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Board gaming company Asmodee’s (ASMDEEb.ST), chief executive said on Tuesday that trading card games, an “extremely strong” category in its catalogue, were here to stay. Trading cards are typically sold in sealed booster packs, a format…
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Archaeologists have uncovered a second-century building with mosaics and frescoes near the Colosseum that may have been barracks used by ancient Roman firefighters, the city’s archaeological office said on Wednesday. Five of the…
The tiny Italian Mediterranean island of Favignana hopes Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster “The Odyssey” will help it to attract more visitors but wants to avoid falling into the trap of overtourism. Released last month, “The Odyssey”…
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Compass Communication (Media) has officially launched the Miss 30+ Jamaica Pageant, a groundbreaking initiative designed to celebrate the beauty, confidence, leadership, and influence of women aged 30 and over while…
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Reggae singer Kisko Amar-I is encouraging listeners to find strength in adversity with his latest single, Survive the Rain , a roots reggae anthem inspired by resilience, faith and personal growth. The song was sparked…
Greta Lee and Wagner Moura channel their inner survivalists to play a married couple trapped inside their home in “The Last House”, Netflix’s new psychological thriller. Speaking to Reuters, “Past Lives” actress Lee said portraying her…
Spider-Man beat the Avengers at the box office. “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” broke the “Avengers: Endgame” record for the biggest North American opening weekend with $360 million in ticket sales from theaters in the U.S. and Canada, Sony…
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Ariana Grande has pulled out of an upcoming stage musical in London, producers said, and plans to withdraw from the public eye for a break from the intense scrutiny she faces. Grande had been due to star alongside her “Wicked” co-star…
Foundations funded and co-founded by Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos have launched an initiative committing $200 million, This is to revive 100 of Earth’s most threatened species, including endangered lemurs, salamanders, pangolins, pigs…
Hundreds of mourners including Irish musicians and entertainers filled a Dublin cathedral on Tuesday for the funeral of Academy Award-winning singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, who died in a motorcycle crash last week at the age of 56. Actors…
Four women have accused Jared Leto of sexual misconduct when they were teenagers, to which the actor and musician responded Wednesday that he has “never sexually assaulted anyone.” “I have never sexually assaulted anyone in my entire life.…
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr on Friday defended his agency’s recent actions against ABC, saying broadcasters have a duty to “operate in the public interest” and the FCC is merely trying to restore that standard.…
Two months after a major shakeup, CBS’s “60 Minutes” has hired a lineup of new correspondents and contributors in time for its 59th season, including Ross Douthat, a conservative opinion columnist at The New York Times, and Norah…
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica —Portmore welcomed a new addition to its culinary and entertainment scene last Wednesday with the official opening of D’Ferrano Restaurant & Lounge, marked by an exclusive launch event attended by corporate partners,…
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The videographer who was dragged while on stage by recording artiste Elephant Man in a now viral incident is considering legal action after suffering “considerable embarrassment” and damage to his equipment, his…
Recipients of the National Honours and Awards will be announced this week by the government of Jamaica. Today, we look at stalwarts of the country’s music industry whose contributions have never been recognised. Guitatist Earl ‘Chinna’…
Wingy Danejah had no shortage of writing material prior to production on Agape Love , his eighth album. His emotions flowed into most of its songs which he said was one of his objectives. Agape Love , which is produced by Kent Murphy, was…
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AFP) — Streaming giant Spotify said Tuesday that it had 777 million monthly active users at the end of June, 16 million more than in the previous quarter but a million fewer than forecast. The Swedish company also warned…
French DJ Kavinsky, best known for the electro track “Nightcall,” has died at age 50. The artist, whose real name was Vincent Belorgey, was found dead at his home in Paris on Tuesday, CNN affiliate BFMTV reported Wednesday. An…
