Entertainment

It is every promoter's dream to have a successful event and so they tend to follow new concepts to acquire that longed-for mass appeal. For Yesterday, however, the promoters used an old concept that would still provide the experience of a regular 'hype' party...

With an incredible dance routine that included themes of the Super Mario Brothers and slapstick comedy, and that was characterised by seamless transitions as well as some of dancehall's latest styles, the Anonymous dance group successfully defended their title...

Smirnoff Xclusive didn't disappoint on Monday, as one of the closing parties for the Dream weekend. Held at Margaritaville in Negril, persons got more than a little wild, as they enjoyed the last day of the long party weekend. When The Gleaner reached the venue...

This will be one long week of parties...

Western Bureau: The signature Dream Weekend Daydreams delivered on its promise to provide a superb all-inclusive entertainment experience at Long Beach in Negril that had persons wanting to stay at the venue long after...

With red and tearful eyes 20-year-old Jerome Smith on Sunday was named winner of the Jamaica Gospel Song Competition held at the National Arena.He collected a $500,000 cheque from Grace Tropical Rhythms, a recording contract from Destiny Records...

Music industry insiders consistently talk about how tough it is making it to the top of the competitive North American pop charts. It is even harder staying there....

Since relocating to Jamaica last year, roots singer Strugglas says he has been struck by the level of poverty throughout the country. He believes little is being done by politicians and the private sector to help improve economic conditions of average Jamaicans.....

Krystle Daleyrt, Miss Kingston and St Andrew, was on Saturday night crowned Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2011. The 24-year-old television host and customer care representative beat back the challenges brought by Terry-Ann Virtue, Miss St Catherine, and Lisanie Gayle, Miss Westmoreland...

The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona campus, will host its grand Alumni Reunion, August 10-14, 2011. Dubbed 'Through the Decades', Reunion Week, an initiative of Mona graduates, is geared at rekindling and strengthening connections among alumni, between the alumni community and the UWI.

August 7 marks 'Judgement Day' for Raging Fyah. The authentic roots rock-reggae band releases its debut album with a live performance at Wickie Wackie in Bull Bay.

Last Wednesday's Ghett'a Life premiere was a black-carpet affair outside the Carib Cinema in Cross Roads, St Andrew. A large number of people turned out for the film, filling two auditoriums at the multi-screen facility.