Entertainment

Marlon D. Simms takes the lead as Kumina King and Keita-Marie Chamberlain Clarke, the Queen, in the Rex Nettleford-choreographed ‘Kumina’ at the Remembering Rex showcase at the Little Theatre last Tuesday.
February 15, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

Remembering Rex a ‘phenomenal’ and ‘bittersweet’ affair

“It’s phenomenal... I’m very emotional. There’s nothing like this in the world,” declared world-leading composer, Professor Shirley Thompson, after experiencing the National Dance Theatre Company…
Roots reggae artiste Yeza strikes a pose for our camera at the Lost In Time media launch on February 5.
February 14, 2026 by Kenrick Morgan

Yeza ready to bring ‘rude girl roots’ to Lost In Time

Rising roots reggae artiste Yeza says she was surprised to be invited to perform at this year’s Lost In Time Festival. As a recording artiste still establishing herself in the reggae scene, she hadn’t…
Skip Marley
February 14, 2026

Skip Marley honours grandfather with ‘One Love’

Paying tribute to his grandfather and the global legacy he built, Skip Marley has released his own rendition of One Love, honouring the message of unity that defined Bob Marley’s career. The release…
Legendary musician Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore.
February 14, 2026

Funeral, musical tribute for Cat Coore set for February 19–20

The funeral service for legendary musician Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore will be held at The University Chapel at The University of the West Indies next Thursday, February 19, the Ministry of Culture, Gender,…
Dancehall artiste ReniGAD.
February 14, 2026

ReniGAD brings Afrobeats-dancehall energy with ‘Afro Walk’

Dancehall artiste ReniGAD has returned with Afro Walk, a high-energy fusion of Afrobeats and hardcore dancehall sparking a street and party movement. The track combines Africa’s infectious rhythms…
Reggae singer Samory I and his fiancée, CeeCee, owner of ZiriSol, a virtual interior design brand.
February 13, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

5 Questions With Samory I and CeeCee

As that day when love is celebrated in a special way around the world approaches, 5 Questions With ... had a sit down with a vibrant couple — the cool Rastafarian singer Samory I and his stunning…
This image released by Amazon MGM Studios shows Chris Hemsworth in a scene from ‘Crime 101’.
February 13, 2026

‘Crime 101’ is a middle-of-the-road LA heist, like ‘Heat’

Bart Layton’s Crime 101 is a Heat pastiche that, even if it falls well shy of its Michael Mann blueprint, has some basic appeal going for it. Los Angeles crime movies are fun. Chris Hemsworth looks…
Winston Ewart (front), NCOJ director, during the Chorale’s season-opening concert at the UWI Chapel, Mona, Kingston on Sunday.
February 12, 2026

Classical, romantic favourites open NCOJ season

The UWI Chapel was alive with the sounds of opera, classical, and romantic favourites as the National Chorale of Jamaica (NCOJ) opened its 2026 concert season to a full house on Sunday. The major…
Herbie Miller.
February 12, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

Steve Turre for Herbie Miller’s Thursday Night Jazz at Pegasus

What used to be Herbie Miller’s Friday Night Jazz at the F&B Restaurant in downtown Kingston, moved uptown a few months ago into a new home, The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. And the…