Jamaica Gleaner

1. I am humbled, says Chris Martin of NY honour

   August 9 now holds a new significance for international reggae and dancehall artiste Christopher Martin. Known for hits like Big Deal and Guaranteed, the celebrated singer was presented with the Ambassador and Innovator in Reggae Music Award, one...

2. JAFTA marks 10th anniversary

   This August, the Jamaica Film and Television Association (JAFTA) marks its 10th anniversary, highlighting a decade of work in Jamaica’s film and television sector and with the practitioners who drive it. Since its founding, JAFTA has played a...

3. ‘Weapons’ – A sensational horror story

   One of my favourite movies of 2022 was the horror film Barbarian. That film, directed by founding member of the sketch comedy group The Whitest Kids U’ Know, Zach Cregger, was the gift that kept on giving from the most unlikely source, with...

4. Beyoncé wins first Emmy for ‘Beyoncé Bowl’ half-time show

   LOS ANGELES (AP): Beyoncé has an Emmy to go with her 35 Grammys. Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, her legal name, was listed as one of a half dozen people on a team that won outstanding costumes for a variety, non-fiction or reality show for Beyoncé Bowl...

5. Denzel Washington regrets not praying more in youth

   Denzel Washington wishes he’d been more active in his faith when he was younger. The 70-year-old actor – who was baptised and obtained a minister licence last year – has enjoyed a long and successful career and the only advice he has to offer his...