October 8, 2008 12:42 PM
'Maniac' Tom Cruise
US actress and political activist Lauren Bacall has branded Tom Cruise a "maniac."
Screen legend Bacall worked with Cruise's ex-wife Nicole Kidman on 2003 film 'Dogville', soon after her divorce from the 'Mission: Impossible' actor, and says she appeared "unhappy" during filming, before launching an astonishing and scathing attack on Cruise.
Bacall told Elle magazine: "Tom had taken off for Penelope Cruz or some goddamn thing - one of his more ridiculous moves. Tom Cruise is a maniac. I can't understand the way he conducts his life."
This is not the first time 'The Big Sleep' actress has hit out at Cruise.
In 2005, Bacall said: "When you talk about a great actor, you're not talking about Tom Cruise. His whole behaviour is so shocking. It's inappropriate and vulgar and absolutely unacceptable to use your private life to sell anything commercially, but, I think, it's kind of a sickness."
Kidman recently revealed she was surprised to find love with new husband, country singer Keith Urban, after her 10-year marriage to Cruise.
She said: "I didn't foresee it, that you can meet somebody who you have a deep and more profound love with. I don't mean to take away anything with Tom, but I would hope that he has the same thing."
Kidman gave birth to her first daughter with Urban, Sunday Rose Kidman, in July. She and Cruise adopted two children, Isabella, 15, and Connor, 13, during their marriage.
Posted by Maus on October 8, 2008 in Tom Cruise | Permalink | Comments (0)
August 5, 2008 1:01 PM
Tom Cruise's Thunder feet
Tom Cruise impressed co-stars Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr. with his fancy footwork in 'Tropic Thunder', but is set to shock fans with his "colourful language".
The actor plays a balding computer geek and studio boss in the new comedy, and performs a hip-hop dance for party guests during his brief cameo.
His co-star Robert Downey Jr. said: "He's a very good, excellent dancer. I'll tip my hat to Tom."
Cruise famously danced in 1983's 'Risky Business' and apparently hasn't lost his touch.
Co-star Jack Black added: "The fact that he came in and in six days of shooting made that kind of impact? I'd say per hour, he was the big winner in 'Tropic Thunder'."
However, producer, writer and star of the movie Ben Stiller revealed fans will also be shocked by Cruise's "colourful language" on screen.
The 'Meet the Parents' actor added: "We knew we were locked into an R-rating from the language in the beginning of the movie anyway, from all the war movie dialogue.
"You just have to do that if you're doing a war movie. I think a lot of these studio guys talk like that. I know from personal experience. I have heard people in movie studios curse."
Posted by Maus on August 5, 2008 in Tom Cruise | Permalink | Comments (0)
April 18, 2008 11:17 AM
Posh celebrates birthday with showbiz chums
And so a big Star Trip happy birthday for Victoria Beckham, who hit the grand old age of 34 yesterday. And how did the Spice Girl celebrate the big day? By getting drunk with her celebrity husband and celebrity mates all in a grand celebrity setting, of course. Ahh - she's just like you and me, isn’t she folks?
Vicky B and her hubby, some past-it footie player you might have heard of, enjoyed a meal out with her current favourite chum, actress (I say actress, but having watched her in Van Helsing, I beg to differ) Kate Beckinsale and her director husband Len Wiseman. Desperate Housewives strumpet Eva Longoria Parker was also part of the celebrations, fitting considering it all went down at her fancy LA restaurant Beso.
An onlooker commented in The Mirror: "After lots of champagne, they stumbled out and went back to the Beckham's Beverly Hills mansion and partied till 3am."
Notable by their absence were former best buddies Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes. Maybe Katie was too busy fighting her way out of Tom's home security system to make it. Either that, or she's officially been replaced by another scrawny, Hollywood robot. Tough break Katie.
[via The Mirror]
Posted by Katie Button on April 18, 2008 in David Beckham, Eva Longoria, Film Stars, Katie Holmes, LA Airheads, Musical Stars, Posh 'N Becks, Tom Cruise, TomKat, UK Stars, Victoria Beckham | Permalink | Comments (1)
April 17, 2008 10:23 AM
Is Katie Holmes separating from Tom Cruise?
Could there be trouble in paradise for TomKat? The American gossip press certainly seems to think so with both In Touch Weekly (pictured right), Star magazine and our very own Now magazine reporting that the Tom Cruise/ Katie Holmes romance is on the rocks, with a break imminent. Could we be about to witness another power couple split?
The gossip centres on Katie's frustrations at Tom's controlling behaviour, which is said to keep the young actress under surveillance at all times. Speaking to Now, a chum of Katie's revealed: “Because of his [Tom's] high profile, his children and his Scientology connections, Tom believes his family is vulnerable to potential kidnappers, stalkers and crazed fans. Katie will barely be able to move around her own home without being monitored by cameras and electrical devices. At home she would often go to a bedroom of her own and spend hours there with Suri.”
Cry it out honey, we've all hidden in the toilets when we've felt a case of the waterworks coming on, and it seems pretty understandable when made to feel like uncomfortable and spied on in your own home with your spending habits and phone calls strictly monitored. The source close to the Batman Begins star adds: “Now she says she’ll feel as though there is no escape from Tom’s controlling ways. You can escape the eyes of another person by going to a different part of the house. But [Katie] knows she can’t escape the roving eyes of the cameras that are constantly sweeping the house.”
It sounds more like a prison than a marriage, with talk suggesting that Katie plans to accept a role on Broadway just to escape the $1.3 million security system of Tom's fortress and live it up in the Big Apple. She is understood to be in final negotiations for a part in All My Sons and is hoping that a move to Manhattan could result in a trial separation, though unsurprisingly Tom has other ideas.
“She desperately needs to be on her own for a while, but there’s no way Tom is going to let her take Suri away,” another anonymous source told Star magazine. “There’s no way he’ll allow it. He just doesn’t want Katie — or Suri — out of his sight for long. He told her that if she goes to New York, fine, but he goes with her.” That kinda defeats the point of a separation Tom, jeez after two divorces already, I’d have thought you’d have gotten the hang of the break-up bit.
Of course, others are dismissing these reports, confirming that the pair is currently apart due to work commitments but are still very much in love, can't get enough of each other, blah, blah, blah.
Without wanting to endorse divorce or be flippant about the pain caused to all involved when a relationship breaks down, this union has always smelt a bit off. Whether it's been the Scientology brainwashing, the transformation of Katie Holmes from perky, pretty young thing into a scrawny Stepford wife or the icky way they desperately cram their love down your throats, it's never rung true. More like a show of love, rather than the real thing.
And if they were to split, it could be the best thing to happen to Katie's career. Just look at Nicole Kidman.
[via FameCrawler & Star magazine]
Posted by Katie Button on April 17, 2008 in Film Stars, Katie Holmes, Marriage Watch, Tom Cruise, TomKat | Permalink | Comments (0)
April 14, 2008 1:24 PM
Tom worried that Katie is morphing in to Posh
Remember when Katie Holmes was better known for being 'Little Joey Potter' on Dawson's Creek? Back then she probably ate all her greens, never forgot her please's and thank you's and was generally a sweet, wholesome, chubby-cheeked poppet, remember? So does Star Trip. That's why we hate to see her gradually morphing into close chum Victoria Beckham. And so does hubby Tom Cruise apparently…
Just look at the pair of them together. The hair, the gaunt expression, the pathetic neediness for their more successful husbands. They could be the same shallow, stick-thin person. And this is not acceptable for Mr. Cruise.
"Katie sees Victoria as a role model," says a source close to the A-listers. "She copies Victoria's look and even cut her hair the same way. She is very thin largely because she is following Victoria's strict 900-calories-a-day eating plan. She is copying Victoria's fad of eating seaweed shakes, frozen grapes and edamame beans. She is tiny."
Come on Katie – snap out of it and go grab yourself some grub. We've long lost Posh to the dark side of no food, smiling or silliness – but not you too Katie. Surely Tom must be able to coax her into eating something, it's hardly Mission Impossible (ho ho – see what we did there?)
[via the Daily Mail]
Posted by Katie Button on April 14, 2008 in Celebrity Diet Watch, Film Stars, Katie Holmes, Musical Stars, Posh 'N Becks, Tom Cruise, TomKat, Victoria Beckham | Permalink | Comments (2)
February 21, 2008 1:43 PM
Hollywood's 'coolest' kids revealed
Hollywood's coolest kid? I kid you not. American magazine In Touch Weekly has ranked celebrity spawn and decided upon who is the 'coolest'. I have to confess, I'm a bit baffled by the notion of being deemed 'cool' when still not potty-trained. How could they have calculated such a thing? Did they ask take a poll in the playground and ask which kid has the best trainers and the most Panini football stickers? I don't think so. It's probably more an extension of their parents, a dash of designer togs and how much a photo shoot with OK! magazine is worth, but nevermind. Everyone likes to be thought of as cool, and so onto those impressive tots…
In at number five is Ava Phillippe – the daughter of Oscar-winner Reese Witherspoon and her ex-husband Ryan. The number four spot is taken by our very own Brooklyn Beckham – edging out his brothers Cruz and Romeo to make the coveted list. Helene 'Leni' Klum, the offspring of supermodel Heidi Klum and Formula One boss Flavio Briatore is in at number three and at number two, narrowly missing out on the top spot is Suri Cruise (pictured). I had thought that the Scientology sprog looked a little like a slanty-eyed alien, but what do I know? And the one kid that all these famous faces look up to – click over for the number one coolest celebrity kid.
