‘Top Gun: Maverick’ star Tom Cruise details ‘grueling’ aviation training for film: ‘I’m very proud'

At the time, the copyright on Steamboat Willie, the first film appearance of Mickey Mouse, was facing expiration, and Disney’s push for the extension became so notorious that the legislation came to be known by detractors as the “Mickey Mouse Protection Act.” Instead of losing protections for the corporate mascot in 2003, they were able to kick the can to 2023.

Selena Gomez is looking for love! The singer and actress took to the “Saturday Night Live” stage in her hosting debut over the weekend, and used her monologue to find a date.

The One Show viewers saw a big shake-up on Friday's show after Roman Kemp took over co-hosting with BBC long-timer Alex Jones.MORE: Dan Stevens receives gasps from studio after bold comment on The One ShowRoman, who usually hosts The Capital Breakfast Show on Monday to Friday, took to his Instagram after the exciting milestone - and fans couldn't get enough.WATCH: The One Show team in hysterics after Alex Jones' live mishapCaptioning a selfie with Alex, he penned: "Hosted @bbctheoneshow yesterday for the first time with the amazing @alexjonesthomson and loved it! Thanks for all the nice messages :) x."MORE: Inside Roman Kemp’s plush London bachelor padREAD: Roman & Martin Kemp get candid about their close bond and shared love of fashion - exclusiveViewers couldn't wait to share their thoughts on the show and left messages for the presenter. Roman shared the update with his 1.4 million followersOne fan penned: "So sick man.

Dylan Dreyer has many reasons to celebrate right now, and this week she marked something very close to her heart.MORE: HELLO!'s Platinum Jubilee T-shirts to celebrate the QueenThe TV star has been working on Today for over a decade and previously revealed that the job changed her life.So it was incredibly special for her to reunite with her entire Today family to mark the show's 70th birthday on Wednesday.VIDEO: Dylan Dreyer reveals son Rusty's adorable new milestone Taking to Instagram, the mother-of-three shared a group picture of herself with her co-stars, including Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker, and wrote: "I still rally can't believe I'm part of this incredibly group of people on @todayshow!! What a great night celebrating 70 years of Today at the @paleyceter!!"MORE: Dylan Dreyer looks fabulous in lace during glamorous date with husbandMORE: Dylan Dryer shares very real parenting struggle as fans offer supportShe added the hashtags "pinch me" and "here's to 70 more!"Fans were quick to comment on the post, with one writing: "Congratulations you all deserve this!" while another wrote: "Love you guys!" A third added: "Such a great team!"A post shared by Dylan Dreyer (@dylandreyernbc)Dylan Dreyer was delighted to be celebrating Today's 70th birthday Dylan first joined Today as a weekend host, before moving to the Third Hour, where she hosts alongside Al Roker, Sheinelle Jones and Craig Melvin.MORE: Dylan Dreyer invites fans on special date with husband as they open up about family lifeMORE: Dylan Dreyer shares sweet baby video from New York home and fans notice the same thingThe star made the difficult decision to step back from her weekend hosting duties earlier in the year, shortly after welcoming her third

Selena Gomez revealed that she is launching atrendy cookware brand Our Place, which includes a pot, pan, knife trio, drinking glasses, main plates and side plates in an electric blue and a vivid, pinkish-red shade on Thursday.After three seasons of displaying her cooking skills on HBO Max's hit cooking show Selena + Chef, the 29-year-old pop star excited her318million Instagram followers with the news by sharing photos of herself in the kitchen.'It’s a celebration of all ways we cook- as beginners or experts, perfectly or imperfectly, messily and joyously. Our Place is immigrant and women-owned, rooted in building a bigger table,' theOnly Murders in the Building actress captioned a slideshow of images of herself using a$165 berry pink pot from her collection.

Maverick is back on the big screen and film critics are hailing it as a triumphant return forTom Cruise, praising the actor'sawe-inspiring stunts flying an actual fighter jet in Top Gun: Maverick.The sequel to Tony Scott's classic 1986 blockbuster has been unanimously praised in early reviews with one even declaring that it'improves upon the original in every conceivable way.'Cruise, 59, has reprised his role US Navy pilot LT Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, and reunites with Val Kilmer who is also back in a small cameo part playing LT Tom "Iceman" Kazansky.Variety film criticPeter Debruge calls the film a 'barrier-breaking sequel' that succeeds because of its 'perfectly coordinated teamwork' among six pilots, rather than it being 'The Tom Cruise Show.' Maverick's triumphant return! Tom Cruise's 'exhilarating' Top Gun 2 is praised by film critics in rave first reviews saying it 'improves upon the original in every conceivable way'Cruise, who is famous for doing his own stunts, is said to have trained to withstand g-force power and actually flew in real fighter jets for the sequel.'These days, videogame-styled blockbusters rely so heavily on CGI that it’s thrilling to see the impact of gravity on actual human beings, pancaked to their chairs by multiple G-forces,' Debruge enthuses.'The result is the most immersive flight simulator audiences will have ever experienced, right down to the great Dolby roar of engines vibrating through their seats.'Peter Hoskin for the Daily Mail gave the film five stars, writing: 'Whenever the film threatens to become too cosy, it shocks itself – and us – back into the present with another madly ambitious action sequence.''The final mission, with fighter jets buzzing around a snowscape, is an

