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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
'Noah' actor Sophie Nyweide dies at 24, cause of death remains disclosed
Sophie Nyweide, a young actor who appeared in films like Russell Crowe's "Noah," Jessica Alba's "An Invisible Sign," and more, breathed her last on April 14. She was 24. The news of her demise was shared by her family in an online obituary. No cause of death was made available, as per Variety. "Sophie was a kind and trusting girl. Often, this left her open to being taken advantage of by others. She wrote and drew voraciously and much of this art depicts the depth she had and it also represents the pain she suffered. Many of her writings and artwork are roadmaps of her struggles and traumas. Even with those roadmaps, diagnoses, and her own revelations, those closest to her, plus therapists, law enforcement officers and others who tried to help her, are heartbroken that their efforts couldn't save her from her fate. She self-medicated to deal with all the trauma and shame she held inside, and it resulted in her death. She repeatedly said she would 'handle it' on her own and was compelled to reject the treatment that might possibly have saved her life, the obituary read. Nyweide made her acting debut in the 2006 film "Bella," followed by an episode of "Law & Order" and roles in "And Then Came Love," "Margot at the Wedding," and "New York City Serenade" a year later. She played the daughter of Gael Garcia Bernal and Michelle Williams' characters in the 2009 film "Mammoth." Her other credits included "Shadows & Lies," "Mistakes Were Made," "Born Again," and "What Would You Do" in the 2000s and mid-2010s. 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 05:21 PM IST | Los Angeles | ANI
Veteran actor Will Hutchins dies at 94
Veteran actor Will Hutchins has passed away. He was 94. Hutchins, who rose to fame by portraying wholesome sharpshooter and frontier lawyer Tom Brewster on the 1957-61 ABC Western Sugarfoot, died on Monday of respiratory failure at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York, Remembering her husband, Barbara told The Hollywood Reporter, "He was hysterical, everyone loved him. He had a great sense of humor, and it never gave up on him." Hutchins also starred as Woody Banner, who inherits a Manhattan brownstone from his uncle, on the 1966-67 NBC sitcom Hey, Landlord, created by Garry Marshall and Jerry Belson, fresh off their work on The Dick Van Dyke Show. Two years later, the blue-eyed Los Angeles native played Dagwood Bumstead opposite Patricia Harty on the 1968-69 CBS comedy Blondie. Based on the comic strip and following a set of films and a 1957 NBC series, it lasted just 16 episodes before being canceled. On the big screen, Hutchins appeared opposite Elvis Presley in two movies: as the gourmet cop Tracy Richards (the name was a Dick Tracy pun) in Spinout (1966) and as buddy Tom Wilson in Clambake (1967), in which he lip-synced "Who Needs Money?" in a duet with the star. He married Barbara, his second wife, in April 1988. He had a daughter, Jennifer, with his first wife, Chrissie Burnett, younger half-sister of Carol Burnett; they were married from 1965-69. 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 05:19 PM IST | Los Angeles | ANI
Deadmau5 apologises for performing drunk: 'Probably my last Coachella'
Music producer Deadmau5, who returned to Coachella over the weekend to play the Quasar stage, had to leave the platform stumbling after enjoying one too many drinks. The Canadian DJ uploaded a series of Instagram posts that included an apology for his behaviour, and the admission that Coachella 2025 would probably be his last. Deadmau5, whose real name is Joel Zimmerman, was on the line-up as his alter ego Testpilot, alongside electronic music artiste Zhu. As per reports, the pair was scheduled to play for multiple hours, but their performance was cut short after Deadmau5 was seen and heard taking shots and slurring his speech, eventually falling over behind the DJ booth and being escorted off stage. In an Instagram caption the next morning, the producer-DJ wrote that he didn’t “remember a thing”, but noted that he also didn’t have a cigarette, which he vowed to quit just a week before. “I don’t remember a thing. But I don’t think I had a cig? So that’s good I guess? Going back to bed. Wake me up around Thursday-ish”, he said in a post alongside a picture of a water bottle. “Probably my last Coachella”, he added in a comment. He also uploaded a photo of his cat writing, “Even my cat is disappointed in me. Sorry about last night. To be fair, I felt the first 3/4 was great! Huge shout out to @zhu for introducing me to whisky and carrying my dumb ass till the bitter end. Lemme quit smoking, do some f*** personal resetting here at home, finding my spirit animal, working on some new music, and coming back better (sic).” Ironically enough, Deadmau5 poked fun at Canadian singer-songwriter Grimes when she put on a subpar Coachella performance last year due to technical issues. 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 07:31 AM IST | Los Angeles | Agencies
Paris Hilton reveals how she stayed grounded despite the fame
