Nicki Minaj, an American musician, was at a loss for words after recognising she had just referred to Vice President JD Vance as an "assassin" during a Turning Point USA event on Sunday. Nicki Minaj made an unfortunate language gaffe during a surprise appearance onstage with Erika Kirk at AmericaFest, hosted by Turning Point USA. She first energised the gathering by advising young men not to be "new-s**m," a swipe at California Governor Gavin Newsom, and instead to emulate President Donald Trump. "Dear young men, you have amazing role models like our handsome, dashing president, and you have amazing role models like the assassin, JD Vance, our vice president," Minaj said. She suddenly trailed off, lowered the microphone, and covered her mouth with her palm, clearly comprehending what she had just uttered as the audience laughed and murmured. Erika Kirk tries to console Nicki Minaj Erika Kirk defended Minaj after she named Vice President JD Vance an "assassin" while also describing him as a role model. Kirk and Minaj were speaking on stage at a festival hosted by Turning Point USA, the conservative youth movement established by Charlie Kirk. Charlie Kirk was shot while attending a Turning Point USA rally on the Utah Valley University campus. Minaj did not expressly clarify her remark, but her reaction made it clear she had misspoke. Kirk promptly voiced his support for Minaj. "Trust me, there's nothing new under the sun that I have not heard, so you're fine," Kirk told Minaj. "I love you. You have to laugh about it, truly. You say what you want to say, because I know your heart, and I will not judge that." Despite the temporary hiccup, Minaj lauded Donald Trump and JD Vance, describing them as personalities she liked. All about Nicki Minaj's controversy "This administration is full of people with heart and soul, and they make me proud of them," Minaj remarked at another point during the conversation. She went on to say that Trump and Vance were both able to communicate with people in a way that she could relate to. Minaj's attendance at the event was notable because she had previously criticised Trump. In 2018, she was one of several celebrities who spoke out against the administration's zero-tolerance immigration policy and discussed her own childhood arrival in the United States. On Sunday, Minaj addressed the change immediately. "It's okay to change your mind," she stated on stage. JD Vance concluded AmericaFest 2025 by addressing an energised audience and stating that the "America First" movement welcomes independent thinkers who are loyal to the country. Shortly after Minaj's attendance, the White House shared a video clip from the event in which she expressed "the utmost respect and admiration for our president." Minaj retweeted the video, captioned "My darling, you did it." We're good. "I love you."
22 December,2025 01:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor James Ransone, best known for his work in The Wire and It: Chapter Two, has passed away at the age of 46. The news of his death has left fans and the entertainment industry in shock. Days after the tragedy, Ransone’s wife, Jamie McPhee, shared a deeply emotional note remembering her husband. James Ransone dies by suicide As per TMZ, the actor died by suicide on Friday, December 19, confirmed by the Los Angeles Medical Examiner. The report added the manner of death as suicide by hanging. The Los Angeles Police Department earlier responded to a call at a residence, where they completed a death investigation report. No foul play was suspected. Days after his tragic demise, James’ wife, Jamie McPhee, penned an emotional note mourning the loss of her husband. Sharing a throwback photo from her pregnancy days, she wrote, “I told you I have loved you 1000 times before, and I know I will love you again. You told me — I need to be more like you, and you need to be more like me — and you were so right. Thank you for giving me the greatest gifts — you, Jack and Violet. We are forever.” News of Ransone's death prompted an outpouring of condolences on social media. Among those paying tribute was actor Franois Arnaud, a cast member of the HBO Max series Heated Rivalry. He wrote on Instagram: "RIP James Ransone," adding, "Unique actor that I was continuously impressed and inspired by." About James Ransone Born in 1979, James Ransone got his first break in the 2002 teen drama Ken Park. A year later, he landed a role in The Wire, as per Variety. He also starred alongside Alexander Skarsgård in Generation Kill, portraying real-life Marine Cpl. Josh Ray Person across all seven episodes of the HBO miniseries. In 2019, he appeared in It: Chapter Two as the older version of Derry-born limo driver Eddie Kaspbrak. His other film credits include Black Phone 2, V/H/S/85, Small Engine Repair, and What We Found. Ransone also featured in The Black Phone films, the sequel of which was released earlier this year. Some of his recent TV credits include Seal Team, Poker Face, 50 States of Fright, and The First. He was also seen in Sean Baker’s 2015 breakout film, Tangerine.
