Entertainment
August 8, 2026
by Yasmine Peru
A grand celebration of Jamaica 64
A grand celebration of 64 years of Jamaica’s Independence unfolded seamlessly inside a sold-out National Stadium on Thursday at the annual, showpiece event, the Independence Grand Gala. This year, the…
August 8, 2026
by Anthony Turner
What a ‘Bam Bam’ at New Jersey’s Jamaica Day Celebration
Dancehall pioneer Sister Nancy, clad in black, green and gold to celebrate Emancipation and Jamaica Day, greeted fans in her trademark bare feet and delivered a masterclass performance at the 10th…
August 7, 2026
Lauryn Hill brings Diaspora Calling! to the UK
AP: Moments before Lauryn Hill hopped on a call with The Associated Press, she and Fugees’ bandmate Wyclef Jean stood in the centre of London’s Piccadilly Circus, surrounded by fans. Broadcast above…
August 7, 2026
Movie Review | ‘One Night Only’ is a tease, but its stars score
AP: The Purge for sex is the best way to describe the premise of One Night Only, unless you prefer Shirley Jackson’s The Lottery for one-night stands. As the movie announces right away: The US…
August 8, 2026
5 Questions With Shaneil Muir
Dancehall artiste Shaneil Muir brought the energy to her Dream Weekend debut at Igloo, held at the Aqueduct in Rose Hall, Montego Bay, on Monday. Delivering fan favourites from her catalogue,…
August 7, 2026
Ariana Grande says decision to step back isn’t impulsive
NEW YORK (AP): Ariana Grande chose to “clear the air about a few things” during her concert Monday night, following the news that she will be taking a break from being in the public eye after the…
August 6, 2026
by Yasmine Peru
‘God and time’, Wayne Wonder says of Reggae Icon Award
If reggae vocalist Wayne Wonder could use only one word to describe how he feels about being honoured by the Government with the Reggae Icon Award, that one word would be “amazing”. But it is…
August 6, 2026
Posthumous Order of Distinction honours Stranger Cole's musical legacy
Nine members of Jamaica's entertainment industry are among the 140 Jamaicans conferred with National Honours and Awards this year, with pioneering ska, rocksteady, and reggae singer Stranger Cole…
August 6, 2026
Spragga Benz ready to kick off Best Weekend Ever
Veteran deejay Spragga Benz is ready to remind audiences why his music continues to resonate when he headlines Rise and Toast today, the opening event for Best Weekend Ever, at Plantation Cove in St…