Entertainment
April 13, 2026
by Nicola Cunningham
Jonkunnu band revels in the carnival spirit
They were almost as colourful as the revellers and definitely as energetic. The members of the Kayah Jonkunnu Band were in the thick of the merriment as they played mas with Yard Mas. The group from…
April 13, 2026
Britney Spears enters substance abuse treatment facility weeks after her arrest on suspicion of DUI
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears has entered a substance abuse treatment facility just over a month after she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. A…
April 12, 2026
Machel Montano ready for Jamaican ‘Encore’
Carnival in Jamaica has been moving to one rhythm all week, and the King of Soca, Machel Montano, has been right at the centre of it. His presence has stretched across multiple events on the calendar,…
April 11, 2026
by Krysta Anderson
I Love Soca delivers non-stop fête energy
On Thursday night, just days before the upcoming road march celebrations, locals and foreigners alike made their way to the National Heroes Circle in Kingston and joined long lines with coolers in tow…
April 11, 2026
Grenadian artiste V’ghn brings ‘Heart of Carnival’ to Xodus Tailgate
Following an electrifying set at the Campari Xodus Tailgate, rising Grenadian artiste V’ghn reflected on his musical journey and what fans can expect for the rest of the carnival season. The event,…
April 11, 2026
DJ Bloodline Franco drops high-energy carnival mix
DJ Bloodline Franco takes centre stage ahead of Sunday’s road march with the release of a free, downloadable carnival mix, created in partnership with Pepsi-Cola Jamaica. The mix features artistes…
April 10, 2026
5 Questions With Voice
Voice, born Aaron St. Louis, is one of soca’s most influential modern voices, celebrated for his uplifting, message-driven music and electrifying stage presence. The Trinidad and Tobago native rose to…
April 10, 2026
5 Questions With Christo
Fresh off a breakout 2026 carnival season, Trinidad and Tobago soca artiste Jahmike ‘Christo’ Bonas is riding high on the success of his hit single Doux Doux Darlin, which draws on the affectionate…
April 10, 2026
Dancehall artiste Brysco detained in the US
Dancehall artiste Brysco, given name Tray Anthony Brisco, has been arrested in the United States. The entertainer was detained on Thursday in a Broward County jail in Florida in relation to a…