And the winner is (drum roll please) – Kingston Rossdale. With rock hunk Gavin Rossdale and the peroxide diva Gwen Stefani as your parents, 21-month-old Kingston has hit the genetic jackpot. The kid is often seen decked out in boho-trendy garb and has been described by his proud mother as "a chilled-out little guy". Keep up the good work Kingston, you'll have competition for the top spot soon with a sibling on the way.
[via Contact Music]
Posted by Katie Button on February 21, 2008 in Baby Watch, David Beckham, Film Stars, Gwen Stefani, Katie Holmes, Musical Stars, Reese Witherspoon, Tom Cruise, TomKat, UK Stars, Victoria Beckham | Permalink | Comments (0)
September 26, 2007 4:39 PM
Tom Cruise to hide from aliens in underground bunker
Do you lot know the ins and out of Scientology? Well, to follows it's a an 'applied religious philosophy' whilst others see it as a cult that is an unscrupulous commercial enterprise that harasses its critics and abuses the trust of its members whilst telling them to fear an attack by an evil galactic overlord
named Xenu who is planning to invade the planet in an act of revenge.
You need to know this to appreciate that Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are planning to build a £5 million bunker under their Colorado home to protect them from alien attacks; or so its been claimed.
A source close to Cruise said the actor is to erect a "self-contained underground system where up to 10 people can survive for years" Make your own minds up about the whole thing... I'm not getting involved and certainly don't want suing or being zapped.
Posted by mofgimmers on September 26, 2007 in Tom Cruise | Permalink | Comments (2)
September 10, 2007 11:01 AM
The Top 5 Celebrity Yummy Mummy’s: We wish they were ours
Celebrity mum's have been under fire for bad behaviour, drunken shenanigans, indeed we at Star Trip even have our top five worst mums so in relation to this, I thought it's only fair to show you the mothers who make us proud, and who I'd willingly petition for adoption.
Number 1: Angelina Jolie
With her ‘rainbow family’ always close behind her, it’s hard not to have Ms. Jolie at the top of the list. Having adopted 3 children and had one biological child with fiance Brad Pitt, Jolie is still planning to expand her family further, with more biological and adopted children coming soon. Her devotion to her family is hard to overlook- and so is the fact that Brad and Ange collectively donated $6.6million to charily last year. What a woman.
Number 2: Gwen Stefani
After telling the world she was pregnant by shouting “I want
you to shout so hard the baby hears it” during a concert in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, despite her press agent stating that recent baby
rumours were untrue, Gwen Stefani Gave birth to Kingston Rossdale. Since then,
numerous pictures have been printed with little Kingston on his mummy’s hip in
cute little outfits, visiting various celebrity events such as the NRJ Music
Awards in Cannes, with Gwen never failing to look amazing. Recent pics of Gwen and Kingston on the beach
show just what a yummy mummy Gwen is-how does she manage to look that good with
a fourteen-month-old little lad to look after?
Number 3: Katie Holmes
She’s Posh’s favourite pal, and we can certainly see why. Since baby Suri was born on 18th April 2006, she has barley been seen out of her mum’s arms. And we can see why: constantly smiling and giggling, baby Suri is one of the cutest things we’ve ever seen. One of Katie’s fellow Dawson’s Creek stars, Oliver Hudson, said of her, "She almost seems born for motherhood. She's a nurturer. She's got mother qualities a lot of girls her age don't have." Lucky Suri.
Number 4: Gwyneth Paltrow
When the pictures of Apple wearing little pink ear protectors, whilst balanced on her mummy’s hip at Live 8 came out, all the women in the nation breathed a collective “ahhhh”. As her child innocently sucked her thumb, Paltrow beamed at the camera’s, showing off her blatant happiness. When Gwyneth announced why her and hubby Chris Martin had chosen the name Moses for their second bundle of joy, the same noise was heard again. The name Moses was given in reference to the song Martin wrote Gwyneth after their secret weeding in California, which included lyrics “Like Moses has the power of the sea, so you've got power over me..." and refers to the first time the pair met. Could there be any more love in this family?!
Number 5: Liz Hurley
After seeing the pics of Liz and Damien at her recent marriage to Arun Nayar in March this year, we couldn’t help but put her up here. And with her own swim range and entrepreneurial skills, what was stopping us? She looks fantastic in all of the ad’s for her range, and clearly completely dotes on Damian. A true yummy mummy indeed.
[Words: Chloe-Anne Ride]
Posted by Zara Rabinowicz on September 10, 2007 in Angelina Jolie, Baby Watch, Brad Pitt, Brangelina, Gwen Stefani, Gwyneth Paltrow, Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise, TomKat, Top Five Celebrities | Permalink | Comments (0)
August 27, 2007 11:35 PM
The top five most unusual celebrity friendships: The stars we never thought would be chums
Like true best friends, Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie are so close that they share everything – a penchant for dating celebrities, a tendency not to each much and now both have completed jail time (paltry though the sentences were.) And so in celebration of this bond, we at Star Trip look to other celebrity friendships that have garnered their fare share of column inches. We’re not interested in any of those obvious alliances that make sense – chums like Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox or Peter Kay and Corrie star Sally Lindsay. We want those that have you screwing up your face in confusion – they’re friends you ask?
Number 1: Victoria Beckham and Katie Holmes
Who knows how these two become friends but since that mysterious introduction Mrs. Beckham and Mrs. Cruise have become the world’s most photographed best friends. Posh is said to bestow Katie with marriage and fashion advice, though what Katie brings to the party we don’t know. She has copied Posh’s new cropped hairstyle, tags along with her when shopping and at football matches and hasn’t even managed to snag her any movie roles yet. In her favour, Katie and hubbie Tom did co-host a welcome to LA party for the Beckhams, but I wonder if their bond goes even further. Maybe they have already planned the future marriage of their children – I said maybe.
Number 2: Tom Cruise and Joss Stone
Joss Stone is hobbling around on crutches these days with crazy purple hair, but one of the most surprising things about the West country soul singer is her friendship with Tom Cruise. Yes, the Tom Cruise, that sparkly-toothed, air-punching, sofa-jumping megastar. On her Hollywood chum, Joss says: "He's just a guy. It's like a huge compliment, 'cos he is at the top-top-top of his tree. He's lovely. He's just a normal guy” Really? I thought Scientology beat that out of you. Having hung out with Tom and his kids she believes she has the inside scoop on the movie star: “He doesn't want anyone to hurt me, because he knows I'm just starting. He's like, if you ever need anything, just call me up. He's a lovely, lovely person. That's all it is. And he's really good at what he does." Don’t forget that plug for his acting talents Joss. What kind of celebrity friend would you be if you forgot to promote his work?
Number 2: Pamela Anderson and Liz Hurley
Apparently they had been buddies for years but it wasn’t until they were spotted together at theVanity Fair Oscar Party in 2001 that the world learned of the friendship between Liz Hurley and Pamela Anderson. People were surprised – what could the two possibly have in common? Well, there’s the limited acting ability, fixatation with their own breasts, rollercoaster relationships with other high-profile men, oh we get the point.
Number 5: Arnold Schwarzenegger and David Spade
Guess who turned up to help celebrate funnyman David Spade’s 43rd birthday back in July? Non other than Arnold Schwarzenegger. The Governator was caught on camera at the bash held at the Buffalo Club by website TMZ. In the footage, Arnie looked almost bashful that the paparazzi had clocked his friendship with Spade, as though some nasty secret - but we say be loud and proud Arnie. After all, they would make the ultimate in little guy/ big guy pairings, with Arnie kicking ass while Spade delivers the pithy putdown. Someone make this film now!
Number 4: Liza Minnelli and Martine McCutcheon
The media circus that was the 2002 wedding between Liza Minnelli and David Gest had a seemingly never-ending guest list. An invite to this showbiz ‘I do’ was considered no big deal in many elite circles. However when it comes to the actual wedding party for celebrity unions usually only the most trusted, intimate and close friends are involved. So everyone was surprised when ex Eastenders star Martine McCutcheon turned up as a bridesmaid. Yes – she wasn’t in charge of the guest list, the gifts or any other pointless job, she had been chosen to trot down the aisle as part of the main event. Sure there were about 15 bridesmaids, but Martine has found her celebrity chum to be an inspirational force: "If it hadn't been for Liza I would still be really depressed. I met her at a time when I was feeling disillusioned and she really helped me. She made me believe in myself again." And that’s what friends are for – aww!
Posted by Katie Button on August 27, 2007 in David Gest, Film Stars, Katie Holmes, LA Airheads, Liz Hurley, Musical Stars, Tom Cruise, TomKat, Top Five Celebrities, UK Stars, Victoria Beckham | Permalink | Comments (4)
July 23, 2007 4:53 PM
Maggie Gyllenhaal: Not a fan of Katie Holmes
Shiny Media favourite Maggie Gyllenhaal is a proper actress, with a brain full of clever opinions and a huge library full of leather-bound books (probably.) One thing she isn’t is a tabloid darling or media favourite, and so it was a welcome switch when it was announced that she would be replacing Katie Holmes as Rachel Dawes in the next Batman film. But how does she feel about inheriting the role from Mrs. Tom Cruise? Well, being able to string a sentence together without help from her PA, she’ll tell you. "I'm not walking into Katie Holmes' performance.”
