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Published:Thursday | January 8, 2026 | 12:05 AM

Fusion reggae artiste Stacey Mirander released her latest single, People Don’t Care, produced by Billboard-charting producer John ‘JonFX’ Crawford and arranged by vocal producer Karl Morrison. A biting commentary on the indifference and apathy...

Published:Wednesday | January 7, 2026 | 12:06 AMNicola Cunningham/Entertainment Coordinator

During the Christmas period and moving into the new year, several production houses offered up plays for audiences to savour. Opened on Boxing Day, Jambiz’s Boopsie’s Homecoming has been an instant hit. The initial reaction from theatregoers was...

Published:Wednesday | January 7, 2026 | 12:06 AMDamian Levy/Gleaner Writer

With the return of the Avengers, a new epic by Christopher Nolan, and sequels to some iconic films, 2026 has some exciting film prospects. Here are our top nine picks. 1. Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man This film picks up where the hit series...

Published:Tuesday | January 6, 2026 | 12:07 AM

Jimmy Kimmel has described the past year as “a near-death experience”. On Sunday, the 58-year-old TV star won his second-ever Critics Choice Award for Best Talk Show, and after he accepted his honour, Kimmel reflected on the hardships he faced in...

Published:Tuesday | January 6, 2026 | 12:06 AM

The National Chorale of Jamaica, in association with the Jamaica National Group, will open its 2026 concert season with a pre-Valentine recital spotlighting the pioneering work of black British composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. The concert,...

Published:Tuesday | January 6, 2026 | 12:06 AM

Over five transformative days, three organisations united international and local creatives in Tivoli Gardens, Kingston, under the theme ‘Healing Thoughts Through Art’. Twenty-five international street artists from around the world collaborated...

Published:Monday | January 5, 2026 | 12:10 AM

NEW YORK (AP): Hollywood kicked off 2026 with Avatar: Fire and Ash atop the box office for the third straight week and with hopes for a blockbuster-filled year after a disappointing 2025. In three weeks of release, the film has cleared $1 billion...

Published:Monday | January 5, 2026 | 12:08 AM

NEW YORK (AP): Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has redefined what it means to be a global giant, and he may once again make history at the 2026 Grammy Awards. The artiste, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is up for six awards at the February 1...

Published:Monday | January 5, 2026 | 12:08 AM

In an effort to accommodate people affected by Hurricane Melissa, the closing date for entries for the National Festival of the Performing Arts was extended from December 22 last year to January 15. Minister of Culture, Gender, and Entertainment...

Published:Monday | January 5, 2026 | 12:08 AM

Dancehall artiste Rickey Teetz detests what he calls the act of ‘publicising philanthropy’, an action that has become even more prevalent in recent times as thousands of Jamaicans continue to struggle to rebuild their lives in the wake of Hurricane...

Published:Monday | January 5, 2026 | 12:08 AM

NEW YORK: The Jamaica Strong Benefit Concert, held on December 12, 2025, at UBS Arena in Queens, raised over US$500,000 (approximately J$80 million) in net ticket proceeds, George Crooks, of Jammins Events said. Crooks said the funds raised was to...

Published:Monday | January 5, 2026 | 12:05 AMYasmine Peru/Senior Gleaner Writer

Organisers of the New Year’s Eve staging of Angola Festival, held in Old Pera, St Thomas, are hailing the event as a success following a fairly good turnout and some brilliant performances from established, mid-level and up-and-coming entertainers...

Published:Sunday | January 4, 2026 | 12:09 AMDamian Levy - Sunday Gleaner Writer

Another year has come to a close, and with it, a year’s worth of films to be ranked. This year saw great returns for both horror and comedy as people flocked to the cinemas to laugh, cry, and everything in between. 15. The Long Walk A depressing...

Published:Sunday | January 4, 2026 | 11:34 AMYasmine Peru - Sunday Gleaner Writer

Of the scores of reggae and dancehall albums that were released in 2025, there is one that made its presence felt consistently for eight months on the iTunes Top 100 Reggae Albums charts. The album found its way to the Number 1 spot all of 22 times...

Published:Saturday | January 3, 2026 | 12:08 AM

Ciara is ready to hit the road this year. The Level Up hitmaker is buzzing with excitement about what 2026 has in store and has been “manifesting all the good things,” including new music, more live shows, and continued success. She told People...

Published:Saturday | January 3, 2026 | 12:07 AM

Since its Drake-themed debut at Usain Bolt’s Tracks...

Published:Saturday | January 3, 2026 | 12:07 AM

As Genesis Praise Fest drew to a close on New Year’s Day, the mood inside the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre was one of quiet certainty that the year ahead holds hope. After hours of praise and worship marking the festival’s 40th staging,...

Published:Friday | January 2, 2026 | 12:07 AM

Isiah Whitlock Jr, an actor who made frequent, memorable appearances on the HBO series The Wire and Veep and in five films with director Spike Lee, died on Tuesday. He was 71. Whitlock’s manager, Brian Liebman, told The Associated Press in an...

Published:Friday | January 2, 2026 | 12:07 AMYasmine Peru/Senior Gleaner Writer

In the entertainment ecosystem, the name Heavy D is one that resounds in a powerful way. He refers to himself as God-blessed, and, after more than 40 years in the business as promoter, artiste manager, tour manager and booking agent, Heavy D has...

Published:Friday | January 2, 2026 | 12:06 AM

NEW YORK (AP): Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny continues to redefine global stardom and could make history again at the 2026 Grammy Awards. The artiste, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is nominated for six awards at the February 1 ceremony,...

Published:Thursday | January 1, 2026 | 12:09 AM

AP: Richard Smallwood, the gospel singer and eight-time Grammy-nominated recording artist, has died. He was 77. He passed away Tuesday from complications of kidney failure at a rehabilitation and nursing centre in Sandy Spring, Maryland, his...

Published:Thursday | January 1, 2026 | 12:08 AMNicola Cunningham/Entertainment Coordinator

What if you had one big dream and discovered that someone you love was the architect of its demise? What would you do when you made that discovery, and how would it colour your relationship going forward? This forms the basis of Patrick Brown’s new...

Published:Wednesday | December 31, 2025 | 12:08 AM

LOS ANGELES (AP): Text messages show that Tyler Perry and Boo! A Madea Halloween actor, Mario Rodriguez, who recently filed a lawsuit accusing the filmmaker of sexual assault, remained in contact years after Rodriguez alleges their interactions...

Published:Wednesday | December 31, 2025 | 12:08 AM

LONDON (AP): Britons ranging from Hollywood stars Idris Elba and Cynthia Erivo to a 102-year-old judo instructor have been named in King Charles III’s New Year’s honours list, an annual tradition that recognises people for their contributions to UK...

Published:Wednesday | December 31, 2025 | 12:07 AMNicola Cunningham/Entertainment Coordinator

After 22 years of offering up comedy served hot and spicy, the organisers of the Boxing Day show Christmas Comedy Cook-up have the recipe down to an art. Friday’s installation was another series of giggles, guffaws and giveaways as people came...

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