Actress-singer Jennifer Lopez has shared that she feels "really good" about her children going off to college. The 56-year-old singer-and-actress, who has 17-year-old Max and Emme with ex-husband Marc Anthony, is proud to see her twins "thriving" as young adults and knows they are "so ready" to make their own way in the world, reports ‘Female First UK’. Asked about the twins growing up and going to college, Jennifer told Entertainment Tonight, "I feel really good about it. I'm like, (I) can't believe that we've gotten here, you know, just the three of us. It's, you know, been a journey for all three of us through this life (because) I was a single mom since they were three years old. People have come in and out of my life, but it really has just been the three of us”. “And to see how they're kind of thriving right now and the adults, like young adults that they're growing into, and they're so ready for their life. They're so ready to get out there and I remember what that felt like (at) 18”, she added. As per ‘Female First UK’, the Hustlers actress is "so excited" to see what life will be like for Max and Emme, but has reassured them they will always have a "solid" home with her, whatever happens. She added, "I'm so excited for that because I know that they have this like, home for them to come home to that is solid and will be solid for them for the rest of their life, and they know that, even more importantly. "So they have that love and they can go out and do whatever they want”. Jennifer recently admitted she tries to keep her home life with her kids separate from her career. She told E! News, "It's funny, my kids are not very involved with Mom's work. They're like, 'work, come home, be home for dinner’. That's more what they're concerned about. 'Mom, are you going to be here in the weekend? Can we do this? Can we do that?'. You know, it's a different life. It's separate”. However, the twins have been to see their mom in action at her Up All Night Live in Las Vegas residency and she admitted the pair are "fans" of her music. 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
03 January,2026 11:55 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSReality star JoJo Siwa has changed her name as she steps into 2026. She also has some big plans for the year. The 22-year-old musician, dancer and social media star made a noticeable change to her TikTok profile on New Year’s Eve, reports ‘People’ magazine. Fans spotted that the Karma singer listed her name as “Joelle Siwa” to her 46 million followers on TikTok. In one Reddit thread, fans pointed out that Siwa’s boyfriend, Chris Hughes, has also taken to calling her “Joelle” in his since-expired Instagram story. In her final TikTok before 2026, Siwa teased some potential upcoming projects in a video of her lipsyncing to her 2016 song “Boomerang”. As per ‘People’, In the comments, multiple people reacted not only to the tease but also to Siwa’s name change. “The name change perfect for 2026! Happy New Year”, one fan wrote. “Joelle feels so authentic, wishing you every happiness in 2026”, another person commented. And while some expressed confusion over the new name, many longtime fans were quick to point out that the name Joelle actually isn’t new for Siwa. “Her real name is Joelle, Jojo was just a nickname. Are y’all new here?” one social media user quipped. In addition to any upcoming work projects, she has also made it clear that she has love on the brain. After confirming her relationship with Love Island star Chris Hughes over the summer, the pair recently discussed the possibility of engagement. During a joint interview with The Sun’s Fabulous Magazine, Hughes said he didn’t like the idea of popping the question around the holidays. "You always get people who get engaged (at) Christmas. You see it on Instagram, every year you're gonna see somebody who gets engaged. I kinda like the idea of it not being at a time where it could be expected”, he 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
03 January,2026 11:33 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSHollywood star Angelina Jolie visited the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing into Gaza on Friday, where she met and spoke with members of the Red Crescent and truck drivers ferrying humanitarian aid. Angelina Jolie visits Rafah She was accompanied by an American delegation as well as former and current officials. The actress said she was “honoured” to meet aid volunteers at the crossing. A delegation from the U.S. State Department as well as Egyptian officials, including Khaled Maghawer, Governor of North Sinai, and Nabila Makram, former Minister of Migration, were seen accompanying Jolie during her visit. During the visit, Angelina highlighted the importance of increasing the supply of humanitarian aid soon to Gaza, where many people are facing severe suffering and a deepening humanitarian crisis. Governor Maghawer stated the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing remains open and that it is prepared to receive injured and sick Palestinians for treatment in Egyptian hospitals. Similarly, a Red Crescent volunteer told the actress that “there are thousands of aid trucks just waiting” at the border crossing. According to local media, she, along with a former special envoy for the UN refugee agency, visited the site to see the condition of injured Palestinians transferred to Egypt and to examine the aid deliveries into the devastated territory. Angelina Jolie's humanitarian work Angelia Jolie, who is known as one of Hollywood’s most iconic figures, stepped down from her role as special envoy for the United Nations refugee agency towards the end of 2022. Notably, her decision came after more than 20 years of service, expressing that she wanted to work on broader humanitarian issues. Her recent visit to Rafah comes amid growing international concern and support for actions to provide aid and care to people affected by the ongoing war situation in Gaza. The foreign ministers of Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar issued a joint statement on Friday expressing deep concern over the rapidly worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza. In a joint statement, they“urged the international community to pressure Israel, as the occupying power, to immediately lift the constraints on the entry and distribution of essential supplies” to Gaza.
