Entertainment

Lauryn Hill accepts the living legend icon award during the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
07 Aug, 2026 0

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…
This image released by Universal Pictures shows Monica Barbaro, and Callum Turner in a scene from ‘One Night Only’.
07 Aug, 2026 0

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…
Dancehall artiste Shaneil Muir takes the Dream Weekend stage, bringing her signature energy as one of the acts billed for the night.
07 Aug, 2026 0

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,…
 Ariana Grande
07 Aug, 2026 0

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…
Wayne Wonder
06 Aug, 2026 0

‘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…
Stranger Cole
06 Aug, 2026 0

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…
Spragga Benz
06 Aug, 2026 0

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…
Dancehall artiste Armanii energises patrons during his live performance at Dream Weekend Wet n’ Wild at The Palms, Rose Hall, Montego Bay, on Sunday.
05 Aug, 2026 0

Dream Weekend’s Montego Bay gamble pays off

WESTERN BUREAU: Dream Weekend made an energetic debut in Montego Bay, earning praise from organisers, business leaders and many patrons, while transportation and logistical hiccups highlighted areas…
Michael W. Smith leads patrons in worship during his headline performance at Come Alive 2026: A National Call to Worship on the King’s House East Lawn.
05 Aug, 2026 0

Michael W. Smith, Papa San strike powerful balance at Come Alive

Long after dusk settled over King’s House East Lawn, the crowd was still on its feet. Hands stretched into the night air, familiar choruses rolled across the grounds and, with each change in tempo,…