Actor Colin Farrell, who rose to prominence as a classic DC villain in 'The Penguin', is in talks to return to the DC universe in 'Sgt. Rock', a World War II action film directed by Luca Guadagnino for DC Studios. The move comes after Daniel Craig, who had been circling the feature project, announced his departure and is now considering a role in Greta Gerwig and Netflix's take on Narnia, as per The Hollywood Reporter. In February, DC Studios executives James Gunn and Peter Safran stated that Craig had never received an offer. They stated that the production would begin this summer "only if we find the perfect actor." Created by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert, 'Sgt. Rock' is a World War II soldier who first appeared in comics in 1959. His comic was one of DC's longest-running books. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Willis previously circled the role during Hollywood's multi-decade history of trying to bring the character to the big screen, as per the outlet. The script is from screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes, who penned Guadagnino's Challengers and Queer. Farrell portrayed Penguin as a ruthless crime lord in The Batman, Matt Reeves' gritty saga take on the Caped Crusader. He then returned to the character in The Penguin, an HBO spinoff that won widespread acclaim and awards. Farrell earned a SAG Award, Golden Globe Award, Critics Choice Award, and Saturn Award, among other huzzahs, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Earlier, Sony Pictures has announced a new release date for the upcoming romance drama 'A Big Bold Beautiful Journey,' starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell. The film, which was initially set to hit theaters on May 9, will now be released on September 19. Directed by Kogonada and written by Seth Reiss, 'A Big Bold Beautiful Journey' is described as "an imaginative tale of two strangers and the unbelievable journey that connects them." The film boasts an impressive supporting cast, including Lily Rabe, Jodie Turner-Smith, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and Hamish Linklater. 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
19 March,2025 03:17 PM IST | Washington | ANISinging legend Madonna is urging her fans to help her with a humanitarian cause. On Tuesday, the singer took to her Instagram, and shared a series of pictures from an event which was organised to raise awareness about child food and health safety in Malawi in East Africa. She also penned a long note in the caption expressing gratitude to her friends who joined her for the event. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Madonna (@madonna) She wrote, “A big Thank You to my friends and family who showed up on March 11th to help raise awareness and support for Raising Malawi, @raisingmalawi Our Work protecting the vulnerable children of Malawi and specifically the Mercy James Hospital, I built seven years ago, brought us together. Join me in becoming a Raising Malawi Partner and immediately save a child’s life”. She further mentioned, “Becoming a partner is easy, click the link below and sign up to contribute monthly, any amount you are able to. Every dollar you give will directly help a child receive a critical operation and knowledge that they aren’t alone and people like you truly care about them. As a Raising Malawi Partner you will receive regular updates on the work being done through your contributions as well as access to exclusive video content. Thank you in advance for your generosity”. Last year, Madonna shared a rare glimpse into her son Rocco Ritchie’s life as an accomplished painter. In a series of photos posted to Instagram, Madonna, 66, showed off her recent pit stop in London to support her 24-year-old son's latest exhibition. "Escape to Paris to see my son Rocco's exhibition 'The Tourist' and visit friends. Perfect antidote for sadness!" she captioned the post. As per ‘People’, the singer posed with some of the blue-toned impressionist paintings and met up with fashion designer Rick Owens' wife Michele Lamy. Madge also shared photos of Ritchie, who she wrapped in a loving embrace. Back in April, the ‘Like a Prayer’ singer visited Ritchie's exhibition, titled ‘Pack a Punch’ in Miami. She was joined by her other children, younger son David, 18, daughter Mercy, 18, and 11-year-old twins Stella and Estere. “So happy to have the night off to enjoy my son Rocco’s latest collection of paintings called ‘Pack A Punch’ inspired by Muay Thai fighters”, she wrote in a post dedicated to her son on Instagram. 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
19 March,2025 03:14 PM IST | Los Angeles | IANSIndian actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas says she’s extremely proud of her husband Nick Jonas, whose Broadway play “The Last Five Years” performance has begun. Priyanka took to her Instagram stories, where she shared some glimpses. The image features a black-and-white photograph of a theater stage with "THE LAST FIVE YEARS" displayed on the screen. The ornate ceiling and interior of the theater are visible. Priyanka's message expresses pride in Nick Jonas in "The Last Five Years". She wrote: “So proud of you @nickjonas performances start tonight!! @Thelastfiveyears.” She then shared a close-up of a Playbill for The Last Five Years, featuring a cover image of Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren in an intimate pose. The Playbill is for the Hudson Theatre, where the production is taking place. In the background, the stage is lit up with blue lighting, with "THE LAST FIVE YEARS" displayed on it, and an audience is seated, waiting for the performance to begin. Priyanka