Good Manners

The proverb ‘manners maketh man’ means that politeness and good manners are essential to humanity. Here, ‘man’ refers not just to men but to all humankind, who are men, women and children of both sexes. A person’s mannerisms and

FAB FEB A Night of Fabulous Entertainment

Zonta Club II Colombo, is a member of Zonta International a global organisation of women executives and professionals, celebrating 100 years of service and advocacy in 2019. Club II of Colombo charted in 1994 has successfully provided medical, educational and leadership programmes to less privileged and abused women, children and encourage youth leaders in our Society.

“Celebrating Beethoven” by SOSL

This year, people around the world are celebrating the 250th birthday of Ludwig van Beethoven, one of the world’s most phenomenal composers of classical music. Beethoven has inspired many musicians around the world and his work has successfully travelled centuries ahead, even after his death. The Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka (SOSL) has decided to bring the celebration to Sri Lanka as well, honouring the great musical legend and his incomparab

Rihanna dating ASAP Rocky

She split from Saudi billionaire Hassan Jameel last week after about three years of dating. But now it appears Rihanna has already moved on, into the arms of rapper A$AP Rocky, according to a report in The Sun. The old friends, who were reported to have had a romantic liaison or two in past years, were seen getting cosy at the 2020 Yams Day Benefit Concert on January 17 -- the same day the pop star and entrepreneur broke it off with Jameel. The p

4 Ride Ceylon Riders prepping up for the 4th Annual Tour of Jaffna

‘Ride4Ceylon’ an annual charity cycle ride through Sri Lanka will be flagged off on February 26, 2020 with 45 riders from overseas and the homeland riding for a common cause. The Ride kicked off in 2016 with an objective to raise funds for the Manipay Hospital in Jaffna. Believed to have been the ‘Colombo 7’ of the Northern Peninsula during yesteryear, Manipay had been bustling with life. But people couldn’t get maximum use out of its establishme

That Simple No

I am sure everyone of us has said it either once or have heard it being said - ‘I hardly have time for myself; am so busy attending all the goings on in Colombo and having to recover thereafter.’ This oft heard statement is not made by those who are engaged in some form of employment but by the social birds of Colombo who feel that they must be seen at anything and everything they are invited to.

Repeat Concert

The Chamber Music Society of Colombo in association with the Goethe-Institut, Colombo, will begin the year long celebrations of Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birth anniversary in 2020 with a concert devoted to the Bonnmeister’s chamber music. Sonatas, trios and his much neglected vocal music will be presented. Performing will be principals of the CMSC, Ramya Perera, piano, Sulara Nanayakkara, violin, Avanti Perera, viola, Saranga Cooray, cello, Ha

Best writer around?

Daniel Craig has hailed Phoebe Waller-Bridge as ‘the best f***ing writer around’ after she was recruited to spruce up the script for No Time To Die. The Fleabag creator, 34, was brought on to sharpen the script for the 25th James Bond film, which will also be Daniel’s last as 007. Speaking in the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly, Bond producer Barbara Broccoli admitted she is currently ‘in denial’ about Daniel, 51, leaving the franchise. Duri

Animated British royal comedy ‘The Prince’

Animated versions of Britain’s Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle will have supporting roles in a British royal family satire that will make its debut on AT&T Inc’s HBO Max streaming video service, the company said on Tuesday. “The Prince,” is the brain child of Gary Janetti, a producer on the outlandish animated hit show “Family Guy” and the groundbreaking sitcom “Will & Grace.” Reuters

The Journey WITH DILIP SENEVIRATNE

Dilip Seneviratne, the immensely talented pianist will be presenting “The Journey,” a musical concert, on the 14th of February, 2020 at the Lionel Wendt Theatre at 7.30 pm. The show will be his first solo concert in which he will take the opportunity to enjoy and celebrate his journey as a musician, from having no instrument at home to being able to accompany and perform with various great bands and brilliant artistes. Dilip began his journ

CLICK A Photography Exhibition & Sale

Hype Studio and Hype Events take the initiative to launch “Click”, a photography exhibition with a group of talented photographers who will showcase their collection of images communicating something extraordinary, about simple and ordinary things, objects, scenes, and events. The exhibition will take pl

Box Office: ’Bad Boys for Life’ Towers Over ’Dolittle,’ ’1917’

Universal’s “Dolittle” and “1917” found out what “Bad Boys” will do when they come for you at the box office. Sony’s “Bad Boys for Life,” the third entry in the Will Smith and Martin Lawrence-led series, beat expectations and towered over the competition during the Martin Luther King Jr. weekend. “Bad Boys for Life” earned $59 million over the traditional weekend and should cross $68 million through Monday. Heading into the extended holiday frame

The staggering amount Meghan and Harry can earn

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle shocked the world last week with their decision to ‘step back’ from senior royal duties and become ‘financially independent’. And on Wednesday, celebrity publicist Max Markson revealed the staggering amount of money the Duke and Duchess of Sussex could potentially earn in the future. Max, who is considered Sydney

Jayalath Manoratne passes away

The demise of award-winning actor, eminent writer and distinguished dramatist Jayalath Manoratne marked one of the saddest days in Sri Lankan arts, which will not be able to fill the vacuum in many generations to come. The renowned, multi-faceted artiste who excelled in all mediums, passed away early yesterday morning following a brief illness at the age of 71.

