Not all love stories unfold the way we expect and The Drama leans into that unpredictability with striking honesty and edge. In the upcoming dark comedy, Robert Pattinson and Zendaya portray an engaged couple deeply in love, until a startling confession by Zendaya’s character, literary editor Emma Harwood, during a drunken game of What’s The Worst Thing You’ve Ever Done sends their relationship spiralling into doubt and chaos just a week before their wedding. Robert Pattinson on The Drama Reflecting on the script, Robert Pattinson admits he was immediately intrigued by its bold turn. “I knew Zendaya was already attached when I read the script, and when I found out the secret, my reaction was, ‘Wow, this is going to be crazy when people see her do this,’” he shared with a laugh. Zendaya echoes this emotional duality, recognising that love and heartbreak often exist side by side and sometimes, that’s what makes a story feel real. Zendaya on how The Drama taught her meaning of love “To me, this movie is really about what you are willing to accept for love and poses the question, ‘Is love unconditional?’” Zendaya mused. “In my real life, what this movie has reminded me about love is: if you feel safe with someone, if you feel known by someone, and you feel seen by someone, then you feel like you can tell them everything. And that’s the hope, right? To be with someone you can be your whole and true self with and they will love every part of that.” Directed by Kris Borgli, The Drama balances humour with an underlying tension that keeps audiences on edge. “Kris manages to ride this line of making the movie feel funny, accessible, and romantic but it also feels dangerous, which is great. Hopefully it will get people talking,” Robert Pattinson added. At its core, The Drama explores the fragile nature of love, trust, and the uncomfortable truths that can surface when least expected turning what seems like a perfect romance into something far more complex and unpredictable. Brought to India by PVRINOX Pictures, step into the chaos of love with The Drama, releasing in cinemas on 3rd April.
23 March,2026 06:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHollywood actor Tom Holland recently shared a poster of his fiance and actor Zendaya’s upcoming film, The Drama, on social media. He shared that he is excited for its release. The film, helmed by Kristoffer Borgli, features Zendaya alongside The Twilight Saga actor Robert Pattinson and is set to release on April 3. Tom Holland gives a shoutout to Zendaya's film Holland shared the poster on his Instagram handle on Sunday, March 22. The poster was followed by a short clip from the film featuring Zendaya. In the caption, he wrote, “I honestly couldn’t be more excited for you to see this movie, and believe me when I say it’s gonna floor you. Get your tickets now." This comes amid speculations about the couple already being married secretly. The speculation began when Zendaya's longtime stylist, Law Roach, made a statement on the red carpet at the 2026 Actor Awards on March 1. "The wedding has already happened. You missed it!" Roach declared. When questioned again, he said, "It's very true," before laughing and leaving. Roach's comments fueled online rumours, especially after rumours of their engagement from January 2025 when Zendaya flashed a diamond ring at the Golden Globes. The two were first linked romantically in 2021, and have always stayed tight-lipped about their status. Meanwhile, recently, photos of the pair strolling hand-in-hand in L.A. went viral, looking relaxed and happy. Zendaya looked chic in a black long-sleeve top, flowy white skirt, leather ballet flats, a massive watch, and a subtle gold band on her ring finger, which resembled a wedding ring. Tom, on the other hand, sported a black-and-white striped T-shirt, baseball cap, blue jeans, and sneakers. About The Drama The A24 film revolves around a happily engaged couple, Emma (Zendaya) and Charlie (Pattinson), whose relationship unravels during their wedding week following a shocking confession. It also stars Alana Haim, Mamoudou Athie, Hailey Gates, Sydney Lemmon, and Zoe Winters in pivotal roles. Holland and Zendaya, who have been dating for several years, got married earlier this month, according to Zendaya’s stylist, Law Roach. The duo haven’t made any official announcement. The couple is also set to share the screen in two upcoming films. The Odyssey, directed by Christopher Nolan and set to release on July 17, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which will release on July 31. It is the fourth instalment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Spider-Man franchise. (With inputs from PTI)
