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Cardi B’s 6 year old daughter ruins her USD 60,000 bag
American rapper Cardi B is dealing with the loss of a ruined expensive fashion accessory courtesy her kid. In a since-expired Instagram Stories post, the rapper, 32, showed off the aftermath of her daughter Kulture Kiari Cephus, 6, getting a hold of her dark yellow Hermes Kelly bag in exotic crocodile skin worth USD 60,000, reports ‘People’ magazine. The short 14-second clip, later reshared on YouTube, shows the Grammy winner pointing at the middle of the purse. "We spent USD 60,000 on this purse", she said. "Look what my daughter did to my purse. Look what my daughter did to my purse. Look what my daughter did to my f****** purse”. As per ‘People’, the musician then zoomed in, and fans got a closer look at a heart written in black marker on the flop underneath the handle. "Look..." she says in disbelief one more time before sighing. Luckily, all is not lost. Hermes bags can be brought back to the store and repaired, for a cost, of course. In addition to Kulture, Cardi B is also a mother to 3-year-old son, Wave Set Cephus, and a daughter born on September 7, 2024, whose name she has not revealed, with estranged husband Offset, 32. She filed for divorce from the rapper in July 2024. It's no surprise that the mom of three was shocked by what happened to her Hermés bag, as she has an extensive collection that she previously showed off in October. During the video tour, Cardi B shared that she had gotten what appeared to be the same Hermés Kelly bag as well as two Hermes Birkin bags in dark crimson red and gray. The tour also showed off her closet, which had other luxury purses. Cardi B has also gifted her daughter her own set of luxury gifts, including a USD 830 Versace snowsuit, USD 80,000 worth of jewelry and her own hot-pink Hermes Birkin bag when she turned 2. 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
26 March,2025 09:54 PM IST | Los Angeles | IANS
Ben Affleck was bringing ‘unhappiness to work’ everyday while starring in ‘JL'
Oscar-winning star Ben Affleck has talked about his struggles with alcohol and challenges being under the cowl in Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice, Suicide Squad, Justice League and The Flash. “I loved Batman v Superman. And I liked my brief stints on The Flash that I did and when I got to work with Viola Davis on Suicide Squad for a day or two,” the actor-director says in a new interview, reports deadline.com. “In terms of creatively, I really think that I like the idea and the ambition that I had for it, which was of the sort of older, broken, damaged Bruce Wayne. And it was something we really went for in the first movie,” the actor told GQ. “Justice League” was a different story. “I certainly wouldn’t want to replicate an experience like that,” he said. “A lot of it was misalignment of agendas, understandings, expectations. And also, by the way, I wasn’t bringing anything particularly wonderful to that equation at the time, either. I had my own failings, significant failings, in that process and at that time.” Among those failings was a growing drinking habit. “I drank relatively normally for a long time. What happened was that I started drinking more and more when my marriage was falling apart,” the actor told The New York Times in 2020. Asked about drinking alone in his hotel room, Affleck said he was doing that “quite a bit” on Justice League, which he has also called his nadir. “You’re trying to make yourself feel better with eating or drinking or sex or gambling or shopping or whatever,” he explained. “But that ends up making your life worse. Then you do more of it to make that discomfort go away. Then the real pain starts. It becomes a vicious cycle you can’t break. That’s at least what happened to me.” Affleck’s self-criticism is aimed not so much at his performances but “what I was bringing to work every day” on set. “I mean, my failings as an actor, you can watch the various movies and judge,” he told GQ. “But more of my failings, in terms of why I had a bad experience, part of it is that what I was bringing to work every day was a lot of unhappiness. So I wasn’t bringing a lot of positive energy to the equation. I didn’t cause problems, but I came in and I did my job and I went home. But you’ve got to do a little bit better than that.” That realisation and others led the two-time Oscar winner to step back from another stint inside the cowl on The Batman. “I showed somebody The Batman script,” Affleck told the Times. “They said, ‘I think the script is good. I also think you’ll drink yourself to death if you go through what you just went though again’. There have also been moments that his struggles and specifically his sobriety, now five years strong, have aided Affleck’s work.” “I knew with The Way Back, like, ‘OK, look, people know I’m an alcoholic or in recovery, I’m going to have to have a conversation about this.’ I didn’t really mind that. I maybe underestimated the degree to which — I didn’t have any ambitions to be the national spokesman for recovering alcoholics.” “And not because I have any shame with it or anything. I just find that, I’ve been sober for more than five years, it’s just not something that is at the forefront of my mind. It’s not the central preoccupation of my life.” This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
26 March,2025 08:06 PM IST | Los Angeles | IANS
Colleen Hoover's 'Verity' with Anne, Dakota to hit theatres on this day
