Entertainment

No record deal from a major label? No problem for reggae artiste Jah Jah Yute who sells his CDs at flea markets in the United States (US) and also treats his buyers and prospective buyers to live performances.

A SELL-OUT cultural extravaganza raised the roof at Birmingham's Symphony Hall as thousands enjoyed a night of 'edutainment' about Jamaican culture, along with a chance to cheer on Jamaica's Olympic team.

By virtue of its title Sweet Jamaica, the double CD released by singjay Vegas in late May, is appropriate for the country's half-century of Independence year. It does not hurt that in mid-June, Complex Magazine ranked it at 34th of the best 50 albums of the year to that point. That added to a Billboard Reggae Charts debut at number seven earlier in June.

If you've ever been to a staging of the Smirnoff Dream Weekend in Negril, then you'll know that the Dream Team is all about making sure patrons leave every one of their events satisfied and happy. This year is no different, yet to ensure an even higher quality production, everything has been supersized.

Smirnoff Dream Weekend in Negril is just days away, and the excitement is building! Hard-core party fans can't wait to experience what they've been patiently counting down the days for: all their favourite parties in one weekend, in one place.

Producer Troyton Hinds, CEO of Troyton Music, recently received a Music Industry Achievers Award for the collaboration I Know You Want Me, which features international R&B artiste Neyo and singjay Mavado.

Kevin Costner is suing producers of Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves for his share of the film's profits.The 57-year-old star claimed in a Los Angeles lawsuit that Morgan Creek Productions had not paid him for two years.

Birthdays, premieres and a hotel gets a new wing.

Keteis Oyonde, singer and co-operator of Veggie Meals on Wheels, describes the 'Live it Up Fridays' series of concerts hosted at the Regal Plaza, Cross Roads, business as a process of "creating our own media". This is in the context...

Damion Crawford, in collaboration with Solid Agency, recently concluded an annual Hope Summer School Camp with a concert held at the University of the West Indies Students' Union.The event was attended by members...

The celebratory period of Jamaica's Golden Jubilee August 1-6 is shaping up to be a display of Jamaica's vibrant, colourful and spectacular linkages to its rich heritage.The Jamaica 50 organising team is confirming that the Smirnoff Dream Weekend series...