Singer Nick Jonas is set to star in an untitled rom-com from director Ari Sandel, reported Deadline. The film follows a perennial bachelor whose carefree life is upended when he unexpectedly inherits his cousin's infant child. Just as he gets a grip on life as a dad, complications arise when the child’s godmother appears around the holidays to claim custody of her. What ensues is a love story neither saw coming, reported Deadline. Best known for the teen comedy The DUFF, Ari Sandel most recently directed Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween for Sony. The film is penned by Tamara Chestna, a writer with credits like Something from Tiffany and Moxie under her belt. Steve Barnett is producing for Monarch Media, alongside Mark Ross for Lincoln Road Films, Spencer Berman and Jonas for Powered by Jonas, and Chestna. Alan Powell and Vicky Patel are exec producing for Monarch. Nick Jonas' upcoming movies The singer has had a productive couple of months, premiering his musical dramedy Power Ballad to critical acclaim at SXSW and more recently signing on to star opposite Kathryn Newton in White Elephant. Power Ballad stars Nick opposite Paul Rudd. Power Ballad is the latest film from Once‘s director John Carney, which will be released by Lionsgate on June 5. White Elephant is a new holiday horror film, and it marks MRC’s first film under a new horror-thriller partnership with Radio Silence and Project X, dubbed RSPX. Later this year, he will also be seen starring alongside Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, and Kevin Hart in the thrid installment of Jumanji from Columbia Pictures. He is repped by UTA, Philymack, and Schreck Rose Dapello. Nick Jonas calls Priyanka Chopra's Varanasi 'incredible' Praising his wife, Nick said that Priyanka has been shooting for the pan-India blockbuster Varanasi for over 14 months. "Priyanka has been shooting for the last like 14 months on and off. It's a South Indian film by SS Rajamouli, who directed RRR. It's his next big film. It's gonna be incredible," he said in a podcast on Zach Sang Show. The film is set to release on April 7, 2027.
14 April,2026 10:43 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAs actor Ed O'Neill turned 80, actress Sofia Vergara, who played his onscreen wife Gloria María Ramrrez Delgado-Pritchett in the popular sitcom “Modern Family”, wished her “favourite husband”. Sofia took to Instagram, where she shared a picture with Ed, who essayed the role of the wealthy patriarch Jay Francis Pritchett. In the picture, the two are seen hugging each other as they posed for a picture. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sofia Vergara (@sofiavergara) “Feliz cumpleaños to my favorite husband! (Happy birthday to my favorite husband!) I miss u Ed O’neil!!!!,” wrote Sofia, whose character is Columbian, passionate, outspoken, and family-oriented. Talking about Modern Family, the show follows the lives of three diverse but interrelated family set-ups living in suburban Los Angeles. Modern Family is presented in a mockumentary style, with the characters frequently speaking directly to the camera in confessional interview segments. The series won a total of 22 Emmy Awards, including five Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series, four Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, and two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. It also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy in 2011. Meanwhile, O'Neil has earned four Screen Actors Guild Awards as well as nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. He gained stardom in the late 1980s for playing a working class father, Al Bundy, on the sitcom Married... with Children. He made his debut in films with the crime thriller Cruising. The actor was then seen in films such as Dutch, Wayne’s World, Little Giants, Prefontaine, The Spanish Prisoner, The Bone Collector, Sun Dogs, The Last Shift, Wreck-It Ralph, Finding Dory, Ralph Breaks the Internet Talking about Vergara, she has also worked in the Netflix miniseries Griselda. Vergara shot to prominence when co-hosting two television shows for the Spanish-language television network Univision in the late 1990s. After acting in the English-language film Chasing Papi, she appeared in Four Brothers, and Meet the Browns and Madea Goes to Jail. She also acted in New Year’s Eve, The Three Stooges, Machete Kills, Fading Gigolo, Chef, Hot Pursuit, Happy Feet Two, The Emoji Movie, Despicable Me 4. 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