Reality TV star and entrepreneur Paris Hilton credited her mother, Kathy Hilton, with teaching her the importance of staying humble in the face of fame. According to Page Six, Hilton shared a pivotal piece of advice her mother gave her before the premiere of her show, 'The Simple Life,' in the early 2000s. Hilton recalled her mother's words and shared, "Paris, when the show airs on Fox tomorrow, your life is going to change forever, and I always want you to remain the same sweet and down-to-earth girl you are and never forget that," as quoted by Page Six. Hilton said she has kept these words "close to [her] heart" throughout her career. Hilton was being honoured as "Woman of the Year" for her relief efforts following the Palisades and Eaton Fires earlier this year. Despite losing her USD 8.4 million Malibu home in the devastation, Hilton worked with various organisations and raised over USD 800,000 for Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts through her nonprofit 11:11 Media Impact, as per Page Six. Hilton expressed her gratitude for her parents and grandmother, who she said have been her role models. "They both just have the biggest hearts and always make me laugh and have the best time. They are both incredible mothers and my role models," she said, as quoted by Page Six. Hilton reflected on the loss of her home, saying she was shocked and heartbroken, but quickly shifted her focus to those who had lost more. "My heart was breaking for all the moms and all of their children who had nowhere to sleep that night and who had lost everything," she said. 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 April,2025 12:29 PM IST | Washington | ANI
Priyanka Chopra to make history again at fourth annual Gold House Gold Gala
Priyanka Chopra will be honoured at the fourth annual Gold House Gala in May. Besides Jon M. Chu, Megan Thee Stallion, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Ang Lee will be felicitated, as per Variety. This year, the Gold Gala will take place on May 10 at the Music Centre in Downtown Los Angeles. Over 600 guests are expected to convene, celebrating the 2025 A100 List (to be announced on May 1) -- the 100 most impactful Asian Pacific changemakers in culture. In a statement, Gold House CEO and co-founder Bing Chen said, "The Gold Gala is more than just the biggest Asian Pacific event -- it's a platform for launching the next wave of culture. From honoring Michelle Yeoh for 'EEAAO' before her history-making Oscars run to celebrating Cynthia Erivo with Michelle and Jon M. Chu before 'Wicked' became a public phenomenon." Speaking to the theme of the gala, First Light, Chen said "we're honoring those we have been the first not just for themselves, but for everyone who's lit after." Chopra Jonas will receive the inaugural Global Vanguard Honor for her unprecedented 25-year career bridging Asian Pacific and Western cultures through acclaimed work across Hindi cinema and Hollywood, as well as her continual elevation of underrepresented voices. 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 April,2025 12:24 PM IST | Los Angeles | ANI
Ahaan Panday's debut film with Mohit Suri titled Saiyaara
Filmmaker Mohit Suri’s upcoming intense love story with Yash Raj Films (YRF) has been titled 'Saiyaara'. The film that also marks the debut of Ahaan Panday (Ananya Panday's cousin) has been locked for a July 18 release on the big screen. The film also marks the debut of actress Aneet Padda as the female lead. This is the first film being produced by the company’s CEO Akshaye Widhani. The film is presented by Aditya Chopra, directed by Mohit Suri and Produced by Akshaye Widhani. It was last year in February, when Ahaan’s debut was announced. The nephew of actor Chunky Panday, Ahaan was signed as a YRF Talent almost about six years back to go through intense training programmes devised personally by Aditya Chopra. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yash Raj Films (@yrf) Ahaan Panday's debut As Ahaan's debut was announced, a source at that time said, “Ahaan has been shaped by Aditya Chopra personally for years. He has been kept under wraps by YRF so that he can focus on bettering his craft.” “To the industry, Ahaan Panday’s launch is by far the biggest debut by a youngster in the Hindi film industry in years and YRF is showing its intent to create a star out of him. The massive project that he has been signed on for is the Mohit Suri love story!” Music plays an integral part in Saiyaara In March this year, Mid-day had reported that Suri has been shooting a music festival sequence with 1,000 background artistes at Vrundavan Studios in Malad. The sequence sees Panday’s character performing on stage as the crowd sways to his music. Leading lady Aneet Padda, who was seen in Big Girls Don’t Cry (2024), too is part of the set-piece. A source reveals, “The set-up is massive—pulsating lights, LED screens, smoke machines, and a roaring crowd of over 1,000, all moving in sync to the music. Mid-performance, Ahaan’s character is seen jumping off the stage and wooing the audience. Suri, who has a keen eye for music-driven storytelling, has tried to capture the electric energy of a music festival.” The sequence will be wrapped up by the weekend, and with it, the yet-untitled movie will reach the finish line. About Mohit Suri Talking about the director, Mohit worked as an assistant director in Vikram Bhatt's films Kasoor, Awara Paagal Deewana and Footpath. He made his directorial debut with the moderately successful Zeher and then directed movies like Kalyug, Woh Lamhe, Awarapan, Raaz: The Mystery Continues and Crook. The director gained the spotlight with 'Murder 2', 'Aashiqui 2', 'Ek Villain' and 'Malang' among many others. His upcoming films also include an yet-untitled movie with Varun Dhawan and Malang 2 along with Saiyaara. In the past, YRF has given out popular stars such as Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma, Ayushmann Khurrana, and many more.