captioned the post with "First preview," expressing her excitement and pride. She also tagged Nick Jonas, Adrienne Warren, and Whitney White. Going by the official website of “The Last Five Years” Play, the synopsis reads: “Experience the messy, euphoric, sexy, savage, fleeting rush of falling in and out of love in New York City at The Last Five Years, starring Grammy Award and Golden Globe nominee Nick Jonas and Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren.” The plot according to the website mentioned: “She begins at the breakup. He begins at the first kiss. Both sides of this five-year relationship play out in 90 minutes at this heart-racing theatrical event.” In other news, on March 18, Nick showed what being a girl dad looks like. He dropped an adorable picture, where his head is adorned with all kinds of fancy hairpins. We could also see pink and white balloons in the backdrop of the photo captioned, "Girl dad life". 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
19 March,2025 02:49 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS'Scent of a Woman' star Chris O'Donnell is set to play the lead role in 911: Nashville, which ABC broadcasting platform picked up in February with a straight-to-series order, reported The Hollywood Reporter. He's the first actor cast in the show, which is set to premiere in the 2025-26 season. As per The Hollywood Reporter, actor Chris will play the role of Captain Don Sharpe in the series. He is described as "a rugged fire captain and rodeo rider who runs Nashville's busiest firehouse alongside his beloved son. Don is a devoted husband and family man, but he has his secrets." The role for O'Donnell will be his first ongoing part since NCIS: Los Angeles ended its long run on CBS in 2023. In this, the actor played NCIS agent G Callen for all 14 seasons of the series. Ideas for a third series in the 911 franchise had been floating around for several months. It was earlier thought to have Las Vegas as a potential setting before ABC announced the Nashville-set spinoff, as per The Hollywood Reporter. The 911: Nashville will join the flagship series on ABC, while spinoff 911: Lone Star ended in February after five seasons on Fox. O'Donnell's guest-starred on 'Bupkis' TV series with comedian Pete Davidson. Prior to his long NCIS: L.A. run, he starred in the critically acclaimed film 'Scent of a Woman' opposite Al Pacino, the 1993 'Three Musketeers', 'Batman Forever' and 'Vertical Limit', among other films. He also had a recurring part on Grey's Anatomy early in the show's run. Murphy, Tim Minear and Rashad Raisani are writing and executive producing 911: Nashville. Brad Falchuk and 911 star Angela Bassett also exec produce. 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
19 March,2025 02:46 PM IST | Washington | ANIJesse Colin Young, who sang one of the signature songs of the 1960s rock band The Youngbloods 'Get Together', passed away at the age of 83, reported Variety. Jesse's wife and manager, Connie Young, announced that her husband had died at home in Aiken, South Carolina on Sunday afternoon. No cause of death was given. Young was a founding member of The Youngbloods, whose "Get Together" song reached No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1969, when it was re-released two years after it appeared on the band's debut album, reported Variety. None of the group's other songs made a significant chart impact, and after releasing five albums between 1967-72, they broke up. According to Variety, the singer then recorded seven albums over the subsequent decade -- five for Warner Bros. Records, two for Elektra -- before moving on to independent labels. Young did not write "Get Together," but he had a hand in penning much of the Youngbloods' other hit songs, like 'Darkness Darkness' (which was covered by Robert Plant, decades later, on his 2016 "Dreamland" album), 'Sugar Babe' and 'Quicksand.' He revisited some of those early songs when he recorded his final album, 2021's 'Highway Troubadour,' which also included 'Tripping on My Roots,' a theme song for his podcast, reported Variety In 2009, Young said he was diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease, for the better part of 20 years, after he'd "probably had it for 20 years before that. I had to take some time off and get better and it was a slow process.", as per the outlet. The health condition of the singer impacted his life and career until the mid-2010s when he found a treatment. It allowed him to become symptom-free, reported Variety. The singer-songwriter toured actively, including an opening spot on the Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young reunion tour in stadiums in 1974. He continued to do dates through October 2023, when he made an appearance at L.A.'s Grammy Museum. 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
19 March,2025 02:44 PM IST | Washington DC | ANIHollywood star Gal Gadot shared that she relished playing the Evil Queen in the musical fantasy 'Snow White' starring Rachel Zegler. The 39-year-old star told variety.com: "It was different than anything that I’ve ever done because I was playing the villain. She’s so theatrical and so grand and bigger than life … It was a delicious role to play." Gadot, who is perhaps best known for playing the lead in the 'Wonder Woman' film franchise, loved the experience of getting to grips with a new character. The Hollywood star shared: "That’s the fun part about what we do. To dig in to create all the history for the character and to understand how they operate - what triggers them, what they love, what scares them - it’s something that takes you through a journey when you play a character. And I love it." The Hollywood star was actually crowned Miss Israel before she found success in Hollywood. The film star won the beauty pageant back in 2004. She said that she didn't actually take the event "very seriously" at all, reports femalefirst.co.uk. During an appearance on 'Hot Ones', Gadot, who has been married to Jaron Varsano since 2008, shared: "When I went to Miss Israel in Israel, to begin with, I went for the experience and so I could tell my grandkids that grandma ... and then I won and that was shocking. "I never meant to win, I came for fun, and all of a sudden - it's funny, you're 18, you’re not taking things very seriously. The only part that I enjoyed doing was the opening sequence with the dance." 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
