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Tom Cruise Receives Honorary Oscar at 2025 Governors Awards

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Tom Cruise was celebrated in Hollywood on Nov. 16 as he received an Academy Honorary Award at the 2025 Governors Awards. For an actor whose four-decade career has continually influenced the evolution of modern filmmaking.

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Presented to him by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, who is currently directing Cruise in an upcoming 2026 film, the honor recognized not just Cruise’s film legacy but his influence on global movie culture.

Standing onstage inside the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood, Cruise delivered an emotional speech filled with gratitude for the filmmaking community and a reflection on the art form that shaped his life. “Making films is not what I do, it’s who I am,” he told the room.

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Cruise spoke about cinema as a universal connector, a place where people from every background come together to feel the same emotions in the dark of a theater. “No matter where we come from, in that theater, we laugh together, we feel together, we hope together,” he said. “That is the power of this art form.”

He also shared childhood memories of discovering movies – sitting in a dark theater, watching a beam of light open up worlds far larger than his own.

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He described it as the start of a lifelong passion for adventure, stories, and learning about humanity. At 63, Tom Cruise has earned four Oscar nominations, for Born on the Fourth of July, Jerry Maguire, Magnolia, and as a producer on Top Gun: Maverick. Over more than forty years in the industry, he’s taken on roles that have left a lasting mark on cinema, from his breakout performance in Risky Business to the Mission: Impossible movies, where he became known for performing daring stunt himself.

Academy President Janet Yang, announcing Cruise as a 2025 Honorary Oscar recipient, praised him as “one of the most recognized and highest-grossing actors of all time.” highlighting his impact on theatrical moviegoing and his unwavering dedication to the craft.

With the 98th Oscars approaching on March 15, 2026, Cruise’s tribute serves not only as a celebration of his past achievements but as a reminder of his lasting passion for film and of an artist still driven by the same beam of light that captured his imagination as a child.

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Timothée Chalamet Declares Love for Kylie Jenner After Critics Choice Awards Win

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Timothée Chalamet took home the Best Actor award for his role in Marty Supreme, where he portrays a professional table tennis player chasing the 1952 world championship.

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During his acceptance speech, Chalamet made headlines for a rare public shout-out to his partner, Kylie Jenner. “Thank you to my partner of three years,” he said, addressing Jenner from the stage. “Thank you for our foundation. I love you. I couldn’t do this without you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.” The 28-year-old reality star was clearly moved, mouthing “I love you, too” back to him as the audience applauded. The pair sealed the night with a tender kiss, that was widely shared online.

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Chalamet’s win came after he beat out tough competition, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Joel Edgerton, Ethan Hawke, Michael B. Jordan, and Wagner Moura, highlighting just how significant this victory was for the actor. This was Chalamet’s fourth Critics Choice nomination. He had previously been recognized for A Complete Unknown (2025), Beautiful Boy (2019), and Call Me By Your Name (2018).

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Marty Supreme has been a long-term project for Chalamet, who said he embraced every aspect of promotion and publicity in the spirit of his character. It’s a story about chasing your dreams,” he told IndieWire, explaining how committed he was to sharing Marty Mauser’s journey with viewers.

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Jessica Alba and Danny Ramirez Kick Off 2026 with Romantic Mexico Escape

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As their romance intensifies, Jessica Alba kissed Danny Ramirez while on vacation in Mexico.

On Friday, the “Honey” actress was seen giving the “Captain America: Brave New World” actor a passionate kiss on the beach in Los Cabos, Mexico.

Ramirez, who was wearing black swim trunks, was leaning into Alba, who was wearing a tank top and ball cap.

In a different picture, the couple shared affectionate moments on beach chairs while grinning lovingly at each other.  During their romantic vacation, the couple was also spotted sunbathing. Ramirez watched Alba tanning her back while sporting a skin-baring thong bikini.

 

Jessica Alba and Danny Ramirez were caught kissing on the beach on Friday — Photo @ Instagram

Later, Alba walked hand in hand with Ramirez on the beach while wearing a full-length sundress.

The actress previously posted pictures of herself and Ramirez from a tropical Thanksgiving vacation. One of the pictures showed the two of them walking to the ocean in swimsuits.

She also shared pictures of her children, Honour, 17, Haven, 14, and Hayes Warren, 8, along with a number of motivational quotes. Since July, the 44-year-old co-founder of The Honest Company and the 33-year-old actor have been romantically involved. Despite being caught kissing during a casual date in London in May, Ramirez was not publicly named until they travelled to Cancún last July.

 

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Since then, they have been photographed in New York and Los Angeles on public outings.

She and Ramirez went to the US Open with her father in September, and a month later, on a group outing in October, at the Mill Valley Film Festival, they made their red carpet debut.

The former cast member of “Dark Angel” and her estranged husband, Cash Warren, announced their separation in January, and the following month, Alba filed to dissolve their nearly 17-year marriage, citing “irreconcilable differences.”

Alba and Ramirez appear focused on each other during recent outings. Recent travels and public appearances indicate a relationship progressing quietly and privately.

 

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Abu Dhabi Breaks 5 Guinness World Records With 62-Minute Fireworks and 6,500-Drone Show

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2026 began with a record-breaking celebration in Abu Dhabi, which included a spectacular display of over 6,500 coordinated drones and a continuous fireworks display lasting 62 minutes. The show combined technology, scale, and choreography as part of the UAE’s larger New Year’s Eve spanning several emirates, drawing international attention and establishing new standards for midnight celebrations.

While the rest of the world was pleased with countdowns and brief fireworks, the UAE obviously had other ideas. New Year’s Eve 2026 promised a bigger, brighter, and longer showcase, and Abu Dhabi produced a celebration that seemed less like a party and more like a global performance of innovation and pure visual drama.

 

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Record-breaking 2026 welcome in Abu Dhabi

The main festivities in Abu Dhabi were held in Al Wathba, where the organisers showcased an amazing 62-minute fireworks display that has since gone viral online.

According to Gulf News, the show combined advanced launch systems, visual synchronization technology, and sweeping formations that lighted the desert skyline.

 

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More than 6,500 coordinated drones filled the skies, producing sweeping animations, including a magnificent phoenix figure that seemed to rise, change, and illuminate throughout the night, just as the fireworks seemed unbeatable.

The display emphasized months of engineering, programming and coordination, timed down to the second. Clearly, the goal was to push boundaries and set several Guinness World Records in one memorable evening rather than just celebrate.

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