Camila Cabello’s “rebranding” of sorts, after her much-talked-about break-up with Shawn Mendes, may not precisely appeal to her followers, as her latest album, C, Xoxo, struggles to find an identity. Cabello comes across as an artiste who cares far too much, or too little, and, in the process, delivers an album whose sonic quality mimics this indecisiveness. On top of my playlist: Vasuda Sharma Bad guy by Billie Eilish:I like the song’s effortlessness, especially that of the hook line; it’s catchy and addictive. Lights up by Harry Styles:The song’s pre-chorus section has an unpredictable change in the chords. I love that. Bailgaadi by Sharma And The Besharams: The track has a laid-back groove, and the lyrics are fun and quirky. Tiny bit of sky by Blackstratblues: It has a lovely vibe.
01 July,2024 01:00 PM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamMusic sensation Taylor Swift expressed her admiration for Simone Biles after the Olympic champion gymnast dazzled audiences by incorporating Swift's song 'Ready For It' into her floor routine during the 2024 US Olympic Gymnastics Trials. Swift, 34, took to social media to share her excitement over Biles' use of the track from her 2017 album 'Reputation,' which played as Biles executed her routines, including the challenging triple-double tumbling pass. Biles had previously made history with this move at the US Gymnastics Championships in 2019. "Watched this so many times and still unready. She's ready for it tho," Swift commented after a full clip of Biles' routine was shared by NBC Olympics and Paralympics. Biles, 27, concluded her performance with Travis Scott's 'Delresto (Echoes),' featuring Beyonce. Despite facing challenges during the beam event, Biles' strong showings on the floor, bars, and vault secured her first place in the women's qualifying rounds, as per Page Six. Meanwhile, Taylor Swift has been captivating her own audience during the European leg of her Eras Tour, currently preparing for a performance in Dublin, Ireland. Reflecting on her album 'Folklore,' Swift connected its storytelling nature to the Irish landscape during her concert at Aviva Stadium. "Folklore in general, it just belongs in Ireland," Swift shared with her audience after performing 'Cardigan.' "How I imagined the album world looking [was like] Ireland. Storytelling with lots of different characters. You guys have that on lock, too. That's very Irish, the storytelling," she said as per Page Six. Swift recently wrapped up a series of highly anticipated shows in London, where she delighted fans with special appearances, including a cameo from her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. According to Page Six, her tour will next take her to Amsterdam, Netherlands, for three consecutive shows before continuing to Germany. 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
01 July,2024 10:42 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIActor-rapper Will Smith has released new music with a completely fresh sound. The four-time Grammy-winning rapper-actor, 55, has been on a solo music hiatus since dropping his 2017 EDM track, Get lit, which came over a decade after his last studio album, 2005’s Lost and Found. However, the Bad Boys: Ride or Die star has returned with a brand-new offering titled You can make it. Smith slapped Rock for making fun of wife Jade Pinkett’s alopecia The uplifting single, backed by the Sunday Service Choir of Kanye West’s Jesus Is King fame and assisted by Fridayy, finds Smith back in his rap bag as he shares an urgent message for listeners. “You are in the smoke and the fire, tight rope on the wires. I see you’re broken and tired, and all your hope is expired”, he raps on the track. “So many tests for the flesh, exhausted, gasping to catch your breath, walking through the valley of the shadow of death and when you think you’ve got nothing left, keep going.” According to reports, later in the song, the Summertime rapper seems to turn his encouraging advice to himself, alluding to dealing with past personal battles—like the infamous 2022 Oscar slap incident with Chris Rock—with lyrics like, “Believe me, they tried to bleed Will Smith. In the rearview, I see adversity was the gift. Out of the madness, out of the maze, out of the saddest into the rays, the darkest of nights turns into day and every storm runs out of rain.” Smith’s return to music comes amid his box-office success with his latest Bad Boys instalment, also starring Martin Lawrence. 