Entertainment

JCDC accepting entries on Thursday

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) will begin to accept entries for its 2021 competition cycle on Thursday, April 29.

Bunny Wailer 'cleared'

Bunny Wailer's children have settled his outstanding hospital bill of $5,275,763.61 and have secured the death certificate which is needed to start plans for his burial.

Popcaan gets ticked off

Dancehall entertainer Popcaan is threatening to put the brakes on his annual Unruly Fest stage show in St Thomas after being slapped with multiple breaches of the Road Traffic Act on Sunday.

D'Vybrant continues his search

The pandemic may have restricted singjay D'Vybrant's movement, but his sound continues to travel globally.

SINGJAY Nesbeth says international recognition can boost the career of local entertainers. This comes on the heels of an Instagram video posted by American rapper Cardi B, singing along to his 2015 hit My Dream...

Letitia Kaye is 'Fully Blessed'

BEING a mother is regarded by many as the pinnacle of womanhood. Letitia McDonald felt that way in 2006 when she gave birth to her son.But shortly after, she went blind, and doctors gave her an ominous prognosis. She would never see again.

Bob the bluesman

The Jamaica Observer's Entertainment Desk presents the 20th in a series titled Bob Marley — The Last 40 Days to commemorate the 40th anniversary of his passing.

JA to take WOMEX stage

JAMAICA will be represented at this year's staging of the Worldwide Music Expo (WOMEX).

Jacana's celebration gets nod

Entertainers Jesse Royal and Yaksta turned up the heat at last Tuesday's 4/20 (International Peter Tosh Day) Cannabis Day and customer appreciation event at Jacana Therapeutics in Portmore, St Catherine.

Freddie readies the 'Big Ship'

Having sat on the sidelines with fellow artistes for over a year, Freddie McGregor is preparing to reopen the reggae live show scene on July 3 with his Big Ship Music Fest. The event is scheduled for Port Charlotte Fairgrounds in Port Charlotte, Florida.

Bob the Spartan

The Jamaica Observer's Entertainment Desk presents the 19th in a series titled Bob Marley — The Last 40 Days to commemorate the 40th anniversary of his passing.

The reggae experiment continues

First I would like to commend the Jamaica Observer for creating this space for the expression of opinions on 'The State of Reggae'. Thanks for inviting me to make a contribution. I will use this opportunity to comment on what I will...

46 Pleas

The May 25, 2020 death of American George Floyd at the hands of Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin sparked a range of emotions in many who watched the recording of the incident that led to his death.

New festival contest launched for Diaspora

GARFIELD McCook, conceptualiser of the inaugural Jamaica International Independence Festival Song Competition (JIIFSC), said he has opened an avenue for Jamaicans overseas to participate in a cultural event. McCook said he was inspired to launch the event after being rejected from...