02 January,2026 10:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMatthew Perry’s untimely death in 2023 sent shockwaves across the world. For millions, he wasn’t just a television star, he was Chandler Bing, a character who had quietly become a companion through laughter, heartbreak, and everyday life. Across ten seasons of Friends, Perry built a fan base so vast that it stretched far beyond borders and generations, including people he would likely never meet. Even decades after the show first aired in the 1990s, its warmth and humour continue to resonate. On October 28, 2023, Perry was found dead in the jacuzzi of his Los Angeles home. The news spread rapidly, followed by an outpouring of grief. Fans gathered outside the iconic Friends apartment building, leaving flowers and handwritten notes that read, “The one where we lost a friend.” It was a rare moment when people of all ages mourned someone they had never known personally, yet felt deeply connected to. What the documentary traces? Two years after his passing, Warner Bros released Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy, a one-hour documentary that traces the final year of the actor’s life and the days leading up to his death. Perry’s long and public battle with alcohol and drug addiction was no secret. He had spoken candidly about it in interviews and chronicled it in his memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing. Tragically, that “big terrible thing” ultimately claimed his life. The documentary attempts to cover Perry’s childhood, his rise to fame, years of addiction, and the investigation that followed his death. However, much of it feels hurried, as though racing against time. Instead of lingering on Perry’s legacy or inner world, the film largely centres on the investigation and the ketamine network that allegedly supplied the actor. Diving into the ketamine racket The narrative is driven by interviews with a journalist, investigating officers, and Perry’s attorney, piecing together events after his death and naming individuals accused of illegally administering ketamine. While the documentary repeatedly reminds viewers that the case is still under trial and conclusions are yet to be reached, its tone often feels surprisingly definitive. A significant portion of the film explains the dangers of ketamine, how Perry gained access to it, and how he became dependent on the drug during a period when he was reportedly trying to recover. As Perry himself once revealed in his 2022 autobiography, his appearance mirrored his addictions — when Chandler looked heavier, Perry was drinking; when he was thinner, he was using pills. There was almost always something. A year after the memoir’s release, Perry was found dead at 54, having suffered acute effects of ketamine use. What works? The documentary also broadens its scope, with officers explaining police procedures and the district attorney outlining a network of ketamine suppliers in Los Angeles capable of catering to celebrities. It even references the death of Cody McLaury, reportedly linked to the same suspects, while acknowledging that Perry’s fame may have accelerated the investigation. Is it worth a watch? It's definitely a watch for fans of the actor. Perry was vocal about his struggle with addiction so that he can help people who are suffering like him. In parts, the documentary serves as commentary on the fatal effects of drug consumption and how easy it is to get hooked to it. But it is more an investigative procedural than emotional tribute to a man who will be rememberd for his work on screen and the joy he brought to millions of people. For those seeking to truly understand Perry — his humour, honesty, and humanity — his memoir remains the more intimate and respectful farewell.
