James Van Der Beek, best known for his role as Dawson Leery in the 1990s hit teen drama Dawson’s Creek, has passed away at 48. The actor’s death was confirmed via a statement on his verified Instagram, describing his final days as marked by courage, faith, and grace. James was battling stage 3 colorectal cancer since 2024. As soon as the news broke, celebrities penned heartfelt messages mourning his demise. James Van Der Beek passes away Van Der Beek is survived by his wife and their six children. His death was confirmed early Thursday morning in a statement posted to his verified Instagram account. "Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace. There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity, and the sacredness of time. Those days will come. For now, we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend," the statement read. View this post on Instagram A post shared by James Van Der Beek (@vanderjames) In November 2024, Van Der Beek publicly revealed that he had been living with stage 3 colorectal cancer. In the months that followed, he was open about the physical and financial toll of his treatment. After his death, his wife Kimberly, with whom he shared six children, posted a link to a GoFundMe campaign seeking support for the family, as per CNN. Celebs pay tribute Following news of his death, tributes poured in. Costar Busy Philipps wrote that Van Der Beek was "one in a billion, and he will be forever missed," adding, "I am just so, so sad. He was my friend, and I loved him." Actress Hilary Duff wrote, "Oh, Kimberly. Sending all the love I have." Actress Jennifer Garner also sent her condolences to the bereaved family and wrote, "What a heartbreaking loss. So much love to you, Kimberly, and to your kids, as you navigate this tender time." Indian filmmaker Karan Johar also mourned the loss of the actor and said this was very sad information to wake up to. About James Van Der Beek Born in 1977 in Cheshire, Connecticut, Van Der Beek was the eldest of three children. He developed an interest in acting in middle school and began auditioning professionally at 15, with his mother's support. His career changed dramatically when he was cast as Dawson Leery in Dawson's Creek, which ran for six seasons from 1998 to 2003. The series, created by Kevin Williamson, also starred Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson, and Michelle Williams, and became a defining teen drama of its era. His film credits include Varsity Blues, Texas Rangers, The Rules of Attraction, Formosa Betrayed, Labor Day, and Bad Hair.
12 February,2026 12:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAquaman star Jason Momoa will be seen in the action-adventure Helldivers, a movie version of the popular video game. Backed by Sony Pictures and PlayStation, the film is set to hit theatres on November 10, 2027. Justin Lin, best known for the Fast & Furious franchise, is directing Helldivers. Although the plot hasn't been confirmed, the shooter-style video game follows an elite unit of soldiers - known as Helldivers - who battle alien creatures that are threatening to destroy the fictional planet of Super Earth, as per Variety. This marks the latest big-screen collaboration between Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions following 2022's video game adaptation Uncharted. That film, starring Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg, became a box office winner with USD 407 million globally. On the small screen, Sony and PlayStation have worked together on Peacock's series Twisted Metal and Emmy-winning show The Last of Us for HBO. 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
12 February,2026 11:18 AM IST | Los Angeles | ANIHollywood actress Jennifer Garner has spoken about the last text she sent to ex-husband Ben Affleck after their split. The actress shared that it was a simple message about their children, reports ‘Female First UK’. The 53-year-old actress opened up while promoting Season 2 of The Last Thing He Told Me, offering a glimpse into her co-parenting dynamic with Ben, also 53, nearly a decade after their divorce. Speaking with Extra, Jennifer was asked about the most recent message she had sent to her former husband. She said, “I texted a kid thing to Ben, a pick-up/drop-off, kid-information to Ben”. The former couple share three children, Violet, 20, Seraphina, 17, and Samuel, 13, and have consistently prioritised co-parenting since their split in 2015 after 10 years of marriage. When asked what she last said to her son, Jennifer said, “That I’ve loved him and I’ll see him tonight. Have a great day at school”. As per ‘Female First UK’, the actress has previously reflected on how time has helped heal the pain of her divorce from Ben in 2018. Speaking with Marie Claire, she said, “It doesn’t serve me to take in gossip about myself or anyone else, much less my kids, so I don’t do it. You have to be smart about what you can and can’t handle, and I could not handle what was out there. “But what was out there was not what was hard. The fact of it is what was hard. The actual breaking up of a family is what was hard. Losing a true partnership and friendship is what was hard”. Jennifer has since spoken warmly about the friendship she and Ben have rebuilt. She said, “That I’m able to co-parent at this point in time with peace and equanimity and a partnership that I didn’t know I would ever get back to. I think it’s important for women to know, time is the opportunity. Time is the opportunity to heal. Time is the opportunity to forgive, to move on and to find a new way to be friends”. She shared, “So much about my life surprises me. That I’m still working, that I’m still alive, that my kids are healthy, that my work relationships, which are more like familial friendships, are still the same as they were 25 or 30 years ago, but richer and deeper and stronger. It’s all a gift”. “I just feel so grateful to my job for giving me these people. And then, yeah, that I’m able to co-parent at this point in time with peace and equanimity and a partnership that I didn’t know I would ever get back to”, 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
