Hollywood actress Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman are setting the mercury soaring at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. The actors attended the premiere of indie filmmaker Gregg Araki’s ‘I Want Your Sex’ at the Utah festival, reports ‘People’ magazine. Olivia Wilde, 41, as a provocative artist who hires Hoffman, 22, and makes him her sexual sub. The two actors engage in a variety of kinky activities, bondage, costumes included, onscreen. As Wilde recalled during the Eccles Theater premiere's post-screening Q& A, she and Araki, 66, knew the relationship between the characters "had to be so much more than just dom-sub. There had to be something that made you actually, weirdly, in a teeny-tiny way, root for them and to feel that they had actual chemistry and kind of loved each other”. As per ‘People’, after signing on to the project and debating her potential scene partners, Olivia Wilde said, "the second I met Cooper, I was like, 'huh, I love you’”. The film is co-written by Araki and Karley Sciortino, it centers on “a sex-forward Los Angeles art gallery (that) hosts a delightfully enigmatic sadomasochistic game”, per an official Sundance synopsis. The "outrageously playful sexual crusade”, it added, challenges “misaligned conceptions of kink/predation, exhibition, and generational predispositions toward sexual freedom and autonomy”. "I was just so excited by Greg's enthusiasm for the medium for the process”, the actress said during the Q & A alongside Araki, Hoffman, Gooding and Wonders. "I wish more people made movies like him." Araki praised his screen muse, saying, "I've been a long time fan of Olivia's since — remember when she was the bisexual hot girl (on The O.C.)? ... I think Olivia is a true, old-time, star”. Directing a movie "is 99 percent casting", said the filmmaker (who has now premiered 11 titles at the Sundance Film Festival). Meeting Wilde, he recalled, "I just said, 'To do this part, you got to just not give a f*** and just want to just f****** take the plunge because I don't want to compromise it. And she said, 'Let's go’. And the rest was history And then once Olivia was doing the movie, everybody wanted to be in it”. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
25 January,2026 08:01 PM IST | Los Angeles | IANSThe nominees of the 89th Academy Awards were announced a few days back, with some films getting big nods. A day after the announcement, Star Wars actor Natalie Portman took a moment to call out the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) for snubbing female-directed films at this year's Oscars nominations. Natalie Portman on snub of women-directed films At the Sundance Film Festival, Portman spoke to the media and shared her thoughts days after the Academy announced the nominations for the Oscars 2026. "So many of the best films I saw this year were made by women. You just see the barriers at every level because so many were not recognised at awards time. Between 'Sorry Baby' and 'Left-Handed Girl' and 'Hedda' and 'The Testament of Ann Lee'... extraordinary films this year that I think a lot of people are enjoying and loving, but are not getting the accolades they deserve," she said, as quoted by Variety. At the Oscars nominations, while Chloe Zhao's Hamnet picked up eight nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director, many other women-led films were shut out, reported Variety. Natalie Portman says that "so many women" were snubbed for award nominations, including for films like "Sorry, Baby" and "The Testament of Ann Lee": "We have a lot of work to do still."Variety Studio presented by @Audible_com pic.twitter.com/0klVn0s5RY — Variety (@Variety) January 24, 2026 Natalie Portman was present at the Sundance Film Festival for the world premiere of her film The Gallerist, directed by Cathy Yan. Portman features in the film alongside Jenna Ortega. It revolves around a desperate gallerist who conspires to sell a dead body at Art Basel Miami. About Oscars 2026 nominations On January 22, the Academy unveiled its highly anticipated Oscar nominations, setting the stage for what can be described as Hollywood's biggest night. Leading the race was Michael B Jordan's Sinners with a record-setting 16 nods, closely followed by A-list titles like One Battle After Another, Marty Supreme, Sentimental Value, and Frankenstein, among others. Among the leading acting awards, Timothee Chalamet scripted history as the youngest man with his third Best Actor nod at the Oscars. Others in the race are Leonardo DiCaprio (One Battle After Another), Ethan Hawke (Blue Moon), Michael B Jordan (Sinners), and Wagner Moura (The Secret Agent). International films scored well this time again, while the Animated Feature race was graced by the highest-grossing Hollywood toon, Zootopia 2, and Netflix's popular hit, K-Pop Demon Hunters.
