Divas… No true spark, but Patti
The cool early evening breeze and traffic congestion are clear indicators that the festive season has commenced and those too busy to travel are having a great time stocking up on literally everything in sight.
Third out of the block, Centennial was a bit too low-keyed with their much anticipated launch last week.
That yellow building promised so much more. The proof of the pudding is always in the eating, so we’ll listen out for the clarity and anticipate further island coverage.
The Diva concert was truly an exercise in diva patience which commenced from VIP cocktail night with the grimace on the face of the diva as she took a sip of the not too diva red wine. Then one had to deal with the true diva behaviour of the one who insisted on calling her daughter in the middle of the guest speaker’s wonderful speech and insisting that she speak on her ‘circular’ to the star. Oh well!
Those of us who watched, and re-watched Winford William’s wonderful interview with Gladys Knight and played every single one of her records in anticipation and who had seen her last three recent shows in Jamaica were sorely disappointed. I don’t know what happened but there was no true spark. Patti Labelle saved the night. Was Travis in the house?
The $4,500 tickets certainly did not provide a satisfactory all-inclusive bar and if producers choose to put on a show, it is as important as bringing in big names to ensure professional crews and speedy band changes not an MC to preach to us about the lack of…
Neither the time nor the place. Fact is no-one forced anyone to put on a show. Paula Ann Porter was her usual stylish self. Pity Francois St Juste wasn’t there to provide the perfect foil and professionalism.
He would have ensured that we rocked to great music whilst waiting.
Donette Chinloy and Ray Chang breezed through Jamaica last week. Donnette and Ray are both glowing. Now how many times have I told you that poverty sucks.
The Irish are getting ready to jet out for Christmas – seems we cannot convince them to enjoy a true Jamaican-style season. And, no silly, she’ll be right here … the real estate agent didn’t pull that one off. Oh well…
And the tall, dark and definitely handsome one turns 40 soon and there’s a great bash being planned. Not too sure if any announcements will be made.
The beautiful, yoga expert is glowing both inside and out.
Winston Wong has a new lease on life and in addition to community development he’s encouraging women to wear great fashions.
The lawyer too has a new lease on life.
That world class property in Negril has pulled off a major coup with Coca Cola. Next year’s room count will definitely increase. Congrats, guys.
Marion Smith the beautiful wife of British High Commission Antony Smith will be shopping next week for upholstery. Her goal – to assist in the restoration of Devon House. The living room.
Members of Buckingham Palace staff were in Jamaica last week checking out restaurants and hotel rooms.
The Queen is definitley coming. Over to you, Merrick.
Norman Rae celebrated his 70th with friends.
A Bientot!
