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The sounds of Jamaican theatre are set to get an upgrade as Scotiabank provides J$5 million to support the acquisition of state-of-the-art sound equipment for the Little Theatre. The contribution will help modernise the technical capabilities of one of Jamaica’s most enduring cultural spaces, while also creating opportunities for aspiring practitioners to develop skills in sound and technical production. Beyond the new equipment, a portion of Scotiabank’s support will fund a training programme for participants from communities surrounding the theatre, as well as students at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, helping to build a pipeline of talent equipped to work behind the scenes in Jamaica’s creative industries. “Scotiabank’s support allows us to do more than improve the quality of productions on our stage; it allows us to pass valuable technical skills on to another generation,” said chairperson of the Little Theatre Foundation, Marisa Benain.

John Oliver made a couple of jokey references to his new corporate parent on Sunday's Last Week Tonight. Oliver did not address Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, owner of Last Week Tonight's network home, HBO, on last week's episode. But he did slip in a couple of quips about Skydance, which also acquired Paramount last year, on Sunday's edition. More from The Hollywood ReporterDuring his main segment, which was about generic medications, Oliver brought up the U. S. Food and Drug Administration's inspection of the overseas companies that produce these drugs. "You should know while surprise FDA inspections are common for U. S. factories, most FDA inspections done overseas are actually announced beforehand, allowing manufacturers to both prepare for them and potentially hide any issues," he explained. "In fact, one study found that the odds of a facility receiving the most severe inspection outcome are over 250 percent higher for unannounced inspections, which just makes sense, doesn't it? You clean up when you know people are coming over. "Oliver then made a joke about the studio his own show tapes in.

Grammy season is officially on. First-round voting for the 69th Annual Grammy Awards opens today (October 12) and runs through to Thursday, October 22. This round determines all the Grammy nominees for all the categories of the awards. Following that, the next big date on the Grammy calendar will be the official nominations announcement on November 16. Albums released from August 31, 2025, through to August 28, 2026 are eligible for consideration. Although the official number of albums submitted for the Best Reggae Album category is yet to be declared, music insiders believe that this year will be particularly interesting. As we do every year, we connected with our ‘Grammy Man in the Street’ Sean ‘Contractor’ Edwards, CEO of Contractor Music Marketing, for his thoughts on who will possibly make the top five nominees. “The 69th Grammy awards has 2300 new voting members which could significantly switch the status quo of nominees in each category,” Edwards told The Gleaner.

In the 1980s, the giant speaker dancehall setting was the barometer by which noted producer-businessman Kenneth ‘Skengdon’ Black could judge whether a song was a bona fide hit or not. The dance was the ultimate litmus test where an emerging talent, a new voice, a booming riddim and a vibesy selector with the right touch could ignite a crowd. And Black was one of those in the music ecosystem who was prepared to bankroll that street-certified chemistry with hard cash. Forty years later, the executive producer’s investment in Jamaican talent is getting another feature. Albums featuring Super Cat, Nicodemus and Little John will complete the digital rollout of the Skengdon album catalogue on November 20, through VP Records. The releases will pave the way for Skengdon Anthology — The Sound System • The Studio • The Legacy, scheduled for the first quarter of 2027, bringing together recordings from an enterprise whose roots ran deep into sound-system culture. For Black, the business began with people he knew and talent he trusted. “My involvement started before the Skengdon recording sessions. I already had relationships within sound-system culture ...

New streaming entertainment options are arriving this week, including a tribute to Norm Macdonald and a new Marvel series. Judd Apatow's documentary on Norm Macdonald is begins streaming on Netflix

‘Zero to All’ tour opens in Incheon before heading to Japan, Europe and the Americas Ateez (KQ Entertainment) Ateez will launch a new world tour in January, two months after releasing its 15th EP in November. According to the group's agency, KQ Entertainment, the "2027 Ateez World Tour 'Zero to All'" will begin with three concerts in Incheon, South Korea, from Jan. 22-24. The eight-member group will then perform in Japan, with concerts scheduled for Tokyo on Feb. 2-3 and Kobe on Feb. 13-14, before heading to Europe in April, North America in July and August, and South America in September. Additional cities and dates will be announced later. The tour's title, "Zero to All," reverses the wording of the group's 2018 debut EP, "Treasure EP.1: All to Zero. " According to KQ Entertainment, the name symbolizes Ateez's journey from its debut to its expanding global presence. Ateez's previous world tour, "In Your Fantasy," included sold-out concerts in Incheon and Kobe, while additional shows were added in Los Angeles, Orlando, Melbourne and Sydney to meet ticket demand. Ahead of the tour, Ateez will release its 15th EP, "Golden Hour: Part 6," on Nov. 13.

