coronavirus pandemic. "It's a day of sad news from us to our Calabash Family. There will be no Calabash 2022, which is probably not a surprise, though it is a...
Tribe Sankofa, a performing arts collective of multi-talented, vibrant and eclectic performers, will celebrate their 10th anniversary this year. The group plans to execute a series of events reflective of their core values, while celebrating the...
As part of Bob Marley’s 77th Earthstrong festivities, #Roots77, the Bob and Rita Marley Foundations staged a beach clean-up and live show to spotlight environmental consciousness as one facet of the late reggae icon, Bob Marley’s holistic wellness...
Susan Sarandon will remember Meat Loaf as a “big man” with a “big heart”. The 75-year-old actress starred alongside the Bat Out of Hell hitmaker in the 1975 film adaptation of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and she has paid a glowing tribute to him...
Last Friday, Miss World announced the 40 semi-finalists who will return to Puerto Rico for the official finals. Unfortunately, Miss Jamaica World, Khalia Hall, didn’t make it to that leg of the competition. She did, however, send her heartfelt...
With Reggae Month one week away, and the official launch scheduled for next Sunday, the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA) is in execution mode to ensure that this year’s events will certainly shine bright like diamonds. Jamaica is this...
In 1999, producer Anastas ‘Pupa Nas-T’ Hackett got tingles while making Work, recorded by soca star Denise Belfon. He associates the feeling with a sure hit song, which he said he felt when he heard Shenseea’s Lick, which samples the track. Lick...
More than a month after Opposition Senator Floyd Morris called for a motion for Usain Bolt to be declared a national hero, the Jamaican sprint legend said that he is humbled to know there are people who hold him in such high regard but that he...
Many will mark February 6 as the birthday of reggae icon Bob Marley, but if you are a ‘College man’, then February 6 has its own revered distinction – it is the day in the year 1947 when Kingston College’s St Augustine Chapel was dedicated by...
The video for Lick, the highly anticipated collab featuring three-time Grammy Award-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion and MOBO award-winning dancehall star Shenseea, sees them both in an ultra sexy mode, and has drawn comparisons to WAP, the...
Of all the killers in the world of horror, Ghostface is particularly unique. With a simple black cloak and a perpetual scream, the killer of the Scream franchise is defined by the ‘rules’ set forth by the killers of other horror films. At least,...
The year 2022 has only just begun, and it promises a cavalcade of highly anticipated films. With so many films being delayed due to the pandemic, the year is stacked with an unprecedented number of huge movies. Here’s a quick list of 10 movies you...