25 January,2026 05:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentLollapalooza India Day 1 was a banger, packed with electrifying performances, but Yungblud’s set stood out as one of the most emotional and high-energy moments of the night. Yungblud's first-ever performance in India at Lollapalooza turned into one of the most talked-about moments as he got teary-eyed witnessing the love from India. He also paid tribute to rock icon Ozzy Osbourne. Yungblud breaks down while performing The visuals showed the singer visibly moved, soaking in the love from Indian fans who sang along to every word. Fans flooded platforms with clips from the performance with the caption, "YUNGBLUD performing to 70k people in India for the first time." Midway through the performance, Yungblud paused to speak directly to the crowd, opening up about his connection with the country. “India, I absolutely love you. Every time I come here, the love feels unreal,” he said. “I promise I’ll keep coming back – I want to be here every single year,” he added, prompting the loudest cheer from the crowd. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Riddhi Chakraborty (@thisisridz) His performance stood out for blurring the line between the stage and the audience. At one point, Yungblud stepped into the crowd while continuing to sing. One of the night’s most memorable moments unfolded when Yungblud noticed a banner from a young fan named Soham requesting a chance to play air guitar on stage. He invited the fan up, turning the spontaneous exchange into a standout highlight of the show. The emotional high point came towards the end of the set when Yungblud paid tribute to rock icon Ozzy Osbourne. He closed his performance with a heartfelt rendition of Changes. Yungblud says musicians are fans first In an exclusive chat with ETimes, the singer insisted that musicians are fans first. He shared, “People forget that on stage I get to watch a show every night. People think they’re coming to see me. I come to see them, too. Musicians are fans first. I get to watch fathers and daughters or fathers and sons find something in common. I get to watch people kiss, friends turn to each other and say they love each other when they’d never normally say it. Music evokes emotion and fearlessness.” Talking about Lollapalooza Day 2, it promises to be historic. All eyes are on Linkin Park, who are set to make their long-awaited India debut, alongside performances by Kehlani, LANY, Sammy Virji, Bloodywood, Calum Scott, Karsh Kale, OAFF–Savera, and more.
25 January,2026 03:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSony Pictures Entertainment and Amazon MGM Studios unveil the first trailer for Masters of the Universe, marking the powerful return of one of pop culture’s most iconic franchises to the big screen. Masters of the Universe trailer Masters of the Universe is reimagined as an epic live-action sci-fi action adventure. After being separated from his home for 15 years, Prince Adam (Nicholas Galitzine) is bored and wasting away in his corporate cubicle until he is drawn back to Eternia by the mystical Sword of Power, only to discover his world shattered under the ruthless rule of Skeletor (Jared Leto). The trailer ends on a battle between He-Man and a pretty badass-looking Skeletor. "As Adam transforms into the muscular He-Man, he is tasked with defending his home planet from the evil sorcerer Skeleto. Evil-Lyn is Skeletor's second-in-command and wields a magic wand topped with a crystal orb," reads the synopsis. As Eternia teeters on the edge of destruction, Adam reunites with his closest allies - Teela (Camila Mendes) and Duncan / Man-At-Arms (Idris Elba) - and embraces his destiny to become He-Man, the most powerful man in the universe. About Masters of the Universe Masters of the Universe is a sci-fi adventure movie based on the iconic 1980s Mattel toy line. Starring Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Alison Brie, James Purefoy, Morena Baccarin, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Charlotte Riley, featuring Kristen Wiig as the voice of Roboto, with Jared Leto and Idris Elba, the film delivers epic scale, high-octane action, and emotional depth, bringing a beloved world to life for a new generation. Travis Knight, known for Kubo and the Two Strings and Bumblebee, is on board to direct Masters of the Universe. Chris Butler penned the screenplay, following initial drafts written by David Callaham and Aaron and Adam Nee. Mattel Films' Robbie Brenner, Escape Artists' Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal and Steve Tisch are attached as producers. The live-action feature film Masters of the Universe from Amazon, MGM Studios, and Mattel Studios, based on the iconic franchise, will be released theatrically in IMAX and other premium formats in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu on 5th June, 2026 by Sony Pictures Entertainment India.
