Actress-singer Hilary Duff says she spent much of her childhood and teenage years on film and TV sets rather than in school, and hence she received “zero education.” In a new interview on Jessie Ware and her mom Lennie's Table Manners podcast, Duff opened up about not getting a traditional education as a young entertainer. "(I received) zero education, but I know a lot about a lot of things," said Duff. The host asked if the Lizzie McGuire alum was homeschooled. She winced in response and said, “My mom was like, can you just go get your GED (General Educational Development)?” Duff didn't ultimately get her GED, but she's "happy" with her level of education these days, reports people.com. "I feel like I educated myself on my own about different things I was interested in," she said. "I love to read," continued the musician. "I mean, I don't have as much time as I would like to read, but I really enjoy reading." Duff was then asked if she would want to return to school as an adult. "I think I'm past the window of caring that my education wasn't great because I feel like I got strengths in other areas, and it kind of helps," said the Roommates artist. "And I'm not shy to ask a question about something." Duff added, "I know that my life was different than most, and I don't need to be embarrassed that I don't know when, like, a certain war took place. There's Google for that and ChatGPT." She also spoke about learning from son Luca, 13, whom she shares with ex-husband Mike Comrie. "Honestly, something that's been so cool is connecting to my kid and having him teach me stuff that I didn't know about because he is getting a really great education," said Duff, who also shares three daughters with husband Matthew Koma. When it comes to her children's futures, Duff said "it'll be way more important for them" to get educations. 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
06 March,2026 10:45 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSHollywood actress Maggie Gyllenhaal and Christian Bale have teamed up again, 18 years after The Dark Knight. However, it is not a typical Hollywood reunion. The pair reunited recently for The Bride. The film marks Maggie Gyllenhaal’s second movie as a director following 2021's Oscar-nominated The Lost Daughter, reports ‘People’ magazine. The actress-turned-filmmaker, 48, cast Bale, 52, as Frankenstein's creature (he's named Frank in this reimagining of The Bride of Frankenstein) opposite Jessie Buckley, who plays the titular monster bride. As per ‘People’, the actress said that despite working "closely" with Christian Bale on The Dark Knight, in which she played Gotham District Attorney Rachel Dawes opposite Bale's Bruce Wayne/Batman, she felt like she was meeting the actor "anew" as his director. She said, "I really liked him, and making that movie was amazing, but it wasn't nearly as intimate as what was required here. And so even when I called him and offered him the part. I mean, it had been so long since we'd worked together, I felt like what we needed to even immediately start talking about and thinking about and discussing and feeling together was so much deeper than what we'd gotten into the last time. Even the first phone call felt like a whole new thing”. "My Frank, our Frank, is so many things”, she said of their interpretation of the classic horror character. "Yes, he's monstrous and does violent things full of rage. He does. But he's also so smart, funny, vulnerable, lonely, and I needed all of that in one actor, in one heart, in one mind in order to make this work. So we had to get into it”. As for Christian Bale, the actor had similar things to say at the New York City premiere of the film, when explaining their process for The Bride! Due to the intense nature of the project, Bale said they didn't have time to reminisce about their time making Christopher Nolan's second Batman film. 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
06 March,2026 10:30 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSHollywood actor-singer Harry Styles has expressed his wish to get married and start a family soon. The 32-year-old singer has been romantically linked with actress Zoe Kravitz, 37, since August 2025. They were spotted walking arm in arm in Rome, Italy. Harry had a "real and honest" conversation with himself about his life goal in five years after Harry saw three of his pals marry, reports ‘Female First UK’. Speaking to Zane Lowe, 52, on Apple Music, the star, who took a three-year break following his globally successful Love on Tour gigs in July 2023, said, "I think I had a real honest conversation with myself about, 'OK, in five years, what do I want my life to look like?'. And then, 'How do I make changes to aim at that?' I don't want to be the guy who's on his own but was like, 'Oh, I really did it’. I want to be fulfilled, and I want to be in great relationships with people. I want to have great friendships with people”. He further mentioned, “I want a family. I want these things. It just allowed me to go like, 'OK, what do I have to do to create space to allow these things to happen?' I can't just expect them to just happen to me”. As per ‘Female First UK’, the actor-singer, who was reportedly introduced to Zoe through mutual friends, said his "right person" is someone who challenges him. Harry said, "They hold you accountable to the person that they know you want to be. I think accepting flaws and stuff is like, yes, having understanding is wonderful, but you know that I want to be better than that. "So when you challenge me on something. It's a gift to me, actually”. In September 2025, he was photographed holding hands with Zoe as they took a stroll in Brooklyn, New York. Also in the interview, Harry, who, with Zoe, reportedly spent Christmas with his mom, Anne Twist, at