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Timothee turns Dylan

Timothee Chalamet’s journey to becoming Bob Dylan has finally begun. The actor, 28, was reportedly spotted on the set of James Mangold’s upcoming biopic, A Complete Unknown, about the famed songwriter, in New York City on Sunday. Going by the pictures from the location, Chalamet channelled Dylan, 82, in a classically ’60s outfit while holding a worn guitar case as he walked the city streets dressed in jeans, a green jacket, an orange scarf, a paperboy hat and had a large yellow backpack on his back. Beside the actor, a retro-looking car drove by, setting the scene for the movie that is said to centre on Dylan’s controversial transition to the electric guitar in the ’60s and his road to becoming a folk music legend. While not much is known about the biopic, Mangold previously confirmed that Chalamet will be singing in character as Dylan in the film—his latest musical feat after Wonka (2023). “It’s such an amazing time in American culture, and the story of Bob’s — a young, 19-year-old Bob Dylan coming to New York with two dollars in his pocket and becoming a worldwide sensation within three years,” Mangold, 60, has been quoted as saying. “First being embraced into a family of folk music in New York and of course kind of outrunning him at a certain point as his star rises so beyond belief.” Apparently, the biopic will also include other notable figures from the bygone era, including Woody Guthrie, Joan Baez and Pete Seeger, who all “have a role to play in this movie,” Mangold added. Edward Norton is aid to have joined the cast as folk singer Seeger, replacing Benedict Cumberbatch, who stepped away due to scheduling conflicts. Elle Fanning will playing Dylan’s love interest, Sylvie Russo. 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

19 March,2024 07:45 AM IST | Washington | Agencies
Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes

As Eva says

Ryan Gosling ensured getting actor-partner Eva Mendes and their daughters’ stamp of approval ahead of his I’m Just Ken performance at the 2024 Oscars. The Barbie star told an international publication that he used long-term partner Mendes and their daughters Esmeralda Amada, nine, and Amada Lee, seven, as a sounding board before hitting the stage. “It was great,” the actor, 43, told the outlet recently. “It was so fun because they came to the dress rehearsal the day before and so they were in the front row. They gave me some tips and some notes, all great notes. They are such a huge part of this for me…it was my girl’s interest in Barbie and disinterest in Ken that got me into this in the first place,” he added. “It was beautiful to have them there at the end.” While it’s unclear exactly what the girls told him, their advice paid off as Gosling brought the house down with his epic performance of the Oscar-nominated song. 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

19 March,2024 07:40 AM IST | Washington | Agencies
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Nick Jonas in Mumbai to spend quality time with wife Priyanka and daughter

Singer-songwriter Nick Jonas, who earlier performed in Mumbai as the headliner for the second edition of Lollapalooza India along with his brothers, Joe and Kevin, is back in the city to spend some quality time with his wife Priyanka Chopra Jonas and their daughter. He was papped exiting the Mumbai airport dressed in a white shirt, matching pants and shoes. Nick also carried a black sling bag. He smiled and waved at the paparazzi and fans gathered outside the airport. The singer has come to India just a week before Holi. It remains to be seen if Nick and Priyanka would stay back in the country to celebrate the festival with their friends and family. Priyanka landed in India with their daughter, days before Nick’s arrival. Meanwhile, on the work front, Priyanka will be seen in ‘Heads of State’ alongside John Cena and Idris Elba. She is also set to star in ‘The Bluff’, which will be directed by Frank E Flowers. The film will also star Karl Urban. 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

18 March,2024 01:36 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
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Tom Cruise uses helicopters to overcome roadworks during 'Mission: Impossible 8'

Nothing can stop Hollywood royalty Tom Cruise if he has set his mind to filming some of the most nerve-racking stunts. The Hollywood star is using helicopters to ensure that the latest 'Mission: Impossible' film isn't disrupted by roadworks, reports ‘Female First UK’. Tom has found an innovative way of ensuring that the cast and crew of 'Mission: Impossible 8' have been able to get to and from work, amid road works on the M25 in south-east England. The M25 road encircles most of Greater London. A source told The Sun newspaper: "The M25 closure is a headache for most people but not for Tom. He is so keen to keep 'Mission: Impossible 8' in production that he’s got helicopters on standby in London to fly his crew over to Longcross. It sounds excessive but delaying work on the film is a bigger problem and Tom is such a professional - he’d move heaven and earth to keep the show on the road.” The source further mentioned, quoted by ‘Female First UK’, “Staff on the movie or stars who are needed for filming have been told if they can’t get to Longcross because of the M25 closures they’ll be flown in by chopper. It’s a feat that is just like a scene out of one of Tom’s films.” Last year, Hayley Atwell admitted to feeling inspired by Tom. The 41-year-old actress has worked with Tom, 61, on the 'Mission: Impossible' franchise, and Hayley confessed to being wowed by his work ethic, describing her co-star as "deeply inspiring". The actress told 'ET Canada': "He’s a one-man studio.” “There is nothing this man doesn’t know about movie-making and the cinematic experience for the audience,” 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

