George R.R. Martin Misses ‘House of the Dragon’ Premiere After Testing Positive for COVID-19

Tom Cruise was spotted arriving in New York City on Sunday by helicopter.The 60-year-old Top Gun: Maverick actor was followed by an overzealous autograph seeker who was holding a photograph of the star and a pen.The Hollywood action-hero, who wore dark navy-blue jeans, a polo t-shirt, a Yankees hat, aviator Ray-Ban sunglasses and combat boots, did not seem to notice the energetic man behind him as he walked through a parking lot. Can I have your autograph?: Tom Cruise met by overzealous autograph seeker as he arrived in New York by helicopter SundayOr perhaps he was in too much of a rush to stop and sign for the man.Carrying a black backpack, the father-of-three appeared to be making a get-away as the pursuing fan moved in.The actor has been in the UK filming scenes for the upcoming blockbuster production of Mission: Impossible 8.  The star keeps himself in prime physical condition as he regularly performs stunts and acts as his own pilot both on and off set, owning multiple types of aircraft.Tom's recent smash hit blockbuster, Top Gun: Maverick, reached a new milestone, surpassing global sales of 1.3 billion, making it Paramount Pictures' highest grossing film ever and landing it in the top 10 movies all time.  Target locked on Tom: The 60-year-old returns to the US from the UK where he was filming scenes for the newest Mission: Impossible 8 This solidifies The film, directed by Joseph Kosinski is only the 12th film to ever cross the $600 million mark at the domestic box office.This is the first film in Cruise's long career to earn over $1 billion.Cruise and the Top Gun cast underwent months of flying training in preparation for the role, as they took to the sky themselves for the scenes.

Danielle Lloyd showcased her sensational figure in a colourful plunging swimsuit as she soaked up the sun in Dubai on Monday.  The model, a former Miss England, showed off her slender physique as she cooled off from the sun by taking a dip in the pool with four of her five children.  The former WAG, 38, styled her blonde tresses in beachy waves while enjoying her pool day.

Lottie Moss made sure all eyes were on her when she stepped out in a tiny blue dress.The stunning model, 24, has a knack for melting the internet with her scorching hot snaps, which show her clad in all manner of glamorous outfits.The OnlyFans star has unleashed tons of heat onto her Instagram feed already this year, becoming everything from a Playboy bunny in a tiny thong to a Baywatch beauty in a skimpy green bikini top.READ MORE:Lottie Moss goes fully topless as she risks wardrobe malfunction in sultry snapsLottie, who is the half-sister of supermodel Kate Moss, took to Instagram on Sunday (August 22) with her latest eye-popping display.The sexy socialite was snapped in a skintight blue dress with a striped pattern that could barely contain her killer hourglass curves.Lottie's dress dazzled with a plunging neckline and a high cut that exposed her endless legs that were glowing with a golden tan.The fashionista let bombshell blonde locks roam freely over her face and onto her shoulders.Showing off her marvellous modelling moves, she shot a confident stare at the camera and crossed her legs against a backdrop of bright pink curtains and white bunny toys.Lottie looked cool as ever with a pair of stylish shades and giant hooped earrings, but down below she donned a pair of silver cowboy boots that made a statement.She also unleashed her gorgeous array of arm tattoos in the shoulder-less dress, that was topped with a white living over her chest.Feeling playful, Lottie simply dropped two bunny emojis in her caption, clearly referencing the bunnies in the snaps.The model's 541k followers were left swooning over her beauty in the comments.One of Lottie's pals said: "my bestie is a Literal Barbie", whilst another agreed:

Sign up to the Front Page newsletter for free: Your essential guide to the day's agenda from The Telegraph - direct to your inbox seven days a week. Thanks for joining our live coverage. We'll be back tomorrow with more updates.

Made In Chelsea fans were left disappointed after many of them claimed to know where the series is headed.In a whirlwind episode, Julius' "ex" India arrived at the villa and all hell broke loose between them as Ollie defended her against his actions.Reza and Ruby are teetering on the rocks while Maeva and James announced their engagement.READ MORE: I’m A Celebrity winner Georgia Toffolo 'set to return to jungle for big sum'Miles is clearly in love with Emily and Tristan and Olivia are giving things another shot.However, despite the endless drama that ensued viewers were left less than impressed with the current series - which is set in Mallorca - and couldn't help but turn to Twitter to share in their disappointment.One wrote: "Obvious where this season is going. India to get with Tristan, Liv and Julius scorned.

