The Official Latin GRAMMY® After-Party will close out The Latin Recording Academy's week-long celebration honoring some of the biggest names in Latin music. The event will take place on Thursday, Nov. 15, immediately following the 19th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards® at Hakkasan Nightclub. Party guests will experience exclusive performances at the Latin Jazz Lounge by Latin GRAMMY® winner and jazz trumpeter, Charlie Sepúlveda, along with special guests Latin GRAMMY nominees Raquel Sofía and Néstor Torres; Manu Manzo, Andy Montañez and Marger Sealey will perform as well...

LOS ANGELES, CA – One hundred sixty-six features have been submitted for consideration in the Documentary Feature category for the 91st Academy Awards®.

Thursday, November 15, is the deadline to submit Oscars Submission Forms (OSF) in the general entry categories to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for 91st Academy Awards® consideration.  Films will not be accepted for consideration after the deadline.

Jonathan Farrington’s childhood dream of singing at the Apollo in New York was recently fulfilled as he wowed the crowd and advanced to the finals with his rendition of John Legend’s ‘So High’.

Farrington, who has soared to the top of the charts in his native Bahamas as a gospel singer, is now based in New York where he is pursuing a career as a recording artist. This year, he joined a Dreamgirls revue as the character CeCe, brother to Effie White and the creator of the fictitious girl group...

The Latin GRAMMY Premiere™ ceremony will be held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas on Nov. 15, during which thirty-nine out of the forty-nine categories will be awarded. Premiere, which is attended by more than 1,000 guests and is broadcast globally, is followed by the 19th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards® live on Univision from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas from 8-11 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central).  Live streaming will begin at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT via LatinGrammy.com and Univision.com/LatinGRAMMY...

The Bahamas  favorite election comedy play is back and funnier than before "Election 2017-The Final Shuffle" join the cast on one of the following dates: Friday 30th November 8pm, Saturday 1st December at 8pm and Sunday 2nd December 4pm at Bishop Michael Eldon Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now visit one of our ticket outlets,  contact the box office for group discounts 10 or more tickets 646-3964...

Freeport, BAHAMAS, October 31, 2018 – The countdown is on for the Blood Donors Society of  Grand Bahama (BDSGB)’s signature event of the year, Red Soiree, set for this weekend at the Grand Bahama Yacht Club.

Since the BDSGB was founded in May of 2017, President Lededra Marche said, the organization has been moving full speed ahead with its campaign to enlist residents from throughout the Grand Bahama to join its Volunteer Blood Donor Registry as a means of replenishing the blood bank at the Rand Memorial Hospital....

For centuries, Junkanoo has been the caviar that draws tourists to our beautiful islands from every strata of the earth, all in an attempt to secure a front row seat in a showdown of our cultural collisions. While profoundly fond of Junkanoo, tourists are also emphatically fond of the genius Junkanoo infused melodies created by our very own Julien Believe, as his music employs line dancing, catchy infectious rhythms and group participation. These pairings have landed the artist global success in titles such as The“Caribbean Slide”& “Party Ambassadors” featuring Ricardo Dru, Fadda Fox & Beenie Man. The genre now known as Junkanoo Pop has re-packaged our ageless treasure: Junkanoo and has opened the floodgates for Bahamian Artists...

Caribbean artists will soon have the opportunity to perform, record or earn a contract with the Sound Machine Atlanta as the company gets ready to expand at the end of a “phenomenal first year”. Executives say it comes as they seek to diversify the brand and provide an outlet to those who have the talent but not necessarily the opportunity to present their product to a major market.

The Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) announced today that acclaimed sports drama “Sprinter,” from executive producers Jada & Will Smith, will be the Opening Night film of this year’s festival, which takes place Wednesday, November 28 at the Palm Lawn at Grand Hyatt Baha Mar at 7:30pm. The announcement was made today by BIFF Founder and Executive Director Leslie Vanderpool.

Twenty-five features have been submitted for consideration in the Animated Feature Film category for the 91st Academy Awards®.

The submitted features, listed in alphabetical order, are: “Ana y Bruno”, “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch”, “Early Man”, “Fireworks”...

