Singer-songwriter Justin Bieber apparently seems to be ‘stung’ by the news of his first love, actress-singer Selena Gomez's engagement to American record producer and songwriter Benny Blanco. The ‘Let Me Love You’ singer dated Selena, 32, on and off from 2010 to 2018, reports ‘Mirror.co.uk’. The same year they split for the final time he moved on and walked down the aisle with model Hailey Baldwin, who he now shares four-month-old son Jack with. Though both seem happy with other partners these days, and Justin married someone else first, he is still said to have been left 'stung' by Selena's announcement and reportedly feels it officially marks the 'end of an era'. As per ‘Mirror.co.uk’, Benny, who has produced songs for both Selena and Justin, is thought to have got down on one knee back in August to pop the question to Selena after just over a year of dating. But the pair reportedly held off from going public with their news as it was the same month Justin and Hailey welcomed their first child. And Selena didn't want her engagement to be seen as 'turning the attention away from Justin's baby or to get one up on him'. Selena went public with her engagement a week ago by sharing a snap of her huge diamond ring, with her 423 million followers on Instagram. She captioned the post, "Forever begins now..." New dad Justin is said to hope Selena is 'happy'. Though he hasn't congratulated her publicly, a source told the Daily Mail, "Justin is married and has a kid. We all know that, but when he heard that Selena was engaged, he'll even admit it stung for a brief second. Because even though they will never be friends or date again or anything like that, it is officially the end of an era”. Benny and Selena have been dating since June 2023, but didn't confirm their romance until December of that year. 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 December,2024 08:07 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSHollywood star Tom Cruise has been felicitated with the US Navy's top civilian honour, the Distinguished Public Service Award. As per Variety, On Monday, at a ceremony in London, Cruise was awarded the Navy's top civilian honour for his "outstanding contributions to the Navy and the Marine Corps" through his work in "Top Gun," "Born on the Fourth of July," "A Few Good Men" and the "Mission Impossible" franchise. The ceremony took place in London, as Cruise is currently working in the U.K. US Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro presented the medal to Cruise. In a statement, the Navy said Cruise has "increased public awareness and appreciation for our highly trained personnel and the sacrifices they make while in uniform." Meanwhile, on the acting front, Cruise can next be seen in "Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning," which is set to release in May 2025. Cruise will also star in his upcoming supernatural thriller 'Deeper', which is currently in early development. The announcement was made by Liman during a recent screening of the documentary Gaucho Gaucho in New York City, where he shared his enthusiasm for creating a "scary" film, a genre he has yet to explore in his career, according to Deadline. "I have never done one," Liman said, expressing his excitement about venturing into the horror-thriller space, adding, "And neither has Tom." 'Deeper' is set to follow an astronaut who encounters a terrifying force during a deep dive into an unexplored trench in the ocean. 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 December,2024 08:19 AM IST | London | ANISinger-songwriter and record producer Mariah Carey announced that she will be performing the final show of her annual Christmas tour after cancelling the three shows due to illness, according to People. "Lambs, thank you for making my #Christmastime so special I've loved singing with you every night, and I can't wait to see you all tomorrow in Brooklyn for the show of the tour," said Carey in an Instagram post, referring to the show at Barclays Center in New York. Earlier, on December 11, shortly before she was set to perform at Pittsburgh's PPG Paints Arena, the singer took to X to make an announcement about cancelling the show due to her illness. "Pittsburgh, I am sorry to say, I've come down with the flu. It breaks my heart that I unfortunately have to cancel tonight's show. I love you all so much," she wrote. Two days later, the Grammy-winner announced that she was "still sick" and cancelled her performances at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., and UBS Arena in Belmont Park, N.Y., respectively, as per People. "I'm devastated about it and appreciate your support. Love, MC," she wrote in her post on X. She announced her Christmas Time tour on August 2 in an interview, she said she would have "been working day and night on this one," reported People. "I worked with some incredible people on this, like Miss Debbie Allen. I'll be doing songs I've never done before, some duets. I've got to keep some surprises," she said. On Monday, Billboard announced that Carey's "All I Want for Christmas" topped the charts for the 16th week in a row, tying with her other hit, "One Sweet Day." The Queen of Christmas shared the milestone in a post on her Instagram Stories, writing, "Best news to wake up to as I prepare for the last show of the tour tomorrow!!!!," 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
