Matt Smith to play villain in Star Wars: Starfighter
Matt Smith, known for his roles in House of the Dragon and Star Wars: Starfighter, is set to join Shawn Levy’s film Star Wars: Starfighter. The film, set five years after Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, will feature Ryan Gosling and Mia Goth. Smith, who previously revealed his involvement in The Rise of Skywalker, will play the antagonist. He has a successful career, including his role as the Eleventh Doctor in Doctor Who and Netflix’s The Crown. Levy has previously directed Deadpool & Wolverine and The Adam Project on Netflix. Star Wars: Starfighter is set to release on May 28, 2027. (PTI)
Justin Bieber’s son Jack debuts in new music video
Justin Bieber’s son, Jack Blues, has made his music video debut on August 5. The black-and-white video features special appearances by Bieber’s wife Hailey Bieber and their 11-month-old son, Jack. The video starts with Bieber playing with Jack on a boat, then switches to Jack’s legs kicking in the water. The video includes Bieber kissing Jack’s toes, a close-up of the nearly 1-year-old reaching for the camera, a shot of the family sitting together on the back of a boat, and a clip of Hailey holding onto her son in the water. This is not the first time Bieber has brought his son into his musical endeavors. On July 7, Bieber shared snaps of his son joining him in the music studio, with Jack standing by a coffee table surrounded by Bieber and his friends. The couple married in September 2018 and announced their first child together in May 2024. (IANS)
Joe Jonas reflects on raising daughters after life with brothers
Singer-songwriter Joe Jonas and his brothers Nick and Kevin Jonas have shared their experiences raising two daughters and how their perspective on life has changed since they grew up with only brothers. The brothers appeared on Amy Poehler’s podcast Good Hang, discussing their brotherly bond and their experiences as parents. Joe compared his childhood to raising his and ex-wife Sophie Turner’s daughters, Willa and Delphine, and credited their “superstar” mother, Denise, for raising four sons. She instilled an understanding of how to be nice guys to women and was the boss in raising them. Jonas and Turner welcomed their daughters during their marriage from 2019 to 2023. Kevin and his wife Danielle Jonas also have two daughters, Alena Rose and Valentina Angelina. Nick is also the father of daughter Malti, whom he shares with his wife, Priyanka Chopra Jonas. (IANS)
Rashmika Mandanna sports politician look, hints at new role
Rashmika Mandanna, an actress known for her glamorous style, has recently shared a photo of herself in a politician’s avatar, sparking speculation about her upcoming film or series. The striking look, which is more suited to a cabinet meeting than a red-carpet event, has sparked a strong, authoritative vibe. Rashmika is also gearing up for her upcoming film The Girlfriend, directed by Rahul Ravindran and starring Deekshith Shetty in the lead role. She also has Thama, an intense love story set against a violent backdrop, directed by Aditya Sarpotdar. She will also star in Mysaa, an emotional action thriller directed by Rawindra Pulle and produced by Ajay and Anil Sayyapureddy. The actress is also gearing up for the release of her upcoming film The Girlfriend on September 5. (IANS)