23 January,2026 01:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHollywood actress Kaley Cuoco has shared that she was "really scared" to leave her daughter for work. Kaley, who has a two-year-old daughter, Matilda, with her fiance Tom Pelphrey, was away from home for two months last year as she filmed new mystery thriller series ‘Vanished’, and she has praised her partner for making it easier, reports ‘Female First UK’. The Big Bang Theory told Extra, "I have to say I was really scared. Like, I had a 2-year-old and I was like, ‘Should I be, like, leaving for two months?’. I just didn’t know if that was the right decision. My fiance was just like, ‘You've got to go. I think this is going to be amazing for you’. So, he really encouraged me to go, and he took care of everything and we kind of swapped places for a minute and I couldn't have done it without him”. As per ‘Female First UK’, Kaley added that she has "much gratitude" for the way he "relieved her of the worry", while she also wanted to encourage her daughter to "follow your dreams". She said, "I also want to show my child, like, that I love to work and you got to, you know, go do your thing and follow your dreams and still come home and have your home base. "But I think it's important to show her that. So also, she didn't give a s*** that I was gone, let me to tell you”. Kaley was also supported by her "amazing friends" and the way they handle their own parenthood journey. She added, "I have some amazing friends who have kids who I’ve become friends with and we have an amazing mom group and they're all lovely and I've learned so much from my friends and their kids. "I will not ever judge another parent for what they do with their kid. Only you know your kid. Only I know my kid”. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
23 January,2026 11:12 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSHollywood power couple Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith were recently seen spending time together in the French capital. Will, 57, and Jada, 54, were seen supporting their son, Jaden, at Men’s Fall/Winter 2026 Paris Fashion Week, reports ‘People’ magazine. The 27-year-old actor made his debut with Christian Louboutin as the brand’s first men's creative director. As per ‘People’, Jaden's collection will be in stores in May 2026. At the event, the Oscar winner and Red Table Talk host coordinated in matching monochromatic black looks. The King Richard star wore a thick black coat and a matching sweater, tucked into his black-and-gray tweed plaid trousers, and accessorized with black boots and light-lens sunglasses. Meanwhile, the Girls Trip star opted for a bolder look. She wore an oversized floor-length fur coat atop a studded black blouse and leather pants. Like Will, Jada wore a pair of sunglasses and also accessorized with silver hoop earrings and layered two silver necklaces. In support of the fashion house’s event, both wore designer shoes. Jada wore black Clou Noeud Spikes 150 Platform Slingback Peep Toe Pumps with silver studs, while Will wore black patent leather boots. The parents have been spotted out together multiple times in recent months. For Jada’s 54th birthday in September, they celebrated over dinner in Beverly Hills. Weeks prior, the two actors were seen spending time together in Malibu. They were last seen together nearly a year earlier, in November 2024, after Jada and their children joined Will at the Los Angeles May 2024 premiere of Bad Boys: Ride or Die. Will and Jada met in 1994 on the set of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. They married in December 1997, and a year later, in July 1998, they welcomed their son Jaden Smith. They welcomed their daughter, Willow Smith, in October 2000. Will also shares son, Trey, 33, with his ex-wife, Sheree Zampino. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
