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Updated 7 hours ago by Yasmine Peru/Senior Gleaner Writer

5 Questions With … Shaggy

wo-time Grammy winner and diamond-selling reggae-dancehall artiste Shaggy can easily spin his recording studio into a make-believe casino, and when he does, the stakes are high. But he is confident that he has a winning hand and, for him, the sky’s the limit when it comes to placing a bet on Lottery.

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Updated 8 hours ago

Festival Song Competition semi-final show Saturday
The road to the 2026 Jamaica Festival Song Competition continues this Saturday, May 16, with the highly anticipated semi-final show at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre, starting at 6 pm.
Updated 10 hours ago

Shakira and Burna Boy release official 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem, 'Dai Dai'
Colombian superstar Shakira and Afrobeats icon Burna Boy have teamed up for "Dai Dai," the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Get ready for Lovers Rock: A Night of British Reggae 
The second edition of Lovers Rock: A Night of British Reggae takes place on May 17 at Pon Top Seafood Grill & Bar in Kingston. This event salutes the genre that originated in the United Kingdom…
May 14, 2026 by Nicola A. Cunningham

Spragga Benz celebrates legacy with Journey to Kingston - Salutes dancehall’s next generation putting in the work
There are few names in dancehall as recognisable as Spragga Benz. More than three decades after entering the music arena, the veteran deejay continues to command attention, with fans still drawn to…
May 13, 2026

Mya returns with her first album in 8 years
NEW YORK (AP): To know where the R&B singer Mýa is headed in 2026, it is best to look backwards. In 2003, she released her third studio album, Moodring, featuring the track Sophisticated Lady.
May 12, 2026 by Anthony Turner

Beres Hammond turns setback into showmanship - Romain Virgo, Nigy Boy shine at Mother’s Day concert In NYC  
What began as an unfortunate situation for singer Beres Hammond became one of the most unforgettable moments of his Beres & Friends Mother’s Day concert at UBS Arena in New York on Saturday. The…
May 12, 2026 by Nicola Cunningham

Donna Hope celebrates 20 years of ‘Inna Di Dancehall’ 
As Inna Di Dancehall, the publication which explored dancehall music and its cultural, psychological and financial influence on society, marked 20 years, Dr Donna Hope hosted a special anniversary…
May 12, 2026

Movie Review | In 'The Sheep Detectives', the private eyes have wool over their eyes 
Maybe out of fear of putting filmgoers to sleep, sheep have not been much of a mainstay at the movies. There’s Charles Burnett’s lyrical classic, Killer of Sheep. You could get creative and cite…
May 12, 2026

New Beatles fan experience for London in 2027
LONDON (AP) — The Beatles are headed back to one of the band's most famous sites with a new fan experience in London. Apple Corps Ltd, the company founded by the Fab Four, announced Monday…