22 December,2025 11:34 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHollywood actress Kate Winslet has spoken up about the challenges she faced while making her directorial debut, Goodbye June. The film is written by her son, Joe Anders. The actress revealed that she only planned to star and produce the film, reports ‘Variety’. When she was also offered the opportunity to direct the feature, Winslet said that her initial thought was that she “cannot do three jobs”. She told Digi Spy, “I know I’m good at multitasking, but this is too many things. I desperately tried to recast myself (and) had a really good list of a handful of people who would have been absolutely brilliant in that role”. She continued, “But at that point, well, first of all, Netflix was like, ‘Uh-uh’, and secondly, I’d cast all these incredible actors. How could I not go and play with them? Because that’s what we do. We play, we pretend, and it’s an amazing thing”. As per ‘Variety’, Goodbye June follows four adult siblings and their father as they navigate their family dynamic as their sick mother’s health takes a turn for the worse. The actress stars as Julia, one of June’s children, with Helen Mirren playing June, the matriarch of the family. “I know it sounds a bit sickly, but we had to really become a family in order to make it feel as real as possible and as relatable as possible. You can’t just show up and do the job and go home again; it becomes something else. We were lucky on this film that that really happened”, she added. In addition to Winslet and Mirren, Goodbye June stars Toni Collette, Johnny Flynn, Andrea Riseborough and Timothy Spall, Stephen Merchant, Fisayo Akinade, Jeremy Swift and Raza Jaffrey. The film is set to arrive on Netflix on December 24, 2025. 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
22 December,2025 11:22 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSActor Tom Holland's starrer Spider-Man: Brand New Day has officially wrapped up the shooting for the highly awaited film. Cretton posted on Instagram on Saturday to announce the news and thank the cast and crew for their hard work during the film's production. He called the movie one of the most "rewarding projects" he has been part of and shared how much the journey meant to him. Cretton wrote, "I'm so deeply grateful for the people who walked with me through the biggest, most rewarding film I've ever been a part of. To nik_ki , for laughing through the insanity and carrying our entire family on your back. To my kids, for forcing me to put my phone down and get out of my head long enough to build a fort in the living room with couch cushions. To our amazing cast, for breathing so much life into these beloved characters and moving us every day. To our unbelievable crew, who worked tirelessly with unmatched creativity and craftsmanship, who made me laugh so hard my stomach never stopped hurting. I love you all so much and can't wait for the world to see your stunning work on the big screen." The director went on to heap praise on Tom Holland for his work on the film. He spoke about Holland's leadership, hard work, and dedication, both on screen and off screen. "And of course, to tomholland2013 , for your kind, generous leadership on and off screen, for your relentless work ethic, your fearless performances, and for your friendship. That's a wrap on Spider-Man: Brand New Day!" he added. Apart from Holland, the film also features Mark Ruffalo, who returns as Bruce Banner, aka the Hulk. Michael Mando is back as Scorpion, while Jon Bernthal joins the film as the Punisher. Sadie Sink is also part of the cast in a role that has not been shared yet. Zendaya and Jacob Batalon return as MJ and Ned. The film is set to release in theatres on July 31, 2026. 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
22 December,2025 10:44 AM IST | New York | ANIActor Pierce Brosnan has said that he is eager to find out who the next James Bond will be. The 72-year-old actor played 007 in four films between 1995 and 2002. He shares the public's sense of anticipation regarding the identity of Daniel Craig's successor as the iconic spy, reports ‘Female First UK’. The actor told The Times newspaper, "I'm as excited as the next man or woman to find out who's going to play that role again. It's always exciting. I loved Sean (Connery), I loved Roger (Moore), Daniel is amazing, and Tim Dalton was amazing, too”. However, the MobLand star revealed that he hasn't watched his Bond movies back with his sons Christopher, 53, Sean, 42, Dylan, 28, and Paris, 24. He said, "I don't look at the movies. I've never seen the Bond movies with my boys. I don't know why. They're just tucked away”. As per ‘Female First UK’, the actor also gave a question about how 007 would spend Christmas short shrift. He said, "I don't really want to answer the question, and I'm not going to answer the question. "Because I couldn't give a f***! Why would I waste my time thinking about where James Bond would be at Christmas?" Although he did give an insight into his own plans for the festive period. He said, "I know where Pierce Brosnan's going to be spending Christmas. At home with my wife, in my little island retreat in Hawaii”. Pierce has previously expressed a desire to return to the James Bond franchise and suggested last month that it will be "exciting to see what happens". The actor told ‘GQ, magazine, "Of course, people ask about Bond, 'Would you?' and whatever, but that’s another man’s job. But the possibilities of working within that film, entertaining... so it’s going to be exciting to see what happens. I think everything changes, everything falls apart, so you just sit back and enjoy it all”. Brosnan also revealed that he won't retire from acting as he wishes to "be an artist 'til the last breath". Talking about his work in MobLand and The Thursday Murder Club in recent times, he said, "It’s just been a delight for two years of working back to back. In this time and place in age, it allows me to play characters”. 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