23 January,2026 10:48 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSHollywood star Timothee Chalamet has scored his third best actor nomination at the Oscars. His latest nom is for his turn as table tennis protege Marty Mauser in Josh Safdie’s sports dramedy Marty Supreme. The actor has become the youngest male actor to earn three acting nominations at 30, reports ‘Variety’. His previous bids were for Call Me by Your Name (which made him the third-youngest nominee ever in the category at 22 years old) and A Complete Unknown. As per ‘Variety’, in this year’s best actor race, Timothee Chalamet is nominated alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, Ethan Hawke, Michael B. Jordan and Wagner Moura. Marty Supreme also picked up nominations for best picture and best original screenplay, among other categories. In addition to his best actor nomination, Timothee Chalamet is also nominated for best picture as a producer alongside Eli Bush, Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie and Anthony Katagas. At 30 years and 26 days old, he became the youngest person ever to be double-nominated for producing and acting in the same year, surpassing Warren Beatty, who held the record for 58 years. Beatty was 30 years, 10 months and 20 days old when he received his nominations for Bonnie and Clyde (1967). Notably, he was also nominated for directing and screenplay. Timothee Chalamet won the Golden Globe for best actor (comedy or musical) on January 11 for his performance in Marty Supreme, making history as the youngest winner ever in that category. Last year, he won the best actor prize at The Actor Awards (formerly the SAG Awards) for his turn as Bob Dylan in James Mangold’s A Complete Unknown. At 29, he is the youngest ever to be awarded that SAG prize. If Timothee Chalamet were to win the Oscar, he would be the second youngest winner in best actor history behind Adrien Brody, who was 29 when he won for The Pianist. He would be the sixth youngest male acting winner in any category behind Brody, Timothy Hutton, George Chakiris and Heath Ledger. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
23 January,2026 10:23 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSHollywood actress Nicole Kidman has visited all seven continents, with Antarctica being the last on her travel list. In an Instagram post, the actress, 58, shared a glimpse of her trip to Antarctica alongside her daughters Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 15, reports ‘People’ magazine. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nicole Kidman (@nicolekidman) "Thank you SilverSea for taking me to my 7th continent! Once in a lifetime adventure with family and friends”, Kidman captioned the post. In one photo, the Babygirl star and her daughters are seen wearing red and black snow suits with black sunglasses to protect from the harsh elements of the continent. As per ‘People’, in another photo, the Academy Award winner sports a white puffer jacket and black pants as she poses on a boat with a glacier in the background. The actress also spent some cozy time onboard the ship reading a book. The trip comes after a source said recently that "Nicole spends a lot of time with her girls. She loves family time”, amid her split from Keith Urban. After spending the holidays in Australia, the actress returned to Nashville with her daughters. The source said, "She is refreshed and optimistic about the new year. They're all settling back in to their routine. Things have been calm. She's looking ahead to a busy and exciting year professionally too, with several projects coming up”. The actress recently reached a settlement and finalized her divorce from Keith Urban, and opted to waive child support. The actress and the country music star, both 58, entered into an agreement that was filed in court on January 6, just three months after she officially filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. As per court documents, she and Urban have agreed to waive all child and spousal support rights. Each person is also responsible for their own legal fees and expenses. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
23 January,2026 10:15 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSActor Rachel McAdams, known for her acclaimed performances in films such as Mean Girls (2004), The Notebook (2004), Sherlock Holmes (2009), The Vow (2012), and Spotlight (2015), has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce shared the announcement on its official website and said the actor was presented with the recognition on Tuesday at 6922 Hollywood Boulevard. “McAdams has built a remarkable career defined by range, depth, and enduring impact on audiences around the world,” Ana Martinez, Walk of Fame producer, said in a statement. The actor will next feature in Send Help, also starring Dylan O’Brien. Directed by Sam Raimi, it is set to release in theatres on January 30. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
