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Tom Cruise has paid tribute to Val Kilmer, wishing his Top Gun co-star "well on the next journey". Cruise , speaking at the CinemaCon film event in Las Vegas on Thursday, asked for a moment's silence to reflect on the "wonderful" times shared with the star, whom he called a "dear friend". Kilmer, who died of pneumonia on Tuesday aged 65, rocketed to fame starring alongside Cruise in the 1986 blockbuster Top Gun, playing Tom 'Iceman' Kazansky, a rival fighter pilot to Cruise's character Maverick. Image: Tom Cruise said 'I wish you well on the next journey'. Pic: AP Image: Val Kilmer in 2017. Pic: AP His last part was a cameo role in the 2022 blockbuster sequel Top Gun: Maverick. Cruise, on stage at Caesars Palace on Thursday, said: "I'd like to honour a dear friend of mine, Val Kilmer. I ca...

Robert Irwin poses for Bonds (Instagram: Bonds) Robert Irwin is showing fans a different side of himself. The 21-year-old son of the late Steve Irwin was revealed as the brand icon of an Australian underwear company Thursday.  "Say g'day to our new brand icon, Robert Irwin, like you've never seen him before," the Bonds ad campaign was captioned. "Who better to rep comfy down under than the Aussie wildlife legend himself." Robert posed for the ads in Bonds underwear but drew some inspiration from his zookeeper job. In a few of the shots, Robert could be seen holding reptiles. STEVE IRWIN'S SON HAS ‘HEARTBREAKING’ 21ST BIRTHDAY, SAYS HE'LL ‘NEVER BE COMPLETE’ WITHOUT FAMOUS DAD Robert Irwin posed shirtless for an underwear ad campaign. (Instagram: Bonds) Fans were shocked by Robert's transformation, as many remembered him as the young son of the infamous Crocodile Hunter , Steve Irwin. "Wait what… when did he.. how did he.. huh...

British companies and business groups have expressed alarm over President Donald Trump's 10% tariff on UK goods entering the US – but cautioned against retaliatory measures. It comes as Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds launched a consultation with firms on taxes the UK could implement in response to the new levies. Money blog: Pension top-up deadline days away A 400-page list of 8,000 US goods that could be targeted by UK tariffs has been published, including items like whiskey and jeans. On so-called "Liberation Day" , Mr Trump announced UK goods entering the US will be subject to a 10% tax while cars will be slapped with a 25% levy. The government's handling of tariff negotiations with the US to date has been praised by representative and industry bodies as being "cool" and "calm" – and they urged ministers to continue that approach by not retaliating. Please use Chrome browser for ...

World champion Kyren Wilson needed medical attention for a nosebleed during his 10-5 defeat to Ding Junhui in the quarter-finals of the Tour Championship. Trailing 5-1, Wilson was forced to leave the auditorium in Manchester and play was suspended for almost 30 minutes. When he eventually returned to the table, the Englishman joked: "I thought there was a red over the pocket," before missing a long pot and watching Ding clear up with a break of 80. "It was a nightmare. I think it was just exhaustion," Wilson later said on ITV 4. "I went deep in the Players Championship and then had three back-to-back exhibitions after that. "In hindsight it is probably a good thing. It'll give me two weeks to knuckle down and get a bit of rest and get ready for the World Championships." Wilson's Crucible campaign will begin on 19 April, the opening Saturday of the 17-day tournament. China's Ding compiled six half-centuries and a century to domin...

James Bond’s new owner , Amazon MGM, has already started working out the details of a "fresh, exotic new" Bond that is sparking conversation online. At CinemaCon, the annual convention for movie theater owners in Las Vegas, studio executives Courtenay Valenti and Sue Kroll shared a few details about the latest entry in the franchise . "We are committed to honoring the legacy of this iconic character while bringing a fresh, exotic new chapter to audiences around the world alongside [producers] Amy [Pascal] and David [Heyman]," they told the audience Wednesday night, per Variety .  FORMER JAMES BOND ACTRESS PANS AMAZON FRANCHISE TAKEOVER AS 'ABSOLUTE MADNESS' "They’re both in London getting started and couldn’t be here tonight, but we wanted to thank them for what we know to make an incredible partnership." James Bond fans were divided online by the promise of a new Bond. Sue Kroll and Courtenay Valenti of Amazon MGM Studios speak onstage ...

Arsenal set to launch a shock move for Antony in the summer, Manchester United chasing striker Lorenzo Lucca, Tottenham ready to fight for Dejan Kulusevski. Brazil international Antony, 25, has been identified as a top target for Arsenal with the Manchester United winger impressing during a loan spell at Real Betis. (Fichajes - in Spanish) , external Manchester United have made Udinese and Italy striker Lorenzo Lucca, 24, their top target going into the summer transfer window. (Sun - subscription required) , external Tottenham hope to avoid losing Sweden midfielder Dejan Kulusevski, 24, this summer amid interest from AC Milan and Napoli . (GiveMeSport) , external Arsenal will have to make Spain winger Nico Williams, 22, one of club's top earners to sign him from Athletic Bilbao this summer. (Telegraph - subscription required) , external Bayer Leverkusen have made contact with representatives of German Stefan Ortega, 32, and could sign the Manchester City goalk...

Meghan Markle attempted to defend herself from accusations that she is unrelatable and out of touch. The Duchess of Sussex has faced criticism since launching her latest endeavor – "With Love, Meghan." The Netflix show premiered March 4 and received mixed reactions from viewers. Some labeled Markle as "unrelatable," pointing out the fake kitchen and an entire line of Le Creuset pots. "I need to work, and I love to work," the 43-year-old former actress told The New York Times . Markle, who starred in "Suits" for seven seasons, told the outlet she has had a job since she was 13. "This is a way I can connect my home life and my work," Markle added, referencing the two kids she shares with husband Prince Harry. MEGHAN MARKLE'S AS EVER BRAND SELLS OUT IN UNDER AN HOUR DESPITE HIGH PRICES Meghan Markle seemed a bit bothered by the accusations that she is not relatable, during a recent interview with The New York Times. (Netfli...