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With close to two decades in the music industry, Kevin Downswell has been a guiding light for Jamaicans as a gospel artiste who has kept it real and authentic with his fans over the years. Recently, he felt moved to reach out by issuing what for him is a compelling clarion call in the form of a powerful musical message titled Steady on the WYFL riddim
Closing out Child Month with a bang, the Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica (PBCJ) staged their quarterly Watch Party last Saturday under the theme ‘Pickney Sinting Edition’. The series started in 2025 when the organisers resurrected old archival tapes of local films, commercials, sitcoms, comedies, panel discussions, and game shows shot at the studios of the then Broadcasting Corporation in the mid- to late-20th) century
JUTC will provide paid round-trip bus service for Reggae Sumfest 2026 patrons travelling to Richmond Estate, St Ann, with bookings available through the GK1 App.
Dancin' Dynamites will stage its 20th anniversary grand finale at MECA in St Andrew, with three teams advancing and major prizes at stake. The show will also feature a Gully/Gaza battle tied to Reggae Sumfest.
The names of the Top-10 finalists in the 2026 Jamaica Festival Song Competition, have been disclosed. Minister of Culture, Gender Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange made the announcement following an exhilarating semi-final showcase held on May 16 at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in St
Dovey Magnum says her confidence has not faded as she begins a summer run of releases, led by Be Patient, while stressing that strong dancehall talent still commands attention.
Recently, dancehall artiste Tifa was all over Instagram showing off some exceptional football juggling skills. But, don’t get carried away, it was all AI, even though the Spell It Out artiste insists there is nothing artificial about her passion for the game
Dancehall Artist Squash Gets Reduced Prison Sentence in US Firearms CaseBy Mckoy's News / June 4, 2026 Convicted dancehall entertainer Squash has had his prison sentence reduced by one month, moving his expected release date to December 26, 2026. The artiste, whose real name is Andrae Whittaker, was previously scheduled for release on January 25, 2027
Capleton is proving that conscious reggae still commands a powerful audience. The reggae firebrand has now spent a second consecutive week at No
Dancehall artiste Chi Ching Ching says being present for his son Jaheem’s graduation in Miami meant more than any gift. The 18-year-old is now preparing to attend Doral College in Florida.
June Isaacs says Peabo Bryson left a warm impression during his 2019 Red Rose for Gregory performance in Jamaica, as tributes continue after the Grammy-winning singer’s death.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, has expressed sadness and regret at the passing of musical giant, Carlos Malcolm, and noted that his contribution will never be forgotten. Malcolm died at his home in Palm Bay, Florida, on May 6
Stefon Diggs Dismisses Rumours of Fallout With Cardi B After Viral VideoBy Mckoy's News / June 3, 2026 NFL star Stefon Diggs has addressed speculation surrounding his relationship with Cardi B following a viral video that appeared to show the pair engaged in a heated exchange outside a coffee shop in Maryland. Speaking publicly about the incident for the first time, Diggs downplayed the situation, insisting that there is no serious issue between them despite widespread discussion on social media
Dancehall artiste Patra is preparing new music and videos through a distribution arrangement linking +Plus Entertainment Inc. with JHOUSE Entertainment, The Orchard and Sony Music.
Peter ‘Maestro’ Heslop is looking back on a 45-year journey in classrooms, music and theatre, while preparing to appear in the summer comedy Brazen To Di Bone.
Peabo Bryson, the two-time Grammy-winning singer known for Disney duets and soul ballads, has died at 75 after a reported stroke. His family said he was with loved ones when he passed.
