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Plans already in train for Elegance 2.0
Plans already in train for Elegance 2.0

Caymanian author showcases Cayman Brac in new e-book
What begins as an unexpected workplace romance spirals into a marriage built on deception in “The Bag In The Shed”. Set in Cayman Brac, the new Kindle novel was released by Caymanian author Joshua J. Dilbert on 3 Aug. 2026.

Minnie Driver says she’s ‘grateful to be alive’
Minnie Driver says she is “in shock” and “grateful to be alive” after spraining her neck in a “really bad car accident.” Appearing in an Instagram video Thursday lying down in a neck brace, the actress, who had previously been posting…

Not everyone is willing to be charitable
It was easier to forget Perez Hilton’s past until this week, when what a statement from his family described as a “severe mental health crisis” played out live on TikTok. That landed the once-prominent celebrity gossip blogger in the kind…

KATSEYE hit by another hiatus
Sophia Laforteza, the leader of global girl group KATSEYE, is temporarily stepping back from promotional activities to focus on her mental health and well-being, Hybe and Geffen said on Friday in a joint statement posted on Hybe’s…

Large turnout and great vibes at Republic Beach Club
Since its first staging four years ago, Republic Beach Club has grown to become one of the most anticipated events on the summer entertainment calendar. The most recent staging that took place on Emancipation Day, August 1, was held under…

Showtime Services signs KKRYTICAL for exclusive global management, bookings
Showtime Services has announced the signing of Jamaican-born, New York-based dancehall artiste KKRYTICAL to an exclusive global management and booking representation deal, marking a significant new chapter in the entertainer’s career. The…

Bob Marley’s ‘So Much Trouble in the World’ hits platinum in New Zealand
Decades after its release, the lyrics to Bob Marley and the Wailers’ hit single So Much Trouble in the World remain relevant. The song, which is included on the legendary act’s 1979 album Survival, was recently certified platinum in New…

Ky-Mani Marley bringing ‘love and energy’ with first album in 10 years
Love & Energy , the eighth studio album by Grammy nominated reggae artiste and actor Ky-Mani Marley, will be released on August 28 via Konfrontation Muzik Group/Dubshot Records. This is Marley’s first album in 10 years and the Rasta Love…

UK won’t intervene in Paramount’s takeover
British regulators on Thursday gave Paramount the greenlight for its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. Some new assurances were also given from the company — clearing another hurdle for the mega merger while it still faces…


Comedy show ‘Wha Happening’ returns next month
Popular sketch comedy series Wha Happening is set to return “bigger, bolder and funnier than ever before” at Harquail Theatre this autumn.

Movie Review: ‘One Night Only’ is a tease, but its stars score
“The Purge” for sex is the best way to describe the premise of “One Night Only” unless you prefer Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery” for one-night stands. As the movie announces right away: The U.S. government has passed a mandate that…

Kokomo employee earns praise from Halle Berry
Award-winning Hollywood actress Halle Berry has shone the spotlight on a Kokomo Private Island Resort employee, praising her exceptional care and the warmth of Fijian hospitality during her family holiday in Fiji. In a heartfelt social…

Disney’s strong quarter driven by ‘Toy Story 5′ and the draw of its US theme parks
Disney’s solid third quarter was driven by a $1 billion box office haul from “Toy Story 5” and the strong draw of U.S. theme parks that helped to offset continued weakness from international tourism. Disney also announced a global…

Priyanka Chopra Jonas to star opposite Russell Crowe
Priyanka Chopra Jonas has added another major international project to her growing Hollywood slate. The actor is set to share screen space with Academy Award-winning actor Russell Crowe in the upcoming sci-fi action thriller Bluefly. The…

Rytikal leads all-star dancehall line-up on explosive ‘Surato Juggling Medley Mix’
Dancehall star Rytikal is setting the pace for one of the summer’s most energetic releases, leading an all-star cast of deejays on the adrenaline-fuelled Surato Juggling Medley Mix , a collaboration between YUO101 Music and Robert…

Plas Moon introduces More Love More Life to Jamaica with soulful debut
Having recently made Jamaica her permanent home, singer-songwriter Plas Moon is introducing herself to local audiences with her new album, More Love More Life , a deeply personal project rooted in love, resilience and self-discovery.…

Japanese game company Nintendo reports a jump in profit on the popularity of its Switch 2
Nintendo’s first quarter profit surged 53.5% as the popularity of its recent Super Mario movie worked with solid demand for the Switch 2 gaming console to support the Japanese video-game company’s bottom line. Kyoto-based Nintendo Co.…

Kaylyn pays tribute to Jamaica’s cultural roots with ‘Linstead Party’
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Every year, the days leading up to Emancipation Day and Independence Day are filled with reminders of what it means to be Jamaican. Schools stage cultural showcases, communities prepare for celebrations, and the sounds of…

Cashan celebrates strong early response to ‘Here Comes Cashan’ as album gains international momentum
KINGSTON, Jamaica-Reggae singer Cashan is celebrating a strong first month for her debut album, Here Comes Cashan , as the project continues to attract listeners across Jamaica and overseas while reinforcing her successful transition from…

‘Redeemed’ toasts sold-out premiere, seven film nominations
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jamaica’s true story, faith-based feature film, Redeemed, made an impressive debut on Monday evening, drawing capacity audiences to its highly anticipated red-carpet premiere at Carib 5 . Originally scheduled to premiere…

Earl ‘Chinna’ Smith leads reggae icons honoured with national awards
KINGSTON, Jamaica-Guitarist Earl “Chinna” Smith, a pillar of the roots-reggae movement, is one of nine music industry figures recognised by the government of Jamaica in its 2026 National Honours and Awards. The contributions of…
