November 21, 2025 1:01 pm
Fatima Bosch of Mexico has been named Miss Universe 2025 in a scandal-hit competition where she emerged as a fan favorite after she was berated by a Thai pageant director during a live-streamed meeting, triggering a walk out by contestants. MORE..
“Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman was posthumously honored on Thursday with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. MORE..
France’s Louvre Museum will install 100 external cameras by the end of 2026 as part of measures to tighten security after last month’s spectacular heist, its director said on Wednesday. MORE..
Roblox is stepping up its age verification system for users who want to chat with other players and implementing age-based chats so kids, teens and adults will only be able to communicate with people around their own age. MORE..
Op-Ed: The Wonders of Guangwushan-Nuoshuihe UNESCO Global Geopark: A Lesson for Sri Lanka’s Tourism.
Rabih Alameddine’s blend of family comedy and wartime tragedy, “The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother),” has won the National Book Award for fiction. MORE..
Two Miss Universe judges have resigned days before the annual beauty pageant, with one of them accusing organisers of rigging the selection process. MORE..
Disney has released the first teaser trailer for the upcoming live-action remake of the animated film “Moana.” MORE..
US rapper Eminem has taken legal action against an Australian beachwear company called Swim Shady, saying its name is too similar to his trademarked rap pseudonym Slim Shady. MORE..
France’s Louvre Museum on Monday closed a gallery hosting Greek vases and office spaces as its structures designed in the 1930s are in a dire state, the world’s most visited museum said, less than a month after a daring heist exposed its vulnerabilities. MORE..
A court in Singapore has sentenced an Australian man to nine days in prison for grabbing Hollywood star Ariana Grande at a movie premiere. MORE..
Tom Cruise accepted an honorary Oscar at the Governors Awards, delivering an emotional speech about his lifelong passion for filmmaking. MORE..
Shah Rukh Khan was present at a grand event in Mumbai along with the founder and chairman of the Dubai-based Danube Group, Rizwan Sajan, as they unveiled a landmark property named Shahrukhz. MORE..
The popular Labubu dolls that have ignited a global frenzy may light up movie screens in the future, the Hollywood Reporter said on Friday. MORE..
Google’s YouTube and Walt Disney said on Friday they had reached an agreement to restore Disney-owned networks to YouTube TV, after a fee dispute left millions of subscribers without access to U.S. Election Day programming and major live sports events. MORE..
A viral video clip of ‘Derana Little Star - Season 10’ winner, Siheli Thurya’s amazing performance during a reality show has now gained over 312.7 million views on TV Derana’s YouTube channel, becoming the single most-watched YouTube Short from a Sri Lankan channel. MORE..
The latest celebrity brought to Saudi Arabia in the kingdom’s push to become a global entertainment destination: MrBeast, the most popular YouTuber on the planet. MORE..
The second annual TikTok awards were a resounding success, showcasing a diverse range of creators who have captivated audiences across the platform. MORE..
The late Chadwick Boseman is set to receive a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. MORE..
Hip-hop artist Akon was arrested last week in suburban Atlanta after he didn’t show up in court to face a ticket for driving with a suspended license. MORE..
Sabrina Carpenter is headed to the movies. The pop star will lead her first major studio feature with a new musical at Universal Pictures. MORE..
Pokemon lovers, here’s some good news. The first-ever permanent outdoor Pokemon theme park, PokePark Kanto, will officially open its doors on Feb 5, 2026. MORE..
Squid Game star O Yeong-Su has been acquitted of sexual misconduct charges by a court in South Korea. MORE..
After its world premiere at the Busan International Film Festival, acclaimed Sri Lankan filmmaker Vimukthi Jayasundara’s “Spying Stars” is set to have its Indian premiere with a Red-Carpet Gala Screening at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) on 22 November 2025. MORE..
Sri Lankan singing sensation and ‘Derana Dream Star - Season 9’ winner Falan Andrea will be representing Sri Lanka at the 30th Asian Television Awards 2025 in Jakarta, Indonesia. MORE..