12 February,2026 11:10 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSSinger Katy Perry's latest post with former Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau has been creating a buzz on social media. On Instagram, Katy Perry shared a winter-inspired photo series that fans have described as the duo's most intimate look so far. Shared by Perry, the holiday-themed album featured the pair in matching black outfits amid snowy mountain scenery, fueling discussion about their relationship and its growing visibility in the public eye. In another photo, in black and white, Perry was seen sitting with Trudeau at a restaurant. While sharing the picture, the singer wrote, "let love be the revolution." View this post on Instagram A post shared by KATY PERRY (@katyperry) Trudeau and Perry made their first public appearance as a couple on October 25 in Paris for Perry's birthday. The couple was first spotted together in July during a walk with their dogs in Canada. Speaking to People, a source shared that Trudeau had "been pursuing" the singer since their Montreal dates. "He even flew to California to see her during a tour break. They have an easy connection. She finds him attractive. He's been very respectful," the source added. Besides being spotted together, Trudeau also attended Perry's Lifetimes Tour concert at Montreal's Bell Centre, reported 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
12 February,2026 10:54 AM IST | Washington DC | ANIZayn Malik and Gigi Hadid were once one of pop culture’s most talked-about couples, with their romance and eventual breakup drawing intense public scrutiny. Years after their split, the singer has now made candid confessions about their relationship and shared that while he respects Gigi, he was not in love with her. He also admitted to cheating on her. Zayn Malik on not loving Gigi Hadid During his appearance on the podcast Call Her Daddy, the singer reflected on their relationship and said, “Yeah, because my understanding of love is always developing. At that moment in time, I might have thought it was love, but as I’ve got older, I’ve realised maybe it wasn’t. Maybe it was lust. I don’t feel like it was love.” He admitted cheating and confessed, “I tended to get in trouble in relationships, ’cause I was young, did certain things and spoke to other females when I shouldn’t have been. You live and learn from it, but this way, there’s no guilt.” Zayn added, “And to be fair, just to say this on record, I will always love G [Gigi] because she’s the reason my child is on this earth. And I have the utmost respect for her. I will always love her. But I don’t know if I was ever in love with her. Because even when I said it, I think people took it a type of way. So I’m just like, ‘Yo, I have so much respect for this woman, and I do love her, a crazy amount.’ But yeah, no, but I don’t think I was in love with her at that point. Otherwise, I would have been a better version of myself.” While Zayn is currently single, he is not looking forward to being in a public relationship again. Malik added, “Just out of experience. No offense to anybody that I have been in public relationships with before. I've just learned from it that it don’t work for me, you know?” About Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid were in a relationship for almost six years before they decided to part ways in 2021. The former couple welcomed their daughter, Khai, in September 2020. They continue to co-parent their daughter. Gigi Hadid is now dating Bradley Cooper and went Instagram official with him in 2025. The supermodel shared a series of photos from her 30th birthday party on Instagram, and among them was a photo of Hadid kissing Cooper. To note, the couple has a massive age gap of 20 years.
12 February,2026 10:18 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDev Patel had planned a month-long schedule when he kicked off The Peasant’s Mumbai leg last week. However, the actor and director called off the movie’s shoot — which was being conducted in Film City, Goregaon — on February 10 after learning of a death in his family. The bereaved actor immediately rushed to London. A source close to the production said, “The moment Dev received the news, everything else became secondary. The team understood that he needed to be with his family during this difficult time. The shoot has been paused.” The unit is expected to regroup after three weeks. The Peasant, a revenge drama set in 14th century India, is Patel’s second directorial venture after the widely acclaimed Monkey Man (2024). He not only stars in it, but has also co-written it.
