Stage drama and performance theatres to re-open with 50% attendance
The government has decided to allow the reopening of the country’s stage drama and performance theatres from July 15, 2020.
However, permission has only been...
The Simpsons ends white actors voicing characters of colour
The Simpsons will no longer use white actors to dub ethnic minority characters, the producers of the long-running animated series have announced.
The decision, announced...
DG of Health Services issues guidelines for reopening cinema halls
The Director General of Health Services, Dr. Anil Jasinghe has issued guidelines for cinema halls with regard to resuming screenings.
The instructions were published in...
‘That ’70s Show’ actor Masterson charged with multiple rapes
US actor and Scientologist Danny Masterson has been charged with raping three women at his home in the Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles prosecutors said...
‘Pointer Sisters’ founding member Bonnie dead at 69
Bonnie Pointer, one of the four original members of The Pointer Sisters sibling musical group, has died at the age of 69, a statement...
Beyonce decries bigotry in message to graduates
Beyonce on Sunday delivered a message to the graduating Class of 2020, marking their achievement with a speech amplifying messages of the Black Lives...
Indonesian moviemakers bet on homegrown superhero universe
Marvel's Avengers may bring in billions at the box office but Indonesia is taking on the likes of Captain America and Iron Man with...
Canadian rocker Bryan Adams apologizes over ‘racist’ COVID-19 post
Canadian rocker Bryan Adams apologized Tuesday after a backlash and accusations of anti-Chinese racism over his online rant about the pandemic forcing the cancellation...
Hollywood artist tutors Arabic-speaking kids during pandemic
It was during a phone conversation with her sister back in Qatar that the idea clicked for Hollywood animation artist Reem Ali Adeeb.
Like other...
Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer Tony Allen dies aged 79
Allen, who was one of the world's greatest drummers and worked closely with Fela Kuti, passed away in Paris.
Nigerian drummer and composer Tony Allen, who worked...