Nicki Minaj’s “Super Freaky Girl” has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 100, making her the first female solo artist without an accompanying act to do so since Lauryn Hill’s “Doo Wop (That Thing)” in 1998.The chart-topping new single earned 21.1 million streams, 4.6 million radio airplay audience impressions and 89,000 downloads sold in its first week, according to Billboard.

Elvis Presley's death kicked off celebrations of Elvis Week earlier this month. The King of Rock and Roll was found dead at his home, Graceland, on August 16, 1977. Despite being dead for almost half a century, his music is still adored to this day by his fans - old and new.

Nicola McLean has defended her pal Rebekah Vardy and believes' the star did not leak any stories to the press.The outspoken star has been one of Rebekah’s loudest allies throughout to cut-throat trial, and has spoken out yet again about her innocence in a defiant post on her Instagram.The mum-of-four was asked by one of her 257k followers in a question and answer session: “Do you still believe Rebekah didn’t leak stories??”READ NEXT: Danielle Lloyd on surgery ban by husband Michael after near-death operating table ordealNicola replied: “I stand by Becky all the way.”Yet despite the judge’s verdict ruling in Coleen’s favour, Nicola has continued to support her friend, and insists the hate towards her “needs to stop”.Rebekah revealed how vile trolls sent sick death threats to husband Jamie as she battled her Wagatha Christie court case.The mum-of-five, 40, slammed those involved and admitted she draws the line at people attacking her family during the libel case.It was revealed in July that there would be a Channel 4 documentary on the showdown, titled Vardy v Rooney: A Courtroom Drama.Nicola says that she has already filmed scenes for the upcoming TV show.She told Closer, “I’ve taken part in the documentary – I don’t think this story is ever going to end.“Rebekah is not happy with the outcome, but I’m glad it’s over for many different reasons.

Kathy Griffin reached out on social media to get help reading her most recent cancer scan results, and she got it quickly. The Crank Yankers star posted pleas on both Twitter and Instagram. On Instagram she wrote, 'OK, I know this is crazy but I cannot get an oncologist on the phone and the surgeon who did my half of lung removal has ghosted me. This is what it’s come to people!'The cancer survivor added, 'I’m putting my scan results on Instagram in hopes that somebody will put it under an oncologist’s nose and send me some sort of interpretation in English of what’s going on with my post operation situation!' Plea: Kathy Griffin, 61, sent out a plea on social media for help reading follow up scan results after her battle with lung cancer a year ago after claiming her surgeon ghosted her.

Rebecca Gayheart sure seems to be having a great time with her estranged Eric Dane, 49, as they travel to France.The Scream 2 actress drew red hearts on a video of the Grey's Anatomy actor and their two children 12-year-old daughter Billie Beatrice Dane and 10-year-old daughter Georgia Dane as they take in France.In the comments box of their family portrait shared on Sunday, fans mused if they were an item again as they said 'seem back on' and 'you are back together.' Romance in the air? Rebecca Gayheart sure seems to be having a great time with her ex-husband Eric Dane, 49, as they travel to France. Seen with their daughters Fans are curious: In the comments box of their family portrait shared on Sunday, fans mused if they were an item again as they said 'seem back on' and 'you are back together'Rebecca, 51, did not say if they were back on. Her caption said, 'A pit stop in Paris !' as she added hashtags for 'family vacation,' 'blessed,' and 'this is us.' The former Noxema spokesperson wed Dane in 2004.

Shakira is reportedly raging with ex-husband Gerard Piqué after he was seen out with his new student girlfriend who is 12 years his junior. The singer, 45, split from the Barcelona footballer, 35, in June but is said to be “very angry” he broke an alleged deal to keep new relationships quiet for a year. Gerard has moved on by secretly dating student Clara Chia Marti, 23, who also works for him.

