Singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes, who is known to deliver electrifying performances on stage with his guitar and piano, stunned the audience when he pulled out a harmonium. Videos of Shawn singing and playing the instrument have gone viral, particularly grabbing the attention of desi fans labelling him “Shawnu Nigam” and “Kumar Shawnu” after legendary singers Sonu Nigam and Kumar Sanu. Watch the video below. shawn with a harmonium??? desi king??? pic.twitter.com/9VAeFTbWEq — so ☆ (@zummerfeeling) November 19, 2024 Netizens react to Shawn Mendes playing the harmonium One user wrote, “Ustaad Shawn Ali Khan with his harmonium??”, while another added, “Shawn in his nusrat phase fr.” Another user commented, “I thought abhi “Maula mere maula mere” ka chorus shuru hoga.” “Mosquitoes at 3 am I'm sorry it's too funny,” wrote one user. A couple of netizens explained that the harmonium was originally a French instrument that was brought to India. Shawn Mendes to headline Lollapalooza 2025 in Mumbai Lollapalooza India organizers announced the line-up of the 2025 edition in September. It will take place in Mumbai from March 8-9, 2025. Shawn Mendes, known for his captivating performances and chart-topping hits like 'In My Blood', 'Treat You Better', and new single 'Why Why Why', returns to the live stage after more than two years. The third edition of the two-day festival will showcase an impressive lineup of renowned global artists, some sure to fulfill bucket list dreams alongside brilliant indie and popular Indian performers. The festival has become a showcase for live music, featuring an array of global and local artists across genres like pop, rock, hip-hop, EDM, and techno. Lollapalooza 2025 line-up in Mumbai Besides Shawn, American punk rock band Green Day will be making a historic India debut. Green Day's relevance persists through their enduring anthems - like 'American Idiot', 'Boulevard of Broken Dreams' and 'Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)', that continue to ignite passion and inspire, proving that their music is as timeless as it is powerful. Former member of the boy band One Direction, Louis Tomlinson, makes his highly anticipated India debut, which will have fans belting out every lyric, while Glass Animals, known for their hit single, 'Heat Waves', brings their hypnotic, genre-blurring sound to the stage. EDM powerhouse Zedd and the unstoppable John Summit. Indian rapper Hanumankind recently shot to international fame with his superhit English song Big Dawgs bringing raw energy and thought-provoking lyrics to the event. Other artists in the line-up include Louis Tomlinson, Raftaar, Dot., among others.
23 November,2024 10:53 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSinger-songwriter and actor Miley Cyrus opened up about her relationship with ex-husband Liam Hemsworth and recalled falling in love with him on the set of the 2010 film 'The Last Song', reported E! News. Cyrus mentioned that 'The Last Song' made it feel natural to collaborate with her boyfriend Maxx Morando on her new album, 'Something Beautiful'. She shared that she always like working with prople she love in her life. "I worked with my dad forever," said Miley, adding, "That's how me and my ex-husband met each other. I have always worked with the people that I love. And Maxx just inspires me so much." Miley talked about 'Something Beautiful', and emphasised that it "has a more experimental sound than her past work, describing it as "hypnotizing and glamorous," as per E! News. "It's a concept album that's an attempt to medicate somewhat of a sick culture through music," she explained. "The visual component of this is driving the sound. It was important for me that every song has these healing sound properties." The singer and the actor first met at the set of the film 'The Last Song' and got engaged later in 2012 and further ended their relationship in September 2013. Their romance rekindled in 2015 and they tied a knot in December 2018. Talking about her relationship with Maxx Morando, the duo first sparked romance rumours in November 2021 when they were seen getting cosy at Gucci's Love Parade runway show. In 2022, Miley Cyrus has confirmed her relationship with Maxx Morando. The couple was seen making out on Thursday while standing on a sidewalk in West Hollywood in photos, in which Cyrus, could be seen wrapping her arms around Morando as they passionately kissed, reported E! News. 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
