Elizabeth Olsen has revealed that she suffers from recurring terrifying dreams about being shot in the head. The actor, 35, who is married to Robbie Arnett, said that she often finds herself in “darkness” during her sleep due to nightmares. She said, “I’ve died in a lot of dreams. I’ve been shot in the head and killed. Now, I have cold blood rushing down my head, and it’s darkness.” The actor said that she feels a sense of “calm” when she steps foot in the UK, away from her home country. When in the US, she constantly fears violence due to the relaxed gun laws. In an interview, The WandaVision (2021) actor said, “I got in [to central London] last night. The moment I stepped outside and had a coffee, I’m just calmed. We’re always worried about random acts of violence in the United States without even processing that.” 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
03 October,2024 07:23 AM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesStranger Things actress Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi tied the knot in a stunning white wedding. The actress has shared a series of beautiful pictures from their grand wedding, and we are left in awe of the gorgeous photos. The couple’s second wedding took place in a beautiful location set against a scenic background in Italy. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Millie Bobby Brown (@milliebobbybrown) The happy couple earlier tied the knot in a top-secret ceremony in May. This weekend, they kicked off the festivities in the UK before catching a flight to Italy, reports Female First UK. Fans react to Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi's wedding pictures As soon as the couple dropped pictures from their wedding ceremony, fans started reacting to them. One wrote, “Deserve all the happiness coming your way!!” Another fan wrote, “So happy for you both!! Love you so much.” A third fan commented, “Congratulations to both of you, I’m so happy for youuu.” In the pictures shared on Millie’s Instagram, the actress can be seen wearing a stunning strappy white gown, which featured a beautiful sheer bridal veil. Meanwhile, her partner was seen in a white tux paired with black pants. While sharing the dreamy pictures, the actress wrote, "Forever and always, your wife." Details about Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi's wedding A source told ‘The Sun’, “Millie and Jake kicked off their wedding celebration in style. They hired an area in Sheesh for dinner with their family, including Millie’s parents, Kelly and Robert. Their group was drinking lychee martinis and strawberry daiquiris but didn’t go too mad as they had to fly to Italy.” As per ‘Female First UK’, the loved-up duo planned a spectacular ceremony and reception and have even lined up a famous singer for the afterparty. The insider said: "Millie and Jake have booked a huge British singer to perform at the wedding. She was one of the biggest names in music this year, so they are delighted she is flying over especially for them." Earlier, a source mentioned, “Their first wedding in America in May was a very low-key ceremony; the second wedding is going to be huge. All of their celebrity friends, including Millie’s ‘Stranger Things’ co-stars and her British best pal Mark Wright, are flying to Florence to be there. It is going to be a huge wedding." Millie, 20, and Jake, 22, got engaged in 2023 after two years of dating. In 2024, Brown starred in and executive produced the fantasy film Damsel for Netflix, directed by Spanish filmmaker Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, based on a screenplay by Dan Mazeau. She will next star in the Russo brothers' The Electric State, an adaptation of Simon Stalenhag's graphic novel of the same name. (Inputs from IANS)
02 October,2024 09:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentOne of two doctors charged in the investigation of the death of Matthew Perry is expected to plead guilty on Wednesday in a federal court in Los Angeles to conspiring to distribute the surgical anesthetic ketamine. Dr. Mark Chavez, 54, of San Diego, signed a plea agreement with prosecutors in August and would be the third person to plead guilty in the aftermath of the 'Friends' star's fatal overdose last year. Prosecutors offered lesser charges to Chavez and two others in exchange for their cooperation as they go after two targets they deem more responsible for the overdose death: another doctor and an alleged dealer that they say was known as 'ketamine queen' of Los Angeles. Chavez is free on bond after turning over his passport and surrendering his medical license, among other conditions. His lawyer Matthew Binninger said after Chavez's first court appearance on August 30 that he is 'incredibly remorseful' and is 'trying to do everything in his power to right the wrong that happened here'. Also working with federal prosecutors are Perry's assistant, who admitted to helping him obtain and inject ketamine, and a Perry acquaintance, who admitted to acting as a drug messenger and middleman. The three are helping prosecutors in their prosecution of Dr. Salvador Plasencia, charged with illegally selling ketamine to Perry in the month before his death, and Jasveen Sangha, a woman who authorities say sold the actor the lethal dose of ketamine. Both have pleaded not guilty and are awaiting trial. Chavez admitted in his plea agreement that he obtained ketamine from his former clinic and from a wholesale distributor where he submitted a fraudulent prescription. After a guilty plea, he could get up to 10 years in prison when he is sentenced. Perry was found dead by his assistant on October 28. The medical examiner ruled ketamine was the primary cause of death. The actor had been using the drug through his regular doctor in a legal but off-label treatment for depression that has become increasingly common. Perry began seeking more ketamine than his doctor would give him. About a month before the actor's death, he found Plasencia, who in turn asked Chavez to obtain the drug for him. 'I wonder how much this moron will pay,' Plasencia texted Chavez. The two met up the same day in Costa Mesa, halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego, and exchanged at least four vials of ketamine. After selling the drugs to Perry for USD 4,500, Plasencia asked Chavez if he could keep supplying them so they could become Perry's 'go-to'. Perry struggled with addiction for years, dating back to his time on 'Friends', when he became one of the biggest stars of his generation as Chandler Bing. He starred alongside Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer for 10 seasons from 1994 to 2004 on NBC's megahit sitcom.