14 April,2026 09:58 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSRapper Kanye West may be perpetually surrounded with controversies but his value continues to soar. The rapper has seen the value of his early artwork surge to an estimated USD 3.1 million. The 48-year-old rapper created the drawings and paintings as a teenager while studying at Polaris School in Chicago, and they were first brought to wider attention when they were made public in 2021, reports ‘Female First UK’. At the time, the works were valued between USD 16,000 and USD 23,000. They were later acquired by Washington DC-based entrepreneur and collector Vinoda Basnayake, whose purchase price remains undisclosed due to a non-disclosure agreement. Vinoda has now claimed the works are worth USD 3.1 million after having them reappraised under the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice in late 2025. As per ‘Female First UK’, the collection includes five works, among them a circa 1995 drawing of Kanye’s mother, Donda West, who died aged 58, now valued at USD 335,000. Vinoda has now said the original television valuation underestimated the significance of the works. He told Page Six it “materially missed the bigger picture” because “they approached the work as typical celebrity art, which on its own doesn’t usually command major value”. He added “the pieces should instead be contextualised as the opening chapter in the creative journey of Kanye West”, who he hailed as “someone who went on to become one of the best-selling producers, musical artists, and fashion designers of an entire generation”. Interest in the collection has grown following coverage online and on social media, including by rap-focused outlet Bars, prompting Vinoda to speak publicly about the valuation. Kanye’s broader public profile has remained contentious after his series of antisemitic outbursts online led to his brand deals collapsing and the rapper being “cancelled”. Huge events linked to Kanye have also faced disruption. Most recently, the Wireless Festival in London was cancelled after brands withdrew over his involvement as a headliner, and he was refused permission to enter England by the government. 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
14 April,2026 09:42 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSIn a shocking revelation, Hollywood actor Ruby Rose has accused pop star Katy Perry of sexually assaulting her. The remarks quickly caught the internet’s attention, sparking a heated discussion among fans. However, a representative for Perry has now shut down the claims. In a statement, the representative called out Ruby Rose’s comments as “dangerous, reckless lies.” Katy Perry reacts to Ruby Rose allegations Singer-songwriter Katy Perry has vehemently denied the allegations of sexual assault levelled by Ruby Rose. The singer, 41, responded through a representative after actress Ruby, 40, made a series of posts on Threads alleging an incident at a Melbourne nightclub when she was in her 20s, reports ‘Female First UK’. In a statement to Page Six, Katy’s representative said, “The allegations being circulated on social media by Ruby Rose about Katy Perry are not only categorically false, they are dangerous, reckless lies.” They added, “Rose has a well-documented history of making serious public allegations on social media against various individuals, claims that have repeatedly been denied by those named.” All about Ruby Rose’s claims Her claims were made in response to a post by Complex Music referencing Katy’s reaction to Justin Bieber and his Coachella 2026 performance. As per Female First UK, Ruby said it had taken her “almost two decades” to speak publicly about the alleged incident. She wrote on Threads, “Katy Perry sexually assaulted me at Spice Market nightclub in Melbourne. Who gives a s*** what she thinks.” She further mentioned, “So grateful to have made it long enough to find my voice. It just shows how much of an impact trauma and sexual assault take. Thank you for seeing me.” Ruby provided further details of the alleged incident in additional posts on Threads. She said, “(Katy) didn’t kiss me. She saw me ‘resting’ on my best friend’s lap to avoid her and bent down, pulled her underwear to the side, and rubbed her disgusting private parts on my face until my eyes snapped open and I projectile vomited on her. After it, I threw up on her. I told the story publicly but changed it to be a ‘funny little drunk story’ because I didn’t know how else to handle it. Later, she agreed to help me get my US visa, so I kept it a secret. But I DID tell y’all she wasn’t a good person.” Rose also said she had photos supporting her claim and that several people witnessed the incident. She also said that she filed a police report on Sunday, though she did not clarify if it was about the alleged assault or another issue mentioned online.