"I'm thinking of it as an opportunity to play somebody who's alive and smart. Chris (Nolan) asked me to do this because he wanted me, not because he wants some generic lady in a dress." Ooer – did anybody else feel the cold draught there? Credit to Maggie for speaking her mind and saying what many other people in Hollywood are bound to be thinking.
Posted by Katie Button on July 23, 2007 in Film Stars, Katie Holmes, LA Airheads, Tom Cruise, TomKat | Permalink | Comments (2)
July 19, 2007 5:56 PM
Cosmetic surgeries of the stars revealed
Air-brushing, good lighting, constant supervision from a make-up artist (how very Victoria Beckham) – there are many ways for celebrities to look better on the front cover of a magazine than how they look first thing in the morning. What is quite depressing is how many of them take it a step further and get cosmetic surgery. Slebs, with the media, present the world with unattainable ideas of beauty and then struggle to meet their own standards. For those of you having a spot break-out today, hate your wonky nose or wish you had fuller lips, never fear as Star Trip is at hand to make you feel better. We present a quite revealing YouTube clip of stars who have had a bit of help from their surgeon, from those you knew had, to those that you didn’t. According to this, no-one in Tinseltown is actually naturally good-looking – score!
Posted by Katie Button on July 19, 2007 in Angelina Jolie, Ashlee Simpson, Avril Lavigne, Britney Spears, Courtney Love, Film Stars, Janet Jackson, Keira Knightley, Kenny Rogers, LA Airheads, Lindsay Lohan, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Musical Stars, Nicole Kidman, Nicollette Sheridan, Scarlett Johansson, Sharon Stone, Tom Cruise, UK Stars, Victoria Beckham, YouTube Videos | Permalink | Comments (2)
July 18, 2007 1:03 PM
Katie Holmes might be carrying spawn of the devil. Again.
Poor little Katie Holmes. Not only does she have to spend all her time with the terrifying-toothed midget of Hollywood, Tom Cruise, but is single-handedly increasing the population of the Church of Scientology.
People everywhere are frowning and tutting at the manipulation of the clean-cut ex-Dawson's Creek actress. Cruise made her stand in a hole for their wedding snaps and probably made her get that rather mumsie haircut and sport frumpy swimsuits while frolicking in the sea. And now, after the mysterious birth of baby Suri 2 years ago, rumoured to be gay Tom seems to have implanted his seed again.
Shots like this on the left and this close up have set tongues wagging across Hollywood. Perhaps a figure hugging black number wasn't the best choice since operation Cruise are denying all pregnancy rumours. And even if it is a normal amount of chub, why the dress, eh?
Let's hope that this baby looks a little more like the 'dad' so we start to be convinced of Tom's verility and sterling fatherhood. Hands up who can spot the next leader of the world's most frightening religion? That's right, I'm pointing at her bump. Anyone else scared?
[Images: Getty]
Posted by Orla Doherty on July 18, 2007 in Baby Watch, Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise | Permalink | Comments (2)
July 12, 2007 12:34 PM
We ask Mimi Rogers probing questions about her poker playing skills, lifestyle and what Tom Cruise was like (husband number one)
It's not everyday we get Tom Cruise's ex wife on the Shiny sofa, ready to spill the beans about her love, life, and career. Here Mimi Rogers, world class poker player tells us why women make the best gamblers and never to let guys push you around.
Posted by Zara Rabinowicz on July 12, 2007 in Tom Cruise, YouTube Videos | Permalink | Comments (0)
June 28, 2007 11:34 AM
In the news: Coleen McLoughlin launches a perfume and the Germans say no to Tom Cruise
For those who missed out on the muddy goodness of Glastonbury, you can buy yourself some memorabilia if you wish.. with wristbands going for £41 on eBay! [eBay ]
-Remember that LA Sheriff who let Paris Hilton out of jail early? He's now issued a statement to try and curb the mockery he's undergoing due to his widely publicized overturned decision.“Our doctors said we had no solution to Hilton’s medical problems. None. As a sheriff in this county, I’m not going to let any inmate die in this jail. Everyone who goes in to serve county jail time is early released. If Ms. Hilton got preferential treatment, it’s that she spent more time in the county jail than the average inmate.” [Celebrity Rumours ]
-Coleen Mc Loughlin is to launch a new scent. One can only assume it will appeal to the aspirational WAg in waiting and have overtones of Asda and ambition. [Now ]
-The Germans have forbidden Tom Cruise access to film on their soil. And it's not just because they think the last mission impossible was a flop, its because he's a Scientologist; and the Germans don't like Scientologists. Fair enough. [Dotspotter]
Posted by Zara Rabinowicz on June 28, 2007 in Coleen McLoughlin, Gossip Rag Roundup, Hot Gossip, Paris Hilton, Tom Cruise | Permalink | Comments (4)
June 19, 2007 1:56 PM
Tom Cruise to marry a man.. kinda
Well, what else is there to do when you're a multi billionaire short arse with a trophy wife and a bouncing baby boy? Start performing nuptials apparently. You may remember that Tom was a firm follower of Scientology, and as one of the church's most profiled members he has now taken it upon himself to hold a more priestly role. He is planning to perform ceremony for the church’s richest benefactor, James Packer. Tom is at the 'highest ' level of Scientology; I wonder if his millions played a part in that..
[Image: Getty]
Posted by Zara Rabinowicz on June 19, 2007 in Celebrity Religions, Tom Cruise, TomKat | Permalink | Comments (1)
May 4, 2007 10:27 AM
Jada Pinkett wants you to think that Katie Holmes runs TomKat
Sometimes I wish I weren't so damn cynical. After all, Jada Pinkett, who I think is fab, has just come out and given a big long speech all about the TomKat marriage, saying that Katie Holmes wears the pants, and is the ballsiest woman in the entire universe, such is her "quiet thunder". Oh, and Tom Cruise doesn't ram Scientology down the throats of all his nearest and dearest.
I would love to believe it, I really would. But I can't. The entire piece, which appeared in People, reads more like a prepared press statement that it does actual speech. Proof? Try this comment on for size: "When you look at Kate now [compared to] when she first met Tom, she's more confident and more knowing who she is than ever before. You can see it in her pictures. She looks more beautiful and more confident and more assured."
Anyway. Would someone of Tom Cruise's superstardom really be friends with someone who talked to the press about such personal things without his express permission? Methinks not. My guess is, Jada was called in as a name, because 'a source close to the couple' and 'a trusted friend' just weren't doing the trick.
[Images supplied by Getty]
Posted by Aigua on May 4, 2007 in Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise, TomKat | Permalink | Comments (0)
April 2, 2007 11:07 AM
Beckham reality TV show may not happen
Sad news everyone: the NBC reality TV show that was supposed to document the Beckham's move to LA may not happen after all. (I know this is soul shattering news, but please try to hold yourself together.) Apparently the only footage that's been filmed so far is of Victoria Beckham looking for a house and a school for her kids. A source has revealed that, "David and Victoria are not well
known out there and they have not
yet been able to convince any of
their celebrity friends to come on." The Metro also reports that although it was rumoured the couple was paid £1million for the show, it turns out they've only been paid £300,000. Poor Posh, I just hope she doesn't get too desperate for footage and decide to go to Tom Cruise's cult Scientology meetings.
Posted by Cate on April 2, 2007 in David Beckham, Posh 'N Becks, Tom Cruise, TomKat, Victoria Beckham | Permalink | Comments (3)
March 22, 2007 11:37 AM
A miserable Katie Holmes seeks support from Posh Spice
The TomKat relationship has long been the subject of internet ridicule, and many believe the marriage to be a sham defined by the terms of a rigid contract. But the mainstream press has been less cynical about the whole affair - until now. According to Us Weekly magazine, Katie Holmes is so despairing of her relationship with Tom Cruise that she spends hours on the phone with Victoria Beckham, seeking advice.
A source close to TomKat told the magazine all sorts that you'd think anyone close to the couple would keep to themselves - or at least confidential chats with Katie's parents. "Katie has been crying over the phone. She's frustrated. Tom is denying her every single thing. ... Once, Katie and Victoria talked on the phone for four hours."
While you can't learn much more without buying the magazine, the cover also implies that Cruise has near-total control over Katie, as he screens her phone, threatens to take her credit cards away, and moves his family in. Oh, the joys of living with mother-in-law.
Posted by Aigua on March 22, 2007 in David Beckham, Katie Holmes, Posh 'N Becks, Tom Cruise, TomKat, Victoria Beckham | Permalink | Comments (1)
January 25, 2007 12:56 PM
WWTCD?
The leaders of Scientology may think Tom Cruise is the "Jesus of Scientology", but would Jesus ever try to kill Oprah? I think not, people. I think not...