02 January,2026 01:39 PM IST | Mumbai | Athulya NambiarVictoria Jones, the 34-year-old daughter of acclaimed Hollywood actor Tommy Lee Jones, was found dead at a luxury hotel in San Francisco on New Year’s Day, sending shockwaves through the entertainment world. Authorities have launched an investigation into the sudden death, though early indications suggest that foul play is not suspected at this stage. Investigation around Victoria's demise Emergency services were alerted to a medical emergency at the Fairmont San Francisco Hotel in the early hours of January 1, shortly before 3 am. Paramedics arrived at the scene and pronounced an adult woman dead inside the hotel room. Officers from the San Francisco Police Department later confirmed that the case had been referred to the city’s Medical Examiner’s Office, which will determine the official cause of death following a detailed examination. While police have not publicly released the identity of the deceased, multiple media reports have identified the woman as Victoria Jones, the daughter of Tommy Lee Jones and his former wife, actress Kimberlea Cloughley. Authorities have emphasized that the investigation remains ongoing and that no conclusions will be drawn until medical findings are finalized. All about Victoria Jones Victoria Jones was known to have had brief exposure to the entertainment industry during her early years. She appeared in several projects, including Men in Black II and The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada, the latter directed by her father. She also made a guest appearance on the television series One Tree Hill. Despite her early acting roles, Victoria largely stayed away from the spotlight in later years, choosing a more private life. The news of her passing has deeply saddened fans and colleagues, particularly given her young age and the timing of the incident during the holiday season. Tommy Lee Jones, an Oscar-winning actor celebrated for films such as The Fugitive and No Country for Old Men, has not issued a public statement regarding the tragedy. Victoria is survived by her father and her brother Austin Jones. Family representatives and hotel officials have also refrained from commenting as authorities continue their inquiry. Further details are expected once the medical examiner completes the investigation and releases official findings surrounding the circumstances of her death.
02 January,2026 12:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMeyer Gottlieb, a Holocaust survivor who was the longtime chief of Samuel Goldwyn Films and produced such movies as Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World and 2013's The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, has passed away. He was 86. The news of his demise was shared by Meyer's wife Pattikay Gottlieb, as per The Hollywood Reporter. He breathed his last on Monday at his home in Los Angeles. Meyer was named president and COO of Samuel Goldwyn Co in 1988, having assisted Samuel Goldwyn Jr., son of the Oscar winner and legendary Hollywood mogul, in reviving the label a decade earlier. He served as a co-producer on Master and Commander (2003), a co-production with 20th Century Fox, Miramax and Universal that was directed by Peter Weir and starred Russell Crowe as a brash Royal Navy captain doing battle during the Napoleonic Wars. As an executive, Gottlieb also had a hand in such other films as Mystic Pizza (1988); Eat, Drink, Man, Woman (1994); The Preacher's Wife (1996), Lolita (1997), Tortilla Soup (2001), Super Size Me (2004), The Squid and the Whale (2005) and Amazing Grace (2006). Gottlieb was born in Poland in September 1939, shortly before Germany invaded his country; he and his family went on the run for months, retreating with the Russians before winding up in Ukrainian labour camps for four years. 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 January,2026 11:33 AM IST | Los Angeles | ANIWill Smith has been sued by a tour violinist who is accusing the Hollywood star-rapper of sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and retaliation. In the suit, musician Brian King Joseph names Smith and Treyball Studios Management as defendants and accuses Smith of “predatory behavior” and “deliberately grooming and priming Joseph for further sexual exploitation” while on his Based on a True Story: 2025 Tour. Brian Joseph sues Will Smith Joseph has accused Will Smith of “predatory behavior” and “deliberately grooming and priming Mr. Joseph for further sexual exploitation” while on his tour last year. According to a civil complaint filed on December 31 in a Los Angeles court, the musician claimed that he returned to his hotel room, booked by Smith's company, to find that someone had entered and left a sexual message, wipes, a beer bottle, HIV medication with another person's name on it, and hospital discharge paperwork belonging to another person, reports USA Today. There was a note that read, “Brian, I’ll be back no later [sic] 5:30, just us (drawn heart), Stone F.” Joseph has claimed that he reported the situation to hotel security as well as tour management, who accused him of lying and blamed him for the incident. He stated that he was fired days later, though management told him the tour was “moving in a different direction.” He claimed that another violinist was quickly hired in his place, raising concerns that his removal was retaliatory. The suit claims that due to the termination, Joseph suffered from PTSD and economic loss. He is suing for retaliation, wrongful termination, and sexual harassment, and is seeking damages to be determined by a jury, as per Variety.com. The violinist's lawsuit further alleged that Will Smith had been “grooming and priming” him “for further sexual exploitation” since meeting in November 2024. Smith once told the violinist, “You and I have such a special connection, that I don’t have with anyone else.” Who is Brian King Joseph? Brian King Joseph is a celebrated American electric violinist, producer, and composer from Washington D.C., widely recognized as “The King of Violin” for his high-energy fusion of classical technique with contemporary pop and hip-hop. He gained international fame as a third-place finalist on Season 13 of America’s Got Talent in 2018.