the family home in Cheshire, North West England, said his song American Girls was inspired by watching his three of his closest friends getting married. Harry, whose track is off his upcoming album, Kiss All the Time Disco, Occasionally, which drops on March 6, said, "I think the song to me is like, it's actually quite a lonely song in a lot of ways. I watched my three closest friends get married. And actually seeing them trust in something and risk something to find something truly fulfilling, in a way that isn't as shiny and on paper as exciting as, you know, watching them get married. I was like, 'I'm single, so I'm having all the fun”. “And American Girls is actually about watching them get married and like, you know, there just is a magic when you find the right person that you want to be with. But I think watching them do that, and seeing that it doesn't come without any uncertainty, it doesn't come without any risk”, he added. Harry has reportedly got romance approval from Zoe's 61-year-old dad, singer Lenny Kravitz. 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
06 March,2026 10:09 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSBritney Spears was arrested Wednesday night in Southern California and booked early the following morning, though the charge was not clear, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's office website. Britney Spears briefly arrested A message seeking comment was left with her representative as well as the California Highway Patrol, which was identified as the arresting agency. Spears was arrested around 9:30 pm in Ventura County and released on Thursday, sheriff's office records show. She has a May 4 court date scheduled. A representative for Spears told BBC News: "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. 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 for well being." About Britney's nude beach photo Recently, the singer made headlines after she dropped nude pictures of herself posing on the beach. She held her arms up to her chest and looked back at the camera behind her, as she censored her butt with a rose emoji. The singer, who didn't include a caption with her post, wore her hair in a half-up, half-down style. As per ‘People’, Britney shared a similar photo on Instagram back in August. That image showed the mom of two posing with her arms stretched above her head, as she looked out a large window. With her back facing the camera, Spears wore nothing but a pair of black knee-high boots, and she used the same rose emoji to cover her butt. The ‘Toxic’ singer explained in her 2023 tell-all memoir, ‘The Woman in Me’, why sharing her risque selfies with the world brings her “a lot of joy”.
05 March,2026 10:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHarry Styles recently opened up about the emotional toll of losing his former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne, admitting that grief remains difficult for him to talk about even now. In a candid conversation, Styles reflected on the pain of losing his friend and how the tragedy has changed the way he looks at life and fame. Speaking about the loss, Styles revealed that even discussing Payne’s death is challenging for him. “I mean, full transparency… even the idea of talking about it feels like… I struggle with that a little bit even,” he said, explaining how deeply the loss still affects him. Harry Styles speaks about Liam Payne Styles also spoke about how grieving in the public eye made the experience even more complicated. As a global star, he felt that people sometimes expected him to publicly express his emotions in a certain way. Reflecting on that period, he said, “I really struggled with acknowledging how strange it is to have people kind of own part of your grief in a way.” The singer explained that the expectations of fans and the media sometimes made it harder to process such a personal loss. “I have such strong feelings around my friend passing away. And then suddenly being aware that there’s maybe a desire from other people for you to convey that in some way,” he shared, describing how public scrutiny can shape the way grief is perceived. Remembering Payne, Styles spoke warmly about his former bandmate’s personality and the bond they shared during their years together in the band. “It’s so difficult to lose a friend,” he said. “It’s difficult to lose any friend, but it’s so difficult to lose a friend who is so like you in so many ways.” He went on to describe Payne as someone with a kind heart and a strong desire to succeed. “I saw someone with the kindest heart who just wanted to be great,” Styles said, reflecting on the qualities that made his friend special. On missing his dear friend The loss also prompted Styles to pause and reevaluate his own life and priorities. According to the singer, Payne’s death became a moment of reflection that pushed him to think about how he wants to live moving forward. “It was a really important moment for me in terms of taking a look at my life and saying to myself, ‘What do I want to do with my life? How do I want to live my life?’” he shared. Styles added that the best way to honour loved ones who have passed away is to live life fully. “I think the greatest way you can honor your friends who pass away is by living your life to the fullest,” he said, describing Payne as a “super special person.” Liam Payne died in October 2024 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, a tragedy that deeply shocked fans around the world and the members of One Direction who had risen to fame together years earlier. Reflecting on the experience, Styles acknowledged that grief is complex, especially when lived in the public eye. Yet through the pain, he said he continues to remember Payne as a close friend whose life left a lasting impact on him.