Posted by Cate on January 25, 2007 in Tom Cruise | Permalink | Comments (0)
Forget Jesus! Tom Cruise is my homeboy
When Katie Holmes married Tom Cruise, she wasn't just marrying a movie star. Oh, no. She was marrying the Messiah. Cruise was apparently told by the leaders of Scientology that he is like the "Christ of Scientology", and it is he that has been chosen to spread the word. A source told The Sun,"Like Christ, he's been criticised for his views. But future generations will realise he was right."
The thought of anyone referring Tom Cruise as "The Messiah" or "Christ-like" frightens me to my very core. Of course they praise him and think he's the greatest thing since Jesus! He's the only person crazy enough to represent this religion and won't shut up about it. He's a movie star with lots of money! This religion clearly benefits from his fame and fortune. "Messiah" my ass.
Posted by Cate on January 25, 2007 in Tom Cruise | Permalink | Comments (1)
December 1, 2006 3:05 PM
TomKat moving to London?
I have some unfortunate news that Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes may be invading our side of the pond. Apparently, they've purchased a 6 bedroom house in Dorman's Park, just outside of London. Sadly, London Town may become TomKat's "little get away" from their home in Beverly Hills.
Perhaps Tom is on a "world domination" plan to spread the teachings of Scientology around the globe. First the States, then Italy, and now the UK? At least we've had adequate time to move if anyone feels the need. But on the bright side of things, at least they didn't have their wedding hoopla here.
Posted by Cate on December 1, 2006 in Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise, TomKat | Permalink | Comments (0)
November 20, 2006 11:13 AM
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes: the wedding was a sham!
No, not for the reason you're thinking, either. Today's Sun reports on the fact that Tom and Katie were already hitched before their lavish 'wedding' in Italy this weekend. In fact, they tied the knot in LA last week according to Tom's spokesman, "as is customary for couples marrying outside of the United States". In other words, the Italian service was just a blessing ceremony.
Still, it managed to create a right old hoo-ha nonetheless. The paper says that opera star refused to sing 'Ave Maria' at the event because it wasn't a Catholic service, while local priest Nicola Fiorentini rang his bells louder and longer to clash with the ceremony.
Celebs in attendance included Victoria Beckham, Richard Gere, Jennifer Lopez. Brooke Shields and Will Smith. And apparently J-Lo ordered a dozen pizzas when she got back to her hotel, which is either a comment on the food at the reception, or [insert your own arse joke here]
Posted by Stu on November 20, 2006 in Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise, TomKat | Permalink | Comments (0)
October 25, 2006 12:01 PM
Victoria Beckham turns wedding planner for Katie Holmes
Want the perfect wedding? Call in Victoria Beckham. And not just because she has time on her hands, either. Fresh from helping Cheryl Tweedy choose her wedding dress when she got hitched to Ashley Cole, Victoria is now apparently giving Katie Holmes tips for her upcoming nuptials to Tom Cruise in Italy.
"This is fantastic news for Katie," a source tells today's Mirror. "Not only has a date been set for her big day, she has got fashion queen Victoria helping with her wedding plans. She wants to have a stylish low-key hen do and if Victoria's around she'll be there helping her celebrate."
That'll be comedy purple thrones for the wedding, then.
Posted by Stu on October 25, 2006 in Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise, TomKat, Victoria Beckham | Permalink | Comments (1)
October 23, 2006 9:59 PM
Top Ten Stories - Keith Urban Is An Alkie, & Madonna Is A Cradle-Snatcher
Good news ladies, Harry Potter, ahem, Daniel Radcliffe, is single. And going to be performing NUDE onstage next summer. Try to curb your enthusiasm, there.
Country crooner Keith Urban has quietly checked into rehab for alcohol abuse, whilst wife Nicole Kidman still manages to get some action with fellow rehab-fan, Robert Downey Jr.
Sharon Osbourne declares that fat is the new black, as she's set to remove her gastric band later this year.
The father of the year old Malawian orphan that Madonna has recently adopted is now claiming he didn't consent to him being adopted, that he thought they would only look after him for awhile. More likely he heard her latest album and couldn't surrender his child to such future horrors.
Jade Goody, forever having problems with the numerous men in her life, reportedly punched boyfriend Jack on Saturday night, splitting his lip.
Lindsay Lohan is a dirty, dirty bitch. But a considerate one, at that, as she left dozens of designer clothes behind when she recently moved out of the hotel she called home.
The Arctic Monkeys are set to write an autobiography based on their stardom, to be due before Christmas.
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are set to get married in Italy next month, no doubt due to the lovely scenery there, and not all the hot male action. Ahem.
Predictably, Michael Barrymore's comeback attempt has failed, possibly due to the fact he's playing 'Scrooge' in A Christmas Carol, hitting more than slightly close to home.
Posted by Katherine on October 23, 2006 in Baby Watch, Gossip Rag Roundup, Guy Ritchie, Harry Potter, Hot Gossip, Jade Goody, Katie Holmes, LA Airheads, Lindsay Lohan, Madonna, Marriage Watch, Musical Stars, Nicole Kidman, Ozzy & Sharon Osbourne, Rag Roundup, Relationship Watch, Tom Cruise, TomKat, Top Ten Stories | Permalink | Comments (1)
October 11, 2006 3:50 PM
Top Ten Stories - Ricky Gervais Is Rich, & Sharon Osbourne Is Drunk. Nothing New There!
Ricky Gervais becomes one of those rich bastards, as he has recently snapped up a £2.5 million home in North London. The only downside is he is now neighbours with Jonathan Ross.
Wee Baby Spice has grown up so fast, she's now set a wedding date of early next year with fiancee Jade Jones.
Perpetual skinny, Gwyneth Paltrow, has scrapped the macrobiotic diet she's been on for years, as she apparently isn't losing her minimal baby weight.
The folks behind X Factor are planning a reality show involving WAGs opening shops in Mayfair. According to the producer, 'there is no way that the girls are all going to remain friends'.
According to Pete Doherty's uncle (so reliable), Pete and Kate are going to get married on Kate's birthday, January 16th, as if we haven't already heard a million wedding rumours by now.
Hugh Hefner, the former sex-machine, no longer has the energy for sex, saying that he instead prefers a game of dominoes with the Playboy bunnies. Maybe he's gay?
Mel Gibson has apologised for his drunken, racist outburst of recent times, however seemingly forgets to apologise for The Passion of the Christ.
Like the sadist she is, Nicole Kidman has apparently phoned Katie Holmes and encouraged her to marry Tom Cruise, hopefully for entertainment's value only.
Russell Brand has found love with an art student. Figures, only an art student could love something like that.
Make sure you watch the Sharon Osbourne show tonight at 5pm, as apparently she's hopelessly drunk on tonight's episode - always a bonus, drunk elderly women.
Posted by Katherine on October 11, 2006 in Baby Watch, Gossip Rag Roundup, Gwyneth Paltrow, Hot Gossip, Hugh Hefner, Kate Moss, Kate Moss & Pete Doherty, Katie Holmes, Marriage Watch, Mel Gibson, Musical Stars, Nicole Kidman, Ozzy & Sharon Osbourne, Pete Doherty, Rag Roundup, Relationship Watch, Russell Brand, Spice Girls, TV Show Gossip, Tom Cruise, TomKat, Top Ten Stories | Permalink | Comments (0)
October 10, 2006 8:42 PM
Top Ten Stories - Kate Moss Worst GF EVAH!!1!!1! Plus George Lucas Gives Us What We Want, For A Change
Kate Moss pussywhips Pete 'Back on Crack' Doherty into leaving Babyshambles and going solo, as if that will be the end to their troubles. Hah!
George Lucas shuffles into his old-age home as he talks of pleasing us all and retiring.
Victoria Beckham doesn't just scare us when she looks into a mirror, she scares herself as well, moaning that she looks awful nekkid.
Yet more talk of Anna Nicole Smith in the news, as she is attacked over claims she was fast-tracked a Bahamian citizenship.
Like we don't need any more excuses to want to sleep with Scarlett Johansson, she has come out and admitted she gets tested for HIV every 6 months.
Not just content with having one alien-child, Katie Holmes is already planning on a second, discussing her pregnancy plans with oh-so-fertile Victoria Beckham.
Looks like someone got some action, after Nicole Richie was seen doing the walk of shame from Paris Hilton's house the next morning after they had dinner together.
Things are definitely cold between Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn, as he is caught smooching another blonde.
Kirsten Dunst is to do us all a favour and quit movies to go back to school.
Those two characters off Lost, the junkie ex-hobbit, and hot Kate who can't decide between Sawyer and Jack, are getting married in real life.
Posted by Katherine on October 10, 2006 in Baby Watch, Gossip Rag Roundup, Hot Gossip, Jennifer Aniston, Kate Moss, Kate Moss & Pete Doherty, Katie Holmes, LA Airheads, Lindsay Lohan, Marriage Watch, Musical Stars, Nicole Richie, Paris Hilton, Pete Doherty, Posh 'N Becks, Rag Roundup, Relationship Watch, Scarlett Johansson, Spice Girls, TV Show Gossip, Tabloid Tales, Thighs Wide Open, Tom Cruise, TomKat, Top Ten Stories, Victoria Beckham | Permalink | Comments (0)
October 3, 2006 12:10 AM
Top Ten Stories - Nick Carter Still A Knob, And Janet Jackson Still Fame-Hungry
Nick Carter is still whining on and on about former flame Paris Hilton and how he was forced to cheat on her with Ashlee Simpson. Go back to cleaning out your rabbit hutch, Nick, you're boring us with your drivel.