14 April,2026 08:44 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor and model Ruby Rose has made a shocking revelation, accusing singer Katy Perry of sexual assault. Ruby Rose commented on a Coachella-related post on Threads and alleged that Katy Perry had sexually assaulted her nearly two decades ago at a club in Melbourne. Detailing the assault, Ruby alleged that Katy had “rubbed her" vagina in the model’s face, much to her disgust. Ruby Ross reveals Katy Perry sexually assaulted her On Threads, Complex Music had posted about Katy Perry’s reaction to Justin Bieber’s Coachella set. Chiming in, Ruby Rose commented, “Katy Perry sexual assaulted me at Spice Market nightclub in Melbourne. Who gives a shit what she thinks" Ruby’s comment instantly went viral, and fans urged her to tell more. …Ruby Rose responded to a complex music post on Katy Perry’s reaction to Justin Bieber’s Coachella set by saying that Katy Perry sexually assaulted her??? and goes on to say she kept it a secret because Katy helped secure her US visa?? And I don’t see anyone talking about… pic.twitter.com/hpg2FnKi9e — Caroline (@carolinekwan) April 13, 2026 Responding to a comment, the model and actress recalled, “She didn’t kiss me. She saw me ‘resting’ on my best friends lap to avoid her and bent down, pulled her underwear to the side and rubbed her disgusting vagina on my face till my eyes snapped open and I projectile vomited on her." “After it, I threw up on her. I told the story publicly but changed it to be a ‘funny little drunk story’ because I didn’t know how else to handle it. Later, she agreed to help me get my US visa. So I kept it a secret. But I DID tell y’all she wasn’t a good person. Instead, I got attacked by… everyone," she further claimed. She also said she does not want to file a report against the singer. Moreover, she said she isn't afraid of Katy suing her as she has photos and multiple eyewitnesses, as the incident happened in public. Ruby Rose on the courage to open up about sexual assault Ruby further noted how deeply the incident affected and scarred her, “I was only in my early 20s. I’m now 40. It has taken almost 2 decades to say this publicly. Though I am so grateful to have made it long enough to find my voice, it just shows how much of an impact trauma and sexual assault takes." Opening up about the emotional impact of going public with the claim, she wrote, “Before I open up about something incredibly raw and traumatic, I tell myself, ‘It’s ok, you don’t need people to believe you, you just need to get it out of your poor body, before it gives you cancer.’ But then I see this post and… tears consume me, in a good way. Thank you."
13 April,2026 07:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHollywood actress Cameron Diaz has shared that she asks guests to "change (their) clothes" before they set foot into her luxurious apartment in New York City. The 53-year-old actress thinks the Big Apple's street germs are too dirty for her lavish USD 9 million condo in Walker Tower, Chelsea, Manhattan, reports ‘Female First UK’. During the recent episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, the host asked the actress for her "biggest ick", to which she said, "Shoes from the street in New York City”. Drew, 51, quipped, "Yes, you cannot. If you want to go into her house, put a body condom on”. Laughing, Cameron concurred, "You have to change your clothes to come into my house in New York”. Drew shared, "It's true, and her house had no germs in it because of it”. Cameron said, "Yeah. I roll around on my floors. It's OK”. As per ‘Female First UK’, the actress was joined on the sofa alongside Keanu Reeves, 61, Matt Bomer, 48, and Jonah Hill, 42, as the quartet promoted their new black comedy film, Outcome, which follows damaged star Reef (Keanu) apologising for his past after being blackmailed with outrageous video footage from his past. And Cameron, who plays Kyle, Reef's longtime friend, said the movie explores the darker side of celebrity life. She told ‘People’ magazine, "I also think that this movie shows (fame) in a very interesting light and a very heightened light. Everybody thinks they want to be famous, but there is a cost to it. So it's a cautionary comedy”. Cameron relished working with Keanu Reeves again in the Jonah-directed Outcome, 30 years after they starred in the 1996 comedy-romance flick, Feeling Minnesota. She said at the premiere of the Apple TV movie, "When we worked together 30 years ago, it was like my fourth film. I was very green. I'm embarrassed, the poor guy had to act with this young novice actor who was just starting out. I was happier to get the opportunity to work with him again now, after a little more experience. We've seen each other over the years, always happy to see one another. He's always been who he is now, just has always been the loveliest human”. 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
