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When “Top Gun: Maverick” takes flight in North American theaters on Friday, ticket sales for the oft-delayed tentpole may break through the stratosphere.

Thanks to stellar reviews and a healthy dose of nostalgia, Paramount and Skydance’s star-spangled action film — starring Tom Cruise as a fighter pilot who feels the need for speed — is expected to generate a blockbuster 85 million to 100 million over the weekend. Through Memorial Day on Monday, domestic box office receipts could fly as high as 130 million. “Maverick” is playing in 4,732 North American cinemas, the widest theater count in history.

The follow-up to 1986’s “Top Gun” was scheduled to open in the summer of 2020 until Covid-19 scrambled those plans. But Paramount and Cruise were adamant about keeping the film in theaters rather than sending the sequel straight to a streaming service. When Cruise was recently asked at Cannes Film Festival if the sequel would skip the big screen,

What happens after you spend nearly three years of your life studying and acting as Elvis Presley? If you’re “Elvis” leading star Austin Butler, your body shuts down almost immediately and you’re sent to the hospital. The actor told GQ magazine that he was diagnosed with a virus that hospitalized him the day after he wrapped production on Baz Luhrmann’s music biopic. The virus simulated appendicitis and left Butler bedridden for one week.

“The next day [after filming wrapped] I woke up at four in the morning with excruciating pain, and I was rushed to hospital,” Butler said. “My body just started shutting down the day after I finished ‘Elvis.’”

Butler was officially cast as Elvis in July 2019 after he auditioned for Luhrmann with a haunting rendition of “Unchained Melody.” Once the actor started immersing himself in the life and music of Elvis Presley, he didn’t stop. Filming on

Michael Peterson and his children are still trying to find some sense of normalcy after losing Kathleen Peterson 20 years ago. So no, he and his four kids, Margaret, Martha, Todd and Clayton, won't be watching the HBO Max adaptation of The Staircase documentary. "I was there when she died," he told This Morning hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield on May 25. "I definitely do not want to watch a fictionalized account, seeing her die three times." Michael said that his children told him they didn't "even think of watching" the series when they first heard about it, saying that they're still trying to move on after becoming public...

This story may very well make you, well, crabby. During a recent trip crabbing with daughters Olive, 9, and Frankie, 8, Drew Barrymore attempted to channel Nancy Meyers—romcom legend known for her coastal elegance—but nothing went as she expected, she explained on a May 24 appearance on The Late Night with Seth Meyers. While Olive threw a bucket down the river—"I was like, 'We just littered, Olive!'" she shared—Drew, er, struggled to make friends. "This kayaker woman came by and she started screaming at me," she said, noting her girls brought a friend along for the excursion. "I wanted to light into her but I had the three girls with me, so I was...

Austin Butler is doing just fine, but he did have a bit of a health scare after he finished filming Elvis in March 2021. "The next day I woke up at four in the morning with excruciating pain, and I was rushed to the hospital," he told GQ Hype in a new interview. "My body just started shutting down the day after I finished Elvis." Ultimately, he was diagnosed with a virus that mimicked appendicitis and was left bedridden for a week. All in the name of art! After all, Butler fully committed—body and soul—to portraying Elvis Presley for Baz Luhrmann's upcoming biopic. The 30-year-old landed the...

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It was the moment Young Rock fans have been waiting for: Election day. The May 24 season two finale of the hit NBC comedy finally revealed the results of Dwayne Johnson's 2032 presidential run. So did the pro wrestler turned acting icon turned fictional politician officially become your new favorite TV president? Unfortunately not, as Johnson shockingly lost to opponent Brayden Taft. So what do the surprising election results mean for season three of Young Rock? Show creator and executive producer Nahnatchka Khan is weighing in on Johnson's political loss, where next season will lead, plus her thoughts on Johnson running for president in real life. Read on...

Content warning: This story discusses sexual assault and abuse. Johnny Depp returned to the witness stand during the final days of his 50 million defamation lawsuit against Amber Heard. On May 25, the Pirates of the Caribbean star was called as a rebuttal witness and quickly denied many allegations brought forth from his ex. "It's insane to hear heinous accusations of violence, sexual violence, that she's attributed to me, that she's accused me of," Depp said during his testimony. "I don't think anyone enjoys having to split themselves open and tell the truth, but there are times when one simply has to because it's gotten out of control. Horrible. Ridiculous. Humiliating....

The secret is officially out: Romee Strijd is pregnant again!  The Victoria's Secret model, 26, announced that she and her fiancé Laurens van Leeuwen are expecting their second child together on Instagram May 25, writing, "Soon we will be a family of 4, can't wait."  Alongside her exciting news, Romee shared a heartwarming photo of the entire family wearing all-white outfits as they sit on the floor together. The supermodel can be seen holding onto her growing baby bump and smiling at her husband while he tries to help their 17-month-old daughter, Mint, reach out to kiss her mom's belly.   After sharing the post, Romee's...

