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Billie Eilish and James Cameron deliver immersive 3D concert cinema with Hit Me Hard and Soft tour film

Billie Eilish’s new 3D concert movie, co-directed with James Cameron, captures her Manchester arena show with striking detail and crowd energy. The review praises its immersive staging while noting a few weaker interview-style moments.

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5 Questions with Loraine ‘Raine’ Seville

This week, 5 Questions With … gets into the Mother’s Day groove with a delightful interview with singer and songwriter Loraine ‘Raine’ Seville and her beautiful, talented teenage daughter, Layla-Rei. Raine is one of those artistes who keeps her family life on a mode called ‘private’, but the pure love and heart-warming mother-daughter dynamics she shares with Layla-Rei cannot be hidden

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Anthony Malvo Targets Dishonesty on New Single ‘Corruption’

Veteran artiste Anthony Malvo steps away from his usual lovers’ rock style on Corruption, a May release from Reggae Vibes Productions in New York, using the track to confront dishonesty in politics, business and the music trade.

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Matthew Perry's 'Friends' keepsakes, artwork go up for his foundation auction

Los ANGELES (AP):Friends memorabilia, artwork and other valuables from the estate of Matthew Perry are being put up for sale at an auction to benefit the charitable foundation established in the actor's name soon after his 2023 death.The June 5 event put on by Heritage Auctions will benefit the Matthew Perry Foundation, which works to de-stigmatise addiction and aid in recovery from substance abuse."Matthew believed addiction should be met with compassion and science, not stigma and silence," the foundation's CEO, Lisa Kasteler Calio, said in a statement. "This auction fuels the Foundation's work to expand access to evidence-based care and confront stigma

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ASHE brings Love For Mom to MoBay this Sunday

The ASHE Company’s annual Mother’s Day concert, ‘Love For Mom’, returns this Sunday with its first-ever staging in Montego Bay, at the Iberostar hotel, for two full-length shows at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m

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Stephen Marley journeys through the 'Hills of St Ann'

Grammy Award-winning recording artiste Stephen Marley is set to release his new single, Hills of St. Ann, on Friday via Ghetto Youths International and ONErpm

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Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency due to health issues

New YORK (AP):Dolly Parton has cancelled her previously postponed Las Vegas residency because of health challenges that leave her feeling "swimmy headed" — but has assured fans her ailments are treatable."The good news is I'm responding really well to meds and treatments, and I'm improving every day," the 80-year-old country superstar said in a short video posted to her official Instagram account. "Now, the bad news is, it's going to take me a little while before I'm up to stage-performance level, because some of the meds and treatments make me a lit bit swimmy-headed, as my grandma used to say.""And, of course, I can't be dizzy carrying around banjos, guitars, and such on five-inch heels — and you know that I'm going to be wearing them," she joked

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Hollywood Actors Reach Tentative Four-Year Pact With Studios, Averting Strike

SAG-AFTRA and major Hollywood studios have agreed on a tentative four-year contract, easing fears of a repeat of the 2023 walkouts. The deal still requires approval from the union's board and a member ratification vote.

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Celene Hall Crowned Miss Universe Jamaica Portland 2026 at Port Antonio Coronation

Executive manager Celene Hall, 25, claimed the inaugural Miss Universe Jamaica Portland title on Saturday at Hotel Tim Bamboo, becoming the first queen produced under the pageant's new parish-level franchise structure.

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Cultural showcase honours the spirit of Cinco de Mayo

Espolòn Tequila commemorated the historical significance of Cinco de Mayo with an immersive cultural showcase at Terrace at 100 Bar and Restaurant, highlighting the shared legacies of resilience, identity and creative expression that unites Mexico and the Caribbean.Cinco de Mayo marks the anniversary of the 1862 Battle of Puebla, when Mexican forces triumphed against overwhelming odds, a defining moment of national pride and resistance. Drawing on this legacy, the evening positioned Tequila not simply as a spirit, but as a cultural artifact rooted in history and craftsmanship.“While we’re here with a brand that celebrates spirit, heritage and rebellion, of course Espolòn Tequila, tonight is not just about great cocktails; it’s about culture, storytelling and independence,” said Campari Group’s Channel and Customer Marketing Manager, Mark Telfer

