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Jamaica Gleaner

  • Janique McKenzie leads St Catherine search for Miss Universe Ja queen

    St Catherine has officially begun its search for the parish’s next queen under the new parish-level format of the Miss Universe Jamaica competition, with Parish Director Janique McKenzie leading the effort to find a standout representative for the national stage. Casting began on March 15, with auditions in Portmore and Spanish Town. So far, 14 contestants have been selected, each bringing their own charm, confidence, and potential– but the search is far from over.

  • Celine Dion eyes Paris stage comeback

    PARIS (AP): Near, far, wherever she is … Celine Dion is heading back to Paris. Confirming clues that have been popping up, tantalisingly, on posters around the French capital, a person involved in the planning told The Associated Press that Dion will play autumn concerts at the La Defense Arena. The person spoke on condition anonymity to discuss the closely guarded preparations, and did not give details. Representatives for Dion in the United States did not immediately respond to questions.

  • University Dance Society moves from tragedy to triumph with ‘Homage’

    Tragic events around the start of preparations for its 2026 season caused the University Dance Society (UDAS) at The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona campus, to decide on Homage as its title and theme. The tragedies included the devastation to the island caused by Hurricane Melissa and the murder of a society member, Maya Ashley. Homage was paid to Ashley and to Ruddy Williams and Stephanie Williams in the shows, which were mounted on Saturday and Sunday evenings at the Philip Sherlock Centre for the Creative Arts.

  • Miley Cyrus returns to her ‘Hannah Montana’ roots

    LOS ANGELES (AP): Sporting that Hannah Montana blond hair and bangs, Miley Cyrus went back to her roots – celebrating 20 years of the TV show that launched the career of a real-life pop star. Cyrus reunited with cast members of Hannah Montana in Los Angeles on Monday evening for the premiere of the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special.

  • Woman pleads not guilty to trying to murder Rihanna and assaulting superstar’s family

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman from Florida pleaded not guilty Wednesday to the attempted murder of Rihanna. Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, of Orlando, also pleaded not guilty through her attorney to more than a dozen other felony counts in Los Angeles Superior Court.