23 March,2026 03:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHollywood star Jason Momoa was forced to evacuate the area where his family was staying on Oahu after a massive storm hit Hawaii, causing the worst flooding the island has seen in 20 years. The Aquaman star took to Instagram to reveal that he and his family fled Oahu’s North Shore after losing power, and floodwater forced mass evacuations near the Wahiawa Dam, which was under imminent threat of collapse. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hawaii Right Now 🌺🤙🌺 (@hawaiirightnow) “We’re safe for now but there’s a lot of people who weren’t, so sending all of our love,” said Momoa in a video on his Instagram stories, reports variety.com. He continued: “The conditions on the North Shore are knarly.” Momoa also said the dangerous weather forced him to cancel a music event planned for the weekend and shared footage of flooding near his father’s home, calling the destruction ‘crazy’ and asking his followers to stay safe. The star, who was born in Honolulu, later posted on Instagram that the past weeks had been “heavy” for his home state. “The storms, the flooding, the constant rain across Oahu have affected so many of our people, especially those already facing hardship,” Momoa said. He added, “Seeing families displaced, communities struggling, and our unhoused neighbors hit the hardest,” before encouraging locals to take care of each other. “That’s what aloha is. It’s showing up for each other when it matters most,” he wrote. The storm is the latest challenge for the islands, which frequently deal with the fallout of natural disasters such as the 2023 Lahaina wildfires, whose victims Momoa encouraged followers to help fundraise for. The natural disaster was classified as the worst in Hawaii’s history and the deadliest U.S. wildfire in over a century. Talking about the actor, he made his acting debut as Jason Ioane on the syndicated action drama series Baywatch: Hawaii, which was followed by portrayals of Ronon Dex in the science fiction series Stargate Atlantis and Khal Drogo in the first two seasons of the fantasy drama series Game of Thrones. He went on to play the lead roles in the historical drama series Frontier, and the shows See and Chief of War. Since 2016, Momoa has appeared in various DC Comics media, first portraying Aquaman in the DC Extended Universe. He has also played Duncan Idaho in the science fiction film Dune and the fantasy adventure comedy film A Minecraft Movie. Momoa will next be seen in Street Fighter. It is the fourth live-action feature-length adaptation of the video game franchise. The film directed by Kitao Sakurai. The cast also includes Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, Callina Liang, Joe "Roman Reigns" Anoa'i, David Dastmalchian, Cody Rhodes, Andrew Schulz, Vidyut Jammwal, Eric André and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson. 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 March,2026 10:33 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSActress Amanda Peet has publicly shared her breast cancer journey in a heartfelt note, revealing how the diagnosis coincided with her parents' final days. The piece, titled My Season of Ativan, provides an intimate account of the actor's medical experiences, family challenges, and treatment process. As per Deadline, Peet, known for her roles in Something's Gotta Give and Your Friends & Neighbors, wrote in an essay for The New Yorker that she had been undergoing biannual breast checkups when a routine scan prior to Labour Day last year raised concerns. "Dr. K. usually chatted me up while she examined me, but this time she went silent," Peet recounted. Following a biopsy, she immediately sensed something was wrong as her doctor personally delivered the sample to Cedars-Sinai Pathology. The initial report revealed a small tumour, prompting further tests to determine its receptor status, which Peet described as crucial in assessing the cancer's severity. She shared the anxious moments spent waiting for results alongside her husband, Game of Thrones co-creator David Benioff. The news brought relief: Peet's cancer was hormone-receptor-positive and HER2-negative, considered more favourable for treatment. Despite the encouraging results, a subsequent MRI revealed a second mass in the same breast, delaying a planned lumpectomy and requiring an MRI-guided biopsy. Peet described the procedure as "excruciating", likening the process to a "perverse game of Battleship" due to the precision required, as per Deadline. Fortunately, the second mass was benign, and her treatment was limited to a lumpectomy and radiation, avoiding chemotherapy or a double mastectomy. Peet confirmed her cancer was Stage I. Reflecting on the radiation treatment, Peet admitted it was largely manageable but noted discomfort toward the end. "Radiation wasn't bad compared with Tom's waffle iron, until the last stretch, when my nipple became charred and blistered, like an over-roasted marshmallow," she wrote, as quoted by Deadline. The essay also details the emotional toll of being present for her parents' final days. After her father's passing, Peet helped make funeral arrangements for her mother while witnessing her last moments. She recalled communicating wordlessly with her mother, emphasising the profound nature of those final interactions. "Time was running out, and, besides, I had already told her everything," Peet wrote, as per Deadline. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
