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Daily Mirror
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Prince William has 'quite a friendship' with A-lister who 'held private royal meeting'
Prince William is said to have developed quite a close bond with a popular Hollywood star over the years, due to their love for the same passion Prince William 's appearances with Tom Cruise go further than what the camera has shown, according to the Daily Mail's Richard Eden. The Top Gun star has been pictured with King Charles ' eldest son and his wife Kate Middleton on more than one occasion. Back in 2022, he mingled with the royals at the premiere of his film Top Gun: Maverick as they walked the red carpet. Other pictures showed the 63-year-old holding onto Kate's hand, and also having a laugh with the future King and Queen. In February 2024, Tom and William were seen joking together again, and posing for snaps together at London's Air Ambulance Charity Gala Dinner in London. According to Richard, the pair have "developed quite a friendship over the years" due to their shared love for aviation. Speaking on the Daily Mail Royals YouTube channel, he added: "Indeed, he and Catherine are said to be big fans of the Top Gun franchise, having attended the premiere of Top Gun: Maverick in 2022." According to My London, Tom said of his friendship with the royals at the event: "We have a lot in common. We both love England and we're both aviators, we both love flying." Richard also mentioned that the actor reportedly hosted a private screening of the film for the royal couple at Kensington Palace that same year. Speaking of their appearance at the gala together, he continued: "So with Tom Cruise by his side, William made his first public comments about the King's shock cancer diagnosis at the gala dinner for London's Air ambulance charity, of which he is the patron." Buckingham Palace announced that Charles had an undisclosed form of cancer in February 2024. Just weeks after this news was made public, Kate also revealed that she too was receiving treatment for cancer. Addressing the crowd at the event at the time, the Prince of Wales said: "I'd like to take this opportunity to say thank you, also, for the kind messages of support for Catherine and for my father, especially in recent days. It means a great deal to us all. "It's fair to say the past few weeks have had a rather medical focus. So I thought I'd come to an air ambulance function to get away from it all!". William went on to make a joke about Tom, who is known for his high-flying film stunts. He said: "Here in London, the current aircraft have served magnificently. But our capital city needs a new fleet. "And we are up against time. The clue really is in the Appeal's name. By September, we need the two new red birds - decked with the latest kit such as night vision - in our skies. "I should also take this opportunity to give a mention to my - our - fellow pilot, Tom Cruise. Tom, huge thanks for supporting us tonight." Tom's encounters with royals go all the way back to the early 1990s. Photos at the time show him meeting Princess Diana, and later attending her funeral in 1997. In 2017, he was also seen chatting to the now late Prince Philip at the 75th anniversary of the Outward Bound Trust at Buckingham Palace.
The Citizen
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
'Cosby Show' star Malcolm-Jamal Warner dies at 54
Authorities said Jamal Warner drowned in Costa Rica on Sunday. US actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner died at the age of 54. Picture: X/@Kiandesworld72 US actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who played the son in the smash-hit sitcom 'The Cosby Show,' has died at the age of 54. Authorities said Jamal Warner drowned in Costa Rica on Monday. Drowning In a statement, police shared details of the incident, which has reverberated across the globe and devastated the star's fans. 'We received a report of an adult male who died of drowning asphyxiation at Cocles Beach in Cahuita' on Sunday afternoon, said investigating police. ALSO READ: Val Kilmer, star of 'Batman Forever' and 'Top Gun', dies aged 65 'When the victim entered the sea, he was apparently pulled out by a current. The man was assisted by bystanders on the beach, but was pronounced dead by Red Cross lifeguards.' Tributes have been pouring in for the star since his passing. The Cosby Show Warner played Theo Huxtable for all eight seasons of 'The Cosby Show,' which aired from 1985 to 1992, earning an Emmy nomination for the role. The Cosby Show was a groundbreaking show that portrayed a successful Black middle-class family. Cosby portrayed a doctor, and Warner played his only son. Warner also appeared in sitcoms 'Malcolm & Eddie' and 'Reed Between the Lines.' Warner most recently starred in the Fox medical drama 'The Resident' for five of the show's six seasons. This Brother contributed a ton of hope to a our appreciative of your Life Malcom-Jamal Warner aka Theo Huxtable. R.I.P. unto Power 🙏🏽 🕊️ 🕊️ 🕊️ — MC HAMMER e/acc (@MCHammer) July 22, 2025 Acing career Born 18 August 1970, Warner caught the acting bug early in life and attended and graduated from The Professional Children's School in New York City, according to ABC. He made his first television appearance in an episode of the TV series 'Matt Houston' in 1982 and also appeared in the 'Fame' television series the following year. In 1984, he landed his role in 'The Cosby Show' alongside Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, Lisa Bonet and more. In 2015, Warner earned a Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance alongside Robert Glasper Experiment and Lalah Hathaway for their cover of Stevie Wonder's 'Jesus Children of America.' ALSO READ: James Earl Jones: Voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa dies at 93
