Hollywood actor Michael B Jordan has won big at the 2026 Actor Awards, receiving an award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for his 'Sinners' performance. Jordan, who features as twins in the Ryan Coogler directorial, took to the stage and offered a special nod to his mother while accepting the award. "Mom, thank you for driving me back and forth to New York when we didn't have enough money to go through the Holland Tunnel ... when I went up there for my auditions, thank you," he said, as quoted by The Hollywood Reporter. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Actor Awards (@actorawards) Reflecting on his achievement, he continued, "I wasn't expecting this at all. I'm so honoured and privileged to be nominated in categories with people and actors and humans that I love, and I love their work and what they contribute to our craft and this rise has been unbelievable. So, thank you for welcoming me in and making me feel seen." An overwhelmed Jordan also gave a shoutout to his director Ryan Coogler and thanked for the opportunity. "I want to say thank you to Ryan Coogler for giving me the opportunity to show what I can do and to be fearless and to create a safe space for us to find the truth with what you do with all the other actors that we had the opportunity to work. Just being in this room right now with all these people who see me grow up in front of the camera and in these rooms -- I feel the love and support that you've always given me and encouraged me to go on and do my best," he added. Besides the leading award, Jordan emerged as a dual winner at the Actor Awards as he later returned for the Best Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. Earlier this month, Coogler won the BAFTA award for Original Screenplay for his film 'Sinners', becoming the first Black winner in this category. Michael B. Jordan plays identical twins Smoke and Stack in "Sinners," which takes place in the 1930s as the brothers return home to the South and open a juke joint... only for vampires to descend on the small town. 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 March,2026 04:56 PM IST | Los Angeles | ANISinger-songwriter Justin Bieber is giving a glimpse of his birthday celebrations. On Monday, the singer took to his Instagram and shared 2 pictures of himself with his wife Hailey Bieber. The celebrations were a simple affair with the couple sharing loved up selfies. He wrote in the caption, “no one id rather spend my birthday withhh (sic)”. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Justin Bieber (@lilbieber) Justin Bieber released his debut EP My World in 2009 and became the first artist to have seven songs from a debut record chart on the Billboard Hot 100. His studio albums include My World 2.0, Believe, Purpose, Changes, and Justice. He has won two Grammy Awards and multiple American Music Awards and Billboard Music Awards. Hailey Bieber (nee Baldwin) was born on November 22, 1996, in Tucson, Arizona. She is the daughter of actor Stephen Baldwin. Hailey has worked with modeling agencies including IMG Models and has appeared in campaigns for brands such as Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, and Versace. In 2022, she founded the skincare brand Rhode. Justin and Hailey were first linked publicly in 2015. The two got engaged in July 2018, and legally married at a New York City courthouse in September 2018. They held a larger religious ceremony in South Carolina in September 2019. The couple has appeared together at major events including the Met Gala and Grammy Awards. They reside primarily in the United States and have publicly discussed their Christian faith and marriage in interviews and documentaries. Earlier, it was reported that Justin and Hailey are happy and focused "on their own lives". The loved up couple were said to be "doing great as a couple" having the 29-year-old star supported her man last weekend when he performed at the Grammy Awards for the first time in 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
03 March,2026 04:50 PM IST | Los Angeles | IANSHollywood actress Lindsay Lohan has informed that she and her family are "safe" in Dubai and she is "praying for peace". This comes after the city was shaken by Iranian missile launches, reports ‘Female First UK’. The actress, who lives in the United Arab Emirates resort with her husband Bader Shammas and their son Luai, took to her social media to assure her followers she is OK after US and Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend led to retaliatory missile launches aimed at sites in the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. As per ‘Female First UK’, the actress, 39, took to Instagram to write, "Praying for peace. Stay safe everyone. God bless us all”. Air defence systems in the UAE intercepted missiles heading towards Dubai with explosions being heard across the city, while falling debris led to fires at two glitzy hotels, the Burj Al Arab and Fairmont The Palm - and the city's airport also sustained damage. Three people have been killed in the UAE and around a dozen have been injured, according to local authorities. The news comes after the Mean Girls star recently opened up about her life in Dubai, telling Vogue Arabia, "Being in Dubai is very grounding. I get to just spend time with my family. The city gives me a sense of being with what’s most important”. She previously admitted the city is the perfect place to raise her son, telling The Times newspaper, "Dubai is a safe place where we can just have a normal life, outside of what I call ‘the noise’. (It is) where my husband and I can see what is right for our child. It’s not about me anymore”. The actress also insisted she lives "a very normal life" in Dubai. 