National honours for local musicians
Twelve musicians and entertainers were honoured by The Jamaican Government, yesterday, Heroes Day, for their contribution to entertainment.The 12 were honoured with the Order Of Distinction in the rank of Commander (CD) and the Order Of Distinction in the rank of Officer (OD)...
US moviegoers rush to 'Get Married'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters): The latest movie from writer/director/actor, Tyler Perry, crushed some high-powered competition at the weekend box office in North America, earning more than the combined total of films starring Oscar winners, George Clooney and Cate Blanchett....
'Duke' dubbed OD
MUSICIANS USED to quiver at the Treasure Isle Recording Studio when they got on the wrong side of producer Arthur 'Duke' Reid. The burly ex-cop was known to pop off a few rounds from his rifles when things were not going right.
'Stadium Pass' - Trelawny Multipurpose a good place for large events
FALMOUTH, Trelawny: The Trelawny Multipurpose Stadium passed the acid test of staging a grass-roots entertainment event with flying colours. This is the sentiment being expressed by many who attended the Curefest Stage Show. With an estimated over 20,000 patrons ...
Lauryn Hill expecting baby number 5
Bangshowbiz: Lauryn Hill is reportedly pregnant with her fifth child.The former Fugees singer - who says she is 'married' to Tuff Gong clothing owner Rohan Marley, despite there being no legal evidence of a union - may have to bring up the child alone,...
The initial point of acting
Some actors find their calling at an early age. For the members of the Jamaica Youth Theatre (JYT) who hear the rhymes and rhythm of the stage, theatre has become a way of life. The JYT is a group of students from various schools who have come together to perform. The group consists...
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