18 December,2024 08:12 AM IST | Washington | ANIDiane Delano, best known for her role in Northern Exposure, has passed away at the age of 67, People reported. Her agent, Dennis Sevier, confirmed that Delano died at her home in Los Angeles on December 13 following a brief illness. The official cause of death has not yet been released. "When Diane entered any room, you knew she was there! She was full of life and loved being an actor. She will be missed," Sevier said in a statement. Delano was widely recognised for her roles in film and television, including Sergeant Barbara Semanski on the CBS series Northern Exposure and Roberta "Bobbi" Glass on The WB series Popular. Northern Exposure ran for six seasons from 1990 to 1995. Her other notable credits include The Wicker Man, Days of Our Lives, St. Elsewhere, L.A. Law, and Perfect Strangers, according to People. The actress also lent her voice to animated shows such as Teen Titans and Batman: The Brave and the Bold. Delano earned an Indie Series Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the made-for-TV movie Fumbling Through Pieces. In 2019, she received the Best Ensemble Prize for her work in Relish at the Los Angeles Film Awards. She was last seen in the bluegrass musical comedy Paradise: A Town of Sinners and Saints, which was released in May, People reported. 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 December,2024 08:01 AM IST | Washington | ANIThe final chapter in the Spider-Verse trilogy has hit a roadblock. The upcoming film titled 'Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-verse' will not be meeting its 2025 release date. The makers of the animated superhero film are eyeing a 2026 release for the film now. The delayed release of Spider-Man: Beyond The Spider-verse According to a report in the Deadline, Sony Pictures Animation has delayed the release of the film 'Spider-Man Beyond The Spider-Verse’. The makers have decided to dedicate more time on the quality of the film and it will be ready for its theatrical release only by 2026. Amid this, there were also some reports that claimed that the film might not even be released in 2026 and will potentially see a delay of 2-3 years. The reports claimed that the makers are facing creative issues and are yet to decide on how to end the three-part film series. Composer Pemberton cast doubt on the veracity of those reports and reportedly said, “Don’t really ever want to weigh in on this sort of stuff BUT would you ever believe there could sometimes be stuff on the internet that might not always be particularly accurate? Hmmmm…” His comments came amid a backdrop of conflicts between Sony and Spider-Verse creators Phil Lord and Chris Miller. Meanwhile, in August 2024, Karan Soni, the behind Pavitr Prabhakar, aka Spider-Man India, had shared an update on the status of the film. "That movie is deep in production. It's animation, so it's different and takes a long time. We'll see when it's ready and when it ends up coming out, but I'm really excited," he told Times of India. About Beyond The Verse The movie has Shameik Moore as Miles Morales. Hailee Steinfeld, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Vélez, Jake Johnson, Jason Schwartzman, Issa Rae, Karan Soni, Shea Whigham, Greta Lee, Daniel Kaluuya, Mahershala Ali, and Oscar Isaac are the other popular actors. Indian Spider-Man aka Pavitr Prabhakar was also introduced in ‘Spider-Man Across The Spider-Verse’ and Karan Soni gave voice to the character. Indian cricketer Shubhman Gill voiced for the Hindi version of Pavitr. The first Spider-Verse film was released in 2018 titled 'Spider-Man Into The Spider-verse and continued with 2023's Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