23 November,2024 08:39 AM IST | Washington | ANILongtime friends and iconic 'Titanic' co-stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet recently reunited at a special screening of Winslet's 'Lee'. Several pictures and videos from the screening went viral. In one of the clips, DiCaprio could be seen showering love on Winslet while introducing the movie. The two also shared a friendly kiss on the lips as she appeared onstage, PEOPLE reported. "Kate, my dear friend, your work in this film has been nothing short of transformative," DiCaprio said in the video; he also introduced her to the crowd as "one of the great talents of my generation." "I continue to be awestruck, I continue to admire your strength, your integrity, your talent and your passion for every single project you create," he added in the video. Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor also shared a video of the reunion of the Hollywood stars on her Instagram Story and captioned it with heart emojis. DiCaprio and Winslet famously costarred in filmmaker James Cameron's 1997 epic Titanic, which tracked a star-crossed romance between their two characters. They both have been close friends ever since they met on the sets of 'Titanic'. Titanic earned Winslet an Oscar nomination and catapulted her and DiCaprio as global superstars. The film held the record for the highest-grossing movie of all time until Cameron's "Avatar" surpassed it. It received a whopping 14 Academy Award nominations, and took home 11 total Oscars, including the award for Best Picture, and both actors still frequently address questions about the movie in interviews today. Speaking of Winslet's film 'Lee', it is a biographical drama about the American war correspondent and photographer Lee Miller. Set against the backdrop of Lee Miller recounting her wartime experiences in 1977 to a young journalist, portrayed by Josh O'Connor, through flashbacks, the film delves deep into Miller's indomitable spirit and enduring 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
23 November,2024 08:37 AM IST | Washington | ANIOscar-winner Michelle Yeoh says she watched many Indian movies while growing up in a multi-racial society in Malaysia and hopes her new film Wicked clicks well with the audiences here as it is a musical. Yeoh, who won the best actor Oscar for her role in Everything Everywhere All At Once in 2023, reunites with Crazy Rich Asians (2018) director Jon M Chu for the big-screen adaptation of the hit broadway musical, Wicked. She stars as Madame Morrible in the movie, which is her first musical.“I grew up in Malaysia and we’re a multi-racial society and I have many Indian friends. In fact, I grew up watching a lot of Indian movies. Even when as a young child, I knew how to sing Indian [songs]. I’m familiar with Indian culture and cinema. I have many idols in the [Indian] cinema as well. I think Wicked will go down well with our Indian friends,” said Yeoh. The actor, 62, said while she was terrified at the prospect of singing in the movie, she has always loved musicals as a genre because of their ability to transport viewers to a different kind of world. “It’s a fantasy world where people, instead of talking, suddenly break out into song and dance, and I love that,” she added. One of the big reasons for Yeoh to star in the movie was Chu, whose film Crazy Rich Asians is credited for being the first major Hollywood hit to feature an entirely Asian cast in a modern setting since The Joy Luck Club (1993). Yeoh said she and many others have been fighting for this change for a long time and a lot of the credit goes to storytellers like Chu. She explained, “So many of us have been fighting to create these opportunities. Sometimes we demand to have these changes because I think we should have equal opportunities to be able to showcase our talent in front and behind the camera as well.” Wicked is inspired by the broadway show of the same name and serves both as a prequel and a relook at the classic film, Wizard of Oz (1939). 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
23 November,2024 08:28 AM IST | Los Angeles | AgenciesActor Anna Kendrick got candid about her directorial debut 'Woman of the Hour' and shared why she decided make this dark crime thriller. "Funny enough, I asked another director friend to read the script, and he said something along the lines of, "I'm so happy you're going to direct, but I have to confess I'm surprised that this is what you're drawn to...I can see there's a lot of really interesting themes around being a woman in the world and the challenges that come with that." He also specifically referenced the violence of the opening scene. So I really had to sit with that and give it some thought," said Anna in a statement shared in a press release. The 'Pitch Perfect' actor opened up on how she decided to make her directorial debut with this dark crime thriller, saying "I ended up saying that I can understand why a movie that opens with an act of violence doesn't really seem like it's in my wheelhouse, but I feel like I've been through experiences where I can relate to being with another person and suddenly discovering you're with someone deeply unsafe. And how earth-shattering it is to have that feeling of annihilation suddenly appear in a room that previously felt very safe and warm." She felt connected to the subject, "Those scenes where there's either violence or the threat of violence don't feel foreign to me, she shared, adding, "In fact, I had to fight for that opening scene. Some people wanted a very different opening. But I felt so attached to that scene despite most people knowing me as a comedy gal. So I understand why it would seem surprising, but for me, I felt very connected to the material." "A woman, her woes and her willingness to survive. 