January 29, 2026 11:13 am
The scramble for tickets to K-pop band BTS’ comeback tour, which comes after a four-year hiatus, has seen Mexico’s president appealing to her South Korean counterpart to add more shows in her country. MORE..
Singer Arijit Singh has announced that he is stepping away from playback singing. MORE..
Victoria Beckham escaped the bitterness of a family feud with a trip to Paris on Monday to receive an award from the culture ministry for her contribution to the fashion and entertainment industries. MORE..
After more than 20,000 entries, a panel of international experts has selected the best images in the world of travel photography over the past 12 months. MORE..
Reggae legend Sly Dunbar, who played with everyone from Bob Marley to The Rolling Stones, has died at the age of 73. MORE..
A rare UK-Canada natural history co-pro will follow inhabitants at the world’s largest baby elephant sanctuary. MORE..
First lady Melania Trump hosted a private White House screening on Saturday of a new film documenting her life in the 20 days leading up to President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, the White House said. MORE..
American climber Alex Honnold has successfully scaled a Taiwan skyscraper without a rope, harness or safety equipment. MORE..
The much-anticipated release date of Siddharth Anand’s King, led by Shah Rukh Khan, is out. Set to be a major festive release, the film will hit the screens on December 24, 2026. MORE..
In southwest China’s Sichuan province, the annual Zigong International Lantern Festival kicked off on Friday, showcasing the centuries-old art of illuminated lanterns on a grand scale. MORE..
Harry Styles is officially getting ready for a seven-city residency, with the singer announcing his upcoming world tour, Together Together, on Thursday via Instagram. MORE..
‘Sinners,’ a Segregation-era vampire thriller starring Michael B. Jordan, stormed into the awards race on Thursday with the most Academy Award nominations of any film this year, landing a record 16 nods. MORE..
Take it easy and go quadruple diamond. The Eagles’ 1976 album “Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975” the bestselling album of all time in the U.S., has officially sold over 40 million units. That’s according to new certification from the Recording Industry Association of America. MORE..
US actor Ashton Kutcher has said he believes Hollywood is not pushing unreasonably high beauty standards, adding that wider society is to blame for the increasing desire to look perfect. MORE..
Taylor Swift has become the youngest female artist inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. MORE..
Netflix has updated its offer for Warner Bros Discovery’s streaming and film business and will pay completely in cash - as it looks to fend off rival Paramount Skydance in pursuit of the Hollywood studio. MORE..
Mrs. Sri Lanka World Sabina Yousaf has departed from the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) early this morning (21) to represent Sri Lanka at the 41st Mrs. World Pageant, which will be held in the United States. MORE..
Renowned travel guide Lonely Planet has highlighted 13 must-visit beaches across Sri Lanka, showcasing the island’s diverse and picturesque coastline that continues to attract visitors from around the world. MORE..
U.S.-based Universal Music Group struck a deal with Chinese music streaming service NetEase Cloud Music, the two music companies announced Monday. MORE..
Valentino Garavani, the jet-set Italian designer whose high-glamour gowns — often in his trademark shade of “Valentino red” — were fashion show staples for nearly half a century, has died at home in Rome, his foundation announced Monday. He was 93. MORE..
The recent blockbuster success of “Avatar: Fire And Ash” (2025) has given Zoe Saldaña a new career milestone as the highest-grossing actor of all time. MORE..
An app called “Are you dead” targeted at people living alone has gone viral in China, with surging downloads and widespread commentary on social media, prompting the company to introduce a subscription fee and change its name for a global audience. MORE..
Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down after 14 years at the helm of the studio that makes Star Wars, one of the highest-grossing Hollywood franchises in history. MORE..
Netflix and Sony Pictures Entertainment have reached a new agreement that would bring films such as “Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse” to the streaming giant’s customers worldwide after they play in cinemas, the companies said on Thursday. MORE..
After 1,336 days, the wait is over for Harry Styles fans - he has announced his return to music. MORE..