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Hindustan Times
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
War anxiety plaguing your mind? Here are 5 feel good films to distract yourself over the weekend
The sensitive India-Pakistan dynamic has been traversing a tumultuous terrain following the Pahalgam attack on April 22, ensued by the retaliatory Operation Sindoor, dated May 7. The last two nights have been a particularly tense time, with nationwide mock drills and a consistent barrage of drones, missiles and artillery fire coming in from Pakistan, the latter of which was successfully intercepted and battled by the Indian defence forces. The night of May 8 in particular, could have been rather taxing given the sea of misinformation swarming the internet and further plauging war anxiety-wrecked minds. If you can't seem to peel your eyes off the news channels and social media but at the same time find your chest tightening and stomach dropping every other moment, it's time to allow yourself the grace to put a pause to all the information clouding your head. So here's an airtight binge list for the weekend ahead — this may not entirely put your mind to rest, but will definitely let your face break into a few much-needed smiles. Cameron Crowe's 1996 film Jerry Maguire, is as whole and wholesome a light drama can get. After getting fired from his job for exposing the illegal loopholes of the industry, Jerry Maguire, a sports agent, starts his own agency. But he has only one client to help him make it, or fail. Tom Cruise and Renee Zellweger star. Will Gluck directs a hilariously raw and effortlessly comedic Emma Stone in 2010 hit Easy A. Olive cooks up a story about losing her virginity to seem cool to her best friend, overheard by the wrong lot — what ensues is a hilariously sad game of Chinese whisper. If you think you've outgrown teen trials, tribulations and resolutions, Easy A will definitely change your mind. A laughter riot with a soul. That's the only worthy way to describe Frank Coraci's 2014 film Blended. You don't even need to hear the plot on this one — just know that on-screen soulmates Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore lead the charge. 2015 Nancy Meyers film The Intern is the perfect example of life not stopping, till you decide it to be so. Seventy-year-old Ben Whittaker realises that retirement isn't an enjoyable experience and decides to take on a packed gig as an intern at a booming online fashion startup led by a brilliant but chaotic boss. Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway star. Getting on a plane for a quick trip may not be the best plan of action right now. So it only makes sense to hit play on THE OG aeroplane watch, 2018 Jon M Chu film Crazy Rich Asians. The plot follows Rachel and Nick's humble love story as it stands strong against the biases of his family, one of the richest in the country. Constance Wu and Henry Golding's chemistry is on fire in the most (happy) tear-jerking way possible. Stay safe, and know when to switch off your brain.
USA Today
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Amanda Bynes joins OnlyFans but says she won't post 'sleazy content'
Amanda Bynes joins OnlyFans but says she won't post 'sleazy content' Show Caption Hide Caption Amanda Bynes has joined OnlyFans Former Nickeldeon star Amanda Bynes has joined OnlyFans but has insisted that she won't be posting "any sleazy" content. Bang Showbiz Amanda Bynes is interacting with her fans in a new way. The former child star took to Instagram on Monday to share that she would be joining OnlyFans, but only to connect with her followers. "I'm on onlyfans now! Disclaimer: I'm doing onlyfans to chat with my fans through dm's. I won't be posting any sleazy content," she wrote on her Instagram story. "Excited to join." OnlyFans is an internet content subscription service that has gained a reputation for NSFW content. The platform has become synonymous with the adult entertainment industry and sexual content, but stars from Bella Thorne to "The Sopranos" star Drea de Matteo have made headlines for using the platform, where creators can earn money from users – or "fans" – who pay a monthly membership fee to access their exclusive content. In late 2023, Bynes, 39, released a podcast with friend and biochemist Paul Sieminski, which ended after one episode with tattoo artist Dahlia Moth. She said at the time that the pair planned to "interview our friends, and then we're hoping to take it mainstream and interview celebrities and artists." Drake Bell reminisces on former Nick co-star Amanda Bynes: A 'dynamite force of nature' Outside of her brief stint as a podcast host, Bynes has largely stayed out of the spotlight in the past decade. The "Amanda Show," "Hairspray" and "What a Girl Wants" actress has not received any acting credits since 2010's "Easy A." During this time, Bynes also began making headlines for her personal struggles. In 2013, Bynes was placed on a psychiatric hold after having a public breakdown that included a series of legal troubles and outlandish appearances. Her mother was then granted a conservatorship over the actress, which remained in place until 2022. Bynes was reportedly placed on a 72-hour psychiatric hold in 2023 following a canceled appearance at the pop culture convention 90s Con. Concerns arise about Amanda Bynes: A look back on her career, mental health journey Late last month, Bynes' former "The Amanda Show" co-stars Drake Bell and Josh Peck discussed their fellow Nickelodeon alum. Bell and Peck reunited for a candid interview on the latter's podcast "Good Guys" podcast about their friendship, the documentary series "Quiet on Set" and their relationship with Bynes today. Bell fondly recalled Bynes' charisma as a young performer, likening her to Jennifer Aniston's breakout "Friends" character Rachel Green. "She was the biggest thing on the planet to me," he said. "All I've ever experienced with Amanda was just like this dynamite force of nature when it comes to talent," Bell told Peck. "Watching her was like watching Carol Burnett, was like watching Tracey Ullman." When asked if he's stayed in touch with Bynes over the years, Bell revealed the former child actors reconnected via text message around 2017 after Bell had seen media coverage of Bynes. Peck added that he runs into the "She's the Man" star "every two to three years." Contributing: Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY
