Jamaica Gleaner – Entertainment News

• ‘Wuthering Heights’ – A bold but shallow take on Brontë’s classic February 11, 2026
  It’s hardly a surprise that filmmaker Emerald Fennell, who possesses a particular interest in shocking and riling her audience, was drawn to Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights. This is a novel that has vexed critics since the beginning, with one in...

• High-school teacher wins big in storytelling competition February 11, 2026
  Twenty-our-year-old high school teacher Jamar Grant put Shakespeare’s insightful observation, “Sweet are the uses of adversity,” to good use on Sunday and earned himself $375,000. Like thousands of others, he has been telling of his experiences...

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• Antigua’s prime minister and Gramps Morgan release new single February 10, 2026
  As Reggae Month activities intensify, the music’s influence is being felt far beyond its signature sound. Rooted in resistance and social consciousness, reggae continues to serve as a vehicle for justice. Embracing that tradition, Gramps Morgan has...

• Puerto Rico stopped for 13 minutes to bask in Bad Bunny’s glow February 10, 2026
  SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP): The Super Bowl lasted all of 13 minutes for many Puerto Ricans in San Juan and beyond. People turned their backs to TV screens as food, music and chatter filled the first half of the game until a hush fell across the...

• Wickie Wackie Music Festival starts Thursday February 9, 2026
  While many cultural festivals have been forced to pause in the wake of Hurricane Melissa’s impact on Jamaica, Wickie Wackie Music Festival 2026 (WWMF26) defies the odds by returning for its third consecutive year. As an officially endorsed event of...

• Mariah Carey’s Olympic act prompts questions about possible lip-syncing February 9, 2026
  MILAN (AP): The performance by pop star Mariah Carey at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony was the talk of the town, but it also raised a few questions. The rendition by the American singer of Italian classic Nel Blu Dipinto di Blu...