PEOPLE Celebrated director Spike Lee was announced as Jury President of upcoming Cannes Film Festival. The choice makes Lee the first African-American selected to head the panel in the festival’s history. In a statement posted on the festival website early Tuesday morning, the Oscar-winning director said he was “honored” to be chosen for the important … Continued
A call is being issued for qualified registrants to sign up for the 4th Annual Gen-Y Factor Singing Competition as auditions begin next month. Director of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mrs. Brenda Lettsome-Tye said that the theme this year is “Battle of the School(s): Glee Edition” and is open to students only between the ages … Continued
Another to a long list of wins, people across the world are now celebrating the recent launch of “The Black News Channel”, the first 24-hour news channel created “by black people, for black people” in the United States of America. The new network founded by former Republican. J.C. Watts now reaches 33 million households in … Continued
Gayle King was highly criticized on social media for asking Bryant’s longtime friend Lisa Leslie about his 2003 rape case. The “CBS This Morning” co-host said the short clip left out most of the wide-ranging interview. Gayle King has since responded to backlash by blaming CBS for its edited clip of the conversation. In a … Continued
Singers are invited to register for the 2020 Gen Y Factor Competition under the Theme “Battle of the Schools-Glee Edition”. Students between the ages of 15 to 29 can register at any Virgin Islands’ secondary or tertiary institution. Registration forms can be downloaded from the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports web page at bvi.gov.vg. … Continued
The press.net has reported that critically acclaimed superstar 50 cent has received a star on the Hollywood walk of fame. The ‘Candy Shop’ hitmaker was honored with his very own star on the famous sidewalk in Los Angeles on Thursday. And to celebrate the special occasion, his close pal Eminem gave a moving speech in … Continued
Caribbean National Weekly.com has reported that Grammy winning Reggae artist Koffee is set to perform during Super Bowl weekend, from January 31st to February 1st at Marlins Park, Miami. The rising Reggae star was recently added to the list of performers for the Viewtopia Music Festival, one of the biggest preludes to the NFL Super … Continued
Jamaican Reggae Superstar Koffee made history on Sunday when she copped her first Grammy becoming not only the first woman to do so but also the youngest to ever do it. She was awarded for her incredible album “Rapture”. In her acceptance speech she “thanked all the producers and everyone who helped to make Rapture … Continued
In what can be considered one of the greatest tragedies of our time, basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Giana are now dead among 7 others following a helicopter crash on Sunday. Officials have already identified all 9 of the victims which includes Baseball coach John Altobelli, his wife Keri and their daughter Alyssa. … Continued
VI Consortium ST. THOMAS — Dreamfest 2020 — a reggae extravaganza in St. Thomas held Saturday night at the Crown Bay parking lot — brought out Virgin Islanders by the thousands, making for a spectacular event put on by Westline Production and PumpStation Entertainment, and sponsored by major players such as the V.I. Port Authority, … Continued
