In the Spotlight Magazine

27/11/2023

This is amazing congrats to this Queen

: A kick to the spine was all it took to distort Sashagaye Thompson's life, leaving her with an injury to the lower back and damage to her pelvis, at just age nine.

Now, some 17 years later, the Spanish Town, St Catherine, native, who has had to use wheelchair because of that unfortunate incident, beams with pride at being conferred with a Bachelor's of Business Education degree from the University of Technology, Jamaica.

Read more: https://jamaica-star.com/article/news/20231120/wheelchair-user-stands-tall-collect-family%E2%80%99s-first-tertiary-degree

(Contributed photo)

14/09/2023

Have you heard of the Singing Chef from Connecticut named Milton Samms?
Well here he is, originally from Dulaney Park, Kingston Jamaica now reside in Bridgeport CT.

He said he's been singing since a tender age, showing potential jumping on the bed and singing in the hairbrush where is family embraced his talent.

With a Gospel root, his Singing and performances have captivated audiences in Jamaica and across the States. It also landed him in the top position on the famous talent show, amateur night at the Apollo Theater in New York City where he won the competition in 2014.
Here is a highlight https://youtu.be/co6x0NiqDjE?si=c-Ib1AzYrN7Ap-Io

He is skilled in the kitchen where his specialty is seafood. He says he has 3 original sauces you have to try, the Supreme sauce, The drift, and Fever fire.
You can fine him and his sauces at Supreme Grill
4 Waldron Ave, Nyack, NY 10960

He is ready to pursue his singing career and is taking bookings for events and will travel where needed.
He recently performed at the Caribbean Jerk Festival in Bridgeport CT and was featured on the local radio station Onelove Radio (OneloveCT.com) by the The RenieLove Inspirational Shows
He is currently busy in the studio cooking up his next hit so look out for Mr. Milton Samms the Singing Chef serving you FOOD, FUN and FLAVOR, I think he should create a sauce with that name lol.

In the meantime you can get his music by streaming milton samms on spotify, youtube, apple music and itunes.

Follow him on all social media platforms FB, YouTube and Tictok Milton Samms and on
Instagram; Milton Samms and Singingchefja.
Also look out for his newest single "Hold on"

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8jjGQjX/

https://youtube.com/?si=irmgO9POhdL-BPQy

22/07/2023

He is finally speaking in a video made Friday July 21st. It's really great to see him doing better. I must say his family certainly protected his condition being leaked. Whatever it was Thank God his doing well.

Welcome Jamie Foxx

Jamie Foxx gave fans an update on his recovery in his first official video since his April hospitalization for what his daughter Corrine Foxx described at the time as “medical complication.& #…

27/04/2023

Chile BREAKING NEWS reports are that Jerry Springer, one of the most influential and controversial figures in TV history, has died ... TMZ has confirmed.

Jerry hosted the smash hit syndicated talk show "The Jerry Springer Show" for 27 years ... and it was never a boring moment on the raucous and wild show -- which was known for its outrageous guests who usually got into crazy fights as the audience cheered, "Jerry, Jerry, Jerry, Jerry!"
A family spokesperson says Jerry was battling a "brief illness." Our sources tell us it was pancreatic cancer that was diagnosed a few months ago, and this week he took a turn for the worse.
The spokesperson says he died Thursday morning, peacefully at his home in the Chicago area.
Condolences to his family. Rest in Peace Jerry Springer 🙏🏽
https://www.tmz.com/2023/04/27/jerry-springer-dead-dies/

26/04/2023

Harry Belafonte, who stormed the pop charts and smashed racial barriers in the 1950s with his highly personal brand of folk music, and who went on to become a dynamic force in the civil rights movement, died on Tuesday at his home on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. He was 96.

The cause was congestive heart failure, said Ken Sunshine, his longtime spokesman.

Born in Harlem on March 1, 1927, Harry Belafonte's parents were both of Caribbean heritage: his father, a chef, was from Martinique, and his mother, a housekeeper, from Jamaica. He spent eight years of his childhood with his mother's family in rural St. Ann, Jamaica, attending Wolmer's School in Kingston.


https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/25/arts/music/harry-belafonte-dead.html

13/04/2023

After all these investigating this is the result?
No charge for the murder/untimely death of Shanquella Robinson? Wowwwww

https://abcnews.go.com/US/federal-prosecutors-pursue-charges-shanquella-robinsons-death/story?id=98533498

06/02/2023

TRIBUTE TO THE LEGACY OF THE Hon. Robert "Bob" Nesta Marley on today his BIRTHDAY 🎂
No matter where you travel in the world, people will undoubtedly know of Bob Marley. His legacy is loved and respected by many, and his music is practically a religion on its own. And while many are familiar with his music, they may not know who he was and what his impact was on Jamaican culture.

Bob’s life and music have served as symbols for millions of the real power of music when it is made with love and passion.

Bob’s humble roots allowed him to channel all that he was into his music, and in doing this simple act, changed his whole country, and the rest of the world.

There has never been another artist like Bob Marley yet who has inspired so much political change, conversation, and practical change.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ONELOVE

27/01/2023

Randy Gonzalez, Dad of TikTok Duo Enkyboys, Dies of Colon Cancer at 35
Randy Gonzalez, who gained stardom alongside his 6-year-old son Brice, announced in April 2022 that he was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer
RIP Randy 🙏🏽 Prayers for the family.

https://people.com/health/randy-gonzalez-dad-of-tiktok-duo-enkyboys-dies-of-colon-cancer-at-35/

16/01/2023

Each January, the United States observes a federal holiday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. But did you know the holiday was created to be a national day of service? And while you're likely familiar with who King was, the holiday is a great opportunity to learn more about him. This year, consider spending your 3-day weekend learning about Martin Luther King Jr. and thinking about how you can implement his teachings in your own community
Here are some facts

Who Was Martin Luther King Jr.?
Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist minister from Atlanta, Georgia who made history as a civil rights activist in the 1950s and 1960s. He dedicated his life to advocating for desegregation, the right to vote, and labor rights—freedoms the Black community did not have at the time.

