Veteran comedian Tennyson Cooray passed away

Global music star Sia gives Sri Lankan YouTuber thumbs-up

By Easwaran Rutnam Global music star Sia says she loves the funny version of her track “unstoppable” by Sri Lankan YouTuber Sandaru Sathsara. Sandaru Sathsara, who has created a number of funny remakes of poplar songs, did one for ?unstoppable? giving his own twist to the music. Sia posted the remake by Sandaru Sathsara on her TikTok account saying “I love this!!!!”. The Australian born singer is best known for her tracks “Cheap Thrills” and “Chandelier”. (Colombo Gazette) @sia I love this!

14 Sep, 2022

Villain of Sri Lankan cinema Wilson Karunaratne dies

The villain of Sri Lankan cinema, Wilson Karunaratne, has died at the age of 79. The veteran actor, also known as Wilson Karu, was considered one of the best villains in Sinhala cinema. He also played the role of stunt director in several Sinhalese movies. Karunaratne has acted in more than 240 movies. He made his movie debut in the 1974 film Hadawath Naththo. (Colombo Gazette)

03 May, 2022

No Police complaint by Chris Rock after being punched by Will Smith at Oscars

The Los Angeles Police Department told multiple news outlets that comedian Chris Rock is declining to press charges against actor Will Smith, after viewers were left stunned when Smith walked up to Rock and slapped him during the Sunday night live broadcast of the Oscars. The incident happened after Rock, who was presenting the Oscar for best documentary feature, said that he was excited to watch Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith, in “G.I. Jane 2.” In December 2021, Pinkett-Smith?shared on Inst

28 Mar, 2022