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 March,2026 04:48 PM IST | Los Angeles | IANSHollywood legend Harrison Ford received the SAG-AFTRA's Life Achievement Award at the 2026 Actor Awards, turning emotional as he spoke out his heart about acting, career, and more. The 'Shrinking' star was presented with the prestigious honour by fellow actor and longtime friend Woody Harrelson, who quipped, "Harrison is a true Renaissance man, an iconic actor, a distinguished pilot and a master carpenter who built his own home. There's an indescribable energy he brings to everything he does and every moment he's on screen. And this is just a glimpse of that gritty, unforgettable magnetism," as quoted by Variety. Harrison Ford, who is known for iconic roles in the 'Star Wars' and 'Indiana Jones' franchises, was seen cracking up through Harrelson's remarks. Visibly emotional, the actor took the stage following a standing ovation and a tribute video, which showcased his glorious screen career spanning six decades. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Actor Awards (@actorawards) "I feel incredibly grateful for this kind attention. But to be clear, I also am quite humbled. That said, it is a little weird to be receiving a lifetime achievement award at the half point of my career. It's a little weird isn't it? I'm still a working actor!" he said. Reflecting on his journey, Ford added, "I struggled for about 15 years, going from acting job, then carpentry and back to acting, until I finally got a part in a wildly successful film. None of this happened on my own," before crediting 'Star Wars' creator George Lucas and 'Indiana Jones' director Steven Spielberg. "They were both incredibly persistent, who supported me at a time when I really needed it. I would not be here without them," he said, reported Variety. Overwhelmed over the course of his speech, the actor added, "As actors, we get to live many lives. We get to explore ideas that affirm and elevate our shared experience. The stories we tell have a unique capacity to create moments of emotional connection. They bring us together... I'm indeed a lucky guy. Lucky to have found my people. Lucky to have work that challenges me. Lucky to still be doing it. And I don't take that for granted." With this, Harrison Ford has become the 61st recipient of the Life Achievement Award. He was previously honoured with the Critics Choice Career Achievement Award and the Palme d'Or at Cannes. 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 March,2026 04:45 PM IST | Los Angeles | ANIReality television personality Laura Anderson has shared an update from Dubai after several flights were canceled due to rising tensions in West Asia. Anderson, who is currently in the city, informed her followers that she is safe despite the tense situation. On Saturday evening, Laura took to her Instagram Story to speak about the situation around her. In her post, she described it as a "horrendous situation" and reassured her followers by writing, "Bonnie and I are fine." The Love Island star's message came after several videos showing smoke over parts of Dubai's skyline began circulating online. Laura is among many passengers currently stuck at Dubai International Airport following sudden flight cancellations. Many travelers have been left waiting for updates, unsure of when they will be able to fly back home. Videos that are now circulating on social media show crowded airport terminals, with passengers anxiously waiting for official announcements. Earlier in the day, four people were injured after an Iranian drone struck Dubai International Airport, causing reported damage inside a passenger terminal, according to Al Jazeera. Emergency teams were dispatched immediately in coordination with relevant authorities, Al Jazeera said, citing Dubai Airports' media office. The incident occurred amid escalating tensions in the region, following joint missile strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran. Large explosions were reported in Tehran and other major cities. Iranian state media claimed that Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in the attacks. 