12 February,2026 07:29 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuJaafar Jackson has opened up about portraying his late uncle, pop icon Michael Jackson, in the upcoming biopic Michael, saying he had to "really earn the role," according to People.A behind-the-scenes look at the film debuted on February 10, offering a glimpse of Jaafar's transformation into the King of Pop for the big screen."I never dreamed to be an actor or even thought of playing him. But I knew it was a calling," Jaafar, 29, said in the video. "Embodying Michael, I really had to earn the role and prove to the filmmakers that I was capable of becoming Michael. Essentially, it was starting at the roots and finding the authenticity," as quoted by People.Jaafar is one of seven children of Jermaine Jackson, Michael Jackson's older brother. He shared that the experience on set was deeply emotional and filled with admiration for the late singer."I felt that love for Michael every day on set from the crew and the cast. Everybody had that love and wanted to put their heart and soul into it," he said.Producer Graham King reflected on the challenge of casting the global music legend. "Going through this process of who can play Michael, how do you even start with that? And then, of course, I meet Jaafar Jackson," King said in the clip.Director Antoine Fuqua admitted he initially had doubts but was quickly convinced. "Day one, all I could think of was, 'Can Jaafar really pull this off?' Man, when the music started and he hit those first few moves, I mean, this guy killed it. I looked at Graham and Graham looked at me, I was like, 'Who is this guy?!'" Fuqua said, adding that Jaafar "has the desire -- like Michael -- to be the best."The film also stars Nia Long as Katherine Jackson, Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson, Laura Harrier as Suzanne de Passe, Juliano Valdi as young Michael and Miles Teller as John Branca.According to Lionsgate, Michael is a "cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known." The film traces his journey from his early days as the lead singer of the Jackson Five to becoming a global superstar driven by creative ambition, according to People.Among the producers are John Branca and John McClain, co-executors of the Michael Jackson estate.Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009, at the age of 50. He is survived by his three children -- Prince, Paris and Bigi, according to People.Michael is set to release in theatres on April 24. 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
11 February,2026 04:04 PM IST | Mumbai | ANISinger and actress Ariana Grande has shared a humorous take on the idea of a biopic about her life, saying she would only be interested if a "tiny mouse" played her on screen, according to E! News.Speaking to Backstage in a video posted on Instagram, the 32-year-old Wicked star dismissed the idea of a traditional biographical film about her life and career, according to E! News.While joking that such a movie should be titled "Scrap This and Don't Watch It," Grande suggested a more imaginative alternative."A tiny mouse with subtitles the whole time," she said. "I would like that, actually."Elaborating on her playful concept, the 7 Rings singer added, "It would be a tiny, beautiful short film with mice reenacting my whole life with little, tiny subtitles at the bottom. That's the only version of it that I'm interested in," according to E! News.Though she is not keen on a biopic at present, Grande reflected on a major chapter of her career coming to a close following her role as Glinda in Wicked."It feels like a beautiful time to put it in a beautiful book on the shelf next to the other L. Frank Baum books that I collect," she said. "It does feel like the right time to turn the page and to thankfully and proudly, gratefully let go."Grande noted that before Wicked, she had not acted in nearly a decade, as her pop music career had taken centre stage."My pop music career, which I am so endlessly grateful for, had taken on a life of its own, a life that I don't know I could have predicted or planned for," she said, according to E! News.The former Nickelodeon star explained that being widely known as a pop singer made landing the role of Glinda more challenging."I had to do a lot of deconstructing to convince a lot of people that I could disappear into her," she said.Looking back, Grande expressed gratitude and wonder at the journey. "I know I did the work so that they could," she said of audiences embracing her performance, "but I still feel as curious and inspired as...the first day I got here," 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
11 February,2026 03:44 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIActor Tobey Maguire, best known for his role in Spider-Man, caught attention as he attended the Super Bowl recently. He was seen seated with a much younger model who is rumoured to be his girlfriend. Tobey spotted with 20-year-old model On Sunday, Maguire was spotted at Levi’s Stadium in the VIP section. His presence became a talking point after he was seen with rumoured girlfriend Mishka Silva. Their appearance together quickly sparked conversation on social media. Tobey Maguire appeared to be in a cheerful mood as he sat with Mishka, 20, at the Super Bowl. In pictures circulating on social media, the pair looked relaxed and casually dressed. While the two remained seated together throughout the game, there was no direct indication of a romantic equation between them. However, the images of them sitting side by side were enough to fuel speculation online. the girl being only a year older than his 19 year old daughter… someone actually needs to privately investigate tobey maguire with the way he always has an 18-22 year old girl by his side https://t.co/KU6Q9WrgI9 — vivi 🖍️ (@channelserve) February 9, 2026 Internet discusses Tobey's rumoured dating life Much of the discussion centred around the age gap between Tobey and Mishka, with some pointing out that the actor’s daughter, Ruby, who was born in 2006, is close in age to the model. Many users took to X (formerly Twitter) to share their opinions. One user wrote, “The girl being only a year older than his 19-year-old daughter… someone actually needs to privately investigate Tobey Maguire with the way he always has an 18–22-year-old girl by his side.” Another commented, “At 50, Tobey's still got that quiet, intense charm that pulls them in young and wild. The 30-year age gap? Pure scandal fuel—fans freaking out, hearts racing, some calling it hot, others wild.” A third user defended the actor, writing, “I don’t care how old Tobey Maguire’s girlfriend is. If she’s a legal adult, neither should you. It’s literally none of your business. The number of busybodies who lose their minds over what two consenting adults do should be studied.” Meanwhile, on the work front, Tobey was last seen in the film Spider-Man: No Way Home bringing together all three Spider-Men together on screen for the first time. Tobey was the first actor on screen to play Spider-Man and played the character for three films.