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Exciting storytelling experience for Child Month

Ntukuma, The Storytelling Foundation of Jamaica moves into high gear with its Storytelling Extravaganza for Child Month 2026. Powered by the nomination of its 2025 production for Best Children’s Production, Director EWayne McDonald declares that “the 2026 play Room Full, All Full promises to be an even greater immersive experience for all who attend".Written and co-directed by educator and master storyteller Amina Blackwood Meeks, Room Full, All Full is a play in which past and present intertwine with vibrant music, colourful attire, and a celebratory blend of cultural traditions in food, dance, and storytelling as a reminder of the role of traditional Jamaican weddings in preserving identity, memory, and community.“The production is an adventure into interactive storytelling designed for all ages

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Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni end 'It Ends With Us' dispute in settlement

New YORK (AP):Actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni agreed Monday to end their legal feud over the acrimonious production of their 2024 film It Ends With Us, averting a trial that threatened to further tarnish their reputations and expose the dark side of Hollywood moviemaking.The co-stars turned courtroom adversaries settled the civil case two weeks before they were to go to trial in New York on Lively’s claims that Baldoni conspired with publicists to preemptively destroy her reputation after she privately accused him of sexually harassing her on the movie set.“Raising awareness, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of domestic violence survivors — and all survivors — is a goal that we stand behind," Lively and Baldoni said in a joint statement issued through their lawyers."It is our sincere hope that this brings closure and allows all involved to move forward constructively and in peace, including a respectful environment online."The terms of the settlement were not disclosed.Lively, 38, sued Baldoni, 42, and his production company, Wayfarer Studios, at the end of 2024. Weeks later, Baldoni sued Lively, accusing her, her husband — Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds — and their publicist of defamation and extortion.Baldoni, who directed the dark romantic drama and starred in it with Lively, had denied harassing her or orchestrating a smear campaign

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Music lovers show up for International Jazz Day

Jamaica's fulsome participation in the celebration of International Jazz Day last Thursday was a story sonically crafted in the spirit of resilience, and all those involved in the production should gloriously take a bow."After Hurricane Melissa, the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) experienced fiscal challenges, casting doubt on the Jazz Day concert. Yet to silence this celebration would rob us of hope; jazz was forged in the heat of life-and-death challenges, music that refuses the silence of defeat and inspires endurance through the spirit of resistance," director of the Jamaica Music Museum, Herbie Miller, declared, as he expounded on "the unyielding 'never-say-die' spirit", which is at the heart of jazz.It certainly proved to be a "one heart, one love" moment as jazz-lovers showed up in their numbers at Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre along Hope Road, flipping the venue - which accommodated more than 70 art, craft and food vendors - into jazz and culture central, as they savoured the music and the cuisine on offer, under a bright full moon, and not even a drop of the forecast rain.The event showcased an inspiring mix of local and international talents, including New York-based, multi-instrumentalist Mike McGinnis, pianist Dennis Rushton and his quintet, bass player Dale Haslam, also with his quintet, and the JaMM Big Band, with special guest vocalist Tony Gregory

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Britney Spears pleads guilty to lesser 'wet reckless' charge in DUI case and avoids jail time

Ventura, Calif. (AP) — Britney Spears pleaded guilty through her lawyer Monday to a lesser charge that will allow her to avoid jail time after prosecutors accused her of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs in Southern California.The 44-year-old pop star didn't appear in Ventura County court

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JCDC Music National Finals - 8-year-old beats nerves to win top awards

At just eight years old, Na’Quan Brown stood on the national stage and did something many twice his age still struggle to do, he believed in himself. The young singer from Montego Bay, representing Greater Destiny Prep, delivered an emotive rendition of Rebel in Me by reggae legend Jimmy Cliff at the Music National Finals of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Festival of the Performing Arts.Competing in Category 15: Vocal Jamaican Popular Class 2A Solo, Na’Quan secured first place and was also awarded Best Overall Vocal Jamaican Popular Performance, marking a major milestone for both himself and his school

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‘Yes Indeed’: Tommy Cowan at 80 - A life in music

To say Tommy Cowan was always drawn to music would be an understatement. Music has shaped his life from his early years and provided the necessary sustenance to sing, tour, manage artistes, and emcee concerts

