Category Archives: Entertainment

Rita Marley exhibit to open Sunday | Entertainment

The Rita Marley art exhibition – a central feature of Bob Marley’s 77th birthday celebrations – will open this Sunday. The Mystic of a Queen installation was organised by acclaimed curator, Berette S. Macaulay, with major input from Rita Marley’s children, family, and cherished communities to celebrate her exceptional life and achievements, and is the […]

Five Questions With Pamputtae | Entertainment

She says when you see her, you see dancehall. Pamputtae is a cultural force who has routinely defied societal norms and transformed the way people perceive her strength and craft. Three minutes into a conversation with this prolific dancehall diva, you will likely experience a lifetime of emotions. The little girl who was born Eveana […]

Bramma loading new music and more for 2022 | Entertainment

Singjay Bramma is unleashing music all 2022, both as an artiste and producer. The entertainer is already off to a good start with The Cycle, an Emudio Records-produced reggae reflection of the implications and cyclical nature of societal hardships. “It’s already doing well,” Bramma told The Gleaner. “Mi hear the DJ dem a play it; […]

Review: ‘Nightmare Alley’ – Experience Bradley Cooper the con man | Entertainment

The work of Guillermo Del Toro has garnered international acclaim. The Shape of Water was the Best Picture winner of its year, and he’s no stranger to the blockbuster epic with Pacific Rim. Many of his films feature iconic creature designs that can make your skin crawl or warm your heart. Sometimes, at the same […]

Ginjah blasts governments for not helping the poor | Entertainment

Reggae artiste Ginjah’s single, Nah Work, leads out the new ‘Unity’ rhythm project, produced by Music House Entertainment. The single is an ardent appeal to the public to democratically oust the present political administrations, which Ginjah believes is doing nothing to alleviate the suffering of the poor as they wrestle with the twin tigers of […]

Bushman pours out his heart | Entertainment

Reggae artiste Bushman pours his heart out in a high-energy track that focuses on the challenges of being in a long-distance relationship. The single, Next To Me, is produced by Big Feet Records. It was released on January 21. “This song focuses on the difficulties of being in a long-distance relationship and just wanting the […]

Pepita Little graduates UWICFP; now a screenplay writer | Entertainment

Parting ways with an organisation after being given an ultimatum that contradicted her value system left Pepita Little destitute. But Little was happy to honour her beliefs. And as the saying goes, when one door closes, another opens. Little is now a trained screenplay writer following her graduation from the UWI Community Film Project (UWICFP) […]

Four arrested in death of Michael K. Williams – NationNews Barbados — nationnews.com

Posted on February 3, 2022 Posted on February 3, 2022 Actor Michael K. Williams (GP) Police in New York and Puerto Rico have arrested four men who allegedly sold the drugs that actor Michael K Williams took before his overdose death. Williams, most famous for his role as Omar on HBO’s The Wire, was found […]

Jah Bouks ready for ‘Long Awaiting’ UK tour | Entertainment

It was in 2013 that reggae singer, Jah Bouks, recorded his first song, the mega popular Call Angola, which took him on a fantastic journey around the world. Eight years later, the 2013 Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall third-place winner released his debut album, showing that he is still in the game and ready […]

WIFI raising funds for Wickham’s cancer fight – NationNews Barbados — nationnews.com

Posted on February 2, 2022 Posted on February 2, 2022 Article bySheria Brathwaite Fran Wickham-Jacobs (FILE) A charity is looking to raise $200 000 to help former manager of the Frank Collymore Hall, Francine Wickham-Jacobs, in her battle with cancer. During a press conference yesterday at the Courtney Blackman Grande Salle of the Tom Adams Financial Centre […]