Kelly Osbourne has revealed that she is pregnant with her first child.The 37-year-old former reality star - who is currently dating Slipknot band member Sid Wilson, 45 - announced the happy news in an Instagram post on Thursday.'I know that I have been very quiet these past few months so I thought I would share with you all as to why,' she began, before revealing: 'I am over the moon to announce that I am going to be a Mumma. To say that I am happy does not quite cut it.

Stassi Schroeder had her dream wedding with Beau Clark at the Hotel de Russie in Rome, Italy, she confirmed to Instagram on Thursday.The 33-year-old blonde reality TV star looked like a princess in her long off-white tulle wedding gown with a sweetheart neckline from designer Galia Lahav with a white veil and jewelry by Nicole Rose Kopelman.And her husband Beau was dapper in a black tuxedo with a black bow tie as he held onto his wife in photos taken by Cinzia Bruschini Studio and shared to social media. Her dream wedding has happened:Stassi Schroeder had her dream wedding with Beau Clark at the Hotel de Russie in Rome, Italy, she confirmed on Instagram on Thursday And baby makes three:The couple were also seen smiling as they held their daughter Hartford Charlie Rose Clark, age one, who had on a dress that matched her mother's gownStassi noted the event planner was Alison Bryan Destinations as they walked down the aisle with friends and co-stars Katie Maloney and Tom Schwartz - who recently split but are on civil terms - looking on.The couple were also seen smiling as they held their daughter Hartford Charlie Rose Clark, age one, who had on a white tulle dress that matched her mother's gown.

Britain's Got Talent’s Alesha Dixon left viewers less than impressed last night after wearing a “bra” to the auditions. Outraged viewers took to Twitter to comment on her appearance as some instructed her to “put a top on”.For last night’s edition of the talent show, Alesha chose to wear a sparkly triangle top and black trousers with diamanté embellishments.She accessorised the look with long tassel earrings, as well as a chunky bangle.Greg_Phillips_ said: “Alesha off to the beach on the way home by the looks of it #BGT.”Yamusenghore added: “Is Alesha's Bra auditioning agan.

Love Island bombshell Megan Barton-Hanson has been branded a "Barbie" by her followers after posting a sizzling snap donning a pink mini skirt.Showing off her never-ending pins in tiny mini skirt and crop top, Megan looked just like a Barbie – or so her fans thought.With her luscious long blonde tresses trailing down her back and over her shoulder, the tanned goddess looked incredible as she posed up a storm for the camera.Donning a teeny tiny white cropped top and an even tinier pink mini skirt, the OnlyFans sensation flashed her ample assets while pouting her plump lips.She paired the look with knee-high pink heeled boots, a white handbag and an ultra glam makeup look with accompanying golden tan.Her washboard abs were on full display, as were her toned pins, and busty chest.The blonde beauty captioned the raunchy snap: "You don't need Givenchy you need Jesus."But fans weren't focused on the fashionable caption, instead they couldn't take their eyes off the former Love Island star."Beyond stunning," one penned."ABSOLUTE QUEEN OF THE GRAM," said another.While some even compared Megan to a Barbie doll, writing: "You look like Barbie but in a good way."While another echoed: "Absolute Barbie."Megan shot to fame on season four of Love Island, which catapulted onto our screens in 2018.

Davina McCall fans have praised The Masked Singer judge, after the star paid an emotional tribute to her friends and family following a charity event.The TV personality recently completed a run for charity Lady Garden Foundation, which raises funds and awareness of women's gynaecological cancers.After completing the Lady Garden Challenge 2022, Davina revealed that her mother had ovarian cancer, and paid tribute to her friends and family who inspire her, in an emotional Instagram post.The star shared a photograph of herself next to her friend after completing the run, captioning the post: "Yay we did it! Thank you for having us @ladygardenfoundation #ladygardenchallenge raising awareness and funds for women's gynaecological cancers. "My mum had ovarian cancer."Thought of you @janegodley as I ran...@anna_mcdonald1 you kept me going.

Following in their footsteps? Saturday Night Live has facilitated many romances between celebrity hosts and show cast members through the years, and so, Selena Gomez is keeping her eyes peeled for The One.

