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Lithuania’s corgi racers run at their own pace
Corgi owners waved toys, treats and even a broom on Saturday to coax their dogs over the finish line at a race in Lithuania’s capital, where many of the competitors seemed more interested in sniffing around than winning. Around 130…

Disney, Square Enix preview ‘Kingdom Hearts 4’ video game
Walt Disney (DIS.N), opens new tab and Japanese video game company Square Enix (9684.T), opens new tab previewed the yet-to-be-released “Kingdom Hearts 4” game as they celebrated the high-selling franchise’s upcoming 25th anniversary at a…

Disney reveals Marvel’s new ‘X-Men’ cast, ‘Frozen 3’ at D23
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has revealed the star-studded cast of the upcoming “X-Men” film at Disney’s D23 fan event in California. The biennial D23 gathering is Disney’s biggest showcase for upcoming films and television…

Currenci 87 winning with ‘Owna Tings’
Not many recording artistes from the rural town of Annotto Bay in St Mary can boast that they have climbed onto international musical charts. However, Currenci 87 says he plans to use his career to change the narrative that it is harder to…

Ace disc jock Don Topping to be conferred with Order of Distinction
In what many people consider the golden age of Jamaican radio, Don Topping was El Numero Uno — a fast-talking Disc Jockey with a gift for gab. He was a mainstay at Radio Jamaica Limited (RJR) during the 1970s, when he shared airtime with…

Dovey Magnum, Cartadon enjoy chart success with Boston Boys Records
Dancehall artistes Dovey Magnum and Cartadon have combined their vocals on a Steamy collaborative effort entitled Motion and are currently reaping the rewards of their creative exploits. The Boston Boys Records-produced track is already…

Kiprich mourns the death of his father
Dancehall artiste Kiprich, real name Marlon Plunkett, is in mourning after his father, Magnus Lloyd Plunkett, died suddenly on Friday at age 72. The deejay revealed his father had been battling kidney issues and was due for follow-up urine…

Capleton ready to set Plantation Cove ablaze with ‘Culture Rising’
Capleton has spent more than three decades setting stages on fire. On August 30, the Fireman is bringing the heat to Jamaica’s north coast — and as a result he is ushering in the era of the ‘Culture is Rising’. The reggae and dancehall…

Adam Driver will play Mister Sinister Marvel’s ‘X-Men’ reboot
Adam Driver will make a long-anticipated entrance into the Marvel Cinematic Universe to play super villain Mister Sinister, and “Obsession” breakout star Inde Navarette will play Rogue in Disney ‘s forthcoming film reboot of “X-Men.”…


D’Angel mounts 10th anniversary back-to-school benefit
D’Angel mounts 10th anniversary back-to-school benefit


Knaxx elevates career with new EP
Knaxx elevates career with new EP

Jamaica campaign paying off for Ras Zukes
Following a two-month campaign from April to June, the artiste says his management team has received interest from promoters in Europe, Africa, Japan and the Caribbean. “Since I re-established my presence on the Jamaican music scene, my…

Mr Easy, Future Fambo deliver on ‘Cyaan Go Round Yuh’
Written by Mr Easy and Troy Auxilly Wilson, the energetic, female-focused track taps into the feel-good, collaborative spirit of ’90s dancehall, while delivering a fresh sound for today. Driven by the Aktive Riddim , the artistes trade…

Lalit Modi DENIES Bigg Boss 20 participation, calls reports “fake news” and issues legal notice
Lalit Modi has denied reports claiming he will join Bigg Boss 20, calling them fake news and issuing a legal notice to publications carrying the claim. Reports claiming that IPL founder and businessman Lalit Modi will enter the Bigg Boss…

AWARAPAN 2 is a massappealing action entertainer
Awarapan 2 Movie Review Synopsis: AWARAPAN 2 is the story of a man on a mission. Nineteen years have passed since the events of the first part. Shivam Pandit (Emraan Hashmi) has survived and continues to mourn the untimely demise of…

Cardi B to perform in Jamaica at BZR WKND on October 18
Multi-platinum selling rapper Cardi B is set to headline a concert in Jamaica on Sunday, October 18 at the National Stadium. The event, billed Cardi B and Friends, forms part of the BZR WKND (pronounced Bizarre Weekend) which runs from…

Avaran builds Jamaican momentum with ‘Sunshine After Rain’
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Bahamian reggae artiste Avaran is pleased with the response to his lovers rock single Sunshine After Rain following a week-long promotional campaign in Jamaica. The campaign saw him visiting several radio, television…

Brazil presidential race ramps up
As presidential campaigns ramp up in Brazil, the frontrunners are making their pitches to voters in a medium the nation is famous for: irresistible grooves. A nostalgic riff, on a funk carioca classic celebrates the working-class roots of…


Sheldon Shepherd drops single
Sheldon Shepherd drops single
