Jamaica Gleaner – Entertainment News

• The Mighty Sparrow was a ‘voice in which the Caribbean recognised itself’ October 11, 2026
  There are voices so deeply woven into the life of a people that their passing unsettles our sense of ourselves. We have heard them through the open windows of our childhood, across the crowded streets of carnival, in the company of friends, and in those private moments when a familiar song brings an entire world […]

  Dorrett R. Campbell - Contributor

• Wynonna Judd faces ‘The Hard Truth’ on vulnerable new album October 11, 2026
  NEW YORK (AP): Wynonna Judd’s first album in 10 years, The Hard Truth, could come with a warning – but the title works just as well.

• Music Review | Pitbull’s ‘Pitcoin’ keeps the party going, but is short on standouts October 10, 2026
  New York (AP): At any given moment, it is hard to imagine anyone on earth having as much fun as Pitbull.

• Whosrila hopes to take his music worldwide October 10, 2026
  Emerging reggae crossover artiste Whosrila is aiming to carve out a distinct identity through music rooted in self-discovery, spirituality, resilience and creative freedom. With his 11th single, Made You, now released, the artiste is looking to build on growing interest in his music while taking his sound to audiences beyond Jamaica. For Whosrila, the journey […]

  O’brian Wynter/ Gleaner Writer

• ‘It wasn’t me’: Cardi B says Jamaica show cancellation was beyond her control, apologises to fans October 9, 2026
  International rap artiste Cardi B has apologised to her Jamaican fans after announcing that she will no longer be performing at BZR WKND Jamaica next week, saying she had tried her best to make the appearance happen but had to walk away due to unresolved issues. Cardi B said she could not go into details […]

• 5 Questions with Nadine Sutherland October 9, 2026
  On Saturday, Nadine Sutherland will receive the Key to the City of Tamarac, Florida, and the Key to Broward County, in recognition of her exceptional contribution to Jamaican music and lasting cultural impact across the Caribbean diaspora. The keys will be presented during the second annual Red Gala at the Tamarac Community Center. The first […]

  Yasmine Peru/Senior Gleaner Writer