'Woman of the Hour' starring Anna Kendrick, dives into the spine-chilling true story of Sheryl Bradshaw, an aspiring actor who goes looking for love on a 1970s dating show. But, when her path crosses with Rodney Alcala (played by Daniel Zovatto ), a charming but notorious serial killer, Sheryl's quest for romance quickly spirals into a horrifying nightmare," as per the press release. 'Woman of the Hour' will be streaming on Lionsgate Play on November 29. 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
23 November,2024 08:24 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIHollywood star Angelina Jolie has said that for her "nothing else matters" apart from motherhood because she's devoted to her six kids Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and 16-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne. During an appearance on 'Good Morning America', Angelina, who shares her children with former husband and Hollywood star Brad Pitt, spoke about playing opera star Maria Callas in new movie 'Maria', reports femalefirst.co.uk. She was also asked if there's anything in her life that compares to the late star's love of singing and the actress replied: "My motherhood ... It’s my happiness. You can take everything else away from me ... Nothing else matters." Maddox and Pax have been working behind-the-scenes in the movie industry while Vivienne recently helped her mother put together Broadway show 'The Outsiders' but the actress is rigid none of her kids want to be in the spotlight, reports femalefirst.co.uk. She explained: "None of my children want to be in front of the camera at this time. They are quite private. Shiloh's extremely private. They weren't born with privacy, right? So I hope they can have that as they grow." It comes after the actress said winning an Oscar for her role in the biopic would be a bonus. The actress, who already has an Academy Award for her role in 1999 psychological thriller 'Girl, Interrupted', had the "experience of a lifetime" starring in Pablo Larraín's new film and although the Oscar hype is "very nice", she feels like she has already been given "the greatest gift" of making a movie with an "extraordinary team of people" and anything else is a "dream". Talking about the Oscar buzz surrounding the film, she laughed to Best UK magazine: "It means a lot that somebody thinks you did a good job. Right? That means everything to me. That kind of stuff is exciting and very, very nice. But I'm just so happy we were able to do this film. I'm genuinely so happy. "I know it sounds like people say this, but really, this was an experience of a lifetime. I learned to sing and I embodied a woman that I respect. I was able to work with this extraordinary team of people. I feel like I've already been given the greatest gift. The audience seemed to respond well to it. So, anything else is a dream, but I'm so grateful already." 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
23 November,2024 08:08 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSFilm: Wicked: Part ICast: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Kristin Chenoweth, Peter Dinklage, Marissa Bode, Idina Menzel, Sharon D. Clarke, Adam James, Keala Settle, Bronwyn James, Bowen Yang, James Dryden, Andy Nyman, Grecia De la Paz.Director: Jon M. ChuRating: 3.5/5Runtime: 160 min Wicked, this first instalment of a two-part cinematic adaptation by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox, of Gregory Maguire’s book, was apparently framed along the lines of the hit Broadway musical of the same name. Wicked opens with flying monkeys, a witch’s hat, and a yellow brick road followed by a song celebrating the death of the Wicked Witch of the West. Glinda/Galinda (Ariana Grande), confirms her passing. Going back in time, we hear of the birth of Elphaba, a green baby rejected by her father, the governor of Munchkinland (Andy Nyman). Their milkman was apparently The Incredible Hulk. Elphaba is eventually sent to Shiz University by her father to support her wheelchair bound sister Nessarose (Marissa Bode) and it’s here that she meets Galinda Upland, an entitled toxic mean girl used to getting her own way. Galinda and Elphaba end up as roommates. Ephaba’s natural flair attracts headmistress Madame Morrible’s (Michelle Yeoh) attention and she takes her under her tutelage. Galinda sets her eyes on a hunk named Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey) who ends up becoming fascinated by Elphaba’s abilities. In the interim, a professor at the school, a goat named Dr. Dillamond (voiced by Peter Dinklage), also forms a bond with Elphaba. After several grandiose showstopping song and dance numbers Elphaba meets the great Oz( Jeff Goldblum) who has his own reasons for harnessing her magical powers. Over