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Justin Bieber pens emotional message on social media
Singer-songwriter Justin Bieber seems to be going through a difficult phase. The singer has shared a deeply personal message admitting he sometimes feels “too flawed” to be part of God’s bigger plan. The singer, 30, shared this reflection on his Instagram Story, revealing that there are doubts he wrestles with on a daily basis. He wrote, “Every day I wake up thinking maybe I’m too flawed for God to utilise me in this beautiful story of life. Yet God uses me [flaws and all] every day. The same way he uses you! Our life is significant. God has a plan for us”. As per reports, Bieber went on to explain that he’s choosing to lean into grace instead of striving for perfection. The Sorry hitmaker added, “Nothing disqualifies us from experiencing God’s good plans for our life. I’m choosing today to allow God’s love and grace to shape my day and give me perspective, and not make my day about trying to prove myself.” The post comes just a week after actor Stephen Baldwin, father of Bieber’s wife, Hailey Bieber, sparked concern by sharing a now-deleted Instagram reel asking followers to pray for the couple. 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 April,2025 07:18 AM IST | Los Angeles | Agencies
Olivia Wilde to direct Penélope Cruz in comedy movie The Invite
Hollywood actor-director Olivia Wilde is set to take the reins on a new comedy movie called The Invite. What’s even better is that the film will star Penélope Cruz.Wilde, 41, who made her directorial debut with the teen comedy film Booksmart (2019), is set to helm the upcoming date-night comedy, which is inspired by the Spanish film Sentimental (2020). Wilde will also star in the movie alongside Seth Rogen and Edward Norton. The film’s official synopsis explains that The Invite is about a couple who invites the neighbours over, igniting an evening full of unexpected twists and turns, revealing deeply repressed emotions and unexplored sexuality. The actor-turned-director last helmed Don’t Worry Darling (2022), a thriller also starring Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, Gemma Chan, Nick Kroll and Chris Pine.She previously admitted to feeling liberated as a director. Wilde recalled feeling a “thrill of independence” while directing her first film. She told on a talk show, “For me, directing has been liberating in a way that is very profound because as an actor, you are very dependent. You’re dependent on people choosing you and people projecting a certain kind of definition onto you of a character. I think it’s quite an enormous responsibility to hold all of those projections. With being a director, there’s a sense of agency. I think the first time that I called action on my own set of my first film, I felt a thrill of independence for the first time. My value on a set was entirely based on my ideas and if I had an instinct to change a scene, I could do that. I think spending 20 years as an actor allowed me to really understand the value of having that type of independence.” As per reports, besides The Invite, Wilde is set to helm Naughty, an upcoming Christmas comedy movie, and Avengelyne, a film adaptation of the comic book character. Olivia Wilde’s slate . The Invite. Naughty. Avengelyne 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 April,2025 07:07 AM IST | Los Angeles | Agencies
Jeremy Renner says he could see his "left eye with his right eye" after near-fat
Actor Jeremy Renner's memoir My Next Breath, where he shares personal memories from his near-fatal accident in 2023, is set to release on April 29 this year. 'The Avengers' star was injured by his 14,000-pound Snowcat vehicle while trying to stop it from hitting his nephew in January 2023. He suffered over 35 broken bones and serious injuries to his head and chest, reported People. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jeremy Renner (@jeremyrenner) Renner, who recently spoke to the publication, opened up about the accident, stating that it is a part of his life now and that writing about it helped him process the trauma. "Writing about it has been very emotionally cathartic to have to go word by word through it all again. I don't not talk about it. It's part of my life every day, and it's always a wonderful reminder of the strength of the human spirit and how fragile the body is and how badass it is at recovery," Renner told People. In the book, he recalls a shocking moment when he could see his "left eye with [his] right eye" after his head hit the pavement. Despite the pain, Renner says he is not haunted by the memories. "I'm not haunted by the incident -- not too often anyway -- by the images, the sounds. But I am reminded of my new reality, and it's wonderfully positive. I didn't die." Renner had suffered injuries while trying to save his nephew, Alex, who was 27 at the time of the accident. 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