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 June,2024 07:12 AM IST | Los Angeles | AgenciesCourteney Cox, who turned 60 in June, is not upset about getting older and doesn’t think time has changed her “one bit.” “I’m fine with it. I love my life, and I love that I’m still working after all this time. I’m feeling very grateful. If anything, I’m probably more compassionate now,” she told in a magazine interview. The actor said, “I speak my mind, but people who know me can handle it. With me, you certainly get what you get.” The Scream actor, who has a 20-year-old daughter, Coco, with her former husband David Arquette and is in a relationship with Snow Patrol’s Johnny McDaid, feels her creative nature has helped her stay young at heart. She explained, “Overcoming challenges, being creative, and thinking outside the box is what makes life exciting. It keeps you young.” Looking back on her life, Cox regrets being a “comparative person” while working on Friends with Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc, and the late Matthew Perry. “The one thing I wish I hadn’t been is a comparative person. There’s a lot of stuff that can mess with your ego, being on a show in an ensemble like that. It’s hard. It was a lot of learning for me. I wish I hadn’t ever spent time comparing,” she said. 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 June,2024 07:12 AM IST | Los Angeles | AgenciesActor-comedian Martin Mull, known for his roles in shows like 'Sabrina The Teenage Witch' and 'Roseanne,' has died at the age of 80. Taking to her Instagram account on Saturday, Martin's daughter, Maggie Mull, shared that her father died at home on June 27 after battling a prolonged illness. "I am heartbroken to share that my father passed away at home on June 27th, after a valiant fight against a long illness. He was known for excelling at every creative discipline imaginable and also for doing Red Roof Inn commercials. He would find that joke funny. He was never not funny," Maggie wrote in her post. In her emotional tribute, Maggie Mull expressed, "My dad will be deeply missed by his wife and daughter, by his friends and coworkers, by fellow artists and comedians and musicians, and the sign of a truly exceptional person many, many dogs. I loved him tremendously." In the comments section of Maggie Mull's post, fans and co-stars of Martin Mull, paid tributes. Schitt's Creek actor Dan Levy wrote, "Sending you so much love. He was the greatest." Sarah Levy added, "Sending so much love." View this post on Instagram A post shared by maggie mull (@mulltoons) Martin Mull's career spanned decades, beginning with his breakout roles in Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman and Fernwood 2 Night. He later became a household name with roles in Clue, Roseanne, and Sabrina The Teenage Witch, where he portrayed Principal Willard Kraft. His versatility extended to Arrested Development, where he played detective Gene Parmesan, and he made memorable guest appearances on shows like The Simpsons, Family Guy, and The Golden Girls. Before his acting career, Martin Mull made his mark as a songwriter and comedian. The actor is survived by his daughter Maggie, a writer, and his wife Wendy Haas, who is also an actor and composer. 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 June,2024 06:09 AM IST | Washington | ANIActor Mark Wahlberg takes flight in a chilling new role as a psychotic hitman pilot in Mel Gibson's upcoming thriller 'Flight Risk,' as unveiled in the gripping official trailer. Set against the backdrop of Alaskan airspace, Wahlberg stars as Daryl, a former wilderness pilot who becomes entangled in a deadly game involving a high-stakes mission to transport a fugitive witness, played by Topher Grace, to New York City. Grace's character, Winston, is poised to testify against the notorious 'Moretti' crime family. The tension escalates quickly as Daryl reveals his true colours mid-flight, transforming into a ruthless assassin with lethal intentions. In a chilling moment from the trailer, Daryl ominously declares, "Mr. Moretti's very disappointed in you, Winston. And he wants you dead." Michelle Dockery joins the cast as air marshal Madolyn, who finds herself in a desperate struggle for survival after discovering Daryl's nefarious plan, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Amidst intense aerial sequences and heart-pounding confrontations at 10,000 feet, Madolyn must not only fight for her life but also navigate the aircraft to safety. Directed by Mel Gibson, 'Flight Risk' marks Gibson's return to the director's chair since 2016's acclaimed 'Hacksaw Ridge.' According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film promises a blend of suspense, action, and psychological thrills, underscored by a script penned by Jared Rosenberg. Gibson, also serving as a producer alongside John Davis and John Fox for Davis Entertainment, brings his distinct directorial vision to 'Flight Risk,' marking a reunion with Wahlberg on screen since their previous collaborations in 'Daddy's Home 2' and 'Father Stu.' Lionsgate announced that 'Flight Risk' is slated to release on October 18, inviting audiences to experience the high-octane drama and intense performances that define this gripping aviation thriller. 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
