Cher 'saved Val Kilmer's life' in cancer battle: Their extraordinary enduring love

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentRevolutionary U.S. producer Jason Blum, known for shepherding hit horror franchises such as “Paranormal Activity” and “The Purge,” and more recently the films “Whiplash,” “Get Out,” and Spike Lee’s “BlacKkKlansman,” will be honored by the Locarno Film Festival with its Raimondo Rezzonico Prize for a producer who epitomizes the indie ethos.The prominent Swiss fest dedicated to international indie cinema will be celebrating Blum on its Piazza Grande square, which is Europe’s largest outdoor screening venue, on the evening of Aug.

Naomi Campbell shared the precious moment her daughter took her first steps on Monday.The 52 year old posted a couple of photos on Instagram capturing her 13 month old baby girl on her feet as she held hands with her mum surrounded by green fields outdoors. Naomi welcomed a daughter in May 2021 and has recently given more glimpses of the little one recently, although she has not revealed her face. The baby girl looked like a mini fashionista in the latest snap shared, as she was seen dressed in a pink jumper and trousers set, with a light blue bow in her hair and a pair of white trainers.

Michael Owen once admitted that he was jealous of the bond between his wife Louise and his eldest daughter, 19 year old Love Island star Gemma. The former Liverpool and England footballing hero made the confession in his 2014 autobiography, detailing a fraught time in his mental health after his football glory. Writing in his 2020 autobiography Reboot, Michael said: "To my surprise, I found myself standing at a figurative cliff edge in 2014.

Nicola Adams' pregnant girlfriend Ella Baig showed off her growing baby bump in a cut-out mini dress as the pair attended the Lightyear premiere in London on Monday.The 24 year old is currently expecting her first child with Nicola, 39.The couple delightedly announced that they're set to become parents in February, and recently revealed that they are having a baby boy. Ella and Nicola made a stylish entrance along at Cineworld Leicester Square event, with Ella wearing a black form-fitting dress with long sleeves and wide cut-out panels across the stomach area, revealing her expanding tummy.

Kelsey Parker has revealed her daughter Aurelia "doesn't understand" that her dad Tom won't be coming back after his death.Tom was just 33 when he tragically passed away in March, following an 18-month battle with brain cancer. He left behind his heartbroken wife Kelsey, and their two children, daughter Aurelia, two, and son Bodhi, one. Since his death, Kelsey has been vocal about her grief and has now appeared on ITV's Lorraine show to speak about how her kids are handling his loss.

Prince William and Kate Middleton are set to move into the 'humble' four-bedroom Adelaide Cottage on the Windsor estate in the coming months, according to reports. Kate, 40, William, 39, and their children, Prince George, eight, Princess Charlotte, seven, and their youngest son, Louis, four, will make the move to the Berkshire estate, which is just a few minutes' walk from St Georges Chapel at Windsor castle.

In EastEnders this week, Ben Mitchell changes his mind about going to the police over Lewis Butler, messaging him and asking to meet. Later, Ben lies in wait for Lewis with a crowbar, ready to attack him, but is frustrated when he doesn’t show. Ben demands Kathy give him Lewis’s home address and becomes furious when she won’t, accusing her of protecting him.

TikTok clip, the blonde who recently attended the boozy brunch shared a sign that she had been on one, without having to say anything.As covered half of her face, she said: “So tell me you’ve been to a bottomless brunch without actually telling me you’ve been to a bottomless brunch… I’m going to go first.”Nat then put her full face in shot - and it is quite obvious that she got her money’s worth for the limitless boozy antics.The babe had an extremely purple coloured bruised puffy left eye to the point her eyeball was not visible at all.She jokingly said: “Boomf.”It wasn’t long until the clip went viral as it has now reached a whopping 1.5million views after only being posted for just a day.Some people even related to the obvious sign of having gone on a bottomless brunch.“Bottomless brunches are lethal!! A year ago today I went to one, slipped on a drain and broke my ankle,”one woman wrote.Another shared: “My niece went to one over weekend and broke her wrist.”And, this woman did not have much luck either.She confessed: “Last weekend. Chipped tooth, broken sofa broken blinds started on the neighbour and ended up with...

Val Kilmer was thrilled for the opportunity to reprise his role as Iceman in Top Gun: Maverick.The 62-year-old actor - who was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2015 - is famous for playing the calm, cool rival to Tom Cruise's Maverick in the original 1986 film.However, when the actor admitted in a 2013 interview will Larry King that he had not been approached about appearing in a proposed Top Gun sequel, Tom Cruise, 59, reportedly rallied the troops to ensure his buddy was included. Reunion: Val Kilmer, 62, was thrilled to be part of the cast in Top Gun: Maverick as Admiral Tom KazinskyIn an interview with People, producer Jerry Bruckheimer declared, 'Tom said he wasn't going to make the movie without him.' As such, once the final script was approved, it made allowances for Ice who had been promoted to Admiral to take part in the fun.'So the fact that he was able to do it and he worked with us on the script,' explained the producer, 'to have him there and be a part of it was a really emotional day when we filmed him.