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 March,2026 10:34 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIAmid the growing buzz and anticipation around Zendaya and Tom Holland's wedding, reports have it that the couple could already be married. The speculations increased days after Zendaya stepped out with a gold band on her finger. Many believe that she and Tom Holland have made things official. Now, her longtime stylist and trusted confidante, Law Roach, has seemingly given a confirmation that the couple are already married. Tom Holland and Zendaya are married? Law Roach walked the red carpet of the 2026 Actor Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, during which he made the big revelation. .During a red carpet interview, the Euphoria star’s longtime stylist said, “The wedding has already happened. You missed it.” When further asked, “Is that true?” Law Roach confirmed saying, “It’s very true,” before laughing and walking away. Tom Holland and Zendaya Tom and Zendaya’s love story reportedly began when they played Peter Parker and MJ, respectively, in the famous Spider-Man franchise. They have featured in three films together, namely, Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021). Additionally, they will also be seen together in the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day. They will also be seen sharing screen in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, which is expected to be released later this year. Tom and Zendaya's relationship was finally confirmed in 2021 after the two were photographed sharing a kiss inside a car. Notably, the news of their wedding comes almost a year after Zendaya confirmed her engagement to Tom by flaunting a 5-carat diamond ring at the 2025 Golden Globes. Page Six had later confirmed that the 29-year-old actor indeed asked his Spider-Man co-star to marry him. The actor reportedly popped the question sometime between Christmas and New Year’s Eve 2024, soon after the couple got complementary tattoos. Additionally, according to sources, Tom even asked both of Zendaya’s parents, Kazembe Ajamu Coleman and Claire Stoermer, for permission to propose to their daughter. Tom had also corrected a reporter who referred to Zendaya as his girlfriend last year. During the session, the reporter said, “I brought my daughter, and she got to meet your girlfriend. So, I was father of the year.” Tom quickly responded, “Fiancee.”
02 March,2026 09:28 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Jim Carrey received the honorary award at the 51st edition of France's Cesar Award ceremony on Thursday. At the ceremony, the actor delivered an emotional speech entirely in French, reported Variety. According to the outlet, Carrey, star of The Mask and How the Grinch Stole Christmas, was honoured with the award that is traditionally given to an international star, such as last year's Julia Roberts. He was introduced on stage by Michel Gondry, who directed him in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind in 2004. In his award acceptance speech, Carrey said, "As an actor, each character you play is like clay in the sculptor's hands, which you shape to your heart's desire. How fortunate I have been to share this art with so many people who have truly opened their hearts to me," as quoted by Variety. The actor attended the event with his daughter Jane, grandson Jackson and girlfriend Mina. "Thank you to my wonderful family, my daughter Jane, and my grandson Jackson. I love you now and forever. Thank you to my sublime companion, Mina. I love you, Mina. And finally, thank you to the funniest man I have ever known: my father. Percy Joseph Carrey who taught me the value of love, generosity, and laughter," said Jim Carrey as quoted by Variety. At the end of his speech, he asked the audience, "So, how was my French? Almost mediocre, right? Forgive me, I didn't speak French, but I'm just learning it. My tongue is tired." Carrey, born in Canada, began his career as a stand-up comedian before he gained popularity on the TV show In Living Color. In 1994, he became a worldwide star with three back-to-back hits: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask, and Dumb and Dumber, reported Deadline. He was later praised for his roles in The Truman Show, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and Man on the Moon, winning two Golden Globe Awards. According to Deadline, in 2010, Carrey was made a Knight in France's National Order of Arts and Letters for his contribution to art and cinema. He has also been awarded the Charlie Chaplin Award at the BAFTA Britannia Awards for his work in comedies like Liar Liar, Bruce Almighty, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. 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
