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Veteran dancehall artiste Lady G has been kept booked and busy with gigs that keep her in the spotlight while introducing her to a whole new generation of fans every time she touches the stage globally. The Breeze Off artiste has an extensive fan base in the Tri-state area and therefore is a natural fit to perform at the upcoming Afro-Latino Festival in New York City to be held from July 22 to 26
fter a serious health scare this year, dancehall veteran Harry Toddler says he is fully recovered and ready to take the stage at A Taste of Sumfest this Saturday and deliver the high-energy performance fans have come to expect. “At first, you know me never did ago tek the show, but me go doctor and get me results and me 100 per cent qualified
Globetrotting dancehall artiste Sean Paul, while expressing his deep sadness at Tuesday’s death of his colleague, Fantan Mojah, hailed his fellow entertainer as “a true soldier”, and the organisers of Reggae Sumfest used similar words, describing him as “a true soldier for reggae music”. Fantan Mojah, 49, passed away at the University Hospital of the West Indies, where he was a patient.“Fantan Mojah was a very distinct voice in dancehall music and in reggae, and he will be very dearly missed,” said Sean Paul, who took a quick break during the European leg of his Timeless Tour to speak with The Gleaner.The entertainer, who performed in France this week, was obviously sad, as he recalled the last time he saw Fantan Mojah face-to-face.“I saw Fantan on a flight about two weeks ago ..
The Writers Guild of America has joined a widening legal fight against Paramount’s proposed Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition, arguing that the deal would hurt writers and weaken competition.
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has received a Daytime Emmy nomination for her Netflix lifestyle series. The October ceremony will feature contenders across drama, talk and lifestyle programming.
Dog-Heart by award-winning Jamaican author Diana McCaulay will join Caribbean audiobook marketplace Odiyo’s catalogue this August. The novel will be narrated by Joan Kenzie.McCaulay shared her appreciation for Dog-Heart being added to Odiyo, stating, “It’s special for me to hear my written words expressed in Jamaican voices,” she told The Gleaner
New YORK (AP):A wide array of performers, from actor Tom Cruise to streamer IShowSpeed, will help close out the World Cup, FIFA announced on Tuesday.Soccer’s governing body released the line-up for the closing ceremony, which will take place 90 minutes before Sunday’s final. The show is meant to “celebrate the 48 teams’ unforgettable journey” through 16 host cities across three countries, FIFA said in a statement.IShowSpeed – who has streamed multiple matches – is listed as a performer, while Cruise – who’s also been spotted in the stands and performed a stunt at the Paris Olympics’ closing ceremony – is billed as making a “special appearance”
Lady Da Flame has released Summer, a Rawborn Productions dancehall track with island and reggaeton flavours, now streaming widely after a strong run that included a major Mother’s Day show.
Roots reggae and dancehall singer Fantan Mojah has died at the University Hospital of the West Indies at 49, his former manager confirmed, weeks shy of his 50th birthday.
A Jay-Z performance at Yankee Stadium was held up for hours Sunday when large groups without tickets forced entrances shut. The rapper finally took the stage at 12:17 a.m. Monday.
St Ann Finalises Traffic Plans Ahead of Reggae SumfestBy Mckoy's News / July 14, 2026 ST ANN, Jamaica — The St Ann Municipal Corporation says it is working closely with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to manage the anticipated increase in traffic ahead of Reggae Sumfest, which is scheduled to be held in Richmond, St Ann, on Saturday, July 18. Mayor of St Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis, said discussions with the police are ongoing to ensure traffic flows smoothly and public safety is maintained during the highly anticipated event
Producer Paul Morgan teams with reggae artiste Lutan Fyah on My Story, the lead cut from The King of Rasta, rooted in shared hardship and faith ahead of a July 19 video drop.
Former dancehall star Minister Marion Hall turned 57 on Sunday with quiet reflection, crediting faith and family genetics for her health and youthful look.
At a Friday album jam session in St Andrew, Yaksta shared the mic with rising reggae and dancehall acts and outlined plans to boost visibility for emerging artistes through Bush Clan.
A Jay-Z date at Yankee Stadium started well after midnight Monday after unticketed fans tried to force entry Sunday night, prompting a lengthy lockdown of the venue’s gates.
Reggae artiste Jahriffe has released We Give Praises, the lead track from Ralston Barrett’s Jailhouse Set Me Free Riddim Volume 2, urging listeners toward gratitude and hope.
It was indeed a starry night on Saturday, but it had nothing to do with the constellation out in the sky. Instead, it had everything to do with the celebrities who came out to wish Minister Marion Hall a huge, happy 57th birthday at the Conquerors Fellowship Center in Margate, Florida
Reggae singer Captain Love is finding favour with radio listeners as his remake of Bob Marley’s classic Concrete Jungle and his original single, The System, are getting rotation on the airwaves.. Captain Love said the response has been encouraging, particularly for Concrete Jungle, which was inspired by his own experiences growing up in Spanish Town with his mother
Excitement is permeating the Lauderhill air as the date draws closer for Jamaica’s 64th Independence celebration, which is being packaged as “an unforgettable evening of culture, music, and national pride”. The event, scheduled for Saturday, August 8, at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center in Florida, is being organised by Lauderhill Mayor Denise D
Grammy-winning Jamaican producer Llamar ‘Riff Raff’ Brown and US singer-flautist Kateri Farrell have released Take My Time, a reggae-leaning track urging patience and self-paced living.
Jamaican singer-songwriter D’Yani drops Miss You Bad, a lovers’ rock cut on emotional dependence, teasing his August 21 album Live Life & Prosper after June’s Journey.
Reggae-dancehall artiste Yaksta is gearing up for what he says will be the biggest milestone of his career — the Roar Tour, a year-long international trek designed to introduce his music to new audiences while building on the momentum of his latest project. The tour was officially announced during The Yakocustics – The Microphone Saved Me Album Jam Session on Friday at D’Luxe Restaurant and Lounge on Caledonia Avenue in St Andrew
New Zealand-born actor Sam Neill has died in Sydney at 78. Family said his passing was sudden; he had disclosed a rare lymphoma diagnosis in 2023 but was cancer-free.
More than two decades into his career, Grammy Award-winning dancehall star Sean Paul says the global demand for his music remains as strong as ever, as he continues to pack festival grounds and concert venues across Europe and North America. The international recording artiste, who is currently on the road with his Timeless Tour, has already completed 30 performances this year, and says the continued support from fans is both humbling and motivating
People in Vybz Kartel’s Portmore hometown say the old Gaza-Gully battle showed competition can stay lyrical. They want new acts to study how both stars thrived after the feud cooled.
What began as a powerful moment of counselling between a pastor and a broken young woman has evolved into what is being described as a landmark moment for Jamaica’s film industry. In 2022, while sitting with the woman during a counselling session, Pastor Dr Otis Manning became deeply moved by her life story