02 October,2024 04:51 PM IST | Mumbai | PTIAn attorney said Tuesday he is representing 120 accusers who have come forward with sexual misconduct allegations against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, the hip-hop mogul who is awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Houston attorney Tony Buzbee said he expects lawsuits to be filed within the next month. Buzbee described the victims as 60 males and 60 females, and that 25 of the people he is representing were minors at the time of the alleged misconduct. Combs, 54, has been locked up at the Metropolitan Detention Centre in Brooklyn since he pleaded not guilty on September 17 to charges that he used his ‘power and prestige’ to induce female victims into drugged-up, elaborately produced sexual performances with male sex workers in events dubbed ‘Freak Offs.’ Buzbee has also represented women who accused NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual assault.
02 October,2024 04:42 PM IST | Mumbai | PTISinger-actress Selena Gomez, who has attained the billionaire status courtesy her cosmetics company, says she finds it "distasteful" to discuss money. She told 'Entertainment Tonight': "I'm very grateful. I personally think it's distasteful to talk about money. But I really am giving all the credit to the people who buy the products. They're the ones that made this dream of. Mine come true. So I'm really, really honored and just happy." Gomez grew up in Grand Prairie, Texas with a single mother in what she has called a "really rough neighbourhood" and previously recalled running out of money for basic amenities whilst her mom struggled to make ends meet, reports femalefirst.co.uk. She said: "I can remember about seven times when our car got stuck on the highway because we'd run out of gas money. My mom gave up everything for me and had three jobs. I remember always being reminded that people had less than we did, and we didn't have much. "But I felt like we did because my mom was always doing a hundred million things just to make me happy, and we volunteered at soup kitchens on Thanksgiving." After starting her career on “Barney and Friends” in the early 2000s, Gomez guest-starred on the shows “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody” and in a couple of episodes of “Hannah Montana” starring Miley Cyrus before she got her own. show in the form of “Wizards of Waverly Place” in 2007. For that, she is thought to have earned $30,000 per episode over the course of four seasons and became one of the highest-paid child stars in the process. The years after the series ended saw her net worth skyrocket into the tens of millions as she launched a successful pop career with a string of sold-out tours. Gomez is actually worth an eye-watering $1.3 billion, according to Bloomberg, which has included the singer on its Billionaires Index for the very first time. 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.
02 October,2024 12:50 PM IST | Los Angeles | IANSThe movie Joker: Folie À Deux has sparked a lot of mixed opinions from both viewers and critics. Some people think it’s dull, while others believe it’s the best movie of the year. The musical aspect has gotten both praise and criticism—some really enjoyed Joaquin Phoenix's performance, whether in the musical parts or not, while others felt the musical scenes were weak and that the actors seemed flat. The internet remains divided on the film in these two aspects: the musical approach and the much-discussed ending. Joker Folie A Deux: Here's what we know about Lady Gaga-starrer The second film appears to go in a different direction compared to the first one. Without giving too much away, Joker: Folie À Deux features Arthur facing a trial to decide if he's sane or insane. He might also encounter Harley Quinn during this process. Right now, the movie has a 60% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on critic reviews, not audience scores. Some critics think that director Todd Phillips made this film specifically for fans who were really into the first Joker movie, possibly to provoke them. The music in the film has sparked mixed reactions. Some critics really liked the performances by Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, while others think the story doesn't give their characters enough depth. How much viewers enjoy the movie might largely depend on their feelings about musicals. However, it is the ending which is also a big point that could influence opinions. Spoiler Alert! Stop reading here to avoid any potential risk Joker: Folie À Deux takes place two years after the first Joker movie. Arthur Fleck is waiting for a hearing to decide if he is sane or insane. If he is found sane, he could end up on trial with the death penalty as a possible sentence. Arthur’s lawyer argues that it wasn’t really Arthur who did the crimes; it was another side of him called The Joker. This part of the film explores whether Arthur genuinely believes in this other personality or if he’s just dealing with the societal pressures that turned him into The Joker. The movie leads up to Joker's trial and a big crime spree with Arthur and Lee. While Joker is in court, a bomb goes off, and the film ends with his death. This ending has sparked controversy, especially among Batman fans who love the relationship between the Joker and Harley Quinn. The Hollywood Reporter notes that the film might upset Batman fans because it seems to close the door on any future interactions between Batman and Joker in this universe, straying quite a bit from the comic book stories.