Several of the films have not yet had their required Los Angeles qualifying run.  Submitted features must fulfill the theatrical release requirements and comply with all of the category’s other qualifying rules before they can advance in the voting process...

The ultimate Oceanfront party spot, Taino by the Sea is going all out with tasty dinner and drink specials along with loads of tricks and treats for ultimate fun, not to mention the best costume competition and more. Be sure to book your reservations early and don't forget your costume! Facebook Event Page

This will be an amazing evening with the band that...

Oscar®-nominated producer Jennifer Fox will produce the 10th Annual Governors Awards for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Academy President John Bailey announced today.

Honorary Awards will be presented to publicist Marvin Levy, composer Lalo Schifrin and actress Cicely Tyson, and the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award will be presented to producers Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall on Sunday, November 18, at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center®.

“This 10th anniversary of the Governors Awards highlights five diverse artists whose contributions to American cinema endure through changing time and fashion... 

LOS ANGELES, CA – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, in partnership with E! Entertainment and Swarovski, announced today the launch of Action: The Academy Women’s Initiative, comprised of the Academy Gold Fellowship for Women, the Academy Directory and annual events, all designed to create opportunities for female filmmakers to connect, share their stories and celebrate inclusion. This year’s events will take place on October 15 in London and October 30 in Los Angeles, and will see the announcement of the first two recipients of the Academy Gold Fellowship for Women...

Geoff Emerick was a universally respected producer and engineer who brought creative boldness and innovation to countless recordings throughout his legendary career. In the 1960s, Emerick played a pivotal role in shaping the Beatles' signature sound, having lent his expertise to several of the group's groundbreaking albums, including Revolver, Magical Mystery Tour, and "The White Album," among others...

The Academy will present its 4th annual Careers in Film Summit on Saturday, October 6, at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. The day-long event will provide high school and college students the opportunity to learn about careers in the motion picture industry from Academy governors and members, Oscar®-winning and nominated filmmakers, and other industry professionals. The summit will feature such panelists as director Peyton Reed (“Ant-Man and the Wasp”), producer Nina Jacobson (“Crazy Rich Asians”), Oscar-nominated cinematographer Rachel Morrison (“Mudbound”), Oscar-nominated composer Mark Isham (“A River Runs through It”) and singer-songwriter Goapele (“#WhereIsBeauty”)...

GRAMMY® winner Otis Rush was one of the most influential guitarists of the Chicago blues scene, best known for crafting the city's "West Side Sound." With his passionate vocals, unique performance style, and jazz-influenced guitar playing, Rush set the standard for blues musicians in Chicago and beyond. He earned four GRAMMY nominations throughout his expansive career, and was awarded the Best Traditional Blues Album GRAMMY for Any Place I'm Going at the 41st Annual GRAMMY Awards®...

The trajectory of the Music Modernization Act has shown the power of music creators to effect real change. From its unanimous approval in the House of Representatives in April, to its passage in the Senate last week, we have seen unprecedented advocacy from the music community. With today's final passage of the bill in the House, we are one step away from the most sweeping music copyright reform since the 8-track tape era, and we look forward to this being signed into law...

Eight-time GRAMMY® winner Dolly Parton will be honored at the 2019 MusiCares® Person of the Year tribute on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, it was announced today by Neil Portnow, President/CEO of MusiCares and the Recording Academy™. Proceeds from the 29th annual benefit gala will provide essential support for MusiCares (www.musicares.org), a charity founded by the Recording Academy that ensures music people have a place to turn in times of financial, medical, and personal need. The tribute will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center two nights prior to the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards®...

The Latin Recording Academy® announced today that Erasmo Carlos, Dyango, Andy Montañez, José María Napoleón, Chucho Valdés, Wilfrido Vargas, and Yuri will receive this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Additionally, Horacio Malvicino and Tomás Muñoz will receive the Trustees Award. The honorees will be celebrated during a private ceremony to be held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas on Nov. 13th as part of the 19th Annual Latin GRAMMY® Week.

"We are proud to pay tribute to this remarkable group of talented artists and music professionals with this year's Lifetime Achievement and Trustees Awards," said Gabriel Abaroa Jr...