22 December,2025 10:34 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSSinger Ed Sheeran said he lived an unhealthy lifestyle during his younger years, but is now making a conscious effort to live more healthily and ensure that he's ready for the challenge of performing live. Talking about why he chooses to spend an hour on a massage table after a gig, Sheeran told Men's Health magazine: "You just want to go to bed or go for a drink with your mates or whatever, but if you don’t do it, you’re just… the next day. "I can be a guy who can be led quite easily and if I finish a gig and my mates are there, I could go out. So actually having to be in my hotel room … I get the massage and, as soon as the massage is done, I need to go to bed. So it’s great for maintaining my voice, maintaining energy and keeping healthy." The Grammy-winner recently rewatched a ten-year-old documentary about his life out tour, and he said that his routines have changed markedly, reports femalefirst.co.uk. He said: "I played three nights in a row, and each morning I’m getting interviewed and they’re like, How was last night? And I was like, 'Oh, I was out until 6 am doing tequila shots and smoking cigarettes with this person and doing this and that.' Then I’d play a show, and it was like that seven days a week. But when you watch it, and you look at me now, I look 40 in that, and I look 24 now." The Perfect hitmaker has recently shared that he found that reformer pilates is a great way for him to stay healthy while on tour. He shared: "Reformer is definitely tied into touring. After the show last night, the last thing I want to do today is bench press and deadlift. So this is a really gentle way to still have the same level of exercise and feel like I’ve burnt calories, but I’ve also stretched." 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
20 December,2025 04:07 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSPopular comedian Pete Davidson, best known for his stint on Saturday Night Live, is officially a girl dad! The SNL alum has welcomed his first child, a daughter, with girlfriend Elsie Hewitt. Taking to her Instagram handle, Elsie announced the baby's arrival along with her name. "Our perfect angel girl arrived on 12/12/2025. Scottie Rose Hewitt Davidson. My best work yet, I am absolutely overflowing with love and gratitude and disbelief. - Elsie. wu tang forever. - Pete," the caption read. View this post on Instagram A post shared by elsie (@elsie) With the name "Scottie Rose Hewitt Davidson", the couple offered a sweet nod to the comedian's late father, Scott Matthew, who died while responding to the September 2011 terrorist attacks, as per People. Meanwhile, the post also included the couple's pictures with the little one, showing the newbie parents beaming with joy as they spent special moments with their daughter. One of the pictures also shows Davidson accompanying his girlfriend during her delivery, followed by another where he holds the baby. Congratulatory messages quickly poured in as fans flooded the comment section with blessings and love for the couple and the newest member of their family. Earlier in July, Elsie revealed her pregnancy in a playful manner on Instagram with footage of an ultrasound appointment. She also shared a series of pictures with couple shots of her with Davidson, the sonogram snap, and much more. In September, a source close to the couple told People, "Pete and Elsie are doing great, and they're both so excited about becoming parents. Pete's been preparing in every way he can, from helping get the nursery ready to making sure Elsie feels supported every step of the way, and it's clear how much he's looking forward to fatherhood." The comedian himself addressed the headlines on the 'Tonight Show", where he revealed his "dream to be a dad". Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt made their relationship public in March this year with pictures of their PDA-packed vacation. 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
20 December,2025 11:26 AM IST | Los Angeles | ANISupermodel Gisele Bündchen, who is football player Tom Brady’s ex-wife, tied the knot with jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente. Gisele and Joaquim exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony in Florida. This news comes a year after the rumoured couple welcomed a baby boy. However, Gisele and Joaquim have yet to confirm or deny their wedding reports. Gisele Bundchen marries Joaquim Valente According to People, the couple tied the knot in a ceremony in Surfside, Florida. They got married in front of their close family and friends. However, Gisele and Joaquim have yet to confirm or deny their wedding reports. TMZ confirmed the couple tied the knot earlier this month, following the issuance of a marriage license on December 1 and a wedding date of December 3. Valente, a jiu-jitsu instructor, has reportedly embraced this milestone with joy. As one insider put it, “He is thrilled they finally tied the knot after having a kid together.” About Gisele and Joaquim’s baby boy Gisele and Joaquim, a jiu-jitsu instructor, were first linked back in November 2022 after Valente joined the model and her kids on a trip to Costa Rica. After denying reports of their relationship, a report confirmed last year that they were dating. Gisele and Joaquim previously welcomed a boy together in early 2025. On October 28, 2024, a source close to Gisele told an outlet that the couple was “happy for this new chapter in their life, and they're looking forward to creating a peaceful and loving environment for the whole family.” About Gisele and Tom Brady Bundchen and her ex-husband, former NFLer Tom Brady, have two children: son Benjamin Rein, 14, and daughter Vivian Lake, 11. Brady, 47, and Bundchen announced the finalization of their divorce in October 2022 after 13 years of marriage. The former couple shares custody of their children. They reportedly separated due to career-related stress. According to Page Six, the former football player wished happiness for his ex-wife as she enters this new chapter in her life. A source close to Brady told the outlet that “he’s happy for the supermodel and wishes her nothing but the best.” Another insider told Page Six that Brady reached out to Bundchen to congratulate her.
