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Afros, twists and plaits: Trinidad on a quest for more diverse hairstyles at schools after outcry

PORT OF SPAIN (AP) — Government officials are pushing to relax hair codes at schools in Trinidad and Tobago following a recent public outcry over nearly two dozen students who…

John McCarthy July 11, 2023

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From caterers to cowboy outfitters: Writers’ strike hits Hollywood economy

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) — Before Hollywood writers walked off the job in early May, Pam Elyea's prop house History for Hire filled an average of 53 requests per week for…

John McCarthy June 30, 2023

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Why Rastafari Smoke Marijuana For Sacramental Reasons and The Faith’s Other Beliefs

ST. JOHN'S — Members of the Rastafari religion and political movement have for decades been persecuted and imprisoned for their ritualistic use of marijuana. But the tiny islands of Antigua…

John McCarthy June 26, 2023

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Zendaya Sizzles In A Pink Babydoll Dress For Her Surprise Coachella Performance

INDIO, California — Zendaya marked her return to music in a show-stopping ensemble. On Saturday, April 22nd, the actress, singer, and producer (what can’t she do?) unexpectedly joined Labrinth on…

John McCarthy April 26, 2023

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Bad Bunny’s Ex-Girlfriend Files Lawsuit Seeking $40M

SAN JUAN (AP) — Bad Bunny’s ex–girlfriend is suing the superstar for at least $40 million over a well-known voice recording she provided the singer before he became famous. Carliz…

John McCarthy April 2, 2023

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Street Closings Announced For Caribbean Music Festival Tomorrow

FREDERIKSTED — Street closings have been announced in preparation of the Caribbean Music Festival’s Free Outdoor Community Concert hosted by the United Jazz Foundation and the USVI Department of Tourism…

John McCarthy February 16, 2023

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Born in the Bronx: Grammys Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) — The 65th annual Grammys celebrated the 50th anniversary of hip-hop on Sunday with performances from some of the genre's top names, including Grandmaster Flash, Missy Elliott, Lil Wayne…

John McCarthy February 6, 2023

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The Yutes and Tarrus Riley Link Up and Hope For ‘Better Days’

KINGSTON — The Yutes’ hot streak continues. Amidst their album rollout, they have dropped multiple singles featuring iconic Jamaican artists like Masicka and Govana; now, they return with Tarrus Riley on…

John McCarthy October 5, 2022

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‘Saggers,’ Is It Style Or Sloth?

Mary Sue Rich finally had enough. The council member from Ocala, Florida was tired of seeing the young people in her town wearing their pants low and sagging, and successfully pushed…

John McCarthy September 19, 2022

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Wayne James Premieres Cuba Movie While Challenging Conviction, Battling Blindness

UNION CITY — "Going…Going…Gone: The Grandeur of Golden-Age Cuba," a film by fashion designer and former St. Croix Senator Wayne James, premiered at New Jersey’s prestigious Musto Cultural Center. The…

John McCarthy April 27, 2022