By Elise Brisco/USA TODAY– Bobby Caldwell, who famously sang R&B hits including “What You Won’t Do For Love” and “Open Your Eyes,” has died. He was 71.  The soulful singer-songwriter’s wife, Mary Caldwell, announced his death on his official Twitter account Wednesday, saying he died at home.  “Bobby passed away here at home. I held him tight in my arms as he left us. I am forever heartbroken. Thanks to all of you for your many prayers over the years,” she wrote.  She … Read entire article »

On Friday, March 31, 2023, Le P’ti Club presents the seventh edition of its Prestigious Women of Excellence Awards. The weekend event by Retro-Follies, a division of Le P’ti Club, presents the Caribbean International Recipients Hall — Women of  Excellence, recognizing 13 female leaders from various backgrounds in the arts, media and the political realm. Calibe Thompson of Island Syndicate and Island SPACE Caribbean Museum, and Suzan McDowell of Circle of One Marketing. | Photo: Island … Read entire article »

By Howard Campbell— Junior English. Singer Junior English, whose career started in his early teens, died in the United Kingdom on March 10 at age 71. His sister, Angela Osekreh, confirmed his passing. English (real name Lindel Beresford English) was a fixture in British reggae for over 50 years. He made his name as a lovers’ rock artiste throughout the 1970s when home-grown reggae began taking shape through bands like Aswad, Steel Pulse, and Misty In Roots. He had hit songs … Read entire article »

BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer writer entertainment— LIFE-CHANGING! That’s how Rachel Stuart-Baker describes her Miss Universe pageant journey. This year marks 30 years since she strut down the runway as queen; Jamaica’s ambassador to the 42nd Miss Universe pageant. It was in 1993 that, as a college student studying television broadcasting, the opportunity to enter the Miss Jamaica Universe competition came. In April that year she won the contest and represented Jamaica at the Miss Universe pageant in Mexico. Rachel Stuart-Baker. “I … Read entire article »

By KAITLYN RADDE/NPR News— Customers shop at the Shuga Records store during the Record Store Day in Chicago on April 13, 2019. Vinyl record sales have been on the rise for 16 straight years, with an extra bump in demand during the pandemic. Kamil Krzaczynski/AFP via Getty Images— Vinyl albums outsold CDs last year for the first time since 1987, according to the Recording Industry Association of America’s year-end report released Thursday. It marked the 16th consecutive year of … Read entire article »