28 February,2026 10:14 AM IST | Paris | ANIHollywood star Jennifer Garner, who has previously tried Botox injections but doesn't plan to get them again, hasn't ruled out undergoing any bigger cosmetic procedures in the future. Speaking to Kylie Kelce on her Not Gonna Lie podcast, the actress, who has Violet, Fin, and Samuel, with ex-husband Ben Affleck, said: “My kids are like, ‘Mom, promise us you'll never get a facelift.’ And I say, ‘I am unlikely to rush toward a facelift.' "And yet I refuse to make that promise because I am me today, and I don't know how I'm gonna feel.” Meanwhile, Jennifer Garner shared that she loves working with children of varying ages because there is always something she can learn about being a better mother to her own children, reports femalefirst.co.uk. She said: "I love the intimacy of that relationship, whether they're a toddler and I get to become best buddies with a toddler, or whether it's a little kid, a teenager or a young adult. I just I love them. "And they help give me perspective on myself as a parent. I'm practicing that relationship, even practicing the friction of it, and [finding] ways that I can take that home and do a better job." Garner told Kylie, who has four daughters under the age of six with husband Jason Kelce, that a key lesson she has learned over the years is when to "stay quiet" around her brood. She added: "Because, really, your kids get to a point, and I hate to say this to you because you're so far from this, and it's really rude, but they get to a point where you're not supposed to tell them everything. You're supposed to stay quiet. "I don't know when that happens, but all of a sudden, it's not on you, and you're actually — you're in trouble." She recently shared her and Affleck's kids think she is "embarrassing". When asked on The Jennifer Hudson Show what she does to gain "cool points" from her kids, she said: "I am fully cringe. I am only embarrassing." 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
28 February,2026 10:06 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSThe Secret Agent is set in Brazil in 1977, when the country was under military dictatorship, described as a ‘period of great mischief’ by the film’s intertitle. Marcelo (Wagner Moura), a widower who is on the lam, arrives in his hometown, Recife, to reunite with his son Fernando (Enzo Nunes), who lives with his late wife’s parents. Marcelo is provided refuge by the kind and spirited Dona Sebastiana (Tania Maria), who harbours a couple of other political refugees in her building. The fugitives celebrate the Carnival exuberantly, though their lives are under threat by the dictatorship. Ironically, living under a fake alias, Marcelo (whose real name is Armando), gets a job at a state identification office, and makes it his mission to find his late mother’s ID card in the archives. As the film unfolds, we learn why Marcelo, despite not exactly being a dissident, insurrectionist or even a secret agent, as the title suggests, finds it necessary to flee the country. The film is divided into three parts, and fragments of Marcelo's life under the military dictatorship are reconstructed by two college students in the present, through audio recordings made by the resistance group. The narrative is haunted by death. The film opens with an abandoned and unclaimed corpse rotting at a petrol pump that Marcelo pulls up at. A casualty of the Carnival, the body is covered with cardboard, with a swarm of flies hovering above and a pack of dogs attacking it. Two police officers show up, not to check the corpse but to intimidate Marcelo and ask for a bribe. The sequence is morbid and macabre, with a touch of black comedy, effectively crystallising the theme of the film. The motif of the severed leg keeps appearing throughout the film. A severed human leg is found inside the stomach of a beached great white shark; a disgustingly gory spectacle. It captures the attention of the locals as they are swept in a shark mania, including Fernando, who insists on seeing Jaws despite having nightmares from its poster alone. As the local police department, headed by Euclides (Roberio Diogenes), continues killing people using the chaos of the carnival, the leg takes on a life of its own. The press sensationalises it into an urban legend, spreading rumours of a supernatural “hairy leg” hopping around at night and attacking people. Wagner Moura's performance is a highlight. He displays immense range, portraying Marcelo with a cloak of hurt, vulnerability and weariness along with a sense of urgency looming over him. Director Kleber Mendonca Filho underscores the socio-political turmoil by focusing on common people, whose very existence is reproached by the despotic state. The pacing is slow, allowing viewers to absorb the milieu and observe the characters to add to the realism. Each frame is packed with colour and sensuous details. Akin to the conjoined cat in Dona Sebastiana's apartment, Filho's narrative always seems to be looking two ways. The opening montage of snapshots mixes the personal and political. Scenes of violence are interspersed with anarchic humour. The raucous Carnival music saturates the air, people dress up in folk costumes and jubiliate in pagan revelry while a newspaper headline announces that the Carnival death toll has risen to 91. The Secret Agent's brilliance lies in the way the incongruent details come together to form a bigger picture.
