Jamaica Gleaner – Entertainment News
- Colombia’s Josseidy Escalona wins Miss Global International, celebrates J’can roots September 24, 2026WESTERN BUREAU: Colombia’s Josseidy Escalona came to Jamaica determined to take home the Miss Global International crown. But beyond her pursuit of the title, the 31-year-old lawyer from the tiny island of San Andrés also found a connection to her Jamaican roots and family members waiting to meet her.Janet Silvera/ Gleaner Writer
- Movie Review | Brad Pitt takes on the wild in ‘Heart of the Beast’ September 24, 2026Brad Pitt loves a lone-wolf character. Even in ensembles, he’s often the quiet one just to the left (but, you know, still the focus). The guy who sees everything and says little, drawing people, when there are any, into his orbit with sheer charisma. Small talk is for the strivers, not the stars, maybe? He’s […]
- Jamaican, US law firms representing Dr Gabrielle Henry September 23, 2026Nearly one year after suffering life-changing injuries when she fell through an opening in the stage at the Miss Universe 2025 competition in Thailand, Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 Dr Gabrielle Henry is being represented by Jamaican law firm Ramsay & Partners and US firm Napoli Shkolnik in a lawsuit against the organisation. Henry’s lawsuit against […]
- Shenseea leads dancehall at CMAs; Lila Iké tops reggae September 23, 2026Shenseea won the most awards in the dancehall categories at Saturday’s Caribbean Music Awards (CMAs) in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, taking home three titles. She was named Female Dancehall Artiste of the Year, while Shake It to the Max (FLY) [Remix], her collab with Moliy, Silent Addy and Skillibeng, won Dancehall Song of […]
- Reggae bass legend Jackie Jackson has died September 23, 2026Veteran Jamaican bass guitarist Clifton 'Jackie' Jackson, whose distinctive playing helped provide the heartbeat for some of the most enduring recordings in Jamaican popular music, died this morning after a lengthy hospitalisation. He was 79. Jackson, who was married to celebrated Jamaican songstress Karen Smith, was admitted to the Cornwall Regional Hospital in Montego Bay, […]
- ‘None of them have let me down’ September 23, 2026Best believe Delroy Lindo, the Academy Award-nominated thespian, knows commanding scene partners all too well. Still, it isn’t his former Hollywood co-stars Denzel Washington, Idris Elba or Charlize Theron that have Lindo rhapsodising about acting range at this very moment. Capturing his deep admiration is the collective of Jamaican talent – all handpicked by Lindo […]Omar Tomlinson - Contributor