“Top Gun: Maverick” is flying onto the big screen on May 27. And the film’s final pre-release trailer rewards our patience with lots of high-flying action and a special appearance by one of cinema’s chillest characters. We finally have our first sighting of ‘Tom Kazansky’ aka “Iceman” in Maverick, and Val Kilmer’s alter ego has clearly had an eventful Navy career during the 36-year gap since the first “Top Gun”.

Netflix is taking its dating shows to the realm of marriage with “The Ultimatum: Marry or Move on”. It features 6 couples, all on the verge of getting hitched. But one partner in each relationship is unsure of taking things to the next level. While on the show, they are given an ultimatum: get married in 8 weeks or move on with someone else. The couples will also be choosing new partners to spend those 8 weeks with as they move in together in a “trial marriage”. The first 8 episodes of “The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On” will be released April 6.

Doja Cat has apologized for tweeting she was “not sorry” for refusing to see fans after a cancelled show. Following a backlash, she declared that she was quitting the music industry as it was a “nightmare” and told fans she was “not sorry” for her actions. Sunday, Doja retweeted her “I’m not sorry” post and added, “I am.”

Mick Jagger says he wrote his first-ever TV theme “very, very quickly”. He composed the tune for the Apple TV+ series “Slow Horses” (starring Gary Oldman) after reading the Mick Herron book on which it’s based. The series debuts tomorrow.

Elton John has unveiled his final stretch of North American shows. They include stops in Vancouver, Toronto, New Jersey, Boston, Phoenix, Tacoma, Santa Clara and San Diego, plus a 3rd show at LA’s Dodger Stadium in November.

Kelsea Ballerini has announced a partnership with CoverGirl. “I’ve always had a…tube of CoverGirl mascara in my makeup bag, and I even wrote in my journal at age 14 that one day I dreamed of being a CoverGirl.” She’ll be the face of a yet-to-be-announced collection from the brand, coming out this spring.

80s hitmakers Rick Springfield, Men at Work and John Waite have announced an 18-city tour that kicks off in St. Augustine, Florida on August 5th. Rick will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of his album, ‘Working Class Dog’ while Men at Work will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their #1 album ‘Business as Usual’.

Another country star is headed to the Vegas strip! Miranda Lambert announced her new Las Vegas residency called ‘Velvet Rodeo: The Residency’. It launches this fall in September, the residency will take place at Zappos Theater inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

Ashanti receives her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today. Ja Rule and Tichina Arnold will be on hand to induct Ashanti.

CHRIS ROCK kicked off his standup tour last night by asking the crowd, quote, “How was your weekend?” But he didn’t have any material on the Oscars. He said, quote, “At some point I’ll talk about that [stuff]. And it’ll be serious, and it’ll be funny.”

TOM PARKER, the lead singer of the British boy band THE WANTED, passed away yesterday at age 33. He was diagnosed back in October 2020 with inoperable stage four glioblastoma, which is an aggressive type of brain cancer.

BRUCE WILLIS is stepping away from acting because he’s suffering from aphasia . . . a condition that effects a person’s ability to speak or write, and even to understand words. Bruce is 67 years old.

DAVID and VICTORIA BECKHAM had their house broken into while they were home. The masked intruder only hit one room, but they got away with thousands of dollars’ worth of designer and electronic goods.

Netflix is going to reboot the “Spy Kids” franchise with a new movie from the original director ROBERT RODRIGUEZ. No other details are known except it will introduce a new family of spies.

JUSTIN BIEBER got booed during a show in Montreal for repping his Toronto Maple Leafs and making fun of the Canadiens. But he got them back on his side by saying Montreal is one of his favorite places in the world.

‘N SYNC teased on Twitter that “Something is Coming”, but they didn’t say what. Fans are hoping it’s a reunion. ‘N Sync hasn’t released new music since they went on a “hiatus” in 2002.

The “Game of Thrones” prequel series “House of the Dragon” is coming on August 21st.

Justin Bieber and Kehlani have collaborated for a new single that was released yesterday. Kehlani, who is a 13x Platinum and 2x Grammy nominated artist, will also include “Up at Night” on her next album, “Blue Water Road”. It comes out on April 29.

Silk Sonic will open the show with a performance at this weekend’s Grammy Awards. The retro duo of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak is nominated for Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best R&B Song, and Best R&B Performance for “Leave The Door Open.”

Lizzo announced online that she’s launching a shapewear company named ‘Yitty’. She said it’s a dream she’s had for 5 years and it will happen soon. According to the ‘Yitty’ website, it launches April 12.

“Bachelorette” star Andi Dorfman is engaged to Blaine Hart. The reality star’s rep confirmed to E! News that he popped the question on March 18th at a beach in Santa Monica, CA.

Ron Howard and Brian Grazer are teaming up with Disney Original Documentary for a “definitive portrait” of Muppet creator, Jim Henson. According to a release, the project is being produced “with the full participation and cooperation of the Henson family.”

Shonda Rhimes has found her queen. India Amarteifio will play the younger version of Queen Charlotte in Netflix’s “Bridgerton” spinoff. The show, ordered to series last year, will tell the story of the young queen’s marriage to King George.