‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Star Monica Barbaro on the Rigors of Filming in Planes: ‘Tom Created the Perfect Training Program’

Millie Bobby Brown just made it as official as it gets with her boyfriend, singer Jon Bon Jovi's son, Jake Bongiovi.MORE: Is Eleven going to die in Stranger Things season four? The star first sparked rumors of a relationship with Jake when he posted a sweet car selfie together in June 2021, though they kept things lowkey by simply calling each other their "bff's."While they didn't make their relationship status more clear until the end of 2021, the cute selfies together didn't stop, and they continued to share glimpses of their time together, which included spending Christmas with one another.WATCH: Millie stars in Pandora Christmas 2MORE: Netflix releases epic trailer for Enola Holmes – and fans are thrilledThey finally made things official with their red carpet debut in March 2022, when they attended the 2022 BAFTAs at the Royal Albert Hall in London hand in hand and posed for plenty of loved-up pictures.Now, Millie is proving just how committed they are to each other, and how her famous boyfriend is certainly here for the long run.The two recently attended a concert by the one and only Harry Styles, who has been promoting his latest album, Harry's House.A post shared by Millie Bobby Brown (@milliebobbybrown)Millie and Jake seem very much in loveOne of the most popular songs from the album is a ballad titled Love of My Life, and the Stranger Things actress used it to send a very clear message about her relationship and where it's headed.MORE: Millie Bobby Brown reveals devastating family news during lockdownMORE: Millie Bobby Brown shares powerful message about changeSharing a picture of the two tightly embracing each other and sharing a kiss, with hundreds of fans around them, Millie wrote in her caption: "Alexa, play

Gavin Rossdale had a sweet Father's Day weekend, not only getting to spend time with friends during his break from touring, but also receiving a sweet message from his son with ex-wife Gwen Stefani, Kingston.MORE: Gwen Stefani's son Kingston shows support for dad Gavin Rossdale as he looks to the futureThe musician shared his oldest son's Instagram Story on his own, which featured a throwback image of the two enjoying a beach day.VIDEO: Gavin Rossdale's son posts sweet birthday video of sister Daisy LoweThey both walked past cameras with a young Kingston carrying their bodyboard, and the 16-year-old wrote alongside the picture: "Happy father's day, I love you," with a slew of heart emojis.The gesture most definitely proved to be one that Gavin cherished, as he even included a similarly sweet one he received from his daughter with Pearl Lowe, Daisy Lowe.MORE: Gavin Rossdale pens heartfelt message as he bids farewell to touringThe Bush frontman is incredibly close with his three sons with Gwen, Kingston, Zuma, and Apollo, and they efficiently make co-parenting work, also involving the latter's now husband Blake Shelton. Kingston shared a sweet tribute to Gavin on Father's DayGavin recently also had more reason to celebrate with Kingston, sharing a loving tribute to his son when he turned the milestone age of 16.The musician shared a snapshot of his older son all grown up and wrote: "Happy birthday sweet 16 Kingston you changed my life forever and I will never be the same again. MORE: Gavin Rossdale's daughter Daisy Lowe shows support for famous dad as he shares exciting newsMORE: Gwen Stefani's former stepdaughter shares heartfelt tribute to special family member"You are a force of light.

