By Guyanese Online (Trinidad Guardian) – The ongoing furore of United States rapper Nicki Minaj’s claim that a COVID-19 vaccine caused impotence in a Trinidadian man took centre stage on the Daily Show with Trevor Noah last night, featuring CNC3’s Jason Williams and Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh.. The popular infotainment show, aired a clip of Williams as he hosted The Morning Brew, […]
By Stephanie Korney, Jamaicans Jamaicans have often faced challenges in getting Hollywood to create roles that allow them to be authentic. Many roles offered to Jamaican actors are generally for characters who are violent gangsters or “Bob Marley types” with bad Jamaican accents. Actress Keturah Hamilton, who has worked in the entertainment capital for over […]
NEW YORK, NY (July 21, 2021) – “Have a little fun and enjoy life,” says Buju Banton. That is the overall message of the Grammy award winning, multiple Billboard Hot 100 chart-topping and international reggae icon, Buju Banton’s new single “Summer Body”. As we enter the hottest season of the year, this track is set to be […]
Nicki Minaj at the Los Angeles premiere of “The Other Woman” held at the Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles on April 21, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Shutterstock) By Karu F. Daniels, NY Daily News Michael B. Jordan is apologizing for an act of seemingly unintentional cultural appropriation. The “Black Panther” star has come […]
Michael B. Jordan attends 12th Annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic at Liberty State Park. – Liberty State Park, NJ – June 1, 2019 (Shutterstock) By David K. Li, TODAY Actor Michael B. Jordan apologized Tuesday for his naming his new brand of rum after a Caribbean festival, which sparked allegations of cultural appropriation against the […]
By Stephanie Koury, Jamaicans The 12-part mini-documentary series “Bob Marley: Legacy” from Universal Music Enterprises has been nominated for a 2021 Webby Award in the Music category for the title of “Best of the Internet.” The 2021 edition of the Webby Awards is the 25th year they have been presented. “Bob Marley: Legacy” streams on YouTube and […]
Andra Day at the 48th NAACP Image Awards Arrivals at Pasadena Conference Center on February 11, 2017 in Pasadena, CA – Los Angeles (Shutterstock) By The Undefeated The Undefeated ‘Another Act’: Andra Day on transforming herself into Billie Holiday in new film: She plays the singer in ‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday,’ now streaming […]
Known for his evolutionary sound, Tarrus Riley is set to kick off the summer with his new single “ Like That”, produced by DJ Frass Records. The single, which was released April 2nd, garnered solid streaming numbers via Apple music and on Apple US itunes charts. It has been receiving airplay on various mainstream stations in […]
April is National Poetry Month. Celebrate by watching an incredible lineup of talented, award-winning poets who, in 2017, celebrated the centennial birthday of the first African American Pulitzer Prize–winning poet, the late Gwendolyn Brooks. WATCH HERE
If you missed yesterday’s Virtual Easter Sunday Celebration – An Interdenominational Celebration of the Christ: Bringing Love the World – Jamaicans a Yaad and Abroad. Click the image below to watch the replay. Many thanks are in order to our speakers and entertainers and background event coordinators. Especially event Chair, Dr. Beverly Gordon and event […]