The film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel 'Verity' which stars Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett in the lead roles, has finally got a release date, reported Deadline. Amazon MGM's Studio led adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel is slated to release in theatres next year on May 15. It is directed by director Michael Showalter. The current script is written by Nick Antosca. According to Deadline, the Nick Antosca adapted take follows struggling writer Lowen Ashleigh who is hired as a ghostwriter for renowned author Verity Crawford under mysterious circumstances. But her assignment takes a dark turn after discovering chilling autobiographical notes. Faced with a series of deadly family secrets, Lowen struggles to separate fiction from reality, while also blurring the lines with Verity's husband, Jeremy. Previous writers on the script included Hoover & Lauren Levine, Hillary Seitz, Angela LaManna, and Will Honley & April Maguire. The film is produced by Antosca, Alex Hedlund, Stacey Sher, Showalter, Jordana Mollick, Hathaway and Hoover, reported Deadline. The movie follows Collen Hoover's earlier adaptation of the novel 'It Ends With Us' which starred Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni in the lead roles. It was a sleeper hit of the summer, earning more than 346 million USD at the worldwide box office. According to Variety, Hoover's novel 'Verity' was self-published by the author in 2018 and was later acquired by Grand Central Publishing in 2021. It has spent months on the New York Times Best Sellers list, selling more than one million copies in 2023 alone. Meanwhile, the 'Fifty Shades Of Grey' actress who will be seen in the film last appeared in a Marvel film 'Madame Web'. It was directed by SJ Clarkson and starred Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Celeste O'Connor, Emma Roberts and Adam Scott in prominent roles. 'Madame Web' stars Johnson as a clairvoyant paramedic and is tenuously linked to Sony Pictures' picture slate, which includes both the 'Venom' films and 2022's 'Morbius' starring Jared Leto. She will also be next seen in the films Materialists and Splitsville. 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
26 March,2025 07:55 PM IST | Washington | ANI
Selena Gomez on negative impacts of body shaming
Selena Gomez has spoken about the negative impact of body shaming, revealing that comments about her weight make her feel "a tad bitter." According to People magazine, in a recent appearance on the 'On Purpose with Jay Shetty Podcast,' Gomez shared her frustrations about the constant scrutiny she faces regarding her appearance. "Everyone has something to say," she said, noting that women are disproportionately affected by body image issues. Gomez, who has been open about her struggles with lupus, a chronic autoimmune disorder, explained that her weight fluctuates due to her medication. Despite this, she emphasised that she prioritises her health over societal beauty standards. "I would rather be healthy and take care of myself," she said, adding, "My medications are important, and I believe that they're what helps me." The actress and singer also pointed out the double standards in body image discussions, stating that men do not face the same level of scrutiny. "It's the character that gets judged," she said, adding, "It's the way I'm not white enough, I'm not Mexican enough... nobody cares about those kind of things with men." Gomez clarified that she does not see herself as a victim but wants to raise awareness about the unfair expectations placed on women. "I just think it's made me a tad bitter," she admitted. She also shared her strategies for coping with negative comments, including avoiding social media and focusing on her mental health 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
26 March,2025 04:50 PM IST | Mumbai | ANI
'Women have it much worse': Selena Gomez opens up on social media hate
Actress-singer Selena Gomez shared that when it comes to dealing with hate social media comments, women have it worse. During a recent appearance on the “On Purpose with Jay Shetty Podcast,” Gomez and her partner, Benny Blanco, discussed social media hate. While Blanco said he doesn’t read into what people think about him, Gomez shared a different view. Gomez said: “I was also going to point out that women have it much worse. From my perspective, it’s pretty wild, and I think this isn’t news to anybody, that obviously women have a lot more intense feelings from their appearance to what they’re wearing to everything.” She said that her online perception affects how she prepares for red carpets. “When I get prepared for an event, 90 percent of the time I’m just like, ‘I just hope I can take the picture and sit down.’” Gomez said. “It’s the character that gets judged, it’s the way I’m not white enough, I’m not Mexican enough.” She said that there’s just so many different things that come up in her “face that I can’t help but see, but I fall victim to looking at things, and it really doesn’t add to your life, but it’s just so difficult.” “From the choices of people you date…it’s like nobody cares about those kind of things with men.” Gomez said that recently, “everyone” online “had something to say” about her weight. “Oh yeah, my weight’s a big one too. It’s really making me sad and — not even sad cause, I’m not a victim…I just think it’s made me a tad bitter, and I feel really guilty for saying that, but it’s true.” In other news, her music producer fiance said that the singer-actress was “grumpy” and “almost didn’t come” on the day of the proposal.
