It was a challenge on social media, from my kindred reading buddies, to post the cover of a book that I have read and loved for seven continuous days and invite one other reader to the challenge each day of posting. I was in two minds on whether to

The Harvey Weinstein story: From studio to courtroom in 40 years. Here is a timeline recounting the highs and lows of over 40 years in the life of Harvey Weinstein. Once one of Hollywood’s most powerful executives, Weinstein is on trial in New York

The death of one of Britain’s most famous TV stars, “Love Island” host Caroline Flack, has sparked a debate over the behaviour of the tabloid press and whether social media companies need to do more to remove toxic content. The 40-year-old Flac

Debut Paramount’s family film “Sonic the Hedgehog” ignited over Presidents Day weekend with $57 million in North America and $100 million globally, the best showing ever for a video game adaptation. “Sonic” is expec

Star of Disney’s Queen of Katwe Nikita Pearl Waligwa has died aged 15 after being diagnosed with a brain tumour. Nikita Pearl played Gloria in the film - also starring Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o - about a chess prodigy from a Ugandan s

Screen Queen Malini Fonseka recently participated as a jury panel member of the 18th Pune International Film Festival held in India, together with renowned global film personalities. The award-winning actress was well received by the participants an

Prasanna Vithanage’s newest movie ‘Gaadi’ was presented with the Emerald Dove Award recently at the Chennai Independent Film Festival held in India. It was cited as a movie marking an independent milestone in cinema. Sajitha Anuththara, Dinara

Alankulama Films ‘Kathuru Mithuru’ will be the next release in the CEL circuit after the current movie screening. Kathuru Mithuru (Barber and Tailor) directed by Giriraj Kaushalya will feature Jayalath Manoratne, Mahendra Perera, Giriraj Kaushaly

Former movie producer Harvey Weinstein will not testify in his own defense at his rape trial, his lawyers said on Tuesday as they rested their case. Outside the presence of the jury, one of Weinstein’s lawyers told Justice James Burke that Weinstei

A Poodle was crowned “Best in Show” at the annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York on Tuesday, taking home the grand prize in the most prestigious competition for pure-bred canines in the United States. Siba, the finalist representing

Judging at New York’s Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show begins in earnest on Monday, the second day of competition in the annual showcase for pedigree canines, which culminates with the awarding of “Best in Show” on Tuesday evening. The event, c

Colombo is all set to witness a new era of trendsetters. Hi Life Exhibition, one of the most exciting and exclusive showcase of India with exclusive designs of haute couture, personal style, home décor & luxury pr

Abstract artist Sumali, exhibited her paintings in collaboration with Van Gogh Art Gallery, Madrid at the international contemporary art fair “Art Innsbruck 2020” organised from 15th to 19th of January in Innsbruck, Austria. The art fair has the

Box office newcomers “Rhythm Section” and “Gretel and Hansel” fumbled as “Bad Boys for Life” remained champions during a painfully slow Super Bowl weekend. Football’s biggest matchup is usually a slow time at movie theatres since Super

A dietitian has revealed the best four foods to snack on while trying to slim down and kick-start a healthy eating plan. Sydney-based expert Susie Burrell shared exactly how to stay healthy while enjoying additional ‘mini meals’ throughout the d

Britain’s Prince Charles will announce on Tuesday that U.S. pop singer Katy Perry will become an ambassador for the British Asian Trust to help its fight against child-trafficking, the charity said. Perry met the British heir-to-throne at a meeting

Four extremely talented musicians of the Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka took to the stage on the 31st of January at the Lionel Wendt Theatre to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven, one of the greatest composers of Classical music

First World War drama “1917” was the big winner at the BAFTAs on Sunday, picking up seven awards including best picture and director for Sam Mendes, at a glittering ceremony that made headlines for a glaring lack of diversity among nominees. The

Consultant Oncological Surgeon Dr. Naomal Perera clinched the Golden Fox award for the best debut director at the recent Calcutta International Cult Film Festival 2020. Dr. Perera who wrote the script and directed ‘Dada Ima’ (End of the Hunt), re

The Sinhala National Service of the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation will broadcast the 45-minute Sharddhanjalee musical programme from12 noon on February 8 (Navam Full Moon Poya Day).

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

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, educat

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 tra

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 t

‘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 Ma

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 wh

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. Sona

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

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,

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 opportu