24 April,2025 10:04 PM IST | Washington | ANI
Mission Impossible: Tom Cruise and team shoot in chilling Svalbard for final cha
The much-awaited 'Mission Impossible - The Final Reckoning' is all set to hit theatres on May 23, and ahead of its release, Tom Cruise gave fans a glimpse into the movie's stunning shoot location--Svalbard, a remote and frozen land between Norway and the North Pole. In a behind-the-scenes video shared on Tuesday, Cruise showed the icy and scenic landscapes of Svalbard. "Svalbard is just, it's breathtakingly beautiful. What an absolutely remarkable place to be able to film. It is a unique experience," he said in the clip. The video showed the cast and crew working in harsh weather, determined to bring the final part of the iconic spy series to life. Known for doing his own stunts, Cruise highlighted how filming in real and tough conditions adds to the thrill and authenticity of the movie. Along with the video, the actor, added a caption that read, "It is a privilege to bring a location like Svalbard to audiences. It's breathtaking in every sense of the word and we can't wait for you to experience it in theaters." Check out the post View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tom Cruise (@tomcruise) The makers of the highly anticipated film, unveiled an intriguing new trailer earlier this month. Christopher Mcquarrie directed the action spy film from a screenplay he co-wrote with Erik Jendresen. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tom Cruise (@tomcruise) Apart from Crusie, the cast also includes Simon Pegg as Benji Dunn, Ving Rhames as Luther Strickell, Vanessa Kirby as Alanna Mitsopolis, Hayley Atwell as Grace, Esai Morales as the antagonist Gabriel, Shea Wigham as Jasper Briggs, Greg Tarzan Davis as Degas, and Pom Klementieff as the assassin Paris, as per the outlet. The film is set to hit theatres on May 23. 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
24 April,2025 10:03 PM IST | Washington | ANI
Lindsay Lohan gives fans peek into life "lately" with son Luai
Lindsay Lohan treated fans to a rare look at her life as a mom by sharing new photos of her 21-month-old son, Luai. The 38-year-old actress, on Wednesday, took to her Instagram account to give fans a sneak peek into the past few weeks with her little one and husband, Bader Shammas. In one of the pictures, Luai can be seen crawling toward Shammas, who's holding a pink bubble machine. Another shows the toddler playing on a jungle gym in brown pants and a gray T-shirt. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindsay Lohan (@lindsaylohan) Lohan, who welcomed Luai in 2022, also shared a loving birthday message for him last July, with a caption that read, "Happy Birthday to my Luai... My son, my baby, my heart, my everything. I love you always, always, forever and ever, and beyond!" Meanwhile, on the work front, Lohan is all set to headline and executive produce Count My Lies, a drama in development at Hulu. The project, based on the recently published novel by Sophie Stava, comes from former This Is Us executive producers/co-showrunners Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger, reported Deadline. Lohan is expected to play Violet. She executive produces alongside Aptaker, Berger, and Scott Morgan of The Walk-Up Company. Stava is a producer. 20th Television, part of Disney TV Studios, is the studio, as per the outlet. Lohan has been working in film since the late '90s, most notably in roles throughout her childhood and teen years in movies like The Parent Trap (1998), which marked her big-screen debut, as well as Freaky Friday (2003), Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (2004), Mean Girls (2004), Herbie: Fully Loaded (2005), and Just My Luck (2006). 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
24 April,2025 10:01 PM IST | Washington | ANI
'Predator: Badlands' trailer out; film to release on Nov 7
