Actor Orlando Bloom has opened up about what he looks for in a partner, six months after confirming his split from singer Katy Perry, with whom he was engaged, according to E! News. In a light-hearted TikTok video, the Pirates of the Caribbean star responded to a question from People Gallery's Maurice Kamara on whether he would "rather have a partner with style or funds." Bloom quipped, "Both. You have to pick one of those?" Bloom, 48, appeared relaxed and stylish in the clip, dressed in a Prada jacket, white sweater and jeans. The actor has had time to reflect since the end of his relationship with Perry, with whom he shares a five-year-old daughter, Daisy Dove. During the video, Bloom also offered advice for those navigating difficult phases in life. "Take action," he said. "Get up, routine, do whatever. Get into your body, get out of your head. If you're in your head, get into your body and take action and keep creating," as per the outlet. Neither Bloom nor Perry has publicly detailed the reasons behind the end of their years-long relationship. However, Perry has alluded to heartbreak in her single Bandaids, where she sings about disappointment and emotional pain. The 41-year-old singer has since been linked to former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Bloom, who also shares a 14-year-old son, Flynn, with ex-wife Miranda Kerr, previously spoke about channelling his emotions into work. In a September interview with Today, the actor said working on 'The Cut' helped him move forward after the split, according to E! News. "I'm great. I'm so grateful," Bloom said. "We've got a beautiful daughter. You know, when you leave everything on the field as I did in this movie, I feel grateful for all of it." Despite their breakup after nine years together, Bloom added that his relationship with Perry remains "great," according to E! News. 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
17 December,2025 01:33 PM IST | Los Angeles | ANIHollywood actor Simu Liu sought a bit of help from pop icon Taylor Swift with regards to his proposal to Allison Hsu. The 36-year-old Marvel actor got engaged to his partner in Paris earlier this year, and he has revealed how the Life of a Showgirl singer helped make the moment even more special, reports ‘Female First UK’. Appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, he said, “My fiancée works in music, she’s a digital marketing executive, and she grew up a Swiftie. She loves Taylor Swift. Taylor Swift‘s songs and her music, that was a big part even in the beginning of our relationship, was getting to know (my fiancee) through those songs and why they meant so much to her." He further mentioned, “So I was like, well, if there’s one person that would make this engagement so special, and I reached out, as if we’re BFFs. No, I mean, I met her a couple times, she’s fantastic, but I reached out to Taylor through her publicist, and I said, ‘Hey, is there any way that I could convince you to make a two-second video just to say congrats?’” As per ‘Female First UK’, Simu was delighted when, just a couple of days later, the Anti-Hero hitmaker came through with the "cherry on top" of his proposal. He added, "She literally, two days later, sent it over and I was able to play it for her, and so, Taylor Swift was the cherry on top! "She is just so nice and sweet”. Simu, who is best known for playing Shang-Chi in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, revealed Allison "completely lost it" when she saw the congratulatory video. He said, “She was really emotional before, but when I played that video, she just completely lost it. She went into shock”. Simu revealed their engagement in May this year, as he shared photos of them in front of the Eiffel Tower, and his partner's ring. 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
17 December,2025 01:25 PM IST | Los Angeles | IANSThe makers have released the first trailer of Steven Spielberg's upcoming film Disclosure Day on Tuesday. It stars Emily Blunt and Josh O'Connor in the lead roles. Apart from the lead cast, the film also stars Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, Colman Domingo, Wyatt Russell and Henry Lloyd-Hughes. Spielberg developed the science fiction story with screenwriter David Koepp, who previously collaborated with the director as a writer on Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park: The Lost World, War of the Worlds and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Here's the logline: "If you found out we weren't alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? This summer, the truth belongs to seven billion people. We are coming close to Disclosure Day," as reported by Variety. The trailer shows Blunt playing a meteorologist who is suddenly overcome by a mysterious, extraterrestrial force while delivering a weather report live on air. O'Connor stars as a man who wants to reveal the truth of alien life to the rest of the world. The rest of the trailer is filled with crop circles, car chases, creepy animals and hints that there is life outside of the humans on Earth. Universal Pictures shared the trailer on their Instagram handle. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Disclosure Day (@disclosureday) Disclosure Day is the 37th film that Spielberg has directed since his (partially lost) debut in 1964. Coincidentally, that initial feature, Firelight, was also a science fiction film, reported Variety. He has returned to the genre in several films over the years, including the two Jurassic Park movies and War of the Worlds, as well as Close Encounters of the Third Kind, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Minority Report, A.I. Artificial Intelligence and Ready Player One, reported Variety. The cumulative box office gross of Spielberg's directing filmography is over 10 billion worldwide. As a director and producer, he has been nominated for over 23 Academy Awards, taking home three, including best director wins for Schindler's List and Saving Private Ryan in 1993 and 1998, respectively. His most recent film, 2023's semi-autobiographical The Fabelmans, grossed 45 million USD and was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including best picture. Universal will release Disclosure Day in theatres on June 12, 2026. It is produced by Spielberg alongside Kristie Macosko Krieger at Amblin Entertainment. 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
