The release date of Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been revised once again, with the latest update confirming that he is now expected to be released from prison in April 2028. The change marks yet another adjustment in a timeline that has fluctuated multiple times since his sentencing. Combs is currently serving a 50-month prison sentence following his 2025 conviction on two counts related to transportation for prostitution. While he was acquitted of more serious charges such as racketeering and sex trafficking, the court still handed down a significant sentence, citing concerns over abuse of power and misconduct. Release date gets changed for Sean Diddy Combs Initially, his projected release date was set for May 2028. However, it was later pushed back to June 2028 before being moved forward again to April 25, 2028. The most recent update trims the timeline even further, bringing his expected release to around mid-April 2028. These repeated revisions reflect administrative recalculations, including considerations such as time served, good conduct credits, and participation in prison programs. Reports suggest that Combs has been actively involved in rehabilitation efforts during his incarceration. His participation in a residential drug abuse program is believed to have played a role in reducing his sentence, as such programs can lead to earlier release under federal guidelines. All about the case At present, he is serving his sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution in Fort Dix, New Jersey, after previously being held in a detention facility in Brooklyn. Despite the revised release date, his legal troubles are far from over. His legal team has already filed an appeal challenging both the conviction and the severity of the sentence, arguing that the encounters in question were consensual and that the punishment was excessive. An appeal hearing is scheduled in the near future, and its outcome could potentially impact his sentence further either shortening it or leading to other legal developments. Prosecutors, however, continue to maintain that Combs engaged in repeated misconduct and used coercion, opposing any leniency. With the case still unfolding and legal proceedings ongoing, the current April 2028 release date remains subject to change, depending on the results of appeals and any additional administrative decisions.
02 April,2026 02:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Jamie Lee Curtis is celebrating nearly 50 years in the film industry, revealing that acting was never part of her original plan, as she once thought she would become a cop, according to People. Marking the milestone in an Instagram post, the 67-year-old shared a throwback image from one of her earliest television appearances as a waitress in a 1977 episode of Columbo, alongside a recent selfie. "Next year, I will [have] been an actress for 50 years. I was never going to be an actor. I thought I'd be a cop," Curtis wrote, reflecting on her journey from a contract player at Universal Pictures to becoming a producer and established star. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jamie Lee Curtis (@jamieleecurtis) "I was telling the story on set of my early jobs as an unnamed waitress on a Columbo episode when I was a contract player at Universal Pictures and now I am a producer, HBIC [head bitch in charge], a costar with Nicole Kidman and collaborator on scarpetta primevideo nowscreamingpv blumhouse comet.pictures blossomfilms." She added that her career progressed one step at a time, emphasising patience and gratitude for opportunities. "There was no future tripping. It was just each job, one job at a time, grateful for any opportunity and patience. Lots of ... patience," she shared, according to People. Since 1977, she has held roles in iconic movies, such as True Lies, Trading Places, A Fish Called Wanda, Freaky Friday and Knives Out, to name a few, according to People. The actress, daughter of Hollywood stars Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis, also received praise from fans on social media, with many calling her an inspiration and an icon. Earlier this year, during an appearance on Today with Jenna & Sheinelle, Curtis became emotional while speaking about nurturing young actors in the industry. Referring to her Freaky Friday co-star Lindsay Lohan, she said she tries to be a "safe" and supportive presence. Lohan had earlier spoken about Curtis' support, saying, "Jamie was with me at a time in my life when I was going through a lot publicly... She was privately really there for me," according to People. 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
02 April,2026 10:37 AM IST | Washington | ANIActor Milly Alcock has spoken candidly about the criticism she anticipates ahead of her upcoming superhero film Supergirl, stating that she has learned to navigate intense public scrutiny following her experience on House of the Dragon, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Alcock, who plays Kara Zor-El in the forthcoming DC Universe film slated for release on June 26, reflected on the challenges of being a woman leading a major franchise. Drawing from her time on the Game of Thrones prequel, the actor said she has become more aware of how women are perceived and discussed in the public sphere. "It definitely made me aware that simply existing as a woman in that space is something that people comment on," Alcock recently said of what she learned from working on the Game of Thrones prequel series. "We have become very comfortable having this weird ownership of women's bodies. I can't really stop them. I can only be myself." The actor, who also featured in Sirens, had earlier opened up about her relationship with social media and online commentary, revealing that she consciously avoids engaging with discourse around her work. "It just makes me incredibly anxious," she told Nylon in 2022. "Me seeing my face constantly is straining. No one should have to do that. It fuckin' sucks, man. I don't know how the socialites of the world can do that. It's