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Christopher Martin Foundation supports students with school supplies

The Christopher Martin Foundation has continued its Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts with a targeted education support initiative in Region 4, in partnership with Hyundai Jamaica, providing essential school supplies to students preparing for Primary Exit Profile (PEP) and Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations. The initiative, part of the foundation’s post-hurricane recovery efforts, saw the donation of over 600 stationery packages on Monday, including pencils, erasers, and sharpeners

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Black River Safari safely evacuates 45 students after tour boat mechanical fault

Roughly 45 schoolchildren and teachers were lifted off a stalled Black River Safari vessel in St Elizabeth on Wednesday after its engine cut out, with operators using two backup boats to bring everyone ashore dry.

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Big Chunes 'Fashion Ova Style' edition turns Mas Camp into retro dancehall haven

The Big Chunes retro party returned to Mas Camp with its 'Fashion Ova Style' staging, drawing patrons in vintage looks while a stacked selector lineup kept classic dancehall spinning until daybreak.

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'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Returns With Streep's Sharp Wit but a Cluttered Plot

Twenty years after the original, the sequel reunites Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci, yet the storyline struggles to recapture the bite of the 2006 fashion-world favourite.

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Beenie Man releases reflective new single 'Heavenly Father' ahead of Summer Sizzle 2026

Dancehall icon Beenie Man has put out 'Heavenly Father', a prayer-like track on Kemar McGregor's 'Kiss of Judas' rhythm, while preparing for his Summer Sizzle show in May Pen this August.

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Zayn Malik's Family Asks Fans to Halt Flower Deliveries, Suggests Charity Donations Instead

The former One Direction singer's relatives say bouquets are arriving in such large numbers at the hospital that they cannot be managed, and are pointing supporters toward a Palestine-focused charity instead.

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Loud Boss celebrates birthday in style

Entrepreneur Doneisha 'Loud Boss' Johnson marked another year around the sun with a high-energy celebration that transformed her Ocho Rios-based Omnia Sky Lounge into a buzzing nightlife hotspot last Saturday. The event doubled as a full-scale entertainment showcase, drawing a lively mix of friends, family, supporters, and socialites who turned out in strong numbers to toast the businesswoman behind Loud Fashion

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IWaata Inks Management Deal With Reynolds Entertainment Agency, Plots Caribbean and UK Tours

Dancehall act Jason 'IWaata' Bailey has joined Tameka Reynolds' Reynolds Entertainment Agency for full-service management as he readies overseas tours and rides momentum from his 18-track album 'Underrated' and reggae EP 'Words Not Enough'.

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Ernie Smith Memorial Service Set for May 16 in Hollywood, Florida

Family of late reggae icon Glenroy 'Ernie' Smith will hold his official celebration of life on May 16 at Metropolitan Baptist Church in Hollywood, Florida, with a thanksgiving service in Jamaica to follow on a date yet to be confirmed.

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DJ Khaled Walks And Golfs His Way To A Healthier Lifestyle

Music mogul DJ Khaled, 50, says daily golf rounds and long walks outdoors are central to his weight-loss push, with the producer logging up to 14 miles a day before tackling business.

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Michael Jackson streams skyrocket following biopic release

New YORK (AP): Michael Jackson once sang Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough, and fans appear to be taking that advice to heart. Streaming of his catalogue in the US surged 95 per cent over the weekend compared with the same period the previous week

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Britney Spears charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs

Los ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears was charged in California on Thursday with driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, authorities said. The 44-year-old pop star was charged with a single misdemeanour count of driving under the combined influence of alcohol and at least one drug, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office said

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Claude ‘Big Stone’ Sinclair remembered for his big heart

Social media commentator and philanthropist Claude ‘Big Stone’ Sinclair, who died on Tuesday morning, is being remembered by his peers for his humanitarian spirit and acts of kindness. The former music producer and artiste manager-turned-YouTuber was known for his community work and advocacy for black consciousness and social justice

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Jamaica Marks International Jazz Day With Ranny Williams Centre Concert

Jamaica observes International Jazz Day on April 30 with a concert at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in St Andrew, hosted by the Culture Ministry alongside UNESCO and the Jamaica Music Museum.

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