The upcoming sci-fi film 'Predator: Badlands' has finally released its first trailer, giving fans a glimpse into what's coming next in the popular Predator franchise. 20th Century Studios dropped the trailer on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday evening. This new installment takes a different turn from the usual storyline. This time, a Predator and a human are not enemies -- they are allies. The director of Prey welcomes you to a world of hurt. Experience #PredatorBadlands on the big screen, in theaters and IMAX November 7. pic.twitter.com/wwF0QppSrd — 20th Century Studios (@20thcentury) April 23, 2025 According to Deadline, Predator: Badlands stars Elle Fanning as Thia, a human, and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi as a young Predator who has been rejected by his clan. Set in the future on a remote planet, the film follows their dangerous journey as they search for a powerful enemy. The movie is directed by Dan Trachtenberg, who earlier made Prey -- a successful entry in the franchise that was released on Hulu in 2022. Prey was praised by both fans and critics, even receiving six Emmy nominations. With that success, Trachtenberg has now been trusted to lead Badlands and the upcoming animated Predator film Killer of Killers, which will stream on Hulu starting June 6. The new story promises a fresh take on the Predator universe, focusing on survival, trust, and unusual friendships in a dangerous world. The film is set to hit theaters and IMAX on November 7. 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
24 April,2025 10:01 PM IST | Los Angeles | ANI
Noah Schnapp says he instantly approved of Millie Bobby Brown's then bf Jake
Noah Schnapp recently opened up about his long-term friendship with Stranger Things co-star Millie Bobby Brown and how he felt about her relationship with Jake Bongiovi, who is now her husband. According to People, the 20-year-old actor, at the opening night of Stranger Things: The First Shadow Broadway show, shared that he has always been protective of Brown and revealed that throughout their long-time friendship, he has been "hard on her with all her boyfriends." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Noah Schnapp (@noahschnapp) "But this one I did like a lot," he said of Brown's now-husband, Jake Bongiovi. "It was the first one where I was like, 'You know what, I approve. I'm okay with this long term," he said. "And it ended up being the long term, so I approve very much," he joked. As per People, Brown and Bongiovi first sparked dating rumors in 2021. The two later got engaged in April 2023 and got married in May of the same year. Meanwhile, Schnapp will be seen in 'Stranger Things Season 5.' Earlier in December, Netflix announced that the production of Stranger Things Season 5 had officially wrapped. The cast of the show became teary-eyed as their journey for the final season of Stranger Things came to an end. Since its debut in 2016, Stranger Things has captivated global audiences, becoming one of Netflix's most popular and enduring shows. The recent fourth season alone amassed a staggering 140 million views worldwide, underscoring its cultural impact and fan devotion. Stranger Things Season 5 will stream next year on Netflix. 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
24 April,2025 02:30 PM IST | Washington | ANI
Priyanka Chopra in full action mode in Heads of State trailer, watch video
The upcoming Hollywood film 'Heads of State' premieres globally on Prime Video July 2, 2025. The film is an action-packed comedy about the U.S. President (played by John Cena) and the UK Prime Minister (played by Idris Elba), who must set aside their rivalry to thwart a global conspiracy and save the world — if they can work together. The film is a global adventure blending explosive action and sharp comedic banter that takes audiences on the run and for a thrilling ride. The film combines fast-paced action sequences and creative stunts with a heavy dose of nostalgia fit with all of the 90s charm of the golden era of buddy action comedies. Heads of State trailer In the action-comedy Heads of State, the UK Prime Minister Sam Clarke (Idris Elba) and U.S. President Will Derringer (John Cena) have a not-so-friendly and very public rivalry that jeopardizes their countries’ “special relationship.” But when they become the targets of a powerful and ruthless foreign adversary—who proves more than a match for the two leaders’ security forces—they are begrudgingly forced to rely on the only two people they can trust: each other. Ultimately allied with the brilliant MI6 agent Noel Bisset (Priyanka Chopra Jonas), they must go on the run and find a way to work together long enough to thwart a global conspiracy that threatens the entire free world. The film also stars Paddy Considine, Stephen Root, Carla Gugino, Jack Quaid and Sarah Niles and is directed by Ilya Naishuller. More about Heads of State Billed as Air Force One meets Midnight Run, the film was written by Josh Appelbaum & Andre Nemec and Harrison Query, from a story by Query. This film is helmed by Ilya Naishuller, the filmmaker behind Hardcore Henry (2015) and Nobody (2021). The film also stars Paddy Considine, Stephen Root, Carla Gugino, Jack Quaid and Sarah Niles. The film reunites John Cena and Idris Elba after The Suicide Squad — but this time, they're not trying to kill each other...probably. The movie will release in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada on July 2 exclusively on Prime Video
