Entertainment
January 5, 2026
JCDC still accepting entries for 2026 Festival of the Arts Competition
In an effort to accommodate people affected by Hurricane Melissa, the closing date for entries for the National Festival of the Performing Arts was extended from December 22 last year to January 15.…
January 5, 2026
by Yasmine Peru
Angola Festival in St Thomas ‘a good look’
Organisers of the New Year’s Eve staging of Angola Festival, held in Old Pera, St Thomas, are hailing the event as a success following a fairly good turnout and some brilliant performances from…
January 5, 2026
Jamaica Strong benefit concert raises US$500,000
NEW YORK: The Jamaica Strong Benefit Concert, held on December 12, 2025, at UBS Arena in Queens, raised over US$500,000 (approximately J$80 million) in net ticket proceeds, George Crooks, of Jammins…
January 5, 2026
Bad Bunny’s ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’ could make Grammy history
NEW YORK (AP): Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has redefined what it means to be a global giant, and he may once again make history at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
January 5, 2026
Ricky Teetz shuns ‘calling attention to generosity’
Dancehall artiste Rickey Teetz detests what he calls the act of ‘publicising philanthropy’, an action that has become even more prevalent in recent times as thousands of Jamaicans continue to struggle…
January 5, 2026
Hollywood starts 2026 with ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ at No. 1
NEW YORK (AP): Hollywood kicked off 2026 with Avatar: Fire and Ash atop the box office for the third straight week and with hopes for a blockbuster-filled year after a disappointing 2025. In three…
January 4, 2026
by Yasmine Peru
I-Octane talks ‘God & I’, mending fences and new outlook
Of the scores of reggae and dancehall albums that were released in 2025, there is one that made its presence felt consistently for eight months on the iTunes Top 100 Reggae Albums charts. The album…
January 4, 2026
by Damian Levy
Top 15 films of 2025
Another year has come to a close, and with it, a year’s worth of films to be ranked. This year saw great returns for both horror and comedy as people flocked to the cinemas to laugh, cry, and…
January 3, 2026
Kevin Downswell closes Genesis Praise Fest in gratitude
As Genesis Praise Fest drew to a close on New Year’s Day, the mood inside the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre was one of quiet certainty that the year ahead holds hope. After hours of praise and…