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'Top Gun’ Cast: Where Are They Now?

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Feeling the need for speed! Ever since its debut almost four decades prior, Top Gun has been considered an American classic — and it finally got a sequel. The film, which was released May 16, 1986, follows a group of Top Gun Naval Fighters as they learn to train and refine their elite flying skills. When hotshot pilot Maverick ( Tom Cruise ) joins the squad, his reckless behavior puts him at odds with his fellow pilots — especially “cool guy” Iceman ( Val Kilmer ). With the help of his pal Goose ( Anthony Edwards ), Maverick sets off not to just be the top fighter in his class but to win the affection of the academy’s flight instructor , Charlotte Blackwood ( Kelly McGillis ). The action flick was an instant classic and inspired a generation to join the armed forces, with the U.S. Navy reporting a 500 percent increase in admissions that same year. Directed by Tony Scott , the movie went on to win an Oscar and a Golden Globe in 1987 for Best Original Song – “Danger Zone by Kenny Logg...

Flavor of Love’s Most Memorable Contestants: Where Are They Now?

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Not a fan of The Bachelor ? What about VH1’s version? In January 2006, Flavor of Love debuted on VH1, in which women competed for the heart of Public Enemy’s Flavor Flav . The show was created shortly after Brigitte Nielsen and the rapper split and their reality show, Strange Love , came to an end . Flavor Flav (real name William Jonathan Drayton Jr.) aired for three seasons and resulted in many failed relationships. While each season had a winner — Nicole “Hoopz” Alexander in season 1; Chandra “Deelishis” Davis ” in season 2; and Tresha “Thing Two” in season 3 — he chose not to continue dating any of the women after each season’s end. During the first two seasons, Tiffany “New York” Pollard came in second place. During the season 3 reunion show, Flav called off the relationship with Tresha and revealed he wanted to marry Liz Trujillo , the mother of his seventh child, Karma. The show was such a success that it launched many spinoffs for the network — thanks to the incredible pe...

Everything to Know About 'Outlander' Season 7 From Sam Heughan and More

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Back to Fraser’s Ridge. Outlander fans have been waiting for season 7 since May 2022, and the hiatus (nicknamed “droughtlander”) finally has an end in sight. Outlander season 7 will debut in summer 2023, Starz announced in December 2022. The network revealed that Jamie ( Sam Heughan ) and Claire ( Caitríona Balfe ) will be back in a trailer released just ahead of the holidays. The teaser features Jamie telling Claire about a dream. “There was light all around you. It wasn’t a candle light nor fire light. I thought, ‘Now that must be what electric light is like,'” the 18th century Highlander tells his wife. Claire, who time-traveled from the 20th century, asks, “How can you recognize something you’ve never seen in real life?” It’s simple to Jamie, who replies, “I dream of the past. Why would I not dream of the future?” The twosome look happy in bed together in one scene, but it quickly becomes clear that it won’t be all romance for the Frasers. The American Revolution is in ...

Goodbye 2022! Best New Year's Eve Movies to Ring in the Year

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New Year’s Eve means something different to everyone. For some, it’s about landing the perfect kiss at midnight (a challenge in the time of COVID!). For others, it’s focused on a party with friends, family and champagne! Luckily, there are tons of movies that capture the many different feelings that come along with the end of the year. One of those films is the first Sex and the City movie . While the 2008 hit follows the friendships of Carrie ( Sarah Jessica Parker ), Miranda ( Cynthia Nixon ), Charlotte ( Kristin Davis ) and Samantha ( Kim Cattrall ), one scene highlights that bond more than any other. In the movie, a single Carrie goes to bed early on New Year’s Eve. Meanwhile, Miranda is in Brooklyn all alone — her son is with her ex, Steve, for the holiday — and she calls and wakes up Carrie. Even though Miranda says not to come over, Carrie still throws on heels over her silk pajamas and heads to Brooklyn, arriving just in time for midnight. “The idea of being single on New Y...

How to Watch ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest’ 2023

It’s the final countdown! As the clock strikes midnight, Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve will usher in 2023, just as it has since 1972. ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve' 2023: Hosts, Performers, and More Read article Ryan Seacrest will helm the celebrations, which will air on ABC beginning at 8 P.M. ET/7 P.M. CT Saturday, December 31. The Live! With Kelly and Ryan host, 48, has helmed the NYE maintain for 18 years, beginning in 2005 while cohosting alongside Dick Clark himself. After the TV pioneer’s death in 2012, Seacrest permanently took over hosting duties. For those without cable looking to tune into the festivities, viewers can catch the special on Hulu + Live TV, as well as on DirecTV and Vidgo. While the party starts at 8 P.M. ET/7 P.M. CT on Saturday, it will air for five straight hours before concluding at 2 A.M. ET. This year’s holiday special will feature a wealth of performers and celebrity hosts from coast-to-coast, as well as a Spanish-language broadcast from ...

‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ 2023: NYC Performers Revealed!

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5, 4, 3, 2, 1 … Happy New Year’s Rockin’ Eve ! Ring in 2023 with the iconic holiday special , which will be hosted by Ryan Seacrest and other celebrities all across the country — and will include a special Disney twist . The Live With Kelly and Ryan personality, who has helmed the broadcast every year since 2006 — including seven years with its late founder and perennial host, Dick Clark , before his death in 2012 — will once again be back to count down to midnight in New York City’s Times Square. Seacrest will be joined in Manhattan by cohost Liza Koshy . Jessie James Decker will draw the winning Powerball numbers. Over on the West Coast, Ciara will return to her New Year’s Rockin’ Eve post, this time for pretaped portions at Disneyland for the Mouse’s 100 Years of Wonder Celebration. According to a press release, the magical celebration will “commemorate the global impact of Disney’s storytelling, experiences, and fans and set the stage for the next 100 years of Disney magic.”...