It is said that hindsight is 20/20 and, in retrospect, there are some things that Laurell Nurse would have done differently in order to have the 10th anniversary of Queens Of Reggae Island Honorary Ceremony (QORIHC)) unfold in the spectacular fashion she had dreamed of.However, despite a few organisational bleeps and blunders, production deficiencies, some crying-over-spilt-milk moments and a tad bit of juicy and rather prickly backstage drama, the 2026 edition of the QORIHC still had much to celebrate.On Sunday night inside the Karl Hendrickson Auditorium on Hope Road, it was really all about the well-dressed queens who were being honoured, and also the former queens who were there to embrace them, cheer them on and present them with their awards. Leading the list of the 2026 honourees was Sylvia Browne, a former music teacher and the mother of the ‘Browne boys’ – Glen, Danny, Cleveland and the late Dalton and Noel – all of whom have contributed significantly to the music industry in one way or another
Peabo Bryson, the Grammy-winning R&B singer whose Disney duets became worldwide favourites, has died at 75 after suffering a stroke, his family said.
D’yani and Kareem “Remus” Burrell are preparing to release Journey on June 5, ahead of the singer’s Live Life and Prosper album due this summer.
By all accounts, Norman Espeut has earned the right to slow down. The velvet-voiced reggae stalwart, best known as the charismatic former frontman of the 1980s group Kotch, has lived through the whirlwind excesses of the music business, survived shifting eras in Jamaican music and watched generations of fans cling affectionately to the timeless romance of Jean — the song that turned his band into household names across the Caribbean and beyond
For most singers, covering a classic made famous by Diana Ross would be an intimidating prospect. For US-based reggae vocalist Mye Laurell, it began with a leap of faith — and a little persuasion from veteran hitmaker Richie Stephens
Washington (AP):An upcoming celebration of America's 250th anniversary, ‘The Great American State Fair’, recently had several musical guests back out partly over the event's ties to President Donald Trump. Now, Trump himself is slated to headline the festivities, the organisers said Saturday.“I understand artistes are getting ‘the yips’ having to do with their performance,” Trump posted to his social media platform Truth Social Saturday, adding that he was thinking of bringing “the man who some say is the greatest president in history (THE GOAT!), DONALD J
AP:Young audiences turned out in droves to movie theatres around the country this weekend for a small-budget horror from a 20-year-old first-time filmmaker that began on the Internet. Backrooms, released by A24 in 3,442 locations in the U.S
Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Acting Regional Manager, Nickieta Sterling (centre), peruses JIS publications with contestants in the 2026 Miss Hanover Festival Queen Competition Miss Filco Gas & Oil, 19-year-old Derisha Thompson (left) and Miss Energy Pool and Spa Services, 18-year-old Destinya Locke. Occasion was a courtesy call by the contestants at the JIS Montego Bay Regional Office on May 21, as part of their grooming and training activities
Justice Minister Delroy Chuck says more Jamaicans must prepare wills and use dispute-resolution channels, as reggae families describe years of costly fights over estates, royalties, masters and archives.
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) has announced the official opening of entries for the 2026 Creative Writing Competition and Exhibition, beginning June 1. Promotional flyer for 2026 Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Creative Writing Competition and Exhibition
AP: The Great American State Fair is a series of concerts, exhibits, tributes, and other programmes scheduled to take place June 25 to July 10 on Washington’s National Mall. It was organised by Freedom 250, which is billed as a nonpartisan organisation but was launched last year by US President Donald Trump.On Wednesday, Freedom 250 announced that Bret Michaels, the Commodores, and Martina McBride would be among the musical performers, some of whom were slated for an I Love the ’90s show on June 26.But by late Thursday, Michaels, the Commodores, and McBride had dropped out, as did Morris Day and Young MC.Why have artists been cancelling their appearances?Michaels and others have said that they were misled about the theme of the shows or were otherwise wary of being caught up in a political fight
Jamaican actress Sherando Ferril stars in Chokehold, an international film about domestic abuse, trauma and survival that is now streaming on Tubi after a Cannes Film Festival showing.
Jamaican institutions and scholars will receive a significant share of £450,000 (approximately J$91 million) in programme funding, under the PASSAGE (Partnership for Atlantic Slavery Scholarship, Archiving and Global Exchange) initiative. The scholarship falls under the PASSAGE International Research Mobility Programme, which was launched on Wednesday (May 27), at the British High Commission in Kingston