Frail John Wayne wore wet suit under his tuxedo at last public appearanceLinkChristopher Lee did not want to play Lord of The Rings Saruman 'Awkward class with director Peter Jackson'LinkKilmer had collapsed during the night, vomiting blood, and an ambulance was called. Cher said: "Once when the paramedics showed up after he was so sick and coughing up blood, he looked at me and I looked at him and we both knew what we were thinking. .

Val Kilmer's Madmartigan will be back in the upcoming Disney+ show Willow, which is a TV series sequel to the 1988 fantasy movie of the same name.In an interview with Yahoo Entertainment, executive producer Jonathan Kasdan and returning star Warwick Davis confirmed that the 62-year-old actor, who played the heroic warrior in the original film, will be featured in the upcoming series.'Val's a huge part of this, and the first conversation I had, when Warwick and I got the greenlight to do this, was with Val,' Jonathan told Yahoo. 'Madmartigan lives on':Val Kilmer's Madmartigan will be back in the upcoming Disney+ show Willow, which is a TV series sequel to the 1988 fantasy movie of the same name.

Val Kilmer is set to have a big part in the upcoming Willow series on Disney+.

Feeling the need for speed! Ever since its debut almost four decades prior, Top Gun has been considered an American classic — and it’s finally getting a sequel.

Val Kilmer's ex-wife Joanna Whalley made a rare appearance this week.The brunette beauty - who came to fame in the 1980s with hit movies such as Scandal and Shattered - looked sensation in all black as she attended the Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, California.The 60-year-old actress was there to plug the Willow, the new Disney+ series based on the 1988 movie directed about Ron Howard which she starred in with her ex Val as well as Warwick Davis. Back in the spotlight:Val Kilmer's ex-wife Joanna Whalley made a rare appearance this week.

The film has a star-studded cast, including the likes Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer and Kelly McGillis, to mention a few.Cruise and Kilmer both feature in the release of the new film, but plenty of the old faces won't be around.In the new film, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Cruise) reunited with the son of his old friend Goose while "pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him".So where are the Top Gun cast now?Tom Cruise, 59, is one of Hollywood's biggest stars and the face of some of the big Los Angeles blockbusters like the Mission: Impossible film series.He gained even more worldwide attention n for roles in Jerry Maguire, A Few Good Men, Rain Man and even an Oscar nomination for Best Actor for Born on the Fourth of July in 1989.In his personal life, Tom has been married to three different actresses, first to Mimi Rogers, before 11 years with Nicole Kidman from 1990 to 2001 and six years with Katie Holmes from 2006.In more controversial terms, Cruise has been a keen champion of the Church of Scientology, which believes a number of things including that humans have secret abilities that can be unlocked."Iceman" Val Kilmer has also had a very successful career, but tragedy has struck him more recently in the form of a tough cancer battle.Val is perhaps best known for his role as Bruce Wayne in 1995 film Batman Forever, or the much-loved Jim Morrison in The Doors and even more revered music star Elvis Presley in True Romance.Central to his impressive career was his voice, but a tragic turn of events means that Kilmer is now suffering the effects of throat cancer.

Tom Cruise and the creative team behind, there were many factors to consider when it came to developing the long-awaited sequel to the beloved 1986 action flick. From a storyline that brought Cruise's character, Pete «Maverick» Mitchell, back on board with a cast of talented young recruits, to the logistics of filming in real-life fighter jets, the producers and stars pulled out all the stops to create a jaw-dropping follow-up to the high-flying original.Of course, that also meant answering some questions about Maverick's closest relationships from the original film.

As tough as Iceman. Val Kilmer has been on a health journey ever since he was diagnosed with throat cancer more than five years ago.

Top Gun who was a rival to Tom Cruise’s “Maverick. " While its sequel Top Gun: Maverick has the return of Tom Cruise, a Top Gun movie would be nothing without “Iceman. ” After begging for a role in Top Gun: Maverick, Val Kilmer's wish came true.

Val Kilmer's cameo in Top Gun: Maverick was 'very special' for the ailing actor, according to his daughter Mercedes Kilmer.The 30-year-old singer was on set to see her father film his scene in front of a small group of loved ones and called the moment where Iceman and Maverick reunite 'extraordinary' to witness.Mercedes told the New York Post that being able to film the reboot 'with all of his friends' was a important moment for Val who recently went through a two-year fight with throat cancer resulting in the loss of his voice. An honor:Val Kilmer's cameo in Top Gun: Maverick was 'very special' for the ailing actor, according to his daughter Mercedes Kilmer'I was on set, I saw it live and it was extraordinary,' Mercedes Kilmer said.

Val Kilmer’s daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, is reflecting on her experience witnessing her father lay down scenes on the set of "Top Gun: Maverick." The 30-year-old actress recalled being present when Kilmer, 62, made his anticipated cameo in the upcoming Tom Cruise flick as Tom "Iceman" Kazansky, the arch-nemesis of Cruise’s Pete "Maverick" Mitchell. According to the New York Post, both stars appear together in a scene, reuniting the pair in which Iceman and Maverick Mitchell come face-to-face and each deliver heartwarming performances that marked a culmination for the film franchise.

Thirty-six years after the release of “Top Gun”, Tom Cruise returns to one of his most iconic screen roles in the long-awaited sequel “Top Gun: Maverick”.