23 January,2026 07:37 AM IST | Los Angeles | PTIPop icon Taylor Swift is set to become the youngest woman to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The singer, 36, has qualified for the honour this year because it has been 20 years since the release of her first single, Tim McGraw, and has made it through the ballot ahead of the organisation’s 2026 Induction and Awards Gala in New York City on June 11, as per reports. Swift received the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s Hal David Starlight Award, which honours promising songwriters, in 2010 and will be the first winner of the accolade to receive full Hall of Fame status. Also set to be inducted later this year are Alanis Morissette, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, and Kenny Loggins, as well as non-performing writers Walter Afanasieff, Terry Britten and Graham Lyle, and Christopher ‘Tricky’ Stewart. As per reports, Afanasieff is best known as Mariah Carey’s co-writer on her hits, including My All, Hero, and All I Want for Christmas is You, while Britten and Lyle penned Tina Turner’s We Don’t Need Another Hero and What’s Love Got To Do With It. Tricky is responsible for Rihanna’s Umbrella and Beyonce’s hits Single Ladies and Break My Soul. Songwriters Hall of Fame chair Nile Rodgers said in a statement, “The music industry is built upon the incredible talent of songwriters who create unforgettable songs. Without their artistry, there would be no recorded music, concert experiences, or engaged fans. Everything originates from the song and its creator. We take great pride in our ongoing commitment to recognising some of the most culturally significant composers in history. This year’s line-up not only showcases iconic songs but also celebrates unity across various genres.” 12Number of Taylor Swift’s OG albums Did You Know? Taylor Swift was just 16 years old when her first single, ‘Tim McGraw’ came out, almost 20 years ago, on June 19, 2006 Who didn’t make the cut LL Cool J, Pink, Talking Heads’ David Byrne, Sarah McLachlan, and the Go-Gos’ Charlotte Caffey, Kathy Valentine, and Jane Wiedlin This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
23 January,2026 07:32 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSThe 98th Academy Awards nominations are out, and history has been made. Ryan Coogler’s supernatural thriller Sinners has stormed the Oscars 2026 race, emerging as the most-nominated film of all time with a record-breaking 16 nods. It is followed by Leonardo DiCaprio’s One Battle After Another, which picked up 13 nominations. Ryan Coogler’s Sinners bags 16 nominations The nominations for the 98th Academy Awards have been announced, with Ryan Coogler’s directorial Sinners leading the race with a record-breaking 16 nods. With this, it has broken the record for the most nominations for a single film ever, beating previous record holders like Titanic, La La Land, and All About Eve. Sinners has also emerged as the seventh movie to be nominated in every technical category, reported Variety. Starring Michael B. Jordan in the lead, the supernatural thriller received nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor for Jordan, Best Supporting Actress for Wunmi Mosaku, Best Supporting Actor for Delroy Lindo, Original Screenplay, Casting, Production Design, Cinematography, Costume Design, Film Editing, Makeup and Hairstyling, Sound, Visual Effects, Original Score, and Original Song for I Lied to You. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Academy (@theacademy) One Battle After Another bags 13 nominations The film is followed closely by Leonardo DiCaprio’s One Battle After Another, which picked up 13 nominations, including Best Picture. Jordan will be vying for the Best Actor trophy against Timothee Chalamet (Marty Supreme), Leonardo DiCaprio (One Battle After Another), Ethan Hawke (Blue Moon), and Wagner Moura (The Secret Agent). Others in the race are Frankenstein, Bugonia, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, Sentimental Value, Train Dreams, F1, and The Secret Agent. About Sinners Sinners premiered in April last year with a USD 48 million domestic opening, the biggest launch for an original film since Jordan Peele’s Us, which debuted to USD 71 million in 2019, as per Variety. Michael B. Jordan plays identical twins Smoke and Stack in Sinners, which takes place in the 1930s as the brothers return home to the South and open a juke joint—only for vampires to descend on the small town. The Oscar nominees were announced on Thursday by Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman. The 98th Oscars will be held on March 15, 2026, with Conan O’Brien set to return as the host.
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