02 January,2026 11:27 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentZach Bryan is officially married. Shortly after a video of the country star's video with Samantha Leonard stepping into a 'Just Married' car went viral, Bryan confirmed the news with a special Instagram post, according to People. Taking to his social media handle, Bryan offered a first glimpse from his wedding, with a photo of himself and his bride. In the black-and-white picture, the singer-songwriter could be seen holding Leonard as she wears a strapless white gown with a feather-trimmed hem. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zach Bryan (@zachlanebryan) "Tougher than the rest," he wrote in the caption, referencing Bruce Springsteen's love song with the same name, which is a part of Boss' 1987 album Tunnel of Love. He also included a video from what appeared to be the couple's wedding celebrations. The post was shared a day after the Something in the Orange performer shared a photo on Instagram of him and friends in formal wear with a caption that suggested a bachelor's party. "Tonight's the night, let's live it up. I got my money, let's spend it up (I feel). Go out and smash it, like, "Oh my God!" Jump off that sofa, let's kick it off (I feel)," he captioned the post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zach Bryan (@zachlanebryan) The wedding update comes at a time when Samantha Leonard was recently seen sporting a diamond ring on her left hand in a video, where she lit a firework. Bryan posted the same on his Instagram stories. The couple was first linked in July 2025, after Leonard posted a photo of themselves attending Spain's Running of the Bulls on Instagram. They were also spotted vacationing together. 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 January,2026 11:21 AM IST | Los Angeles | ANIHollywood actor Timothee Chalamet has a penchant for getting it right in his work. The actor refused a butt double in his film Marty Supreme.The 30-year-old actor plays a ping pong star in the new sports drama and one memorable scene sees his character being spanked by Kevin O’Leary’s pen entrepreneur Milton Rockwell, reports ‘Female First UK’. Kevin told ‘Variety’, “When it came time to whack him, there was a stunt a**. There was a double. (Chalamet) wouldn’t do it. He said he’ll do it himself. He didn’t want some other a** immortalised”. Kevin added that shooting “went on for hours”, with director Josh Safdie doing about 40 takes until 4 in the morning. Kevin also had to use a real paddle after the fake one broke on the first hit. He said, “Josh was saying, ‘You’ve got to wind up harder’. I was really whacking him”. As per ‘Female First UK’, Rockwell humiliates Marty by spanking him in front of his dinner party guests, in retaliation for Marty’s entanglement with his wife, retired actress Kay Stone (Gwyneth Paltrow). Kevin called it “a pivotal scene of humiliation” for Marty, because “he had p***** me off so much and insulted me so many times that capital punishment was correct”. He went on, “I never felt satisfied that he suffered enough for what he did. Even now, I’m still p*****”. Paltrow previously revealed her character has "a lot of sex" with the Dune star in Marty Supreme. She told ‘Vanity Fair’ magazine, "I mean, we have a lot of sex in this movie. There’s a lot, a lot”. When asked if she's in a lot of "vulnerable positions" with the Dune star, she replied, "Beyond". Gwyneth added of Marty Supreme, "(I play) this woman who is married to someone who is in the Ping-Pong mafia, as it were. They [the two characters] meet and she’s had a pretty tough life, and I think he breathes life back into her, but it’s kind of transactional for them both”. She said it was a new experience using an intimacy coordinator on set for the spicy scenes. 