April 5, 2021
Twitter swoons over Verzuz battle between the Isley Brothers and Earth, Wind & Fire
Sunday evening's Verzuz battle between The Isley Brothers and Earth, Wind & Fire was epic, to say the least. Social media enjoyed the legendary groups performing their timeless music alongside hosts Steve Harvey and Quarantine DJ D-Nice. Ron…
April 1, 2021
IMF sees global economy improving despite uncertainties
Economic growth led by the United States and China is accelerating, amplifying the risks of an uneven global recovery, the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said yesterday. “In January we projected global growth at 5.5 per cent in 2021,”…
April 1, 2021
Tourism Minister warns proof of vaccination for travel could be discriminatory
Jamaica's Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has cautioned global leaders that any requirement for proof of vaccination for travel, which does not take into account the unequal access and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines globally, could be considered…
April 1, 2021
Microsoft to sell reality goggles to army
US tech giant Microsoft is to sell augmented reality headsets to the US army in a bumper deal worth up to $21.9bn (£15.9bn) over 10 years. The headsets are based on its HoloLens product, which allows users to see holograms laid over their actual…
April 1, 2021
Cardi B, Burna Boy, Childish Gambino among the 2021 Brit Awards nominees
Cardi B, Burna Boy, Childish Gambino and more are among the nominees for the 2021 Brit Awards. The U.K. equivalent of the Grammys has nominated the "WAP" rapper for International Female Solo Artist against Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus,…
April 1, 2021
Lauren London, Snoop Dogg and Nas pay tribute to Nipsey Hussle on the second anniversary of his death
March 31st marks the second anniversary of the passing of Grammy-nominated rapper Nipsey Hussle. His music and influence have continued to affect many -- including, not surprisingly, his longtime girlfriend, Lauren London shared a photo of the rap…