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Jamaica Star
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The Gleaner Company's evening tabloid, publishing since 1951, and the paper of record for the dancehall. Where the Gleaner covered the music occasionally and from a distance, the Star covered it constantly and up close — stage shows, clashes, feuds and scandal — which makes its archive one of the richest documentary sources the music has.
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Blog-era entertainment sites: faster access to dancehall news, or rumour with a publish button?
Dancehall-focused blogs and entertainment sites, alongside newspaper entertainment desks at the Jamaica Gleaner, Jamaica Observer and Jamaica Star, have widened and sped up coverage of the culture, giving artists and fans same-day access to interviews, clashes and industry news. Supporters credit the newer outlets with democratising coverage and giving dancehall the daily attention traditional print rarely offered; critics, including veteran entertainment journalists, have argued that some online outlets prioritise speed and clicks over verification, publishing unconfirmed claims that a slower editorial process would have caught. Neutral framing; no verdict. Sources: Jamaica Gleaner entertainment desk; Jamaica Observer entertainment desk; DancehallMag.
Stance: faster, more democratic coverage vs speed and clicks outrunning verification