The 2025 Calabash International Literary Festival, which will be staged May 23-25, in the idyllic Treasure Beach in St Elizabeth, had its stylish launch on Wednesday evening on the East Lawn of Devon House in St Andrew. And after a season of...
On his journey to stardom, Nigy Boy has carved out his sound with standout tracks like Continent, Judgement, and Dangerous. His visual impairment isn’t just part of his story—it’s part of what fuels his soulful voice, which continues to defy...
Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone, Billie Eilish, and Chappell Roan are among the top nominees for the 2025 American Music Awards, with Lamar leading the pack with 10 nods. His 2024 album GNX is up for Album of the Year, while his Drake diss track Not...
Smooth performances from singers Maxi Priest and Lukie D were the icing on the cake at the recent soft opening of the 36-room Tiamo Beach Resort and Spa in Runaway Bay, St Ann. The name Tiamo is Italian for ‘I love you’, and they both chose to...
With two of the five Miss Universe Jamaica regional coronation shows completed – Miss Universe Jamaica East and Northeast – Miss Universe Jamaica West is up next, and set to crown their next queen on Sunday, April 27, at Hotel Commingle in...
LOS ANGELES (AP): Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Travis Kelce, and Simone Biles all won honours at the Webby Awards, which recognise the best internet content and creators. The International Academy of Digital Arts...
Tina Knowles was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. The 71-year-old matriarch – who is the mother of Beyoncé and Solange Knowles – had missed a routine mammogram and was stunned when doctors discovered stage-one breast cancer in her left...
Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their home town to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back. Written and directed by Academy Award-nominated film-maker Coogler,...
Whoopi Goldberg has paid tribute to Pope Francis following his death on Easter Monday. The Catholic world was plunged into mourning after the Pontiff passed away on Monday morning aged 88 following a stint of ill health, including a battle with...
Some of the 600 or so audience members piling into the Little Theatre at dawn on Easter morning doubtlessly thought of missing their regular church service later in the day with the excuse they had already worshipped. Some pastors might’ve even...
For established recording artiste, I-Octane, a body of work is just as important as singles. According to the entertainer, an album has the ability to impact audiences through a powerful storyline across several songs. Declaring that he has a...
Minister of Culture Olivia Grange has invited acclaimed tenor saxophonist David Murray to headline this year’s International Jazz Day Concert scheduled for Wednesday, April 30, at the Louise Bennett Garden Theatre, in St Andrew. The concert, which...
Theatre veteran Douglas Prout looks to once again thrill audiences with his stimulating comedy, Conarti$t, which opens April 26, for a limited run, at Johnny’s Place in Kingston. With Conarti$t, Prout skewers the scamming phenomenon in an...
In a December 2016 interview, conscious recording artiste Richard Gordon, aka Inzpiration, said his decision to stick to uplifting and socially conscious music was inspired by God. At the time, he expressed confidence that the following year (2017...
Xodus Carnival is promising that, for the first time ever, all costumes will be available for collection on the very first day of distribution. The organisers are proud of this major milestone and stated boldly in a press release that “Xodus...
The invitation announced that a cultural tribute honouring the life and legacy of Munair Zacca would be held at the Little Theatre last Wednesday evening; however, the programme indicated that the memorial for Zacca would also take place on the...
WESTERN BUREAU: Under the hauntingly beautiful glow of the Rose Hall Great House, the arts came alive in a stunning celebration of life, healing, and hope. First Dance Studio’s 11th annual production, tagged ‘We Are the World’, took centre stage...
AP: Hip hop superstar Drake is now complaining about rival rapper Kendrick Lamar’s performance of Not Like Us at this year’s Super Bowl, adding it to his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over the dis track and its allegations of...
The National Chorale of Jamaica delivered an inspiring performance of spiritual Lenten works including excerpts from George Handel’s Messiah Parts II and III during the evening of Holy Week reflections at St. Theresa Roman Catholic Church in...
Anyone brave enough to wade through the dating pool will tell you the waters have been murky for quite a while. Online access to one another was meant to simplify the process, but in the digital age, connection is more elusive than ever. In the...
From walking the streets to share his soca mixes to rocking big stages across Jamaica, DJ Matt Camps has his eyes set on bigger dreams—and he’s not slowing down anytime soon. “I just love soca music and love music in general. I started deejaying...
With the Easter holidays upon us, Jamaicans across the diaspora are gearing up for what is expected to be a jam-packed weekend. Among them is the mayor for St Ann’s Bay, Michael Belnavis, whose team has been working tirelessly in preparation for...
On Sunday, multi-award-winning southern gospel group, The Hoppers, will perform in Jamaica for the very first time when they appear at the National Arena in St Andrew for Arise 2025, and they are just as excited to hit the local stage as their...
Reggae took centre stage in Grand Cayman last Friday night as Jamaican headliners Ce’cile, Etana, Richie Spice, and Glen Washington joined local talent for the second staging of Lover’s Rock Cayman. Held at the Lions Centre and sponsored by the...
Jamaican-American Emmy Award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday, recognising her significant contributions to the entertainment industry. The ceremony, held at 6623 Hollywood...
