Entertainment

From left, Sandra Denton, DJ Spinderella and Cheryl James of Salt-N-Pepa arrive at the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
December 9, 2025

Emotions high at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony

LOS ANGELES (AP): Cyndi Lauper turned True Colours into a defiant call for courage and the music of Outkast, Soundgarden and the White Stripes brought waves of emotion Saturday night at the Rock &…
In this file photo, Jamaica-born filmmaker, Roy T. Anderson, capturing footage for his film, ‘Akwantu – The Journey’, on location at the Peace Cave in Accompong, St Elizabeth. Anderson is spearheading the ‘Let’s Rebuild Jamaica Strong’ fundrais
December 9, 2025

‘Let’s Rebuild: Jamaica Strong’ aims to raise US$100,000

In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful storms ever to strike Jamaica, a new initiative is rallying global support for recovery. The ‘Let’s Rebuild: Jamaica Strong’ campaign…
Lila Iké
December 9, 2025

Three first-time nominees for Best Reggae Album Grammy category

The nominees for Best Reggae Album at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards have been announced, and they are all homegrown acts, including three first-time nominees. They are Treasure Self Love, the debut…
Mortimer is photographed at Merveilles, Port Louis, Grenada on Friday following a Creators Connect event hosted by Ora Caribbean, organisers of the Grenada Caribbean Music Festival.
December 9, 2025

Mortimer grateful for Grammy nomination

Soulful reggae singer-songwriter Mortimer said he is feeling an overwhelming sense of gratitude after receiving news that he has been nominated for a Grammy Award, the music industry’s most coveted…
From left: Vivienne Williams, supervisor at Westhaven Children’s Home; dancehall star Vybz Kartel and Daniella Hall, community outreach organiser for Central Jamaica at World Central Kitchen on the grounds of Westhaven Children’s Home in Hanover on Thu
December 9, 2025 by Andre Williams

Vybz Kartel pledges long-term support to children’s home in Hanover

Vybz Kartel was moved to tears as he stood among a group of children with disabilities at the Westhaven Children’s Home in Copse, Hanover, on Thursday. Many of the children at the privately operated…
In his capacity as the president of the Ghana Caribbean Association, Kevoy Burton is joined by the high commissioner of Barbados, Juliette Bynoes Sutherland (centre), and Okatakyie Boakye Danquah Ababio, the honorary consul of Jamaica.
December 9, 2025 by Krysta Anderson

Actor Kevoy Burton rallies relief support to send to Jamaica

Assistance has been pouring into the island from all corners of the world post-Hurricane Melissa, and Ghana is no exception. Citizens of the west African country have been gathering relief supplies to…
Beyond music, Chris Malachi is also helping with relief efforts for communities affected by Hurricane Melissa.
December 9, 2025

‘Lead us into brighter days’

“You’ll never leave us or forsake us, so lead us into brighter days.” Those words, simple yet profound, became the heartbeat of recording artiste Christopher Morris, better known as Chris Malachi,…
Antonia Thomas (left), and Josh Dylan appear on the set of the Agatha Christie series ‘Tommy & Tuppence’ in Beaconsfield, England, on Wednesday.
December 9, 2025

Agatha Christie’s sleuths go digital

LONDON (AP): The scene: Outside a stately English home, a man and a woman attempt to solve a mystery. What’s unusual about this picture? They’re using the Internet. In a departure from what could be…
From left: Lukie D; Pamputtae; Stephen Murad, chief executive officer, Digicel; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange; Sean Wallace, head of commerce at Red Stripe; Christopher Martin, and Kerry-Ann ‘Chiney K’ Collins.
December 9, 2025 by Yasmine Peru

I Love Jamaica telethon, global concerts for hurricane relief

Philanthropy, passion and purpose linked arms on the Rooftop Terrace of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, last Thursday, as media gathered to hear the details of the I Love…