17 December,2025 11:59 AM IST | Washington DC | ANIPop icon Taylor Swift has got some great ideas up her sleeves for maintaining the secrecy around her and fiance and NFL star Travis Kelce’s wedding invitations. The singer, 36, appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers, and spoke about her upcoming nuptials. She addressed the buzz surrounding who will be on the couple’s guest list. “I feel like everybody has an expectation you’re gonna put a lot of thought into it,” the show host, 51, said, prompting the singer to offer some wild ideas for her wedding invites. She said, “There’s lots of different things you could do, right? We could get some production value or get really tricksy with it, where they read it, and as soon as it senses fingerprint, three minutes later, it dissolves into dust”. As per reports, getting in on the fun, Meyers then proposed another idea. “It could be no words, just a series of numbers, and people are like, ‘Uh-oh, we gotta figure this out’,” the late-night host suggested. “That’s what we do,” Swift replied. “If you can figure out what any of this is like, you’re having to do trigonometry to figure out what date it is.” On December 10, the 14-time Grammy Award winner appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and called Kelce, 36, “the love of my life.” While discussing things that have happened to her recently, Swift said, “Getting engaged to the love of my life, getting all my music back. Those were two things that just might never have happened. They could have just never happened. It wasn’t like, ‘Oh, it’s just a matter of time’.” Months after her August engagement, Swift shared that she “never thought about” wedding planning until she met the Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end. “You would think that I had been the type of person who would have obsessed over the idea of a wedding my whole life, but I actually never thought about what I would ever do or what I would want until I met the person,” she said in another interview. The couple, who went public with their relationship in 2023, announced their engagement on Instagram on August 26. The joint post, which has since garnered more than 37 million likes, featured photos of the romantic garden proposal, including one shot of the NFL star on bended knee. “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” Swift wrote in the caption. 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
17 December,2025 08:19 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSOn Monday morning, the world woke to the devastating news that American filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, had been found dead at their Los Angeles home. Their son, Nick Reiner, was one of the suspects in their suspected murder, and reports indicate that he has since been detained. Page Six was the first to disclose Nick's arrest. According to TMZ, he is now being held by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department on a bail of USD 4 million. Nick was reportedly arrested on Sunday night. There have been reports of Nick's arrest, but there is no confirmation. All about Rob Reiner and wife's death According to reports, Rob and his wife were found dead in their house after being stabbed. The family's statement stated, "It is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner." We are grieved by this abrupt death, and we need privacy during this extremely difficult time." Rob Reiner was one of Hollywood's most prominent filmmakers. This Is Spinal Tap, released in 1984, marked the beginning of his career. He later directed other blockbuster pictures, including When Harry Met Sally, Misery, A Few Good Men, The American President, and others. His most recent film, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, was released in September of this year. In 1971, he married actress Penny Marshall, but the couple separated in 1981. Later, in 1989, he married Michele Singer and had three children: two sons, Jack and Nick, and a daughter, Romy. While stories of Nick's arrest circulate, the reason for his suspected murder of parents has yet to be discovered. Recent controversy over Rob's demise Following the probable killings of Reiner, 78, and his 68-year-old wife, Michele, who were discovered dead at their Brentwood home on Sunday, Trump rushed to social media to describe the director as "tortured and struggling". He additionally stated that Reiner passed away "due to the anger he caused others through his massive, unyielding, and incurable affliction with a mind-crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME" . Trump then shifted his focus to promoting his own successes, claiming that Reiner's supposed "raging obsession" and "obvious paranoia" against him contrasted with his administration. Trump claimed to have "surpassed all goals and expectations of greatness … with the Golden Age of America upon us, perhaps like never before".
