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Published:Tuesday | November 29, 2011 | 12:00 AM

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP):One of the founders of a leading Jamaican reggae and rocksteady trio from the 1960s has died.A bandmate says Barry Llewellyn of the Heptones died Wednesday at age 64...

Published:Tuesday | November 29, 2011 | 12:00 AM

With Mas Camp coming to a close recently, once again the need for more entertainment venues in the Corporate Area was highlighted. Speaking with The Gleaner shortly after the venue's infrastructure was completely demolished...

Published:Tuesday | November 29, 2011 | 12:00 AM

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP)Haiti hip hop star Wyclef Jean says he's proud of the way his charity responded after the earthquake almost two years ago.He says his Yele Haiti Foundation rebuilt an orphanage and set up a system of outdoor toilet and shower...

Published:Monday | November 28, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Louis Marriott's epic play Bedward will return to the Jamaican theatre early next year, but with major changes in the production personnel and in key technical areas...

Published:Monday | November 28, 2011 | 12:00 AM

We have a myriad of stuff to cover as the season gets hotter, so here we go!..

Published:Monday | November 28, 2011 | 12:00 AM

You would be amazed at what people will sell. And even more astounded at what people will purchase. It is these two unique groups that have allowed the antique and collectible dealers in Jamaica to sustain a rather intriguing fair for 20 years...

Published:Monday | November 28, 2011 | 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES (AP):The latest Twilight movie has plenty of daylight left with a second-straight win at the weekend box office.The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 took in US$42 million domestically over the three-day weekend and US$62.3 million in...

Published:Sunday | November 27, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Reviewing 'Not About Eve' for the script's strength is a bit like ruminating if Usain Bolt is a good sprinter.

Published:Sunday | November 27, 2011 | 12:00 AM

After a successful run on the catwalks of London Fashion Week for the Spring Summer Collections in September, Saint star Trissan Holder received an invitation (via Saint International) from the organisers of Africa Fashion Week to appear as a guest...

Published:Sunday | November 27, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Jamaican animators have been encouraged to take steps to increase the capacity and capabilities of the local industry and to explore opportunities in international film markets.

Published:Sunday | November 27, 2011 | 12:00 AM

International dancehall artiste Sean Paul is, without a doubt, one busy man. Despite having his hands full with the upcoming release of his fifth studio album, the artiste has not slacked off with his new role as producer.

Published:Sunday | November 27, 2011 | 12:00 AM

An English handbell choir from the Bronx, New York City is heading to Westmoreland, Jamaica for a most unusual concert.

Published:Sunday | November 27, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Promoters are making a combined effort to lend their support to incarcerated Reggae and dancehall icon Mark 'Buju Banton' Myrie.A

Published:Sunday | November 27, 2011 | 12:00 AM

With a new board of directors in place, chairman and executive director of the Jamaica Reggae Industry association (JaRIA), Charles Campbell, says the organisation is now an umbrella entity that is representative of Jamaica's music industry.

Published:Saturday | November 26, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Jamaica's world-renowned dance company, L'Acadco, will perform some of their most popular and celebrated pieces when they stage 'The Best of L'Acadco: A United Caribbean Dance Force', tomorrow at the Courtleigh Auditorium in New Kingston.

Published:Saturday | November 26, 2011 | 12:00 AM

George Michael is responding "well" to treatment for pneumonia.

Published:Saturday | November 26, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Kelly Osbourne spent Thanksgiving in a recording studio with her father Ozzy Osbourne and his Black Sabbath bandmates.

Published:Saturday | November 26, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Barry Llewellyn, an original member of the influential harmony trio, the Heptones, died Wednesday at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH).

Published:Friday | November 25, 2011 | 12:00 AM

From awards banquets, to fab club parties, we have our lenses everywhere!

Published:Friday | November 25, 2011 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:Jamaica's darlings of cabaret, Ebony, promise exciting dynamism, while Errol Lee and the Bare Essentials say their audiences have long accepted that they offer far more than the bare necessities when...

Published:Friday | November 25, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Alric and Boyd have been pushing electronic music in Jamaica for a long time - nearly two decades, Boyd of the turntable whiz duo told The Gleaner...

Published:Friday | November 25, 2011 | 12:00 AM

The Talk of the Town, The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston, was buzzing on Tuesday evening as the Miss Jamaica Universe 2012 pageant was launched...

Published:Friday | November 25, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Arguably one of the hottest annual December parties, Sexy In Black returns this year with the 'Elegant and Stylish' tag line. It will be held on Saturday, December 3. Judah Nugent, CEO of Khaotik Entertainment which puts on 'Sexy in Black', describes the party...

Published:Thursday | November 24, 2011 | 12:00 AM

As November rapidly draws to a close, we try to keep up with everything happening on the social scene

Published:Thursday | November 24, 2011 | 12:00 AM

After successful runs in the United States, Canada, England, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Bermuda, Debra Ehrhardt will once again be visiting her native Jamaica to bring home the Joel Zwick-updated version of her thrilling tale, Jamaica Farewell....

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