Entertainment

Cat Coore performing at the Red Rose for Gregory concert in 2017.
January 19, 2026

'Rest well Reggae Ambassador'

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia 'Babsy' Grange has hailed Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore as "a unique talent who could truly be described as 'The Reggae…
Richie Stephens sings ‘Trapped’ during the Official Celebration for Jimmy Cliff, held on Wednesday, December 17 at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston.
January 19, 2026

Richie Stephens pays tribute to Jimmy Cliff with ‘Trapped’ remake

What began as an unplanned performance at the memorial service for the late Jimmy Cliff has developed into an official tribute, an emotional remake of one of his most classic tracks. Richie Stephens…
This image released by Disney shows Neytiri, performed by Zoe Saldana, in a scene from Avatar: Fire and Ash’.
January 19, 2026

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ tops box office again

AP: The film, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, may have scored well with critics, but slightly more movie-going audiences chose to spend the holiday weekend catching up with Avatar: Fire and Ash.…
Minister of Culture and Entertainment Olivia Grange with legendary Jamaican musician Stephen 'Cat' Coore.
January 19, 2026

Legacy of ‘reggae ambassador’ Cat Coore will live on – Grange

Culture Minister Olivia Grange is hailing legendary Jamaican musician Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore as a unique talent and a true reggae ambassador, whose passing is a tremendous loss. Coore, a pioneering…
‘Exile’ by Chronixx
January 18, 2026 by Evon T. Krishna Benjamin

Chronixx’s ‘Exile’, a quiet chapter in a loud legacy

There are artistes we listen to, and there are artistes we witness. Jamaican reggae singer Chronixx has always felt like the latter. When he emerged in the early 2010s as part of what later became…
Entrepreneur and managing director of KYM, Kandi King.
January 17, 2026 by Nicola Cunningham

Where are the ‘gyal chunes’?

We all love a good party: the right ambiance, great friends, tasty food, and, of course, a skilled DJ with the perfect playlist. But, what happens when one of the most important elements is off? When…
Queen of Reggae Marcia Griffiths was conferred with the honorary Doctor of Letters degree by The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, during the institution’s graduation exercise on Saturday at the campus.
January 17, 2026

I am truly, honestly thankful – Dr Marcia Griffiths

Queen of Reggae, Marcia Griffiths, was conferred the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters from The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona campus, at the institution’s graduation ceremony on…
This cover image released by Columbia Records shows ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’ by Harry Styles.
January 17, 2026

Harry Styles announces first album in four years

NEW YORK (AP): In this world, it’s just him: Harry Styles has announced that his long-awaited, fourth studio album will arrive this spring. Titled Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally and out March…
Korean group BTS appears at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards in Las Vegas on April 3, 2022.
January 17, 2026

BTS returns with new album, world tour

NEW YORK (AP): After a nearly four-year musical hiatus, the K-pop giants BTS are back. Well, almost. On Thursday morning, the entertainment company BigHit Music shared on social media that the septet…