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Ahmed Best says he was frozen out of Hollywood amid the hate he got for his portrayal of Jar Jar Binks in Star Wars: Episode I. The actor thought he had finally made it big when he landed the part of the clumsy Gungan alien in the 1999 blockbuster...

It’s long been understood that sex sells. The marketing of Challengers seems to evoke that adage as philosophy. The scandalous love triangle at the centre of the film is touted as the draw for audiences, and for once, the film delivers as...

Thirty-six years ago, a young Beres Hammond released the song Let Me Help You Smile, a single which fans have dubbed “a real classic” but which has rarely been played. Fast-forward to the present and the story is being retold in the best way...

After seven years in the space, Johnny’s Live Comedy Bar celebrated their season finale with an ode to grooming young talent. The show, held at their Dunrobin Avenue home on Tuesday, said veteran comedian Christopher ‘Johnny’ Daley invited local...

Organisers of Reggae Sumfest are unveiling a striking new mural in the heart of the city in Montego Bay, St James. Commissioned by Joe Bogdanovich, chief executive officer of Downsound Entertainment, producers of Reggae Sumfest, the mural serves as...

In Jamaica, news headlines are constantly being manipulated by recording artistes into hits enthusiastically consumed by the population. The hottest songs often serve as record of the island’s social and political landscape of the period in which...

“It is great to see so many talents come together. I always look forward to the art walk festivities because it allows me to showcase my art and also be a part of the culture,” shared the owner of Sweet A D’signz, Thaidia Masters. Kingston Creative...

AP: Artistes from Universal Music Group, which include Drake, Adele, Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish, will be returning to TikTok as the two parties have struck a new licensing agreement following an approximately three-month long dispute. The two...

What many thought was impossible has come through. Grammy Award-winning reggae and dancehall artiste Buju Banton is now in the United States of America, having been granted a visa to enter that country. Buju Banton was deported to Jamaica on...