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Published:Thursday | August 20, 2015 | 12:00 AM

It's the 29th birthday of world record holder Usain Bolt and SOMETHING EXTRA is sending celebratory love to the superstar in Beijing. Back on the Rock, The Gleaner's online public vote platform will fast-track one lucky girl to the Miss Universe...

Published:Thursday | August 20, 2015 | 1:52 PM

WESTERN BUREAU:Franchise holder of the Miss Jamaica World Beauty Pageant, Laura Butler, promised the competition would defy all stereotypes in its 38th staging, and she delivered on that promise.Showcasing 20 of the country's most beautiful women at...

Published:Thursday | August 20, 2015 | 2:24 PMKrysta Anderson

Delicious food, fine wine and fabulous fashion could only mean one thing: It is time for one of the most highly anticipated events of the year. And the Heart Foundation pulled out all the stops in making the launch of Simply Red a night to remember....

Published:Wednesday | August 19, 2015 | 12:00 AM

'Twas a night of grand fanfare as flavour, food, and fashion joined forces at this year's launch of the highly anticipated food and wine event, The Heart Foundation's Simply Red. Plus, we had to add a top mother with her new bundle of joy. Here are...

Published:Tuesday | August 18, 2015 | 12:00 AM

It's hump day and we are happy to bring you highlights from the National Dance Theatre Company's 53rd Season of Dance to get you into the groove. Here is your daily dose of EXTRA!

Published:Monday | August 17, 2015 | 12:00 AM

SOMETHING EXTRA brings you round two of the grand coronation of the 2015 Miss Jamaica World pageant. Supporters obviously enjoyed the happenings as our lens roved. Here is your daily dose.

Published:Sunday | August 16, 2015 | 12:30 PM

The Second City was the chosen destination for a bevy of beauties as it hosted the 2015 Miss Jamaica World beauty pageant on Saturday at the Montego Bay Convention Centre. On and off the stage, the competition featured beautiful people and SOMETHING...

Published:Wednesday | August 12, 2015 | 12:00 AM

The Miss Universe Jamaica organisation placed its tag line, 'Enhancing Lives Through Beauty', into action when it awarded a full five-year scholarship to 12-year-old Shenae Andrews of Norwich Primary School, to attend the Titchfield High School,...

Published:Thursday | August 13, 2015 | 12:00 AMNashauna Lalah

History was made on Tuesday when, for the first time, a non-Jamaican reigning Miss World visited the island.Miss World Rolene Strauss, and CEO of the Miss World Organisation, Julia Morely, are in Jamaica to attend the 2015 staging of the Miss Jamaica...

Published:Thursday | August 13, 2015 | 12:00 AM

The University College of the Caribbean (UCC) and the Miss World Jamaica Pageant have joined forces in a landmark deal that will positively impact all contestants in the 'beauty with a purpose' competition. The decision has been taken to break with...

Published:Thursday | August 13, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Our little rock is pulsating with myriad activities. From the weekend that was all a dream for many, to the upcoming coronation of Miss Jamaica World tomorrow, we have your daily dose of Extra! Happy weekend all!

Published:Wednesday | August 12, 2015 | 12:00 AM

In great anticipation of the Miss Jamaica World Grand coronation show set for Saturday, August 15, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, reigning Miss World Rolene Strauss and Miss World CEO Julia Morley were hosted at the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel...

Published:Tuesday | August 11, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Dreamers left the hustle and bustle of the Corporate Area to unwind and be fÍted at Appleton Dream Weekend. It wasnon-stop adventure and eye candy for our lens. SOMETHING EXTRA has it all just for you.

Published:Friday | August 7, 2015 | 12:00 AM

After just three years, the annual Black River Day celebrations is now arguably the most anticipated event on the social calendar in St Elizabeth. Patrons can't seem to get enough of the art, craft, food and music.The Gleaner's photographer Paul...

Published:Monday | August 10, 2015 | 11:48 AM

1 Illegal activities like the lotto scam will continue to thrive as long as there are business people willing to close their eyes and facilitate transactions without questioning the source of funds. According to our reports, certain merchants are...

Published:Friday | August 7, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Kick those Monday blues away with beautiful pictures of amazing women and happy people at high-energy calendar events, Grand Gala and Twisted Spiritz. Here is your daily dose of EXTRA!

Published:Thursday | August 6, 2015 | 12:00 AM

As part of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission's Proud and Free at 53 celebrations, on Monday, the Independence Village at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre came alive with a cultural fashion show.Dubbed Fashion Greets Music, the...

Published:Thursday | August 6, 2015 | 12:00 AM

The celebrations to make Proud and Free ... Jamaica 53! took various formats across the island. Today, we bring you all the highlights. From the Fashion Greets Music showcase at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre, to the party scene on the north...

Published:Wednesday | August 5, 2015 | 12:00 AM

It was indeed a 'fabulous, fashionable and financially focused' conference for the women who turned out for the second staging of the Jamaica National title-sponsored event at the Terra Nova Hotel last Friday. The event was the perfect mix of...

Published:Tuesday | August 4, 2015 | 12:00 AM

As Jamaica celebrated freedom from slavery on Emancipation Day last Saturday, beach bums journeyed to the secluded Paradise Beach in Trelawny for an epic time at the Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum's Utopia Beach. SOMETHING EXTRA has highlights of the...

Published:Monday | August 3, 2015 | 12:42 PM

1 Many would have seen the Instagram photo of super wealthy Melinda Gates (Bill's wife) carrying a five-gallon bucket of water on her head in Malawi. She was showing how the other side survives. Of course, the practice still persists in many rural...

Published:Monday | August 3, 2015 | 12:00 AM

American actress and TV producer Vivica A. Fox jetted to the Second City to celebrate her 51st birthday at the Tavern, Montego Bay, last Friday night. SOMETHING EXTRA was front row and centre and today brings you a sneak peek at the happenings.

Published:Sunday | August 2, 2015 | 12:00 AM

If the heat wasn't on all summer, two events just burned the knob. Asafa's highly anticipated 2016 calendar which highlights some of his favorite places to go, things to do and see in Jamaica hits stores in October of this year and SOMETHING EXTRA...

Published:Thursday | July 30, 2015 | 12:00 AM

LOVE DEFINITELY filled the packed King’s House Ballroom on Sunday, July 19 as Governor General Sir Patrick and Lady Allen celebrated 40 years of marriage with a musical recital featuring performances by tenor Rory Baugh and violinist Paulette...

Published:Thursday | July 30, 2015 | 12:00 AM

The healing breeze and sweet aroma teased the senses of guests as they indulged in the delicious cuisine and culture of Morocco on display at Jam-Rocco at the Gap Cafe in Newcastle on Sunday.Getting away from the daily hustle and bustle of the city...

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