Mind of Mine by Zayn Malik: Debut solo album by the former One Direction singer, released one year after his departure from the boy band; includes the single ‘Pillowtalk’ as well as the song ‘Wrong’ (featuring Kehlani).
Star
Alyson Renae Michalka Ringer
Born on the 25th of March 1989 in California, U.S.
Older sister of actress Amanda Joy Michalka.
Made her acting debut in the Disney Channel series Phil of the Future (2004 - 2006). Has subsequently appeared in the television series Hellcats (2010 - 2011), Two and a Half Men (2013 - 2014), and iZombie (2015 - present) as well as the films Bandslam (2009), Easy A (2010), and The Roommate (2011).
Upcoming projects include the comedy film Killing Winston Jones.
Is also in the band Aly & AJ (also known as 78violet) with her sister. They have released three albums - Into the Rush (2005), Acoustic Hearts of Winter (2006), and Insomniatic (2007) - and have been working on their fourth record.
Has been married to film producer Stephen Ringer since June 2015.
Can play the piano and guitar.
Also born today: Big Sean, Ryan Lewis, Katharine McPhee, Jenny Slate, Lee Pace, Sarah Jessica Parker, Marcia Cross, Brenda Strong, Elton John, Aretha Franklin
* Movies
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (starring Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg) - action, follow-up to Man of Steel (2013); Batman (Affleck) and Superman (Cavill) must put aside their differences to stop Lex Luthor (Eisenberg).
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (starring Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Elena Kampouris) - comedy, sequel to My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); the Portokalos family gets back together for another wedding.
I Saw the Light (starring Tom Hiddleston, Elizabeth Olsen) - biographical drama; based on the brief life of country music singer Hank Williams (Hiddleston), chronicling his rise to fame and sudden death.
They’re Watching (starring Brigid Brannagh, David Alpay, Dimitri Diatchenko) - horror comedy; the crew of a home improvement television show is attacked by angry, superstitious villagers.
Celeb Tweets
Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack): First thought when opening my laptop every morning: “Let us now discover fresh outrage.”
Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn): I really hope Batman vs. Superman is just them facing each other 3 feet apart, taking turns punching for 2 1/2 hours.
Bette Midler (@BetteMidler): Daylight Savings time moves us an hour forward this weekend. Meanwhile, Trump rallies are moving us 50 years backwards!
Spotlight
Zootopia
Voice cast: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Idris Elba, J.K. Simmons, Tommy Chong, Octavia Spencer, Jenny Slate
Directors: Byron Howard, Rich Moore
Tagline: Welcome to the urban jungle.
Animation; an idealistic cop rabbit (Goodwin) and a con artist fox (Bateman) must work together to solve a case and uncover a conspiracy.
Is titled Zootropolis in some territories.
Is the 55th Walt Disney Animated Classics feature.
Had a budget of $150 million; has made around $480 million in its first two weeks.
Has received very positive reviews from critics, who have praised its themes, smart humour, and well-developed characters.
Is the fourth consecutive Disney animated feature - after Wreck-It Ralph (2012), Frozen (2013), and Big Hero 6 (2014) - with Alan Tudyk voicing a character in an antagonistic role.
Scored by Michael Giacchino. Soundtrack includes the song ‘Try Everything’ sung by Shakira who also voices the role of a gazelle in the movie.
