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Published:Thursday | August 29, 2024 | 12:08 AMKenrick Morgan/Gleaner Writer

Popular gospel singer Ryan Mark has been part of the music fraternity for over 20 years, building a name for himself that many have come to associate with not only great music, but also relatable Christian messaging for strength and encouragement....

Published:Thursday | August 29, 2024 | 12:08 AM

The inaugural Grace Food Festival, which took place on Saturday at Hope Gardens in Kingston, offered a fusion of food, fun, and entertainment. The event was a vibrant celebration of Jamaican culture, featuring energetic performances from some of...

Published:Thursday | August 29, 2024 | 12:08 AMDamian Levy/Gleaner Writer

It was meant to be a lovely afternoon between dad and daughter. The pair were all set to enjoy a concert for pop sensation Lady Raven. Riley, ecstatic to see her favourite artiste, and her father, Cooper, elated to see his daughter’s smile....

Published:Wednesday | August 28, 2024 | 12:08 AM

When tech billionaire Slater King (Channing Tatum) meets cocktail waitress Frida (Naomi Ackie) at his fundraising gala, sparks fly. He invites her to join him and his friends on a dream vacation on his private island. It’s paradise. Wild nights...

Published:Wednesday | August 28, 2024 | 12:08 AM

New York, NY: Following their recent Grammy win for Best Reggae Album with Colors of Royal at the 66th Grammy Awards, Julian Marley and artiste-producer Antaeus are setting their sights on a new category: Best Remixed Recording in the Pop...

Published:Wednesday | August 28, 2024 | 12:08 AM

LAS VEGAS (AP): A judge on Tuesday again rejected a request to free an ailing former Los Angeles area gang leader accused in the 1996 killing of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur, saying she suspects a cover-up related to the sources of the funds for his...

Published:Wednesday | August 28, 2024 | 12:07 AMYasmine Peru/Senior Gleaner Writer

The death of dancehall artiste, Stephanie ‘Medikk’ Williams, which remains an unsolved murder, has sparked a new light and life in her mother, Millicent McCurdy. The businesswoman is now imbued with a passion to help to enrich the lives of young...

Published:Tuesday | August 27, 2024 | 4:59 PM

Beautiful Girls hitmaker, Sean Kingston, and his 61-year-old mother, Janice Turner, have pleaded not guilty to fraud. They have been accused of of falsely claiming they had sent bank transfers for luxury items worth more than $1 million, but on...

Published:Tuesday | August 27, 2024 | 12:08 AM

Notting Hill Carnival, Europe’s biggest celebration of Caribbean heritage, arts, and culture, unfolded over three days starting last Saturday, with the curtains coming down with a bang on Monday. Dubbed “one of the largest annual street parties in...

Published:Tuesday | August 27, 2024 | 12:07 AMYasmine Peru/Senior Gleaner Writer

In the era of all things Taylor Swift, Jamaican singer, Omi, has been lucky to grab some headlines in the UK press, which is approving of every move the leader of the ‘Swifties’ makes. On August 15, the same day Swift’s Eras Tour kicked off in the...

Published:Monday | August 26, 2024 | 8:11 PMKingston, Jamaica:

After 14 years, King of Dancehall Vybz Kartel is set to make his triumphant return to the stage in a historic concert aptly titled Freedom Street. This highly anticipated event will be held at the National Stadium in Kingston on Tuesday, December...

Published:Thursday | August 29, 2024 | 12:07 PMJada Powell/Gleaner Writer

Annieka Lisa Francis, the mother of four boys, walked away with the coveted title of Mrs Universe Jamaica last Saturday at the Grand Coronation which illuminated the AC Hotel with elegance, empowerment, and a profound celebration of womanhood. A...

Published:Monday | August 26, 2024 | 12:08 AMMichael Reckord/Gleaner Writer

The creative fiction that started life in 1925 as Porgy, a novel by DuBose Heyward, has undergone at least a dozen professional iterations, the most popular being a first-of-its-kind black opera, Porgy...

Published:Monday | August 26, 2024 | 12:06 AM

Veteran singer Marcia Griffiths culminates her celebration of 60 years in music with a massive showcase at the scenic Hope Gardens in St Andrew on Sunday, November 3. Dubbed Marcia and Friends, the event, similar to the one held in Florida in May...

Published:Sunday | August 25, 2024 | 12:10 AM

Canadian fans of multi-platinum recording artiste, Sean Paul, will get the chance to see his Greatest Tour. Starting August 27 concertgoers in Bala, Ontario will fill the Kee To Bala to kick off the nine-show schedule. Fans will be able to see the...

Published:Sunday | August 25, 2024 | 12:10 AMKenrick Morgan - Gleaner Writer

Since its launch in 2004, the team behind the popular talent competition Digicel Rising Stars has strived to create an environment in which up-and-coming singers can learn, grow and better their craft. Instrumental to this space was none other...

Published:Sunday | August 25, 2024 | 12:10 AM

Renowned for his unique sound and dynamic presence in the music industry, Olaf Blackwood continues to captivate audiences with his compelling journey and innovative projects. From his early inspirations to recent collaborations, Blackwood’s musical...

Published:Saturday | August 24, 2024 | 12:07 AM

Dancehall superstar Popcaan earlier this month made history as the first dancehall artiste to sell out the iconic Crystal Palace Bowl in south London. This achievement also marks the first time a Jamaican artiste has accomplished such a feat since...

Published:Saturday | August 24, 2024 | 12:06 AM

AP: Lionsgate recalled its new trailer for Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis Wednesday, amid revelations that critics’ quotes were fabricated. “Lionsgate is immediately recalling our trailer for Megalopolis,” a Lionsgate spokesperson said in a...

Published:Friday | August 23, 2024 | 12:13 AM

Reggae singer Bugle will unveil his fifth studio album, Apex, today. The 16-track album, which the artiste says “showcases a powerful journey through the human experience”, addresses themes of love, life, faith, and social justice. Apex comes...

Published:Friday | August 23, 2024 | 12:11 AMYasmine Peru/Senior Gleaner Writer

Queen of Reggae Marcia Griffiths is congratulating veteran singer, Leroy Sibbles, on his 60 years in the music business and his upcoming crowning as King of Reggae Basslines at a concert set for August 31. Although she is being advertised to...

Published:Friday | August 23, 2024 | 12:09 AM

In the vibrant and ever-evolving world of dancehall, Rogen ‘Ruppi’ Walker has proven himself a visionary, whose drive has placed him on a path to success in the competitive world of music and video production. Despite his demanding schedule, with...

Published:Friday | August 23, 2024 | 12:08 AM

Several activities planned for Tosh’s birthday The legacy of one of Jamaica’s best reggae sons, Peter Tosh, will be celebrated and enhanced this October for his 80th. The Peter Tosh Foundation has launched a new initiative, Peter Tosh Town, to...

Published:Friday | August 23, 2024 | 12:08 AMDamian Levy/Gleaner Writer

Almost half a century has passed since a xenomorph hunted down the last survivors of the Nostromo. With its unique design, a horror icon was birthed and spawned sequel after sequel, each to varying degrees of success and quality. The new film is...

Published:Thursday | August 22, 2024 | 12:09 AM

Blake Lively’s It Ends With Us co-star Brandon Sklenar has issued a public plea to trolls to stop “spreading hate on the Internet”. The Gossip Girl star leads the cast of the new film, based on the novel of the same name by Colleen Hoover, but she’...

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