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J. Kim Murphy Tom Cruise is king at the domestic box office once again.Paramount’s “Top Gun: Maverick” is soaring to the top of the charts for its second weekend of release, drawing in a commanding $25 million on Friday from 4,751 locations.

The important and "amazing" work of a group supporting people affected by addiction has been honoured during a link-up with a sister organisation.

A family affair. For the WWE’s legendary McMahons, professional wrestling is in their blood.

TOWIE favourite Bobby Norris has revealed his "main worry" before joining the cast of Celebrity Karaoke Club.The 35-year-old reality star is set to take to the karaoke stage alongside a group of famous faces.However, he's told Daily Star that he did have some reservations before signing up to take part in the star-studded ITV2 show.Bobby said: "My main worry was 'Am I going to be the worst person when I get the mic in my hand?' but then I kept telling myself it's not Simon Cowell sat there with a record deal so you really haven't got to be Britney Spears or anything like that."This year news of the karaoke club has travelled across the pond, with Selling Sunset Star Chrishell Stause due to take to the stage in the hopes of winning the crown.She will join Bobby, Karim Zeroual, Laura Anderson, Kaz Kamwi A’Whora, Donna Preston, Chloe Sims, Callum Izzard, Matt Evers, Arron Crascall and Queen Mojo, as they take to the karaoke stage to give the performance of a lifetime."We got a right range of talent, but that's the beauty of karaoke," Bobby said."You haven't got to be Adele and I don't think Ed Sheehan is going to be worried."There's definitely a couple of surprises.

On the mend. Queen Elizabeth II skipped several Platinum Jubilee events amid health concerns, though Duchess Kate has since opened up about how the queen is feeling.

Good friend and hairdresser to Meghan Markle, George Northwood has taken to Instagram to share a little insight into Meghan and Prince Harry’s two children, three year old Archie and one year old Lilibet. George shared a selection of photos of Meghan, 40, and Harry, 37, as they attended the Queen's  Jubilee celebrations on their first public visit to the UK in two years. The hairdresser captioned the snaps: “So nostalgic and wonderful to be reunited Harry, Meghan and their family in the UK.

Johnny Depp his ‘hero’ amid the actor’s court case with ex-wife Amber Heard. The singer, 28, had taken to his Instagram story to share a snap of him in a pub with Johnny, 58, and Jeff Beck, 77, after a verdict was reached finding him victorious in his defamation case with Amber, 36.  Sam had taken a selfie with the stars, on which he wrote: ‘Some serious heroes’.

KRISTEN Stewart looks picture purr-fect as she heads to the premiere of her new movie. The US actress, 32, dressed like superhero character Catwoman, at the New York VIP screening of director David Cronenberg’s Crimes of the Future.

IN recent years Love Island seems to have dialled down on the raunchy sex scenes - but the show has had some very memorable romps. As the hit ITV2 show - returning to screens on Monday - has gone on over the years, producers have started to show less of the islanders’ sexy time, for fear of "ruining their lives".

Johnny Depp his ‘hero’ amid the actor’s court case with ex-wife Amber Heard.The singer, 28, had taken to his Instagram story to share a snap of him in a pub with Johnny, 58, and Jeff Beck, 77, after a verdict was reached finding him victorious in his defamation case with Amber, 36. Sam had taken a selfie with the stars, on which he wrote: ‘Some serious heroes’. The singer faced backlash for the photo and swiftly deleted it, with some fans not agreeing with the verdict of the case. He took to his Instagram story on Saturday to address the photo, writing: ‘I want to apologise. I was invited to briefly meet a musical legend and an actor who has been in almost every film I’ve watched growing up.‘I went – we chatted music and without thinking I took a photo and posted it as it was pretty surreal.‘Using the word “heroes” was meant in reference to their careers, but in the context of the trial was severely misinformed. ‘I now realise that it was a poor choice of words and timing, but that’s irrelevant.

Sony has announced that the PlayStation 5 has reached 20million units sold worldwide, confirming it is planning on ramping up production this year.As reported by GamesIndustry.biz, Sony revealed the news on June 3 saying the PS5 would’ve reached the milestone far earlier if it was not for the global shortage of console components following its launch in November 2020.“We are thrilled to share that Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has sold more than 20 million PlayStation 5 consoles globally,” said Veronica Rogers, senior vice president, head of global sales and business operations at Sony.“Since PS5’s launch, our teams have worked tirelessly to deliver a truly next-gen gaming console that has won the world over and we want to take this time to thank the fans for their support.“Your passion for the PlayStation brand is what drives us and what inspires us to innovate new technology, engineer the future of gaming, and continue creating the best place to play,” Rogers added.The head of global sales and business operations also went on to address the PlayStation fans who have yet to get their hands on the current-gen console, confirming that the company is planning on producing more this year.“To those fans who have yet to get their hands on a console, please know that we are planning on a significant ramp-up in PS5 production this year and we are working endlessly to make sure that PlayStation 5 is available for everyone who wants one,” Rogers said.In other news, sources close to the lead developer of Abandoned, Hasan Kahraman, have claimed that progress on the PlayStation 5 title has stalled, but Blue Box Games has said otherwise, saying: “It is in development.”

Stacey Solomon has taken to Instagram to celebrate a landmark moment at Pickle Cottage which she shares with her fiance Joe Swash and four children.The Tap to Tidy star, 32, reflected on the long journey they've undertaken to renovate their outdoor pool, with it finally being completed yesterday in time for the long weekend. It comes after Stacey previously admitted she felt "embarassed" to share pool updates with her fans.In view of her 5.2million followers, the flame-haired star celebrated the outside area being finished in time for the Platinum jubilee weekend.Stacey wrote: "Hello everyone, today was a very exciting day...

Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick are continuing their campaign against gun violence and issued a heartfelt message and photo on National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Following the tragic Texas school shooting, the Hollywood power couple took to Instagram and united for a photo in which they were both wearing orange baseball caps. MORE: Kevin Bacon supported by daughter Sosie following deaths of co-starsThe image was taken at their family home and Kevin added it to Instagram, writing: "This #NationalGunViolenceAwarenessDay @kyrasedgwickofficial and I wear orange for everyone who has lost a loved one to gun violence. WATCH: Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick's love story "Show your support this weekend by sharing your photo with #WearOrange and text the word ACT to 644-33 to join the @everytown movement."Their fans supported them as they commented: "My thoughts, prayers and support, are with everyone who has lost a loved one to gun violence, and I'm so heartbroken," and actor, Steve Guttenberg wrote: "You both are such caring and action oriented people. Kyra and Kevin thank you for making our world better every day."MORE: Sosie Bacon 'so sad' in new post following dad Kevin Bacon's tragic newsMORE: Kevin Bacon faces heartache as co-star passes away from cancerThis isn't the first time the pair have spoken out about the issue.

Ebanie Bridges now needs no introduction to boxing fans - but the Australian hasn't always enjoyed superstardom.Bridges, 35, is the reigning IBF female bantamweight champion, following her unanimous points win over Argentine fighter Maria Roman in Leeds. But it's not just her in-ring ability as that has propelled her into the headlines, with the 'Blonde Bomber' not shy to flaunt other assets.She's become infamous for wearing racy lingerie during weigh-ins, once forcing blushing promoter Eddie Hearn to look elsewhere.

Money Saving Expert's Martin Lewis has revealed a clever airport hack that could save holidaymakers hundreds this summer.

A Lanarkshire MSP has welcomed funding for people with Long Covid in South Lanarkshire.

Shaun Ryder has opened up about why he can't stand Alison Hammond.The Celebrity Gogglebox star reckons he "detests" the national icon after first clashing with her on ITV's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!Earlier this year, Shaun and Allison allegedly clashed behind the scenes of Dancing On Ice, as they were both sitting in the audience supporting their pals.When asked if they've spoken since, Shaun exclusively told the Daily Star: "No, no, she doesn't like me and I detest her that's allowed we don't like each other."You know when two people just clash, she was in the jungle with me 12 years ago and you know when two people meet and you instantly know you just don't get on, and we don't, but we can't all get on."But would Shaun go on the skating show himself?"Noway, Dancing On Ice is too dangerous, I cant do that I've got two f***ing false hips, " Shaun quipped.

Prince Andrew has hit the top 20 of the UK singles chart as the Queen celebrates her Platinum Jubilee.Essex punk band The K--ts released their version of the children's rhyme The Grand Old Duke of York, in which they reference the prince's financial settlement to Virginia Giuffre, who brought a civil sexual assault case against him in the United States.The Duke of York has strongly denied all wrongdoing but stepped down from his royal duties when the case was ended in March this year.The song, Prince Andrew Is A Sweaty N---e', was close behind Hold My Hand by Lady Gaga, which features in the film Top Gun: The Maverick.Speaking to NME (New Musical Express), the band's frontman K--- said: "For me, having grown up with the folklore around The Sex Pistols’ God Save The Queen getting robbed of the top spot in ’77, a Jubilee celebration has always felt like it could be a good chance to air any grievances one may have with our unelected head of state and her feckless offspring." The K---s’ previous two singles, Boris Johnson is a F------ C--- and Boris Johnson is Still a F------ C--- both reached number five in the UK singles chart in 2020 and 2021 respectively as they attempted to score a Christmas Number One.Meanwhile, Liam Gallagher has secured his fourth solo UK number one album with his latest release C’Mon You Know.Gallagher, 49, has previously achieved the top spot as a solo artist with As You Were in 2017, Why Me? Why Not in 2019 and MTV Unplugged in 2020.

Hailey Bieber and husbandJustin Bieber shared a steamy kiss during a dinner outing at Cipriani in New York, following his Friday night show at the Barclays center.The model, 25, and the Canadian crooner, 28, showed off their continued passion for each other, locking lips as they sat together. Justin later gave his wife a kiss from up above, as he stood behind her chair.Hailey seemed appreciative of the romantic gesture, closing her eyes and placing both of her hands around her husband's neck.

In January 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced that they were stepping away from their royal duties and planned to split their time between the UK and North America, where they now live with their family in Montecito, California.When asked about her thoughts on the couple's departure to California, Jo told how the couple can do "whatever they want."She said: "They can do what they want, they're young, they're free."Whatever they want to do, it's not it's not up to me to have an opinion about what they do, it's not my business."In 2020 Harry and Meghan announced their shock departure from the Firm, while also revealing they will spend more time in North America.The pair had initially spent time in Canada before relocating to California, where they are now based with their two children, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor and Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor.The duo are set to make the journey to the Uk this week where the Queen will meet her great-granddaughter Lillibet for the first time.According to royal insiders, the Queen is set to spend Lillibet's first birthday with her, along with Harry, Meghan and Archie.

A new yoga class has been launched at a Rutherglen community centre with the aim of ending mental health stigma.