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Five Crowns in Seventy- Four Years: The Untold Story of Black Women in Miss Universe (1952–2025)
When the Miss Universe pageant first began in 1952, it presented itself as a celebration of global womanhood, a glamorous stage where beauty, intelligence, and international representation merged into one sparkling crown. It quickly grew into one of the most…
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Why the Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 Fall of Gabrielle Henry Deserves Far More Attention
In the swirl of glitz, glamour, and global attention that surrounds a pageant like Miss Universe, some moments shine and some moments shock. The 2025 edition has been rife with drama and controversy. One of the most alarming, yet surprisingly…
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When Crowns Are Met with Contempt
In November 2025, what was meant to be a moment of glamour, celebration, and global unity at the Miss Universe 2025 pageant in Bangkok instead became a flashpoint for controversy one that exposed deep structural problems in beauty-pageant culture, illuminated…
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We Define Production
Welcome to Urban Vine and some of our daily dialogues as Jamicans who are lovers of culture and music. Today we sparked a convo about productions and great producers that have graced our radio waves and sound systems.First of all.…
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SPIRIT INNA ME
It’s all about the music. When Caribbean people together and make music. Its a whole vibe. One that speaks about us as a people.This vibe when frequencies and cultures meet its like a whole cocktail of spices. Phoenix Journey (Suriname/Dutch)…
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The Hustle Economy..Side Jobs Urban Entrepreneurship
The Hustle Economy: Side Jobs and Urban Entrepreneurship Urban life is expensive, and the hustle is real. From food pop-ups on street corners to Instagram boutiques, side jobs have become the backbone of modern city survival. The new economy isn’t…
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Albums & Superstars
Albums and projects have been dominating the social and media space over the course of the last month. Well for us music and culture lovers it has been an incredible year. From the shows l, performances, Albums, EPs and just…
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Nightlife Revival: How Cities Are Reclaiming After Dark Culture
Nightlife Revival: How Cities Are Reclaiming After Dark Culture When the sun sets, cities reveal another side of themselves. For years, nightlife was muted by restrictions, curfews, and safety concerns. But now, nightlife is back—and bigger than ever. Especially in…