Married at First Sight is keeping viewers on their toes. On May 25, Lifetime announced the series is set to take place in San Diego, Calif. for season 15, the first west coast city for the franchise, which previously followed couples located across the country, including Boston and Houston. With the news, the network also shared new photos of the newlyweds who agreed, to the ultimate experiment of getting married at, well, first sight. The 10 individuals will meet at the altar and say I do, after which they'll have eight weeks to decide if they want to stay together or get a divorce. To guide them along the way, the couples will be paired by a team of matchmakers,...

Ellen DeGeneres is going to miss dancing through the aisles of her daytime talk show. While the Ellen DeGeneres Show is still airing, the host officially wrapped filming on the series in late April, marking the end of her 19-year run. "There was a time a couple of months out where I was crying every day," she told The Hollywood Reporter. "I was really emotional, even though it was my choice, and it's the right choice. I knew it was time to end this chapter and to do something different, but still it was really emotional." Her emotions were intensified by the show's brush with controversy in 2019, when Warner Bros. conducted an investigation following allegations of a toxic workplace....

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Laverne Cox is making Barbie history in the most stylish way possible. The Inventing Anna actress chatted all about becoming the first-ever transgender person to have their likeness created into a Barbie as a part of Mattel's Tribute Collection on E! News' Daily Pop. "I helped design this with the team at Mattel and I wanted to do multiple outfits. But to make it cost-effective—40 retail—we could only do one look," she told hosts Justin Sylvester and Loni Love on May 25. So what solution did she come up with? "I was like, 'What if we did a look that peeled?'" Cox revealed. Demonstrating the wardrobe change, the doll's bustier and skirt can be removed...

We independently selected these products because we love them, and we think you might like them at these prices. E! has affiliate relationships, so we may get a commission if you purchase something through our links. Items are sold by the retailer, not E!. Prices are accurate as of publish time. Ready, set, shop! Memorial Day deals are here, which means it's a prime time to save on all your favorite brands. That's not the only sale happening right now. The Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale has finally started. Nordstrom shoppers have been looking forward to this sale for months. You don't want to miss these discounts on beauty products, clothes, shoes, home items and more.  There are so many great items...

The weather isn't the only thing heating up this summer. Netflix has announced what TV shows and movies are coming to the streaming platform this June—and it's enough to keep you entertained as you cool off from the hot weather. Starting June 1, fan favorites like Mission: Impossible, Player's Club, The Amazing Spider-Man, Lean on Me, It, Soul Plane, Troy, Dumb and Dumber, Titanic and more will be available to watch anytime. And if you're looking for new content, don't worry comma Netflix has you covered with films like Hustle, which follows a basketball scout—played by Adam...

Kate Moss just shut down an allegation Amber Heard brought up in court about their mutual ex Johnny Depp. Appearing through video link, the supermodel testified before a Fairfax, Virginia jury as a rebuttal witness for the former couple's defamation trial on May 25. Weeks earlier, Heard told the court that during an alleged confrontation with Depp, which also involved the actress' sister Whitney, she "instantly" thought "of Kate Moss and stairs." Moss recalled to the judge an incident that occurred while vacationing with Depp in the '90s. "We were leaving the room...

Princess Charlene of Monaco has opened up about her recent health issues for the very first time. In November, the royal, 44, made headlines when her husband Prince Albert II announced that she was receiving treatment outside of the country amid an ongoing battle with poor health. Now, while attending Monte-Carlo Fashion Week with her daughter 7-year-old Princess Gabriella on May 24, Princess Charlene told Monaco Matin that she still feels "fragile," but "serene."  "When I returned to the Principality, I focused all my energy on my children, my husband and my health because they are my priority," she told the outlet. "My state of health is still...

Sounds like Darth Vader was (obi-)wan person Ewan McGregor wasn't ready to see! McGregor revived his role as the Jedi master in Disney+'s upcoming series Obi-Wan Kenobi. During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the actor sat down with host Jimmy Fallon to discuss what it was like reuniting with his old pal Darth Vader. "It was frightening to see him again," McGregor said. "I hadn't acted with Darth Vader and I've been acting a long time. I think I've done a lot of stuff. But the first take with Darth Vader scared the ​s--t out of me." When McGregor was rehearsing with Hayden Christensen, who stars as the...

Kailyn Lowry's chapter as a Teen Mom has come to an end. On May 24, the MTV reality star announced during the reunion that she is leaving the show after 11 years. "I think that we should part ways," she told co-hosts Dr. Drew Pinsky and Nessa. "I think this should be the end." Now, Kailyn is opening up exclusively to E! News' Daily Pop about her decision and what's next for her family. "I want to focus on my self-growth and my kids and I didn't feel like the show aligned with the goals that I have anymore," she said. "I decided it was time for me to move on." Fans first met Kailyn during season two of 16 and Pregnant back in 2010. The following...

Paid content created in partnership with Target. For the second year in a row, Will Packer will host Target's Scene in Color, which is a program that celebrates up-and-coming, young filmmakers. The series celebrates the stories of three Bipoc filmmakers on the rise. To learn more about Target's Scene in Color, head over to Rotten Tomatoes. This inspiring content will air on E!'s Daily Pop along with other NBCU platforms throughout the month to build up anticipation for Target's Scene in Color 2.0. One film features the compelling story of Black singer on the rise in 1950s Las Vegas, on the verge of her big break. There's another film that follows the...