Entertainment

May 17, 2026

Trials, retrials and mistrial of Harvey Weinstein 

NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial ended in a mistrial last Friday after the jury deadlocked in the closely watched #MeToo-era case that another jury failed to decide last year.
May 16, 2026

Norman Espeut goes 'Stress Free', eyes Kotch reunion

Veteran singer Norman Espeut  is promoting health and wellness with his latest single, Stress Free. "The concept of this came from my thinking about what meaningful contribution I may make…
May 16, 2026

Samory I ready to unveil ‘Revelation’

Reggae singer and songwriter Samory I is set to release his highly anticipated third studio album, Revelation, on May 29, via independent production house and label TunUp Squad Entertainment. 
May 16, 2026

Chaka Khan, Vince Gill, Beyoncé enter National Recording Registry

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Albums and songs from Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Chaka Khan and The Go-Go’s are joining America’s audio canon. The new inductees into the National Recording Registry at the Library of…
May 15, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

5 Questions With … Shaggy

wo-time Grammy winner and diamond-selling reggae-dancehall artiste Shaggy can easily spin his recording studio into a make-believe casino, and when he does, the stakes are high. But he is confident…
May 14, 2026

Festival Song Competition semi-final show Saturday

The road to the 2026 Jamaica Festival Song Competition continues this Saturday, May 16, with the highly anticipated semi-final show at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre, starting at 6 pm.
May 14, 2026

Shakira and Burna Boy release official 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem, 'Dai Dai'

Colombian superstar Shakira and Afrobeats icon Burna Boy have teamed up for "Dai Dai," the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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May 14, 2026

Get ready for Lovers Rock: A Night of British Reggae 

The second edition of Lovers Rock: A Night of British Reggae takes place on May 17 at Pon Top Seafood Grill & Bar in Kingston. This event salutes the genre that originated in the United Kingdom…
May 14, 2026 by Nicola A. Cunningham

Spragga Benz celebrates legacy with Journey to Kingston - Salutes dancehall’s next generation putting in the work

There are few names in dancehall as recognisable as Spragga Benz. More than three decades after entering the music arena, the veteran deejay continues to command attention, with fans still drawn to…