Entertainment

Idris Elba
December 31, 2025

Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo recognised in New Year’s honours list

LONDON (AP): Britons ranging from Hollywood stars Idris Elba and Cynthia Erivo to a 102-year-old judo instructor have been named in King Charles III’s New Year’s honours list, an annual tradition that…
In this scene from Basil Dawkins’s ‘A Rose of Sharon’, Farrina (Dennis Titus) left, hides behind Vida (Deon Silvera) as she protects him from Tall Man (Derrick Clarke) who threatens to harm him. ‘A Rose of Sharon’ is now playing at the Little L
December 30, 2025 by Michael Reckord

‘A Rose of Sharon’ explores difficulty in communicating

‘Tis the season to be jolly … and to go to the theatre, which just now is on the upswing. Three plays opened last week in the Corporate Area – the Pantomime Company’s Big Yaad Vibes at Little Theatre;…
Aza Lineage in performance at the Reggae Month official launch at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.
December 30, 2025 by Yasmine Peru

Rhythms of Resilience theme for Reggae Month 2026

The Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA) will celebrate Reggae Month 2026 under the theme ‘Rhythms of Resilience’, and and Chairman Ewan Simpson shared that the theme was modified…
Skillet, (in yellow T-shirt), played by Calneth Reid, suggests that a Round Robin could provide the money to save the Big Yard. The 84th season of pantomime, Big Yaad Vibes, opened on Boxing Day at the Little Theatre, in Kingston.
December 29, 2025 by Michael Reckord

Pantomime season opens with ‘Big Yaad Vibes’

Thirteen-year-old Olivia Anderson was one of many celebrants at Friday night’s opening of the current Jamaica pantomime, Big Yaad Vibes, at the Little Theatre, Tom Redcam Avenue. She said she has been…
A section of the large crowd which turned out to enjoy the performances and the fireworks at midnight at Fireworks on the Waterfront held on December 31, 2024 on the Kingston Waterfront.
December 29, 2025

Street party vibe as UDC Fireworks Festival rings in New Year

The Urban Development Corporation’s (UDC) Fireworks Festival returns this Wednesday, December 31, continuing a cherished national tradition that brings Jamaicans together as the year draws to a close.
Entertainment
December 29, 2025

Finalists in JCDC FIWI Short Film Competition named

The top eight finalists in the JCDC FIWI Short Film Competition for 2025 have been named. They are: Paris Taylor – How to Not Gossip; Robert Tyme – Bun Dem; Seyvonnie Campbell – Signs of Inclusion;…
Music executive, Portia Clarke-Mellanaise and reggae and R&B star, Maxi Priest, display a symbolic cheque made out to the JN Foundation to assist in its Hurricane Melissa relief efforts. The funds were raised through the staging of the ‘For the Love of J
December 29, 2025

For the Love of Jamaica

Music Executive Portia Clarke-Mellanaise and reggae and R&B star Maxi Priest display a symbolic cheque made out to the JN Foundation to assist in its Hurricane Melissa relief efforts. The funds…
Tyler Perry speaks during the BET Awards on Monday, June 9, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
December 29, 2025

‘Money grab’ says lawyer as Tyler Perry faces second sexual misconduct lawsuit

Tyler Perry’s lawyer has branded a new allegation of sexual misconduct a “failed money grab”. The actor-and-filmmaker is the subject of a $77-million lawsuit from Mario Rodriguez, who appeared in his…
French actress Brigitte Bardot with actor Jack Palance during filming of the movie ‘Le Mepris” aka ‘Contempt’, by Jean-Luc Godard, in Rome, Italy, in May 1963.
December 29, 2025

‘We are mourning a legend’ - French president says of Brigitte Bardot

PARIS (AP): Brigitte Bardot, the French 1960s sex symbol who became one of the greatest screen sirens of the 20th century and later a militant animal rights activist and far-right supporter, has died.…