Council flat tenants would vow not to watch the Jonathan Ross show anymore due to a jibe on last week's program, if they had television sets in the first place, that is.
Both desperate for fame, Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake are in talks to do a duet together at either the Oscars or Grammys. Let's hope for a nip-slip along this line.
Coleen McLoughlin claims she has the world's hardest job. Oh no, girlfriend, writing about tat like this and resisting to throw in numerous expletives is harder.
Anna Nicole Smith did not get married to her lawyer over the weekend, oh no, as if they would be that insensitive to her recently-dead son - no, they just went on a luxury yacht cruise with plenty of champers, is all.
Prattish Jude Law first begrudgingly claims to regret cheating on Sienna Miller, then backtracks, and says he thinks in the long run he did a good thing. Say what?
Sure, we've heard stories about Tom Cruise pushing Katie Holmes to lose her baby weight - but has she gone too far and Nicole-Richie like?
Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears end their feud over who the hottest popstar was (face facts, Britters is well below Pink now, on the scale), with Christina giving Britney a $570 gift for her latest son's birth.
No surprises here, as James Blunt tops the funeral faves list - favourite song for a funeral, not favourite 'sleb to HAVE a funeral, sickos.
Could newly rehab-exited Robin Williams be back on the booze already?
Posted by Katherine on October 3, 2006 in Baby Watch, Blind Items, Britney Spears, Britney Spears & Kevin Federline, Coleen McLoughlin, Gossip Rag Roundup, Hot Gossip, Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Katie Holmes, LA Airheads, Musical Stars, Nicole Richie, Paris Hilton, Rag Roundup, Relationship Watch, Sienna Miller, Sienna Miller & Jude Law, Thighs Wide Open, Tom Cruise, TomKat, Top Ten Stories | Permalink | Comments (1)
September 28, 2006 10:57 PM
Top Ten Stories
Oh Lordy, turns out Tom Cruise was serious when he said he wants to star in a film with Katie Holmes, as he is currently shopping for scripts that will 'put him back in the good graces of the movie-going public'. Someone tell him it'll take more than a film, it'll take a death.
Steve Irwin's widow, Terri, claims the footage of his death will never be shown. Give up, snuff freaks.
Sounds like being divorced is the least of Jessica Simpson's worries, girl needs a fresh pair of undies!
Naomi Campbell was a no-show today at her court trial, the judge declared if she didn't appear for the next trial, she would be arrested and beaten over the head with a BlackBerry.
Hold off on the porn for a little longer, as Scarlett Johansson will be donning period garb and playing Queen Mary in a film to begin shooting late 2007.
Five, that rubbish pop band that split 5 years ago, announced yesterday they're reforming, ahem, as a foursome.
Shock! Horror! Pete Doherty spotted buying syringes! What is the the World coming to?!
The verdict on Anna Nicole Smith's 20 year-old son dying randomly has come in, it was caused by a drug cocktail of antidepressants and methadone. So rockstar.
Sweet, placid Lily Allen has sworn to 'kick and stab' Peaches Geldof in a fight.
As if we don't have enough reasons to laugh at him already, Russell Brand announced when he was 20 he auditioned for a boyband - perhaps he can join the new Five line-up?
Posted by Katherine on September 28, 2006 in Gossip Rag Roundup, Hot Gossip, Jessica Simpson, Kate Moss & Pete Doherty, Katie Holmes, LA Airheads, Lily Allen, Musical Stars, Peaches Geldof, Pete Doherty, Rag Roundup, Russell Brand, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Cruise, TomKat, Top Ten Stories | Permalink | Comments (12)
September 27, 2006 1:01 PM
Get Tom Cruise's Days Of Thunder Scrapbook on eBay
Well, not his exactly, if I'm honest. Instead, this scrapbook was compiled by one of the extras on Days Of Thunder, who clearly didn't have much actual work to do on-screen at the time. It's a mixture of newspaper clippings and photos from the making of the movie, and has been signed by Tom himself, along with Nicole Kidman and other stars of the film (who aren't as famous nowadays).
Also today on Bayraider: a tailor-made replica Batgirl costume, and your chance to be the executive producer on a feature-length documentary about balloon-twisters. Don't laugh now.
Posted by Stu on September 27, 2006 in Tom Cruise | Permalink | Comments (0)
September 22, 2006 4:41 PM
Quote of the Week with Joan Rivers
God bless Joan Rivers and her gigantic mouth and invisible tact. She recently launched a tirade against several 'slebs, saying of Angelina Jolie 'She can catch fish in her big lower lip', Suri Cruise, 'She's obviously Asian and wears a wig', and Michael Jackson 'I would've forced my grandson to let Michael pet him to get the $36 million that all the other kids got'. The world would be a more boring place without her, bless.
Posted by Katherine on September 22, 2006 in Angelina Jolie, Baby Watch, Joan Rivers, Katie Holmes, Michael Jackson, Tom Cruise, TomKat | Permalink | Comments (0)
September 21, 2006 11:37 PM
Katie To Play Posh
Now, please understand that here at Star Trip we're not the sort of people who will judge an artistic endeavour before we've seen/heard it. That would be wrong and ignorant of us. But, faced with the rumour that Tom Cruise has pitched the idea of a David Beckham biopic - let's just say eyebrows were raised. The fact that Paramount optioned the movie caused those same eyebrows to move higher. And, well, certain people will be taking tweezers to the backs of their necks in future with the news that Katie Holmes is set to play Posh.
A British actor is being lined up to play Becks, which will undoubtedly lead to guesswork aplenty in the press. No word yet on who'll play Rebecca Loos. An insider said "Tom has a brilliant grasp of what the public want to see". Really? And he STILL made The Last Samurai? [Toni Kelly]
Posted by Antonia on September 21, 2006 in David Beckham, Katie Holmes, Marriage Watch, Musical Stars, Rebecca Loos, Spice Girls, Sport Stars, Tom Cruise, TomKat, Victoria Beckham | Permalink | Comments (0)
September 20, 2006 2:36 PM
Top Ten Stories
Tara Reid gets her implants taken out, and her new movie goes straight to download-only. Coincidence?
For once, Lindsay Lohan is barred from a club for being underage. Bet she didn't go home to a nice mug of Horlicks, though.
Turns out Cindy Crawford isn't just naturally beautiful, she might've been indulging in some of the shiny needlework popular amongst models.
Be still my beating heart...The producers of 'Lost' have warned the hunky leading men not to skinnydip inbetween filming, worrying they're taking 'unnecessary risks in terms of their image'.
Glad to see Tommy Lee hasn't changed an ounce in regards to enjoying implants.
Brad Pitt is lined up to be the next Tom Cruise, sans the craziness.
Madonna is not just content with taking over the world, she's set the conquer space as well, in 2009.
Does Jack Nicholson have a hard on for strap-ons?
P Diddy just wants the kids to stay in school. And for them to buy his albums. And stay off his lawn, flamin' brats.
Kate Moss and Pete Doherty were caught having a hardcore-groping session when he was in The Priory - witnesses could tell it was her as her 'skinny blue jeans were the giveaway'. Yeh, like every other girl isn't wearing them too!
Posted by Katherine on September 20, 2006 in Baby Watch, Brad Pitt, Gossip Rag Roundup, Hot Gossip, Kate Moss, Kate Moss & Pete Doherty, LA Airheads, Madonna, Marriage Watch, Musical Stars, Pete Doherty, Rag Roundup, Relationship Watch, TV Show Gossip, Thighs Wide Open, Tom Cruise, Top Ten Stories | Permalink | Comments (0)
September 19, 2006 9:03 AM
In times of trouble, David Beckham turns to... Tom Cruise?
No, my jaw dropped when reading that too. But the Mirror has revealed that, yes, Becks gave Cruise a ring after being dropped by England. I look forward to David bounding about on a GMTV sofa in a crazed effort to prove he's fit enough for a recall. His vision will have to improve though – on yesterday's Chris Moyles Radio 1 show, he claimed that Wayne Rooney is "good looking". Hmm.
Oh, and also, Becks loves to see wife Victoria dress up in his football shirts, refused the gift of a Lily Allen single after she'd said "horrible" things about Posh, and praised Victoria's mothering skills, while revealing that he makes the school-run every day.
"People are surprised that we get up and take our kids to school," he says. "But I love doing it. I hate that there are film crews outside the school every day. For me, it's wrong."
Posted by Stu on September 19, 2006 in David Beckham, Tom Cruise | Permalink | Comments (0)
September 18, 2006 4:23 PM
Top Ten Stories
Yes, there really is a Mel Gibson video game, complete with tequila bottles and Star-of-David-throwing Rabbis.
Jon Heder, better known as Napoleon Dynamite, is expecting a baby.
Lindsay Lohan broke her wrist last Friday whilst partying. Hey, at least she didn't cover it up the way the Hoff did.
Katie Holmes is apparently having second thoughts about marrying Tom. If only she'd listened to Star Trip from the beginning...
Adam Ant claims his relationship with Heather Graham saved him from depression and suicide.