22 April,2025 10:55 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kristen Stewart and Dylan Meyer get married on Easter
Actress Kristen Stewart and screenwriter Dylan Meyer tied the knot in an intimate wedding ceremony on Easter Sunday. The couple celebrated their union with a close-knit gathering of friends and family after reportedly obtaining their marriage license the previous Tuesday. Kristen and Dylan went public with their relationship on Instagram in October 2019 and got engaged in 2021. Stewart revealed in an interview on SiriusXM’s The Howard Stern Show that Dylan, the daughter of Oscar-nominated screenwriter Nicholas Meyer, was the one who popped the question first. Kristen and Dylan's proposal story "It's not a given that I would be the one, you know what I mean? Like, with two girls, you never know who’s going to fulfill what weird f****** gender role thing, and we don't do that or think about it in those terms," Kristen explained. "So I was like, 'Wait, well, I’m not the one for sure.' And then she just grabbed that bowl and made it happen. It was f***** so cute," she added, saying Dylan “knocked it out of the park” with the proposal. In early 2022, Stewart shared her thoughts on wedding planning with Stephen Colbert, saying she wanted either a big celebration or a spontaneous ceremony. "We might just go do it this weekend, I don't know, and then, like, just hang out with everyone afterwards," she said. "I'm not a good planner. I can't make plans for dinner." More about Kristen and Dylan Dylan Meyer occasionally shares loving posts about Kristen. On Kristen's birthday last year, she posted a picture of her sitting on a bed with a cat and wrote, Happy birthday to this dash of hot sauce, my favorite person here on planet Earth. You’re like finding five bucks in your pocket, like the drum solo in Phil Collins’s In the Air Tonight, like a friendly cat on the street. I don’t know how I got so lucky but I like really really love you and am wishing you a meteor shower of good stuff in the year to come. Get it, babe." Kristen and Dylan's romance began in 2019, and they were first spotted kissing in August of that year. Since then, their relationship has been marked by mutual love and admiration. While Kristen stays away from social media, Dylan often shares glimpses of their love story through heartfelt posts and candid photos.
21 April,2025 09:37 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Being a drag queen in music comes with a list of nos
Queen Priyanka: ‘Being a drag queen in music comes with a list of nos’
Listen to any of Queen Priyanka’s songs and you know it’s more than just a track; it’s a fearless celebration of one’s identity. That’s why the music sensation—who burst on the scene as the first winner of Canada’s Drag Race—was an apt choice to headline the 10th anniversary of Kitty Su, which has long been a platform for the LGBTQIA+ culture, diversity and inclusivity in India. What was it like performing in India? “Bringing my music, art, and my heart to the Indian stage has been a full-circle fantasy,” she says. In conversation with mid-day after her performance at The Lalit Mumbai, Queen Priyanka reflects on how she built her way in the world of music. Edited excerpts from the interview: What were the most defining career decisions as you became a mainstream musician?Winning Canada’s Drag Race was when the world learned my name. But it was my debut EP, Taste Test that set the tone. Songs like Come through and Snatch were a declaration of who I am. Then I took my drag and decided it would be a full-blown career in music. It was a conscious decision to produce work that would translate into the mainstream; music that could sit next to any pop star on the radio. No apologies, no boxes. What are some of the challenges you needed to overcome to find this success?Being a drag queen in music comes with a whole list of “nos”—having people telling you to pick a lane, to tone it down, to not be too much. [You have to] say no to all of that. The greatest challenge was overcoming the fear that I wouldn’t be taken seriously as a pop star because of my queerness or the art form that I represent. But I quickly realised that the only person who has to take me seriously is me. After that, the world caught up. Indian artistes are increasingly being stifled in terms of subjects they wish to discuss. What is your suggestion to those hoping to celebrate their identities like you did?Drag is nothing but a force to go against the current. It rebels. To my brothers and sisters in India, your truth is your superpower. It is tough when the world asks you to hide, shrink or conform. But I took every part of me that made people uncomfortable and turned it into a crown. Celebrate your identity, loud and proud, and find your chosen family that will lift you. Today in music April 21, 2016: American musician Prince passed away due to an accidental drug overdose. The When doves cry hitmaker was 57.
21 April,2025 08:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Sonia Lulla