On Saturday December 2, 2017, the Bob Marley Museum will celebrate the 41st anniversary of the iconic Smile Jamaica Concert with a twist. To commemorate this defining moment in Bob Marley’s life where he performed to an audience of over 80,000 patrons, just two days after being shot, the museum will launch a series of night tours which will culminate in the very room in which Bob Marley was shot. The museum will also pay tribute in sound system … Read entire article »

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Olivia Grange, has said that “rain or shine, we will be unveiling the Usain Bolt statue” on Sunday, December 3. The Minister made the declaration on Wednesday after visiting the site on Statue Road in Independence Park where the sculpture will be mounted. “We’re all set to unveil Usain Bolt’s statue,” said Grange. The Minister went to the Independence Park complex (which houses the National Stadium) to observe … Read entire article »

By Stephanie Lyew— These dancers, guests of Orville Hall’s Dance Xpressions group, were seen at at Fort Clarence Beach enjoying themselves earlier this year.— Tourists visiting Jamaica throughout the year are now seeking a more deep-rooted community experience. Many have been relying on Airbnb to source accommodation within inner-city areas or places with strong entertainment and historical backgrounds. Dr Dennis Howard, general manager of radio services at the RJRGLEANER Communications Group, told journalists at a Gleaner Editors’ Forum last … Read entire article »

By Shereita Grizzle—- Damian Marley.—- Damian ‘Jr Gong’ Marley walked away with the Best Reggae Act award at the Music Of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards on Wednesday. The Nail Pan Cross singer denied Popcaan a third straight win after the deejay won the category in 2015 and 2016. Marley also held back competition from Chronixx, Aidonia and Alkaline to emerge the winner at the 22nd anniversary of the awards. The announcement was made at the ceremony held at the First Direct Arena in … Read entire article »

Following his GRAMMY & MOBO nomination for his debut Chronology and his recognition on Rolling Stone‘s 2017 Best Albums List, Chronixx finally returns to Jamaica this weekend for two homecoming shows in support of his release. Tonight (Dec. 1) he will perform the album for the first time in Kingston to a sold out crowd of fans and in Montego Bay tomorrow (Dec. 2). Protoje will join both concerts. Tonight’s show will be available here via live stream. To celebrate his island’s culture, Chronixx also drops the official dance video for … Read entire article »

Beenie Man has hit back at detractors who claim that the veteran dancehall entertainer has done little to facilitate the development of upcoming deejays during his career. During his recent performance at the Live at The Devon concert series in Kingston, Beenie declared listed a number of artists whose career development he has assisted, including his former rival Bounty Killer. “Dem seh Beenie Man nuh buss nuh artist, but Beenie Man buss Beenie Man. Ain’t I an artist? I … Read entire article »

DMX has pleaded guilty in New York to tax fraud, admitting he hid millions of dollars in revenues to avoid paying $1.7 million in taxes owed. The rapper, born Earl Simmons, faces up to five years in prison when he is sentenced in Manhattan federal court on March 29. Judge Jed Rakoff is likely to postpone the sentencing date as DMX continues rehab for drug and alcohol issues. In a release, acting U.S. Attorney Joon Kim said DMX evaded the Internal … Read entire article »

 Olivia Grange, the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport with past Jamaica Festival Song Competition winners, Roy Rayon and Tinga Stewart (left to right) and Silvero Castro, Commissioner at the JCDC at the launch of the 2018 Jamaica Festival Song Competition. The event was held at The Twenty-Three Bar on Dominica Drive in New Kingston yesterday (November 30).— Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange has announced the return of the Jamaica Festival … Read entire article »

By Stephanie Lyew— Recording artist, Alex Marley.—- Many would think having a family name that has a legacy attached to it and even reckoned as royalty in some countries would make one feel high, but it’s quite the opposite for Alex Marley. “I didn’t like that it (the Marley name) was the first thing that people paid attention to before even listening to the music or what I had to offer. The conversations always started out as ‘which Marley … Read entire article »