Seasoned journalist, poet, author and lyricist Narada Wijesuriya recently clinched the state television award for the lyrics he penned for the tele drama ‘Thaththa’. Narada’s song ‘Hadannata Wehi Binduwak’ was nominated for the award togeth

The latest edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) was held in Panjim, Goa held recently honoured, critically acclaimed and award winning Sri Lankan filmmaker, Sumitra Peries who was invited to grace the occasion to commemorate the

Well known film producer Dr. Arosha Fernando’s latest movie production ULA LENI will be released in the CEL film circuit theatres including Regal Colombo, Lido Borella as a limited 2K gap release from December 6. Award winning Dramatist Hemantha Pr

The Pussycat Dolls have announced they are embarking on a reunion tour next year 10 years after they revealed they were taking a hiatus to pursue solo careers. However one member of the band - Melody Thornton - won’t be joining them on the road, a

His role as the villainous Loki has earned him household name status. Yet Tom Hiddleston has revealed that he never actually auditioned for his now-famous role and admitted that he really wanted to be lead character Thor. During an interview on The T

Concepts of television reality programmes are more often designed based on social trends that emerge from time to time. The theory behind this is the ultimate objective to woo audiences to live, feel and relate to the television reality experience. T

British rock band The Who became the first act to receive a paving stone on the Music Walk of Fame in London on Tuesday, in the unveiling of a new cultural attraction that echoes the starry sidewalks of Hollywood Boulevard. Following the presentation

Ukrainian Bogdan Senchukov wants to carve his way into the Guinness Records: by making the world’s biggest collection of musical instruments from matchsticks. Already, 15 of his real-sized instruments, including two guitars, accordions, violin and

With the joyous season of Christmas rapidly approaching, the “Silent Hands” theatre group will stage “Sorry Wrong Chimney” on the 29th and 30th of November from 7.30 pm onwards at the Lionel Wendt. Directed by Jehan Bastians and Neidra Willia

Twenty five years after those six iconic small screen Friends debuted on NBC, they are getting back together again. The Hollywood Reporter reveals that talks are under way for a Friends reunion special that would bring back all six main cast members

The most beloved cartoon characters in the ‘history of mystery’ are getting a new look. The official teaser trailer for Scoob! was released on Monday and it showed off new modern makeovers for Scooby-doo, Shaggy and the whole mystery solving gang

Fantastic! was what it turned out to be, as Greg Andrew positioned himself on the piano, donning himself in a flashy red suit, taking control of the evening blues. Celebrating the works of Sir Elton John, one of the most iconic figures in pop history

Harry Potter star Scarlett Byrne has wed Playboy heir Cooper Hefner after a four-year engagement. The English actre

Veteran actress Chandra Kaluarachchi who made significant contributions to Sri Lankan arts, as a theatre, film and television actress, bade farewell to the nation yesterday. Chandra Kankanamge Kaluarachchi who was born on April 6, 1943, passed away l

‘Kanchanamala Live in Concert’ featuring popular actress and songstress Kanchanamala Mahawithana will be held at the Elphinstone Theatre, Colombo on November 10 at 6.30 pm with Prof. Patrick Rathnyake, Sanath Gunathilake, Pooja Umashankar, Dilant

The National Film Corporation (NFC) Chairperson and General Manager who were summoned before the Human Rights Commission for hearing on Friday, November 1 had not turned up. The case was according

With global productions of plastic amounting to 300 million tons per year, there is currently 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic debris floating in the ocean right now. Now, more than ever, plastic has become a significant danger to the ecosystem and ou

Back by popular demand, Asia’s most iconic drag queen Kumar will be back in Sri Lanka to entertain his many fans on 2nd November at the Taj Samudra. Singaporean born Anita Dorai who is bringing down Kumar for yet another hilarious show filled with

New images and songs from ABC’s upcoming live broadcast of The Little Mermaid Live! were released Tuesday, ahead of next week’s broadcast. Among the new promotional shots put out include in-costume photos of Queen Latifah, who portrays Ursula, Au

Soon the BMICH will be a hive of activity when about 800 boys of the College by the Sea gather to rehearse their upcoming musical extravaganza. The show is sure to enthrall the audience as the evening of song, dance and music unfolds with students, t

The third death anniversary of music maestro Pandit W. D. Amaradeva falls on November 3. The ardent music enthusiast, started studying music under yesteryear music director Mohamed Ghouse who was quick to recognise his unique talent as a violinist an

Late Prof. Ediriweera Sarachchandra’s “Bava Kadathurava” (Birth and Beyond) was initially produced by him in 1989 and the music composition was done by late Dr. W.D.Amaradeva. After 23 years the new production was done by Mrs. Lalitha Sarachcha

A film festival featuring 7 Sinhala movies musically directed by Pandit W. D. Amaradeva will be held in Colombo from November 1 to 3, to coincide with the music legend’s third death anniversary. The films wi

Veteran filmmaker Udayakantha Warnasuriya’s newest cinematic treat ‘President Super Star’ will be screened islandwide from October 25. The story spiced with humour and wit, revolves around a reality T

Dr. Victor Rathnayake’s newest solo musical concert series ‘Sarasa – Rathnamaya Gee Amanandaya’ will be held at the Bishops College, Colombo on October 25 at 6.30 pm.The crowd-pulling singer has included a variety of popular songs including s

Kollywood’s much hyped sports action film ‘Bigil’ featuring Super star Vijay and Nayanthara will come as a Diwali Festival release in the CEL Circuit on October 25. It will be screened at Majestic - Colombo, Jaffna, Capitol, Kingsley, Ruby, Ero

Small screen audiences in Sri Lanka will be in for another big treat when the newest reality programme ‘Cash Taxi’ unspools on ITN every Saturday at 6 pm starting from this Saturday - October 12.The dazzling programme spiced with entertaining quo

‘Maya’, a production by the Mind Adventures Theatre company, unfolded its great performance on 8th September, at the Lionel Wendt Theatre. The play was written and directed by Tracy Holsinger and the music direction was by Ruvin de Silva. The pla

Janitha Marasinghe’s long awaited and much hyped political comedy which was earlier scheduled for release in April this year, will now be releasing from Wednesday, September 11, in the CEL circuit cinemas i

The singing superstar Ariana Grande has sued Forever 21 for $10 million, accusing the fashion retailer and a beauty company started by its billionaire founders’ daughters of piggybacking off her fame and influence to sell their wares. In a complain