23 March,2026 09:38 AM IST | Washington | ANINicholas Brendon, the actor best known for his role as Xander Harris on all seven seasons of the hit TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, passed away at the age of 54. His family confirmed the news in a statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter, saying he "passed in his sleep of natural causes." His family announced news of Brendon's death in a statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter: "We are heartbroken to share the passing of our brother and son, Nicholas Brendon. He passed in his sleep of natural causes. Most people know Nicky for his work as an actor and for the characters he brought to life over the years. In recent years Nicky has found his passion in painting and art. Nicky loved to share his enthusiastic talent with his family, friends and fans. He was passionate, sensitive, and endlessly driven to create. Those who truly knew him understood that his art was one of the purest reflections of who he was. While it's no secret that Nicholas had struggles in the past, he was on medications and treatment to manage his diagnosis and he was optimistic about the future at the time of his passing. Our family asks for privacy during this time as we grieve his loss and celebrate the life of a man who lived with intensity, imagination, and heart. Thank you to everyone who has shown love and support," according to The Hollywood Reporter. Born in 1971 in Los Angeles as Nicholas Brendon Schultz, he originally aimed to become a professional baseball player before pursuing acting to manage his stutter. He later became a spokesperson for the Stuttering Foundation of America during Buffy's peak popularity. Brendon's portrayal of Xander Harris helped redefine the "nerd" archetype in American pop culture. Speaking on the series' 20th anniversary, he recalled, "It's just a bunch of dudes who say, 'Man, you got me laid a lot in high school. You made it cool to be a nerd and awkward and funny.' I wonder how many babies are out there because Xander got people laid." In 2000, he starred alongside Lauren Ambrose and Amy Adams in Sundance entry Psycho Beach Party. An adaptation of drag artist Charles Busch's off-Broadway spoof of 1960s beach movies, it went on to achieve cult status. His most prominent other TV credits included included a recurring stint on Criminal Minds and a one-season Fox sitcom Kitchen Confidential -- an adaptation of Anthony Bourdain's memoir of the same name that paired Brendon with Bradley Cooper, according to The Hollywood Reporter. In recent years, Brendon faced health challenges including a congenital heart defect, a heart attack in 2023, and cauda equina syndrome, which required multiple spinal surgeries. He also dealt publicly with substance abuse and mental health struggles but had reportedly shown optimism in his later years. He is survived by his identical twin brother, Kelly Donovan, who appeared with him in two episodes of Buffy, including the 2000 episode "The Replacement." Brendon's family shared photos of his recent paintings alongside their statement on social media, 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
23 March,2026 09:03 AM IST | Washington DC | ANIGlobal pop icon and multiple Grammy Award winner Shakira was supposed to perform in India in April. However, her comeback plans have been jolted due to the West Asia tensions. As per the latest update from the organisers, the concert has been postponed due to the “geopolitical situation and regional tensions.” Ticket holders will receive a full refund. Shakira’s India concert cancelled “Due to the prevailing geopolitical situation and regional tensions, the Feeding India Concert featuring Shakira has been postponed until further notice. The well-being of our fans, the artist, and the production team remains our foremost priority. All ticket holders will receive a full refund, automatically processed to your original mode of payment,” a post on District Updates’ Instagram handle read. “We’re working with the artist’s team to find a new date and will share updates as soon as we have them. The Feeding India Concert has always stood for something greater, and that commitment remains unchanged,” the organisers said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by District Updates (@districtupdates) Shakira’s performance was scheduled in Mumbai at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse on April 10 and at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi on April 15. About West Asia conflict The development comes amid escalating tensions and conflict that reportedly began in West Asia on February 28, following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in joint military strikes by the US and Israel. In retaliation, Iran targeted Israeli and US assets in several Gulf countries and Israel, disrupting waterways and affecting international energy markets and global economic stability. Due to the conflict in the region, Iran has reportedly restricted access to the Strait of Hormuz, a critical transit route for global energy supply. Following the death of Ali Khamenei, Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the former leader, was appointed as the new Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic. More about Shakira Shakira, whose chart-topping anthems including “Hips Don’t Lie,” “Whenever, Wherever,” and the World Cup phenomenon “Waka Waka” have made her one of the best-selling music artists of all time, brings more than just star power to the stage. Through her Barefoot Foundation, the Colombian superstar has championed education and child welfare for vulnerable communities. Shakira recently set a new record after a live performance, performing to more than 400,000 people at Mexico City’s Zocalo, the largest crowd ever recorded at the iconic square. She has also been named a 2026 nominee for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, further cementing her status as one of the most influential artists of her generation.
