Editorial credit: Tinseltown / Shutterstock.com By CAW Staff On her way to Manchester, England, from Amsterdam for a concert on her ‘Pink Friday 2 World Tour,’ Nicki Minaj, the renowned rapper, was arrested in the Netherlands on suspicion of exporting soft drugs. However, she was swiftly released from custody after being fined, allowing her to […]
Editorial credit: Chris Allan / Shutterstock.com Peter & Company Auto agents for NISSAN has teamed up with Take Over Tent/Soca Village for the 2024 Calypso season. The tent has received a financial donation from the company to assist with preparations for its upcoming shows which are expected to kick off in May. Once again, TOT […]
As part of efforts to add even more value to their Platinum Sponsorship of the Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival, Bank of Saint Lucia and LUCELEC hosted a music industry masterclass for aspiring young musicians and those who dream to be part of the entertainment industry. The event brought together headline acts and international […]
DTH Company Artists in Nyman String Quartet No. 2. Photo by Steven Pisano By Lyndon Taylor The opening night performance of Dance Theater of Harlem (DTH) on April 11, at New York City Center was truly magnificent, a testament to the sheer brilliance and boundless talent of Black dancers in the world of ballet. Under […]
Photo courtesy: VP Records/David Muir, jamaicans.com By jamaicans.com Jamaican artist Gyptian’s chart-topping anthem, “Hold You,” has earning a Double-Platinum certification in the United Kingdom. The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) honored Gyptian with this accolade, recognizing the song’s impact and widespread popularity. Announced on April 19, 2024, the BRIT Certified Double-Platinum award signifies over 1.2 million units sold […]
Editorial credit: Yuri Turkov / Shutterstock.com By Amy Hughes | MSN Just a year shy of what would have been his 80th birthday, Bob Marley‘s music remains as ubiquitous as ever. To celebrate the lead-up to the milestone, the reggae legend’s sons are reuniting for The Marley Brothers – The Legacy Tour in celebration of […]
Photo courtesy: jamaicans.com, Sean Bailey By Stephanie Korney | jamaicans.com Jamaica’s champion runner, Sean Bailey, 26, announced his engagement to his long-time girlfriend Denae McFarlane after proposing to her on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2024. He shared the information on Instagram, posting, “She said yes!” The momentous engagement comes at the same time as the […]
Photo credit: Noel of @Urbanehue By Lyndon Taylor Listen to the interview with Jamaican artist, Qyor, here: Jamaican artist Qyor has launched his latest single “Cool Runnings,” bringing a fresh take on reggae music to listeners worldwide. The project, conceived at the beginning of 2023, emerged from a collaborative session with producer Rayon “Slyda Di […]
Photo courtesy: Paramount Pictures | Onelovemovie.com By Tommy McArdle | February 19, 2024 | People Bob Marley: One Love dominated the box office over the holiday weekend. The new Bob Marley biopic grossed $51 million in its initial opening after it premiered in theaters on Valentine’s Day last week, as multiple outlets reported Monday. The film made $27.7 million in theaters between Friday and […]
On Monday 29th January 2024, The Saint Lucia National Trust (the Trust) hosted a very successful stakeholders meeting with the Events Company of Saint Lucia (ECSL) as part of preparation for the Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival (SLJAF) 2024. The purpose of the meeting was to review and discuss the considerable growth of the […]