16 December,2025 04:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHollywood actor George Clooney has said he is no longer interested in kissing female co-stars on screen, revealing that the decision came after a conversation with his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, according to People. The 64-year-old actor shared his views in an interview with the Daily Mail, where he said he has moved past romantic on-screen moments, particularly kissing scenes. "I've been trying to go the route Paul Newman did -- 'Okay, well, I'm not kissing a girl anymore,' " George said. Explaining his reasoning, the actor recalled a candid discussion he had with Amal after turning 60. "When I turned 60, I had a conversation with my wife. I said, 'Look, I can still play basketball with the boys. I play with 25-year-old guys. I can still hang, I'm in shape. But in 25 years, I'm 85 years old. It doesn't matter how many granola bars you eat, that's a real number,' " he added, as quoted by People. Clooney has starred in several romantic films over the years, including Ticket to Paradise (2022) opposite Julia Roberts, Intolerable Cruelty (2003) with Catherine Zeta-Jones, and One Fine Day (1996) alongside Michelle Pfeiffer. Speaking about his experiences filming romantic scenes, the Oscar winner recalled an incident he had previously shared with The New York Times in September 2022, when a director criticised one of his kissing scenes early in his career. "I remember early on in my career, I had to do a kissing scene with this girl, and the director goes, 'Not like that.' And I was like, 'Dude, that's my move! That's what I do in real life!' " George said at the time. In the same interview, Clooney revealed that filming a kissing scene with Julia Roberts for Ticket to Paradise took multiple attempts. "Yeah. I told my wife, 'It took 80 takes,' " he said. "She was like, 'What the hell?' " Roberts later clarified, "It took 79 takes of us laughing and then the one take of us kissing," to which Clooney responded, "Well, we had to get it right," as reported by People. Earlier in November, Clooney also spoke about the secret behind his long-lasting marriage to Amal during an interview with CBS News. "Well, when you're younger, you want to be right about everything, you know. 'Don't paint that colour on the wall,' " George said. "And you know, Amal and I -- everybody gets ticked off when I say it -- but we've never had a fight. We never had an argument. And some of it is because I'm at this point in life where if she wants to paint the wall red, I don't care," he continued, as per the outlet. George and Amal were first introduced by a friend in July 2013. They began dating, and the actor proposed in April 2014. The couple tied the knot that September, according to People. The couple are parents to eight-year-old twins, Alexander and Ella. 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
16 December,2025 01:07 PM IST | Washington | ANIAnthony Geary, the actor best known for his iconic role as Luke Spencer on the daytime soap opera General Hospital, has died at the age of 78. TMZ confirmed that Geary passed away on Sunday in Amsterdam, with reports suggesting complications from a planned surgery may have contributed to his death. The official cause of death has not been confirmed. Geary, a native of Utah, earned a theatre scholarship to the University of Utah before moving to Los Angeles in the 1970s to pursue an acting career. He made early appearances on The Partridge Family, The Mod Squad, All in the Family, Bright Promise, and The Young and the Restless before being approached by General Hospital producer-director Gloria Monty in 1978 to create the role of Lucas Lorenzo Spencer. Describing Luke Spencer as "an antihero, a person who does all the wrong things for the right reasons," Monty shaped the character to be a man of action who would "cause a lot of trouble for a lot of people." Geary's portrayal, alongside co-star Genie Francis, made Luke and Laura one of television's most iconic couples. Their on-screen wedding in 1981 drew 30 million viewers, with Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor making a cameo. Geary first left General Hospital in 1983 but returned in 1991 as Luke's lookalike cousin, Bill Eckert. He continued on the show until his final regular appearance on July 27, 2015, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Over his career, Geary won eight Daytime Emmy Awards for outstanding actor in a daytime drama series -- in 1982, 1999, 2000, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2012, and 2015, and received nine additional nominations, cementing his place as one of the most celebrated actors in soap opera history. "The entire General Hospital family is heartbroken over the news of Tony Geary's passing," said executive producer Frank Valentini. "Tony was a brilliant actor and set the bar that we continue to strive for. His legacy, and that of Luke Spencer's, will live on through the generations of G.H. castmembers who have followed in his footsteps," as quoted by the outlet. 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