26 March,2025 12:16 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Amy Schumer cracks the code on weight loss with latest medication
Actress-comedian Amy Schumer finally seems to have cracked what works in her weight loss after an earlier failed attempt. The actress-comedian said that she is having "a really good experience" taking a new weight loss drug, reports ‘People’ magazine. In an Instagram video she filmed from the driver's seat of her car, the actress and comedian, 43, said she wanted to "keep it a hundred" with her fans about her weight loss journey. As per ‘People’, she shared that she had previously tried to lose weight with Wegovy three years ago, but experienced unpleasant symptoms. “I was like puking, I couldn’t handle it. I don’t know if they’ve changed the formula, whatever", she recalled. The comedian continued to explain that after that experience, she scheduled a telehealth appointment and was prescribed two hormones, estrogen and progesterone, for her perimenopause symptoms. She said she also began using Mounjaro, a GLP-1 drug for type 2 diabetes that is also often prescribed for weight loss. Amy Schumer said that combined, all of her new medications have yielded positive results. "My symptoms of being in perimenopause have disappeared. My hair is fuller, my skin is better, I have more energy. I want to 'get down' more, if you know what I mean", the ‘Kinda Pregnant’ star said from behind the wheel, quickly clarifying, "I'm talking about sex”. "So, yeah, that's been great. Mounjaro's been great", Schumer continued. She noted for fans that Mounjaro is typically not covered by insurance unless one is diagnosed with diabetes or, as she joked, "severe obesity, which most of the Internet thinks I have”. "But I'm having a really good experience, so I wanted to keep it real with you about that", she added. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
25 March,2025 10:55 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANS
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen welcome new furry family member
The Grammy-winning Jazz musician John Legend, and his wife Chrissy Teigen have a new member in their family. The couple has adopted a puppy. They revealed via Instagram that a pet adoption service in Los Angeles helped them unite with their furry friend, Dudley, reports ‘Female First UK’. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kismet (@kismet) The couple wrote, "In honor of National Puppy Day, meet Dudley, the newest member of our fam. When we first met Dudley, he was fighting for his life. Thirteen days in the hospital, endless love from his foster family, and an incredible recovery later, he’s officially home. (sic)". As per ‘Female First UK’, earlier this year, the pet adoption service revealed that Dudley was receiving around-the-clock care after contracting "severe" pneumonia. But Chrissy, 39, and John, 46, are now "in love" with their new puppy. They said, "Nothing can replace the dogs we’ve loved before, but sometimes, the universe sends us the reminder that we need to open our hearts again. Call it kismet. Adoption saves lives, and there are so many more dogs waiting for their second chance. Thank you @wagsandwalks – we are in love. [heart emoji] (sic)”. Lesley Brog, the founder of the adoption service based out of Los Angeles, is thrilled that Dudley has "found such a wonderful forever home" with Chrissy and John. She also hailed the loved-up couple's "compassion and commitment to rescue". Lesley said in a statement, "Seeing him go from fighting for every breath in the ICU to now being cherished by Chrissy, John and their family is nothing short of incredible. Their compassion and commitment to rescue mean the world to us, and we couldn’t be more grateful that Dudley has found such a wonderful forever home”. “This is exactly why we work hard to give dogs like Dudley the second chances they deserve”, she added. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
25 March,2025 10:53 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANS
Oscar-winning actor George Clooney says goodbye to romantic comedies
