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Legendary singer Ernie Smith
17 Apr, 2026 0

Ernie Smith has died

The music fraternity is mourning the passing of legendary singer, Ernie Smith, who died on Thursday evening at a hospital in Florida. He was 80 years old. “He’s gone, he’s no longer with us,” his…
‘You, Me & Tuscany’ is a romantic comedy film directed by Kat Coiro and written by Ryan Engle.
17 Apr, 2026 0

Movie Review | Halle Bailey searches for romance in ‘You, Me & Tuscany’

AP: This may seem like a small nit to pick. But before we get started on You, Me & Tuscany, can we ask this one nagging question: Why can’t movies be realistic about luggage? When Anna (Halle…
 Queen Latifah
17 Apr, 2026 0

Queen Latifah among Rock Hall inductees

NEW YORK (AP): Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Billy Idol, Queen Latifah, Oasis, Sade and Joy Division/New Order will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, along with first-time nominees…
Buju Banton
16 Apr, 2026 0

Buju Banton sings about love on ‘Butterflies’

Fans of Buju Banton will be smiling ear to ear to learn that the Gargamel is back to his old ways, musically. His latest song shouts ‘90s dancehall meets the present, and it is sure to keep the dance…
Ernie Smith poses for the camera at the surprise birthday celebration for his 79th birthday held on May 1, 2024.
16 Apr, 2026 0

Ernie Smith has died

Reggae singer Ernie Smith passed away in a hospital in Florida on Thursday night, his wife, Claudette Bailey-Smith, confirmed to The Gleaner. The All for Jesus singer was 80. He would have…
This album cover image released by Warner Records shows ‘Confessions ll’ by Madonna, set for release on July 3.
16 Apr, 2026 0

Madonna announces new album, a sequel two decades later

NEW YORK (AP): As Madonna sang in her 2005 hit, Hung Up, time goes by so slowly. But it continues to move. On Wednesday, the pop superstar announced she’ll release a new album, Confessions on a Dance…
Scenes from the full day carnival experience at the Campari Boulevard Street Festival on Sunday.
15 Apr, 2026 0

Campari Boulevard delivers inclusive carnival experience

As part of the Carnival Sunday celebrations, Campari Boulevard came alive on Trafalgar Road in New Kingston, drawing hundreds of patrons and passersby who stopped to enjoy the atmosphere without…
This image released by Disney shows Chase Infiniti (left), and Lucy Halliday in a scene from ‘The Testaments’.
15 Apr, 2026 0

Hulu’s ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ spinoff ‘The Testaments’ is about girlhood in Gilead

Throughout the six-season run of The Handmaid’s Tale, dread hung over the series like a perpetual rain cloud. It made sense because the US had turned into a totalitarian society called Gilead, where…
Soca performer Voice performs ‘Cyah Behave’ at WiFete
14 Apr, 2026 0

WiFete delivers high-energy

Carnival Saturday found its rhythm in New Kingston as WiFete returned with a staging that leaned fully into performance, energy, and scale. Powered by title sponsors Smirnoff and Johnnie Walker, the…