In many ways, watching popular roots actor Keith 'Shebada' Ramsey is like watching the comic book character, mild-mannered Bruce Banner, transform into The Hulk.

Owen 'Blakka' Ellis officially retired from stand-up comedy last year, after nearly a quarter century of stirring, side-splitting laughter while addressing very serious matters. Rohan Gunter is in his fourth year of stand-up comedy, after entering the Comedy Buss contest in 2006.

Reggae legend Toots Hibbert is the latest act to be featured on 'Live From Daryl's House', a webcast project of singer/songwriter Daryl Hall, half of the American pop duo Hall and Oates.

For anyone who has attended an exhibition by artist Christopher Irons, they know his presentations are anything but conventional. Recently, Irons took a break from shocking art patrons to record an album inspired by his lady love.

Heavy rains last Sunday prevented many would-be patrons from attending the 21st staging of Fi Wi Sinting , usually the biggest one-day African heritage celebration in Jamaica. But those who defied the inclement weather soaked up the continual drizzle, festivities, fun and food.

After leading what would be described as a full life, filmmaker Barbara Blake-Hannah said there is nothing she would do differently because she had done everything her way.