22 March,2026 07:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHollywood actor Ryan Gosling has shared crazy stories of his interaction with Hollywood star Harrison Ford. Ryan said that the senior actor is "not like us" and he once took "half a bottle" of painkillers just to mock him, reports ‘Female First UK’. The 45-year-old actor worked with the Hollywood legend on 2017's Blade Runner 2049, and he insisted the 83-year-old star is just as "awesome" and "cool" as people imagine him to be, albeit with an "insane" streak. Discussing Harrison's recent admission that he has sex to his own movie soundtracks, Ryan, who has two daughters with long-term partner Eva Mendes, was asked if he does the same, and told Travis and Jason Kelce on their New Heights podcast, "No. That's a hard no. That's an easy, easy no. No. But of course, Harrison has. I always say, I always say, like, never meet your heroes unless they're Harrison Ford. He's as cool as you want him to be. He punched me one time in a scene, and then when they brought me ice for my face, he took the ice away out of my hand, and he put his fist in it, and he said, I forgive you”. He further mentioned, “And then they brought me Advil, I was like, went to take two Advil. And he took the whole thing and he just went like, and he housed like 15 of them. He's not like us. He could just house half a bottle of Advil as a joke. He doesn't care”. As per ‘Female First UK’, Ryan also shared a story about Harrison "stapling" a riding hat to his head while filming Raiders of the Lost Ark in a bid to stop it coming off. He said, “He's just, dude, when he. I think it's Raiders. You know, when he's riding and his hat kept coming off? Yeah. When he's riding the horse, he stapled it to his head. Just. They were trying to tape it. And he said, forget it. Give me a stapler. And he stapled it to his head. He's not like us. That line where she says, Princess Leia says, I love you, and he goes, I know. That's him. He said that. That's him. He's the real deal”. The Barbie actor also shared a positive encounter with another of his idols, Sylvester Stallone, who he encountered "hiding" in the kitchen at a party. 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
21 March,2026 10:09 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSActor Sylvester Stallone condoled the demise of Chuck Norris, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 86. The family of the actor announced the news of the actor's demise through Norris' Instagram handle. Sylvester Stallone shared the throwback photo with Chuck Norris while remembering his good old days with the actor. Both artists have worked together in the film The Expendables 2. "I had a great time working with Chuck. He was an All-American in every way. Great man and my condolences to his wonderful family," said Stallone. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sly Stallone (@officialslystallone) According to Deadline, the late actor had black belts in karate, taekwondo, tang soo bo, Brazilian jiu jitsu and judo over the years. That background set him up for roles in the likes of Return of the Dragon (aka The Way of the Dragon), in which he appeared opposite Bruce Lee. After appearing in a string of action pics, he was cast to lead the CBS crime drama Walker Texas Ranger, in which he played a member of the Texas Ranger Division for nine seasons. His film credits include Missing in Action, Code of Silence and Firewalker, having broken through in 1983 in Lone Wolf McQuade. Many of his characters were tough guys who would only resort to violence if provoked. Later in his career, his role as Cordell Walker, a former US Marine, in Walker, Texas Ranger, saw him appear on TV screens for nearly 200 episodes. A reboot of the series starring Jared Padalecki launched on The CW in 2020 and ran until 2024. 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
21 March,2026 09:31 AM IST | Washington | ANIHollywood actress Uma Thurman has spoken up about her relationship with on-screen violence, a hallmark of some of her most iconic roles. Despite her enduring association with the stylized brutality of ‘Kill Bill: Volume 1’ and ‘Kill Bill: Volume 2’, the actress has made it clear that her personal sensibilities diverge from the genre she helped define, reports ‘People’ magazine. She told InStyle, “I actually don't particularly like violence. Some people really like it; I don't like it. When I see artful movement, I can enjoy violence and action because I'm blown away by it the way I would be if I saw an extraordinary dance performance”. That perspective informed her decision to largely avoid