18 March,2024 07:55 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANS
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'The King's Speech' screenwriter David Seidler passes away at 86

David Seidler, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of 'The King's Speech', died Saturday while on a fly-fishing expedition in New Zealand. He was 86, reported Variety. "David was in the place he loved most in the world -- New Zealand -- doing what gave him the greatest peace which was fly-fishing," his longtime manager Jeff Aghassi said in a statement. "If given the chance, it is exactly as he would have scripted it." Seidler earned an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for Tom Hooper's 2010 film 'The King's Speech', which starred Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, and Helena Bonham Carter. The historical drama also won Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor. The theatrical version of 'The King's Speech' has been translated into over a half-dozen languages and performed on four continents. The drama was meant to move to Broadway after being presented at the Wyndham's Theatre in London's West End in 2012, but the COVID epidemic cut it short in 2020. Seidler wrote multiple TV movies, including "Onassis: The Richest Man in the World" (1988), "Tucker: The Man and His Dream" (1988), "Whose Child Is This? The War for Baby Jessica" (1993), "Dancing in the Dark" (1995), "Come on, Get Happy: The Partridge Family Story" (1999) and "By Dawn's Early Light" (2001). He also wrote episodes for series such as "Adventures of the Seaspray," "Days of Our Lives," "Another World," "General Hospital," "The Wonderful World of Disney" and "Son of the Dragon." Seidler is survived by his adult children, Marc and Maya, 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

18 March,2024 07:46 AM IST | Washington | ANI
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Sobhita Dhulipala on 'Monkey Man': Dream to be part of Dev Patel's vision

Actor Sobhita Dhulipala says she is super excited to make her Hollywood debut with "Monkey Man", in which she features alongside "Lion" star Dev Patel. The "Night Manager" actor talked about the much-awaited movie on the sidelines of the Lakmé Fashion Week X FDCI here. "It's my first time working in a new industry, it's Hollywood. So that is super exciting for me," Dhulipala, 31, told PTI. "Monkey Man" marks the directorial debut of Patel, the star of multiple Oscar-winning movie "Slumdog Millionaire" as well as films like "Hotel Mumbai", "The Personal History of David Copperfield" and "The Green Knight". Inspired by the legend of Lord Hanuman, "Monkey Man" is set in Mumbai and features Patel as Kid, a man on a quest for vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to systemically victimise the poor and powerless. Dhulipala features in the movie alongside a host of Indian actors, including Sikander Kher, Makarand Deshpande, Pitobash and Vipin Sharma. "Mine is not a big part but at the end of the day, it is a dream to be a part of Dev Patel's vision," Dhulipala said. The actor, also known for her performances in "Made In Heaven" series and films "Raman Raghav 2.0", "Major" and Mani Ratnam's "Ponniyin Selvan", said she had an amazing time attending the world premiere of the movie at the South By Southwest (SXSW) film festival in Austin, Texas, earlier this week. "I just came back from the world premiere at Austin. It was amazing, what a beautiful reception. I had goosebumps from the whole experience. People were hooting, cheering, clapping and screaming. There was a standing ovation," Dhulipala said. Set to be released in theatres on April 5, "Monkey Man" is produced by Patel, Jomon Thomas, Jordan Peele, Win Rosenfeld, Ian Cooper, Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, Christine Haebler, and Anjay Nagpal. Patel has developed the movie from a story idea he had and wrote the screenplay along with Paul Angunawela and John Collee. The movie has received glowing reviews from critics at the SXSW with many hailing the actor's performance and the action sequences. 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

18 March,2024 07:01 AM IST | Mumbai | PTI
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Robert Downey Jr talks about his Hollywood journey after Oscar win

