The revolutionary meaning of Grenada’s ‘Jab Jab’ and why more Black Americans should travel to Spicemas

Grio Green Book: “Playing Jab” at J’ouvert in Grenada is unlike any other carnival celebration. TheGrio got a front row seat ...
Asharq Al-Awsat

When Dementia Steals the Imagination of a Children’s Book Writer

Katie Engelhart Robert Munsch wrote “The Paper Bag Princess,” “Love You Forever” and other classics by performing them over ...

What we learnt from Lionel Richie’s memoir, from ‘that’ affair to Jacko’s underwear

Never mind his four Grammy awards, his $200m (£149m) fortune or, for a 76-year-old, his remarkable head of hair. It seems to ...
The Daily Progress

Virginia hotel that starred in 'Dirty Dancing' inducted into Historic Hotels of America

Mountain Lake Lodge, the Southwest Virginia resort where parts of the film “Dirty Dancing” were filmed, has been inducted into the Historic Hotels of America. “This has been a dynamic journey, and we ...
BroadwayWorld

Review: DIRTY DANCING at Chateau Neuf

Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click. Dirty Dancing has finally arrived at Chateau Neuf, promising fans a chance to ...
Asheville Citizen-Times

From 'Dirty Dancing' to 'Summer Camp,' curl up with a movie shot in Western NC this fall

Western North Carolina's scenic landscapes have served as a backdrop for numerous films over the years. The Biltmore Estate is a particularly popular filming location, featured in movies like "Forrest ...
TravelPulse

Jamaica Entry Rules, Requirements, Fees: What Travelers Need to Know

Jamaica will be in high demand this fall as the Caribbean destination looks to put the finishing touches on yet another record year for tourism. But before they arrive, travelers will want to brush up ...
The Jamaica Observer

Jamaica lead Trinidad at half time in World Cup qualifying game

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Bailey-Tye Cadamarteri’s first senior international goal has given Jamaica the lead against Trinidad and Tobago at half time in their Concacaf Group B men’s World Cup qualifier at ...
The Jamaica Observer

‘I rep Jamaica through and through’ — Bolt on allegiance debate, Tokyo expectations

TOKYO, Japan – Global track and field icon Usain Bolt has weighed in on the controversial issue of athletes switching allegiance, insisting that representing Jamaica was never up for debate during his ...
People

Woman, 50, Accused of Drunken Dancing on Flight and Swearing at Cabin Crew: ‘Save Your Moves for Another Time'

The incident, which forced the pilot to abort takeoff, reportedly took place during a flight from Sydney to Queenstown in Australia on July 21 Gabrielle Rockson is a staff writer-reporter for PEOPLE.
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How One Line Turned 'Dirty Dancing' Into a Pop Culture Legend

The air is thick with tension at Kellerman’s. The resort’s summer dance show is in full swing, the audience claps politely, ...
abc7NY

14-year-old boy shot in leg in Jamaica, Queens; no arrests

JAMAICA, Queens (WABC) -- Police are investigating after a 14-year-old boy was shot in Queens on Friday. The shooting happened just before 10:30 a.m. on Jamaica Avenue and 150th Street in the Jamaica ...