Academy Award-winning actor George Clooney has spoke candidly about the evolution of his career and the roles he is willing to take on. According to Deadline, in a recent interview, Clooney revealed that he's ready to leave his romantic lead days behind. At 63 years old, Clooney acknowledges that he is no longer competing with younger leading men. "I'm not trying to compete with 25-year-old leading men," he said, adding, "That's not my job. I'm not doing romantic films anymore." This is not a drastic departure from his recent film choices, as Clooney noted that he has not made a romantic comedy since 1996. Instead, he is focused on more mature roles that showcase his growth as an actor. One such role is his upcoming portrayal of newsman Edward R. Murrow in the Broadway adaptation of his Oscar-nominated movie, 'Good Night, and Good Luck'. Clooney directed the film in 2005 but felt he was not ready to play Murrow at the time. "Murrow had a gravitas to him that at 42 years old I didn't -- I wasn't able to pull off," Clooney said in the interview, as per Deadline. However, he believes that his age and experience have now given him the gravitas to bring Murrow to life on stage. Clooney also expressed his excitement about finally being able to hold his own on a Broadway stage. "I don't know that I could've [done it before]. I wasn't -- I didn't do the work required to get there," he said. The actor looks to the example set by Paul Newman, who successfully transitioned from leading man to character actor. "[Newman] figured out, [with] The Verdict, quite honestly, that he was a character actor, and he accepted that role," Clooney said, adding, "He didn't fight it or push and try to get his face done or look younger and act younger. He just said, 'Okay, that's who I am now,' and he changed expectations a little bit." 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
25 March,2025 10:47 AM IST | Washington | ANI
Amanda Seyfried breaks typecast mold, surprised to land cop role
Actress Amanda Seyfried never thought she would play a cop. She shared her working experience in the crime drama miniseries 'Long Bright River'. "I never thought that I was going to get the opportunity to play a cop," she said, shortly after the launch of 'Long Bright River', reported Deadline. "I think there are certain limits that we all have as actors, and I think I put these limits on myself. The industry sees you in a certain way through the years, and I saw myself as someone who would not be able to have some kind of authority. I am slight and I was young for so long, until I wasn't, and I think I just didn't see it, and now I feel like I can play anything." Seyfried was drawn to the three-dimensional nature of Long Bright River's lead character, Mickey Fitzpatrick, a Philadelphia police officer with echoes of Kate Winslet's Mare of Easttown, who takes on the investigation of three women's murders and the disappearance of her sister, according to Deadline. The Liz Moore adaptation comes from Nikki Toscano and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Ashleigh Cummings and John Doman alongside Seyfried. "When I found out about this I went straight to the audiobook and finished it in less than two days," added Seyfried. "And then when the scripts started coming in, I just thought, 'How have they managed to take the best of the book and create more of a real, three-dimensional portrayal of this?'" as per the outlet. 'Long Bright River' touches upon numerous societal themes including the opioid crisis, and Seyfried said doing the show taught her a lot about one of America's most devastating modern struggles. "Most of us have been touched by addiction but to really see it with this viewpoint, to really talk to the people and understand the people who are living in Kensington [where Long Bright River is set], and to see the lack of space for them to able to find their way," she added. "We don't allow enough space for them to recover. And they need to be respected." Long Bright River is on Peacock now. The series is in international competition at Series Mania and will air on Tuesday, with Seyfried making the trip to Lille. It is produced and sold by Sony Pictures Television, reported Deadline. 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
25 March,2025 10:43 AM IST | Washington | ANI
Ed Westwick and Amy Jackson welcome their baby boy
Actors Ed Westwick and Amy Jackson have welcomed their bundle of joy, a baby boy. The couple took to Instagram and announced the arrival of their baby boy while also revealing his name. This is Amy and Ed's first child together. Amy already has a son from her previous relationship. Amy and Ed shared pictures of them holding their son while sharing the happy news. In the first picture, Oscar can be seen in Amy's arms while Ed plants an affectionate kiss on his wife's cheek. The second picture is a close-up of little Oscar's palm. The third picture sees Amy give her son a kiss. Sharing the pictures, the couple wrote, "Welcome to the world, baby boy. Oscar Alexander Westwick". View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ed Westwick (@edwestwick) How Ed and Amy announced their pregnancy Amy has a son named Andreas, from her previous relationship with George Panayiotou. Amy and Ed announced their pregnancy two months after their gorgeous Italian wedding. The couple took to Instagram and posted pictures of them twinning in white. Amy flaunted her baby bump while Ed looked at her lovingly. The couple did not add any caption to the post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amy Jackson Westwick (@iamamyjackson) Amy Jackson-Ed Westwick's wedding Coming to the wedding, Amy looked radiant in a classic white gown that featured an ethereal veil cascading elegantly to the floor. She carried a delicate bouquet of white roses, complementing the serene and sophisticated ambiance of the ceremony. Ed Westwick matched her grace in a white suit.heir joint Instagram post included a pair of photos from the event, capturing both the splendid decor and their tender moments. The first image showcased the wedding venue, adorned with an abundance of white flowers, creating a dreamy and romantic setting. Ed was seen holding Amy close, their love palpable in the intimate shot. The second image presented the couple gazing directly at the camera, exuding joy and excitement. The caption read, "The journey has just begun." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ed Westwick (@edwestwick) The biggest challenge at Amy Jackson and Ed Westwick’s wedding Florence-based wedding planner Costanza Giaconi told mid-day.com that she and her team always work in big productions so every event they handle has challenging logistics and expectations. However, with celebrities, the additional challenge is privacy and for that, they often have Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) and also security services during events. Besides that, they have a no-post policy, hence anyone is forbidden to post any image or video of the event. Coming to the challenges on Amy and Ed’s big day, she says, “The logistics for the guests was very challenging as we had 200 guests in 4 different hotels in Amalfi coast and we had to organize all transfers. While 2 events were on the Amalfi Coast, the main wedding event was held in a Castle in Cilento Valley, 1 hour and 15 from the hotels. We were very worried about any complaints from the guests as it’s a long drive with a van, so we agreed with all drivers to play an Italian playlist and to have personalised bottles of Aperol Spritz to help guests to keep the right vibe for the celebrations.” Amy Jackson made her relationship with Ed Westwick official in 2022.
25 March,2025 10:33 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kevin Hart teams up with Ride Along director Tim Story for new comedy 72 Hours
Comedian and actor Kevin Hart is set to star in the comedy '72 Hours' with Tim Story directing. Hartbeat, Davis Entertainment, Counterbalance, and Will Packer are producing from a script by Matt Mider & Kevin Burrows, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg. The film follows a 40-year-old executive who hopes to save his flailing career by joining a group of twentysomethings on a wild three-day bachelor party after he's inadvertently added to their group text. Ross Fanger is executive producing, reported the Deadline. The film is being produced under a partnership in which Sony Pictures will offer Netflix a first look at any films it intends to make for streaming. Davis Entertainment had been spearheading the project's development since Hurwitz and Schlossberg penned the initial draft. When Hart recently committed to star, followed by his Ride Along director Story, the project gained new life and has become a high priority for Netflix, as per the outlet. The film is part of their long-standing relationship, bringing comedy to the platform. Last year, they released Kevin Hart & Chris Rock: Headliners Only, The Roast of Tom Brady and Lift, which became the #1 global movie on Netflix, with 32.8 million views and 58.5 million hours viewed in its first three days on the platform. Previous to that, their 2022 film Me Time also debuted as the #1 movie, reported Deadline. The narrative has directed eleven major studio feature films, eight of which started at number one at the box office on their first weekend: Tom & Jerry, Ride Along 2, Think Like A Man Too, Ride Along, Think Like A Man, Fantastic Four: Rise of The Silver Surfer, Fantastic Four, and Barbershop. His films have grossed more than $1 billion at the box office, making him the first Black director to achieve this milestone, reported Deadline. 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
25 March,2025 10:32 AM IST | Washington | ANI