Victoria and David Beckham's youngest son Cruz chose to show off his individuality during a recent family wedding.SEE: Top 10 cutest Beckham boys moments with their partnersFashion designer Victoria shared a sweet tribute to former footballer David on Father's Day, which included several photos that were taken at Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz's wedding, as well as one from David's father Ted's nuptials – and the latter inadvertently revealed Cruz's unique wedding outfit.WATCH: Cruz Beckham enjoys weekend with girlfriend at Cotswolds homeThe 17-year-old was dressed in a black suit jacket with a white boutonnière layered over a crisp white shirt, which perfectly coordinated with his father David and siblings Brooklyn and Romeo. But unlike his three family members, Cruz ditched a classic dark tie in favour of an eye-catching white and green striped tie.Ted, 73, divorced David's mum, Sandra, back in 2002 after 32 years of marriage and he announced his engagement to Hilary, 62, in March 2020. MORE: Romeo Beckham and Mia Regan look loved-up in behind-the-scenes snap from Brooklyn's weddingLOOK: 11 heart-melting wedding photos of royal father of the bridesA post shared by Victoria Beckham (@victoriabeckham)Cruz rocked a very eye-catching tie in a throwback wedding photoThey got married in a small ceremony in London in December 2021, and David acted as best man while Harper, ten, was the youngest of the three bridesmaids, all of whom wore matching blue velvet dresses.Meanwhile, one of VB's latest snaps revealed that when Cruz acted as one of the best men at his brother's nuptials with Nicola, he chose a more uniform appearance.

Jamie Redknapp and his wife Frida have marked a new milestone - their first Father's Day with their baby son, Raphael. On Sunday, the Swedish model couldn't help but pay a gushy tribute to her husband, whom she married in October 2021, and her own father.MORE: Jamie Redknapp pays tribute to 'incredible' wife Frida in rare display of affectionSharing a series of photos of Jamie and their seven-month-old son, Raphael, Frida remarked: "Happy Father's Day to all the great dads out there [heart emoji] Rapha's 1st one with his amazing and special daddy [heart eyes and heart emojis]."WATCH: Jamie Redknapp’s wife Frida shows off petite physique during steamy workout sessionDoting husband Jamie instantly replied with a heart emoji, while fans also flocked to comment underneath.

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Every year, around 3,000 new cases of cervical cancer are reported in the UK. Despite approximately 99. 8 per cent of cases being preventable, there are still many misconceptions surrounding cervical cancer.

Fatboy Slim is supporting efforts to help a terminally ill man go to Glastonbury Festival one last time. Nigel Stonehouse, known as Nige, was diagnosed with kidney cancer in May but it has already spread to his lungs and he has been told he likely has just a matter of weeks to live. The 58-year-old has made it his “dying wish” to make it to Glastonbury this week, even if only for a few hours, after already purchasing a ticket.

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Lori Loughlin is back in the public eye once more. The  actress attended the DesignCare 2022 Gala to benefit the HollyRod Foundation on Saturday evening in Los Angeles. Making her first red carpet appearance since her involvement in the highly publicized college admissions scandal, Loughlin smiled for photographers outside of the event. Loughlin looked gorgeous in a long-sleeved blue dress and finished the look off with silver accessories. The HollyRod Foundation was created by actress Holly Robinson Peete and her husband Rodney Peete, a former NFL player.

READ MORE: Royal Family: Kate Middleton's very normal job before marrying Prince William that she was 'terrible' at Video: In Pictures: Lady Amelia Windsor 'Britain's Most Beautiful Royal' (MyLondon)Love Island: Ekin Su gets upset over Davide not bringing her coffeeUK records hottest day of the year again as Britons enjoy the sunshineCaroline Flack's mum and best friend discuss charity festival to celebrate late star's lifeWeather for weekend 18th/19th June: turning cooler with thunderstorms for someGMB guest sparks fierce debate after saying flip flops are the ‘deadliest shoes in the world’Alleged Conman Filmed Knocking On Door Late At NightDeliveroo CCTVDr Hillary's top tips on sleeping in hot weatherPrince William visits England Women at St George's ParkMet Office 10 Day Trend: Temperatures rising but a risk of thunderstoms - and Glastonbury first lookThursday weather forecast: Heat beginning to intensify - and south east could hit 29 degreesI tried Martin Lewis' money saving tip of doing a weekly shop in the world foods section at Asda - here's how much I savedWednesday morning weather forecast from the Met Office: Heat to build up this weekWhile meeting and greeting fans at Cardiff Castle in Wales on June 4, Prince William was joined by George and Charlotte as they worked their way along a row of people, shaking hands with each of them. After greeting William and shaking his hand George, always keen to do as his dad does, also shakes hands with the person filming.

