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Jamaica Gleaner

  • Little Roy revisits roots, revives claim to reggae’s name

    Veteran reggae singer Little Roy was recently in Jamaica to re-record his song Fight for Jah Love and is looking forward to reintroducing audiences to his discography and story. “Coming home was good, as some things got to be known to the wider public about my original songs,” the Tribal War and Prophecy entertainer told The Gleaner, adding that he is currently working on a new album and finally receiving some of what he is due.

  • Autumn Durald Arkapaw is first woman to win cinematography Oscar

    LOS ANGELES (AP): Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first woman to win the Best Cinematography Oscar on Sunday. The 46-year-old American was recognised for her work on Ryan Coogler’s Sinners. The profession has come a long way since Arkapaw, whose varied credits include Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, The Last Showgirl and a Rihanna music video, started exploring cinematography as a career path.

  • Machel Montano returns on the road with Gen XS

    The Carnival in Jamaica season is heating up, and Gen XS is gearing up for the road. The band unveiled its plans for 2026 last Saturday night during its media launch at the Regency Bar & Lounge at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel. Branded ‘Smirnoff Gen XS Infinity’, the event teased a high-energy road experience for revellers, with one of the standout announcements being the return of soca superstar Machel Montano as a lead road act.

  • Stars shine, history made at the 2026 Oscars

    AP: This Oscar cycle’s heavyweight battle is finally over. The politically charged action comedy One Battle After Another just managed to outmuscle Ryan Coogler’s musically driven vampire thriller Sinners. It was a near four hour whirl through cinema and celebration, with Michael B. Jordan winning best actor for Sinners and Jessie Buckley winning for Hamnet, making her the first Irish performer to ever win in the category.

  • Family, friends celebrate Jo Mersa at eternal earthstrong tribute concert

    Bob Marley’s former home and recording studio provided the backdrop to music, movement and memories on Saturday, as Joseph ‘Jo Mersa’ Marley’s tribute concert unfolded at the Bob Marley Museum before a large audience who came to honour the late reggae artiste, who passed away more than three years ago. Dubbed the Old Soul Live Unplugged concert, it celebrated the anniversary of his March 12 birthday and featured his family members, friends and associates of his father, Stephen Marley, who helped anchor the spectacular two-and-a-half-hour set.