Entertainment
January 2, 2026
by Yasmine Peru
5 Questions With Heavy D
In the entertainment ecosystem, the name Heavy D is one that resounds in a powerful way. He refers to himself as God-blessed, and, after more than 40 years in the business as promoter, artiste…
January 2, 2026
Bad Bunny could make Grammy history
NEW YORK (AP): Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny continues to redefine global stardom and could make history again at the 2026 Grammy Awards. The artiste, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is…
January 2, 2026
A look at Isiah Whitlock Jr’s most memorable films
Isiah Whitlock Jr, an actor who made frequent, memorable appearances on the HBO series The Wire and Veep and in five films with director Spike Lee, died on Tuesday. He was 71.
January 1, 2026
by Nicola Cunningham
Patrick Brown scores another banger with ‘Boopsie’s Homecoming’
What if you had one big dream and discovered that someone you love was the architect of its demise? What would you do when you made that discovery, and how would it colour your relationship going…
January 1, 2026
Gospel singer Richard Smallwood dies, remembered for timeless hits
AP: Richard Smallwood, the gospel singer and eight-time Grammy-nominated recording artist, has died. He was 77. He passed away Tuesday from complications of kidney failure at a rehabilitation and…
December 31, 2025
by Nicola Cunningham
Leighton Smith, Dr Kathy Grant flavour pot at Christmas Comedy Cook-up
After 22 years of offering up comedy served hot and spicy, the organisers of the Boxing Day show Christmas Comedy Cook-up have the recipe down to an art. Friday’s installation was another series of…
December 31, 2025
Tyler Perry accuser sent messages of gratitude years after alleged assault
LOS ANGELES (AP): Text messages show that Tyler Perry and Boo! A Madea Halloween actor, Mario Rodriguez, who recently filed a lawsuit accusing the filmmaker of sexual assault, remained in contact…
December 31, 2025
Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo recognised in New Year’s honours list
LONDON (AP): Britons ranging from Hollywood stars Idris Elba and Cynthia Erivo to a 102-year-old judo instructor have been named in King Charles III’s New Year’s honours list, an annual tradition that…
December 30, 2025
by Michael Reckord
‘A Rose of Sharon’ explores difficulty in communicating
‘Tis the season to be jolly … and to go to the theatre, which just now is on the upswing. Three plays opened last week in the Corporate Area – the Pantomime Company’s Big Yaad Vibes at Little Theatre;…