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Published:Monday | December 24, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Hollywood's A-list has banded together in a new video campaigning against gun violence in the US.Approximately 50 high-profile celebrities including Diva singer Beyoncé, Selena Gomez, We're The Millers star Jennifer Aniston, Michelle Williams, Steve...

Published:Monday | December 24, 2012 | 12:00 AM

The Two And A Half Men star filed papers last Friday to legally end his marriage more than a year after the couple announced their split in November 2011, after six years of marriage, following his fling with Sara Leal, 22, in San Diego two months...

Published:Monday | December 24, 2012 | 12:00 AM

It is often said that the older we get, the more rooted we become in our traditions. Each generation generally has their own culture within a culture that tends to define them as a group. However, when it comes to Christmas ...

Published:Monday | December 24, 2012 | 12:00 AM

For two consecutive years, singer Myrna Hague has presented an all-star musical cast and top-notch production in a concert series titled 'Simply Myrna'...

Published:Monday | December 24, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Smirnoff brought its Midnight Circus to Margaritaville Ocho Rios on Wednesday, December 19, and left party lovers satisfied with what was on show. It was more than just music and dancing, it was simply fun! Fire dancers, acrobatic dancers, Smirnoff...

Published:Monday | December 24, 2012 | 12:00 AM

As with most other entertainment genres, the growing field of stand-up comedy in Jamaica is dominated by male performers who usually greatly outnumber their female counterparts on shows. However, there's a dynamic trio of female performers...

Published:Sunday | December 23, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Without an arsenal of specials, a sound system cannot even think about playing in the big leagues, much less becoming revered as a 'champion sound'.

Published:Sunday | December 23, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Dancehall star Khago is one of the headline acts performing under the 'Still Rules' theme at GT Taylor's Christmas Extravaganza stage show on Christmas Day.

Published:Sunday | December 23, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Christmas comes but once a year, and accordingly, the music associated with Christmas also comes once a year. This perhaps explains why Christmas songs and Carols never get 'stale' and always hold a lasting place in the hearts of Christians and festival fanatics...

Published:Sunday | December 23, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Music was alive and kicking in Emancipation Park in St Andrew on Thursday, as scores of patrons turned out to enjoy Let Live Music Live, put on by reggae star and songwriter Tarrus Riley.

Published:Sunday | December 23, 2012 | 12:00 AM

While Sizzla Kalonji may not be one of the artistes gay lobby groups have called 'reformed', the reggae crooner has strongly rejected the olive branch from the Jamaica Forum for Lesbians, All-Sexuals and Gays (J-FLAG), offered to support Jamaican entertainers, who despite toning down their anti-gay rhetoric, have continued to come under attack from gay lobby groups abroad.

Published:Sunday | December 23, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Last week a public lecture took place on the creation of the Japanese art genre manga, for Jamaican animators, illustrators, and designers as part of a move to forge a path into the multibillion-dollar animation industry for interested parties.

Published:Sunday | December 23, 2012 | 12:00 AM

With Psy's Gangnam Style climbing past one billion YouTube views, local actors from the Independent Actors Movement (I AM) are also raking in views for their informative parody, Jamaica Condom Style, that is advocating safe sex.

Published:Saturday | December 22, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Christmas has always been one of the most celebrated times of the year for Christians and non-Christians alike, and this one will be no different.

Published:Saturday | December 22, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Earlier this year, partygoers in Jamaica were given a surprise by the Renaissance Disco team as they moved their anniversary celebration from the Palisadoes Go-Kart Track to the Caymanas Golf and Country Club.

Published:Saturday | December 22, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Centred entirely on serving patrons and their families, Rebel Salute 2013 will boast an array of health and wellness information and services, local food, and a cultural showcase that pays tribute to Jamaica's indigenous and current art forms.

Published:Friday | December 21, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Gospel-reggae artiste Joel 'Bunny' Brown has slipped on his promoter's hat and is gearing up to host 'Bunny Brown and Friends Live in Concert' for the festive season. It will be held tomorrow at the Drunken Squid Lot 14, Greenwood, St James.

Published:Friday | December 21, 2012 | 12:00 AM

The Met in HD series at Palace Amusement cinemas will continue on Saturday, January 5, with Les Troyens at Carib 5 and an encore performance of Aida on Sunday, January 6.

Published:Friday | December 21, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Legendary music duo and multi-Grammy winners Sly & Robbie have been once again nominated for music's biggest award for the album New Legend, which was released in August of this year.

Published:Friday | December 21, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Reggae icon Toots & the Maytals has received a fifth Grammy nomination for his first ever acoustic album, featuring many of his classic hits.

Published:Thursday | December 20, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Monday night television has changed and Europe, the United States and Canada have taken note. The much-anticipated reality show 'Celebz' premiered on BOJTV, Flow TV Channel 100 and cable stations islandwide on Monday at 10 p.m.

Published:Thursday | December 20, 2012 | 12:00 AM

While many promoters have chosen to feature mostly current reggae and dancehall acts on the line-ups for their events, GT Taylor, who promotes the annually held GT's Christmas Extravaganza stage show, has opted for a wider selection of artistes.

Published:Thursday | December 20, 2012 | 12:00 AM

After a spectacular two years of Simply Myrna, the event has now expanded. Myrna Hague, Jamaica's 'First Lady of Jazz', told guests at the launch of the 2013 event that she was grateful for the support and confidence that she has been receiving over the years

Published:Thursday | December 20, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Busy Signal is to embark on a major tour of Europe next March to promote his album Reggae Music Again. The album, which was released shortly before the entertainer was arrested and extradited to the United States this past May, has been doing well...

Published:Thursday | December 20, 2012 | 12:00 AM

After a year's hiatus from the Jamaican music scene, reggae songbird Etana returned with a bang on Tuesday night when she gave a sensational performance as the headliner in the Usain Bolt's Tracks and Records Behind the Screen series.

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