MusicRecursion, today at 6 p.m., Racy D’lenes Coffee Lounge, Eau Claire. Tune-in Tuesday: Joe Thielen, Tuesday at 6 p.m., The Lakely, Eau Claire. Jonny Lyons’ Tribute to Elvis and Cash, Wednesday at noon, Heyde Center, Chippewa Falls. Peter Phippen, Wednesday at 7 p.m., 2 Roots Gallery, Eau Claire. Two Rivers, Thursday at 5:30 p.m., The Plus, Eau Claire. Patrick McCoy & Friends featuring The Sliced Bread Jug Band, Thursday at 6 p.m., The Lakely, Eau Claire. Cap’n Seabeard, Thursday at 7 p.m., Mabel Tainter, Menomonie. Jim Pullman, Thursday at 7 p.m., 2 Roots Gallery, Eau Claire. Duane Shaw, Friday at 5:30 p.m., Jake’s Supper Club, Menomonie. Sue Orfield & Randy Sinz, Friday at 6 p.m., The Lakely, Eau Claire. Ethan Folkes, Friday at 6 p.m., The Plus, Eau Claire. A Cappella Extravaganza, Friday at 7 p.m., UW-Eau Claire, Schofield Hall. Melange Trio, Friday at 7 p.m., 2 Roots Gallery, Eau Claire. Another Road, Saturday at 1 p.m., Dixon’s Autumn Harvest Winery, Chippewa Falls. The Memories Reunion Show with original member John Lynch, Saturday at 2 p.m., Menomonie High School Auditorium. The Rundowns, Saturday at 2 p.m., River Bend Winery & Distillery, Chippewa Falls.

No late nights, no next-day hangovers. The capital’s afternoon parties are giving adults who still love to dance a way to relive their clubbing days without sacrificing their sleep. Put your hands up: Guests dance at an “Over 30, 030” session in Jakarta as the DJ spins nostalgic hits, particularly favorites among millennials, in this undated photo. (Courtesy of Over 30, 030/-)

The title of Crystal’s new Broadway show, “860,” shares a special connection with the home he lost to the 2025 Palisades Fire. Ryan ColemanMon, October 12, 2026 at 3:20 AM UTCRob Reiner and Billy Crystal in Los Angeles in 2025Credit: Michael Buckner/GettyKey PointsBilly Crystal says it was Rob Reiner who decided on the name of his new one-man show, 860. "I had these other titles, and the third one was 860," Crystal shared, recalling Reiner saying, "'What? That's the one. I love that.'"860 deals with the loss of Crystal and his wife Janice's home in Los Angeles in the 2025 Palisades Fire. Rob Reiner continues to inspire his friend Billy Crystal. Twenty-two years after his one-man show 700 Sundays won him a Tony Award, Crystal is heading back to Broadway with 860, a new one-man show that deals with the loss of his Los Angeles home in the 2025 Palisades Fire. Crystal detailed the development and production of the show on Sunday's new episode of CBS Sunday Mornings. "I had these other titles, and the third one was 860," Crystal told anchor Tracy Smith. He was looking back on a conversation he had with Reiner before the Princess Bride director's death at 78 in December.

Key PointsDiane Keaton's children are paying tribute to their mom one year after her death. Dexter White, whom Keaton adopted in 1996, noted it's "the everyday moments that remind me just how much I wish you were still here. "Duke Keaton, whom Keaton adopted in 2001, simply wrote, "I love you Mom ❤️ Thinking of you every day. "The love Diane Keaton's children have for their mom transcends even death. It's been exactly one year since the Oscar winner died at the age of 79 from bacterial pneumonia. Tributes haven't stopped pouring in from Keaton's famous friends from across her six decades in Hollywood. But it's the Annie Hall star's two children who are keeping her memory alive. Keaton's daughter Dexter and son Duke testified to Keaton's loving legacy as a mom on Sunday, with a pair of heartfelt social media posts commemorating the first anniversary of her death. "It somehow feels like yesterday and forever ago all at once. I'm still trying to get used to a world where I can't call you, have you there for a hug, or go on adventures with you," Dexter wrote on Instagram.

Pro Shop raised $24 million in Series B financing to expand its media, entertainment, live events, and commerce businesses. Arthur M. Blank Sports and Entertainment led the round. New investors Causeway Media Partners and Ares Sports, Media and Entertainment funds joined returning investors including the PGA Tour, Powerhouse Capital, and Phoenix Capital Ventures. Pro Shop plans to invest the capital in digital media, original programming, talent-led franchises, premium live events, competition formats, and social-first content.

Brent LangMon, October 12, 2026 at 2:14 AM UTCQuentin Tarantino Teaming with Sacha Baron Cohen on West End Play ‘The Popinjay Cavalier’Shakespeare. Ibsen. O'Neill. Tarantino? Throughout its storied history, the West End has played host to the greatest playwrights. Now, Quentin Tarantino, the director of classics like "Pulp Fiction" and "Inglourious Basterds," is bringing his snappy dialogue, pop culture obsessions, and talent for mayhem to the London stage. He will write and direct "The Popinjay Cavalier," "a rambunctious comedy of deception and disguise inspired by the grand swashbuckling epics of stage and screen. " Or so the show notes go. Sacha Baron Cohen of "Borat" and "Bruno" fame has been tapped to star in the production, which will hold previews beginning February 23, before officially opening on March 18. "I'm keen with anticipation to give the West End a great night out," Tarantino said in a statement. Baron Cohen was more enthusiastic and profane. "Quentin called, I said yes before he even got to say his first 'motherf — er.' When the best director in the world calls, you don't ask questions.