Monica Barbaro Says HerTop GunGroup Chat 'Blew Up' After Her Oscar Nomination — and Weighs in on Third Movie (Exclusive)

A Complete Unknownstar Monica Barbaro is feeling the love from former costars. Fresh off a firstOscarnomination for her supporting performance as Joan Baez in theBob Dylanbiopic, the actress, 34 — who appears in PEOPLE’s 2025 Oscar Portfolio, now on stands — says that herTop Gun: Maverickfamily texted tons of support. After the Jan. 23 announcement, she recalls, “Our group chat just blew up.” Barbaro played Navy pilot LT Natasha “Phoenix” Trace in the 2022Tom Cruise-starringTop Gunsequel from director Joseph Kosinski, alongsideMiles Teller,Jennifer Connelly,Jon Hamm,Glen Powell, Ed Harris,Val Kilmerand more.

Monica Lewinsky Makes Rare Red Carpet Appearance in Sexy Plunging Dress at 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Monica Lewinsky.Photo:Daniele Venturelli/Getty Daniele Venturelli/Getty Monica Lewinskymade a sexy statement at the2025Vanity FairOscars party. On Sunday, March 2, the activist, 51, attended the star-studded event in a plunging black Stella McCartney design. The midi dress featured a column silhouette and sheer mesh panel at the neckline. On retailerCettire, the item is priced at $2,433.64. Lewinsky’s long dark hair was in a side-parted style and she sported a soft glam makeup look.

Monopoly Money Found in Backpack Believed to Belong to UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting Suspect: Reports

NYPD photo of UnitedHealth CEO shooting suspect.Photo:New York Police Department/Facebook New York Police Department/Facebook A backpack believed to belong to the man who fatally shotUnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompsonwas discovered in Manhattan’s Central Park containing Monopoly money, multiple outlets reported, citing law enforcement sources. Per ABC News, the gray bag was found containing both the board-game money and a Tommy Hilfiger jacket. It was discovered hidden near the area of Heckscher playground, according to thePost.

Montana Dad Dies After Falling from Faulty Chairlift at Local Ski Resort amid 65 MPH Winds

A Montana dad has died after falling from a chairlift at a local ski resort. The 37-year-old snowboarder was transported to a Billings hospital, where he died on Wednesday, March 12. Red Lodge Mountain spokesperson Troy Hawks said the lift had a mechanical problem at the time of the incident, the AP reported. Representatives for the resort and the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s requests for comment.

Montel Williams Recalls 'Taking 12 to 13' Pills a Day: 'As Celebrities We Can Get Whatever We Want' (Exclusive)

Montel Williamsremembers how easy it once was to build a stockpile of opioids when he was on the road.“As celebrities, we can get whatever we want,” Williams, 68, tellsMaria Menounoson the Dec. 17 episode of her podcast,Heal Squad.Williams shared that while he was traveling around the country to promoteThe Montel Williams Show, which he hosted from 1991 to 2008, all he had to do was call the hotel concierge to get access to a doctor.