19 March,2025 10:08 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSActress and singer Rachel Zegler credited Ariana Grande and other women in Hollywood for offering their support as she prepares for 'Snow White' to hit theatres. Zegler shared that Grande is among those who have lent their support to her in recent weeks. "She reached out to me -- kind of apropos of nothing -- and was like, 'If you need anything, I am here,' " said Zegler, adding, "She is so deeply kind. She has gone through so much in the public eye, and I have always really, really admired her courage in the face of all of that, " reported People. Apart from Grande, Zegler described The Good Place's Jameela Jamil as "like a big sister to me" while discussing her experiences working in Hollywood and the racist fan response that ensued after Disney cast a Latina woman to play the fairy tale's title character, as per the outlet. Zegler also mentioned Helen Mirren and Lucy Liu, with whom she costarred in 2023's Shazam! Fury of the Gods-- Zegler, who shares the screen with Gal Gadot in Disney's live-action adaptation of its animated 1937 classic, also spoke against the idea that women in Hollywood and entertainment should feel competitive against each other. "All I'm ever really looking for in this business is a sister, and they're not always easy to find," Zegler said. "We're often told that other women have to be your competition, and I don't subscribe to that," reported People. The actress added that she believes in "championing your friends and championing your coworkers, whether you're close with them or not." "So the second that there's any intimidation or competition just put on 'Girl, so confusing' by Charli XCX and talk it out," she said. "I've come to know that in the last couple of years, in search of female friendship in the industry, there is room for all of us no matter what anybody else will have you think." 'Snow White' also stars Andrew Burnao, Ansu Kabia, Patrick Page, Andrew Barth Feldman, Tituss Burgess, Martin Klebba, Jason Kravits, George Salazar, Jeremy Swift and Andy Grotelueschen. The movie is in theatres on March 21, reported People. 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
19 March,2025 10:03 AM IST | Washington | ANIDonna Kelce, the mother of Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce shared her support for her son's girlfriend, Taylor Swift, after she won eight awards and had her Eras Tour named Tour of the Century at this year's iHeartRadio Music Awards, reported People. The singer-songwriter took home nine awards, including Artist of the Year and Pop Album of the Year for The Tortured Poets Department. She was nominated for 10 honors in total -- more than any other music artist. Her Eras tour was designated Tour of the Century during the show. Taking to her Instagram handle, she shared a screenshot that featured several of Swift's wins, including Artist of the Year. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Donna Kelce (@donnakelce) Swift also won several fan-voted awards, including Favorite Surprise Guest for bringing out Travis during one of her shows and Favourite Tour Tradition for the surprise songs she included throughout the Eras Tour. Fans of Taylor and Travis celebrated Donna's support for the "Fortnight" singer in the comments. "Congratulations to your family and of course Taylor and Travis!!," one person wrote, while another added, "Well this is the cutest thing I've seen on social media today," reported People. Swift's favourite surprise guest award came from the memorable moment when Travis made a surprise appearance during her Eras Tour stop at Wembley Stadium in London in June 2024. Though she was not present at the awards ceremony, Swift accepted the Tour of the Century award with a video. "I really can't tell you how much this means to me because I accept this on behalf of all my tour mates, my band, everyone who toured with us, our crew," she said in a pre-recorded clip, reported People. 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
19 March,2025 09:37 AM IST | Washington | ANIWonder Woman star Gal Gadot is the latest celebrity to receive the coveted star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The ceremony was attended by Gal’s husband Jaron Varsano and their daughters Alma, Ori, Maya, and Daniella. Gal looked stunning in a white fringe dress as she sat down to pose with the star that had her name engraved in it. That being said, her happy moment was disrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters given that Gal has been an outspoken supporter of the Israeli military. Pro-Palestinian protesters gather outside Gal Gadot's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony. pic.twitter.com/uV9bO0mkt9 — Variety (@Variety) March 18, 2025 Gal Gadot honoured by Vin Diesel and Patty Jenkins Gal was honoured with the star by Fast and Furious co-actor Vin Diesel and Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins. She