16 December,2025 12:53 PM IST | Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ANIHollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio has said he has no plans to pursue film direction, citing his admiration for legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese and admitting he does not believe he could ever match the veteran director's cinematic brilliance, according to People. DiCaprio made the remarks during a conversation with Scorsese at the A Year in TIME event held in New York City, where the two discussed their long-standing professional collaboration and creative process. "Some people have asked me if I wanted to direct. I'm like, 'I would never want to direct. I could never do anything close to what Martin Scorsese does. Why would I do that?" DiCaprio, 51, said during the discussion, as quoted by People. While ruling out directing, the Oscar-winning actor reflected on his journey as a performer and said he sometimes wished he had stepped back on earlier projects to observe the filmmaking process more closely. "You play these characters, you try to get into the depths of their soul as much as you possibly can. And I would've loved to be much more of a voyeur ... to watch what you (Scorsese) do behind the camera," he said. "If I look back on anything, I would've loved to have observed that process behind the camera a lot more,' he added, according to People. The actor, who has worked with Scorsese on six films so far, also spoke about their distinctive collaboration, highlighting the extensive preparation that goes into their projects well before filming begins. "That's been our process a lot, I think, working together ... the ability to almost have a debate for months before and lots of questions, and lots of playing devil's advocate about a way to approach things that may not be the most obvious direction," he said. He added, "We're doing that on the new film that we're doing now, but it's been absolutely one of the most profound learning experiences." Calling his association with Scorsese one of the proudest achievements of his life, DiCaprio recalled being introduced to the filmmaker's work at a young age. "I grew up watching movies very young -- wanting to be an actor," he said. "My father brought me to see Marty's work, along with Mr Robert De Niro's, and said, 'If there's anyone you want to strive to work with in your career, now that you have the capability of doing movies, it's with this gentleman.' So I got to see Marty's work very, very early on," as quoted by People. DiCaprio and Scorsese first collaborated on Gangs of New York in 2002 and have since worked together on several critically acclaimed films, including The Aviator, The Departed, and Killers of the Flower Moon. Their seventh collaboration, What Happens at Night, is currently in production, with DiCaprio set to star alongside Jennifer Lawrence in the film adaptation of Peter Cameron's novel, 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
16 December,2025 11:39 AM IST | Washington DC | ANIActress Catherine Zeta-Jones expressed her profound grief over the unfortunate Australia’s Bondi Beach shooting, which took place on Sunday. With a heavy heart, the Wednesday actress was forced to ask some pertinent questions following the incident, such as why are people not allowed to celebrate their festivals in peace, and why are students subjected to massive gun violence? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Catherine Zeta-Jones (@catherinezetajones) Pointing out the rising levels of toxicity in society, Catherine wrote a heartfelt post on her Instagram that read, "After a weekend of profound sadness my heart is heavy. Why can’t Jews celebrate their holiday on a beach in Australia, without being massacred. Why can’t young students study in a classroom without being gunned down. Why do our friends need to be killed in their homes. Hate, violence and abusive rhetoric has permeated to levels of unimaginable toxicity. (sic)." Catherine pointed out that while it is okay not to agree with each other on various matters from time to time, what is not okay is to resort to such violence to deal with the difference of opinion. "Across the board. Everywhere. Over 8 billion of us on this planet. We can’t expected to be liked or to like everyone. We can’t expect to agree with everyone or for everyone to agree with us. But why does one have to be killed for it. There is room for us all here on a heavenly earth. Hell is filling up pretty quick," she added. On December 14, a mass shooting was carried out by two gunmen at Bondi Beach in Australia. The incident took place during a Hanukkah event known as "Chanukah by the Sea," which was attended by around 1,000 people. At least 15 people lost their lives, while several others were left injured in the incident that has been declared a terrorist attack by the authorities. 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
