Entertainment news from Sri Lanka and beyond: film, music, television, awards and the people behind them — from Serendib News.
Sri Lanka’s Prathibha Liyanarachchi delivered a strong and graceful performance at the Miss World 2026 Talent round, showcasing her multi-skilled talents while…
Japanese contemporary art icon Yayoi Kusama, renowned for her polka dots, pumpkin sculptures and immersive “Infinity Mirror Rooms,” has died at 97. Kusama died…
British actor Tim Curry, best known as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Pennywise in It, has died at his Los Angeles home aged 80.
Country music icon Dolly Parton has died peacefully in Nashville at the age of 80. Across a seven-decade career, the beloved entertainer became a global…
A female giant freshwater stingray named Boramy, caught in Cambodia’s Mekong River, weighed around 300kg and measured nearly four metres long. After being…
Sri Lanka’s Prathibha Liyanaarachchi has secured a place among the Top 23 finalists in the Miss World 2026 talent competition, competing against contestants…
Sri Lankan vocalist Sashika Nisansala has been honoured with the Diamond Excellence Award as Sri Lanka’s Most Popular Female Vocalist of the Year – 2026,…
The Ladies’ College Old Girls’ Association will host Retro Riot on September 5 at Ladies’ College, featuring carnival rides, food, music, entertainment and fun…
Yulan Drew, Shane Wijesooriya and Sahan Sahashra have been crowned Mister Global Sri Lanka 2026, Mister International Sri Lanka 2026 and Man of the World Sri…
Sri Lankan singer Raini Charuka Goonatillake has been honoured with the Diamond Excellence Award as Sri Lanka’s Most Popular Female Contemporary Music Artist –…
Sri Lanka has advanced to the Top 60 at the Miss World 2026 Top Model Fast Track event. The Top Model finals will be held later, with the winners to be…
Miss World Sri Lanka Prathibha Liyanarachchi has made history by becoming the first Sri Lankan contestant to reach the finalists in the Miss World Sports…
New York-based Sri Lankan Indian artist and researcher Abiraahmi has released KAPALI, her first self-produced electronic music project inspired by Chennai’s…
Australian television and music icon Johnny Young, creator and longtime host of Young Talent Time, has died following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He…
Three students from Gateway College Negombo — Netul, Niduka and Daishika — have brought international recognition to their school and Sri Lanka by securing…
Two students from Sivali Central College have earned international recognition at the Mathematics Olympiad in Mongolia. Thevindu Dharmadasa won a Bronze Medal…
Three Scouts from S. Thomas’ College have been selected to represent Sri Lanka at the 16th Korea Jamboree 2026 in South Korea. Led by Prime Minister’s Scout…
Sri Lankan crime thriller “Missing Threads,” directed by Joshua Alailima, has made its Hollywood debut with a launch event in the United States. Featuring a…
Giga Foods has expanded its presence in Malabe with the launch of Solo Bowl and Indian Affair, offering a mix of contemporary meals and authentic Indian…
Scope Cinemas will anchor entertainment at the Shoppes at City of Dreams Sri Lanka with a new five-screen multiplex, unveiled during the red carpet premiere of…