Actress Sofia Vergara seems to be racing down the track, and perhaps drifting towards a new romance as she has been linked to F1 champion Lewis Hamilton. With this, a hot new Hollywood couple could be in the marking, reports 'Mirror.co.uk'. The 'Modern Family' actress, 52, and the F1 legend, 40, enjoyed a lunch date in New York City recently and were all smiles as they grabbed a bite to eat. According to TMZ, Sofia and Lewis sat next to each other for the meal, joined by friends at some point, and mum-of-one Sofia was said to be so engaged in the conversation she only picked at her food. As per 'Mirror.co.uk', Sofia and Lewis left the restaurant and engaged in some flirting outside the eatery before Sofia hopped in the back of a black SUV and headed home. However, no official confirmation has been furnished by either parties so far. Lewis, who switched teams from Mercedes to Ferrari at the end of last year, was in an on-and-off relationship with Nicole Scherzinger from 2007 until 2015. Over the years, the British driver has been linked to huge celebrities like Rihanna and model Gigi Hadid. Sofia shares a 32-year-old son with his first husband Joe Gonzalez. Sofia and True Blood star Joe Manganiello, 48, tied the knot in Palm Beach, Florida in 2015 but announced their separation in July 2023, with their divorce settled at the start of last year. Speaking in January 2024, one month before her divorce was finalised, Sofia opened up about her split from "younger husband" Joe Manganiello, revealing a disagreement over children led to their separation. At the time of announcing their split, Sofia and Joe described it as a "difficult decision" without delving into the details behind their unexpected breakup. In an interview with Spanish newspaper 'El Pais', Sofia got candid about the end of her relationship with the Magic Mike actor, citing their differing views on starting a family as the cause for their split. "My marriage broke up because my husband was younger; he wanted to have kids and I didn't want to be an old mom", she said. "I feel it's not fair to the baby". 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
16 January,2025 07:47 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSMandy Moore and her family are finding solace in the kindness of friends after losing their home to the ongoing wildfires ravaging parts of Los Angeles. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actress and singer, alongside her husband Taylor Goldsmith and their loved ones, sought refuge with Hilary Duff and her husband Matthew Koma, following the destruction caused by the LA wildfires that began last Tuesday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mandy Moore (@mandymooremm) In a heartfelt Instagram post, Griffin Goldsmith, Moore's brother-in-law, expressed deep appreciation for the generosity shown by Duff and Koma. Both of Goldsmith's homes were also impacted by the fires, leaving him and his wife displaced during a particularly challenging time as they anticipate the birth of their first child. Griffin Goldsmith took to social media to express his gratitude, writing, "All of this is so overwhelming. But what is equally overwhelming is the amount of love and generosity we are on the receiving end of," adding "Our dear friends @matthewkoma and @hilaryduff thought it wise to set up a GoFundMe for us to help with everything moving forward. Not to mention, they are currently housing my brother's family. They've taken care of my entire family from the moment this began. I will never be able to thank them adequately. This is the kindest act any human could do for another. They are the most beautiful, selfless people we've ever known." Despite the incredible outpouring of support, Moore faced criticism on social media after sharing the GoFundMe link. Some questioned why she wasn't contributing her own resources, to which Moore responded with frustration. "People questioning whether we're helping out our own family or attributing some arbitrary amount of money Google says someone has is NOT helpful or empathetic. Of course, we are. Our buddy Matt started this GoFundMe and I'm sharing because people have asked how they can help them. We just lost most of our life in a fire too. Kindly F OFF. No one is forcing you to do anything," Moore shared in an Instagram post. Amid the devastation caused by the Eaton Fire, Moore has shared moving updates on her social media accounts, giving her followers a glimpse of the destruction in Altadena, California, where her home was located. "This is Altadena. Leveled. My sweet home," Moore wrote, adding, "I am devastated and gutted for those of us who've lost so much. I'm absolutely numb." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mandy Moore (@mandymooremm) Moore also revealed that, although the main structure of her home still stands, it is uninhabitable. "Everyone we know lost everything. Every house on our street is gone. My in-laws. My brother and sister-in-law--6 weeks from welcoming their first baby. Our best friends. Feeling weird survivor's guilt," Moore shared, adding, "We love this community and will do everything we can to help rebuild and support." The wildfires, which have devastated large portions of the LA area, first ignited in Pacific Palisades and spread to Malibu and Santa Monica, with the Eaton Fire particularly impacting the Altadena-Pasadena area. In the aftermath of the destruction, LA County remains under a "particularly dangerous situation" red flag warning issued by the National Weather Service. While one fire, the Hurst Fire, is nearly contained, a new wildfire, the Auto Fire, broke out overnight in Ventura, burning more than 50 acres, according to The Hollywood Reporter. 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