action roles for nearly two decades. As she told the outlet, she developed a personal framework for evaluating such projects, asking whether the violence is “motivated”, “beautiful”, and “genuinely executed”. As per ‘People’, it was only when a script met those criteria that she felt compelled to return. One such project is Pretty Lethal, a stylized thriller that blends ballet and horror. The film, which also stars Maddie Ziegler, Lana Condor, and Iris Apatow, follows ballerinas stranded in a remote inn after their bus breaks down on the way to an elite dance competition. The baroque motel turns out to be a house of horrors, with Uma Thurman’s character out for revenge as a former ballerina herself with what she describes only as “a unique physical disability”. The actress described the film as tonally unconventional. “Not your everyday streaming Amazon premiere movie. I looked at it, and I was like, How are they going to market this? It's girly, and then it's wild. It's gruesome, funny, and powerful. It's so over the top, it's above the top”, she added. Did you know? Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino had a falling out with Uma Thurman by the end of ‘Kill Bill’. They finally reconciled in 2017. 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
21 March,2026 07:20 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSHollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio has started shooting for his next film, "What Happens at Night", directed by acclaimed filmmaker Martin Scorsese. The upcoming film marks the seventh feature for the duo, who have previously worked on "Gangs of New York" (2002), "The Aviator" (2004), "The Departed" (2006), "Shutter Island" (2010), "The Wolf of Wall Street" (2013), and their latest work "Killers of the Flower Moon", which released in 2023. They have also collaborated on the 2015 short film "The Audition", featuring Robert De Niro alongside DiCaprio. First look of Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio’s ‘What Happens at Night’. Pic/Instagram DiCaprio and Scorsese shared a collaborative post on their respective Instagram handles on Thursday as they announced the production of "What Happens at Night". The first look poster of the film featured the actor alongside Jennifer Lawrence against the backdrop of a snowy town with a car behind them."What Happens at Night" is now in production," read the caption. The film is described as "a haunted marriage drama" and also reunites DiCaprio with Lawrence after their 2021 film "Don't Look Up", where they essayed the roles of astronomers. Also starring Jared Harris, "What Happens at Night" is an adaptation of Peter Cameron's novel with the same title, which revolves around a married American couple who travel to a small European town to adopt a child. The film is produced by Scorsese under his banner Sikelia Productions banner, alongside DiCaprio's Appian Way Productions, Lawrence's Excellent Cadaver banner, Apple Studios, and StudioCanal. 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
21 March,2026 07:17 AM IST | Los Angeles | PTIActor Kirsten Dunst has officially joined the upcoming sequel to 'A Minecraft Movie', taking on the role of Alex after previously expressing her desire to be part of the franchise, according to People. Dunst, 43, shared the news on Instagram, calling the opportunity a "dream come true." Her character, Alex, was teased in a post-credits scene of the first film. In the original movie, the character was voiced by Saturday Night Live alum Kate McKinnon, according to People. "My dream came true," she wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kirsten Dunst (@kirstendunst) The sequel will also see the return of the original cast, including Jason Momoa, Jack Black and Danielle Brooks. A Minecraft Movie, which premiered in April 2025, turned out to be a major box office success, earning nearly USD 1 billion worldwide. The film is based on the globally popular video game franchise, according to People. In an earlier interview, Dunst had said she was keen to join the sequel, citing her children's love for the film and her interest in being part of a commercially successful project. "Maybe I can just make a movie where I don't lose money?" she had remarked, referring to her recent project Roofman, which had a modest budget, according to People. Director Jared Hess is returning to direct A Minecraft Movie 2 from a script by Hess & Chris Galletta, reported Deadline. The movie is set to hit theatres on July 23, 2027. 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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