said in her speech, “I’m just a girl from a town in Israel. I could never imagine such a moment. I never dreamt of becoming an actress, and I never knew that these things are possible." Looking at her daughters she said, "You inspire me every day to strive to be a better person, to be strong and kind and brave just the way you are. I hope that you're proud." "This star will remind me that with hard work and passion and some faith, anything is possible," concluded Gadot. Gal Gadot’s work front Gal will next be seen in Disney's live-action remake of 'Snow White' which will be released on March 21. Directed by Marc Webb it stars Rachel Zegler as the titular princess and Gadot as the Evil Queen. The film also features original songs composed by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Reports suggest that Zegler and Gadot may not share a close bond off-screen. Apparently, they have "nothing in common", citing their age gap, differing political perspectives, and personal priorities as reasons for the alleged distance. The Israeli-born Gadot has publicly supported the release of Israeli hostages, while Zegler has used her platform to voice support for Palestine amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.This divide has further fueled the rumored strain in their relationship. The film itself has been surrounded by controversy since its inception. Following her casting announcement in 2021, Zegler faced racist backlash over a Latinx actress portraying 'Snow White'. She also sparked debate when she said in interviews that the original 1937 animated classic was "dated" and that the new film would reflect a modernized approach to the character. With inputs from ANI
19 March,2025 09:14 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentModel Karlie Kloss announced on Monday that she is expecting her third baby with husband Joshua Kushner. She posted a series of pictures on Instagram, posing with her son Elijah, 19 months, baring her pregnant belly, reported People. "Three's a party..," Kloss wrote in her caption, also sharing an adorable picture of her sons Elijah and Levi hugging each other. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karlie Kloss (@karliekloss) In October, Kloss, who tied the knot with Kushner in October 2018, posted an adorable carousel of photos on Instagram featuring a variety of snaps from her family trip to a pumpkin patch. In the first photo, Kushner could be seen holding hands with the couple's son, Elijah, as he sat on his dad's shoulders. Baby Elijah could also be seen sitting next to a pumpkin. Kloss and Kushner's older son Levi wrapped his arms around the pumpkin. "We've been ready for October," she captioned her post. Last year, Kloss shared a carousel of photos on Instagram in honour of her son Levi's third birthday. She included sweet photos of her son holding birthday balloons, reading books, enjoying the outdoors and spending time at Coney Island, as per the outlet. "3yrs ago today, you forever changed my life and I couldn't be more proud and humbled to be your mom," Kloss wrote in her caption. "Thank you for making me a mommy. happy birthday Levi, thank you for choosing me and @joshuakushner. We couldn't love you more." In November 2023, she spoke about her pregnancy with Elijah and said the one thing that she couldn't control was her posture. "Just being pregnant for nine months, I found my posture got so bad," she shared. "So now I'm relearning my whole anatomy and trying to fix it, straighten my back." Her fitness routine has also changed with her becoming a mom, according to People. "My routine has evolved. It's gotten more efficient. I feel like my philosophy has gotten much more about strength in sustainable ways. So I do light weights and also body weight exercises. I travel a lot still, so I don't always have a gym nearby," Kloss added. 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
18 March,2025 09:47 AM IST | Washington | ANIPop star Justin Bieber posted a long post in which he admitted that he felt like he was "drowning" and that he must strive to "let hate go." "I was always told when I was a kid not to hate," he wrote, adding, "But it made me feel like I wasn't allowed to have it, and so I didn't tell anyone I've had it," he continued, referring to hate, reported People. Bieber then said that hiding the hate made him feel like "I have been drowning feeling unsafe to acknowledge it" "I think we can only let hate go by first acknowledging it there," he wrote, adding, "How couldn't we feel hate from all of the hurt we have experienced," he concluded his cryptic post. Last week the singer also used his Instagram Stories to open up about times he has previously doubted himself, as per the outlet. "People told me my whole life 'Wow Justin u deserve that' and I personally have always felt unworthy," Bieber posted. "Like I was a fraud, Like when people told me I deserve something, it made me feel sneaky like, Damn if only they knew my thoughts." Justin, who welcomed son Jack Blues with wife Hailey Baldwin Bieber, 28, in August, first sparked concerns among fans over his health after they noticed alleged changes in his physical appearance and behaviour in February, reported People. However, a statement shared by a member of the couple's team later denied the rumours, stating that the narrative about Justin's health and drug use is false. They also mentioned that the rumours about his drug use are "exhausting and pitiful," adding that "despite the obvious truth, people are committed to keeping negative, salacious, harmful narratives alive," reported People. 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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