16 January,2025 07:35 AM IST | Los Angeles | ANIAfter getting nominated at Golden Globes, Payal Kapadia's film 'All We Imagine As Light' has now bagged a nomination at BAFTA 2025. 'All We Imagine As Light' scored a single nomination in the Best Film Not in the English Language category. The movie was longlisted in three categories at the BAFTA, including Best Director, Best Original Screenplay and Best Film Not in the English Language. However, it garnered only one nomination. In 2024, the film made history by becoming the first Indian film to win the prestigious Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival. Payal was nominated in the Best Director category at the Golden Globe Awards this year. She did not win the award but still it was a moment of pride for Indian fans. All We Imagine As Light was also nominated in the Best Film Not in the English Language Category, but lost to Emilia Perez. 'All We Imagine as Light' is currently streaming on Disney + Hotstar in India, where it premiered from January 3. The BAFTA 2025 awards will be streaming live and exclusively in India on Lionsgate Play this February 16. About All We Imagine As Light Starring Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, and Chhaya Kadam, the film is an official Indo-French co-production between Petit Chaos from France and Chalk & Cheese and Another Birth from India. The film follows Prabha, a troubled nurse who receives an unexpected gift from her estranged husband, and Anu, her young roommate seeking intimacy with her boyfriend. A trip to the beach town of Ratnagiri allows them to confront their desires. In 2024, the film won the prestigious Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival. It recently won the Best International Feature at the New York Film Critics Circle, as well as the Best International Feature trophy at the reputed Gotham Awards 2024. Former President of the United States, Barack Obama, also mentioned it in his list of favorite movies of 2024. All We Imagine As Light trimmed for OTT release The autonomy that web platforms exercise while censoring shows became evident in May 2024, when Jio Cinema dropped from its platform a 2019 episode by British comedian John Oliver that revolved around Indian elections. In the latest case of self-censorship, select scenes of Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine as Light were altered for its digital release on Disney+ Hotstar. Interestingly, additional disclaimers relating to the consumption of cigarettes and alcohol have also been added to the OTT draft. A source tells mid-day, “About 30 seconds of the film has been trimmed, but none of the key scenes have been tampered with. Even a contentious scene involving frontal nudity has been left untouched. With that said, at a later point in the film, when the characters are seen drinking, a disclaimer has been added. This wasn’t in accordance with the recommendation of the CBFC but an additional [call] taken by the platform.”
15 January,2025 08:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDisney has been sued for a staggering amount of 10 billion dollars by an animator who claimed that they stole his idea for Moana franchise. Buck Woodall filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company in California federal court on Friday for lifting several elements from his decades-old screenplay for an animated film titled Bucky without his consent. Animator makes shocking claim against Disney The lawsuit, filed Friday by Buck Woodall in California federal court, claims the Disney films exhibit “breathtaking” similarities to his script, “Bucky the Wave Warrior” or “Bucky,” an animated feature he says was inspired by his “unique exposure” to Polynesian culture. Both Bucky and Moana follow “a teenager who defies parental warnings and embarks on a dangerous voyage,” according to the lawsuit, per People. The lawsuit also named production company Mandeville Films and Jenny Marchick, head of feature development for DreamWorks Animation. In the lawsuit, Woodall claimed that he brought the idea for his Polynesian-inspired film to Marchick and her then-employer Mandeville Films in 2003. He alleged that the exec shared Woodall's copyrighted story with Disney. The filmmaker also alleged that over years of development, Marchick “prodded” him for more content tied to his “Bucky” concept — including an animated trailer, storyboards and a full script, all of which he said he provided. On “the eve of the release of ‘Moana' in 2016, Marchick allegedly told Woodall that she wasn’t sure any of the materials he sent her “made it beyond her desk,” according to the lawsuit. However, Woodall contended that the content was already in Disney’s hands when he submitted the final draft script of “Bucky” in 2011 to Marchick. Woodall is seeking 'at least $10 billion' in damages and 2.5% of the gross revenue from 'Moana 2' and related merchandise, a sum he estimated to be “at least $5 billion.” Moana 2 box office The film is inching closer to the 1 billion dollar mark at the box office beating Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer at the box office worldwide. The Disney sequel collected 11.6 million dollars across over 53 markets in its seventh weekend. Therefore, the film’s international cume stands at 555.4 million dollars, and allied to the domestic cume of 434.9 million dollars, the global gross mounted to a staggering $990.3 million. It is now around $10 million away from the 1 billion dollars milestone. It will achieve that mark next week.