02 October,2024 09:52 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn an exciting development for film enthusiasts, Kirsten Dunst is set to star alongside Channing Tatum in the upcoming true crime film 'Roofman', directed by Derek Cianfrance. Fresh off her critically acclaimed role in A24's 'Civil War', Dunst is ready to dive into a gripping story based on the audacious exploits of Jeffrey Manchester, known as the "Rooftop Robber," according to Deadline. Manchester was a notorious figure who broke into over 60 McDonald's locations by climbing onto their roofs. Once inside, he would round up the staff and stash them away in freezers while he looted the cash registers. Described as an eccentric and charming individual, he managed to carry out these heists without resorting to violence, a trait that made his story both remarkable and chilling, according to Deadline. In a twist of fate, Manchester was convicted in 2000 but made a daring escape, evading capture by hiding out in a 'Toys 'R Us' and a 'Circuit City' store in North Carolina. Living off baby food and exercising by riding bicycles in the toy store, he remained undetected until he inadvertently left his fingerprints on a 'Catch Me If You Can' DVD. This slip ultimately led to his recapture and return to prison, according to Deadline. Dunst will portray a Toys 'R Us employee who is grappling with financial struggles while raising her two daughters, Dee and Lindsay. Unbeknownst to her, Jeffrey has been observing her from within the store and has developed feelings for her. Their paths cross, and what begins as a charming connection evolves into a complex bond--one that endures even after she discovers his criminal past. According to Deadline, the film's script is penned by Cianfrance and Kirt Gunn, with production helmed by Dylan Sellers and Chris Parker through their Limelight banner, alongside Cianfrance's long-time collaborators Jamie Patricof and Lynette Howell Taylor. 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
02 October,2024 08:12 AM IST | Washington | ANISinger-songwriter Ariana Grande has shared that she is not averse to the idea of having a facelift. The singer recently sat down to reveal her beauty tactics while sitting for a lie detector test with a magazine and made the revelation. During the session, she also shared all the cosmetic procedures she has had to stay looking young. When her Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo, 37, asked Grande during the video chat, “Did you ever get any work done to feel more popular?”, the singer denied having any procedures. As per reports, she also rejected rumours she had got a nose and b**b job, with the polygraph examiner, confirming she was telling the truth. When Erivo asked Grande, “Did you get a facelift?”, the singer replied, “No, not yet. I’m open.” She also called the test the “best day” of her life as it allowed her to hit back at people spreading rumours about procedures she may have got done. 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
02 October,2024 08:08 AM IST | Washington | AgenciesAriana Grande opened up about the cosmetic procedures she's had to achieve her youthful look and clarified the rumours about her having a nose job. Ariana Grande rejects all plastic surgery rumours online The 31-year-old singer of "7 Rings" shared details about her beauty routines during a lie detector test with Vanity Fair in a video released on Monday. When her Wicked co-star, Cynthia Erivo, asked her if she had any procedures done to feel more popular, Grande responded candidly... Grande shared her excitement about finally being able to address the rumours about plastic surgery, telling Erivo, "thank goodness." She denied ever having several procedures, including a nose job and breast augmentation, and the polygraph examiner confirmed she was being truthful. “Did you get a face-lift?” the examiner questioned, which led to Grande to say, “No, not yet. I’m open.” When the results showed she was telling the truth, Ariana exclaimed, "This is the best day of my life! Take that, YouTube people," as she took a jab at those who claimed she altered her looks through surgery. Ariana Grande on paparazzi using used hand-gliders to fly over the 'Wicked' set Recently, actors Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey recalled the shocking moment when paparazzi used hand-gliders to fly over the 'Wicked' set one day, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The actors who play Glinda and Fiyero discussed how the paparazzi went to great measures to leak photographs and videos from the set of Jon M Chu's movie. "I think we were very spoiled to have done this with him [Chu]. It felt like a teeny, little secret student thing -- it's intimacy," Grande said. "It felt so small and private until all of a sudden, we were outside, and the Daily Mail was hand gliding over our set -- oh, he should play the pterodactyl in your film [Jurassic World 4]." "It was a man on a massive kite, floating around with his legs hanging down," added Bailey, who is set to start in the upcoming Jurassic World movie with Scarlett Johansson. "With a GoPro. With a GoPro on his toes." Grande admitted she "couldn't believe my eyes" at the spectacle, adding, "Well, firstly because I don't have the best eyes. But secondly, because there's no way. There's no way! I was like, ah, guy on a hand glider." All about Ariana Grande's Wicked 'Wicked', based on the iconic Broadway musical of the same name, follows Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), a young lady who is misunderstood due to her green complexion, as she forms an odd but meaningful connection with Glinda, a student with an unwavering quest for fame.The first part will be released on November 22, 2024, followed by the second on November 26, 2025.