13 April,2026 12:45 PM IST | Los Angeles | IANSGrammy winner Jennifer Lopez performed at the iconic music festival Coachella for the very first time and said that her “happy era” is “rewriting everything” for her. JLO, who had the most fun day at the festival, shared a video of her performance along with French DJ and record producer David Guetta in California. She was seen performing on their number Save Me Tonight. “The most fun day!! Save Me Tonight with David live for the first time at MY FIRST COACHELLA was so special. My happy era is rewriting everything. Don’t ever stop surprising yourself,” she wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennifer Lopez (@jlo) Talking about Coachella, the festival, which featured a myriad genres of music including rock, pop, hip-hop and EDM alongside multiple stages, was founded in 1999 and takes place over two weekends in April. Lopez had earlier spoken about being “happy” as she returns tp her ‘rom-com era’ with her upcoming film Office Romance. It was on April 11, when she shared some “never before seen” moments from her 2002 romantic comedy film “Maid In Manhattan.” She captioned the post: “Some never before seen BTS on the set of Maid in Manhattan by the incredible @BarryWetcher. So many feelings! Such wonderful memories! And now with Office Romance, I am back in my RomCom era. It’s OUR Happy Era!!! @SonyPictures #RevolutionStudios @egt239.” Maid in Manhattan was based on a story by John Hughes. It stars Jennifer Lopez, Ralph Fiennes, and Natasha Richardson. In the film, a hotel maid and a high-profile politician fall in love. The film was a box office success. It followed the story of a struggling singer-mother named Marisa Ventura, who works as a maid at a luxury hotel in the Big Apple to make ends meet. However, after trying on a designer coat of a guest, she is mistaken for a wealthy politician who falls in love with her. Office Romance is an upcoming American romantic comedy film directed by Ol Parker. It also stars Brett Goldstein, Betty Gilpin, Edward James Olmos, Bradley Whitford, Amy Sedaris, Tony Hale and Rick Hoffman, among many others. 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
13 April,2026 12:33 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSPop star Britney Spears was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) in California on March 4. However, she was released a day later and asked to appear before the court. Her representative assured that she will take the right action. Amid this, reports are rife that the pop star has voluntarily stepped into a rehabilitation facility following her DUI arrest. Britney Spears checks into rehabilitation after arrest The Grammy-winning pop star voluntarily admitted herself to rehab after she was arrested in California on March 4 on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, reports deadline.com. According to sources close to the singer, entering treatment was seen as “the best step moving forward” after the incident. Those in her inner circle had reportedly been encouraging her to seek help. People quoted a source saying, “She understands the seriousness of her situation and felt this was the best step moving forward. She’s now seeking treatment.” About Britney Spears’ arrest Britney Spears was arrested for DUI in Ventura County, California, after being observed swerving in and out of lanes. She was booked and released early the next morning and is scheduled to appear in court on May 4. This incident marked a significant moment in her ongoing struggles with substance abuse. A statement to the press released by a representative for the singer, obtained by deadline.com, noted at the time, “This was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable. Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law, and hopefully this can be the first step in long-overdue change that needs to occur in Britney’s life.” The representative also shared that her family will be spending time with her and helping her during this phase. “Hopefully, she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time. Her boys are going to be spending time with her. Her loved ones are going to come up with an overdue, needed plan to set her up for success and well-being,” the statement read. Spears shares two sons, Sean Preston, 20, and Jayden James, 19, with her former husband, Kevin Federline. More about Britney Spears Spears, born in Mississippi and raised in Louisiana, was a teen pop phenomenon who became a defining superstar of the '90s and 2000s. She rose to fame from The Mickey Mouse Club to MTV and beyond, with such era-defining hits as "Baby One More Time," "Oops!... I Did It Again," and "Toxic." Spears shares two sons, Sean Preston, 20, and Jayden James, 19, with her former husband, Kevin Federline.
13 April,2026 11:15 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent'Lords of War', the sequel to the 2005 crime thriller Lord of War, is set for a 2027 theatrical release after being acquired by Vertical, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Written and directed by Andrew Niccol, the film will see Nicolas Cage reprise his role as arms dealer Yuri Orlov. The sequel introduces a new conflict as Orlov discovers he has a son, Anton, played by Bill Skarsgard, who is building a powerful mercenary army to rival his father's operations. Set against the backdrop of America's wars in the Middle East, the narrative explores a tense father-son rivalry within the global arms trade and mercenary networks. The film is produced and financed by Vendome Pictures, with additional production support from Saturn Films. Producers include Philippe Rousselet and Fabrice Gianfermi, who also worked on the original film, along with Niccol and Cage, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The cast also features Laura Harrier, Sylvia Hoeks and Greg Tarzan Davis. The film recently wrapped production in Morocco. According to Niccol, the sequel expands on the character of Yuri Orlov while introducing a formidable new rival in his son. He noted that Anton is not seeking redemption but aims to surpass his father in the arms trade. "As a storyteller, I always felt there was so much more to explore with the 'merchant of death' that is Nicolas Cage's charming devil, Yuri Orlov. This latest chapter gave me the chance to introduce his ultimate rival: his illegitimate son, Anton -- illegitimate in every sense of the word -- played by the equally roguish Bill Skarsgard. Set against the largely unseen world of mercenaries, the film quickly reveals that Anton isn't out to right his father's wrongs; he's out to top them," said Niccol, as quoted by The Hollywood Reporter. Vertical is expected to showcase footage from the film at CinemaCon 2026 for exhibitors. 