Entertainment

Jimmy Cliff performs at the 2013 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans.
December 9, 2025 by Yasmine Peru

Remembering the legendary Jimmy Cliff

In 2010, when Jimmy Cliff was awarded one of music’s highest accolades – induction in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame – in his acceptance speech, he noted that “reggae music is a music that was not…
Kirefa Malcolm sings along during Ras-I’s performance at Livewire.
December 9, 2025 by Yasmine Peru

Govana and friends blaze up Livewire concert at UBTR

‘Twas high energy on steroids inside Usain Bolt’s Tracks and Records (UBTR) last Thursday night as Govana, Ras-I, Puku Poo, Yaadcore and exciting surprise guests, courtesy of Govana, took charge of…
Lucian Grainge, chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group.
December 9, 2025

Sony, Warner and Universal sign AI music licensing deals with start-up

LONDON (AP): The world’s biggest music labels have struck AI licensing deals with a little-known start-up named Klay Vision, the latest in a series of deals that underlines how the technology is…
Gramps Morgan is one of the artistes scheduled to perform at the Jamaica Strong benefit concert on December 12 at the UBS Arena in New York.
December 9, 2025

VP Records joins relief concert; fire at Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records MoBay

Jamaica Strong benefit at UBS Arena December 12 VP Records has joined Jammins Events and other partners in producing the Jamaica Strong Benefit Concert, taking place Friday, December 12, at UBS Arena…
Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch is crowned Miss Universe 2025 by Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark in Nonthaburi, north of Bangkok, in Nonthaburi province, Thailand, on November 21.
December 9, 2025

Miss Universe Mexico Fátima Bosch is Miss Universe 2025

Miss Universe Mexico Fátima Bosch has been named Miss Universe 2025. The announcement was made a short while ago at the Impact Challenger Hall in Nonthaburi, Thailand. Miss Universe Jamaica 2025…
Miss Universe 2025 Dr Gabrielle Henry.
December 9, 2025

Dr Gabrielle remains in Thai ICU

Miss Universe Jamaica 2025, Dr Gabrielle Henry, remains hospitalised in Thailand following a fall from the main stage during the evening gown segment of the Miss Universe preliminary competition…
Stella Maris Dance Ensemble celebrates Jamaica’s culture with two shows this weekend, Saturday, November 23, and Sunday, November 24, at The Little Theatre.
December 9, 2025

Stella Maris Dance Ensemble stages 32nd season this weekend

The Stella Maris Dance Ensemble will stage its 32nd Season of dance at The Little Theatre this weekend, with two shows: tonight at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 5 p.m. The production features a diverse…
Govana shares his reflections with ‘The Sunday Gleaner’, speaking candidly about giving back, resilience, and the power of music to uplift.
December 9, 2025 by Yasmine Peru

Govana stresses need for entertainers to keep economy moving

Call him ‘Govi Govi’, ‘Genna Genna’, or ‘Govana’, one thing remains the same: the entertainer christened Romeo Nelson has a big heart, and he is solidly guided by a mixture of emotion blended with…
Treasure Beach Food, Rum & Reggae Festival will still receive support from the CHASE Fund, alongside endorsement from Government leaders representing various sectors. Pictured here at the launch event held prior to Hurricane Melissa (from left) Omar Frith,
December 9, 2025

New date, format for Treasure Beach Festival

Treasure Beach Food, Rum and Reggae Festival has announced a reimagined format for this year’s event. It will now take place as a one-day benefit concert on Sunday, December 7, at the Ranny Williams…