27 February,2026 07:24 PM IST | Mumbai | Nandini ShahHollywood star Vin Diesel has heaped praise on filmmaker Ryan Coogler's Oscar-nominated film Sinners, calling it "one of the best films of the year." Taking to Instagram, Diesel shared a lengthy note reflecting on the journey of Sinners, which recently earned a record-breaking 16 nominations at the 98th Academy Awards. "Having seen some great performances and beautifully executed cinematic storytelling, I'd like to take a moment to reflect on one such story...Sinners! Sixteen Oscar nominations. The most in the history of the Academy Awards... Wow, Sidney Poitier would be proud. What was once a door he had to kick open, has now become a stage where filmmakers of color don't just show up, they literally rewrite the record books. Profound. That is the continuum...", Diesel wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vin Diesel (@vindiesel) The actor, known for the Fast and Furious franchise, revealed that he first heard about the "vampire movie" through friends and later watched it with his family, who were already fans of Coogler's Black Panther. "So many great things to say about this film. The beautifully articulated portrayal of a twin's existence- myself, of course being a twin. The rich historical exploration of culture and the unsung heroes whose contributions shaped it. Naturally, I wanted to read more about the auteur who made it... Past his defiant insistence on being compensated fairly, negotiating an ownership reversion deal that does more for the plight... than most recent achievements in this industry. Past the box office dominance. Past the critical acclaim. I kept reading. And then I saw it," he added. Vin Diesel went on to give a nod to filmmaker Ryan Coogler, expressing great pride in watching him standing on the "biggest stage in cinema." "The grit, the culture, the soul... When I say the pride was through the roof, I mean it. To see a young brother come this far, to the biggest stage in cinema... all while preserving that unique voice and adding a deep, resonant spin on a classic cinematic trope? That's not just impressive. That's Oakland! Sinners is hands down, one of the best films of the year," Diesel concluded. The nominations for the 98th Academy Awards were announced in January, with Sinners leading the race with 16 nods--the most ever for a single film. The previous record was jointly held by Titanic, La La Land, and All About Eve. Starring Michael B Jordan in the lead, the supernatural thriller received nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor for Jordan, Best Supporting Actress for Wunmi Mosaku, Best Supporting Actor for Delroy Lindo, Original Screenplay, Casting, Production Design, Cinematography, Costume design, Film Editing, Makeup and Hairstyling, Sound, Visual Effects, Original Score, and Original Song for I Lied to You, reported Variety. Sinners has also emerged as the seventh movie to be nominated in every technical category, reported Variety. 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
27 February,2026 10:04 AM IST | Los Angeles | ANIActor Hailee Steinfeld gave fans a glimpse into her life as she shared a new picture with her husband, NFL star Josh Allen. In the post, she flaunted her baby bump, giving fans a look at how she's enjoying this new phase of her life. The Sinners actress shared an adorable picture on Wednesday, where she can be seen sitting on a kitchen table at home. Hailee is wearing a long-sleeve blue and yellow striped shirt, tucked up to show her baby bump. She paired it with shorts and white socks while holding a coffee cup close to her face. Josh Allen stands in front of her with his own coffee cup, smiling at her. Along with the picture, Hailee added a caption that read, "Life lately... beausociety." Take a look View this post on Instagram A post shared by hailee steinfeld (@haileesteinfeld) Earlier this year, Josh Allen spoke about becoming a father during a press interaction after the Buffalo Bills introduced Joe Brady as their new head coach, according to PEOPLE. Talking about the days ahead, Allen said that he is excited and ready to take things step by step. He said, "I mean, to the best of our abilities. But I've known this well in advance. I've got siblings who have kids, and I've got a lot of friends who have kids. I don't know if you can plan too far in advance." He added, "So I'm very much looking forward to that with my wife, becoming a dad. It's something that I will take with great pride." Calling it the most important role of his life, Allen said, "This is the most important thing I'll ever be in my life, being a dad." Hailee and Allen announced they were expecting their first baby in December last year. According to PEOPLE, the actress shared the news through her Substack newsletter while reflecting on her favorite moments from the year. She later posted the same video on Instagram, where Josh was seen kissing her baby bump. Josh also commented on the post, writing, "I love you." 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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