Harry Styles says he has gone on a journey to figure out and get comfortable with his sexuality. The singer and actor, 28, dressed in a gender-fluid outfit of feathers and fur to make the admission in a cover interview with the new issue of Rolling Stone magazine. Ex-One Direction member Harry, who is dating actress Olivia Wilde, 38, said while discussing playing gay policeman Tom Burgess in the new romantic drama ‘My Policeman’: “I think everyone, including myself, has your own journey with figuring out sexuality and getting more comfortable with it.

Kendall Jenner thinks the public has misconceptions about her and her family.

Jordan Moreau SPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not watched “Bodies Bodies Bodies,” now playing in theaters.A24’s “Bodies Bodies Bodies” starts with seven young partiers drinking, doing drugs and hooking up during a hurricane party, but the debauchery turns deadly as the night goes on, until just two people are left alive.Young lovers Sophie (Amandla Stenberg) and Bee (Maria Bakalova) may be the only two survivors of this Gen Z massacre, but the trust between them is completely broken. Before falling to her death, Jordan (Myha’la Herrold) reveals to Bee that she and Sophie slept together before the party, which Sophie denies.

George R.R. Martin missed the premiere for Game Of Thrones spin-off House Of The Dragon after testing positive for COVID-19.The author confirmed he wouldn’t be attending the Los Angeles premiere on Wednesday (July 27) in a short video, after testing positive for the virus following his appearance at San Diego Comic-Con.“My symptoms are minor,” Martin said.

The cast of HBO’s next big-budget series gathered at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures tonight for the World Premiere of the August 22-debuting project. Not present was series mastermind George R.R. Martin, whom HBO’s Casey Bloys announced came down with Covid after Comic-Con last week

George R.R. Martin, co-creator/executive producer of House of the Dragon and the creative force behind HBO’s Game Of Throne franchise, was not in attendance at the Wednesday night premiere of the Game Of Thrones prequel series in Los Angeles. In his opening remarks before the screening of the drama’s first episode, HBO and HBO Max Chief Content Officer Casey Bloys told the audience that Martin had to skip the glitzy event after testing positive for Covid. It is believed that he caught the virus at Comic-Con where House Of the Dragon was among one of the main attractionss.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterGeorge R.R. Martin and the cast of HBO’s “House of the Dragon” came out for the “Game of Thrones” prequel’s first-ever San Diego Comic-Con panel Saturday, revealing a few significant tidbits about the show ahead of its Aug. 21 premiere.

cast and creative team made their San Diego Comic-Con debut on Saturday, taking the stage at Hall H to give fans a preview of the upcoming prequel series. Ahead of the long weekend, HBO also debuted a full-length trailer for its newest installment in author George R.

Games Of Thrones finale backlash.The writer behind the hit HBO show spoke about the largely negative reaction to season eight while talking to The Hollywood Reporter about the upcoming prequel series, House Of The Dragon.“The fucking toxic internet and these podcasts out there saying that season eight left such a bad impression that people say, ‘Oh, I’m never going to watch them again’,” Martin told the outlet.“I don’t trust them anymore.”Casey Bloys, the HBO Max content chief, said: “It was a social media backlash. I think in multiple parts of our society, we are reminding ourselves that Twitter is not real life.“We knew it was going to be divisive and, of course, you want all fans to be happy but that’s never going to happen.”Bloys added: “There weren’t a lot of people walking around despondent or upset.

“House of the Dragon,” is slated to have less sex than its predecessor.According to showrunner Miguel Sapochnik, the new HBO Max series will “pull back” on the number of intimate scenes.Sapochnik — who also directed several episodes of “GoT” — will keep the scenes at bay, but won’t stay away from exploring the themes of sex and violence in the Targaryen family, he told the Hollywood Reporter.“If anything, we’re going to shine a light on that aspect,” Sapochnik said of the sexual assaults that often happened in the parent series.“Game of Thrones” aired on HBO from 2011 until 2019 and featured many sexually explicit plot lines including rape and incest.“You can’t ignore the violence that was perpetrated on women by men in that time. It shouldn’t be downplayed and it shouldn’t be glorified,” Sapochnik noted.He added that he and his co-showrunner Ryan Condal “carefully” and “thoughtfully” planned out the moments of sexual violence in the new series.