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Published:Saturday | January 4, 2014 | 12:00 AM

The Gleaner, today, continues its look at the entertainment stories that made us stop and take note.

Published:Saturday | January 4, 2014 | 12:00 AM

The Lorna Nembhard Auditorium at the Montego Bay Community College was transformed into a sanctuary of praise at Genesis 2014 as worshipers from all denominations forgot their differences to unite in glorifying God for the New Year.

Published:Saturday | January 4, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Negril's local reggae artistes made a mark for themselves at the Reggae on the Beach show, which was held at Bourbon Beach in the resort town last Friday. It featured headline acts Jah Cure and Chuck Fenda.

Published:Friday | January 3, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Ninja to celebrate birthday with stars - Ninja Man's birthday party is set to take place on January 25 at Turtle River Park, Ocho Rios, St Ann, and will feature a host of top Jamaican artistes...

Published:Friday | January 3, 2014 | 12:00 AM

As a pre-teen Titchfield High School student Edward Baugh froze the first time he appeared onstage before an audience. He had stepped forward to announce the title and writer of the poem that he and a few fellow students were presenting at a school function...

Published:Friday | January 3, 2014 | 12:00 AM

With three handsets being given away every hour, tomorrow's JB Bold 4 promises to be a night of smartphones, song and sand at Cayenne Beach, Negril, Westmoreland....

Published:Thursday | January 2, 2014 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:From the popular Pier One to the posh Round Hill Hotel, venues all over the second city were jam-packed on Tuesday night as locals and foreigners came out in their numbers to welcome the new year....

Published:Thursday | January 2, 2014 | 12:00 AM

2013 has come and gone, and in some areas, there have been many changes, while in others, much has remained the same. Whatever the case, there has been reason for interest and in the world of entertainment, in particular, Jamaicans have had reason to be proud...

Published:Wednesday | January 1, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Popular DJ Boom Boom was the highlight of the recently concluded Stone Love Anniversary, winning the 'Stone Love Selector of the Year' award for the fifth time in a row...

Published:Wednesday | January 1, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Dancehall artistes D'Angel and Sizzla Kalonji are facing the wrath of Supreme Promotions boss Isaiah Laing, after the two behaved in a less-than-complimentary manner at Sting 30 last week....

Published:Wednesday | January 1, 2014 | 12:00 AM

The Gleaner Company, sponsor of the annual Shaggy and Friends concert, is bringing unique flavour to the charity initiative by encouraging potential patrons to bring toys to the event for youngsters at the Bustamante Hospital for Children...

Published:Tuesday | December 31, 2013 | 5:50 PM

"We repeatedly told Sizzla not to do any hate music and he went up there and did it. D'Angel is banned for at least 5 years as a patron. We don't need your money D'Angel. Stay home," said Isaih Laing.

Published:Tuesday | December 31, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Queen guitarist endures cancer tests - Brian May has undergone several tests for cancer over the festive period.The 66-year-old guitarist, who had knee replacement earlier this year, has taken to his website to reveal he has been...

Published:Tuesday | December 31, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Scotiabank has announced that attendees to the Shaggy & Friends benefit concert for the Bustamante Hospital for Children will be able to complete pledges in support of the institution while...

Published:Tuesday | December 31, 2013 | 12:00 AM

As 2013 comes to an end and some people reflect, those in the music industry are already gearing up to release new songs and in some cases change their image for the new year.Having lost his 'clash king' title to Ryno at Sting...

Published:Tuesday | December 31, 2013 | 12:00 AM

These two show their friends how it is done.Dancing and remaining a sight for sore eyes is something this young lady seems to have mastered. Beautiful girls dancing was one of the highlights of A-List on Christmas Day inside Hope Gardens...

Published:Tuesday | December 31, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Having started Absinthe in 2006, the promoters of the New Year's Eve event say it remains one of the premium occasions for what is a special night for many, and patrons should come for a unique party experience...

Published:Sunday | December 29, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Now that Sting 30 is over, it is anybody's guess as to what songs - if any - will be produced from the 2013 staging of the marathon concert experience which is a landmark event on the Jamaican popular music calendar.

Published:Sunday | December 29, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Some of dancehall's dancers are calling the negative backlash created from what could be considered the genre's latest craze an overreaction. The backlash came from the growing power of social media, where many chose to vent their anger at the creation of a dance called the Walk Like A Dog and Cock Up and Piss.

Published:Sunday | December 29, 2013 | 12:00 AM

The 18th staging of the JAMAICA Jazz and Blues Festival is set to sizzle with six-time Grammy Award winning star Toni Braxton. The event takes place on Thursday, January 30, 2014 - Saturday, February 1, 2014.

Published:Sunday | December 29, 2013 | 12:00 AM

The big names on the line-up of this year's Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival are now rolling in more rapidly, with multiple Grammy Award-winning star Chaka Khan and country pop singer, Crystal Gayle confirmed for the event's 18th staging.

Published:Sunday | December 29, 2013 | 12:00 AM

"We look forward to seeing you all come January when Aladdin! begins its seven-week run at PSCCA (Philip Sherlock Centre for the Creative Arts)," said Danielle Stiebel, the producer of the Jamaica Junior Theatre's (JJT) 2014 production, Alladin!, earlier this month as she helped to launch the venture.

Published:Sunday | December 29, 2013 | 12:00 AM

It was a festive affair and a night of top dancehall acts that took the stage at the 13th staging of the ever-popular G.T. Taylor Christmas Reggae Extravaganza stage show on Christmas night at Independence Park in Black River, St Elizabeth, but in the end it was I-Octane who really had the venue swinging with a superlative closing performance.

Published:Sunday | December 29, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Music Diaries takes a look at some of the stories that made 2013 special

Published:Sunday | December 29, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Following the Billboard success of his debut album, Revelation, released in 2009, St Ann-based reggae artiste Little Hero, last week launched his second album, titled The Oracle.

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