“Your father would have been proud,” Jerome Hamilton of Headline Entertainment whispered to Kareem ‘Remus’ Burrell as he embraced him after the XTM. Nation producer paid glowing tribute to Cocoa Tea at the thanksgiving service on Sunday at The...
WESTERN BUREAU: When Dreanna Williams entered the room, the energy shifted. At 6 feet 3 inches tall, with radiant dark skin and a quiet, commanding presence, she walked in “like a boss lady”, as one judge put it. But beneath that elegance was a...
A posh Atlantic City seaside residence, the Ocean Club Condominiums, is making attempts to block the staging of parts of BRT Weekend, one of reggae’s biggest festivals in North America. Scheduled to take place from July 11 to 13, the three-day...
It was a night filled with grace, empowerment, and emotion at the Douglas Orane Auditorium at Wolmer’s Boys’ School in St Andrew on Saturday, as the Miss Universe Jamaica East 2025 competition unfolded in spectacular fashion. From captivating...
Pull Up, the critically acclaimed Jamaican revue produced by DMH Productions, has made an impressive impact at the prestigious Actor Boy Awards with an outstanding 18 nominations across multiple categories. The production has already secured three...
Miss Universe Jamaica Northeast has named its queen, with Dreanna Williams, a quantity surveying student at the University of Technology, taking the title. The statuesque Williams, who is more than six feet tall, standing at six feet, three inches...
From the hardcover booklet, filled with information on high-quality paper, to the shiny, sleek Corvette — branded with the name ‘Cocoa Tea’ — parked on the grounds, to the red-carpeted walkway, a big screen showing scenes from his life and the...
It is not often that parents of entertainers are marked present at the launch of their albums, but last Wednesday night at Janga’s Soundbar on Belmont Road, Jay Edge The Jamaican Singer had both his mother and father waiting to embrace him as he...
The Garnet Silk Legacy Fun Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, at Brook’s Park in Mandeville, Manchester. Set to begin at 11 a.m., the event will see children from local schools benefit from school supplies and lunch vouchers, with select...
Troy-Ann Anderson is Miss Universe Jamaica East 2025. The performer and mentor was crowned Miss Universe Jamaica East 2025 on Sunday morning at the Grand Coronation, held inside the Douglas Orane Auditorium at the Wolmer's Boys' School in St...
On April 2, Jamaica lost one of its most beloved actors, Munair Zacca. With an almost 60-year career that spanned theatre, television, and film, the 79-year-old was one of the most recognisable faces on the island. Zacca was born on July 14, 1945...
In the early ‘80s, reggae singer Gregory Isaacs was the coolest Rastaman who the then June Wyndham had ever met, and although the student-teacher barely gave him the time of day, there was no denying that his mannerisms intrigued her. So much so...
Hundreds of fans and well-wishers are expected to make their way to The Verandah, Lot 1, Clarendon Park, Clarendon, on Sunday to join in the celebration for the life of legendary reggae singer, Colvin ‘Cocoa Tea’ Scott. Cocoa Tea died on March 11...
Global dancehall superstar Sean Paul is turning up the heat this season with his highly anticipated ‘Bring It’ UK Tour, kickstarting in Belfast on April 9. Teaming up with R...
Another year another Jason Statham action flick. Once again the bald Brit takes it upon himself to dole out massive amounts of punishment in the name of vigilante justice. The system won’t act fast enough when the daughter of his employer is...
After 50 years of making music in Jamaica and the Caribbean, the renowned Gospel Proclaimers, led by reggae sensation Leroy Gibbons (whose given name is Leroy Gibbon) are coming together for a reunion performance on Easter Sunday at the National...
For nearly two decades, Marc Chin has honed his skills as a disk jockey with Coppershot Sound and building a reputation for his adaptability and crowd-pleasing performances. Growing up in a musical family, his love for the art form seemed almost...
Filmmaker and producer, Lennie Little-White, has hailed celebrated actor Munair Zacca as “unique and special” while acknowledging that his passing signifies the end of an era. The two worked together for more than 20 years on the made-for-...
The ‘Roots and Culture 3’ tour which featured reggae warriors Lutan Fyah, Jah Mason, and Zhayna, successfully completed a gruelling 25-city tour across Europe, notching a number of important achievements for the genre and brand Jamaica. For the...
Esteemed Jamaican stage, television and movie actor, Munair Zacca, passed away this morning, his wife of four decades, Adelina Pedroza-Zacca, confirmed to The Gleaner. Zacca, who was diabetic and had a lung disorder, had been ailing for some time...
NEW YORK (AP): Kendrick Lamar, Gracie Abrams, Zoe Saldaña and Nutter Butter are among the nominees for this year’s Webby Awards, recognising the best internet content and creators. The International Academy of Digital Arts...
Following Keri-Ann Greenwood’s successful run during this year’s staging of the Miss Global competition, AndWar International, the local franchise owners, are reaffirming their commitment to moulding local talent for international greatness. “Our...
From director Steven Soderbergh, BLACK BAG is a gripping spy drama about legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse and his beloved wife Kathryn. When she is suspected of betraying the nation, George faces the ultimate test – loyalty to his...
Denzel Washington was moved to tears while watching ‘Black Panther’ in the cinema. The 70-year-old actor is known for playing strong, stoic characters, but revealed in reality he has a softer side – admitting he was overcome with emotion while...