11 February,2026 03:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHollywood actress Christina Applegate seems to have cracked the origins of her Covid-19 infection. The actress has shared that she is "certain" she contracted the bug at the Married With Children reunion. The 54-year-old actress teamed up with former co-stars Ed O'Neill, Katey Sagal and David Faustino for the An Evening with the Buntys event two weeks ago. She said that she thinks she picked up the virus because she didn't wear a mask and there were "so many germs" in the room, reports ‘Female First UK’. Speaking to Jamie Lynn Sigler on their MeSsy podcast, she said, “It was at the Wiltern theatre in Los Angeles. A couple thousand folk there”. “I just tried to be funny. You know me. Questions were asked. There was a moderator, this guy who used to do our warm-up, actually, in our audience. And it went on for, it felt like a few hours, but it wasn’t, it was probably an hour”, she added. As per ‘Female First UK’, Christina, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2021, enjoyed the evening, though it was exhausting for her. She said, "I was really tired, sweet Jamie, you know me, when the MS hits that fit, like, it was so late at night. It didn’t start till 7:30, dude. I know you’re, like, laughing at me, but to me, that’s, like, the worst ever. You’re [supposed to be] in the (pyjamas), and you got the stuff on, at 7:30, you’re not supposed to be in hair and make-up and in front of thousands of people answering questions. I don’t know. It was great. I think that the people had fun, and it was nice to be with my family”. The actress, who has 15-year-old Sadie with husband Martyn LeNoble, previously shared that she misses the person she was before she "got sick". Speaking on the Let's Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa podcast, Christina said, "I don't get up in the morning with that, I get up because of her”. “She's the reason I'm still here and trying. "But she did say to me, and we got into a big thing the other day, and sorry Sadie, but it has to be said. She said, 'I missed who you were before you got sick’. That is just like a knife to the heart because I miss who I was before I got sick too. Very much”, 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
11 February,2026 11:21 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSActress Anne Hathaway has humorously recalled that despite high hopes, “no one saw” her 2017 film Colossal when it first released in theatres. Taking to Instagram, Hathaway reflected on shooting the quirky kaiju comedy in 2015 while she was pregnant with her first child. She shared that she and her husband Adam Shulman spent time in Vancouver with their dogs while filming director Nacho Vigalondo’s “wonderfully insane” movie, which also starred Jason Sudeikis. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anne Hathaway (@annehathaway) She wrote in the caption: “In 2015 while pregnant with our first baby, Adam and I went with our pups to Vancouver to make nacho_vigalondo’s wonderfully insane kaiju movie Colossal co-starring a brilliant and pre-Ted Lasso Jason Sudekis.” “We all had a blast- the awesome nina was even there for Halloween- and it is both one of my favorite movies I have ever been in and one of the best times I have ever had on set.” However, speaking about its theatrical release in 2017, Hathaway joked about its box-office performance. “When it arrived in theatres in 2017, it shattered box office records and became the shining hope of all low-budget indies that if you stick to your guns, you can make it big and transcend it all. Jk, no one saw it.” The actress revealed that Colossal has now landed on an OTT platform and expressed hope that the film might finally find its audience in 2026. “BUT it just landed on Netflix!! So if you have the inclination, maybe 2026 is finally Colossal’s year.” Hathaway added: It’s funny and strange and silly/smart and great (just my opinion… and 82% of critics on RT so…) Hope you give it a go! Stay weird!” Colossal is a science fiction black comedy film directed and written by Nacho Vigalondo. The film stars Anne Hathaway, Jason Sudeikis, Dan Stevens, Austin Stowell, and Tim Blake Nelson. The film follows an unemployed writer who unwittingly manifests a giant creature in Seoul while struggling with alcoholism and an abusively controlling colleague. 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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