15 January,2025 05:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBritish actor Tony Slattery has passed away. He was 65. The British actor and comedian was famed for his quick wit. He also featured in films like Peter's Friends (1992), alongside his Cambridge University peers Thompson, Laurie and Fry, and The Crying Game (1989), as per The Hollywood Reporter. Slattery first broke into television as a regular performer on Chris Tarrant's follow up to O.T.T., Saturday Stayback (1983), while also appearing for children in Behind the Bike Sheds and the Saturday-morning show TX. In 1988, he quickly became a regular performer on Whose Line Is It Anyway? After learning about Tony's demise, fellow comics Richard K. Herring and Al Murray paid tributes. "Really sad news about Tony Slattery. Such a dazzling talent," Murray said, while Herring posted: "Oh, Tony." Lederer wrote on social media: "My best friend in laughter, wit, love, absurdity, being my best man (twice), we adored you -- what will we do now." This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
15 January,2025 08:19 AM IST | Los Angeles | ANIThe much-awaited trailer for Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz's action-comedy film 'Back in Action' has finally been released. Netflix, on Tuesday, took to its official Instagram account to share the full trailer of the film. Take a look View this post on Instagram A post shared by Netflix US (@netflix) 'Back in Action' tells the story of two former CIA spies, Emily (Cameron Diaz) and Matt (Jamie Foxx), who left their careers to start a family. However, their peaceful life is interrupted when their secret identities are exposed, pulling them back into the dangerous world of espionage. The trailer release follows a teaser that dropped on November 14. The teaser showed the thrilling and comedic adventures of the duo as they navigate their return to their spy lives. The film, directed by Seth Gordon of Horrible Bosses fame, also features Glenn Close, Kyle Chandler, Andrew Scott, McKenna Roberts, Rylan Jackson, and Jamie Demetriou. Gordon has co-written the film with Brendan O'Brien. The action-comedy also marks Cameron Diaz's return to acting after an eight-year hiatus. She was last seen in 2014's 'Annie', where she also starred alongside Jamie Foxx. Diaz's return to the screen was announced in June 2022, and filming for 'Back in Action' began in December of the same year, continuing through January 2024. Notably, the production made headlines in April 2023 when Foxx had a medical emergency that paused filming for a time. The film also marks the third collaboration between Diaz and Foxx, following 1999's Any Given Sunday and Annie. Diaz is set to follow up her role in Back in Action with a part in Jonah Hill's upcoming film Outcome. 'Back in Action' will have its premiere on Netflix on January 17. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
15 January,2025 08:01 AM IST | Washington | ANIActor Hugh Jackman is cementing his relationship with his girlfriend Sutton Foster as the two were spotted sharing a passionate kiss. This comes just days after their new romance finally came to light, reports ‘Mirror.co.uk’. The Hollywood actor, 56, and Broadway icon, 49, sparked rumours of a romance for several months in 2022 when they both starred on stage in 'The Music Man', fueling this further when both their marriages ended. As per ‘Mirror.co.uk’, after much speculation, the pair appeared to confirm their relationship last week as they were spotted holding hands during a date night in Santa Monica, California. Just days later, Hugh and Sutton didn't hold back on the PDA as they were captured sharing a heated kiss. In photos obtained by Mail Online, the pair were photographed in the car while at a San Fernando In-N-Out as they repeatedly kissed each other. Looking totally loved up, Sutton was spotted tentatively holding Hugh's face during the passionate moments as they waited for their fast food order. Another picture was captured as they stood outside the car, the Wolverine actor with his arms wrapped around his new woman in a touching note of affection. For their low-key date night, Hugh donned a casual black t-shirt, jeans and glasses, while Sutton wore an oversized blouse, jeans and comfy trainers. Their public appearance comes after the actor attended a performance of Sutton's production, 'Once Upon A Mattress' in Los Angeles at the weekend. Romance rumours were first sparked between Hugh and Sutton when they both starred in 'The Music Man' on Broadway, New York City, from February 2022 to January 2023. Then, in September 2023, Hugh announced his split from his wife Deborra-Lee Furness after 27 years of marriage. Fast forward to a year later, Sutton called time on her marriage with husband Ted Griffin. Despite only just going public with their relationship, their mutual fondness isn't new, as they've previously sung praises about each other. During an interview with Vogue in 2022, Foster shared, "He has an impeccable reputation of being the hardest working man, incredibly kind, and generous-and all of that is true”. She added, "He's now become one of my best friends, which was a surprise, because you usually go into these things thinking, 'Well, I hope we get along.' But we just spent Memorial Day with our families. It's really fun to meet new friends”. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
15 January,2025 07:59 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSSinger Beyonce has come out to aid communities impacted by the deadly wildfires in Los Angeles. As per Variety, her foundation BeyGOOD has pledged to donate USD 2.5 million to help families rebuild after they've suffered losses.BeyGOOD, which was established in 2013, will provide the funds to families in Altadena and Pasadena, two areas that were devastated by wildfires. In addition to helping those who lost their homes and possessions, BeyGOOD "will also assist churches and community centers in other impacted areas to address the immediate needs of people affected by the fires."On Friday, the Walt Disney Company pledged USD 15 million to relief and rebuilding efforts for communities, while Paramount and Fox Corp. donated USD 1 million with contributions to the American Red Cross and the Los Angeles Fire Department. Earlier today, Warner Music and Blavatnik Foundation announced an initial USD 1 million commitment to the Los Angeles area fire relief and rebuilding efforts.Actor Jamie Lee Curtis has also donated 1 million dollars to aid a fire relief fund as wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles."As the fire still rages on and @calfire @losangelesfiredepartment and all the available first responders and agencies involved in fighting fire and saving lives are still hard at work and neighbors and friends are banding together to save each other, my husband and I and our children have pledged USD 1 million from our Family Foundation to start a fund of support for our great city and state and the great people who live and love there (sic)," she wrote on Instagram.
14 January,2025 02:25 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIHollywood stars Halle Berry and Sharon Stone have come forward to support families affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. The two actors donated clothes and essentials to The Coop, a Beverly Hills store collecting aid for displaced families. Berry, inspired by her 'Catwoman' co-star Sharon Stone, took to her Instagram account to share a video asking Southern California residents to join the cause. In the video, Berry revealed she had donated her entire closet and showed a room full of items such as shoes, coats, blankets, and toys for children. The Hollywood star also praised Stone for taking the initiative and called on others to contribute. Take a look: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Halle Berry (@halleberry) At least 16 people have been killed in the wildfires and nearly 200,000 have been displaced, the New York Post reported citing officials. As many as 10,000 structures, along with entire residential neighbourhoods have been destroyed. As per the New York Post, while the Sunset fire has been contained, the Hurst fire has burnt 771 acres of land, the Kenneth fire has burnt 959 acres, the Eaton fire has burnt 13,690 acres, and the most destructive impact has been of the Palisades fire, which has burnt 19,978 acres of land.At least 35,000 acres of land have burnt down, an area about two-and-a-half times the size of Manhattan. On Sunday (local time), California's Governor, Gavin Newsom warned people against falling for misinformation regarding the Southern Californian wildfires. In a post on X, he said, "A lot of misinformation out there. Just launched a new site to ensure the public has access to fact-based data around the Southern CA wildfires. The TRUTH: - CA did NOT cut our firefighting budget. We have nearly doubled the size of our firefighting army and built the world's largest aerial firefighting fleet. - CA has INCREASED forest management ten-fold since we took office. - California will NOT allow for looting." 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