16 December,2025 10:59 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSHollywood is buzzing with excitement as Anaconda, the highly anticipated film, gears up for its Christmas Day release this year. Led by comedy icons Paul Rudd and Jack Black, the film blends humour, horror and self-aware storytelling. The film has now received a symbolic endorsement from one of the original movie’s most memorable stars - rapper Ice Cube, who essayed the role of Danny Rich in the 1997 movie. Paul Rudd responds to Ice Cube's approval Speaking at the Anaconda premiere in Los Angeles, Paul Rudd compared rapper-actor Ice Cube’s nod of approval to “being blessed by the Pope.” “It means everything. That’s like being blessed by the Pope,” he joked. “You go over, you kiss the ring, and he gives you a pat on the head and says, ‘Good job, son.'” In a surprise red carpet appearance, Ice Cube revealed that he enthusiastically accepted a cameo role in the new film, 28 years after his involvement in the 1997 original. “When they asked me to do it, and I knew the kind of movie they were doing, I jumped at it,” Cube told reporters. His return has been hailed by fans as a nostalgic and fitting bookend to his early career in the franchise. More about Anaconda The film will be directed by Tom Gormican, best known for The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. Gormican is also co-writing the script with Kevin Etten. The movie is unrelated to the 1997 cult thriller starring Jennifer Lopez, Ice Cube, and Jon Voight. Rather than a straight remake, the 2025 Anaconda offers a meta twist on the original story. Rudd and Black play lifelong friends determined to film their own low-budget remake of the beloved snake thriller. Their adventure into the Amazon quickly turns chaotic and dangerous when they encounter a real giant snake — turning their movie-within-a-movie into a very real jungle survival story. The project is being produced by Brad Fuller and Andrew Form under their Fully Formed banner. Black and Rudd, both closely linked to Sony through their roles in the Jumanji and Ghostbusters franchises, are also actively involved in the production. Sony Pictures Entertainment India will release Anaconda on 25th December in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu
15 December,2025 02:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDirector-actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, were tragically found dead at their Los Angeles home on Sunday. A law enforcement official, who briefed on the investigation, shared the news with the media. However, the official did not publicly discuss details of the investigation. Rob Reiner and wife Michele stabbed to death Speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity, the official shared that the investigators believe the couple suffered stab wounds while a family member is being questioned. The Los Angeles Fire Department revealed that it responded to a medical aid request shortly after 3:30 pm on Sunday. Upon arrival, they found a 78-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman dead inside. Detectives with the Robbery Homicide Division were investigating an "apparent homicide" at Reiner's home, according to Capt Mike Bland with the Los Angeles Police Department. About Rob Reiner Reiner was long one of the most prolific directors in Hollywood, and his work included some of the most memorable movies of the 1980s and '90s, including This is Spinal Tap, A Few Good Men, When Harry Met Sally and The Princess Bride. His role as Meathead in the 1970s TV classic All in the Family, alongside Carol O'Connor's Archie Bunke,r catapulted him to fame and won him two Emmy Awards. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called Reiner's death a devastating loss for the city. "Rob Reiner's contributions reverberate throughout American culture and society, and he has improved countless lives through his creative work and advocacy fighting for social and economic justice," Bass said in a statement, adding, "An acclaimed actor, director, producer, writer, and engaged political activist, he always used his gifts in service of others." The son of comedy legend Carl Reiner, Rob Reiner was married to photographer Michele Singer Reiner since 1989. The two met while he was directing When Harry Met Sally and have three children together. Reiner was previously married to actor-director Penny Marshall from 1971 to 1981. He adopted her daughter, Tracy Reiner. Carl Reiner died in 2020 at age 98, and Marshall died in 2018. Killings are rare in the Brentwood neighbourhood. The scene is about a mile from the home where OJ Simpson's wife, Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman were killed in 1994. (With inputs from AP)
15 December,2025 12:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