01 October,2024 11:33 AM IST | Los Angeles | mid-day online correspondentThe Marvel movie Deadpool & Wolverine caused a lot of buzz when it hit theaters in India on July 26, 2024. Fans in India and across the globe were really excited about it, and the film did well at the box office. Starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, the movie is now gearing up for its OTT release after its successful run in theatres. Deadpool and Wolverine OTT release and streaming platform revealed Starting today, October 1, Deadpool & Wolverine is available for streaming in India on Disney+ Hotstar, just like the other MCU movies. While this hasn't been officially confirmed by the platform yet, reports suggest it will be available there. For fans outside India, the movie can be streamed through premium video on demand (PVOD) on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, and VUDU. Excerpt from Mid-Day's review of Deadpool & Wolverine This spoof was born when Disney gobbled up 20th Century Fox in 2019. It’s ironic that a legendary studio had to go under for this monstrosity to take birth. That fact is also represented in the film. We see the first Deadpool-Wolverine fight happen around a giant stone-carved version of the 20th Century Fox logo. This film is basically a homage( or is it a memorial?) to all the projects that got dismantled in the merger. We know for sure from several events in the film and from what they themselves have publicly acknowledged, that best buddies Reynolds and Jackman were only too eager for this tie-up to happen. The adamantium-clawed mutant teams up with the Mouthy Merc in this spoofy sendoff of all things Marvel. And that’s the premise if you ask me. Of course, the writers will claim otherwise. This is a 2-hour plus parody that plays around with MCU canons while Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman do what they damn well please. The self-aware, irreverent, at times subversive spoofing takes the cake here. “Fox killed him, Disney brought him back. And They’re gonna make him do this till he’s ninety,” Wade says about Logan. For the fans who felt deprived after Logan’s death in the last X men movie - this is a second coming they did not expect. This is the third collaboration between director Shawn Levy and Ryan Reynolds and the zing continues at full blast. Ryan Reynolds has lead screenplay credit here so his talent for quip-happy zingers and winking meta gags runs unchecked throughout the film. The in-jokes are meant to radiate an atomic blast.
01 October,2024 09:23 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAngelina Jolie recently spoke about her experience of playing Maria Callas in director Pablo Larrain’s latest directorial film, Maria. In an interview, the actor called it a “once in a lifetime” role, adding, “It is certainly the most challenging.” Written by Steven Knight and produced by Fremantle, Larrain’s directorial venture is biographical psychological drama about opera singer Maria Callas. It took Jolie seven months to memorise six of the tragic arias linked with Callas, who died of a heart attack at her Paris home on September 16, 1977, at the age of 53. While playing such a role requires a certain responsibility, Jolie said that she always wanted to collaborated with Larrain and this kind of character is not offered to her very often. She elaborated, “And if it’s asked of me, it’s not often with this kind of material and this director, so these things come once in a lifetime,” she added. Talking about her experience of being, “in the footsteps of someone you truly admire,” Jolie said, “It was beyond anything I could imagine, and it was a gift emotionally for me.” She continued, “It changed me as a person. It helped heal a part of me.” Recalling her prep for the part and how it affected her personally, the actor conceded that it would be too personal to explain. “But from that first day [on set] not being able to breathe and crying to singing at the top of my lungs at La Scala, Milan, those moments changed me,” she reminisced. Maria received an eight-minute standing ovation at its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival, held at the Sala Grande Theatre recently. Overwhelmed by the response, Jolie got emotional and was seen wiping away tears. The biographical drama traces the journey of American-Greek soprano Maria Callas as she retreats to Paris after a glamorous yet tumultuous life in the public eye. Larrain’s directorial venture reimagines her final days as she grapples with her identity and legacy. 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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