Legendary actress Catherine O'Hara died at the age of 71 on January 30, leaving her millions of fans heartbroken and shocked. As she left for her heavenly abode, her onscreen sons, Macaulay Culkin from Home Alone (1990) and Dan Levy of Schitt's Creek remember the late actor by penning deep and emotional notes for her. Macaulay Culkin's heartfelt tribute for Catherine O'Hara View this post on Instagram A post shared by E! News (@enews) Macaulay Culkin and his onscreen mother, Catherine O'Hara, are one of the most loved onscreen mother-son duo in the Christmas comedy franchise Home Alone. Paying a heartwrenching tribute to Catherine, Macaulay shared beautiful photos of the two showing their bond over the years. He penned an emotional note that read, “Mama. I thought we had time. I wanted more. I wanted to sit in a chair next to you. I heard you. But I had so much more to say. I love you. I’ll see you later.” Dan Levy's pens emotional note Dan Levy, whose chemistry with Catherine aka Moira Rose in Schitt's Creek was also widely appreciated also penned an emotional note. Remembering his onscreen mother, Schitt's Creek’s David Rose wrote, “What a gift to have gotten to dance in the warm glow of Catherine O’Hara’s brilliance for all those years. Having spent over fifty years collaborating with my Dad, Catherine was extended family before she ever played my family. It’s hard to imagine a world without her in it. I will cherish every funny memory I was fortunate enough to make with her. My heart goes out to Bo, Matthew, Luke and every member of her big, beautiful family.” Catherine O'Hara's death Two-time Emmy-winning actor Catherine O'Hara, who featured in Home Alone and Schitt's Creek among others, passed away aged 71 following a brief illness. Her manager confirmed the news. According to her agency CAA, O'Hara breathed her last at her home in Los Angeles. Born in Toronto, O'Hara became a well-known figure in Los Angeles. The actress is survived by her husband, production designer Bo Welch, and sons Matthew and Luke, as well as siblings Michael O'Hara, Mary Margaret O'Hara, Maureen Jolley, Marcus O'Hara, Tom O'Hara and Patricia Wallice.
31 January,2026 02:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHollywood actress Halle Berry is not bending against age-shaming by society. The actress has said that she "refuses" to be ashamed of her age and feels "more valuable now than ever" as she approaches her 60th birthday. The Hollywood actress, who will hit the milestone in August, has opened up about the difficulties facing women in Hollywood as they get older, but she's adamant she won't accept the premise that female stars are "no longer valuable" as the years go by, reports ‘Female First UK’. She told The Times newspaper, "Why do we have to be ashamed of the most natural thing that happens to all of us? I’m not having the problem; society has the problem. They want to put me in a box that says, you are now a certain age; you’re no longer as valuable as you used to be. I refuse, refuse, to accept it because I know I’m more valuable now than ever. Wiser, smarter, stronger, better. It’s a privilege to age, but it’s been so stigmatised, especially for women”. She went on, “If they talked about men’s ages too, fair game. But they don’t. It stacks the cards against us. I don’t know how old these male actors are because their age doesn’t precede their names. With us, it always does. Soon it will be ‘60-year-old Halle Berry’. If I had this brain and this wisdom when I was 25, I’d be dangerous. But this comes only with time and age”. As per ‘Female First UK’, the Oscar-winner also admitted she struggles to accept compliments when they are based on her looks. She told the publication, "I die a thousand deaths. It becomes a hard compliment to accept. Year after year after year. When you’re striving to be more. I’ve worked really hard as an actor, and still to be reduced to a beautiful face it’s like, hey, wait a minute. Come on'. I say, 'Thank you’. And I smile. Because you’re an a**hole if you say anything else”. It comes after Halle has found love again in her 50s. Halle has been dating Van Hunt for more than five years and the singer recently admitted his partner had turned down a marriage proposal from him. 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