kind of driving me off the wall. It's an incredibly difficult space to navigate," according to The Hollywood Reporter. During the same interaction, Alcock also weighed in on the long-standing criticism of superhero films by acclaimed filmmakers like Martin Scorsese and Ridley Scott. Scorsese had previously remarked that such films are "not cinema" and likened them to "theme parks," while Scott described them as "boring...," according to The Hollywood Reporter. Responding to the criticism, Alcock said, "I get it. They've been around for fucking ever making phenomenal films. ... Not every film is for everyone. The beauty of art is that you can be selective," according to The Hollywood Reporter. (ANI) Supergirl will follow Kara Zor-El as she embarks on an interstellar journey of vengeance and justice alongside an unlikely companion, after a personal tragedy sets her on a path of confrontation with a powerful adversary. 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
02 April,2026 10:07 AM IST | Washington DC | ANIHollywood actress Zendaya has opened up about her marriage rumours with fiancé Tom Holland. The Drama actress, who is currently busy promoting her new film alongside co-star Robert Pattinson, has so far maintained a stoic silence on the rumours. Zendaya on marriage rumours According to People magazine, Zendaya explained the reason for not directly confirming or denying her speculated marriage to Holland. She was seen on the latest episode of The New York Times' Modern Love podcast. She said, "I just feel like for me there is a level of parasocial investment in my personal relationship, which I understand." She further added, "I'm aware that I'm a public person and so is he, and I'm also aware that we've grown up in front of people and we've done movies where we fall in love with each other, so I really do understand that, and I don't want to dismiss that like, 'Stay out of my business' or whatever". She said, "In a lot of ways, I'm also a very private person and I try my best to be able to have things for myself and for him as well". Interestingly, she acknowledged that while they are not trying to "hide (themselves) from the world", they are trying to "preserve things" for themselves in order to "maintain that joy" between the them and their loved ones. Zendaya also said that she understands that there's a lot of public interest in her relationship with Tom, but she refuses to share every detail with fans. "I hear it, but I also (have) my own little boundaries of what I like to bring up and talk about, but then also what I'm also willing to share, you know? I just try to find the balance in the middle there", she added. Where the rumour started The rumours started after Zendaya's long-time stylist and close confidant, Law Roach, walked the red carpet of the 2026 Actor Awards in Los Angele, during which he made the big revelation. While interacting at the red carpet interview, Roaxh said, “The wedding has already happened. You missed it.” When pressed further, “Is that true?” Law Roach confirmed, saying, “It’s very true,” before laughing and walking away.
02 April,2026 09:06 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHollywood actress Sharon Stone is not really in favour of experiencing intimate scenes on the screen. The actress has shared that she "fast-forwards" through sex scenes because she wants to maintain the "mystery", reports ‘Female First UK’. The ‘Basic Instinct’ star, 68, has confessed she doesn't like seeing "harsh sexuality" in TV or movies so she refuses to watch those scenes at home. Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney in Euphoria. Pic/Youtube During an interview on CBS Mornings, she said, "Often now, when sex scenes come on TV, I fast-forward. I don’t want to see it”. She further mentioned, “I don’t want to have to go through all of this blatant, harsh sexuality. For me, it steals from my own imagination. And I prefer my yearning, mystery, desire. I want to keep that alive inside myself”. As per ‘Female First UK’, Sharon also talked about her own most saucy scene in 1992 thriller Basic Instinct, admitting the movie totally changed her career trajectory but it came at a personal cost. She explained, "Oh my God, it changed everything. In many ways, I feel like I wasn’t protected and taken care of. And then, in many ways, I feel I was punished for the behavior of others. There were things that were bizarrely inappropriate. People treated me in ways that were, very cruel and unkind, as if I was some sort of slatternly, vulgar person ... I mean, you know, I played a character, 30 years ago. Like, grow up”. Sharon also talked about joining the cast of the show ‘Euphoria’, revealing she knows creator Sam Levinson since he was at school because she worked with his director dad Barry Levinson on 1998 sci-fi film ‘Sphere’. The actress, who worked with stars including Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney on ‘Euphoria’, admitted she loved being a part of season three. She said, "We just had a good time. It was marvellous. All of those young people are a part of everything. They're so good, they're so talented. They've developed [these castmembers] into the biggest movie stars of their generation and it's because of their impeccable talent and kindness and grace. It's a joy to be there”. Sharon recently hinted she might be setting up another career change as she thinks acting on Broadway may be the next natural step for her, saying that she now feels "ready" to tread the boards and enter the world of live theatre. Apr 12When ‘Euphoria 3’ will begin streaming 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