Are Zach and Tori Roloff Leaving 'Little People, Big World'? She Says ...

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Courtesy of Tori Roloff/Instagram   Sharing an update. Tori Roloff revealed whether she and husband Zach Roloff plan to leave TLC’s Little People, Big World in the near future. Tori Roloff and Zach Roloff's Sweetest Moments With Their 3 Kids: Photos Read article “I think our time is definitely coming to a close but we’re trying to enjoy it while it’s here,” Tori, 31, replied when asked how much longer she plans to be on television during a Wednesday, December 29, Instagram Story Q & A. In a subsequent social media post, the Oregon native cited “ all the misconceptions people have of us and our family” as the reason she wants to step back from the reality show, noting that viewers “only get to see what the TLC shows them.” The photographer and Zach, 32, tied the knot in July 2015 . Their nuptials — which took place on the Roloff’s family farm — were shown in a season 14 episode of Little People, Big World . Since the twosome exchanged vows, they have welcomed so...

XOXO! Every Time the New 'Gossip Girl' Has Mentioned OG Characters

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Warning: This story contains spoilers from HBO Max’s Gossip Girl. It may be nine years since the original Gossip Girl came to an end, but the characters live on in the new HBO Max sequel series of the same name. The new show follows an entirely new group of rich students at the Upper East Side’s Constance St. Jude’s and just like those before them, they run the school. However, a few teachers are done putting up with it. In the series premiere, a few of the administrators decide to come together to create a shift . How do they do that? Well, relaunch Gossip Girl, the blog that knocked some of the most elite students off their high horses by revealing some of their deepest and darkest secrets. Since blogs are now out of date, apparently, the group — led by teacher Kate Heller (original influencer Tavi Gevinson ) — decide to relaunch Gossip Girl from an Instagram account. That way, they can reach the popular group faster than ever. While there are early mentions of the original ca...

Tom Pelphrey Was 'So Moved and Upset' Over Ben's Death on 'Ozark'

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Tom Pelphrey misses Ben Davis too. The actor — who received high praise for his portrayal of the Ozark character — admits he’s often more attracted to grittier roles like the one on the Netflix drama. ‘Ozark’ Cast: What They Look Like Off Screen “Usually, they don’t let me within 10 feet of a comedy. But that’s kind of always been the case,” he exclusively tells Us Weekly with a laugh. “I’m sort of more drawn to that and maybe it’s just more what I feel like is in my wheelhouse. God that was an amazing character. That was a really special, special character to get to play and talk about getting lucky and all the things falling into place. Ozark was one of those jobs where all that happened. It will always hold this special place in my heart. Very grateful for that experience.” Tom Pelphrey as Ben Davis on ‘Ozark.’ Steve Dietl/Netflix/Kobal/Shutterstock The New Jersey native made his debut on the series in season 3 as Wendy’s ( Laura Linney ) estranged brother, who battled w...

Barchie or Bughead? 'Riverdale' Cast Addresses Final Season's Endgame Ships

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Leaving a last impression. Riverdale is getting ready to air its final season and it seems like romance is on everyone’s mind. During the season 6 finale, which aired in July 2022, viewers saw Cheryl ( Madelaine Petsch ) saving the world from a comet. Things took a turn, however, when the characters ended up reverting back to their teenage years . The only character who remembers their real lives — as opposed to their new reality in the ’50s — was Jughead ( Cole Sprouse ). According to creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa , the alternate universe will play a big role in the show’s final arc. “We’re going to hunker down, be in the ‘50s, and kind of deconstruct not just Archie Comics but what Riverdale has been and have it in dialogue with what people think of as the Archie Comics. That said, it is not a clean break,” he explained to Nerds of Color that same month. “It is very much in continuity with the first six seasons, kind of the same way that Rivervale ended up being in continuity...

Are Dan and Serena Still Together? The 'Gossip Girl' Reboot Reveals ...

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Warning: This article contains spoilers for season 2 of HBO Max’s Gossip Girl . You know you love them! The HBO Max Gossip Girl reboot revealed what the OG series’ power couple Dan Humphrey ( Penn Badgley ) and Serena van der Woodsen ( Blake Lively ) are up to now. ‘Gossip Girl’ Cast: Where Are They Now? Read article During episode 2 of season 6 — which aired on Thursday, December 29 — Serena’s old frenemy Georgina Sparks ( Michelle Trachtenberg ) returned to hold the modern-day Gossip Girl, Kate Keller, ( Tavi Gevinson ) hostage in Dan and Serena’s apartment. Although the fictional couple are still together — and have a child — after tying the knot in the 2012 series finale’s five-year-flash-forward, they’re also still being tortured by Georgina. “This is Dan and Serena’s house. They fired their staff when they thought someone was breaking in,” Georgina revealed to Kate in Thursday’s episode, explaining that she’d been sneaking into the duo’s home to wreak havoc for years. “...

‘Superbad’ Cast: Where Are They Now?

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Still funny! Jonah Hill , Emma Stone and more  Superbad  stars have continued with their thriving careers since the comedy film’s 2007 premiere. The coming-of-age movie, written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg , was based on the duo’s experience growing up in Vancouver, Canada. The onscreen besties — played by Hill and Michael Cera — embarked on a series of hilarious escapades that involved partying, romance and more teen tropes. The creative team behind the film initially feared the content would be too much for some viewers. “I thought that when we showed  Superbad  to audiences, we would start an ongoing debate about how dirty should the movie be,” producer Judd Apatow told Entertainment Weekly in August 2007. “And at the very first screening, nobody in the audience had any issue with anything in the movie in the numbers that would make you change it. I couldn’t believe it. I thought we would be debating so many set pieces and language and cutting things. A...