He spent his life preaching Christian values and organizing non-violent protests across the South. He led the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955 and organized the famous March on Washington in 1963, where he gave the famous "I Have a Dream" speech. In 1964 he won the Nobel Peace Prize for his work to end racial inequality through nonviolent measures.

In 1968, King was in Memphis, Tennessee organizing a national campaign when he was assassinated. Following his death, he was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal.

How to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Typically the holiday is celebrated with events, parades, and celebrations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day all across the country. But since we're experiencing a resurgence of the pandemic right now, celebrating at home is the best way to observe the holiday. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to do that—volunteer from home or spend the day learning about King's work and listening to his teachings. However you celebrate, remember that the day is intended to highlight not only how far we've come, but how far we still have to go to achieve racial equality.

HAPPY MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY Promote nonviolence ways of bringing about change.

15/01/2023

Well, she fought a good fight. She gave us laughs on top of laughs with her unique sense of humor, while battling cancer always 'Keeping it real'. Now she's no longer in pain no more suffering 😢 💔
I know alot of people all over the world is sad to tears right now as they learned the news of her passing 💔 because of the love invested. She brought smiles and laughter to alot of people who were going through tough times or missing their own grandparents.

Helen Davis was born in 1926
She was known for her presence on Social media with thousands of people watching every live.
Davis passed away on January 14th approximately 5pm 2023 at the age of 97.
Her granddaughter confirmed her passing hours after on The
Lottery Frappe and Laughs page.

At 97 she was sharp as knife her memory and faculties in tact, as she provided commentary on a variety of topics, such as relationships, celebrities, and healthy eating. She mentioned Oprah Winfrey quite a bit, certainly wish she had the chance to either meet or speak to her.

SIP America'a Grandma Queen Holla. Lottery Frappe and Laughs. There will never be another Holla as they say God broke the mold when He made her 🤗
Omgness oh how you will be missed dearly 😢
Prayers for the family, friends and fans alike. 🙏🏽

05/12/2022

Congratulations to Shanique Singh on being crowned Miss Jamaica World 2022.

Shanique bested twelve other delegates to win the national crown. Shanique is 25 years of age and a medical student at the University of the West Indies. At the competition, she also won the Beach Beauty and the Talent competitions.

The newly crowned Miss Jamaica World 2022 Shanique Singh’s court included –

1st Runner-up – Lineisha Davis

2nd Runner-up – Tahje Bennett

Wishing you a successful and inspiring reign. Congratulations also to the other brilliant and talented Jamaicans who competed for the crown.

Ok now Let’s bring home that crown

Jamaica has won the Miss World crown four times with Miss World 1963 Carole Crawford, Miss World 1976 Cindy Breakspeare, Miss World 1993 Lisa Hanna, and Miss World 2019 Toni-Ann Singh. Congratulations to the newly crowned queen.

Read more👇🏽
https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/entertainment/20221204/medical-student-shanique-singh-named-miss-jamaica-world-2022-0


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05/12/2022

Jamaican dancehall artiste Aidonia and his wife Kimberly Megan’s son, King Khalif Lawrence, passed away Saturday December 3rd.

Khalif, age 9, reportedly lost his battle with cancer.
Condolences and prayers to the family. So heart breaking, 💔
Sending prayers 🙏🏽 for strength and comfort as they are grieving.

https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latest-news/aidonia-receives-support-from-entertainment-fraternity-after-sons-passing/

08/09/2022

REST IN PEACE Queen Elizabeth ll

Buckingham Palace said the queen, who was 96, died peacefully at Balmoral Castle, her estate in the Scottish Highlands. Her son became Britain’s new monarch, King Charles III.

08/09/2022

(CNN)Former CNN anchor Bernard Shaw died Wednesday of pneumonia unrelated to Covid-19, Shaw's family announced in a statement Thursday. Shaw was 82.

Shaw was CNN's first chief anchor and was with the network when it launched on June 1, 1980. He retired from CNN after more than 20 years on February 28, 2001.

During his storied career, Shaw reported on some of the biggest stories of that time -- including the student revolt in Tiananmen Square in May 1989, the First Gulf war live from Baghdad in 1991, and the 2000 presidential election.
Prayers goes out to the family and friends. Rest in peace

https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2022/09/08/media/bernard-shaw-obituary/index.html

04/09/2022

Congratulations to Miss Giajay Natural Gift & Body Shop Toshami Calvin who was crowned Miss Universe Jamaica 2022 Saturday evening September 3rd.

Calvin was crowned by Miss Universe Jamaica 2021 Daena Soares inside the Grand Ballroom at the AC Hotel Kingston. She was also named Best in Evening Gown and tied with Miss WiPay Jamaica Shanique Singh for the Essence of Beauty award.

Miss Millennium Paving Stones Ltd Rachel Silvera was named first runner-up, while Singh was named second runner-up.

Miss Universe Jamaica will the proud representation of Jamaica at the 2022 Miss Universe pageant. The official date and host country have not yet been released; however, the Miss Universe Organization has informed its national directors that the next staging of the pageant will be held in the first quarter of 2023.

Congratulations Toshami 🎊


Photo; courtesy of the Jamaica Gleaner