Elvis Costello has shared a cover of a classic Beatles song in tribute to Paul McCartney on his 80th birthday. McCartney turned 80 on 18 June, just days before the legendary singer-songwriter is set to headline Glastonbury festival.

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again due to Coronavirus. Last year, Louisa and fiancé Ben Bhanvra revealed during an appearance on Loose Women that they chose to delay the wedding because of the pandemic and the fact Louisa was also pregnant. ‘Yeah, we’ve cancelled the wedding,’ she said, laughing.

Niall Horan looked every inch in love as he put on a loving display with girlfriend Amelia Woolley in London on Sunday. The smitten couple were spotted in Knightsbridge taking the fashion buyers parents out for a fathers day lunch to Hawksmoor restaurant. The One Direction star, 28, beamed as he walked arm in arm with his beau, 24, who he's been dating since 2020.

Love Island has welcomed another huge character in Danica Taylor who threw huge curveball last night to couple up with Luca Bish, knowing full well he’s smitten with Gemma Owen.  The moment came as a huge shock for Luca, Gemma and the viewers at home, even if they weren’t impressed by his reaction.  But who can blame him? What was she thinking?Well, actually it was clear all along Danica knew Luca was never going to play ball when he’s pretty much locked in with Gemma.

Alice Evans has set up a GoFundMe page after claiming her divorce battle has left her penniless. The '102 Dalmatians' actress has been involved in a long-running public split from Ioan Gruffudd -who she accused of abruptly walking out on her and daughters Ella, 12, and eight-year-old Elsie in January - but she is worried she faces being found in contempt of court because she can't afford legal representation any more. Though Alice admitted it was "embarrassing" to ask people for money, she admitted she is in a desperate state as all of her accounts have "ran out" and she can't even afford to buy essentials for herself or her children.

EXCLUSIVE: Range Media Partners has signed rising star Monica Barbaro, who is currently starring as Lt. Natasha ‘Phoenix’ Trace in Paramount’s massive hit sequel, Top Gun: Maverick. The follow-up to the original 1985 film has received rave reviews and a coveted A+ Cinemascore since debuting at Cinemacon and following a robust global rollout including premieres in Cannes, San Diego, London, Mexico and Japan. The film smashed Memorial Day opening records with $156m domestic and a WW cume currently over $300m.

Cruise reprise his role as Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell alongside Jennifer Connelly and Jon Hamm, as he coaches a cohort of young fighter pilots before they carry out a dangerous mission. Arriving almost 40 years after Tony Scott’s 1986 smash hit original, Top Gun: Maverick is obviously loaded with nostalgia and direct references to the previous film. One such reference is the brief but crucial appearance of Val Kilmer’s Tom ‘Iceman’ Kazansky, Mav’s rival turned wingman from the original movie.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorThe original “Top Gun” is a study in Hollywood moviemaking of a certain era — an era captured in the pages of Variety as the movie was birthed starting in mid-1983 until its triumphant release by Paramount Pictures three years later.The movie came together during the period when Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer were at the peak of their powers as red-hot producers of culture-shaking films such as 1983’s “Flashdance” and 1984’s “Beverly Hills Cop.” The film that the pair crafted with numerous screenwriters (more on that in the clips), director Tony Scott and veteran producer Bill Badalato launched Tom Cruise to a new level of stardom and created a legacy sturdy enough for Cruise, Bruckheimer and Paramount to leap back to the top of the box office nearly 40 years later with the long-delayed, made-for-movie-screens sequel “Top Gun: Maverick.”As demonstrated by the steady pace of news about “Top Gun,” Simpson and Bruckheimer had a ton of clout with Paramount and the industry at the time. They even were able to control the rights to the soundtrack for the film — something they learned from the success of “Flashdance” and “Beverly Hills Cop.” Simpson-Bruckheimer Prods.

estimated $124 million in ticket sales, Paramount Pictures said Sunday. Including international showings, its worldwide total is $248 million.It’s a supersonic start for a film that still has the wide-open skies of Memorial Day itself to rake in even more cash. According to projections and estimates, by Monday’s close, “Top Gun: Maverick” will likely have over $150 million.“These results are ridiculously, over-the-top fantastic,” said Chris Aronson, Paramount’s president of domestic distribution.

