May 10, 2026 12:56 am
David Attenborough said he had been “completely overwhelmed” by birthday greetings as he turned 100 on Friday in a worldwide outpouring of affection for the British wildlife broadcaster after decades of trailblazing work. MORE..
The Harry Potter TV series has been renewed for a second season, with filming set to begin in autumn of this year, HBO has confirmed. MORE..
Ted Turner, the media maverick and philanthropist who founded CNN, a pioneering 24-hour network that revolutionized television news, died peacefully Wednesday, surrounded by his family, according to a news release from Turner Enterprises. He was 87. MORE..
Veteran film producer RB Choudary died on Tuesday (May 5) following a car crash in Rajasthan, India. According to The Times of India, Choudary was travelling with his nephew at the time of the accident, after attending a relative’s wedding. MORE..
Friends memorabilia, artwork and other valuables from the estate of Matthew Perry are being put up for sale at an auction to benefit the charitable foundation established in the actor’s name soon after his 2023 death. MORE..
The brightest stars in Hollywood, music, sports and style - led by Beyonce, Madonna and Nicole Kidman - hit the red carpet for the Met Gala, the Manhattan charity ball that doubles as fashion’s biggest night. MORE..
Colombian superstar Shakira gave a free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday night, an event that the city’s mayor said drew 2 million people to one of the world’s most iconic waterfronts. MORE..
Brief Garden in Beruwala has been featured in The New York Times Style Magazine’s latest feature titled “Nine Artists on the Gardens They’ll Never Forget.” MORE..
Academy Awards organizers issued new rules on Friday to clarify that acting and writing must be performed by humans and not artificial intelligence to be eligible for the movie industry’s highest honors. MORE..
Netflix on Friday said it would put filmmaker Greta Gerwig’s “Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew” movie in wide theatrical release next year, where it will play exclusively for more than 45 days - a first for the streaming service. MORE..
A new three-part documentary series is set to explore the private life of Princess Diana, featuring never-before-heard audio recordings that are expected to shed fresh light on her time within the royal family. MORE..
Prosecutors in California have filed a criminal charge against Britney Spears over her arrest last month for allegedly driving under the influence. MORE..
A spectacular brass astrolabe - or a hand-held astronomical computer - from the 17th Century, once part of the royal collection of Jaipur city in western India, has been sold for more than £2m ($2.75m) at an auction in London. MORE..
Aamir Khan has officially confirmed that a sequel to 3 Idiots is in the works, ending years of speculation around one of Hindi cinema’s most iconic films. MORE..
Prada is launching a limited-edition range of Indian-made sandals inspired by traditional Kolhapuri footwear, less than a year after the Italian luxury group faced a backlash for showcasing similar designs without crediting their origins. MORE..
Celebrations to mark the 100th birthday of renowned British naturalist David Attenborough start next week with a show delving deeper into his milestone 1979 TV series “Life on Earth”. MORE..
House of the Dragon” Season 3 has an official premiere date at HBO. MORE..
Taylor Swift has applied to trademark her voice and appearance in an apparent attempt to protect herself from artificial intelligence impersonations. MORE..
Michael is already shattering box office records. MORE..
Taylor Swift has topped Spotify’s first ever list of the most streamed artists of all time, published Thursday morning. MORE..
The “Beauty of Sri Lanka” photography exhibition, aimed at showcasing the island’s splendor to a global audience, is scheduled to be held on April 25 in Los Angeles, United States. MORE..
Warner Bros Discovery shareholders have approved the company’s $111bn (£82bn) takeover by Paramount in a deal which could drastically alter the media landscape. MORE..
French-Algerian author Kamel Daoud said Wednesday that he has been sentenced to three years in prison in Algeria for his book “Houris,” a recipient of France’s most prestigious literary award. MORE..
Red Easter, directed by U.A. Palliyaguru, stands today as a bold and compelling creative voice emerging from Sri Lanka to the global cinema stage. The film has already garnered significant international attention, establishing itself as a noteworthy presence in the competitive world of global filmmaking. MORE..
A three-part Netflix docuseries featuring former One Direction members Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson has reportedly been shelved. MORE..