January 24, 2025 7:31 pm
A rare plant known as the corpse flower bloomed in Sydney on Friday for the first time in more than a decade, emitting an odour likened to rotting flesh and delighting thousands who queued for a whiff. MORE..
In the wake of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles that struck at the heart of the movie industry, an embattled Hollywood lined up behind the Netflix narco-musical about trans identity “Emilia Pérez” in Oscar nominations Thursday. MORE..
Set in India, Anuja, a short film about two sisters struggling to find joy and opportunity in a world intent on their exploitation and exclusion, has secured a nomination for Best Live Action Short at the 97th Academy Awards. MORE..
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced nominations on Thursday for the 97th Oscars. MORE..
Japanese TV host Masahiro Nakai, one of the country’s most recognisable faces on television, has announced that he is retiring after a sexual assault allegation that has rocked the country’s entertainment industry. MORE..
Hundreds of same-sex couples are set to tie the knot on Thursday as Thailand officially becomes the first Southeast Asian nation to recognise marriage equality. The landmark legislation, passed last year and now coming into effect, represents a monumental victory for the LGBTQ+ community after over a decade of relentless advocacy. MORE..
Prince Harry settled his privacy claim against Rupert Murdoch’s UK newspaper group on Wednesday after the publisher admitted unlawful actions at its Sun tabloid for the first time, bringing the fiercely-contested legal battle to a dramatic end. MORE..
Netflix announced Tuesday it will raise prices on most of its subscription tiers in the US and Canada after the streaming giant reported 19 million new subscribers in the last quarter of 2024. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s legendary fast bowler Lasith Malinga unveiled his maiden book, titled "Killer", at a grand launch event held in Colombo yesterday afternoon (20). MORE..
Move over billionaires. The first trillionaires are on their way. MORE..
Recognized by the BBC as the ninth destination on its prestigious list of “The 25 Best Places to Travel in 2025,” Sri Lanka continues to capture the imagination of travelers worldwide. MORE..
Recognized by the BBC as the ninth destination on its prestigious list of “The 25 Best Places to Travel in 2025,” Sri Lanka continues to capture the imagination of travelers worldwide. MORE..
Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan was out of danger, police said on Thursday, following stab injuries received in a scuffle with an intruder at his home in India’s financial capital of Mumbai for which he was undergoing surgery. MORE..
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has reportedly been attacked at his Mumbai home, and is currently admitted to the Lilavati Hospital. MORE..
Drake has scrapped a legal case against Universal Music and Spotify, in which he accused the companies of conspiring to boost the streams of Kendrick Lamar’s diss track against him, Not Like Us. MORE..
A groundbreaking milestone in South Asia’s tourism industry was achieved on January 10th with the grand opening of “Amba Yaalu”, the island nation’s first 100% female-staffed tourist hotel. MORE..
The Fantasy Nail Art Fashion Show 2025 kicked off on Sunday in Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo. MORE..
The Walt Disney Company committed $15 million to help with response and rebuilding efforts for the deadly wildfires that have scorched the Los Angeles area this week. MORE..
When wildfires destroyed parts of Los Angeles this week, real estate agent Jenna Cooper started asking friends for clothing and other items to help people in need. MORE..
A home reportedly belonging to Hollywood actors Leighton Meester and Adam Brody and another owned by actor Billy Crystal were among more than 1,000 buildings destroyed by wildfires raging across Los Angeles, including a blaze that started on Wednesday in the Hollywood Hills. MORE..
Spider-Man co-stars Tom Holland and Zendaya are engaged. MORE..
South Africa’s cricket legend and fielding maestro, Jonty Rhodes, has recently embarked on a unique adventure across Sri Lanka, exploring the island nation in a tuk-tuk. MORE..
Two wildly audacious films — Brady Corbet’s 215-minute postwar epic “The Brutalist” and Jacques Audiard’s Spanish language, genre-shifting trans musical “Emilia Perez” — won top honors at the 82nd Golden Globes on Sunday. MORE..
Angelina Jolie, Adrien Brody, Timothee Chalamet, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are some of the stars in the running for acting awards at this year’s Golden Globes, which take place in LA later today. MORE..
Actor Blake Lively sued “It Ends With Us” director Justin Baldoni and several others tied to the romantic drama on Tuesday, alleging harassment and a coordinated campaign to attack her reputation for coming forward about her treatment on the set. MORE..
