Entertainment

Roots Underground performing at JaRia’s Reggae Wednesdays on February 25.
March 3, 2026

Raindrops at Reggae Wednesdays tribute to Sly Dunbar

Some amount of pathetic fallacy was at play when, shortly after D’Kru Band did a heart-stirring tribute to the late Sly Dunbar, the raindrops started trickling down at Reggae Wednesdays last week.…
Chronixx returns to the stage on Sunday night for day two of the Lost In Time music festival.
March 1, 2026

Lost In Time Day 2 | Chronixx ends 'Exile'

At 8:28 p.m., there was a shift in the tempo at Lost in Time as if something big were about to happen. The emcee thanked the patrons for their support and announced that the upcoming act was last seen…
Lila Iké performs ‘Romantic Call’, receiver in hand, adding theatrical flair to her commanding set.
March 2, 2026

Lost in Time stamps its class

With two stages erected, it was double the pleasure and entertainment value, as the usual lengthy band changes were eliminated with the flow of movement from one to the next being relatively easy for…
Olivia Dean wins the Pop Act Award during the Brit Awards 2026 in Manchester, England, on Saturday.
March 2, 2026

Olivia Dean wins 4 Brit Awards

MANCHESTER, UK (AP): It was Olivia Dean’s night at the Brit Awards; she took home four trophies, including Artiste of the Year and Song of the Year. Dean, once a Brit school pupil herself, also…
This image released by Atlantic Records shows ‘The Romantic’ by Bruno Mars.
March 2, 2026

Bruno Mars is for lovers on ‘The Romantic’

Bruno Mars is back. Did you miss him?
From left: Cheryl ‘Salt’ James, Deidra ‘Spinderella’ Roper and Sandra ‘Pepa’ Denton of Salt-N-Pepa accept the Hall of Fame award during the 57th NAACP Image Awards.
March 2, 2026

Viola Davis receives Chairman’s Prize at NAACP Image Awards

LOS ANGELES (AP): Viola Davis delivered a powerful speech about self-worth, resilience and collective progress on the 57th NAACP Image Awards stage Saturday night, telling the audience that personal…
Yeza (right) brought Patra on stage during her performance at the Lost in Time music festival.
March 3, 2026 by Nicola Cunningham

Lost In Time Day 1 | Yeza surprises LIT patrons with Patra

Known for her 'rude girl' roots reggae, Yeza did not disappoint as she made her appearance on the Lost In Time Foundation stage on the back of a bike to the delight of patrons. Showing…
Koffee makes a triumphant return to the Jamaican festival stage, surprising the Lost In Time crowd during Protoje’s set.
March 3, 2026

Lost In Time Day 1 | Koffee makes electrifying return

At 11:30 p.m. on Saturday night, when Protoje launched into the popular track Switch It Up, the Lost In Time crowd erupted after hearing a familiar voice burst through the speakers. Moments later, an…
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange challenged students to a dance-off on stage during the opening of the Island Music Conference on Wednesday.
March 1, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

Grange unveils plans for institute for cultural practitioners

At Wednesday’s opening session of the Orville ‘Shaggy’ Burrell-led Island Music Conference (IMC), held at the Courtleigh Auditorium in New Kingston, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and…