24 April,2025 09:02 AM IST | Washington | mid-day online correspondent
Pope Francis receives tribute from Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe, and more
Multiple Hollywood stars, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe, Sylvester Stallone and others, paid tribute to Pope Francis who passed away on Easter Monday, April 21. Comedian Whoopi Goldberg, who met the Pope in 2023 and again last year, shared a heartfelt message for him accompanied by a photo of their meeting. "He was the closest in a long time that seemed to remember that Christ's love enveloped believer and none believer. He felt more like Pope John the 23rd who made belief real. Sail on, Pope Francis, with your love of humanity & Laughter." View this post on Instagram A post shared by WhoopiGoldberg (@whoopigoldberg) Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio posted a lengthy tribute to Pope Francis on Instagram. He remembered the Bishop of Rome for his "environmental reform and activism." "Pope Francis was a transformational leader -- not only for the Catholic Church, but also for environmental reform and activism," he wrote, referencing the pope's 2015 encyclical "Laudato Si'." He recalled meeting with the pope about climate change before filming the documentary "Before the Flood" in 2016, calling the experience "enlightening, deeply moving and thought-provoking." "During the filming of my documentary Before the Flood in 2016, I had the honor of sitting down with Pope Francis for a conversation on the urgent need to address climate change. That experience was enlightening, deeply moving and thought-provoking," wrote Leonardo DiCaprio. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Leonardo DiCaprio (@leonardodicaprio) Russell Crowe, who met Pope Francis in 2014, paid tribute on X alongside a photo of the Rome skyline. "A beautiful day in Rome, but a sad day for the faithful," he wrote. "RIP Francis." A beautiful day in Rome, but, a sad day for the faithful. RIP Francis. pic.twitter.com/ckewTrYyFW — Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) April 21, 2025 After meeting the pope last year, Jimmy Fallon wrote on his Instagram Story: "It was an honour meeting Pope Francis last summer. I'm glad I made you laugh. Thank you for your encouraging words. Rest in peace." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jimmy Fallon (@jimmyfallon) Sylvester Stallone also posted photos from his own encounter with the pope and wrote: "A wonderful, wonderful man! Rest in peace holy father!" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sly Stallone (@officialslystallone) Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta, according to a statement from the Vatican. Earlier on Sunday. The Pope delivered his Easter message from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica to thousands of people gathered in Vatican Square. The 88-year-old head of the Roman Catholic Church was recently discharged from Rome's Gemelli Hospital, where he spent five weeks receiving treatment for an infection that led to double pneumonia. On Easter Sunday, he was able to offer the "Urbi et Orbi" blessing to the city of Rome and to the world. Only the pope can offer this blessing, which includes the offer of an indulgence, a remission for the effects of sins. He dedicated the Easter Urbi et Orbi message to calling for peace worldwide, global disarmament, and the release of prisoners. 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 April,2025 05:50 PM IST | Washington | ANI
Andrew Garfield says it will be 'weird' for him to return as Spider-Man