17 December,2024 08:57 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHollywood star Nicole Kidman shared that she almost left Hollywood for good in 2008. After moving to Nashville and giving birth to her first daughter with country superstar Keith Urban, the Academy Award-winning actress thought she was “pretty much done” with acting. She shared that she wanted to turn her full attention to her new family, reports ‘Variety’. However, her mother stepped in and urged her to keep going. The actress told CBS News. “When I gave birth to (Sunday Kidman-Urban), I was like, ‘Well, I think I’m pretty much done now'”. She further mentioned, “We were living on a farm, and that’s when my mother said, ‘I wouldn’t give up completely. Keep a finger sort of in it’. And I’m like, ‘No, no. I’m done now. I’m done’. She’s going, ‘Just listen to me. Keep moving forward. Not saying that you have to do it to the level you’ve been doing it, but I wouldn’t give it up completely’”. As per ‘Variety’, the actress took the advice to heart, and three years later, she scored her third Oscar nomination for her leading performance in ‘Rabbit Hole’. In the years to come, Kidman would star in ‘Just Go With It’, ‘Hemmingway & Gellhorn’, ‘Stoker’ and ‘The Railway Man’. “That came from a woman who was from a generation that didn’t have the opportunities that I had, that she had helped create for her daughters”, she added. “So that’s probably something that she wished she’d had when she was little”. The actress will soon star alongside Harris Dickinson in A24’s erotic thriller ‘Babygirl’. The film follows Romy (played by Nicole Kidman), a high-powered CEO who puts her career and family at risk when she becomes romantically involved with a much younger intern at her company. 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
17 December,2024 08:11 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSWill Smith has actively shut down the rumours which stated that he took part in Sean "Diddy" Combs "freak offs" gathering hosted by the rapper and music producer, reported The Hollywood Reporter. The 'Men In Black' actor, who recently traced back to his music roots, performed a concert in San Deigo on Friday when he asked his fans to stop associating him with Sean through memes. "The world we're in right now, it's really hard for y'all to like discern what's real and what's true, you know? And I've been seeing y'all memes and stuff. Some of that stuff is funny. Some of it's funny, but I haven't addressed any of this publicly, I just want to say this very clearly: I don't have anything to do with Puffy. So y'all can stop all those memes," said Will Smith as quoted by The Hollywood Reporter. He explained he doesn't usually address such activities publicly but with such rumours circulating he was compelled to address it. He also asked his fans to stop believing the baseless rumours. Sean "Diddy" Combs has been charged with sex trafficking and racketeering a day after federal agents arrested him in Manhattan. PEOPLE reported citing sources, that the music mogul was taken into custody on Monday (local time) following a grand jury's indictment, though the specific charges were not clear. As per the indictment obtained by PEOPLE, prosecutors accuse Sean "Diddy" Combs of forcing women to take part in "highly orchestrated performances" that he called "freak-offs." These "freak-offs" allegedly involved male sex workers, and prosecutors claim that Combs arranged for women and sex workers to be flown to his location, the report stated. The indictment also alleges that Combs made sure the women participated by giving them drugs, using his power over their careers, threatening to cut off financial support, and using violence and intimidation. The prosecutors say that since 2009, Combs assaulted several women. One incident in 2016, at a hotel in Los Angeles, allegedly involved Combs "kicking, dragging, and throwing a vase" at a woman. According to the indictment, this was caught on camera, and prosecutors claim Combs tried to bribe a hotel staff member to keep quiet. The third bail of Sean "Diddy" Combs has been denied bail by the third judge 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
15 December,2024 09:19 AM IST | Mumbai | ANILegendary actor Jim Carrey has clarified his remark on 'retirement', which he gave during the promotions of 'Sonic the Hedgehog 2', and said one can't be definite about these things, Deadline reported. He will be next seen in the third instalment of the film 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3'. Regarding his retirement, the actor said "You can't be definite about these things. Because as soon as a good idea comes your way, or a group of people you really enjoy working with, things tend to change." In 2022, when the Bruce Almighty star was promoting the sequel to Sonic the Hedgehog, Carrey said he was retiring from acting. In a throwback interview with Access Hollywood, as reported by Deadline, the actor said, "I'm being fairly serious. It depends. If the angels bring some sort of script that's written in gold ink, that says to me that it's going to be really important for people to see, I might continue down the road. But I'm taking a break." Earlier, Carrey also told Comicbook that he would be open to reprising his role from How the Grinch Stole Christmas and also welcomes the idea of making a sequel to The Mask. