Entertainment

Multi-platinum rock band 3 Doors Down is moving forward by looking back.

Reggae artiste Milton 'Phorein' Jackson has high hopes for his trip to Jamaica. The singer hopes to captivate the local music scene with his new single Dreaming of A Better Day, for which there is soon to be a video.

Sir Willard White is known and admired for his powerful voice and his commanding stage presence, but had it not been for happy accidents, perhaps he would not have reached such heights. Recently, at a reception held at the residence of High Commissioner, His Excellency Howard Drake, he spoke to The Sunday Gleaner about the moment that started his singing career, his Knighthood, his journey to England and more.

Nearly two dozen singers and musicians from nine Latin American nations were honouring Fidel Castro with a happy-birthday concert Friday on the eve of the former leader's 85th.

A little painter from Jamaica who has had a big life could easily describe fine artist Natasha Pasmore. The 39-year-old painter has dabbled far and wide with her artistry and is now a self-proclaimed "reformed wild child".

At this time of year, the back-to-school blues and anticipation are on and khaki sales - readymade or by the yard - are bound to be brisk. It is not only the 'schoolas' who wear khaki but also some Rastafarians and, as it deals with fashion at many levels, Jamaican music has looked at khaki for the schoolchildren as well as Rastafarians.

Local cable Channel MDTV recently held a celebrity empowerment session at the University of Technology for the contestants of this year's Miss Jamaica Caribbean Talented Teens competition.

Five years ago, at the institution's strategic planning session, the idea to have an alternative source of funding was discussed. Then the Arts Foundation of EMC was established in December 2010...

Since television's liberalisation in the 1990s, local producers of television content have been seeking an outlet to showcase their skills.Now, with the advent of new media, Flow is giving producers a chance to capitalise on their talent through its...

Beach parties have been a familiar concept in Jamaica for some time now. That concept is not new to Peep TEASE, though the event is new to Jamaican soil. Prior to its new home at Sugar Man Beach in Portmore, Peep TEASE was held in two other countries...

Miss Maybelline, Maya Wilkinson, on Tuesday night won the SoftSheen Carson Miss Jamaica World Model competition. Held at Club Privilege, the event saw an almost full house...