31 January,2026 10:09 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSVeteran actress Catherine O'Hara, best known for her work in Schitt's Creek, Home Alone, and Best In Show, died on Friday. The veteran actress was 71 at the time of her death. Catherine O'Hara death O'Hara reportedly died on Friday at her home in Los Angeles. Her representatives at CAA told The Hollywood Reporter that the actress passed away after a brief illness. Additionally, the Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed to ABC News that it received a call for medical aid earlier on Friday at 4:48 am at an address connected to O'Hara, likely her home. She was taken to a hospital in serious condition, the LAFD reportedly revealed. Catherine is survived by her husband, Bo Welch, and their two sons, Matthew and Luke. So far, the family has not released a statement regarding the circumstances of her passing. Catherine O'Hara career A native of Toronto, O'Hara was part of the SCTV ensemble that also helped launch the careers of John Candy, Eugene Levy, Rick Moranis and others. She's arguably best known for playing Kevin's (Macaulay Culkin) mother, Kate, in the Home Alone movies and had a career renaissance in the past 10 years with Schitt's Creek--winning an Emmy for her role as a faded soap opera actress opposite old friend Levy--and The Studio, for which she earned an Emmy nomination last year. She won an Emmy in 2020 for her portrayal of Moira Rose on Schitt's Creek and previously earned an Emmy in 1982 for her work on SCTV Network. Over the course of her career, O'Hara has received eight additional nominations for acting and writing. In 2025, she was a double nominee, earning recognition for Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series for HBO's The Last of Us, as well as for her comedic performance in The Studio. O'Hara was born on March 4, 1954, and grew up in Toronto. She joined the city's Second City company at age 20, first serving as an understudy to Gilda Radner and moving up to the main cast when Radner left to become part of the original Saturday Night Live ensemble, as per The Hollywood Reporter. (With inputs from ANI)
31 January,2026 08:59 AM IST | Los Angeles | mid-day online correspondentSinger-songwriter Lady Gaga has targeted the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during one of her Mayhem Ball concerts in Tokyo, Japan. The singer delivered a heartfelt speech at her recent show. She said, “I want to take a second to talk about something that’s extremely important to me. Something important to people all over the world and especially in America right now.” She further mentioned, “In a couple of days, I’m gonna be heading home and my heart is aching thinking about the people, the children, the families, all over America, who are being mercilessly targeted by ICE. I’m thinking about all of their pain and how their lives are being destroyed right in front of us.” As per reports, she has become the latest celebrity to speak out against ICE, after figures like Mark Ruffalo, Olivia Wilde, Wanda Sykes, and more condemned the organisation at the Golden Globes and Sundance Film Festival recently. During her speech, Gaga talked about Saturday’s shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by ICE agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota. “I’m also thinking about Minnesota and everyone back at home who is living in so much fear and searching for answers on what we all should do. When entire communities lose their sense of safety and belonging, it breaks something in all of us. I hope that you all will stand with us tonight. I know we’re not in America right now, but we are with our community and we love you,” she said. She went on to dedicate the song Come to Mama from her fourth studio album Joanne to “everyone who is suffering, to everyone who’s feeling alone and helpless, anyone who’s lost a loved one and is it having a difficult time, an impossible time, seeing when the end will be near.” She went on to say, “We need to get back to a place of safety, peace, and accountability. Good people shouldn’t have to fight so hard and risk their lives for well-being and respect and I hope our leaders are listening.” Others voicing against ICE Mark Ruffalo, Olivia Wilde, Wanda Sykes, and more condemned the organisation at the Golden Globes and Sundance Film Festival recently 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
