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Published:Saturday | June 15, 2024 | 12:07 AM

With the annual Father’s Day celebration in full swing, dancehall artiste Ricardo Singhh cannot help but reminisce about growing up with his father Victor Edwards, who passed away after a long battle with prostate cancer in 2022. “I don’t know the...

Published:Saturday | June 15, 2024 | 12:06 AM

International Reggae Day (IRD) will celebrate its 30th anniversary milestone with a 24-hour hybrid experience, showcasing the power and impact of Jamaican music culture. The celebration will feature a mix of virtual events, specials from...

Published:Friday | June 14, 2024 | 12:07 AM

On June 16, in celebration of Father’s Day, Jamaicans across the island will enjoy a night of soulful melodies at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre as Romain Virgo presents ‘The Gentle Man In Concert’, powered by Johnnie Walker. The reggae...

Published:Friday | June 14, 2024 | 12:07 AMDamian Levy/Gleaner Writer -

Marcus and Mike played by Martin Lawrence and Will Smith respectively, seem to be the duo that can’t be kept down. After running away with the most successful film of 2020, perhaps everyone could have predicted the bad boys would ride again. The...

Published:Friday | June 14, 2024 | 12:06 AMYasmine Peru/Senior Gleaner Writer

In 2020, Govana shared his talent with the world on his début album with a weirdly captivating name: Humans and Monsters Are Not the Same. Not surprisingly, it hit No. 2 on the iTunes Reggae Albums chart and secured a place in dancehall history for...

Published:Thursday | June 13, 2024 | 12:08 AM

Determination, resilience, and a passion for advocacy are what 21-year-old Onecia Henry credits for her triumph as Miss St Ann Festival Queen 2024. Crowned on Sunday, June 9, at the Holiday Haven Condo Resort in Runaway Bay, St Ann, Henry’s win...

Published:Thursday | June 13, 2024 | 12:07 AM

NEW YORK (AP): The Apollo Theater, a bastion of black music and culture and one of New York City’s most storied venues, celebrates its 90th anniversary this year. On Tuesday, the historic theatre held its annual spring benefit – its largest annual...

Published:Wednesday | June 12, 2024 | 12:09 AM

Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2 returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve...

Published:Wednesday | June 12, 2024 | 4:27 PMMichael Reckord/Gleaner Writer

“It was good. I enjoyed it.” That assessment and explanation of it came from a woman in the seat behind me as we prepared to leave the Courtleigh Auditorium on Sunday evening. Judging from the enthusiastic applause and cheers that were just dying...

Published:Wednesday | June 12, 2024 | 12:08 AMDamian Levy/Gleaner Writer

After months of secrecy, an under-construction cinema, and teasers on their social media pages, Palace Amusement finally unveiled their newly renovated 4DX cinema at their Carib 5 location. For those not in the know, 4DX is an immersive cinematic...

Published:Tuesday | June 11, 2024 | 12:09 AM

Outgoing Guild President of The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Omolora Wilson, has added another accolade to her impressive résumé by being crowned Miss St Elizabeth Festival Queen 2024. The coronation, held on June 8 at the St...

Published:Tuesday | June 11, 2024 | 12:07 AMAnthony Turner/Gleaner Writer

Brooklyn, NY: Love Doctor Romain Virgo made a special house call at Crown Hill Theatre in Brooklyn, New York, last weekend for back-to-back sold-out concerts in support of his new album titled The Gentleman. It was his first appearance in New...

Published:Monday | June 10, 2024 | 12:07 AM

NEW YORK (AP): Bad Boys: Ride or Die, the fourth installment in the Will Smith-Martin Lawrence action comedy series, opened with an estimated $56 million in theatres over the weekend, handing Hollywood a much-needed summer hit and Smith his...

Published:Monday | June 10, 2024 | 12:07 AM

International Reggae Day (IRD) 2024 is marking its 30th anniversary by ‘Celebrating 30 years of Riddims...

Published:Monday | June 10, 2024 | 12:07 AM

AP: Howard University is cutting ties to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, rescinding an honorary degree that was awarded to him and disbanding a scholarship programme in his name, after a recently released 2016 video that appeared to show him attacking the R...

Published:Monday | June 10, 2024 | 12:05 AM

Classical music aficionados will be treated to a memorable evening of music at the annual Classics in June charity concert to take place on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 16, at the University Chapel, beginning at 5 p.m. Hosted by the Kingston Club of...

Published:Monday | June 10, 2024 | 12:05 AMMichael Reckord/Gleaner Writer

A 15-minute video which seeks to preserve the memory of Ring Ding, Jamaica’s first television programme made specifically for children, was launched last Friday afternoon. Clap Yuself The Ring Ding Documentary was shown to a small audience of...

Published:Sunday | June 9, 2024 | 12:08 AMYasmine Peru - Sunday Gleaner Writer

Bad Boys: Ride Or Die, the fourth instalment in Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s Bad Boys franchise, hit theatres last Friday, and as exciting as the film is anticipated to be, of equal import is the fact that Smith has returned to the music scene...

Published:Sunday | June 9, 2024 | 12:06 AMSheldon Williams - Sunday Gleaner Writer

Dr Trevor Smith is known for his erudition and pedagogy in the specialised areas of marketing and consumer behaviour at the Mona campus of The University of the West Indies (UWI) where he is a respected professor, but he is now entering new...

Published:Saturday | June 8, 2024 | 12:08 AMDamian Levy/ Gleaner Writer

With six Oscars to its name and widespread critical acclaim, Mad Max Fury Road is regarded as one of the best films of the 2010s and all time. Furiosa A Mad Max Saga sits firmly in the same world as Fury Road, featuring several of the same...

Published:Saturday | June 8, 2024 | 12:08 AMAdrian Frater/Gleaner Writer

WESTERN BUREAU: Overseas reggae fans, who will be jetting into Montego Bay for the 2024 edition of Reggae Sumfest, which will be staged between July 14-20, can expect a warm embrace. The city’s mayor, Councillor Richard Vernon, says that a red-...

Published:Saturday | June 8, 2024 | 12:07 AM

The concert video Jamaican Composers Salute Ludwig van Beethoven, produced by the Music Unites Jamaica Foundation (MUJF), will officially launch this Sunday on PBCJ Television. MUJF, a non-profit organisation, is celebrating its 30th anniversary...

Published:Friday | June 7, 2024 | 12:09 AM

Dancehall Princess, Shenseea, has incorporated Caribbean culture in her latest music video, featuring the electrifying Coi Leray. A press released described Shenseea’s decision to include bits of her Xodus Carnival experience in the video as “a...

Published:Friday | June 7, 2024 | 12:09 AM

In a big move for Jamaican and Caribbean cinema, the feature film Chokehold, starring Jamaican actress Sherando Ferril, has been showcased at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival and is set to make appearances at both the Tribeca and Essence Film...

Published:Friday | June 7, 2024 | 12:08 AM

When discussing entertainment, the main focus typically shifts towards artistes, selectors, dancers, and similar figures. Unfortunately, one crucial aspect often goes unnoticed – the role of production services, which are integral to the success of...

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