02 April,2026 07:46 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSHollywood actress Rebel Wilson has come to the realisation that she will never have a "bikini body", and has made her peace with it. The 46-year-old star shared a positive message about body image to her Instagram Stories, and she expressed her gratitude to her anatomy for getting her through life, reports ‘Female First UK”. Rebel wrote, "I don't think I'll ever have a bikini body, that's just not me. But my body has carried me through this life and I am so grateful for it”. The ‘Pitch Perfect’ star, who previously lost 60 pounds during her "year of health" in 2020, explained that she has been making lifestyle changes but is also reliant on weight-loss medication. Rebel wrote, "I'm trying to get my daily steps, do a Pilates class once or twice a week, some strength training when I can, eat as healthy as I can. But let's face it I love sweets so I need those GLP's from time to time to give a little help”. As per ‘Female First UK’, the actress explained that she was more concerned about being healthier rather than concentrating on the scales when she lost a lot of weight in 2020. She told People at the time, "You never want it to be about the number, because it really isn't about that. It's about, I was doing some unhealthy things to my body and I just wanted to change it and become a healthier person”. Rebel revealed last year how "healthy habits" are pivotal for both her physical and mental health. The Bridesmaids star said in a message to her Instagram followers, "Ok, so you delete some things from your life that are unhealthy and pick up some healthy habits. So not just focusing on but trying multiple healthy habits, which will be a struggle. I might have to write myself a little checklist on a post it note and make sure I’m trying to do each thing each day. But I tell you what, if you can get into a really good groove with all these healthy habits, it can be really great for your physical and mental health and that’s really important”. Rebel subsequently encouraged her followers to update her on their progress. "I just want you guys to be the healthiest versions of you that you can be. Congrats to everyone that's been on the challenge. Let's go hard week six. Let's do it”, she added. 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
02 April,2026 07:41 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSSinger-songwriter Megan Thee Stallion was recently hospitalized after she fell ill during a performance of “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” on Broadway. The show was being held in New York City, and the singer was forced to exit mid-show, reports ‘Variety’. Her representative told ‘Variety’, “During Tuesday night’s production, Megan started feeling very ill and was promptly transported to a local hospital, where her symptoms are currently being evaluated. We will share additional updates as more information becomes available”. Back in February, it was unveiled that the Grammy winner was set to make her Broadway debut in “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” as nightclub impresario Harold Zidler, a part originated by Tony winner Danny Burstein. What was planned as an eight-week engagement at the Al Hirshfeld Theatre began on March 24 and was set to end on May 17. It is unclear how the show will continue in Megan Thee Stallion’s absence. “Stepping onto the Broadway stage and joining the ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ team is an absolute honor”, Megan Thee Stallion said at the time. “I’ve always believed in pushing myself creatively and theater is definitely a new opportunity that I’m excited to embrace. Broadway demands a different level of discipline, preparation and storytelling, but I’m up for the challenge and can’t wait for the Hotties to see a new side of me”. As per ‘Variety’, after 7 years on Broadway, “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” will close on July 26. By then, it will have played 2,265 regular performances and 24 previews, making it the 36th longest-running show in Broadway history. Producers gave no reason as to why it was closing. The show has remained popular throughout its seven-year run. However, “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” carries hefty production costs due to the music rights and the elaborate set. March 24When the latest run of ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ with the singer began Did you know? With seven years on stage, ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ is the 36th longest-running show in Broadway history 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
02 April,2026 07:35 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSHollywood star Florence Pugh has confirmed her relationship with actor Finn Cole on Instagram. The actress shared a carousel post on Instagram, which featured a photo of Pugh and Cole at an event in Milan, Italy. In the pictures, the couple posed together with Cole looking lovingly at Pugh. The Dune star wore a green dress with a slit and a sapphire necklace, while the Peaky Blinders actor sported a brown suit with a black button-up and matching tie. Along with the photo of the couple, Pugh shared close-up photos of her elegant look and a photo of her hugging her manager, George Freeman, reports people.com. She captioned the post, “Bvlgari with my boys. Milan, I like your late night pizza.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Florence Pugh (@florencepugh) Cole also debuted Pugh on his Instagram, sharing a behind-the-scenes photo of her posing while sitting on a couch at the event. The pair first sparked dating rumours when they were spotted together at Glastonbury Festival in July 2024. Three months later, Pugh revealed she was dating someone in an interview with British Vogue in October 2024. "We are figuring what we actually are. And I think for the first time, I’m not allowing myself to go on a roller-coaster," the Oscar-nominated actress told the outlet. "I’m allowing myself to take time to let something evolve and let it be completely real to its core, as opposed to racing into that.” Speculation of their rumoured relationship was fueled when the two had a flirty exchange on Instagram in April 2025, following the release of her Marvel film Thunderbolts. Cole attended the premiere of the superhero movie and shared a carousel post that featured a group photo that included Pugh on Instagram. Cole captioned the post, "Thunderbolts Premiere in London, go WATCH.” Pugh previously dated Zach Braff from 2019 until 2022. She will next be seen in Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three, which are still both scheduled to be released on December 18. She also stars in Netflix's upcoming adaptation of East of Eden. 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
