Entertainment

In this May 2016 file photo, Mama Christie, mother of legendary dancehall deejay, Shabba Ranks, shares lens with Dexta Daps, who paid tribute to her in the song ‘Shabba Madda Pot’.
December 9, 2025 by Yasmine Peru

10 years later ‘Shabba Madda Pot still a bubble’

When Dexta Daps and Daseca Productions teamed up in 2015 for the single Shabba Madda Pot, they knew that the song was great, and they were anticipating that it would hit, but most of all they hoped…
A group of patrons enjoying the infamous Cha Cha Slide by DJ Casper, at the Good Times retro party held at Fort Rocky, Port Royal, Kingston.
December 9, 2025

Good Times goes intimate for next staging at Jangas

Iconic old-school party series Good Times is set to return with a special central and intimate edition on Saturday, November 29, at Jangas Soundbar & Grill in Kingston. The event is part of the…
Rising theatre star, Tesfa Edwards (left) in his role as Ephraim, the son of Jonas (Oliver Samuels) in the play ‘Di Prodigal Son’.
December 9, 2025

American première of Oliver Samuels’ play to benefit hurricane relief

The American première performances of the new stage comedy written, directed by and starring Jamaican theatre legend Oliver Samuels, will serve as fundraisers for hurricane relief efforts in Jamaica.
Shaggy performing during Marcia & Friends Concert, held on Sunday November 3, 2024 at Hope Gardens, St Andrew. On December 12, he will be performing at the UBS Arena in New York at the ‘I Love Jamaica’ Hurricane Melissa relief concert.
December 9, 2025

Shaggy to headline hurricane relief concert at UBS Arena in New York

In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa across Jamaica, the Government of Jamaica, through the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, has endorsed the ‘I Love…
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…