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Red Wings' DeBrincat Goes On Top Gun-Style Adventure with U.S. Navy Blue Angels
Detroit's Alex DeBrincat experienced a high-flying thrill ride with the U.S. Navy's elite Blue Angels pilot team in new video. The Detroit Red Wings posted a video to YouTube on Thursday featuring forward Alex DeBrincat trading in his skates for a flight suit. This past June, he joined the U.S. Navy's elite Blue Angels pilot team for a high-octane airshow experience in Metro Detroit. The team captured the thrilling ride in a cinematic YouTube video, styled like the blockbuster film Top Gun, complete with aerial loops and sky-high drama. DeBrincat climbed aboard an F/A-18 Super Hornet with Navy pilot Major Scott Laux for the unforgettable flight. Soaring through the skies at speeds reaching 600 mph and pulling up to 7.5 G's (which is 7.5 times the force of gravity) the Red Wings winger experienced the kind of ride that usually only fighter pilots and action heroes see. Bookmark The Hockey News Detroit Red Wings team site to stay connected to the latest news, game-day coverage, and player features. On the ground, his wife and two young children watched proudly as DeBrincat zipped through the sky above Southeast Michigan, including a scenic flyover of the iconic Big House at the University of Michigan. During the flight, Major Laux guided DeBrincat through special breathing techniques designed to keep him conscious and alert during the most intense moments of the flight. At extreme speeds and sharp turns, the body can struggle to pump blood to the brain, which can lead to fainting, something DeBrincat admitted he came very close to at points. DeBrincat's ride included barrel rolls, steep climbs, and thrilling loops, all captured for Detroit faithful to see. The plane weaved through layers of cloudscape, revealing stunning views of the region and resulting in one of the most unexpectedly stunning videos the Red Wings have ever created. At the end of the flight, a smiling and slightly exhausted DeBrincat handed Major Laux a custom Red Wings jersey as a thank-you for the unforgettable ride. Never miss a story by adding us to your Google News favorites!
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"I'm really proud of him": Rebecca De Mornay recalls working with Tom Cruise in 'Risky Business'
Actress Rebecca De Mornay shared screen space with Hollywood star Tom Cruise in the 1983 coming-of-age teen comedy film 'Risky Business', written and directed by Paul Brickman. She opened up about her connection with Cruise, whom she dated for two and a half years in the 1980s, according to People. "I'm really proud of him," shared the 65-year-old actress. Playing Picture-in-picture Top Gun: Maverick - Official Trailer While discussing De Mornay and Cruise's real-life relationship, the actress previously confirmed that she and the 'Top Gun' star dated briefly after filming the movie. Mornay compared Cruise to a "major chord" while describing herself as a "minor" chord. "He's like, 'I am Top Gun and that's what America really wanted, and so he's fulfilled it," she said, adding, "He is a brilliant, brilliant interpreter of what the zeitgeist is. I'm really, really proud of knowing him from when we were in the suburbs of Chicago filming Risky Business, and knowing what he wanted and where it is now," reported People. "We started this together, and look what he did with it," she added. Cruise began acting in the early 1980s and made his breakthrough with leading roles in Risky Business (1983) and Top Gun (1986). Cruise established himself as a star of science fiction and action films, often performing his own risky stunts. He played fictional agent Ethan Hunt in eight Mission: Impossible films, beginning with Mission: Impossible (1996) and ending with Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025). Rebecca's latest movie, Saint Claire, which also stars Bella Thorne, Ryan Phillippe, and Frank Whaley, is now available in select theatres, according to People.
Mint
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
'Im really proud of him': Rebecca De Mornay recalls working with Tom Cruise in Risky Business
Washington DC [US], July 20 (ANI): Actress Rebecca De Mornay shared screen space with Hollywood star Tom Cruise in the 1983 coming-of-age teen comedy film 'Risky Business', written and directed by Paul Brickman. She opened up about her connection with Cruise, whom she dated for two and a half years in the 1980s, according to People. "I'm really proud of him," shared the 65-year-old actress. While discussing De Mornay and Cruise's real-life relationship, the actress previously confirmed that she and the 'Top Gun' star dated briefly after filming the movie. Mornay compared Cruise to a "major chord" while describing herself as a "minor" chord. "He's like, 'I am Top Gun and that's what America really wanted, and so he's fulfilled it," she said, adding, "He is a brilliant, brilliant interpreter of what the zeitgeist is. I'm really, really proud of knowing him from when we were in the suburbs of Chicago filming Risky Business, and knowing what he wanted and where it is now," reported People. "We started this together, and look what he did with it," she added. Cruise began acting in the early 1980s and made his breakthrough with leading roles in Risky Business (1983) and Top Gun (1986). Cruise established himself as a star of science fiction and action films, often performing his own risky stunts. He played fictional agent Ethan Hunt in eight Mission: Impossible films, beginning with Mission: Impossible (1996) and ending with Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025). Rebecca's latest movie, Saint Claire, which also stars Bella Thorne, Ryan Phillippe, and Frank Whaley, is now available in select theatres, according to People. (ANI)