01 April,2026 10:37 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSNostalgia alert! The original voice cast of The Powerpuff Girls recently reunited in a rare appearance, marking one of their first public gatherings since Tom Kane's 2020 stroke. During the Lexington Comic & Toy Convention, Tara Strong (Bubbles), E.G. Daily (Buttercup) and Cathy Cavadini (Blossom), the trio who originally voiced the Powerpuff Girls, met with Tom Kane, who voiced Professor Utonium. Pictures from their reunion have been doing the rounds on the internet. Daily took to Instagram and shared a video from her meeting with The Powerpuff Girls team. View this post on Instagram A post shared by EG Daily (@realegdaily) "In December 2020, our Powerpuff Girls father, Professor Utonium--Tom Kane--suffered a stroke that left him unable to speak. We're so grateful to see him again and to witness his recovery. We love you, Tom xxEG, Tara, and Cathrine," Daily wrote in her caption. Kane also shared a photo from the reunion, writing, "Reunited with my girls!!" Strong commented on the post, writing, "We were SO happy...so emotional to be back with our professor. It's been way too long beautiful friend." According to PEOPLE, in December 2020, Kane's daughter revealed that the voice actor had been largely absent from public events and social media after suffering a left-sided stroke, which caused weakness on the right side of his body and affected the speech center of his brain. She later continued, "My dad still remains in good spirits and his extreme stubbornness has helped him already show improvements in speech. He is fully on board with me sharing this and he will see anything you guys post." The show ran for six seasons and 78 episodes on Cartoon Network between 1998 and 2005 following which The Powerpuff Girls Movie was released in 2002. A rebooted animated series began airing on Cartoon Network in 2016. 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
01 April,2026 10:14 AM IST | Los Angeles | ANIHollywood actor Arnold Schwarzenegger went back in time and reflected on his youth when he received an honorary doctorate from Ulster University in Northern Ireland. The actor, 78, appeared on stage in Belfast, Northern Ireland, to accept the honour, which he noted came 60 years after he first visited the city during his bodybuilding career as a young man, reports ‘People’ magazine. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ulster University (@ulsteruni) In a humorous speech about his first trip to Belfast, Schwarzenegger noted that he spoke in public in English for one of the first times in his life when he won a bodybuilding tournament in 1966 and was asked a question in front of an audience. He said, “People always talk about, 'It must have been difficult for you in the beginning with the Irish accent’, and I said, 'I didn't even know there was an accent’, because I didn't speak English. So the only words that came out of me was, 'I no speak English’”. As per ‘People’, he recalled, the host of the event praised him for attempting to speak in public and he received "a standing ovation" for saying a few words to the audience. He shared, "Everyone jumped up and gave me a great applause. And then (the host) said, 'Tell them you're going to be back’, and I said, 'I come back’. At that time, I didn't say 'I'll be back’, that was in Terminator, so I said 'I come back' and standing ovation. He said, 'Thank you very much, Arnold, that was fantastic. Your first time that you spoke in public, you did such a great job and your English was great’”. "And afterwards I left, and I said to myself, 'Oh my God, I thought I was going to die when I spoke in front of people, but this was the most encouraging audience’”, he added. 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
01 April,2026 09:57 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSActress Zendaya has a jam-packed year with many releases throughout 2026, and she plans to step away from the limelight soon after. This year, Zendaya will star in The Drama, the final season of Euphoria, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Dune: Part Three, The Odyssey, and possibly Avengers: Doomsday, reports deadline.com. “I just hope people don’t get sick of me, and I really appreciate everyone who supports any of the movies (and) supports my career in any kind of way. I’m deeply appreciative,” she said in an interview with Fandango. ‘The Drama’, ‘The Odyssey’, ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’. Pics/X, Instagram She continued, “I just hope you guys don’t get sick of me this year because I’ll tell you what — I’m disappearing for a little bit. I’m going to have to go into hiding for just a little bit.” The Drama is Zendaya’s next film, set to hit theaters on April 3. In the film directed and written by Kristoffer Borgli, she plays Emma Harwood, a bookstore clerk engaged to Robert Pattinson’s Charlie Thompson, a British museum director from London. Days before the couple is set to tie the knot, their relationship is shaken when one of them discovers unsettling truths about the other. HBO has set the premiere date for Euphoria Season 3 to April 12, with the 29-year-old star reprising her role as Rue. Zendaya will star in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, alongside Tom Holland, which is set to premiere in theaters on July 17. The couple will continue to be featured in cinemas as the stars of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which is set to open on July 31. Dune: Part Three is set to open on December 18, and if Zendaya continues in the MCU, Avengers: Doomsday will open that same day. 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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