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January 5, 2026

Jamaica Strong benefit concert raises US$500,000

NEW YORK: The Jamaica Strong Benefit Concert, held on December 12, 2025, at UBS Arena in Queens, raised over US$500,000 (approximately J$80 million) in net ticket proceeds, George Crooks, of Jammins…
Bad Bunny performs during the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles on March 17, 2025.
January 5, 2026

Bad Bunny’s ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’ could make Grammy history

NEW YORK (AP): Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has redefined what it means to be a global giant, and he may once again make history at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
Ricky Teetz performing at Reggae Sumfest in 2016.
January 5, 2026

Ricky Teetz shuns ‘calling attention to generosity’

Dancehall artiste Rickey Teetz detests what he calls the act of ‘publicising philanthropy’, an action that has become even more prevalent in recent times as thousands of Jamaicans continue to struggle…
This image released by 20th Century Studios shows Varang, performed by Oona Chaplin, in a scene from ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’.
January 5, 2026

Hollywood starts 2026 with ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ at No. 1

NEW YORK (AP): Hollywood kicked off 2026 with Avatar: Fire and Ash atop the box office for the third straight week and with hopes for a blockbuster-filled year after a disappointing 2025. In three…
Dancehall and reggae artiste I-Octane says understanding the music industry’s “numbers game” has been key to the sustained chart performance of ‘God & I’.
January 4, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

I-Octane talks ‘God & I’, mending fences and new outlook

Of the scores of reggae and dancehall albums that were released in 2025, there is one that made its presence felt consistently for eight months on the iTunes Top 100 Reggae Albums charts. The album…
This image released by Warner Bros Pictures shows Michael B. Jordan portraying two characters in a scene from ‘Sinners’.
January 4, 2026 by Damian Levy

Top 15 films of 2025

Another year has come to a close, and with it, a year’s worth of films to be ranked. This year saw great returns for both horror and comedy as people flocked to the cinemas to laugh, cry, and…
Kevin Downswell greets patrons at Genesis Praise Fest on New Year’s Day in St Andrew, before stepping on stage to close the show.
January 3, 2026

Kevin Downswell closes Genesis Praise Fest in gratitude

As Genesis Praise Fest drew to a close on New Year’s Day, the mood inside the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre was one of quiet certainty that the year ahead holds hope. After hours of praise and…
Patrons came out in numbers for the Chris Brown-themed staging of Clubcerts on November 28 held at Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records on Constant Spring Road.
January 3, 2026

Inside Clubcerts

Since its Drake-themed debut at Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records last October, Clubcerts has become a monthly hotspot for music fans seeking immersive, audience-led experiences. At the helm of the…
Ciara.
January 3, 2026

Ciara is manifesting joy, music and a tour in 2026

Ciara is ready to hit the road this year. The Level Up hitmaker is buzzing with excitement about what 2026 has in store and has been “manifesting all the good things,” including new music, more live…