Season 20 of ‘Digicel Rising Stars’ ends tonight with what is expected to be a stellar show packed to the brim with guest performances, prizes and surprises following a tough campaign trail. In a conversation with The Sunday Gleaner, this season’s...
When internationally recognised songwriter and gospel singer, Kirk Franklin, arrived at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Friday, one thing was abundantly clear in his mind – he was home. It is no secret that the entertainer,...
With the explosive onset of social media in the early to mid-2000s came an abundance of content creators who found that lodging themselves in various niches across the Internet created endless opportunities for profitability. One of those niches,...
Fans of reggae singer, Christopher Martin, will quickly tell you that one of their favourite songs from the singer is Mama. The infectious, yet heartfelt tune, is a stark reminder of the powerful role mothers play in their children’s lives – and is...
As the carnival season swings into gear, debates over how to craft an authentic Carnival in Jamaica experience and mas’ place within the Jamaican entertainment spaces are central. On one hand, there are those who argue Jamaica’s dancehall-heavy...
Since his murder in 2011, the name Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams has cast dark clouds over those found responsible, and his murder trial raising some questions about the judicial system. At the eye of the storm, waiting among calmer waters, is dancehall...
While the world gets ready to pay respect to international reggae icon Bob Marley with the launch of his new biopic on February 14, singer Nadine Sutherland is singing the praises of another Marley family member. Sutherland first met Rita Marley...
After weeks of thrills, spills and everything in-between, the 19th season of ‘Digicel’s Rising Stars’ comes to a close on Sunday, when the final three battle it out for the top prize. In a conversation with The Sunday Gleaner, producer Sharon...
