Before they take the stage - Serani, Bugle prepare
Almost every entertainer has his/her unique way of building a 'vibe' before taking the stage to perform. However, where Bugle and Serani are concerned, they say things don't always go according to plan, so you have to be spontaneous at times....

Star hopefuls melt in scorching sun
After only a few seconds into their performance, all that was heard by some contestants was "thanks" or "give thanks" at the first Digicel Rising Stars audition at Paul Bogle High in St Thomas. This was sad for many, even the untalented ...

Venom stings the competition
Venom Squad, the duo with the third highest votes in Sunday's Star-sponsored Dancin' Dynamites show at the TVJ Studios gave a stinging performance that left their counter-parts stunned in their wake. The night which belonged to 'funky music' ...

50Fest serves up wholesome fun
It was two days of fun for the family at the Best Dress 50Fest held over the weekend on the grounds of the Manchester High School in Mandeville. The Best Dress 50Fest was hosted by Jamaica Broilers in celebration of their 50th anniversary.

Spring Bling: Out of time, but not energy
The Common Sense promoted Spring Bling staged last Friday at the Constant Spring football field, St Andrew, not only defied the Noise Abatement Act, but also ran an organised schedule. ...

Mavado finds Amazing Grace, stays on The Rock
Today we continue our in-depth interview series with David Constantine 'Mavado' Brooks, whose 'Symphony' (actually part of the name of his debut album on VP Records) has resonated with the dancehall audience.

Dressed to kill
The sun was scorching in St Thomas at the first Digicel Rising Stars audition but some people seemed hell bent on wearing black, high heels and other eccentric garb. One of the persons who stood out was Famous. He wore black shirt, vest, jacket ...

Rising Stars Update: Romain Virgo - Still aiming for the stars
Dubbed the 'Rum Ram King' by former host Denise Hunt in last year's competition, Romain Virgo also showed that he was king of Digicel Rising Stars when he placed first. The competition's youngest winner, Romain is keen on producing high-quality music...