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Published:Monday | May 19, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Seth Rogen and Zac Efron have bested Spider-Man at the box office.Rogen and Efron's family-versus-fraternity comedy Neighbors, was the top draw for moviegoers over the weekend, unseating last week's champ, The Amazing Spider-Man 2.

Published:Monday | May 19, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Already one mainstream rapper is on the bill for the 22nd staging of Reggae Sumfest, and now the Festival has enhanced the package with the addition of American hip-hop star Future.Future, whose real name is Nayvadius Cash...

Published:Sunday | May 18, 2014 | 12:00 AM

The Fyah Keepers may be an up-and-coming reggae band from the south of England but they are already eyeing the top spot in the industry.

Published:Sunday | May 18, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Armed with a selection of hit singles and albums, backed by numerous awards and a reputation for energetic performances, international dancehall icon Sean Paul is ready for Reggae Sumfest 2014.Over the decades Reggae Sumfest has featured its fair share...

Published:Sunday | May 18, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Since she broke off her engagement and started focusing fully on her musical career, Ishawna Smith, who goes by the stage name Ishawna, has been receiving a lot of publicity, including making the centrespread of The STAR.

Published:Sunday | May 18, 2014 | 12:00 AM

The Jiving Juniors belonged to an exclusive fraternity of 1950s Jamaican groups which set the stage for the emergence of the Jamaican blues, ska, and rocksteady music.

Published:Sunday | May 18, 2014 | 12:00 AM

In recent years, many Jamaican artistes have either lost or were being refused visas, forcing promoters to cancel or postpone shows.

Published:Sunday | May 18, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Emerging roots reggae recording artiste Righteous Child (RC) is adding the final elements to his debut roots reggae EP, titled Rough Survivor.

Published:Sunday | May 18, 2014 | 12:00 AM

He's a New York-based reggae and dancehall artiste born in Jamaica. He has one of the most popular songs in the dancehall at the moment. His name is Kranium.

Published:Sunday | May 18, 2014 | 12:00 AM

When The Sunday Gleaner spoke to her just last month, Tessanne Chin revealed that her long-awaited album was near completion.

Published:Sunday | May 18, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Local dancer Marvin Sang was the person most noticeably associated with the dancehall revolution as far as dancing was concerned. Sang's notoriety, for want of a better word, came during the 'glory days' of Passa Passa and Dutty Fridayz.

Published:Sunday | May 18, 2014 | 12:00 AM

In an age where music is as much seen as heard, on July 1 there will be yet another combination of sight and sound in the long history of Jamaican popular music.

Published:Sunday | May 18, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Determined to highlight the importance of manners, Do Good Jamaica has launched a values and attitude campaign called Jamaican Mannaz.

Published:Sunday | May 18, 2014 | 12:00 AM

California-based reggae artiste Keznamdi is set to launch his latest music video, I Don't Wanna, the third single and video from his Bridging the Gap EP.

Published:Sunday | May 18, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Known for its creative and innovative events, Red Stripe, led by its flagship brand, will be combining music and brew for an unforgettable three days of entertainment.

Published:Sunday | May 18, 2014 | 12:00 AM

At one point, Peter Tosh's backing band (which included Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare) was known as Word, Sound and Power.

Published:Saturday | May 17, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Miguel Collins, more popularly known as Sizzla Kalonji seems to have put his worst days behind him and is focusing on music and positive messages, releasing his latest studio album, Born a King, courtesy of Multi Music.

Published:Saturday | May 17, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Reggae ambassadors Third World will kick-start their Under the Magic Sun summer tour at an album-release party next week.

Published:Saturday | May 17, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Heineken, sponsors of the UEFA Champions League, will be offering a lucky football fan and four friends a special viewing party for the May 24 final between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid in Portugal.

Published:Saturday | May 17, 2014 | 12:00 AM

After 37 performers ignited the walls of The Theatre Place in new Kingston a few months ago, leaving the audience mesmerised with the high level of talent that they possessed, The World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) now beckons.

Published:Friday | May 16, 2014 | 12:00 AM

An intriguing glimpse into the sources of many of the island's contemporary dramatic, musical and terpsichorean productions was given in a talk titled 'Exploring...

Published:Friday | May 16, 2014 | 12:00 AM

The Tiger Mart in May Pen, Clarendon, will be transformed into a hub of entertainment when the two-tiered World Of Fun takes place there next weekend.On the World Of Fun roster are Extreme Family Fun-Day on Saturday, May 24, and The Ultimate Water Party...

Published:Friday | May 16, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Donique Francis, a 17-year-old student at the Portmore Community College, is taking a shot at the Pulse Search For The Million Dollar Girl.She is fascinated with modelling, which has been her dream from childhood, and hopes to become a dentist...

Published:Friday | May 16, 2014 | 12:00 AM

The Women's Health Network (WHN) will be hosting a fundraiser featuring Lorraine Klaasen at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston, this evening...

Published:Friday | May 16, 2014 | 12:00 AM

The second of three auditions for Miss Jamaica World 2014 will be held tomorrow at the Spartan Health Club, 9 Lady Musgrave Road, Kingston 5, from 1:30 p.m...

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