February 25, 2026 2:42 pm
The acclaimed Pulitzer Center-supported documentary ‘Democracy in Debt: Sri Lanka Beyond the Headlines’ will receive two awards at the Second Jalgaon International Film Festival in India this year, for ‘Best Social Film’ and ‘Best Screenplay’, reports a press release. MORE..
Two Sri Lankan beaches — Mirissa Beach and Bentota Beach — have been ranked among Asia’s leading coastal destinations in the 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best Beaches list released by Tripadvisor. MORE..
Ryan Coogler has made history at the BAFTA Awards with a big win that has added a new feather to his career. MORE..
Popular Indian actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda have officially confirmed their wedding, making their long-speculated relationship public after nearly eight years. MORE..
Dark comedy “One Battle After Another” was the big winner at Britain’s top movie awards on Sunday, picking up six BAFTAs including best film and best director for Paul Thomas Anderson. MORE..
Sri Lanka has been rated the most affordable destination for foreign nationals to retire in 2026, according to the International Living 2026 Annual Global Retirement Index. MORE..
US President Donald Trump praised First Lady Melania Trump’s documentary ‘Melania’ for its box office success, while joking about the challenges of having “two stars” in one family, according to People. MORE..
Colombian pop star Shakira will perform in Mexico City’s Zocalo square in a free concert on the night of March 1, the best-selling musician announced together with the city government on Friday. MORE..
Netflix has officially released the first trailer for Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man. MORE..
Eric Dane, the actor best known for his roles on Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria, has died less than a year after revealing he had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He was 53. MORE..
Taylor Swift was 2025’s best-selling global artist of the year, the IFPI said on Wednesday (Feb 18), marking the sixth time she won the title from the organisation that represents the recorded music industry. MORE..
Bad Bunny continues to leap to new heights. MORE..
A man has been charged with terrorism-related offences over a plot to carry out an attack at a Taylor Swift concert in 2024. MORE..
Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor of matchless versatility and dedication whose classic roles included the intrepid consigliere of the first two “Godfather” movies and the over-the-hill country music singer in “Tender Mercies,” has died at age 95. MORE..
“Wuthering Heights” was No. 1 at the global box office with $82 million, ranking as the top worldwide debut of the year. MORE..
Chocolate lovers are experiencing sticker shock this Valentine’s Day. MORE..
The designer behind Hello Kitty is stepping down after 46 years, during which time she oversaw the feline character achieving world recognition. MORE..
Lionsgate and Saber Interactive have announced a new AAA video game based on the John Wick franchise, with the project revealed during Sony’s State of Play showcase. MORE..
The Berlin Film Festival opened on Thursday night with the message that new voices matter as Hollywood legend Michelle Yeoh recalled how the festival supported her early in her career. MORE..
Sky has announced “world first” plans to bring together several streaming platforms as part a single TV subscription. MORE..
Actor James Van Der Beek, best known for his starring role in US teen drama Dawson’s Creek, has died aged 48 after being diagnosed with bowel cancer. MORE..
Pop superstar Britney Spears has sold the rights to her entire music catalogue, the BBC has learned. MORE..
The British Museum has successfully concluded a four-month fundraising campaign, securing £3.5 million to acquire a rare gold pendant with significant ties to Henry VIII and his first wife, Katherine of Aragon. MORE..
In China, humanoid robots are serving as Lunar New Year entertainment, with their manufacturers pitching their song-and-dance skills to the general public as well as potential customers, investors and government officials. MORE..
Bad Bunny made history as the first Latin artist to deliver a Super Bowl halftime performance primarily in Spanish — and he went all out. The superstar staged an upbeat blowout for the books, complete with dancers, tons of Puerto Rican pride, and even a Lady Gaga guest appearance. MORE..
