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Review | ‘Death on the Nile’ – A killer cast | Entertainment

There’s nothing like a good old-fashioned murder mystery. As the cast of characters is slowly introduced, the audience gets a chance to play detective along with the film’s hero. Checking out whose story matches up with whose and uncovering sordid secrets beyond the reveal of the culprit. In truth, the only error a murder mystery […]

Best Bets | Entertainment | Jamaica Gleaner

FRIDAY  White River Reggae Bash – Barrington Levy 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.  Sing the Icons ONSTAGE – Alton Ellis 6:30 – 6:50 p.m.  In the Reggae Studio – Gaylads 6:50 – 7:30 p.m.  Young Reggae Ambassadors 2022 – Ladies in the Streets 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.  Echoes of Sound System […]

5 Questions With Aniefiok Ekpoudom | Entertainment

It is not an unusual path for journalists to later change course and enter the field of law; what is not so usual is for it to happen the other way around. But, Aniefiok Ekpoudom, who is currently a full-time writer, actually chose the legal profession first and is a law graduate from the University […]

Limited vaccinated audience for two Reggae Month events | Entertainment

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has received authorisation to host a limited, fully vaccinated audience for two special Reggae Month concerts, Reggae on the Pier and Sizzla Kalonji in Concert. Since the start of the pandemic in 2020, Reggae Month activities have been staged virtually. A release from the ministry stated that […]

Minister Marion Hall resumes ministry | Entertainment

Minister Marion Hall, formerly Lady Saw, has resumed her ministry on YouTube with a prayer and fasting service. This came after she revealed last Tuesday that she would “walk away from my calling” and discontinue preaching on social media. Hall clarified her post during the service. “What I meant was, you see Instagram, Facebook, for […]

Shenseea for Jimmy Kimmel Live! performance March 3 | Entertainment

With Shenseea counting down the weeks to her album release, her team is in full promotion mode as they ramp up her visibility on an international level. On Wednesday, Apple Music announced that Shenseea, who they describe as “a global artiste”, will be featured on its Up Next programme, which is a monthly artiste initiative […]

‘An Evening with the Queens’ for tonight’s Reggae Wednesdays | Entertainment

The Reggae Wednesdays Diamond on the Rock series continues this evening with a virtual showcase titled Jamrock Diamonds: An Evening with the Queens. Making their way to the stage to highlight Reggae Month and Jamaica’s diamond jubilee will be an interesting all-female line-up, which speaks to both the artistes and the hosts. The concert will […]

Rihanna opens up about pregnancy side-effects | Entertainment

Rihanna says being pregnant is making her feel “tired at times”. The Umbrella hitmaker has opened up on her pregnancy side-effects and admits she is “not used to” feeling such a strong need to go bed as usually she can “fight through any hour of the night”. When asked how she’s been feeling at the […]

Hope Zoo’s Arts Under The Stars initiative creating a space for Jamaican talent | Entertainment

On Sunday, the Hope Zoo Preservation Foundation, in collaboration with the Jamaica Film and Television Association (JAFTA), hosted its pilot project Arts Under the Stars, which provides a space for new and experienced artists of all art forms to exhibit their work. As the name suggests, the experience is promising an evening at the Hope […]

‘Marry Me’ wears its heart on its sleeve | Entertainment

The early to mid-2000s was a heyday for romantic comedies. Hapless fools believed in love against all odds, and fought against the overwhelming cynicism of modern-day dating. As online dating rose, the meet-cute slowly went extinct. Suddenly, the rom-com would be too fanciful, even as a fantasy. At long last, enough is finally enough, and […]