Actor Andrew Garfield has expressed his desire to return as Spider-Man in its fourth instalment after surprising his fans in Spider-Man: No Way Home, reported Variety. At the Middle East Film & Comic Con via Entertainment Tonight, as quoted by Variety, the actor said that his return to the Spider-Man franchise hinges on a very "offbeat" idea, which will also require creative freedom from the writers. He recalled the example of "Spider-Verse" movies for the same. "It would have to be very weird. I would like to do something very strange. Something very unique, and offbeat and surprising, kind of like the creative freedom they have with the animated 'Spider-Verse' movies," said Garfield as quoted by Variety. As per the outlet, in an interview with Esquire magazine last year, the two-time Oscar nominee said he was "left dangling" when his Spider-Man role came to such an abrupt end after "Amazing Spider-Man 2" disappointed at the box office. Tom Holland took over the role with 2017's 'Spider-Man: Homecoming.' But the success of "No Way Home" proved there's still a lot of love for Garfield's iteration of the comic book hero. Andrew was speculated to be a part of the franchise again before the release of 'No Way Home' due to leaked photos and videos. However, he continued to deny his involvement to maintain the suspense. It worked well as the movie was a massive hit at the global box office due to unexpected cameos of Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire as Spider-Man. Meanwhile, Tom Holland's starrer next instalment of Spiderman will begin it's shooting this year. Sony Pictures has revealed the title of the highly anticipated fourth instalment of the Spider-Man franchise, starring Tom Holland. The film, titled 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day, ' is set to release in theatres on July 31, 2026. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the announcement was first made at CinemaCon on Monday, where director Destin Daniel Cretton took the stage to express his excitement about helming the project. The title, 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day', references a 2008 comic book storyline that takes place after a universe-altering event that causes everyone to forget who Spider-Man is, reported the outlet This plot point is fitting, given the ending of 'Spider-Man: No Way Home', which saw the world forgetting Peter Parker's identity. 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' is written by Erik Sommers and Chris McKenna, who previously penned 'Spider-Man: No Way Home.' Andrew Garfield is also speculated to make a cameo in the series by the fans. 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 April,2025 05:48 PM IST | Washington | ANI
Here's why Katy Perry texted 'American Idol' colleague Luke Bryan about her spa
Katy Perry, who joined an all-female crew on an 11-minute Blue Origin flight to the edge of space earlier this month, texted singer and her former 'American Idol' colleague Luke Bryan and told him it was “crazy”. Luke told E! News: “I remember when I heard the news that she was going I was like, ‘Wow, that’s crazy that you’re getting to go. But now when she got back safe I was like, ‘Oh my god, wow. Awesome.’ " Explaining they had exchanged texts but not spoken properly, Luke added: “I’ll be interested to hear her version of it. She was just like, ‘It was just totally crazy.’ She didn’t really elaborate more than that. "But I’m just glad everybody made it home safe. I was sucked into the moment.” 'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest praised Perry, who was joined on the flight by Gayle King, Lauren Sanchez, Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen and Kerianne Flynn, for being "brave" and making the trip, reports femalefirst.co.uk. He said: “I’m very, very happy that she did it and got back safely. She’s braver than I am.” And while judge Lionel Richie wouldn't go into space if his "life depended on it", he knew Katy would have embraced the trip. He said: “When she said she was going to space I said, ‘You go right on.' I’ll stay right down here. I didn’t give her any advice because you know Katy. She’s going to do exactly what she wants to do. But let me just say this to you. I’m not going anywhere. I told her, ‘I’ll wait here.’ God bless it, she came back.” Carrie Underwood, who replaced Katy on 'American Idol', shared Lionel's lack of enthusiasm for going into space herself. While she thought the experience was "crazy" and "amazing", she added: “I’m good on the ground.” During the flight, Katy brought a symbolic memento into space – a small daisy, in tribute to her daughter – which she held up as she exited the capsule. Speaking to reporters after the landing, Perry said: “This experience is second to being a mom. That’s why it was hard for me to go because that’s all my love right there, and I have to surrender and trust that the universe is going to take care of me and protect me and also my family and daughter. “I am full up from being able to get that gift of being a mom, and to go to space is incredible, and I wanted to model courage, worthiness and fearlessness.” 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 April,2025 05:25 PM IST | Los Angeles | IANS