and above the plethora of song and dance numbers there’s some deeper subtext too. Elphaba deals with her Daddy issues and othering in her own inimical way. Galinda we find is also not all bad. She convinces a good-hearted Munchkin, Boq (Ethan Slater) to ask out Elphaba’s wheelchair bound sister Nessarose. She also puts in all efforts to make Elphaba popular. In a wonderfully poignant scene we see Ariana Grande-Butera lending energy and vitality while dancing and frolicking to a popular song. We see hints of racism, cruelty towards animals, systematic erasure of history, people being forced out of jobs and the dehumanisation of a community - all pointing to the topicality of this supple material. The world-building is pretty strong, the visuals are eye-popping and the tech aspects are worthy of fullsome praise. We don’t always see Elphaba and Galinda together. Both get to showcase their singing and dancing talents individually too. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande-Butera, both put on a great show. Elphaba is the author backed character and as such Cynthia gets to hog the show but Ariana Grande is no shrinking violet. Her vocals are strong and enlivening. Erivo and Grande’s performances are micromanaged beautifully to convey a relationship that feels stronger and well-developed. Their loathing gives way to sisterhood in spectacular fashion. Their feelings for Fiyero also make room for hilarity. The movie closes with the popular song “Defying Gravity.” The costumes, set design, make-up, styling are all top-notch. The rooms and grounds of Shiz University are alive with textures and details that enhance the impressive dance acrobatics on display within. Everything is not perfect in ‘Wicked: Part I,’though. The runtime for one can be very daunting and not all the songs have the power to keep you humming along. Even so, this is a fairly invigorating and thought-provoking musical.
22 November,2024 05:53 PM IST | Mumbai | Johnson ThomasActor Priyanka Chopra, on Thursday shared a glimpse to her fans of her 'Husband jacket kind of morning'. The 'Citadel' actor wore her husband Nick Jonas's black jacket and posted a mirror selfie on Instagram Story. She wrote, "A husband jacket kind of morning." Priyanka is currently shooting for her series 'Citadel 2'. He has been keeping fans updated on her busy schedule through her Instagram Stories from the sets. Priyanka and Nick tied the knot in 2018 and welcomed their daughter Malti Marie through surrogacy in January 2022. Meanwhile, on the work front, Priyanka has other exciting projects lined up, including 'Heads of State' alongside Idris Elba and John Cena, as well as a role as a 19th-century Caribbean pirate in 'The Bluff'. 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
22 November,2024 04:48 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIIf you missed grabbing your spot at the Grammy-winning band Coldplay’s Mumbai and Ahmedabad concerts, fear not, we’ve got you covered. In a bid to make the concert accessible, Coldplay will offer a limited number of 'Infinity Tickets', priced at approximately Rs 2000 per ticket. These will go on sale today (November 22) at 12 PM on BookMyShow, allowing fans to purchase them in pairs and enjoy the concert experience together. Details of Coldplay’s Mumbai and Ahmedabad concerts Scheduled for January 18, 19, and 21, 2025, the iconic DY Patil Sports Stadium in Mumbai will be the stage for three unforgettable nights of music and magic. Due to unprecedented demand, the band will also perform on January 25 and 26 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Following the phenomenal success of their summer 2024 shows in Europe, Coldplay is ready to make history with their much-anticipated performances in India. Fans have been eagerly awaiting Coldplay's return since their last visit in 2016, and this announcement is sure to raise anticipation. "We are thrilled to bring Coldplay back to India," said a promoter, adding, "This tour is going to be an extraordinary experience for everyone." Coldplay performing as a part of their 'Music of the Spheres World Tour' Since launching in March 2022, the 'Music of the Spheres World Tour' has sold over 10 million tickets worldwide. The tour will feature an array of hits from their acclaimed album 'Music of the Spheres', including new singles like 'We Pray' and 'feelslikeimfallinginlove'. Audiences can also expect to hear beloved classics such as 'Yellow', 'Fix You', and 'Viva La Vida', all presented in a spectacular show complete with lasers, fireworks, and mesmerizing LED displays. Coldplay's new album, 'Moon Music', was released on October 4, 2024, and aimed to set new sustainability standards in the music industry, with each vinyl made from 100% recycled plastic. Coldplay previously performed in India in 2016 as part of the Global Citizen Festival in Mumbai. The band, which was established in 1997, consists of vocalist and pianist Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, and drummer and percussionist Will Champion.