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 January,2026 11:05 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSHollywood actress Sydney Sweeney is a firm believer in going all in for her work. The actress built a gym in her house just to prepare for Christy. The 28-year-old actress plays boxer Christy Martin in the movie and she was “excited” to totally transform herself for the role, reports ‘Female First UK’. She told Britain’s OK! magazine, “I was excited to do it. I wanted desperately to do Christy justice and to make her proud”. She further mentioned, “I really love to play characters that I can disappear into and just totally transform. I threw myself into every aspect of this character. I built a gym in my house. I had a professional boxing trainer, a weight trainer and a nutritionist. I was working hard every day to get where I needed to be physically”. As per ‘Female First UK’, the Euphoria star gained 35lbs for the role and admitted she often felt “so sick” as a result of her attempts to put on the pounds. She said, “It was really just part of the process. It was building muscle, lots of protein shakes and filling up with calories. It was a lot. I felt so sick all the time. I mean, it’s a lot harder to lose than it was to put it on, that’s for sure. But even with the high calorie intake and the eating, as soon as I started boxing the weight would drop off. Afterwards, it was just a matter of redressing that balance”. It wasn’t just the physical scenes that were challenging for Sydney. She said, “The physical stuff was fun. I could train and feel prepared. But then some days it was about going from that to a big emotional scene. It was a different challenge. We were so lucky to have Christy there with us. I was able to talk to her a lot and figure out what her mindset was in those moments. It was all about feeling the moment, working with the script and just going for it. That’s the way I like to work”.. Sydney Sweeney hailed making the film a “life-changing” experience. Asked what she had taken away from playing Christy, she said, “So much. This has been a life-changing experience for me in such a positive way. Playing Christy and getting to know her has taught me how to stand up for myself and what I need to do to feel stronger in my work life, as well as my personal life”. “It’s made me feel ready to stand up for the people in my life and to always be there for them. It’s also made me remember just how much I love boxing”, 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 January,2026 10:45 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSActor Isiah Whitlock Jr, mainly known for playing the corrupt state senator Clay Davis on The Wire, has passed away. He breathed his last on Tuesday in New York at the age of 71, as per Variety. The news of his demise was shared by his manager, Brian Liebman. Taking to Instagram, he wrote, "It is with tremendous sadness that I share the passing of my dear friend and client Isiah Whitlock Jr. If you knew him -- you loved him. A brilliant actor and even better person. May his memory forever be a blessing. Our hearts are so broken. He will be very, very missed." Indiana-born Whitlock was a prolific character actor who was a frequent collaborator of Spike Lee, appearing in his films BlacKkKlansman, Da 5 Bloods, She Hate Me, 25th Hour, Red Hook Summer and Chi-Raq. Across many of his projects, he developed the catchphrase "sheeeeee-it", an elongated pronunciation of the word "shit". It started in "She Hate Me" and "25th Hour", and then the writers of The Wire began incorporating it into the HBO series. Whitlock said he could be stopped on the street two to three times per day by fans asking him to say the catchphrase. In a meta turn, Whitlock got to play a man obsessed with The Wire in the 2011 comedy "Cedar Rapids," as per Variety. Whitlock also appeared as a doctor in Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas and held roles in Chappelle's Show, Pieces of April, and Enchanted. He lent his voice to Pixar's Cars 3 and Lightyear and most recently to Hoppers, the studio's animated sci-fi comedy scheduled for release in 2026. 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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