On the heels of the Love Iyah 78th birthday celebration, a series of immersive experiences will honour and celebrate the legacy of Marley matriarch Rita Marley. City Winery New York is set to host The Garden That Rita Grew: My Grandma Rita, an...
Becoming a novelist was always on the cards for Soraya Palmer. Taking the reins fate afforded, the American-Caribbean creative departed her nine-to-five as a social worker after her fictional tome The Human Origins of Beatrice Porter and Other...
I’ve never read Harold and the Purple Crayon. To be honest, I never knew of the character’s existence until this film adaptation came about. I know little of the history, nor could I tell you what to expect from the stories Harold is a part of. Yet...
OPENING FRIDAY Lilith (Oscar winner Cate Blanchett), an infamous bounty hunter with a mysterious past, reluctantly returns to her home, Pandora, the most chaotic planet in the galaxy. Her mission is to find the missing daughter of Atlas (Edgar...
Four veteran artistes will be inducted into the Order of Distinction in the rank of Officer. They are Moses 'Beenie Man' Davis, Rodney 'Bounty Killer' Price, Glendon Orville 'Admiral Bailey' Bailey and Nadine Sutherland. All are being honoured...
Dream Wknd’s highly anticipated throwback-themed bash, YUSH, delivered an unforgettable night of nostalgia and fun at Wavz Beach. Attendees embraced the spirit of the ‘80s and ‘90s, donning vibrant retro outfits and dancing the night away to a line...
The performing arts community is shattered by the news of the passing of Ifidel Williams, a singer, actor, performer, teacher, social worker and behaviour change intervention specialist, and team leader of performing arts group Ashe’s AOK...
Jaida Messam, the woman constable with the powerful voice and a commanding stage presence, sang her way into the judges' hearts to cop the title 2024 Jamaica Gospel Star at the finale of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC)...
Netsuke, the newest exhibition at the National Museum Jamaica (NMJ), a division of the Institute of Jamaica, was opened at the Institute’s East Street headquarters on July 28 in collaboration with the Embassy of Japan. The travelling exhibition,...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP): The 1975 is being sued after Matty Healy’s kiss of a bandmate in an on-stage protest shut down a music festival last year in Malaysia. Healy used profanities as he criticised Malaysia’s stance against homosexuality...
Despite the gloomy skies, the energy at Twisted Spiritz on Friday night was electric. Dream Wknd kicked off its celebration in style with a ‘Lingerie...
At the end of a keenly contested Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Competition finals last Saturday night, it was a beaming, body-positive Miss St Elizabeth Omolora Wilson, dressed in a sparkling red gown, who elegantly walked away with the title. “To...
Morgan Heritage’s headlining performance at SummerStage will be a celebration of Peetah Morgan’s life and the band’s legacy. The show, dubbed ‘Morgan Heritage Homecoming: A Tribute to Peetah Morgan’, takes place on August 10 at Rumsey Playfield in...
Omolora Wilson is Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2024. Representing the parish of St Elizabeth, Wilson also claimed the sectional prize for Most Culturally Aware, Most Active in the Community and Best Performance. She was crowned at the National...
Michael ‘Mikey’ Mercer is a name that resonates with fans of soca music. With a career spanning two decades, he has made significant contributions to the genre, earning numerous titles and accolades. The Gleaner recently caught up with the dynamic...
Jamaica welcomed its new Miss Universe Jamaica, Rachel Silvera, who was crowned early Monday morning, succeeding Dr Jordanne Lauren Levy. Silvera, who was sashed as a finalist in May, seemed like a shoo-in for the title. A familiar face to the...
Guinness redirected its focus to providing relief for those affected by Hurricane Beryl, announcing the cancellation of the Guinness Sound of Greatness (GSOG) finals, initially set for Saturday, July 16, at Mas Camp. Instead, a special handover...
SAG HARBOR, N.Y. (AP) — Justin Timberlake made a virtual court appearance Friday in his drunken driving case on Long Island, saying little during the brief proceeding as a judge accepted his not-guilty plea and suspended his right to drive in...
The 2024 dance programme of the National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) offers audiences mainly joyful items. Having opened at its accustomed venue, the Little Theatre, on July 19, the season closes on August 11. Fans have two weekends to enjoy...
Scheduled for August 2 to 6, Dream Weekend will mark its 15th anniversary in Negril with five days of non-stop entertainment, featuring top DJs and an extensive lineup of artistes. The all-inclusive event will showcase an array of dancehall...
Vybz Kartel, the prolific dancehall artiste, has wasted no time in returning to the music scene following his release from prison. Just hours after being set free, a new 12-track compilation has been released on the artiste's streaming profiles....
Cardi B is pregnant with her third child. She has also filed for divorce from her husband, Migos’ rapper Offset. A representative for Cardi B confirmed the news of the divorce to AP, writing, “This is not based on any one particular incident, it...
World Boss, Teacha, Kartel, Vybz Kartel – Adidja Palmer goes by many names. However, it was his ‘Teacha’ moniker that entertainer Harry Toddler addressed him by when asked to comment on the news of Kartel’s freedom that spread like wildfire on...