22 November,2024 11:02 AM IST | MumbaiFilmmaker Christopher Nolan is collecting Hollywood royalties for his next movie like the gems in the infinity gauntlet. Hollywood star Robert Pattinson is set to reunite with ace filmmaker Christopher Nolan after ‘Tenet’. The actor will be next seen in the filmmaker’s closely guarded project at Universal Pictures, reports ‘Variety’. The actor joins an impressive ensemble that already includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Lupita Nyong’o, Anne Hathaway and Zendaya. Christopher Nolan’s next movie is rumored to be a period horror about vampires in the 1920s.Starring Tom Holland and Matt Damon.(Source: https://t.co/aURUIG4kdn) pic.twitter.com/JSKrjtZbYW — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) October 21, 2024 As per ‘Variety’, Universal and Nolan’s follow-up to their Oscar-winning drama ‘Oppenheimer’ is projecting a production start date sometime in the first half of 2025. Robert Pattinson will be quite busy in the New Year. Warner Bros. is looking to film a sequel to his 2022 blockbuster ‘The Batman’, in which the actor would reprise his leading turn as the DC Comics superhero. Pattinson is also starring in A24’s ‘Primetime’, a thriller drawing inspiration from the reality show ‘To Catch a Predator’ that will serve as the debut narrative feature of rising filmmaker Lance Oppenheim. That indie is planning to ramp up production early next year. Additionally, Pattinson’s next feature, Bong Joon-Ho’s sci-fi comedy ‘Mickey 17’, is set to release in theatres on April 18, 2025. That $150 million production from Warner Bros., which serves as the Korean auteur’s long-awaited follow-up to his Oscar winner ‘Parasite’, will likely come with its own gauntlet of promotional obligations for Robert Pattinson. The actor starred alongside John David Washington in Nolan’s time-bending thriller ‘Tenet’, which marked the filmmaker’s final feature at Warner Bros. after a long tenure at the studio that yielded hits such as ‘The Dark Knight’ trilogy, ‘Dunkirk’ and ‘Interstellar’. The studio’s handling of the release of ‘Tenet’ during the Covid-19 pandemic strained Nolan’s relationship with his longtime home, a tension that ultimately led to the director setting up shop at Universal for ‘Oppenheimer’. 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
22 November,2024 09:00 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSHollywood star Matthew McConaughey reveals he moved to Texas because he became tired of being Hollywood's "rom-com dude". The 55-year-old actor gained major success with a series of romantic-comedies such as 'The Wedding Planner' and 'How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days', but he wanted to take his career in another direction. McConaughey said on the 'Good Trouble' podcast: "I was the rom-com dude, man, that was my lane, and I liked that lane. That lane paid well and it was working. "But the lane was … I was so strong in that lane that anything outside of that lane, dramas and stuff that I wanted to do, were like, 'no, no, no, no, no McConaughey.' Hollywood said, 'no, no, no, no, you should stay there, stay there.'" McConaughey made a conscious decision to stop making romantic-comedy and he's now happy to remain in Texas until the right on-screen roles come his way, reports femalefirst.co.uk. The award-winning actor said: "So, since I couldn’t do what I wanted to do, I stopped doing what I was doing. And I moved down to the ranch in Texas, and I went down there and I made a pact with my wife and said, ‘I’m not going back to work unless I get offered roles I want to do.'" By contrast, McConaughey acknowledged that he "said yes to too many things" earlier in his career. He explained: "I mean, we all look around and see we’ve over-leveraged our life with yeses and gone, 'geez, oh, man, I’m making C-minuses and all that in my life because I said yes to too many things.'" McConaughey was later seen in films such as “A Time To Kill”, “Contact”, “The Lincoln Lawyer”, “Magic Mike”, “Dallas Buyers Club”, “The Wolf of Wall Street”, “Interstellar” and “Sing” to name a few. 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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