05 March,2026 06:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAudiences have often slammed singers for lip-syncing at concerts instead of performing live. Now, singer Shreya Ghoshal expressed her disappointment and has also called out the practice, describing lip-syncing on stage as “lazy work”. Shreya Ghoshal slams singer who lip-sync During a podcast with Raj Shamani, Shreya shared her views on singers' lip-syncing at concerts, saying, “That’s just a lazy act. Apne mehanat nahi kari (You haven’t put in the hard work). In my personal opinion, it’s not a good approach.” She then spoke about what she described as a second approach, where singers perform however they like without maintaining consistent standards. She added, “I can’t discredit what the audience likes, but I have certain principles as an artist. I have a problem with any performance of mine being played publicly that I myself wouldn’t even be able to listen to. For me, that is extremely humiliating and insulting. An artist should feel uncomfortable if a song or live performance of theirs is being played around that has already failed. You’ll always think, ‘Why did I do that?’ Either you work hard on your craft because you’ve earned that crown or throne — don’t take it lightly, thinking you’ve already achieved it. You have to work hard every single day.” Notably, Shreya's remarks come at a time when the issue has once again become a talking point online. Earlier in 2026, singer AP Dhillon faced criticism after he seemigly lip-sync to his track With You during an episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show. About Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal’s journey in the music industry began early at just 16-years-old. She made her playback debut in Devdas, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Later, her song Bairi Piya earned her the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer, marking the start of a highly successful career. Over the years, Shreya Ghoshal has sung songs in several languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam. Some of her well-known songs include Jaadu Hai Nasha Hai, Dheere Jalna, Yeh Ishq Hai, Chikni Chameli, Agar Tum Mil Jao and Pherari Mon, among several others.
05 March,2026 10:40 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentQuentin Tarantino is Alive!. Rumours about the filmmaker's death during the Israel-Iran conflict have been proven false. A new report has now cleared the air and confirmed that the director and his family are safe. Rumours spread on the social media platform X, claiming that Quentin Tarantino was killed in a missile attack in Israel. The posts quickly gained attention and were shared widely. However, according to TMZ, the claims are not true. A source close to Quentin told TMZ, "Quentin is alive and well, and his family is all good too," putting an end to the online speculation. The false claims surfaced during a tense time in the region. Over the weekend, the United States and Israel carried out strikes against Iran. Reports said that Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and other top officials were killed in the attack. Iran later responded by firing ballistic missiles at Israeli and American bases around the world, according to TMZ. Amid the ongoing tension, social media posts wrongly claimed that Tarantino had died in one of the missile attacks in Israel. Quentin Tarantino divides his time between Israel and Los Angeles. His wife, Daniella Pick, is an Israeli actress, musician, and model. The couple has two children. In the past, Tarantino has spoken about how much he enjoys living in Israel, even though the region faces ongoing tensions. The false post about his death received thousands of likes online. Making the situation even worse, several A.I.-generated images also appeared on X, according to TMZ. These images claimed to show Tarantino in a bomb shelter in Israel. Reports have confirmed that those images are fake. 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
05 March,2026 10:30 AM IST | Jerusalem | ANIIt's Holi, and if your social media feed looks like a riot of colours and smiling faces, you're not alone. From every corner of India to across the world, people are coming together to celebrate the festival with gulaal, gujiyas, and some seriously sweet wishes. And right in the middle of all the celebrations, singer-actor Nick Jonas added a little extra sweetness by sharing a heart-melting throwback with wife Priyanka Chopra. The singer took to his Instagram account on Wednesday morning to post what he called one of his "favorite Holi moments." The post instantly sent fans into a collective 'aww.' In the picture, both Nick and Priyanka can be seen drenched in gulaal. Priyanka, glowing in a peach-pink traditional outfit, is seen wrapping her arm around him with a smile. Along with the picture, Nick added a caption that read, "A little throwback to one of my favorite Holi memories. Happy Holi, everyone!" Take a look View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nick Jonas (@nickjonas) Nick and Priyanka, who tied the knot in 2018 in both Christian and Hindu ceremonies, have consistently embraced each other's traditions. Whether it's Diwali, Christmas, or Holi, the couple has made it a point to celebrate festivals from both sides of their heritage. Meanwhile, Priyanka is currently making headlines for her latest release, The Bluff. The film features high-octane action, with Priyanka taking on intense sword and gun sequences opposite Karl Urban. Directed by Frank E Flowers, the film is produced by siblings Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, and Angela Russo-Otstot under the banner AGBO. The Bluff was released on Prime Video on February 25. 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