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 opens in US theaters on December 20. The third instalment of the action-adventure film has Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles facing a mysterious adversary known as Shadow the Hedgehog and are forced to form an unlikely alliance with villain Dr Robotnik. When asked about what he said in 2022 at the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 London premiere on December 10, Carrey responded, "That might have been hyperbole." Carrey also told ComicBook that he would be open to repeating his part from 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas', as well as filming a sequel to 'The Mask.' Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will be released in theatres across the United States on December 20. The third episode of the action-adventure film pits Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles against a mystery enemy known as Shadow the Hedgehog, forcing them to establish an odd alliance with evil Dr. Robotnik. 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
15 December,2024 09:16 AM IST | Washington | ANIActor Chris Pratt expressed his deep appreciation for his wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger, as she celebrated her 35th birthday. Taking to Instagram on Friday, the 'Jurassic World' star shared a heartfelt tribute to his wife, acknowledging her role as a loving partner and dedicated mother. In his message, Pratt wrote, "Happy Birthday, Katherine! Thank you for all of the joy you've brought all of us through the years." He went on to highlight her efforts in caring for their family and managing their household with love and wisdom. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chris Pratt (@prattprattpratt) "To see the way you care for our family. To see the way you run the house. To see the way you communicate," he continued, adding, "Your wisdom and mindfulness are a blessing I thank God for every day. I'm so grateful to have married you." Pratt, who wed Schwarzenegger in 2019, added, "We all feel so well taken care of and loved. Through the ups and downs, I got you Chief. Love you." The couple, who have three children, daughters Eloise, nearly 3 years old, and Lyla, 4, along with their newborn son Ford, born in November, have built a life filled with love and family. Pratt also shares a son, Jack, 12, with his ex-wife, Anna Faris. Katherine's mother, Maria Shriver, also took to social media to wish her daughter a happy birthday. Shriver, 69, shared an emotional tribute, praising Katherine's character and warmth. "Her smile lights up every room she walks into. Her heart is big, wide, loving. She is an amazing daughter, an extraordinary sister, caring friend, devoted wife, and a deeply loving mama bear," Shriver wrote. The message continued, "Katherine has only brought joy into this world. I love her deeply, like her so much, and marvel at her every day. What a life she has created. What a beautiful soul she is." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maria Shriver (@mariashriver) Shriver's heartfelt words highlight the bond between mother and daughter and the admiration she has for Katherine. This birthday celebration comes on the heels of a busy year for the Pratt-Schwarzenegger family. The couple, continue to grow in both their personal and professional lives. Back in June, Katherine shared her own loving birthday message to Chris on Instagram, calling him "my love" and expressing her excitement to celebrate him. Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger's relationship blossomed after they began dating in June 2018. Following their engagement announcement in January 2019, the couple exchanged vows on June 8th of the same year in a ceremony held in Montecito, California. Their family grew with the arrival of their first daughter in 2020 and welcomed their second daughter in May 2022. 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
