Rihanna has revealed she’s feeling blessed after becoming a billionaire. The Work hitmaker’s worth is said to be at an estimated US$1.7 billion, with Forbes magazine reporting she has joined the billionaire club, thanks to her hugely popular music...
Although well-fitted masks covered their mouths and noses, the members of the National Chorale of Jamaica (NCOJ) nonetheless belted out high notes of praise which floated up towards the high ceiling of the St Theresa Roman Catholic Church and...
Fans of beloved Jamaica actor Volier ‘Maffie’ Johnson will be given an opportunity to see him one last time at a viewing set for Monday, August 9, his daughter Asha confirmed to The Gleaner. “There will be a viewing Roman’s [Chapel] between 10 a.m...
Shalamar Diana Wright, the 33-year-old daughter of Diana King, has died. Wright died on Thursday, a post made to social media by King said. "Fly free my Luv," wrote King. "I will forever miss [you] Spoog. Gratitude for choosing me and blessing me...
Top dancehall artiste Dexta Daps was in his element as he headlined Celebrity Playground at the 2021 staging of the Dream Weekend party series held at Waves Beach in Negril, Westmoreland. The Breaking News entertainer did not disappoint, leaving...
Jamaica’s infectious energy continues to take centrestage. Our cultural fabric, woven by fashion, music, literary arts, dance, language, food and all the elements that build this strong cultural essence, makes us uniquely Jamaican. Even our...
When it comes to film-making, Jamaica is more than just a picturesque location. It’s the land of stories and storytellers, and artists express themselves through the magic of moving pictures. Each film provides a snapshot of a people throughout...
The Festival Song contest, introduced in 1966 to add flavour to Jamaica’s Independence celebrations, has brought joy to Jamaicans over the years, many of who fervently look forward to the competition each year. Without a doubt, Roy Rayon is one of...
YouTuber Quite Perry is among four of Jamaica’s hottest young influencers on The Social House, marketed as “Jamaica’s first social experiment where influencers live together and battle in weekly brand challenges, but only one walks away with...
On Jamaica’s Independence Day, global music legend Jimmy Cliff releases Human Touch as a tribute to his birthplace, Somerton district in St James and his musical birthplace, Kingston. This is Cliff’s first offering of new music in almost 10 years...
Jason Statham is no stranger to action, but then, why would he be? He’s too grizzly to be a leading man in a romantic comedy, and he has a voice that’s great for making threats, but not exactly monologues. He’s the personification of toughness, and...
In Jamaica, in the early 1800s, the church played an important role in the dismantling of slavery. The Baptist missionaries, in particular, were vocal about their disgust for this evil system. So on Sunday, it came as no surprise that churches...
When the Governor General’s Achievement Awards (GGAA) were handed out last week Thursday, media personality and attorney-at-law, Khadine ‘Miss Kitty’ Hylton, was among the recipients. Hylton was awarded the honour for the county of Surrey for...
It is touted as the Caribbean’s largest party festival, and Dream Weekend kicks off today along the seven-mile beach strip on Norman Manley Boulevard in the resort town of Negril, Westmoreland. It’s all systems go for the promoters, Dream...
The drive-in is back for your enjoyment Monday to Saturday, thanks to the E-commerce National Delivery Programme Solution (ENDS). Please keep your ticket stub while returning home to validate your being on the road after 8 p.m. The extension is...
Patrick Hill (Jason Statham) is hired by Fortico Security, an armoured truck company in Los Angeles. After being commended for his impressive references, he is introduced to his trainer Bullet, who nicknames him ‘H’. When Bullet is taken hostage...
As we observe 59 years as an independent nation on August 6, there is much to be thankful for and much yet to be achieved. We continue to be inspired by our resilience as Jamaicans and all the positives that make us a coveted global brand on many...
LOS ANGELES (AP): Rapper DaBaby offered another apology on Monday while facing heavy backlash after he made homophobic remarks at a recent Miami-area music festival. The Grammy-nominated performer said he was misinformed for his comments about HIV/...
Carib 5, Sunshine Palace, Palace Multiplex are now playing matinees, Monday to Friday, starting at approximately 4:30 p.m., and midday shows on Saturday and Sunday, starting between 11:40 a.m. and 12 noon. THIS WEEK...
We’re happy to have you back! As you continue to enjoy our summer blockbusters, we are doing our best to keep you safe and happy in our relaxed ambience. We’ve had to make some changes due to the current curfew and we’re keeping you in the picture.
The Suicide Squad Are you in, or out? The task, assemble a team, each selected for his or her own unique capabilities. The mission, destroy something only known as Project Starfish. US intelligence officer Amanda Waller (Academy Award winner...
Eighteen-year-old Gospel Star winner, Erica Lumsden, is happy that she could put a smile on her father’s face. Her dad, a Seventh-day Adventist pastor, always told her that he was her biggest cheerleader, and despite suffering a stroke last year...
Chairman of the Festival Song and Gospel Star Committee Orville Hill is pleased with the entire production and execution of the Festival Song, Gospel Star, and the Festival Queen competitions, all of which have already crowned...
Alicia Keys has paid a sweet tribute to husband Swizz Beatz as the pair celebrate their 11th wedding anniversary. The Empire State of Mind hitmaker took to Instagram last Saturday to mark the couple’s special day and said their relationship is “...
As he gets ready to release his first album in almost two decades, veteran dancehall artiste Bounty Killer has landed a major, joint-publishing deal with Florida-based talent management company Creative Titans and Beverley Hills music company...
