Entertainment
July 24, 2026
5 Questions With Dexta Daps
Few dancehall artistes have cultivated a fan base quite like Dexta Daps. Blending soulful melodies with raw emotion and commanding performances, the entertainer has carved out a distinctive space in…
July 24, 2026
by Yasmine Peru
‘One Babsy pon di app’: Grange hails dancehall at Summa Sizzle launch
When Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, attended Wednesday’s launch of Summa Sizzle – the stage show curated by dancehall superstar Beenie Man and which returns after…
July 23, 2026
Justin Bieber, Madonna see streaming gains after World Cup performances
NEW YORK (AP): It was the 11-minute performance heard around the world. Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought abridged hits to the World Cup’s first half-time show in a whirlwind…
July 24, 2026
Marcia Griffiths, Petra Kaye among Emancipation Jubilee line-up
The Emancipation Jubilee Vigil, one of Jamaica’s cultural events, will be held from Friday, July 31, into Saturday, August 1, at Seville Heritage Park in St Ann, celebrating freedom and African…
July 24, 2026
by Nicola Cunningham
Chuck Fenda values impact over accolades
Coming from humble beginnings, he has never forgotten his roots or the importance of turning back to extend a helping hand to those who need support getting back on their feet or reaching the next…
July 22, 2026
by Nicola A. Cunningham
‘His voice had an anointing in it’ - Final farewell for gospel revival singer Kukudoo marked by music, tributes
Mourners arrived early at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre on Sunday for a final viewing of gospel revival singer David ‘Kukudoo’ McDermott at the event celebrating his life. His body was…
July 22, 2026
by Kenrick Morgan
‘It’s like a dream come true’ - Boom Boom honoured as dancehall ambassador
Veteran selector Boom Boom shared that he was feeling a sense of accomplishment after he was honoured for his years of contribution to dancehall at A Taste of Sumfest on Sunday morning and officially…
July 22, 2026
Toronto International Film Festival sets line-up with films by Chris Rock, Peter Farrelly
NEW YORK (AP):
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) unveiled the bulk of the line-up to its 51st edition on Monday, setting world premieres for Chris Rock’s drama, Misty Green, and Peter…
July 21, 2026
by Yasmine Peru
Sean Paul talks Timeless Tour, Gen Z and ‘youngevity loop’
Sean Paul’s current tour is timeless in name and nature. The dancehall artiste, whose recording career kicked off in 1994, has been making music for more than three decades. He scored his first local…