Music and dance royalty collided last Tuesday night as Janet Jackson was named Icon of the Year at The Gala of the Stars, an annual benefit supporting Dancers Against Cancer, held at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles. Presented by...
NEW YORK (AP): Weddings are meant to be celebrations of love. They also may require invited guests to make a financial commitment that brings them stress. Whether it’s paying for hotels and flights to attend a destination wedding or different...
What’s new and exciting in global fashion? Quite a lot, if you’re Jamaican-connected. Designers, models, and hairstylists with roots in The Rock are elevating the conversation around image-making in the fashion industry with their latest exploits....
Since the dawn of humanity, our curiosity has always drawn us to the out-of-the-ordinary. We spotlight a custom-built home that defies convention, embracing individuality through a modern design that feels ahead of its time. With its capability to...
Familial tragedy nudged Seble Asfaw to turn a passion side-project into a full-time pursuit. “I lost my father, uncle, and nephew all within a three-month span,” the Ethiopian-American recalls of the emotional gut-punch that hit two years ago. “...
NEW YORK (AP): “Being bald is sexy. It’s an attitude. It’s a luxury. It’s a lifestyle.” That’s how Brennan Nevada Johnson, who shaved her head voluntarily 14 years ago, opens her video podcast launched last November to celebrate the perks of going...
Hulu and Netflix are lighting up the screen with new premieres, and two of the biggest are Ryan Murphy’s legal drama All’s Fair and Season Four of the fantasy hit The Witcher. Set to debut on November 4, All’s Fair stars Kim Kardashian, Teyana...
On National Heroes Day, Elsa Louise Capleton Atkinson was recognised for 60 years of service in the field of pharmacy. Nicely dressed, with her nails well manicured and a smile on her face, the 101-year-old pharmacist collected her Badge of Honour...
London has entered the chat with its own version of the Met Gala. The British Museum hosted its inaugural Pink Ball on Saturday, a dazzling celebration of art, fashion, and culture in support of the Ancient India: Living Traditions exhibition....
JIS: Award-winning author, Olive Senior, is still beaming with gratitude after being conferred with the Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander for her contribution to Jamaica’s literary arts. Senior, who served as Jamaica’s third poet...
It was all heat and high energy at Sizzla Kalonji’s Rise to the Occasion concert on Sunday night. Thousands filled Sabina Park to celebrate the reggae-dancehall icon’s 30-year journey, but it wasn’t just the performances that blazed — the fashion...
The 2025 National Honours and Awards Ceremony once again graced the lawns of King’s House in St Andrew on National Heroes Day, recognising Jamaica’s most outstanding and deserving nation-builders across diverse industries and sectors. Surrounded by...
While some stories begin at the finish line, Michael Shaw’s began long before that, during the days when running was the only thing that kept him grounded. Now, as the leader of the Run Up run club, he’s channelling that same energy into building...
British-Jamaican designer Grace Wales Bonner said she is feeling "deeply honoured" following the announcement of her appointment as new creative director for Hermès men's ready-to-wear universe. She takes the helm from Véronique Nichanian, the...
Samantha Smith and Delroy Madden would have never thought that a simple visit to an auto parts store in 2020 would, five years later, lead them to unlocking a journey of a lifetime. Tying the knot at a church ceremony in Kingston on June 28, the...
It was a bright, sunny morning, perfectly reflecting the joy and pride of more than 100 individuals honoured at the 2025 National Honours and Awards Ceremony. Held at King’s House in St Andrew on National Heroes Day, Jamaica’s most outstanding,...
Hollywood’s brightest stars gathered on Saturday for the fifth annual Academy Museum Gala — Los Angeles’s answer to the Met Gala. Held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, the event raised funds for the museum’s exhibitions, education...
The late New York tycoon Sol Atlas built this house. He was a leading real estate developer and builder of shopping centres and skyscrapers in America, who also lectured at Yale Law School. Atlas even made an unsuccessful bid to buy Ellis Island in...
ETHIOPIA (AP): Among the whimpering of rescued dogs, a soft whistle cuts through. It’s Feven Melese, a young woman hoping to support thousands of abandoned dogs on the streets of the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. The 29-year-old music degree...
Tishauna Mullings speaks with the calm assurance of someone who has lived the lessons she shares. Born and raised in St Thomas, she understands what it means to start small and work steadily toward big goals. The Chief Success Officer of NexxStepp...
The Reggae Boyz reclaimed the top spot in Group B of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification final round with a commanding 4-0 victory over Bermuda at the National Stadium in St Andrew on Tuesday. From the stands, it was just as electric. Fans turned...
Angel Reese took her game from the court to the catwalk and made history along the way. The Chicago Sky forward became the first professional athlete to walk in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Wednesday, joining the brand’s high-profile ‘...
It was a glamorous affair at the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in New York City. Flowy blowouts, sultry lingerie, and iconic angel wings set the tone as both new and veteran models lit up the runway. Jasmine Tookes opened the show, proudly...
Joyfully advising others looking to travel to “book that trip”, it is hard to believe that Dania Beckford wasn’t always a fan of travel. Post-university, however, allowed her to live out the fantasy of those iconic scenes on television by flying to...
The cast of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Story took their star power to the opening night of the BFI London Film Festival. The glitzy premiere saw Kerry Washington walking the red carpet in Oscar de la Renta and Daniel Craig in Anderson...
