HOME » The Scene
Royal party and read-a-thon mark big day for Dickens
(LONDON (Reuters) - Queen Elizabeth is throwing a star-studded party for him at Buckingham Palace and in Buenos Aires, leading cultural figures will gather in an old orphanage to read from his works.
Don Cornelius son says dad called before suicide
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The son of “Soul Train” creator Don Cornelius said on Thursday that his father called him shortly before taking his life, and that he was unhappy and in failing health but kept most of his feelings inside.
Rapper Dominic Weekes has set the sky as his limit
Passionate about a career in music, 20-year-old Dominic Weekes says he is committed to making a breakthrough as a Guyanese rapper to sing among the very best on an international level.
Donnie McClurkin ministered
You know you are in for a great performance when the main act for a concert has won three Grammy awards, ten Stellar awards, two BET awards, two Soul Train awards, one Dove award and one NAACP Image award for his work.
Making Dough – Pt. 2
Hi Everyone,Last week, in this 2-part series looking at the required water content for creating dough, I explained that there was no definitive answer as to how much water is needed to make dough.
The Scene Cartoon
The Scene Cartoon.
Jason Derulo, Jordin Sparks confirm relationship
(EUR) - Jason Derulo’s girlfriend Jordin Sparks is helping to nurse him back to health after he fractured his neck in a dancing mishap.
‘Politicizing Beyonce’ now a college course at Rutgers University
(EUR) - Who would have imagined that flashy singer and dancer Beyoncé would be considered a political figure?A course at Rutger’s University suggests the performer’s appearance, lyrics, and public appeal reflect that of something bigger than mere entertainment.
Most anticipated films of 2012 (part 2)
By Timothy AustinWhich five films are destined for Box office glory in 2012? The top grossing films of the New Year will no doubt be five of the most discussed sequels in recent cinematic history including the final chapter of an iconic comic book hero.
Sonia Noel Creative Arts Foundation launched
Guyanese and Caribbean fashion designer and entrepreneur Sonia Noel on Thursday evening launched the Sonia Noel Foundation for Creative Arts (SNFCA), through which she will foster and promote youth empowerment and sustainable development initiatives within the creative arts industry.
Parliament
These days, the National Assembly is one of the places where one can have the most laughs and not only from the repartee that comes from the few quick-witted parliamentarians still remaining, but also from the gestures and mannerisms of members of that esteemed House.
Making Dough – Pt. 1
Hi Everyone,We’ve all been there – trying to make dough for breads, roti(s) or bakes and being frustrated by not knowing exactly how much water to use, or, following the suggested amount of water stipulated in a recipe only to end up with an overly sticky mass or with loose dry bits of something far removed from dough.
Jennifer Westford
Jennifer Westford.
Makantali cleans up at Theatre Guild Awards 2012
Makantali, a Guyanese play written by renowned playwright Harold Bascom took top honours last Sunday evening when the Theatre Guild of Guyana held the 2012 Theatre Guild Awards.
Simpli Royal hosts second national dress contest
Come February 11, some of Guyana’s top designers will face off in Simpli Royal’s second annual National Dress Competition at the National Cultural Centre from 8 pm sharp.