31 January,2026 08:42 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSHollywood actor Tom Holland is opening up on the project on which he experienced the most creative satisfaction. According to reports, the actor has said Spider-Man: Brand New Day was his “most creatively fulfilling” project yet. The actor, 29, is due to swing back onto the silver screen this summer as the iconic superhero in Sony/Marvel’s upcoming superhero blockbuster, and a newly shared letter Holland wrote to the movie’s crew has revealed the star’s true feelings. The letter reads, “Firstly, I’m so sad this is coming to an end. It’s been tough and hard work, but working with you all every day has been such a joy. Thank you for making this the most creatively fulfilling filming experience I’ve ever had”. He shared, “Your hard work, dedication, talent, and kindness has been an absolute pleasure to be a part of and I can’t thank you enough. I’ve loved laughing with you all and I hope we do this many times over. This movie wouldn’t be a fraction of what it will be, without you. So thank you from the bottom of my heart and I’ll see you next time”. Spider-Man: Brand New Day will reintroduce Zendaya as Michelle ‘MJ’ Jones-Watson and Jacob Batalon as Ned Leeds. The film will also star Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner, Jon Bernthal as The Punisher, Michael Mando as Scorpion, and Marvin Jones III as Tombstone. Stranger Things star Sadie Sink and The Bear’s Liza Colon-Zayas have also been cast in unknown roles in the movie. 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
31 January,2026 08:08 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSHollywood actress Margot Robbie is opening up about the special gesture for actor Jacob Elordi. The actress has shared that she gave "flowers on Valentine's Day" to Jacob. The 35-year-old actress and her Wuthering Heights co-star formed a close bond on the set of the new big screen adaptation of Emily Brontë's classic, and they recently revealed how he filled her room with roses on February 14 last year, reports ‘Female First UK’. She told Extra, "Jacob's getting a lot of credit. I actually got him presents, too. I would like that to be known. Yes, I gave him many things throughout shooting. I gave him flowers on Valentine's Day”. The Barbie actress, who has been married to producer Tom Ackerley since 2016, added, "I gave him a book of poetry. I gave him a lamp once”. As per ‘Female First UK’, she also had matching custom signet rings made for them both to commemorate the end of filming. Each of the rings feature two skeletons in an intimate embrace, with a Bronte quote, "Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same”. The hand-enamelled gold rings were created by UK designer Cece Fein-Hughes, who has opened up about the project on Instagram. She wrote, "What an honour it was to create matching pieces for Margot Robbie Jacob Elordi, celebrating their time filming together as Catherine and Heathcliff in the new Wuthering Heights”. She wanted each detail to reflect "a story of passion, devotion and wild romance". The rings are engraved with the initials of the characters, as well as '1847-2026', which references the year Bronte's classic novel was first published, and the release of the new film. Cece shared, "Gifted to Jacob by Margot, the piece features two entwined skeletons in the exact pose of the iconic film poster, a quiet reminder that love never truly dies. As time passes and everything else withers away, what remains is the enduring bond between two souls”. Margot revealed Jacob's sweet Valentine's Day gesture and admitted it "made her day". 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
30 January,2026 10:47 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSRapper Nicki Minaj has declared herself the "No 1 fan" of US President Donald Trump. Speaking at the Trump Accounts Summit in Washington DC on Wednesday, Nicki Minaj doubled down on her persistent support for Trump, stating that the US President has been "bullied and smeared". "I don't know what to say, but I will say that I am probably the president's No. 1 fan. And that's not going to change. And the hate, or what people have to say, it does not affect me at all. It actually motivates me to support him more. And it's gonna motivate all of us to support him more," Minaj said at the summit, as quoted by The Hollywood Reporter. 🙏🏽🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/OYhclnEeCK — Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) January 28, 2026 Showcasing her strong rapport with Trump, she added, "We're not going to let them get away with bullying him, and the smear campaigns, it's not going to work, OK? He has a lot of force behind him, and God is protecting him." The US President also heaped praise on Nicki Minaj and said, "She is the greatest and the most successful female rapper in history," he added. This came roughly a month after the rapper made a surprise appearance at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest conference in December last year. In an interview, she led extensive praise for the Trump administration. "I have the utmost respect and admiration for our president. I don't know if he even knows this, but he's given so many people hope," she said. In another instance, she commended Trump over threats to take military action against Nigeria over the country's alleged persecution of Christians. 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