The 'Oppenheimer' star Robert Downey Jr, who will next play four characters in HBO's spy drama The Sympathiser (coming April 14), spoke about his journey from uninsurable actor to Oscar winner, reported People. Accepting the Best Supporting Actor award, Downey peppered his deadpan speech with emotional moments, addressing the years he spent in the grip of drug addiction in the late '90s and early 2000s. He thanked his wife for "loving me back to life," along with his longtime lawyer, joking that the attorney had spent half of their 40 years together "trying to get me insured and bailing me out." "I think if you develop a moral psychology, things are a lot easier," Downey, 58, told People in this week's cover story. "And I think it's hard to explain away certain behaviours when there are ways to heal. So I have a lot of empathy for them, and I also am a little bit sceptical about anyone who doesn't lean into what they can do to improve the state of their compass. That's all." Standing next to him, Downey's wife Susan added, "I feel like anyone's journey, no matter how fraught or positive, whatever it is, it is your journey. There's nothing we would do differently." Away from the spotlight, people close to Downey say he has retained a low-key emphasis on helping others. "His ways are heartwarming," said fellow 'Avengers' star Jeremy Renner, who was in the ICU last January following his horrific snowplow accident. He noted that Downey checked in on him constantly. "We ended up having great chats on FaceTime like we were dating or something," recalled Renner. The couple, who have been married for 18 years and work together at their producing company Team Downey, have built a strong foundation at home. As a rule, they don't go two weeks without seeing each other, and family dinners are both joyful and punctual. "We all love his playfulness," says Susan, sharing how Downey often leads word or improv games with his kids at the table. "Here's the interesting thing," she says. "I came from an incredibly stable household and Robert's was, let's say, less than that. And yet he's the one who brings the real kind of homey-ness to it, and I just make sure everything's working and running well." From equipping the home with pancake art tools to singing loudly at jam sessions with kids Exton (12), Avri (9), and Indio (30), Downey leans in. "He really cares about whatever they care about," said Susan. "I think that he craves and therefore wants to provide the stability that probably he didn't necessarily have." Downey told People his home life provides him with focus. "It just gives me, honestly, something to attach my neurosis to that's positive," he says. "And I love when I can ask [Susan] if she thinks we should paint the kitchen a different color or if maybe a new rug in her office, whatever. I'm not saying that I'm like a fledgling interior designer. But there's two kinds of people and I'm the kind that cares about the drapes." The Academy Awards provided another full-circle experience for Downey when Oppenheimer won Best Picture with a familiar face at the microphone. "It's crazy that Al Pacino, one of my favourite human beings on earth, presented Best Picture," Downey told People. "And it's also crazy that, I think, deservedly he won the first time I was nominated [in 1993 for Chaplin], for Scent of a Woman," he said, 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

18 March,2024 05:57 AM IST | Washington | ANI
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Sound check: Snap review of new music

Justin Timberlake’s new albumWorth your time: Yes If you can continue to consume Justin Timberlake’s work amid the multiple controversies he has courted, (which side of cancel culture are you on?) his latest album, Everything I Thought It Was, is certainly attractive. Timberlake packs in assorted genres of music in this 18-track offering that speaks to his strengths.