Piers Morgan has branded Eurovision a "rigged farce" after Ukraine won the 66th song contest on Saturday night.Ukraine's entry Kalush Orchestra stole the hearts of Europe on Saturday night (May 14), and won a whopping 631 points – of jury and viewer votes combined.Fans of the show were overjoyed when Ukraine took home the gong, as was TalkTV's Piers, although he couldn't resist a sly dig.Taking to Twitter he aired his views by penning: "The world’s most absurd, pointless, politically-motivated ‘contest’ excels itself."Ukraine could have sent one of its heroic bomb-sniffing dogs to bark the national anthem and still won."Happy for them, but please let’s stop calling #Eurovision a contest… it’s a rigged farce."Some of Pier's followers couldn't help but disagree with the controversial broadcaster, with many replying to his social media post."Oh so now we shouldn’t be showing solidarity for the Ukraine then? We all realise that the UK should have won but is that really important in the current climate? "Yes the competition is a farce and always has been but for once it was nice for us all to be on the same page," said one Twitter user.Another added: "See, this is what I don’t understand. The overwhelming majority of people who watched last night found it absolutely joyful.

prison boss who fell for a 6ft 9in jailbird monster under her care as she helped him to escape and then flee from police but ultimately led to her death.Vicky White put together a sophisticated plan to break out Casey Cole White which included stockpiling guns for a police shootout - but also a visit to sex shops ahead of a new life with her doomed lover. The pair - who were not related - have been described as the modern day Bonnie and Clyde.Vicky, 56, formerly second in command at Alabama's Lauderdale County Jail, fell head over heels for the 38-year-old white supremacist who was serving a 75-year sentence for a string of crimes including attempted murder, robbery and burglary.He was also facing a charge of murder over the stabbing of a 58-year-old woman in 2015.The pair are said to have been in a "jailhouse romance" for around two years.

Gwyneth Paltrow has taken to social media to celebrate her daughter Apple's 18th birthday by sharing sweet snaps online. The 49-year-old actress logged into her Instagram on Saturday (May 14) to post a picture of the birthday girl in view of her 8million followers.Apple can be seen sporting a white dress and gazing at her reflection in the mirror.The proud mum penned alongside the photograph: "18. I'm a bit of a loss for words this morning [crying emoji].

A home has come up for sale in a desirable Cheshire village and it is much cheaper than you may think. Found in the picturesque and 'sought-after' Tattenhall, the two-bed apartment is set to go under the hammer with a guide price of £95,000.

Tom Cruise and the cast of Top Gun: Maverick discussed various elements of their training process in a behind-the-scenes video that was released on Monday.In the clip, the 59-year-old performer and his castmates were seen flying in fighting jets while working on the long-awaited sequel to the hit 1986 action-drama feature.The forthcoming movie has been in the works for several years and it is currently set to have its world premiere later this month. Speaking out:Tom Cruise and the cast of Top Gun: Maverick discussed various elements of their training process in a behind-the-scenes video that was released on MondayCruise, who also serves as one of Top Gun: Maverick's producers, noted that he and the feature's team wanted to start the project by producing a solid storyline.'I wasn't ready to make a sequel until we had a special story worthy of a sequel,' he said.

Tom Cruise to make his return to the big screen as Captain Pete «Maverick» Mitchell -- nearly four decades after the beloved original made audiences feel the «need for speed» — had to be something the cinematic world had never seen before.«I wasn't ready to make a sequel until we had a special story worthy of a sequel,» Cruise admits in a new featurette for which Paramount shared on Monday. «And until technology evolved so we could delve deeper into the experience of a fighter pilot.»The technology is unprecedented.

For Tom Cruise to make his return to the big screen as Captain Pete “Maverick” Mitchell — nearly four decades after the beloved original “Top Gun” made audiences feel the “need for speed” — “Top Gun: Maverick” had to be something the cinematic world had never seen before.

Zack Sharf “Top Gun: Maverick” director Joseph Kosinski told Empire magazine that he shot approximately 800 hours of footage for the long-in-the-works Tom Cruise action sequel. The filmmaker put that number into perspective by saying the sequel “shot as much footage as the three ‘Lord of the Rings’ movies combined.” Kosinski reunited with his “Oblivion” star Cruise for “Top Gun: Maverick,” which takes place over 30 years after Tony Scott’s 1986 classic.“Out of a 12 or 14-hour day, you might get 30 seconds of good footage,” Kosinski said about why so much footage was shot. “But it was so hard-earned.

Disney+’s National Treasure series will see a familiar face as Justin Bartha returns to reprise his role from the movie franchise. Bartha will guest star as Riley Poole and will appear opposite stars Lisette Alexis and Catherine Zeta-Jones. The series is a project from Disney Branded Television’s for Disney+ produced by ABC Signature.