Entertainment
(Caribbean News Weekly) – Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival will return to Windsor Park Sports Stadium from October 23–25, bringing Grammy Award-winning artists, Caribbean music stars and leading Creole performers to the island for three nights during its Independence season. The 2026 festival lineup includes American R&B star Ne-Yo, Trinidad and Tobago soca superstar Machel […]
(Dancehall Mag) – Dancehall superstar Bounty Killer will hit a US stage for the first time in fifteen years with the event dubbed ‘The Return of the Warlord Bounty Killer’. The event will explode on Saturday, July 5 at the 18,000-capacity Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Paul ‘Bankie’ Giscombe, manager of Grammy Award-winning dancehall […]
(Caribbean News Weekly) – The Queen of Dancehall, Spice, and her powerhouse crew, Spice Army, have claimed victory at the Red Bull Culture Clash 2025 in London, solidifying their dominance in the world of sound system clashes. Taking place at DRUMSHEDS on March 8, the event saw a sold-out crowd of 10,000 fans witnessing a […]
(Caribbean News Weekly) – Reggae icons Sting and Shaggy recently brought their latest single, Til A Mawnin, to live television audiences with performances on LIVE with Kelly and Mark and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Their whirlwind trip to New York City showcased the infectious energy of their new track, marking a major milestone in its growing success. […]
(CNN) – Colombian pop superstar Shakira will perform in Lima, Peru, this Monday, after cancelling a show Sunday night due to an abdominal issue which required hospital admission. Master Live, the company organizing Shakira’s concert in Lima, confirmed on Monday that the event scheduled for Monday, February 17 at the National Stadium in Peru’s capital […]
(Caribbean Loop) – Young women with varying connections to the Caribbean region will showcase their talent, culture, and community spirit at the upcoming Miss Caribbean US 2025 pageant. The event, scheduled for February 16 at the United Majestic Chamber in Philadelphia, features contestants in both adult and teen categories representing various Caribbean nations. The adult […]
(CNW) – Dancehall artist Shenseea won her second MOBO Award on Tuesday, taking home the Best Caribbean Music Act honor at the annual ceremony in Newcastle, England. Shenseea beat out fellow nominees Spice, Popcaan, YG Marley, Valiant, and Skillibeng for the award, which was introduced in 2022 as a successor to the longstanding Best Reggae […]
(Caribbean New Weekly) – Gospel artist Kirk Franklin has issued a public apology after facing backlash from conservative Christians in Jamaica for his performance attire during the “Fun in the Son” concert last April. The annual event, organized by Best Dressed Chicken, a brand under the Jamaica Broilers Group, is known for its commitment to […]
(Caribbean News Weekly) – The 56th Annual NAACP Image Awards nominees have been revealed, with Bob Marley: One Love earning significant recognition across several key categories. The movie’s official soundtrack, released under Tuff Gong/Island Records, is nominated for Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Album alongside projects like Genius: MLK/X (Songs from the Original Series), Reasonable Doubt (Season 2) (Original Soundtrack), The Book of Clarence (The Motion Picture […]