30 January,2026 10:33 AM IST | Washington DC | ANIA voice note sent by Blake Lively to her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni before the shooting of the film has now been unsealed and made public through court records amid the ongoing legal dispute between the two. The voice message was sent on February 8, 2023, weeks before shooting for It Ends With Us began. In the recording, Lively is heard speaking in a calm and open manner, telling Baldoni that she is talking to him more "as a friend" than anything else. Lively also explained that she was feeling "overwhelmed" and stretched thin from handling back-to-back projects while also caring for her young children with husband Ryan Reynolds. "I'm talking to you as a friend at this point more than anything," Lively said in the message to Baldoni. "The only reason I'm doing [that movie] first is because I gave them my word, and I wouldn't go back on that," she said in the voice message. "But having a week off in between, it's just a lot." Lively, in her messages, also shared her worries about returning to work without enough help at home. She spoke about feeling stressed about childcare and not being fully ready to leave her baby. "I still don't have a baby nurse... Shooting in April, shooting in March is just too soon after having a baby and not sleeping, and wanting to be in my best shape," she said. During the filming of the romantic drama, Baldoni, according to People, later sent Lively a voice note apologising after a discussion about the alleged changes she made to a rooftop scene in the film. In that leaked audio, Baldoni expressed regret over how things played out. According to the publication, Lively sued Baldoni in December 2024, accusing him of sexual harassment and retaliation. Baldoni has denied all the claims. Lively is also seeking more than USD 160 million in damages. The trial is set to take place in May 2026 in New York. 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
30 January,2026 09:32 AM IST | Washington | ANIHarry Styles is gearing up for his next tour at Wembley Stadium. While fans were excited about the announcement, it was short-lived as the ticket prices left them disappointed. Amid this debate, it appears that Zayn Malik has taken a swipe at his former One Direction bandmate during his performance in Las Vegas. Zayn Malik’s dig at Harry Styles In a video that has since gone viral on social media, Zayn was seen addressing the audience on stage. He said, “Who’s from Vegas? Who’s from elsewhere? I just want to say a big, big thank you to each and every single one of you for being here with me tonight. You could’ve been anywhere, [but] you decided to spend your night with me.” Malik continued, “Hopefully the ticket prices weren’t too high — just saying! Anyway!” His remarks prompted a strong response from concertgoers, with many assuming it to be a dig at Harry Styles. “Who’s from Vegas? Who’s from elsewhere? I just want to say a big big thank you for being here with me tonight….hopefully the ticket prices weren’t too high- just saying, anyway!” - Zayn speaking to fans tonight in Vegas 😭pic.twitter.com/wS4NLMajrf — ZAYN MALIK PROMO 𓊍 (@ZAYNxPROMO) January 29, 2026 Social media users quickly reacted to the clip of Malik’s statement. One user commented, “Zayn keeps clocking, oh he STANDS ON BUSINESS.” Another added, “Not Zayn throwing shade now too, I’m dying.” Some fans pointed out that ticket prices for Malik’s own shows have also been high in the past. One online comment noted, “He really thought he was doing something here, but he just ended up embarrassing himself because his tickets were more than 1200 dollars.” About Harry Styles ticket prices Harry Styles is back with his third “Together, Together” tour in 2026. The singer announced his new album, titled Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally, earlier this month. The album is a follow-up to 2022’s Harry’s House, which was a huge success and earned him three Grammy Awards. He is gearing up for massive shows at Wembley Stadium and Madison Square Garden in New York City. It was reported that prices for seats in the nosebleeds for the Wembley dates were as high as 92 pounds each (126.86 dollars). In New York, the most expensive VIP package is currently priced at 1667 dollars (1208 pounds). Thousands of Styles’s fans took to social media on Tuesday (27 January), expressing their disappointment.