THE KILLING AND DISMEMBERING OF A LEOPARD In The Uda Walawe National Park

Once again conservationists have been horrified at the killing of an adult male leopard on the borders of the Uda Walawe National Park. The body had been dismembered – paws cut off and teeth removed – and the carcass carelessly thrown into a waterway that flows from the park, near Mau Ara, towards Hambanthota. Unlike Yala and Wilpattu, there is a much smaller population of leopar

‘1917’ upsets Hollywood awards

World War One movie “1917” and “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” set in 1960s Tinseltown, won the top movie prizes at the Golden Globes on Sunday on a night packed with upsets and hot-button issues at the start of Hollywood’s awards season. reuters

Aruna Cinema donates ‘Vishama Bhaga’ income for worthy cause

Well known film producer and director Sunil Aruna Weerasiri in a historic move, is donating all income generated from the screening of the movie ‘Vishama Bhaga’ in his Kiribathgoda Aruna Cinema, towards the fund aimed at eradicating kidney disease in the country.

2020

It is said that 2020 is an angel number and that when you keep seeing these numbers you are receiving confirmation from your Guardian Angels that you will achieve life’s goals. What a wonderful thought this is, since it allows us all to live with great optimism because we are now in the year 2020 and will achieve all our goals. Everyone has great hope wh

Nick Gordon dies on New Year’s Day

The late Bobbi Kristina Brown’s ex-fiancé Nick Gordon has died from a suspected drugs overdose, DailyMail.com can exclusively reveal. Sources said Gordon, 30, had a series of heart attacks after he was rushed into intensive care in Florida amid New Year’s celebrations. DailyMail.com understands his loved ones were informed of his death early today after doctors w

We have 10 years to save the world

Humanity risks irreparably damaging the Earth with climate change, Prince William warned last night. His dramatic intervention came as Britain recorded its hottest December day and unprecedented wildfires tore across drought-stricken Australia. William said the Earth was at a ‘tipping point’ and humans had just ten years to save the world. We can either continue on our present

Marvel announces Phase 4 projects

Marvel is bringing LGBTQ and transgender characters to the big screen in its next slate of movies. Kevin Feige, who has been in charge of Marvel Studios since 2007, confirmed the plans during a Q&A as part of the New Yor

New Year!

We begin a new year as well as a new decade this year. One tends at this time to reflect on the year just ended. It has not been a good one for me on the whole, but also brought some good times which will remain forever in the recesses of my mind, while I try to forget the bad ones.

Cats could lose $100m for Universal

The CGI-heavy movie Cats looks set to lose upward of $100million for makers Universal, after dismal takings at the box office. It comes after the much maligned star-studded CGI movie dropped to eighth place

Sumith Tissera Silently serving a cause

Marine Surveyor and well-known Canada-based businessman Sumith Tissera has earned respect and admiration for his extra-ordinary passion for music, films, media and artistes who have sparkled in those fields. This magnificent obsession has today made Sumith, the prime mover of the much talked about International Media Foundation (IMF) which has now spread its wings to the United States and Canada where he keeps the Sri Lankan flag flying high.

Buddhi k. steps down

Sri Lanka Film Exhibitors Association Chairman Dr. Buddhi Keerthisena has stepped own from his post. “As the Chairman of the association I worked tirelessly to recognize and defend the rights of film exhibitors. I discussed the problems of exhibitors with the highest authorities in the country. But now I feel I should step down since I need to relieve myself from hassles,” he said. “We actively participated in moves to streamline various sectors

Paris ballerinas, kick up a fuss over pension plans

Ballerinas in white tutus danced scenes from Swan Lake on the forecourt of the Paris Opera on Tuesday to protest against President Emmanuel Macron’s plans to scrap their special pension benefits. Behind them were banners reading “Culture in danger.” reuters

Kylie invites politics-weary Brits to ’call on your friends in Australia’

Australian popstar Kylie Minogue has invited weary Britons to forget politics and “call on your friends in Australia” in a tourism campaign launched in Britain on Christmas Day. Britain, which is responsible for the fourth largest number of tourists to Australia, has had a tumultuous political year with deep rancour over Brexit and its first December election in almost a century. reuters

Cats : fans slam beleaguered film

The newly-released movie version of Cats suffered another embarrassing moment when fans noticed Judi Dench’s hand was clearly visible in one scene. Tom Hooper’s high-budget blockbuster, which was released last Friday, was panned by critics, with last-minute edits being made a day before the premiere. And the latest faux pax to hit the movie saw Judi, 85, in character as Old Deuteronomy in one scene with her hand - complete with what appeared to

Anton pens more Christmas songs

Veteran lyricist and media personality Anton J. Fernando has written new Christmas songs this year for several newcomers and veterans. ‘Tharu Pokuru’ is one such song Anton has penned on behalf of the Galaxies band. It is sung by Ajith Perera, Roy Fernando, Priyantha Nawalage and Chaminda Wimalasena.

Hiru Christmas Party live on Dec. 25

Hiru TV will hold its 2019 Hiru Christmas Party at Avendra Gardens Hotel in Negombo amidst a large number of stars from 9.30 am onwards on December 25. The star studded ‘Christmas with Hiru’ (Hiruth Ekka Naththal) programme conceptualized by ABC media Group Chairman Reynorr Silva, will be telecast on Hiru TV from 9.30 am on Christmas Day, sharing the joy with its audiences in the live programme.