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Members of The University Dance Society perform ‘¡Me Gusta, Me Gusta!’ (2026) choreographed by Catherine Reid.
Published 16 hours ago by Michael Reckord/Gleaner Writer

University Dance Society moves from tragedy to triumph with ‘Homage’

Tragic events around the start of preparations for its 2026 season caused the University Dance Society (UDAS) at The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona campus, to decide on Homage as its title and theme. The tragedies included the devastation to the island caused by Hurricane Melissa and the murder of a society member, Maya Ashley. Homage was paid to Ashley and to Ruddy Williams and Stephanie Williams in the shows, which were mounted on Saturday and Sunday evenings at the Philip Sherlock Centre for the Creative Arts.

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Miley Cyrus arrives at the premiere of ‘Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special’ on Monday at El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles.
Published 16 hours ago

Miley Cyrus returns to her ‘Hannah Montana’ roots

LOS ANGELES (AP): Sporting that Hannah Montana blond hair and bangs, Miley Cyrus went back to her roots – celebrating 20 years of the TV show that launched the career of a real-life pop star. Cyrus…
Rihanna arrives at the premiere of "Smurfs" on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
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Woman pleads not guilty to trying to murder Rihanna and assaulting superstar’s family

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman from Florida pleaded not guilty Wednesday to the attempted murder of Rihanna. Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, of Orlando, also pleaded not guilty through her attorney to more than a…
From his first album ‘Niche’ to ‘Emotions’, J’Calm continues to evolve, balancing reflection, culture, and artistry.
March 24, 2026 by Nicola Cunningham

J’Calm on confidence, purpose, and authenticity

Most 20-year-old men do not often speak about emotions, but singer-songwriter J’Calm poured his thoughts, aspirations, and feelings into his sophomore album, Emotions, serving it hot at the start of…
Miss Universe Jamaica Northeast 2025 Dreanna Williams.
March 23, 2026 by O’brian Wynter

Momentum building ahead of St Ann Miss Universe Ja casting call

Preparations are ramping up for St Ann ahead of the casting call to find the parish’s queen for the Miss Universe Jamaica competition under the organisation’s new parish-level pageant system. At the…
This album cover image released by Ear Drummers/Giant Music shows ‘R3SET’ by Mike Will.
March 23, 2026

Producer Mike Will Made-It returns with ‘R3SET’

NEW YORK (AP): Nearly a decade has passed since Mike Will Made-It dropped his last solo album. The hip-hop super producer spent much of that time learning, expanding his business endeavours and…
Keeping his Jamaican identity at the heart of his comedy, Elliott Jr shares his immigrant experience with international audiences.
March 22, 2026 by Ruth

Dale Elliott Jr takes next step with Netflix comedy festival

Dale Elliott Jr, a familiar force in comedy, is taking his talent to one of the world’s biggest stages – the Netflix Is A Joke Festival – on May 7. Set to perform inside The Ice House California Room…
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March 21, 2026

Actor Chuck Norris leaves lasting mark on J’can culture

Carolyn Cooper, professor emerita of literary and cultural studies, has noted the impact of the late Chuck Norris on Jamaican culture. Norris, the action star, whose roles in Walker, Texas Ranger and…
This image released by Big Hit Music shows ‘Arirang’ by BTS.
March 21, 2026

Music Review | BTS’ long-awaited comeback album ‘ARIRANG’ is exciting experiment

NEW YORK (AP): The game-changing K-pop boy band BTS has returned after a nearly four-year musical hiatus. ARIRANG, the 14-track, fifth studio album from the septet – RM, Jin, Jimin, V, Suga, Jung…
Muddy shared with ‘The Gleaner’ that one of his hidden talents is singing and writing dancehall music, which he says was his first love.
March 20, 2026 by Nyoka Manning

5 Questions With Muddy

Fresh off a surprise appearance at the Gen XS Carnival 2026 launch, Grenadian soca artiste Muddy is gearing up for his first Carnival in Jamaica experience. Born Alex Cuffie, the 2025 Power Soca…