Jamaica Gleaner – Entertainment News

• Simone Ashley on filming ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ April 25, 2026
  Simone Ashley received a “masterclass in acting” working with Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci on The Devil Wears Prada 2. The 31-year-old star plays Amari Mari, first assistant to Runway editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), in the long-awaited sequel and had “one of the best summers of (her) life” filming the movie.
• Dayne Malcolm, Jodian Pantry celebrate praise in every season on new track April 25, 2026
  Gospel recording artistes Dayne Malcolm and Jodian Pantry have officially released their latest project, We Give You the Glory (Bless Your Name), marking their second collaboration together. The project is rooted in authenticity, faith, and divine timing.
• S Hotels donates music memorabilia to Kingston attractions April 25, 2026
  S Hotels Jamaica has donated $5 million worth of music memorabilia to key cultural institutions in Kingston, including a vintage jukebox recently handed over to the Jamaica Music Museum as part of the initiative. The donation, which includes rare artefacts linked to the evolution of Jamaica’s music industry, was made in collaboration with key stakeholders […]
• 5 Questions With Biggy April 24, 2026
  The name Earl Turner may not immediately excite, but drop the moniker ‘Biggy’ in the middle, and it’s a completely different reaction. Biggy isn’t just a name, it’s a brand. And, incidentally, for those who don’t know what he looks like in person, the name Biggy is not a reflection of his height. The celebrated […]
  Yasmine Peru/Senior Gleaner Writer
• Actress Joan McKenzie was born to perform April 23, 2026
  As an only child, Joan McKenzie quickly learnt to entertain herself, filling her days with creativity and a vivid imagination. Her dolls, teddy bears and even the trees in her yard became her audience, bearing witness to daily balcony performances. It was here that her love for theatre and the arts took root, shaping the […]
  Nicola Cunningham/Entertainment Coordinator
• Frankie Sly still active April 22, 2026
  Dancehall deejay and songwriter Franklin Williams, popularly known as Frankie Sly, will be the first to admit that his career has often been defined by songs that outgrew his name, though the veteran, who turns 55 today, has been in the industry since he was a teen. Raised in Rockfort, eastern Kingston, and educated at […]
  Nicola Cunningham/Entertainment Coordinator