Forget breaking the sound barrier: Tom Cruise just flew past a major career milestone.

"Top Gun" star Tom Skerritt is sharing his thoughts on the movie's sequel and reflecting on the original 1986 film.  Skerritt, who starred as Commander Mike "Viper" Metcalf in the original, opened up about what made "Top Gun" iconic during a recent interview with Fox News Digital. "The music had a lot to do with it by the way," he said. "But the screenplay itself, which I've always honored as being the whole reason for a good show, and you just write the work … and do the job you have good material for the rest of us to work with.

J. Kim Murphy At long last, Tom Cruise is entering the $100 million opening club.Playing in 4,735 locations, the widest theatrical release in domestic box office history, “Top Gun: Maverick” is projected to earn $150 million over the holiday weekend. On a three-day scale, Paramount is predicting a $123 million haul.

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.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorAudiences coming out of “Top Gun: Maverick” this weekend want to know one thing, are the actors really flying those fighter jets? The answer in short is, yes.Tom Cruise, who returns as “Maverick,” is renowned for doing his own stunt work, and he wanted his stars Miles Teller, Monica Barbaro and Glen Powell to learn how to fly. That’s where the film’s aerial coordinator, Kevin LaRosa Jr., stepped in.LaRosa Jr. worked with Cruise to put together an intense flight program that began with the cast flying in a smaller aircraft.

“Top Gun: Maverick” is finally out, fulfilling a long-promised dream from Tom Cruise who was determined to reprise the character that catapulted him to superstardom. The late Tony Scott sadly is not in the director’s chair this time around, but Cruise is working with some familiar faces – his “Oblivion” filmmaker Joseph Kosinski directs, while his “Mission: Impossible” and “Jack Reacher” cohort Christopher McQuarrie is co-writer and producer.The sequel is racking up some incredibly positive reviews and is on track for a massive box office weekend, but what exactly are the viewing options? Here’s how to watch “Top Gun: Maverick”“Top Gun: Maverick” was released exclusively in theaters – including Imax theaters – on May 27.

Cruise is known for doing most of his own stunts. For this film he does them all zipping through the clouds and pulling up to eight Gs — a measure of gravitational force experienced through acceleration — which is comparable to 600 pounds pressing against your body. “So just to put it in perspective, it’s a level of power that most people never get to experience,” LaRosa said.The “Top Gun” star owns his own P-51 Mustang (a World War II fighter jet) which LaRosa said the actor flies “like it’s an extension of himself.” Cruise came onto the set with a love for and understanding of aviation, LaRosa said, and really wanted to inspire that passion in his new co-stars, including Miles Teller, Monica Barbaro and Glen Powell.

Top Gun: Maverick (★★★☆☆).The folks in the high-flying sequel might as well be throwing their barbs at Maverick star Tom Cruise, who proved himself a box office draw 36 years ago with the phenomenal success of Top Gun, the film that cemented his brash onscreen persona.The courageous, grinning, gunning Little Engine that will always out-hustle his competition no longer radiates that same insatiable hunger. But Cruise — and Maverick — still move like men with something left to prove.Introduced living in an old Navy air hangar somewhere in the Mojave, Pete Mitchell is still a maverick after all these years, still forgoing a helmet while speeding around on his motorcycle, still ranked captain despite decades in service, and still risking his life for Navy and country as a test pilot for a Mach 9 program.

Top Gun is launching some branded clothing in time for the sequel's release. With Top Gun: Maverick now taking flight, the iconic fashions worn by Tom Cruise have inspired some tees that will spruce up any wardrobe. Unisex options and customisable sizes are available on Lost Universe for the Top Gun logo Navy T-shirt, which is on sale for £15 or a two-for £25 limited time offer if you need a few new fashion options.