18 March,2024 05:19 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist Team
Ed Sheeran

The Ed yatra

Having taken 55 minutes to navigate a distance that should have taken 10, we prepare ourselves to ‘face the music’ for turning up late to Ed Sheeran’s concert. Three kilometres away from the venue, we take a decision—the traffic has come to a halt for a while, the ETA is set at 43 minutes, and gates close in 30. We’re in the ‘comfy shoes’ that were part of the ‘Ed essentials’ mentioned on the ticket, we’ve skipped our morning run, and know that we could cover the distance on foot in 20. The move is a bit extreme, or so we think, before meeting concert-goers on the way, making the journey like devotees would while turning up to religious sites. How long have you been walking for, I ask a few. “45 minutes,” says one, who abandoned her car at the foot of the Bandra-Worli Sea Link to make it in time for her date with Ed. “30,” says another, “25,” say two more. As we get closer, this crowd grows larger. We can’t help but chuckle at the complaints of grumbling parents, and annoyed boyfriends. Welcome to Ed’s concert! When he did the rounds of London’s pubs as an aspiring artiste looking to break into the music industry, Ed Sheeran, then 18, recalls walking in each time with a song that he supposed would “change my life”. ‘The big break’ that all artistes seek, wouldn’t be elusive, he was certain, after he cracked a number that he was sure would be “the one”. “I stepped in, played the song, and nobody cared,” summarises Ed, 33. But he played it again the next time, and then again, until “some people” paid heed to his work, and then some more. It’s the song that earned him a record deal, and subsequently opened doors for him across the world. Revealing this chapter of his life ahead of his rendition of A-Team—a folk ballad about a commercial sex worker addicted to a ‘class A’ drug, and one that went on to climb the charts in 2011 as the lead single of his debut album—the Brit singer compels us to consume the song we’ve heard umpteen times, with a hint of novelty.  Stories unite individuals across the globe, and Ed surely knows how to tell his, masterfully. Be it in his interviews, or songwriting, his ability to articulate emotions has always tugged at people’s heartstrings. At his Mumbai concert on Saturday, he peppers his two-hour-30-minute set with many such memories that led to the making of his hit tracks, Dancing with my eyes closed, Thinking out loud, and Lego house.  Ed welcomed Diljit for a rendition As concert-goers would know, the ambience created by live performers is usually solitary—while the Backstreet Boys brought the party to Mumbai with their act last year, Westlife delivered a melodic nod to the ’90s with their lilting renditions. Ed, however, doesn’t stop at one. If he has the crowd grooving to Sing at one moment, he has them hum to Happier in the next. Soon after, he delivers a vibrant melody of his 2019 album, No 6 Collaborations Project. He encourages the lot to croon along to his less popular numbers (“if you don’t know the lyrics, make up your own”), and also chides them before belting out his chart-topper, Thinking out loud (“if you don’t know the lyrics to this one, you’re at the wrong concert”). So engrossing is his delivery that one can barely bring awareness to the precise moments when they stop singing along, only to draw their full attention to his arresting renditions. At times, he has the audience partake in competition—having them warm-up their vocal chords with exercises, and then pitting one half of the crowd against the other. “This half is louder than that,” he jokes, subsequently training them to pull off the backing chorus, against which he goes on to render his songs. And when he’s done with this game of play, he quietly recedes to his mic to deliver yet another balladic number that brings the air to a standstill.  Delivering these renditions appears meditative for Ed. His prowess as a performer is made evident in the fact that only a vigilant listener would be able to differentiate his live renditions from his studio-recorded numbers. And yet, at no point during his set does he lose sight of the fact that he is here to entertain. Having spent days in the company of Bollywood folk before his concert, Ed packs in many surprises for his desi fans. He brings the crowd to its feet when Gen-Z’s favourite aritste Armaan Malik joins him for a bit-sized rendition of 2Step (Armaan had previously collaborated with Ed to create an Indian version of the song), and, towards the close of his act, surprises them by welcoming Diljit Dosanjh on stage to render the latter’s popular Punjabi number, Lover. In a moment that’s fortunately been captured on several cameras, Diljit appears as puzzled as the audience when Ed belts out the Punjabi chorus of his track during the live act.   The last leg of his Mathematics tour that was brought to India by BookMyShow was supported by animated visuals that did justice to his songs. “We plan to perform in more cities next year,” he promises.   Stories unite individuals across the globe, and Ed surely knows how to tell his, masterfully. Be it in his interviews, or songwriting, his ability to articulate emotions has always tugged at people’s heartstrings

17 March,2024 10:12 PM IST | Mumbai | Sonia Lulla
Bradley Cooper with Gigi Hadid

Bradley Cooper, Gigi Hadid spotted kissing

Bradley Cooper, who was recently seen in Maestro, was seen cosying up with Gigi Hadid. They were seen sharing a kiss, while dining outside together at an Italian restaurant in New York City, claim reports. The couple could be seen leaning into one another and looking affectionate as they mingled with Queer Eye stars Tan France and Antoni Porowski, among others, at what appeared to be a group dinner at the West Village hotspot. As per reports, the dinner appeared to be a celebration for Porowski’s 40th birthday. “Happy birthday Angel @antoni”, Hadid wrote in an Instagram story, accompanied by a video that appeared to show Porowski blowing out candles on a birthday cake. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever

17 March,2024 07:15 AM IST | Washington | Agencies
Alec Baldwin

Prison time for Alec?

Hollywood star Alec Baldwin, who is facing charges of involuntary manslaughter in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, was offered a deal last October to plead to a misdemeanour. According to a filing made public, he apparently served no jail time in the accidental shooting on the set of Rust. But before he could decide whether to accept the terms, prosecutors withdrew the offer and told his lawyers they would seek to indict him, the filing states. As per reports, Baldwin was indicted in January on a felony charge of involuntary manslaughter, and now faces up to 18 months in prison if convicted at trial in July. The latest revelation about the retracted plea offer was included among hundreds of pages of material made public on Friday as part of Baldwin’s effort to throw out the case. According to the documents, special prosecutor Kari Morrissey offered “a plea deal identical to the petty misdemeanour deal accepted by Dave Halls”. Halls, the first assistant director on Rust, did not serve prison time after pleading last year to a count of negligent handling of a deadly weapon. Instead, he was given six months of unsupervised probation, a $500 fine, 24 hours of community service, and an order to take a firearm safety class. The filing states that the offer was made on October 5, and Baldwin was given until October 27 to decide whether to accept it. However, as per the filing on October 17, prosecutors informed Baldwin’s lawyer that the deal was off and they were proceeding to the grand jury. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever

17 March,2024 07:13 AM IST | Washington | Agencies
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