29 June,2024 01:32 PM IST | Washington | ANIParamount+ has officially set the premiere date for the highly anticipated Season 2 of ‘Tulsa King,’ starring Sylvester Stallone. The series is scheduled to debut on Sunday, September 15 in the United States and Canada, followed by a rollout across Paramount+ international markets starting Monday, September 16. Accompanying the announcement, Paramount+ released a gripping first-look teaser trailer for Season 2, offering fans a glimpse into the continued saga of Sylvester Stallone’s character, Dwight, as he navigates the complex world of his criminal empire in Tulsa. “Tulsa belongs to me now,” declares Dwight in the trailer, setting the tone for the intense conflicts to come. According to the official Season 2 synopsis obtained by Deadline, as Dwight and his loyal crew establish their dominance in Tulsa, they face new challenges from rival forces, including the Kansas City mob and a formidable local businessman. Amidst these threats, Dwight must safeguard his family and allies while managing his intricate web of dealings. Additionally, his past in New York still looms large, presenting unfinished business that demands his attention. ‘Tulsa King’ boasts a stellar ensemble cast including Martin Starr, Jay Will, Max Casella, Vincent Piazza, Tatiana Zappardino, Annabella Sciorra, Neal McDonough, Frank Grillo, Domenick Lombardozzi, Andrea Savage, Garrett Hedlund, and Dana Delany, each bringing depth to their respective roles, reported Deadline. Currently filming in Oklahoma and Atlanta, ‘Tulsa King’ is helmed by executive producers Taylor Sheridan, Terence Winter, and Craig Zisk. The series is a production of MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios exclusively for Paramount+, with distribution handled by Paramount Global Content Distribution. Fans of the series can anticipate a thrilling continuation of Dwight’s journey, filled with power struggles, alliances, and the complexities of underworld dynamics, as ‘Tulsa King’ Season 2 promises to deliver on its reputation for intense drama and compelling storytelling. 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
29 June,2024 01:19 PM IST | Washington | ANIFilm: I am: Celine Dion Cast: Celine Dion,Director: Irene TaylorRating: 3/5Runtime: 102 min “I don’t want to sound dramatic but I could have died” - these words uttered by Celine Dion lend context to her struggles with growing instances of painful catatonic paralyses known as Stiff Persons Syndrome, a rarest of rare conditions that affects one in a million. The documentary comes with a warning, “The film contains powerful scenes of medical trauma. Viewer discretion is advised.” So you are basically set-up for a mournful portrait of the Diva struggling with the rare neurological disorder that made it increasingly difficult for her to sing and perform at shows. Irene Taylor’s depiction allows for all the sadness, hurt and regret to come through. The sadness that she cannot hit the ‘high notes’ she was celebrated for, anymore. The hurt that this could happen to her soon after the loss of her beloved husband, at a time when she was most vulnerable emotionally. And the regret that she has had to cancel or truncate several shows without exposing the true nature of her condition. Taylor’s crew even happen to catch a shocking scene involving Dion in the midst of a very painful seizure. Celine Dion reminisces “ When your voice brings you joy you can be the leader. People remarked that Celine Dion was the one who sang the highest note ever. Now with SPS its difficult to reach the high notes.” Interprescing curent camera capture with past home video and archival footage, Taylor paints a picture of the Diva that is heartrendingly poignant. We see her dedication, persistence, and hard work that have earned her the success she enjoys today. For a girl who grew up with 13 brothers and sisters in a small province in Quebec, Dion achieved a pinnacle that is pretty much hard to emulate. The documentary gives us glimpses of the good times with her Manager and husband Rene, moments when she was pregnant, some of the time she spends with her three children, the episode she did with The Jimmy Fallon show and several moments from her recordings and concerts. Short versions of songs featured here include ‘Power of love,’ ‘Rag Doll,’ ‘Le ballet,’ ‘Treat her like a lady,’ ‘Ashes,’ ‘All by myself,’ ‘Alive,’ her duet with John Farnham in Australia, ‘My heart will go on,’ ‘I am,’ and ‘L’amour’ from Carmen. This documentary portrays the superstar as human and physically flawed. It highlights the immense pressures that Dion, gifted with extraordinary talents, faces behind the spotlight. It’s difficult to see her world fall apart, as she grapples with health related and professional challenges, unsure of her next steps. We see her trying her best to get back to being ‘The Voice.’ Her recent tryst with a film role in the Priyanka Chopra featured romcom ‘Love Again’ and the recording of the song for that film bring home to us the difficulties she faces while trying to get her voice back on track. She talks of the need for pills to get through her performances. This film was shot over a period of 12 months and we see Dion venturing out from her Las Vegas mansion only three times. We see her comforting herself by revisiting the past in her 12,000-foot warehouse containing all the items and accessories she used for her numerous performances. Witnessing her struggle to sing through her pain gives us an inkling to the strong will, resilience and dedication that has honed her craft. “Love affection, attention, music is my foundation. I am because of my family,” she says in one of her candid moments on camera. Her devotion to her craft and love for family is pretty much evident. It’s her battles with SPS and her struggles with her voice, that have become the crux of her existence now. “If I can’t run I’ll walk. If I can’t walk, I’ll crawl” - this statement clearly tells us that Celine Dion is fighting strong and not willing to quit anytime soon!
28 June,2024 03:43 PM IST | Mumbai | Johnson ThomasFilm: A Quiet Place : Day OneCast: Lupita Nyong'o, Joseph Quinn, Alex Wolff, Djimon Hounsou, Cain Aiden, Jennifer Woodward, Elijah UngvaryDirector: Michael SarnoskiRating: 2.5/5Runtime: 99 min. This film, a prequel to the super successful John Krasinski directed franchise ‘A Quiet Place,’ hopes to recreate the origin story by depicting the initial alien invasion. It’s clear from this attempt that Krasinski is definitely a far superior thriller director. The manner in which he captured destruction and created suspense was so vivid that it became hard to forget. Sarnoski, even though technically proficient, is unable to recreate that kind of potency.“Day One” promises a more expansive look at the apocalyptic mayhem but it doesn’t deliver it with any depth or consistency. The narrative informs us in the opening moments itself that sound levels in NYC is regularly 90 decibels. But the subsequent sequences fail to capture the contrast of a hustling and bustling city needing to stay quiet all of a sudden. The people characters though are governed by their behaviors. With more than a million and a half people living on the island of Manhattan, it’s hard to understand why Samira (Lupita Nyong’o), a Stage 4 cancer patient, and Eric (Joseph Quinn), come in for special treatment. Both have no survival instincts. Samira goes against the tide of people aiming for the waterways and Eric appears to be following her for no reason at all. Samira is an abrasive anti social person and it becomes difficult to empathise with her situation while Eric comes by his panic attacks by chance. While both Nyong’o and Quinn are rivetting in their emphasis and presence, there’s little we learn about their characters all through the film. The aliens - mostly in the foreground or rampaging away from the camera, still seem gruesome. The city comes in as one of the main character’s here. Visuals and soundscapes of the city are life affirming - before the onset of the aliens. But there’s nothing new here. The story isn’t as focused on one specific family as the previous ones. There’s no backstory as such - just the bombastic arrival of the aliens and the havoc they cause thereafter, in New York City. There’s no interesting lore to hold on to either. We don’t get to know why the aliens have intruded on Earth and how suddenly everyone recognises ( even the cat) that being silent is the only way to stay hidden from their opaque eyes and acute senses. The monsters are incredibly inconsistent in their reactions to sound. There are times when we see them instantly attacking when the slightest squeak is heard and then there are times when the lead characters go about their business and yet no alien attacks them directly. Even the cat (named Frodo)’s behavior is uncharacteristic for a feline. After the initial meows we don’t get a sound out of the Frodo, and furthermore the cat keeps going in and out of the frame and managing to come back to it’s owner everytime in spite of the devastation in the city. To top it Samira has a dying wish - to have a pizza, and the narrative makes that aspect it’s prized ambition. It’s a trivialising construct that weakens the drama considerable. The sound design has clarity, cinematography is heavily atmospheric and while some CGI is great, some parts aren’t. Overall this is just a implausible, though serviceable thriller that plies its tricks with engaging effect.
