Race tabs Teller to wave green flag
Miles Teller feels the need, the need for speed. The “Top Gun: Maverick” actor will get it as the honorary starter for what should be the fastest Indianapolis 500 in history.
Teller will wave the green flag for “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday. Teller, 35, stars as Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw, son of late navigator “Goose,” in the sequel to “Top Gun,” which opens in theaters Friday.
“Miles is no stranger to action-packed roles, and waving the green flag for the 33 drivers racing for history will provide him with a similar adrenalinefueled experience,” IMS President Doug Boles said.
Scott Dixon smashed the Indianapolis 500 pole-winning record with a qualifying run of more than 234 mph. He will lead the field Sunday.
Springsteen, E Street Band to tour:
The Boss is hitting the road again, and the E Street Band band is coming with him. The rockers announced Monday that they will begin an arena tour in February in the United States, followed by stadium shows beginning in April in Europe.
Details on the cities the rockers will visit in the
U.S. will be announced later, but it’ll be the first time the group has toured since wrapping The River Tour in Australia in February 2017.
“After six years, I’m looking forward to seeing our great and loyal fans next year,” Springsteen said in a statement.
The European concerts will begin April 28 in Barcelona, with the last European show announced so far happening on July 25 in Italy.
The North American dates will be split into two segments, with a second
leg beginning in August.
Pratt, Schwarzenegger welcome second daughter:
“Jurassic World” star Chris Pratt and author Katherine Schwarzenegger just welcomed the newest addition to their family, Eloise Christina Schwarzenegger Pratt.
The two made announcements Sunday about the birth of their second daughter through Instagram posts with near-identical captions. Both parents uploaded an image with a white background and a pink ribbon around text that includes the baby’s name and date of birth, May 21.
“We are so excited to announce the birth of our second daughter, Eloise Christina Schwarzenegger Pratt,” the proud papa wrote. “Mama and baby are doing well. We feel beyond blessed and grateful. Love, Katherine and Chris.”
Creator of ‘Star Wars’ Death Star dies:
Colin Cantwell, the man who designed the spacecraft in the “Star Wars” films, has died at age 90. The Hollywood Reporter reported that Sierra Dall, Cantwell’s partner, confirmed that he died Saturday at his Colorado home.
Cantwell designed the prototypes for the X-wing Starfighter, TIE fighter and Death Star. He also worked on films such as “2001: A Space Odyssey,” “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” and “WarGames.”
May 25 birthdays: Actor Ann Robinson is 93. Actor Ian McKellen is 83. Actor Leslie Uggams is 79. Actor Frank Oz is 78. Actor Jacki Weaver is 75. Actor Connie Sellecca is 67. Actor Mike Myers is 59. Actor Anne Heche is 53. Actor Jamie Kennedy is 52. Actor Octavia Spencer is 52. Actor Justin Henry is 51. Rapper Daz Dillinger is 49.