Elton John and George Michael are now BFF. Is it too soon to hope for a threesome?
Anna Nicole Smith is refusing to allow her baby's father from meeting her.
Jude Law is desperate to play a Romeo role before his good looks fade. Err...You're about 33 years too late for that, Judey-boy.
Scarlett Johansson speaks out over ultra-thin 'slebs, saying 'I don't need to be skinny to be sexy'.
Nicole Kidman will be riding husband Keith Urban's 'love bus' whilst he goes on tour for 6 months.
Posted by Katherine on September 18, 2006 in Baby Watch, David Hasselhoff, Elton John, George Michael, Hot Gossip, Jude Law, Katie Holmes, LA Airheads, Lindsay Lohan, Mel Gibson, Musical Stars, Nicole Kidman, Rag Roundup, Scarlett Johansson, Soap Stars, TV Show Gossip, Tabloid Tales, Thighs Wide Open, Tom Cruise, TomKat, Top Ten Stories | Permalink | Comments (0)
September 14, 2006 4:46 PM
Baldwin Brother's Crusade To Christianize Cruise
Stephen Baldwin is praying for Tom Cruise's soul, and not because he's just watched MI:3. The fourth Baldwin brother, who became a born-again Christian shortly after September the 11th 2001, is distressed by the path Cruise has taken, particularly the dinky star's devotion to the barmy cult alternative religion of Scientology.
Baldwin said: "On the Hollywood list of people I pray for often, Tom Cruise is probably number one. I'd love to break bread with him and pray with him, and I'd love for the Holy Spirit of God to reveal the truth to him." Yes, patronise him into becoming a Christian, Steve, there's a good lad. The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas and Slap Shot 2: Breaking the Ice star recently put his $3million house on the market after a sex shop opened nearby. Though a prime mover behind the campaign to stop the shop from happening, Baldwin claimed it was because he "needed a bigger place". Why? Are you buying an elephant or something? [Toni Kelly]
Posted by Antonia on September 14, 2006 in Celebrity Religions, Tom Cruise, TomKat | Permalink | Comments (0)
September 13, 2006 5:02 PM
Top Ten Stories
Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise are set to get married within the next 6 weeks. Let's hope it's not a Halloween wedding, nothing can get scarier than having to see Suri pics again.
Brad Pitt has stated he will no longer be appearing nekkid or doing sex scenes, for want of a more wholesome family image. Sounds like Angie has him on a tight leash there...
Are they on, are they off, oh who knows, but it seems Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson have been getting schnoogly again, this time in Hawaii.
Meat Loaf has apparently propositioned Scarlett Johansson, but thank goodness she refused.
The Hoff continues his boasting, this time that Princess Diana and him almost slept together, and that she was 'smitten' with him. David Hasselhoff! Princess Diana! Hah!
Jane Fonda wishes she could smoosh Lindsay Lohan up to her bosom, pat her hair, and say 'there, there, pet'.
Could things be going poorly for Simon Cowell, whose black American Express card wasn't working in Miami recently?
Turns out it wasn't Russell Brand who raped the girl at his party in Edinburgh (just because the dude looks homeless doesn't mean he's a rapist!)
Paris Hilton is not just, well, everything, but she's also an homewrecker, according to Shanna Moakler, Travis Barker's estranged wife, who has been seen sucking face with the vapid airhead.
Just a week ago we reported that Sharon Osbourne's dog bit Patrick Swayze on her new chat show, well now the pup has gone and sunk it's teeth into The Hoff as well. Dog has taste, mmm.
Posted by Katherine on September 13, 2006 in Angelina Jolie, Baby Watch, Brad Pitt, Brangelina, David Hasselhoff, Gossip Rag Roundup, Hot Gossip, Katie Holmes, LA Airheads, Lindsay Lohan, Marriage Watch, Musical Stars, Ozzy & Sharon Osbourne, Paris Hilton, Relationship Watch, Scarlett Johansson, Simon Cowell, TV Show Gossip, Thighs Wide Open, Tom Cruise, TomKat, Top Ten Stories | Permalink | Comments (0)
September 12, 2006 6:07 PM
A Week With TomKat
Well, they kept us waiting long enough, but now they've obviously tired of sniggering at the internet rumours and decided to show us the goods. By "goods" I, of course, mean "baby". Looks just like an ordinary baby, to be fair, albeit possibly a baby in a wig, with a side parting too. With the press fighting among themselves over "Suri" puns, TomKat retired to their chamber and did nothing newsworthy for the rest of the week. Celebs, eh?
Posted by Antonia on September 12, 2006 in Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise, TomKat | Permalink | Comments (0)
September 7, 2006 6:34 PM
You've seen the Suri Cruise Vanity Fair pics... now buy the t-shirt on eBay!
Phew, as if all the excitement of finally clapping eyes on Suri Cruise wasn't enough, some enterprising eBayers are already hawking t-shirts based on her first Vanity Fair cover. Bayraider found them today, and there's bound to be floods of cash-in products to follow. Mugs, mousemats, fridge magnets, branded Scientology E-Meters... Well, maybe not that last one.
Talking of magazine covers, Bayraider also found a rather nifty Lindsay Lohan handbag today, made out of an issue of Rolling Stone which has her on the cover. It'll set you back $35, which frankly is a fraction of the price Li-Lo would normally pay for a bag. But hey, it's style that counts, not price. I repeat that mantra to myself every time I buy a new t-shirt in Peacocks.
Also today on Bayraider: a football signed by Rod Stewart, a drumstick signed by Led Zeppelin's John Bonham, and a rare Radar Robot from Japan.
Posted by Stu on September 7, 2006 in Bayraider Blitz, Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise | Permalink | Comments (0)
Suri Cruise photos are here at last!
She hasn't got an enormous birthmark then. Neither does she have two noses, a forked tongue, or a dense covering of werewolf-like hair. Instead, Suri Cruise looks like... well, a normal baby to be honest. Albeit one with a hairstyle seemingly modelled on Daddy circa Top Gun. Yes, Vanity Fair has put a few images on its website of the next issue, which has the long-awaited photo-shoot of Suri, Tom and Katie.
Also, Katie has hit out at media speculation around the family. "Some of the crap that's out there—the stuff that's said about my parents and my siblings — it's really frustrating the amount of shit that's out there. And the stuff they say about Suri?! You shouldn't say that about us, and you can't say that about my child."
The magazine came out yesterday in New York and LA, but will be out elsewhere next week.
Posted by Stu on September 7, 2006 in Tom Cruise | Permalink | Comments (3)
September 4, 2006 7:40 PM
Top Ten Stories
Hilary Swank moves on from Chad Lowe just 9 months after their split. What a mananiser!
With-hair-worse-than-Robert-Smith's, Russell Brand's DNA is being tested after being accused of raping a 20 year old.
Al Pacino has a massive Godfather-sized boner for Madonna, despite the leotards.
Geri Halliwell's baby girl, Bluebell Madonna, has apparently been abused. And we're not just talking about her name.
Ho ho ho, the jokes just write themselves, as lantern-jawed James Van Der Beek announces he is writing a debut screenplay about baseball.
Queen and Paul Rodgers throw away their zimmerframes and declare an attack on US stadiums and arenas. At least you'll be home for the prime-time movie on telly.
Samuel L. Jackson is keen to make a sequel to Snakes on a Plane, this time, titled 'Snakes on Crack'. Let's see if he can rope in Whitney Houston for a cameo.
Tom Cruise and Brooke Shields patch things up, cue her entrance into Scientology any day now.
Charlotte Church wants to recruit Tom Cruise for her new chat show, but claims he won't, due to the show's 'silliness'. What she doesn't realise is the silliness hasn't even started until he appears.
Ms. Shoewawa over on our new Shiny Fashion Forum told us about Banksy's Paris Hilton parody CDs, now available on eBay!
Posted by Katherine on September 4, 2006 in Baby Watch, Brooke Shields, Charlotte Church, Geri Halliwell, Hot Gossip, LA Airheads, Madonna, Marriage Watch, Musical Stars, Paris Hilton, Rag Roundup, Relationship Watch, Russell Brand, Soap Stars, Spice Girls, TV Show Gossip, Tabloid Tales, Thighs Wide Open, Tom Cruise, Top Ten Stories | Permalink | Comments (0)
August 29, 2006 9:22 PM
A Week With TomKat
Well, it's been a busy week down TomKat way over the past seven days, though there's not been much about them as a couple as such. Tom's been making headlines, following his unceremonial dumping by Paramount, who tore up his production deal with them. There's been a bit of a war of words since then, with Tom saying he left Paramount - not the other way round - and it's all been very, very childish, even by celebrity standards. It's now emerged that Tom has chosen to take a paycut of $7million and has signed a new deal worth around $3million a year. Considering he hasn't had a box office smash in some time, he should be very happy with that, especially when you consider that amount is one to cover "office and staffing" expenses. Are all of his staff made of solid gold?
It's also emerged that Tom has taken quite a spectacular drop in popularity since beginning his relationship with Katie Holmes and his subsequent insane behaviour. He finished last in a UK poll, where readers were asked to vote which actor they'd like as their best friend. The marketing industry 'Q' scores (nope, I haven't got a clue) have also indicated Tom is on a downward popularity spiral.