14 January,2025 08:31 AM IST | Washington | ANIHollywood star Blake Lively had a bitter feud with actor Hugh Jackman's ex wife, Deborra-Lee Furness. Deborra is reportedly said to be furious and upset with Blake, 37, after she 'sided' with her ex Australian actor Hugh, 56, following their split, reports ‘Mirror.co.uk’. The Australian producer, 69, had been married to ‘The Greatest Showman’ actor 27 years before they announced their shock split back in 2023. Since then Deborra has reportedly remained estranged from her ex husband. Now, it has been claimed that she is embroiled in an awkward feud with ‘Gossip Girl’ star Blake after Hugh went public with his new romance with American actress Sutton Foster last week. A source told Woman's Day that Deborra-Lee has been left 'fuming' with Blake and her husband Ryan Reynolds due to the fact she believes that they both knew about Hugh's new relationship but never told her. Instead, the producer discovered the news when Hugh went public with his new romance during a date night in Santa Monica, California. Speaking to the publication, a source said, "She knew they would side with Hugh when they split, but what has disturbed Deb is the very real possibility that Ryan and Blake must have known about Sutton. Truth be told it was always difficult for Deb to bond with Blake because they’re so different but she felt they got on just fine”. As per ‘Mirror.co.uk’, despite reportedly feeling 'blindsided' by the news of Hugh's new relationship, Deborra is also 'relieved' after seeing the romantic snaps of the new couple together and is reportedly now ready to move on in her love life after their split over a year and a half ago. Hugh and his new partner Sutton reportedly made the decision to finally go public with their romance because they are no longer 'interested in hiding their love', according to Mail Online. It comes as Justin Baldoni, 40, is reportedly set to counter sue his ‘It Ends With Us’ co-star Blake. 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
14 January,2025 08:23 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSIn the wake of deadly California wildfires, Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, has postponed the release of her Netflix show 'With Love, Meghan'. The series was set to premiere on Netflix on January 15. Now it will be released on March 4, as per Deadline. Meghan Markle postpones release of her Netflix show In a statement released by the streamer, Markle said, "I'm thankful to my partners at Netflix for supporting me in delaying the launch, as we focus on the needs of those impacted by the wildfires in my home state of California." The show, billed as a lifestyle program incorporating elements of cooking, gardening and shopping series, is a "heartfelt tribute to the beauty of Southern California," the move was "due to the ongoing devastation caused by the Los Angeles wildfires." Meghan and Prince Harry meet victims of fire On Friday, Meghan and Prince Harry were spotted at the Pasadena Convention Center, where they were meeting with those displaced by the dual raging fires in Los Angeles. As described by Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo, the two met with and thanked first responders, anonymously helped distribute meals under chef Jose Andres' nonprofit World Central Kitchen (with whom they've partnered previously) and offered general assistance and comfort to those in need. Throughout the years, both Markle and Prince Harry have made a well-documented, concerted effort to volunteer through their philanthropic arm Archewell Foundation, traveling globally to provide relief and resources. Celebs extend helping hand On Thursday, Angelina Jolie and her son was photographed shopping for supplies, such as food and water, to assist those affected by the devastating fires, as per Page Six. In an interview, Jolie shared that she was personally housing people at her Los Feliz home. "Right now, I'm taking care of people close to me and having them at my house," the 'Maria' actor said, as per Page Six. She expressed deep concern for the ongoing crisis and revealed that she plans to donate to fire relief efforts in the coming weeks. Jamie Lee Curtis, alongside her husband Christopher Guest, also made headlines by donating USD 1 million to the victims of the fires. Kylie Jenner, Mark Zuckerberg, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle also contributed to local relief organisations, as per Page Six. On the other hand, Jennifer Garner volunteered her time with World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit organisation that provides meals to those impacted by disasters, as per Page Six. While many celebrities are helping others, some are on the receiving end of tragedy. (with inputs from agencies)
13 January,2025 11:14 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
