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Carnival Catwalk Is Now Streaming on NBC’s Peacock- A First for T&T.
After a spectacular run in Trinidad and Tobago and across the Caribbean, Carnival Catwalk has officially stepped onto the global stage. The ground-breaking Caribbean fashion competition series premiered August 1st on NBC’s Peacock streaming platform, marking a historic achievement for Caribbean television.
Carnival Catwalk is the first reality TV series created and produced in Trinidad and Tobago to be acquired by a major U.S. streaming network, a milestone moment for the country’s creative industry and the wider Caribbean.
With Executive Producers Jerome “Rome” Precilla, Gian Franco of Pavilion Entertainment, and Rodney Seemungal of SGP Studios at the helm, the show is a dazzling celebration of Caribbean creativity, culture, and craftsmanship.
“This is huge for our local design industry, the Carnival industry, the TV film industry, Tourism and our Culture” said Rome. “This series was built using a cast and crew of over 180 creatives that was 98% local. Editors, camera operators, producers, stylists, production managers, models, you name it. We’ve proven that our creatives, our vision, and our culture are world-class and the world is watching. This is our story being told by us!”
A Launchpad to Global Recognition
Carnival Catwalk features 10 designers from diverse backgrounds from around the world competing in high-stakes challenges that blend the essence of Carnival with the glamour of high fashion. With a grand prize of $100,000 and an all-expenses-paid trip and feature at Milan Fashion Week, the competition offers more than just prestige; it’s a launchpad to global recognition.
Viewers are treated to behind-the-scenes drama, electrifying runway moments, and emotional journeys as the designers pour their hearts into creations that honour the soul of Carnival. The show also features a panel of expert judges and celebrity guests from the Caribbean fashion and entertainment worlds lead by head judge Miss Universe 1998 Wendy Fitzwilliam and features Project Runway Season 9 winner Anya Ayoung-Chee, bringing sharp critiques and star power to the mix. The show is hosted by T&T entertainer Rome and Jamaican TV Host and “Karnival Kween” Kandi King.
“Carnival Catwalk gives the world a front-row seat to the immense skill, passion, and pride that goes into our Carnival culture and how that translates to fashion,” said Gian Franco. “Our
A Space for Soca Too
The series is also a powerful platform for Caribbean music, featuring over 150 Soca tracks throughout its nine-episode run. By streaming on Peacock, which boasts over 41 million subscribers, the show significantly expands the reach of soca artists across North America and beyond.
“We are urging everyone in the Caribbean and the diaspora to stream Carnival Catwalk on Peacock,” said Rodney Seemungal. “This is our opportunity to show the power of our region and to keep the door open for more Caribbean productions to enter the global space. We thank our amazing judges, our dedicated crew, and especially the Government of Trinidad and Tobago, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Tourism, and the Ministry of Culture and Community Development for their crucial support.”
Carnival Catwalk now joins the ranks of global reality TV powerhouses on Peacock, which also hosts “Love Island USA”which became the number 1 reality TV show in the US and the ever popular “Keeping Up With The Kardashians”. As of the date of this release Carnival Catwalk sits at #3 on the “Peacock Picks” rankings on the platform’s homepage. Stream Carnival Catwalk now on Peacock.
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Bob Marley Foundation to Jamaica: “We’ll Rise Again.”
What has been described by the National Hurricane Centre as the most catastrophic hurricane of 2026 – Hurricane Melissa, has moved past Jamaica and now moves onward to Cuba and neighboring territories. In the aftermath of the brutal natural disaster, videos across social media show fallen trees, massive swells, invasive water courses through streets and byways and certainly, infrastructural wreckage. The people of Jamaica, though resilient, are in need of strength and aid to rebuild.
The Bob Marley Foundation and the Bob Marley Museum, in a social media post said despite having gone through the hurricane, “we’re still standing.” The honorary organizations that stand in memory of Jamaica’s most loved icon, Bob Marley, relayed via social media, “The winds may have shaken us, but they could never break our spirit.” Noting that the journey to rebuild will not be an overnight one, the post read, “but together, we’ll rise again- stronger, more united and full of love.”
Consistent in the Marley legacy’s tone and posture of love and unity, the expression continued, “We can’t wait to spread the message of peace and love with you once more and help in whatever way we can. Until then, hold on to hope and remember – every little thing is gonna be alright.”
The government of Jamaica has created an official digital platform for information, and for the global community’s input where relief and assistance is concerned.
Visit https://supportjamaica.gov.jm. The website lists a preliminary needs list, which includes items such as batteries, bedding foam, flashlights, lanterns, mattresses, pillowcases, pillows, mobile storage units, heavy duty garbage bags and certainly much more.
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Kerlz Goes Independent Ahead of T&T’s C2K26.
Trinidad and Tobago female soca artiste, Kerlz is going solo. The entertainer has announced her departure from the A Team Band, via media release. A 13-year-journey with the band’s front-line has been dubbed, ‘an amazing run’ by the entertainer who says she is grateful for the experience and the foundation built over the years.
Having recently unleashed a new single called, ‘Medicine’ on D’ Guitarman Riddim alongside fellow soca artistes, Ding Dong and Salty, Kerlz, whose real name is Kerlene Joseph, says she is excited to enter this new chapter. “I extend my deepest and most sincere thanks to the A Team Band for the incredible opportunity and the platform they provided me over the past 13 years,” she said, adding, “The journey has been formative and I will always cherish the music we created and the stages we shared together. I wish the entire A Team family nothing but the very best in all their future endeavours.”
Memories made and cherished, the singer now has her heart set on maximizing the potential of her recent release, which is already gaining ground as the 2026 season comes into focus. With a powerful voice and a dynamic stage presence, Kerlz says she is ready to captivate audiences as a solo performer.
