Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Entertainment

‘Uplift’ a hit 

The showgoers sat through it. Almost five hours. And they seemed to love every minute. The “it” was UPLIFT 2026: A Caribbean Musical Fusion billed as “an unforgettable evening of pure musical...

Justin Bieber headlines Coachella with nostalgia-fuelled set

Justin Bieber made a nostalgia-fuelled return to the major stage as Coachella's much-anticipated headline act. The 32-year-old spent much...

Coachella kicks off with Sabrina Carpenter and surprise guests

The Coachella music festival has kicked off with surprise guest actor Susan Sarandon featuring in pop star Sabrina...

Monde Mas ready for the road

A new contender has officially entered the Crop Over landscape with the launch of Monde Mas, unveiling its debut 2026...

‘Diddy’ lawyers to urge appeals court to overturn conviction

NEW YORK - Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs are expected to tell an appeals court ​on Thursday the judge who...

Xante sweeps Junior Kadooment 2025 titles for private bands

The National Botanical Gardens came alive on Saturday during the Sunshine Snacks and AffinityPlus Credit Union Junior Kadooment. The event marked the culmination of weeks...

COSCAP taking tougher stance against promoters

In a move that signals a tougher stance on copyright compliance, the Copyright Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (COSCAP) has initiated a crackdown...

Mr Showman and King K win Junior Monarch crowns

Mr Showman successfully defended his crown in the soca section of the Scotiabank Junior Monarch Competition, while King K emerged calypso champion. The finals were...

Bandleaders cry out for sponsors

Some Kiddies Kadooment bandleaders are calling for more sponsorship support to guarantee a future for the jump-up. With the 2025 Sunshine And Affinity Plus Junior Kadooment on for today...

Colbert says The Late Show will end after 33 years

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end in May 2026 after 33 years on air, the CBS television network announced in a surprise...

‘American Idol’ producers mourn supervisor killed in apparent double homicide

Producers of the singing competition show “American Idol” are mourning the loss of one of their own. Robin Kaye, who served as one of the show’s music...