Jon Hamm remembers the excitement of the first day on set of "Top Gun: Maverick" with Tom Cruise.  In an interview with TODAY, Hamm, 51, spoke about working with the film’s star in the newly released movie. "I’ll never forget my first day on set, there’s Tom Cruise, and he says 'Hey,' comes up, gives me a big hug and says, 'It’s so good to have you here,’" Hamm shared during the interview. Jonn Hamm remembers his first day on set of "Top Gun: Maverick" with Tom Cruise.

Top Gun: Maverick is undeniably more inclusive than the original film and cast member Jay Ellis said it was refreshing to see others who ‘looked like me’ working alongside him on the blockbuster.  Tom Cruise is crashing back onto the big screen this summer with the long-awaited sequel to 1986’s classic action adventure finally arriving in cinemas this Wednesday.  It sees him reprise his iconic role as Navy aviator Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell, who is drawn back to the titular fighter tactic school to train up a new set of graduates for a special assignment.

Tom Cruise has revealed that he doesn’t take days off because his career means he’s constantly “living the dream”.The actor is currently promoting his latest film, Top Gun: Maverick, the sequel to Tony Scott’s 1986 action classic, in which he reprises his role as fighter pilot Lieutenant Pete “Maverick” Mitchell. He is also a producer on the blockbuster.Speaking in a new interview, Cruise said his active career means he doesn’t take any time off, but he doesn’t mind being as busy as he is because he’s “living the dream” when he’s working.“This is a day off for me, because I am not shooting,” Cruise told Bella magazine (via Contact Music), after being asked what he likes to do when he has a day off.

Tom Cruise has revealed that before he became famous he wanted to be either a pilot or an actor.The Hollywood star is currently promoting his latest film, Top Gun: Maverick, the sequel to Tony Scott’s 1986 action classic, in which he reprises his role as fighter pilot Lieutenant Pete “Maverick” Mitchell. He is also a producer on the blockbuster.Speaking in a new interview, Cruise said he had always dreamt of being a pilot or an actor growing up, and when he was able to combine both careers in the original Top Gun, it was a “life-changing” moment for him.“All I ever wanted to be was a pilot or an actor, so Top Gun was a huge moment in so many respects, including my passion for aviation,” he told HELLO! magazine (via Contact Music). “It was life-changing for me.”He continued: “I got to actually fly in an F-14 jet which was a dream come true, and play a character I loved in Maverick.”Cruise then went on to explain that for Top Gun: Maverick he got to do more plane stunts than ever before.“The P-51 Mustang you see in the movie is actually my plane, so I got to pilot in those sequences, he said. “I also got to be in the jet fighter a lot more this time, which was thrilling. It was something I had been working up to.”Meanwhile, Twenty One Pilots singer Tyler Joseph has claimed that he was asked to write a song for the Top Gun: Maverick soundtrack before Tom Cruise rescinded the offer.“I was working with the music placement person for the new Top Gun on writing a new song for them and then I believe Tom Cruise just came in and just fired everyone,” Joseph told Californian radio station KROQ [via MusicNews].

Carol Vorderman didn't follow her fellow guests at the Top Gun premiere on Thursday night as she ditched the usual glitzy gowns for a khaki green flight suit in homage to the film.

Kate Middleton looked stunning on the red carpet as she and Prince William attended the royal premiere of Top Gun: Maverick tonight.

Top Gun: Maverick’s Cannes Film Festival premiere marks another high point in the movie star career of Tom Cruise. The actor turns 60 on July 3, and unlike most leading men of that age who become quicker to call for the stunt double, Cruise shows little evidence of slowing down after 43 films. If anything, his Mission: Impossible stunts seem to grow more ambitiously dangerous, not to mention the fact that he and director Doug Liman will become the first to actually shoot a space film in space for real—aboard one of Elon Musk’s SpaceX crafts with the cooperation of NASA.