28 June,2024 03:35 PM IST | Mumbai | Johnson ThomasVeteran American actor Bill Cobbs, who is known for his roles such as Louisiana Slim in 'The Hitter', Walter in 'The Brother from Another Planet' and Reginald in 'Night at the Museum' has passed away. He was 90, according to The Hollywood Reporter. As per his publicist, Chuck I. Jones, "he died of natural causes at his home in Riverside" Born on June 16, 1934, in Cleveland, Cobbs was known for his excellent performance as Whitney Houston's manager in 'The Bodyguard' (1992), the older brother of Medgar Evers in Rob Reiner's 'Ghosts of Mississippi' (1996), a jazz pianist in Tom Hanks' 'That Thing You Do!' (1996) and Master Tinker, builder of the Tin Woodsman, in Sam Raimi's 'Oz the Great and Powerful' (2013). Cobbs appeared on TV in shows such as 'The Slap Maxwell Story', 'The Drew Carey Show', 'The Gregory Hines Show' and 'Star Trek: Enterprise'. Cobbs played Moses in the Coen brothers' 1994 film 'The Hudsucker Proxy', a mystical clockman whose power to freeze time comes in handy for Tim Robbins' Norville Barnes. Cobbs played a supporting role in 'Night at the Museum' as Reginald, a security guard on the verge of retirement. His other remarkable roles were of a basketball coach and retired basketball player Arthur Chaney in Disney's 'Air Bud' and Medgar Evers's older brother Charles Evers in Rob Reiner's 'Ghosts of Mississippi'. He also played the fictional jazz pianist Del Paxton in Tom Hanks's 'That Thing You Do'. He had a brief appearance in the 2010 film 'The Search for Santa Paws'. In 2020, he made a guest appearance in the two-part series finale of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D Wilbert Francisco Cobbs was born on June 16, 1934. After graduating from East Tech High School in Cleveland, he served for eight years in the U.S. Air Force, where he experimented with stand-up comedy. He worked for IBM and sold cars before he acted onstage for the first time in 1969 in the anti-apartheid musical Lost in the Stars at Karamu House in his hometown. 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
28 June,2024 08:33 AM IST | Washington | ANIThe investigation into the death of Matthew Perry is coming to a close and multiple individuals have been linked to the late actor’s acquisition of the lethal amount of ketamine found in his blood, according to a news report published this week. The Hollywood Reporter pointed to publications when stating that on Wednesday, two law enforcement sources confirmed the investigation’s end is near, and prosecutors will soon decide if charges will be filed against those linked to the Friends star’s procurement of ketamine. The criminal probe underway since May includes investigators with the Los Angeles Police Department, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the US Postal Service. Detectives are tracing the actor’s procurement of the illegal drug, which has been used recreationally for decades but has recently been discovered as useful in the treatment of depression. On October 28, 2023, Perry’s body was found after he’d drowned in his hot tub at his Pacific Palisades home. The lethal dose of ketamine is believed to have caused him to have cardiovascular overstimulation and respiratory depression, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office. The examiner had stated that the amount of ketamine found in his blood was about the same as what would be used during general anaesthesia. 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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