And we still haven't seen that bloody baby!
Posted by Antonia on August 29, 2006 in Baby Watch, Katie Holmes, Marriage Watch, Relationship Watch, Tom Cruise, TomKat | Permalink | Comments (0)
August 24, 2006 10:36 AM
Tom Cruise's employment contract up for grabs on eBay
No, not the one with Paramount, that's presumably been torn up since the studio decided not to renew the Cruise's agreement. More of which later. But you can buy one of Tom's old contracts, signed with a production firm called Pony Boy. At least, I assume it's a production company, and not a circus freak. Bayraider found the contract for $250 on eBay, although I don't think buying it gives you the right to force Tom to appear in your next home-movie. Worth a shot though – he may have time on his hands from now on... [Stuart Dredge]
Posted by Stu on August 24, 2006 in Bayraider Blitz, Tom Cruise | Permalink | Comments (1)
August 22, 2006 8:23 PM
A Week With TomKat
Everyone's favourite miniature Scientologist couple are good value for gossip, and no mistake. Tiny Tom and, er, Kould-Be-Taller Katie are like a two-person gossip action force, travelling the world to defeat the forces of banality. This week, they've been getting up to all manner of zaniness.
Just one example was the exemplary behaviour they showed in comforting and waiting for an ambulance with a couple of accident victims. Or did they? Tom's horse-catching, mugger-thwarting activities have led to scepticism in some quarters.
Meanwhile, speculation that Katie has been brainwashed by the Scientologists, spawned by reports that at a Hollywood party she looked "dead in the eyes". Huh. But she'd had nothing to do with Scientology when she was on Dawson's Creek.
Posted by Antonia on August 22, 2006 in Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise, TomKat | Permalink | Comments (0)
August 17, 2006 12:11 PM
Top Ten Stories
Turns out that the photos of Prince Harry having a grope were actually taken several years ago. Naughty Sun, bit desperate for a front-page story, there?
Kate Hudson and Chris Robinson's separation seems to be due to a young blonde thang named Owen Wilson, aka, The Butterscotch Stallion.
Tom Cruise's heroics the other day may well have been fake, as a list of all his supposed charitable efforts are revealed, leading one to wonder whether he is indeed a superhero, or a compulsive liar as we always believed.
Paul McCartney has banned Heather Mills from his house, good thing too, as he doesn't want that sort hanging 'round wearing hoodies, causing trouble.
Yet more Scientology-brainwash stories, this time Katie Holmes is described as 'dead in the eyes'.
Not content with pilfering clothes and jewellery, Winona Ryder is trying to steal Keanu Reeves's heart instead.
Cover your eyes and ears, kids, as Ace Ventura 3 is coming to a cinema near you. Without Jim Carrey, which is probably a good thing in my opinion.
P Diddy-doodles is robbed of a £6 million necklace whilst on holiday.
Thank the Lord, Madonna has given up acting permanently!
Justin Hawkins from the Darkness has checked into rehab at The Priory, presumably he turned to drugs and booze over his failed career.
Posted by Katherine on August 17, 2006 in Hot Gossip, Katie Holmes, Madonna, Marriage Watch, Musical Stars, Paul McCartney, Paul McCartney & Heather Mills, The Royal Family, Tom Cruise, TomKat, Top Ten Stories | Permalink | Comments (9)
August 16, 2006 4:51 PM
YouTube Video of the Day - Tom Cruise attacks Oprah Winfrey
Remember how Tom Cruise went potty on Oprah? Well, I've managed to uncover unedited footage from the show. Look at what really happened. (note, this obviously didn't really happen)
[Mof Gimmers]
Posted by mofgimmers on August 16, 2006 in Celebrity Religions, Tom Cruise, YouTube Videos | Permalink | Comments (1)
August 15, 2006 4:33 PM
Top Ten Stories
Goldie-spawn Kate Hudson splits from homeless-lookalike husband, Chris Robinson of the Black Crowes.
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes pretend to be good samaritans but it doesn't fool us.
Drew Barrymore is a-cluck-cluck-clucking her way into popping out some children soon with Strokes hunk-a-spunk, Fabrizio Moretti.
Firecrotch rears its ugly, dirty, fiery head in the form of Paris Hilton and her music producer, Scott Storch, after a Justin Timberlake concert. Yes, you read correctly, after a Justin Timberlake concert. The horror.
Brad Pitt takes kiddywinks to work with him, using the day-care centre facilities that 'anybody working on the lot, including secretaries and executives' can use. Double horror! Common people, argh!
Excuse me whilst I vomit, but James Blunt's debut album, 'Back To Badlam' has recently been made the second best-selling LP of the decade. Seriously, who buys his music? Deaf people?
Babyshambles were forced to cancel last night's gig in Ibiza due to Pete Doherty realising his passport had expired. If only it had expired outside the UK so he couldn't come back in!
Paris Hilton's debut album has launched exclusively on AOL Music from today, a week before anywhere else. Don't scramble too fast for your credit card, there.
Kate Moss and Pete Doherty are reportedly engaged, after she was spotted wearing a huge vintage diamond ring given to her by her on-off boyfriend. Jade Jagger is meant to throw them an engagement party in Ibiza this weekend - if Pete sorts out his passport dramas (see above).
Suri is seen in the wild by a 'commoner' (none of those schmancy Scientologist people this time), but it all sounds very fishy to us. Fishy as in Tom-Cruise's-flack-paid-someone-to-off type fishy.
Posted by Katherine on August 15, 2006 in Angelina Jolie, Baby Watch, Brad Pitt, Brangelina, Hot Gossip, James Blunt, Justin Timberlake, Kate Moss, Kate Moss & Pete Doherty, Katie Holmes, LA Airheads, Lindsay Lohan, Marriage Watch, Musical Stars, Nicky Hilton, Paris Hilton, Pete Doherty, Relationship Watch, Tom Cruise, TomKat, Top Ten Stories | Permalink | Comments (1)
August 14, 2006 12:28 AM
A Week With TomKat
Days since Suri was born: 118. And we still haven't seen her. But, that should all be about to change - it's emerged that the spawn of TomKat has already undergone her first photoshoot with Annie Leibovitz and said photos will be published in the Autumn issue of Vanity Fair. Right... but didn't TomKat promise a similar kind of thing would take place in May? Will we ever see the child?
Talking of Suri, Victoria Beckham has been granted a visit to see the tot, but has been given a strict set of rules to follow, which include not touching the baby and not being allowed to take any photographs. So... she's allowed to be in the same room as Suri and that's it? That'll be fun.
Anyway. Information has spilled out that Katie is taking her desire to get rid of her baby weight to extreme measures, so she can reprise her role in the latest set of Batman flicks. She's already reportedly spending a lot of time in the gym, and a source revealed: "She's already in the gym every day and is being super-strict about what she eats. She's also doing yoga and has started kickboxing."
And that concludes a week with TomKat. [Toni Kelly]
Posted by Antonia on August 14, 2006 in Baby Watch, Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise, TomKat | Permalink | Comments (0)
August 9, 2006 2:01 PM
Top Ten Stories
Sex-machine Bill Clinton turns 60 on August 17th, and will host several months worth of celebrations, culminating in a Rolling Stones gig in October.
David and Victoria Beckham are releasing a joint perfume next month, 'Intimately', featuring racy photos of the couple together.
Larry David's life veers dangerously towards resembling an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm, when his BMW gets hit by an 'out-of-control shopping cart'. Wonder if Susie Greene was behind it all?
Speaking of sex gods, Barry Manilow is scheduled to have hip surgery, presumably due to an overtly-active pelvis.
Newly single Uma Thurman wants to set up an online dating service 'for all the lost and lonely socially-inept celebrities who don't know how to meet anybody'.
Conflict between Tori Spelling and her mother Candy continue, with Candy disinviting Tori to the Emmy awards.
£750 will buy you not only a rare painting by Pete Doherty made from blood, but also a meeting with the poet/artist/junkie.
Suri Cruise-Holmes's first picture will be shown in Vanity Fair this Autumn.
Paris Hilton has been turned into a Hello Kitty stuffed toy, only available in Japan as of yet. Plushophiles the World-over rejoice.
Posted by Katherine on August 9, 2006 in Baby Watch, David Beckham, Katie Holmes, Lindsay Lohan, Marriage Watch, Musical Stars, Paris Hilton, Pete Doherty, Posh 'N Becks, TV Show Gossip, Tom Cruise, TomKat, Top Ten Stories, Victoria Beckham | Permalink | Comments (0)
August 7, 2006 2:55 AM
A Week With TomKat
There isn't an awful lot I can say on the subject of TomKat this week. The usually so-addicted-to-publicity couple haven't done anything of note, but maybe that's a story in itself... where the heck is baby Suri?
It's now an impressive 111 days since the Cruise tot was born and we're still yet to see her. Rumours are flying around that perhaps she doesn't exist. I'll just add some fuel to the fire; did anyone else find Katie's pregnancy a little strange? In the first photograph of her pregnant, she was huge. In later photographs, she looked a lot smaller - surely this is the wrong way round?
However, reports are coming in from various celebrity friends who claim to have seen the child. Jada Pinkett Smith has told American magazine Us Weekly: “She’s one of the sweetest babies I’ve ever met in my life. She’s an absolute beauty and she’s Daddy’s little girl. She’s got a head full of black, beautiful hair.”