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 April,2026 05:53 PM IST | Los Angeles | ANIJustin Bieber made history at Coachella 2026 by becoming the highest-paid performer in the history of the music festival. Bieber headlined on Saturday during both weekends of the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Other headliners this year include Sabrina Carpenter on Friday and Karol G on Sunday. Justin Bieber becomes the highest-paid artist in Coachella history Notably, this year, Justin Bieber released two full-length albums, named Swag and Swag II, marking his first releases since the 2021 gospel-inspired EP, Freedom. Coachella passes opened seven months before the festival began in September 2025, and were sold out over the weekend, as reported by The Mirror. Coachella will run from April 10 to 12 and 17 to 19, 2026. The tickets went on sale Friday, September 19, 205 and sold out completely by Monday, September 22. The 31-year-old Canadian singer, who sold his music catalogue for USD 200 million in 2023, reportedly took home a paycheque of USD 10 million, which he reportedly negotiated directly with promoter Goldenvoice without an agent. An insider reportedly told Rolling Stone, "It's a groundbreaking move for a headliner, and it's something he built entirely on his own. Between headlining Coachella and the success of Swag, it's clear this is the start of an exciting new era for Justin - one where he's fully in the driver's seat," With the massive payday, the Canadian pop star reportedly beat previous headliners like Lady Gaga and Beyoncé. Fans disappointed by Justin Bieber's Coachella performance Despite the heavy paycheque, Justin Bieber is currently facing backlash for what fans are calling a “lazy” headlining gig at Coachella 2026. The pop star’s set reportedly included singing snippets of some of his greatest hits off a laptop. The Baby Hitmaker, who reportedly pocketed USD 10 million for the gig, arrived dressed in a casual hoodie, shorts and shades on Saturday night as he took a stripped-down approach to his highly anticipated performance, leaving many people confused. To add to it, instead of delivering a high-energy set packed with his easily recognisable tracks, the singer chose to play a handful of songs from his 2025 album SWAG II before turning it over to his classics. Bieber reportedly sat on a stool with a laptop, scrolling through YouTube videos of his songs and streaming his earlier music during his brief 12-song medley.
12 April,2026 05:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentOffset has been discharged from the hospital after he was shot earlier this week in Hollywood, Florida, according to Variety. The rapper shared a health update with fans, saying he is doing “good” while focusing on recovery after the incident. Offset took to his Instagram account on Friday to share a statement thanking fans and well-wishers for the support he received over the last few days. Rapper Offset discharged from hospital In the statement, Offset shared that he will stay strong and aims to come back “better.” He wrote, “Thank you to everyone who’s checked in on me and showed me love! I’m good... but I’m planning to be better!” The rapper also said that his attention is now on his family, healing, and returning to music. Reflecting on life’s ups and downs, he added, “I’m focused on my family, my recovery, and getting back to the music... realizing that life is made up of quiet wins and loud losses... Life’s a gamble, and I’m still playing to win.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by OFFSET (@offsetyrn) A spokesperson for Offset told Variety that the rapper has now been released from the hospital and is recovering well. The spokesperson said he is “up and walking” and thanked the doctors, nurses, and hospital staff for taking care of him. “We’re incredibly grateful to the doctors, nurses, and the entire hospital staff who took such great care of him,” said the representative. About Offset getting shot outside a casino He was shot on Monday night following a fight at the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, just north of Miami. He was taken to the hospital, where his team earlier said he was stable and under close observation. Police said two people were detained after the incident, and the investigation is still ongoing. Lil Tjay, born Tione Jayden Merritt, was arrested in connection with the altercation that occurred before the shooting, the Seminole Police Department in Florida said. He was charged with disorderly conduct and operating a vehicle without a valid license and was later released from jail the next day. The second person detained at the scene has not been charged, and investigators were working to identify others involved, police said in a statement on Tuesday. After reports linked Lil Tjay to the shooting, his lawyer denied the claims. In a statement, attorney Dawn M. Florio said, “Lil Tjay has not been shot, nor has Lil Tjay been charged with any shooting. Any reporting to the contrary is false.”
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