05 March,2026 10:16 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIHarvey Weinstein's retrial on the rape charge is set to commence on April 14. As per The Hollywood Reporter, a 12-person jury in Manhattan found Weinstein guilty in June of one count of a criminal sexual act in the first degree against Haley and acquitted him on another count against former model Kaja Sokola. The jury could not reach a verdict on the third count of rape, related to aspiring actress Jessica Mann. That charge ended in a mistrial as the jury foreperson refused to return to deliberate, saying he faced threats from other jurors. Prosecutors reaffirmed their commitment to pursuing the rape charge, while Mann also expressed her support for a retrial. In recent weeks, Weinstein appeared to be weighing the possibility of entering a guilty plea, but no formal step has been taken. Jury selection for the retrial is scheduled to begin on April 14, with Weinstein's newly appointed legal team set to lead his defence in court. Weinstein swapped attorneys last week, bringing in Jacob Kaplan, who represents Luigi Mangione in his state murder case, as well as Marc Agnifilo and Teny Geragos, both of whom recently defended Sean "Diddy" Combs in his sex trafficking and racketeering trial. Kaplan appeared in court Wednesday, with Agniflio and Geragos, as per The Hollywood Reporter. Arthur Aidala, his previous attorney, will stay on to work on an appeal of Weinstein's guilty verdict in the June trial. Aidala said "serious errors" in the recent conviction will be looked at. He had previously asked the judge to dismiss on the grounds of juror intimidation but was denied. The charge is rape in the third degree, which is a Class E felony in New York and carries a maximum prison sentence of four years. Weinstein was convicted on the charge in 2020, but that conviction was overturned in April 2024. 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
05 March,2026 10:03 AM IST | Los Angeles | ANIHollywood star Brad Pitt and his partner Ines de Ramon were recently seen spending quality time together in Greece. The actor, 62, and his girlfriend of more than two years, Ines, 33, were photographed leaving the Greek island Hydra, about two weeks after they were first seen on the island as Brad Pitt films an upcoming movie titled The Riders, reports ‘People’ magazine. They were previously photographed walking together with their luggage on Hydra. A source recently told ‘People’ that the actor spent much of February in Dublin to film The Riders, which is based on author Tim Winton's novel and directed by Conclave filmmaker Edward Berger. As per ‘People’, the actor and his girlfriend were first seen spending time together at a Bono concert in Los Angeles in November 2022, at which time a source close to the jewelry designer said the pair had been dating "for a few months" after they were introduced by mutual friends. In September 2024, they made their red carpet debut at the Venice International Film Festival. A source told ‘People’ in October 2025 that Brad Pitt and his girlfriend were "fully living together" in a new home. In December, a source close to the actor said that Ines de Ramon is "perfect" for the Oscar winner and that the couple are "great together" just before each of their birthdays. Brad Pitt most recently appeared on the big screen in last year's racing movie F1. The film is nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, at the 2026 Oscars, which will be held on March 15. His new movie The Riders follows a couple named Fred and Jennifer Scully, who purchase "an old farmhouse which stands in the shadow of a castle" in Ireland after a period of travel through Europe. 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
05 March,2026 09:47 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSSinger-actress Selena Gomez has spoken about her having children with husband Benny Blanco. She was seen talking about her expanding her brood in the second episode of the Friends Keep Secrets podcast, reports people.com. The 33-year-old appeared on the new podcast, hosted by her husband Blanco, 37, and close friends Lil Dicky (whose real name is Dave Burd) and his wife Kristin Batalucco. During the episode, Blanco asked Burd and Batalucco how many children they hope to have. "One, two max," Burd answered, before Batalucco said, "like three." "I want four, but that's out there," Gomez, who married Blanco in September 2025, chimed in. Gomez then shared a major reason for wanting four children, a notable scene from The Family Stone, a holiday film about the unique dynamics present in an unusual family hosting their son's girlfriend for Christmas for the first time. Diane Keaton played the matriarch of the family, with Craig T. Nelson, Dermot Mulroney, Sarah Jessica Parker, Rachel McAdams, Luke Wilson and Claire Danes also starring. Gomez noted that the character played by late Keaton, who died aged 79 in October 2025, reminder her of her "nana." When Blanco chimed in to ask if Burd had seen it, the rapper replied he had not, and Gomez and Blanco described the film as "sweet" and "touching," with Gomez adding that it is "also sad." Gomez then began explaining the scene to Burd, saying that she "can't get it out of (her) head." "One day at my dinner table, when I'm her age, I want to see that dinner table," Gomez said. "Whatever happens, happens. If we're only able to have one, none. I hope... we don't know. But my dream for sure was that scene where they're all at the dinner table and they're just with their partners or their significant others or kids or single and it's just like this beautiful cast of characters." “It's the community of family," Batalucco chimed in. "So, it's actually going to be crazy hell until they become adults," Gomez quipped. 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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