Hmmmm. I'll believe it when I see the photos (well, I might believe it). [Toni Kelly]
Posted by Antonia on August 7, 2006 in Baby Watch, Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise, TomKat | Permalink | Comments (0)
July 25, 2006 6:17 PM
Katie Holmes' Parents May Boycott Her Wedding
Oh-oh. There's trouble a-brewing down TomKat way. Whilst the new parents - who have still yet to allow baby Suri to be photographed by the press - are getting ready for their impending wedding, it seems Katie's traditional Catholic parents aren't exactly keen on the plans.
Star magazine has reported that Tom has insisted the wedding will take place at a Scientology centre in Hollywood and will be conducted by church leader David Miscavige. However, Katie's more traditional parents are said to be considering boycotting the wedding in protest. A source says: "Katie was never going to win an argument to have a Catholic wedding. She knows that if she rejected Scientology, he relationship with Tom could have ended. She has become a big part of the church."
Christ, woman, get some balls and make him do as he's told for a change! [Toni Kelly]
Posted by Antonia on July 25, 2006 in Hot Gossip, Katie Holmes, Marriage Watch, Tom Cruise, TomKat | Permalink | Comments (1)
July 11, 2006 4:02 PM
Is This Suri Holmes Cruise's Birth Certificate?
The US Weekly site has a handy little clock ticking every passing second away since Suri Holmes Cruise was born. It's now been over 84 days, and not a single photo has emerged. Normally we'd be worried, but since Tom Cruise stole our ability to feel shocked and surprised back when he jumped on the crazy train, we're not really fazed. However, Suri's alleged birth certificate has been making the rounds on the blogosphere, with many pointing out the numerous mistakes in it...[Katherine Hannaford]
Firstly, the certificate was filed 20 days after Suri's birth, at St. John's Hospital, which normally has a policy of filing them within 10 days of the event. An official from the hospital has claimed the delay with the birth certificate occurred as the certificate was not signed by either a parent or representative of the parents until May 4th. When it was finally done, the signature was illegible and labeled merely as a 'friend'. The 'Attendant or Certifier' who signed the certificate, Anne Heffernan, did not see the baby at all, and was not present at the birth.
Others have claimed that the certificate cannot possibly be legitimate, due to the fact that Katie Holmes' name is recorded as 'Kate Holmes', when her legal name is actually Katherine Noelle Holmes. Judging by previous comments on our articles, it seems the average Star Trip reader certainly possesses the full pack of cards, so please, let us know your theories on Suri - Does she exist, or is it all a big conspiracy courtesy of the world's new Michael Jackson-style whacko, Tom Cruise?
Posted by Katherine on July 11, 2006 in Baby Watch, Celebrity Religions, Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise, TomKat | Permalink | Comments (0)
June 16, 2006 1:27 PM
Tom Cruise - Father of a Genius?
Tom Cruise has decided he wants his daughter, Suri, to become a genuis. The poor two-month old tot is soon to receive a rather large package of Baby Enstein DVDs and toys. The brand is designer to aid develop and encourage intelligence in children. According to Star magazine, Tom placed a large order with the company despite fiancee Katie Holmes not being too keen on the idea.
The company claim: Parents trust Baby Einstein™ to introduce their babies and toddlers to music, art, language, science and nature in playful, enriching ways. At two months? I already feel sorry for this poor nipper. [Toni Kelly]
Posted by Antonia on June 16, 2006 in Baby Watch, Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise, TomKat | Permalink | Comments (0)
May 13, 2006 6:56 AM
Brooke Shields Doesn't Renew Prescription For Pills - SHOCK!
Bit of a glamour shot here of Brooke Shields, pretty huh? When most people, (ok, maybe just me), think of Brooke Shields, the name Tom Cruise crops up fairly often, like a bad case of herpes you just can't get rid of. After having her second baby, coincidentally on the same day as baby Suri Holmes-Cruise's arrival, the questions amongst us plebes have been 'when will Brooke jump back on the pills? WHEN WILL TOM BITCH ABOUT HER ON LETTERMAN?! ARGH!' Okay, maybe it really is just me asking those questions. We finally have an answer though - She recently told People magazine that the second birth was 'nothing like the first one...I think I'm okay now.' Thank goodness for that, any way we can stop Tom jumping back on the couch his soapbox. [Katherine Hannaford]
Posted by Katherine on May 13, 2006 in Baby Watch, Brooke Shields, Tom Cruise | Permalink | Comments (10)
May 10, 2006 7:50 PM
Tom Cruise - One demanding fiance!
To many, Tom Cruise is a heartthrob of the highest order and a good actor. To me, he's a waste of Scientology-blurred space who couldn't act his way out of a paper bag. Still, it takes all sorts. However, my dislike for the vertically-challenged one has increased since I read an article in Closer detailing his demands on fiancee Katie Holmes before their wedding.
Tom has recruited Buff Brides to help Katie shed the three stone she gained during pregnancy before their big day. He's also sorted out a pre-nuptial agreement which grants Katie at least $22million should they split (okay, that bit is quite nice). Tom has also insisted that, instead of a traditional Catholic christening, baby Suri will only have a Scientology 'naming ceremony', which has annoyed Katie's devout Catholic family. He's also been quoted as saying: "I love her and I can't wait to get married. I won't let this woman get away."
Which sounds nice and all, but when you look in to it a bit deeper, is slightly controlling and strange. Or maybe I'm just too cynical... [Toni Kelly]
Posted by Aigua on May 10, 2006 in Baby Watch, Katie Holmes, On Heat, Tom Cruise, TomKat | Permalink | Comments (0)
May 9, 2006 12:50 PM
Everyone's TomKat Crazy
I've been on a TomKat spree since M:I:III was released (I'm such a sucker for 'slebs cunning media-manipulation), and have hunted down the best TomKat sites for your viewing (dis)pleasure. Follow the jump for the best TomKat blogs, merchandise, baby Suri's Myspace pages, and the latest goss on the controversial couple. So, err, has anyone managed to actually see the film yet? Against your will, you say? Oh dear. Leave your comments and let us know your thoughts on the blockbuster failure. [Katherine Hannaford]
The cherry on the pie belongs to Tomcruiseblog, which whilst it hasn't been updated since October 2005, is an extremely entertaining satire of a personal Tom Cruise blog. It includes a very touching letter to his former rumoured flame, Rob of Matchbox 20, and possibly the best fictional Tom Cruise quote ever - 'She no longer flinches (as much) when I touch her as she did when we first met, and she no longer freaks out (as much) whenever she sees me playing naked pool with the butler and the gardener. She even joins in, every once in awhile. It's so awesome.' Love it! Just wish the people behind it would update more often. (Hint hint)
I've managed to find another TomKat blog, TomKatcrazy, which follows every move the pair makes, and is updated several times a day. What more could a bored blogger want in life?
Much in the manner as the 'Free Winona' t-shirts from yesteryear, we now have 'Free Suri' t-shirts available, and of course, 'Free Katie' t-shirts. What I'd give to see Nicole Kidman wearing one of those.
Whilst she may be unable to walk, talk, or start a computer, Suri Holmes-Cruise already has 9 different Myspace accounts. We hear she'll only be your friend if you're a Scientologist, bummer...
And today's gossip on Tom and Katie claims that Tom wears 'lifts' in his shoes. Well, duh, anyone could've told the New York Daily Times that piece of info! Doesn't anyone remember when Nicole Kidman blurted out 'I can wear heels!' on Letterman after their split?
Posted by Katherine on May 9, 2006 in Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise, TomKat | Permalink | Comments (0)
Nicole Kidman Has Another Whine About Tom
Nicole Kidman has recently come out of the closet and revealed the inside story of her divorce with Tom Cruise. She coughed up the juicy goss to bizarrely, America's Ladies' Home Journal magazine, confessing that when Tom landed her with the divorce papers in 2001, it 'was a major shock.' She went on, saying 'I always knew the rug was going to be taken out from underneath me at some stage...I didn't think it was going to happen in the way it happened.' Allegedly Kidman was similarly devastated when Tom and Katie Holmes's baby was born, a source close to Kidman revealed 'this baby means Katie Holmes will be in Tom's life forever. Nicole always cherished the special bond adopting gave her and Tom, now he will share that bond with Katie.' That's right, he'll now share that special 'adopting' bond with Katie too. Glad to see someone knows the truth. [Katherine Hannaford]
Posted by Katherine on May 9, 2006 in Hot Gossip, Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise | Permalink | Comments (0)
May 5, 2006 5:46 PM
Katie Holmes Realises The Awful Truth
Right, you're an up-and-coming Hollywood starlet who's just had Tom Cruise's baby, you're about to become Mrs Cruise (assuming you can shift the post-baby bump), and you've been welcomed into the bosom of Scientology. Life is sweet, huh? Or is this the moment when it suddenly all hits home? I'm saying nothing. Oh, except that the other pictures from Sky's image gallery of the MI: III premiere are just as funny. [Stuart Dredge]
Posted by Stu on May 5, 2006 in Baby Watch, Hot Gossip, Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise, TomKat | Permalink | Comments (0)
