Nathan Lane shines in Broadway comedy 'It's Only a Play'

  “It's only a Play,” the latest revival of Terrence McNally's show business comedy is packed with plenty of timely jokes, wise cracks and a stellar cast but Broadway veteran Nathan Lane is the undoubted star of the show.

Taylor Swift named Billboard's Woman of the Year for second time

Country-turned-pop singer Taylor Swift has been named Billboard's Woman of the Year becoming the first artist to win the honour more than once, the music industry trade magazine said on Friday.

Actress Leven Rambin walks the red carpet

Actress Leven Rambin walks the red carpet at the premiere of World War II film “Fury” at the Newseum in Washington.

Eco Safari Lodge first to be BiodiversityConscious®

A ground breaking milestone in the eco tourism industry took place recently when the Palpatha Eco Safari Lodge, became the first of its kind in the industry to be certified as a BiodiversityConscious® Lodge.

Cathay Pacific conducts Hong Kong ‘Sales Blitz’

The Sales and Marketing team of Cathay Pacific Airways visite a few of the top travel agents in Colombo dressed in the traditional attires of the top destinations that they are promoting, including the Japanese Yukata and a Korean Hanbok amongst others.  

Dine at OZO’s EAT

OZO Colombo’s all-day dining restaurant, EAT, introduces an incomparable dining experience during the weekends, allowing guests to sample food from around the world.

Russian GTV on FAM tour

Top Russian Travel Agents (GTV FAM GROUP) came to Sri Lanka ona ten day familiarisation tour.

California parrot that vanished for four years returns speaking

The owner of a parrot that spoke English with a British accent says the bird went missing for four years, only to return speaking Spanish and asking for someone named Larry,...

Wife-carrying competition brings whimsy to Maine

Men with their wives slung over their shoulders bounded over log hurdles and charged through a muddy pit on a mountainside in Maine on Saturday,...

Obama girls, Malala, Lorde make Time’s ‘influential teens’ list

The daughters of U.S. President Barack Obama, entertainers, a Nobel laureate and a girl baseball player all made Time’s annual list of most influential teenagers,...

Penelope Cruz named ‘sexiest woman alive’ by Esquire magazine

Spanish actress Penelope Cruz has been named this year’s “sexiest woman alive” by Esquire, the men’s lifestyle magazine said on Monday.

Actress Reese Witherspoon arrives

Actress Reese Witherspoon arrives for a gala screening of the film “Wild” during the 58th BFI London Film Festival at Leicester Square in London October 13, 2014.  REUTERS

Dhammika launches ‘Manmaadhawee’

Young tele drama director Dhammika Tissera recently started work on his newest small screen creation ‘Manmaadhawee’.

‘Sansare Piyasatahan’ marks 21st anniversary

A special programme was held at the BMICH last week to mark the 21st anniversary of Ananda Abeynayake’s popular ‘Sansare Piyastahan’...

Oktoberfest 2014 kicks off at Mount Lavinia Hotel

The festivities for Oktoberfest 2014 kicked off with a ‘tropicalized’ feel last week at the enchanting beachfront of Mount Lavinia Hotel,...

Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds expecting first child

Blake Lively and her actor husband Ryan Reynolds are expecting their first child, the actress confirmed on Monday with a picture of her baby bump on her...

Jennifer Lawrence says photo hacking is sex crime: magazine

Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence, one of dozens of actresses, models and celebrities whose intimate images have been posted online,...

‘Hairgate’: iPhone hit by new social media storm

First there was bendgate... now brace yourself for hairgate.

Oktoberfest with Chef Wolfgang at the Bavarian German Restaurant & Pub

Yet another year to celebrate Germany’s largest festival…..where better than at The Bavarian German Restaurant & Pub.

In conversation with Dr.Eng

“Sri Lanka has the highest rate of hospitalisation for Asthma but patients don’t know that it is treatable.

Common Emergencies with Children

Most injuries are minor as the skull protects the brain, but any child should be watched closely for signs of a more serious problem for up to 48 hours after the injury.

Heart health what you need to know

Resident Consultant Cardiologist of Lanka Hospitals Dr. Lalaniw Kapurage continued the discussion stressing that most people are unaware of the danger...

“Sri Lanka UN-REDD Programme”

It’s one of the buzzwords in the decades-old climate change negotiations. REDD-plus (Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation)...

Bad news and a bad day for Leo-Virgo- Libra

Act with great care throughout the day. Your peace-of-mind could be disturbed by the activities of others and you could become fearful.

Good news and a happy day for Aries- Taurus- Gemini- Cancer- Scorpio-Sagittarius- Capricorn- Aquari

People will get to know your work even to some extent and you’ll therefore get a chance to make contacts with rich and influential people.

Harry & Cressida Back On!

There was a mixologist crafting speciality cocktails, a dance floor packed with 40 of his closest mates and even a surprise burlesque show.

Flag Faux Pas

Miley Cyrus got a little too cheeky for Mexican authorities September 16. During her sold-out concert in the city of Monterrey,...

Jen Shows Her Love

About 270 miles from Gwyneth Paltrow's L.A. abode, Jennifer Lawrence made it clear Chris Martin belongs to her now.

Jennifer's TV Return Hewitt talks heading back to work after baby

A happy cocoon. That's how Jennifer Love Hewitt describes life with Brian Hallisay, 35, her actor husband of almost a year,...

Spa Days for Her Kids!

Guess this is Gwyneth Paltrow’s idea of ¬being a hands-on mom. A source says the Oscar winner, 42, regularly schedules body massages for daughter Apple,...