20 December,2025 11:04 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe trailer for The Sheep Detectives is out, and it brings an unusual mystery to the screen with talking sheep trying to solve a murder. Hugh Jackman plays George, a shepherd who reads detective stories to his sheep every night before they fall asleep. Life on the farm takes a dark turn when George is found dead, and the sheep decide to step in and find out who killed him. In the trailer unveiled on Thursday, one sheep can be seen saying, "We found George on the grass, and he's not moving. Our shepherd was murdered." Another sheep adds that the police officer handling the case is not helpful, so the flock feels they must help solve the crime themselves. Take a look at the trailer View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Sheep Detectives (@thesheepdetectives) The film is directed by Kyle Balda, who has given multiple animated hits, including Minions: The Rise of Gru. This is his first live-action film. The Sheep Detectives is based on Leonie Swann's 2005 novel Three Bags Full and is written by Craig Mazin, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Along with Hugh Jackman, the film stars Emma Thompson, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon and Hong Chau. Many well-known actors lend their voices to the sheep, including Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O'Dowd, Regina Hall, Patrick Stewart, Bella Ramsey, Brett Goldstein and Rhys Darby. Footage from the film debuted earlier this year at CinemaCon. According to The Hollywood Reporter, in a video message, Jackman said the film is a fun mystery and added that it has a lot of heart. "The movie is a bit of a whodunit, which is always fun," Jackman said in one behind-the-scenes clip. "The movie has such heart." Amazon MGM Studios will release The Sheep Detectives in theatres on May 8, 2026. Hugh Jackman will also be seen soon in Song Sung Blue and The Death of Robin Hood. 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
20 December,2025 10:50 AM IST | Los Angeles | ANIHollywood star Colin Farrell, who plays an addict in his latest movie Ballad of a Small Player, said he’s drawn to roles exploring the dark side of life because all humans experience bad times. Farrell said, “I have mad moments of joy in my life, in work, and with my kids. But I’ve always felt that the common denominator in regard to experience as humans is pain. The one thing we’ve all felt, really, is pain. I put fear and uncertainty under that banner. Not everyone, sadly, has felt joy. And that’s a great tragedy. I’m fascinated with pain. Every single act of aggression or violence has its root in pain that has become personalised,” he shared, while speaking to Jessie Buckley in an interview. 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
20 December,2025 08:13 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSTom Cruise’s next with Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu’s has been titled Digger, which is to release on October 2, 2026. The film will have the superstar play the ‘most powerful man in the world’. The first poster and teaser for the Warner Bros and Legendary Entertainment film was revealed with a tagline describing the movie as “a comedy of catastrophic proportions.” Cruise took to Instagram, where he shared the poster and wrote, “Introducing Digger. A comedy of catastrophic proportions from director Alejandro G Inarritu. Only in theatres October 2026.” The actor stars as Digger Rockwell. While the exact plot is still under wraps, Warner Bros provided a logline describing Cruise’s character as “the most powerful man in the world” who “embarks on a frantic mission to prove that he is humanity’s saviour before the disaster he’s unleashed destroys everything.” The cast also includes Sandra Hüller, John Goodman, Michael Stuhlbarg, Jesse Plemons, Sophie Wilde, Riz Ahmed, and Emma D’Arcy. Digger is Cruise’s first film since signing a deal to develop and produce theatrical films with Warner Bros Discovery in January. His last project with the studio was Edge of Tomorrow (2014) over a decade ago. Digger, which was shot in the UK for six months, marks Inarritu’s first English-language film since The Revenant (2015). The film will be produced and directed by Inarritu, with a script he co-wrote in 2023 with Nicolas Giacobone and Alexander Dinelaris, along with Sabina Berman. Digger is produced by Cruise and Inarritu. 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
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