Queen Latifah has done a lot over her 30-year career and she's celebrating some major milestones!Among her many accolades? The beloved «First Lady of Hip-Hop» made history in April when she became the first-ever female rapper to be inducted into the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry with her classic 1989 debut album, .On April 12, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden announced that Queen Latifah is among several music icons, including Madonna («Like a Virgin»), Mariah Carey («All I Want for Christmas Is You») and 22 others whose musical recordings will be preserved in the Library of Congress for 2023.«The National Recording Registry preserves our history through recorded sound and reflects our nation's diverse culture,» Hayden said at the time. «The national library is proud to help ensure these recordings are preserved for generations to come, and we welcome the public's input on what songs, speeches, podcasts or recorded sounds we should preserve next.
Tom Cruise Defies Death While Speedflying in New 'Mission: Impossible' Behind-the-Scenes Clip
29.06.2023 - 20:57 / etonline.com
Tom Cruise is bringing more death-defying stunts than ever before to In a new behind-the-scenes clip from the upcoming action flick, Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie headed to the Lake District in northwest England to film the franchise star participating in «one of the most dangerous sports in the world,» speedflying. «While it may look similar, speedflying is not skydiving,» McQuarrie explains in the clip. «Skydiving is fairly predictable, speedflying is incredibly unpredictable.»While skydivers look for an open field to land in comfortably, for speedflyers, the point is to accelerate and spiral as close as possible to the mountains and rock formations — just feet off the ground — before landing at a high rate of speed.The intense scenes were too dangerous to film with a helicopter or drone, so the crew had to construct their own gimbal system, rigging up two cameras to track Cruise's rapid descent down the mountains, reaching speeds of up to 50 miles per hour.«It is truly a one-of-a-kind adventure,» McQuarrie says in the clip of directing Cruise through his increasingly daring stunts in thefilms.
«With Tom there are no limits, so we become a little bit more adventurous every time.»Cruise sat down with ET's Nischelle Turner in Rome last week to preview the upcoming action film, and he shared an interesting fact about the production, revealing that the most dangerous stunt of his career -- a motorcycle jump off of a cliff into a base jump — was the first-ever scene filmed for .«Well, we know either we're gonna continue with the film or we're not,» Cruise said with a laugh of planning the death-defying stunt. «Let's know day one… Do we all continue, or is it a major rewrite?»In all seriousness, the actor added,
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Tom Cruise Called Co-Stars Not Being Allowed to ‘Look Me in the Eye’ the ‘Weirdest’ Tom Cruise Story He’s Heard, Says ‘Mission: Impossible’ Director
Zack Sharf Digital News Director According to Tom Cruise’s frequent “Mission: Impossible” director Christopher McQuarrie, the mega-star actor once told him that the “weirdest story” he ever heard about himself was that his co-stars “were not allowed to look me in the eye.” McQuarrie and the rest of his “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” cast told The Times of London that rumor is just a myth. Simon Pegg said Cruise is far more generous and fun than that rumor suggests, and that he even “took us go-karting and zip-lining” during off hours on “Dead Reckoning Part One.” “I’ve been able to hack my way through all the bizarre mythology that surrounds him,” added Pegg, who has starred in every “Mission: Impossible” movie opposite Cruise since 2011’s “Ghost Protocol.” “On one side he’s Tom Cruise — this enigmatic film star everyone wants to know about. And on the other he’s just a guy. I like being normal with him.”
Tom Cruise says he wants to make ‘Mission Impossible’ films for 20 more years
Tom Cruise is just getting started. The 62 year old actor has been promoting her latest film, “Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning - Part One,” his seventh time playing the iconic role of Ethan Hunt. In a new interview, Cruise revealed he wants to keep playing the role for 20 more years.
Tom Cruise Says He Hopes to Make 'Mission: Impossible' Films Until He's 80 Years Old
Tom Cruise has no plans to stop taking on impossible missions. The actor is looking to Harrison Ford and his recent role in as his goal for the future.Cruise celebrated his 61st birthday on July 3 by attending a premiere of at Darling Harbour’s International Convention Center in Sydney, Australia.The action star spoke with The Sydney Morning Herald at the event and admitted he wanted to keep making installments in the long-running franchise until he's at least Ford's age.«Harrison Ford is a legend; I hope to be still going. I’ve got 20 years to catch up with him,» shared Cruise.
‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’ – Tom Cruise Does Eye-Popping Stunts On A Moving Train In Behind-The-Scenes Clip
Tom Cruise is always taking stunts to the next level.
Behind-the-Scenes Photos Allegedly from the ‘First Version’ of The Idol Depict a Completely Different Show
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'Mission: Impossible' star Tom Cruise takes on 'most dangerous' sport in behind the scenes look at new film
Tom Cruise took on a dangerous new sport for "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One." Cruise, 60, performs his own stunts and the actor chose speedflying for his latest film. Speedflying is similar to paragliding but uses a much smaller canopy and is "completely unpredictable," according to director Christopher McQuarrie. "To shoot these stunts for ‘Mission: Impossible,’ with Tom there are no limits, so we become a little bit more adventurous every time," McQuarrie noted.
On this day in history, July 3, 1962, Tom Cruise is born, goes on to star in 'Born on the Fourth of July'
On this day in history, July 3, 1962, Tom Cruise — who would go on to become one of Hollywood’s most iconic leading men — was born. Thomas Cruise Mapother IV was born in Syracuse, New York, and his acting career emerged in the 1980s. "He is known for his clean-cut good looks and versatility," notes Britannica.com. His parents were Mary and Thomas Mapother.
Craig Doyle says 'it's early days' as he makes admission from behind the scenes at This Morning and is flooded with same remark
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Tom Cruise and Hayley Atwell look too cute in Dubai at the Mission Impossible premiere
Tom Cruise, 60, and Hayley Atwell,41, know how to promote a film! The “Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One” costars attended the film’s premiere in Dubai on June 26, and they looked amazing on the red carpet. In one of the photos, Cruise, who was reportedly interested in dating Shakira, gently greeted his costar with a kiss on the cheek.Atwell looked stunning in a satin lime gown, while Cruise looked dapper in a black suit.Atwell is newly engaged to her fiance Ned Wolfgang Kelly, but there were rumors that she was dating Cruise when they were filming in 2020.The cast of ‘Mission Impossible’ explain how they filmed without a script: ‘The story is always changing’Katie Holmes stuns in crocheted dress at the opening night of ‘Like Water For Chocolate’Suri Cruise and a friend enjoy summer in New YorkThe Christopher Robin actress shut down the speculation last month in May, telling Country & Town House, “What I feel is the truly extraordinary power of platonic love, which seems to be sometimes under-represented.” Atwell said she talked to Cruise about the rumors whenever she felt worried.
Tom Cruise Leaves London Via Helicopter After 'Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One' Premiere
Tom Cruise is saying goodbye to London!
Tom Cruise's 'Mission: Impossible' co-stars reveal what actor is really like behind the scenes
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