29 January,2026 09:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBarbie fame Margot Robbie recently attended the premiere of Wuthering Heights in Los Angeles. While her red carpet look in a sheer black off-shoulder gown stole the show, it was her choice of jewellery that had everyone’s attention. For her appearance, she adorned Elizabeth Taylor's legendary Taj Mahal diamond necklace. This historic jewellery piece beautifully bridges Hollywood glamour with Mughal dynasty heritage. About Margot Robbie’s Taj Mahal diamond necklace Margot Robbie made a striking red-carpet appearance in a dramatic strapless gown featuring a sheer black lace bodice and a voluminous skirt that fades into a bold crimson hem. What truly stole the spotlight was Robbie’s jewellery choice. The 35-year-old actor stepped out wearing Elizabeth Taylor’s iconic heart-shaped Taj Mahal diamond necklace, which costs approximately Rs 74 crore. The piece weaves together centuries of timeless romance and legacy. Speaking on the red carpet, Robbie said the necklace “felt like it had a lot of romantic history and felt appropriate for tonight.” About the necklace The necklace was given as a gift to Elizabeth Taylor by her fifth husband, legendary actor Richard Burton, 54 years ago on her 40th birthday. The heart-shaped table-cut diamond bears a Parsi inscription reading “Love is Everlasting,” with Nur Jahan's name also carved into it. The gem is believed to have been given by Nur Jahan's husband, Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, and later passed down to their son, Shah Jahan. According to jewellery experts and scholars, Shah Jahan presented the jewellery to his wife, Mumtaz. Due to its deep association with the Mughals, the necklace is also known as the Taj Mahal Diamond. In 1971, French luxury brand Cartier acquired the Taj Mahal Diamond, accenting it with red gemstones and table-cut diamonds. About Wuthering Heights The upcoming Wuthering Heights has already raised eyebrows for its steamy trailer, period-inaccurate costume choices, and moody Charli xcx soundtrack. The film stars Jacob Elordi alongside Margot. The actor had revealed that he was planning to go on a break from acting before he was offered this film. Wuthering Heights is releasing on 13 February 2026, and Emerald Fennell told fans last year that an adaptation of the classic novel would be her third feature film.
29 January,2026 08:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSend Help thrives on the uncertainty of character, morality, and outcome. Directed by Sam Raimi, the survival thriller focuses not just on physical danger but on the psychological tension between two people forced into an impossible situation. For Rachel McAdams, it was this emotional complexity and unpredictability that made the film stand out, turning the project into one of her most challenging and exciting experiences. Rachel McAdams talks about Send Help “I loved the moral ambiguity around Linda and Bradley,” she explains. “It’s a true two-hander with lots of twists and turns–I love that about the script. I was very excited about the chills and thrills in it. And then when I heard Sam was directing it, it was like, ‘Oh, that’s just so perfect. This is right in his sweet spot.” McAdams and Raimi had previously collaborated on the 2022 box-office hit Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and the opportunity to reunite was especially appealing because Send Help allowed them far more creative freedom. According to McAdams, “Sam is exceedingly passionate when it comes to making movies. He’s such a master. He gets so into the story and character, and he’s so collaborative. And you can throw the wackiest ideas at him, and he’s like, ‘I love it. Let’s try it.’ This movie had a lot of room for that kind of experimentation, so that was really exciting.” The spirit of risk-taking defined the experience for McAdams. “Sam was asking, ‘How much can we get away with? How many times can we lose the audience and win them back? Let’s just try it and see,” McAdams continues. “It’s one of the more experimental films I’ve done. That was terrifying and really thrilling. I loved the journey.” With Send Help, Raimi and McAdams lean into discomfort, unpredictability, and creative risk, resulting in a film that promises to keep audiences guessing, unsettled, and completely locked in until the very end. The all-original darkly comedic psychological thriller from 20th Century Studios releases in theatres nationwide on January 30, 2026. Rachel gets a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame Rachel McAdams 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. She is known for her acclaimed performances in films such as Mean Girls (2004), The Notebook (2004), Sherlock Holmes (2009), The Vow (2012), and Spotlight (2015).
29 January,2026 03:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