15 December,2024 09:15 AM IST | Washington | ANIHollywood actress Amanda Seyfried is setting the record straight. The actress recently opened up on her clip in which she could be seen singing. The actress, 39, attended an event in Beverly Hills, California. During the event, the actress took a moment to clear the air about a recently surfaced video that features her singing the song 'Popular' from the musical 'Wicked' while wearing a silver princess dress, reports 'People' magazine. She specifically addressed rumors that it was an audition tape for the role of Glinda in the 2024 film. She told 'People', “I think it was during Covid-19. I was doing a Lancome shoot in Long Island City. Elizabeth Stewart (was) my stylist". She further mentioned, “I was not auditioning for 'Wicked' yet, but I knew it was like coming up So I was just f****** around really, and I was like, ‘This dress is so Glinda'. And Elizabeth was like, ‘Do it.’ And then she posted at some point". As per 'People', the actress noted that while she loves her stylist, “maybe it would be better if it hadn’t been posted”, because “it was truly just a fun, like, (behind-the-scenes) moment of my Lancome shoot”. However, the 'Les Miserables' actress admitted that even though the video was “in jest” she did, in fact, later audition for the role of Glinda in earnest, a part which eventually went to Ariana Grande. She shared, “I went hard for that, for sure. And it was a very long process. And everything happens the way it's meant to. It’s an extravaganza, which is what she (Grande) does really well. And (my kids) have been playing the soundtrack nonstop. And everything is as it's meant to be for sure". Seyfried then shared that she is currently preparing for her upcoming role in the thriller-mystery The Housemaid, which is based on the 2022 novel of the same name and will co-star Sydney Sweeney. The role, she revealed, required her to dye her hair blonder. "I was excited because I am pretty boring. I needed a change. So I was like, you know what? This is going to be the big movie where I do something different”, she said. She also noted that the new look “really does help me get into character”. 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
15 December,2024 08:31 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSCast: Angelina Jolie, Pierfrancesco Favino, Alba RohrwacherDirector: Pablo LarrainRating: 3.5/5Runtime: 124 min Chilean director Pablo Larrain completes his trilogy of films about celebrated women beginning with ‘Jackie’, ‘Spencer’ and now ‘Maria’ based on Greek opera legend Maria Callas. “Maria” is a tragedy that finds its subject with greater control over her own fate. But Larrain’s film is more about the acute loneliness of being Maria Callas, La divina - considered to be the greatest opera singer of her time. The film opens with Jolie as Callas singing “Ave Maria” from Verdi’s Otello. The voice we hear belongs to Callas but Jolie’s has been mixed in too. We see Callas steer through ups and downs during her final days. Larraín and screenwriter Steven Knight bring it all to life. Callas seeks the acceptance of her devoted staff, Bruna (Alba Rohrwacher) and Ferruccio (Pierfrancesco Favino), turns inwards and has imaginary conversations with self, is bitterly nostalgic about her younger days when she and her sister were forced to entertain German soldiers, fends off nosy fans and the hurtful press and also has a rocky romance with the Greek-Argentine tycoon Aristotle Onassis (Haluk Bilginer). Callas’ penchant for adulation and her inability to regain the glory of her singing voice scarred her soul. Knight’s screenplay reminds us of how talent can be torturous - especially when it doesn’t come up to scratch anymore. In this film the ailing and neurotic Maria Callas has an imaginary companion called Mandrax, named after the sedative she abuses. The narrative treats the singer’s whole life via a flashback-seasoned account of the last week before her death. Callas died in 1977 at the young age of 53 and it’s simply heart-rending to see Callas deteriorate and slip through our fingers against our will. Larrain’s narrative highlights Callas’ vulnerability and agonising loneliness and we as an audience feel compelled to want to protect her from herself just like her maid and butler try to do. Such is Jolie’s queenly performance that it draws you in with her ethereal presence as this once-in-a-generation singer grasps with the intense grief of losing her voice. Larraín cuts to black and white for the nostalgic reminiscing and contrasts that with those of her last week in gorgeous color. Production Designer Guy Hendrix Dyas produces some miraculous settings and backdrops. Massimo Cantini Parrini’s costumes are stunning. Ed Lachman’s glorious, high-contrast lensing lends depth to a narrative that appears rather restrictive in scope. Larraín inserts arias into his narrative to give the audience a taste of everything from Bellini to Puccini to Donizetti. ‘Maria’ is a fascinating piece of work but its also Larrain’s weakest. The film has amazing production design, gorgeous cinematography and is fortified by a charismatic singing performance by Anjolina Jolie but it doesn’t have anything special to convey either about Callas or the art form she made her own!
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