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January 7, 2009
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Tom Cruise and Oprah will not be able to attend Jett Travolta’s memorial service Thursday, Access Hollywood has learned.
Despite reports that the good friends of John Travolta and Kelly Preston would be attending their son’s service in Ocala, Florida, both Tom and Oprah have scheduling conflicts.
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January 8, 2009
NEW YORK, NY --
Tom Cruise shared his grief over the loss of Jett Travolta, the son of his good friends, John Travolta and Kelly Preston, during a taping of “The View” Thursday morning.
During the pre-taped episode set to air on Friday, Barbara Walters broached the subject of the 16-year-old’s tragic death last Friday due to a seizure disorder.
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January 7, 2009
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
It’s awards season and the ballots are out – for the Razzie Awards, the annual ceremony awarding the worst films and performances of the year.
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January 7, 2009
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Plus, who is the latest celeb to sell a weight loss pill? Tom, Zac, Jessica and Madonna get a little dishonorable mention. And, who is “Battlestar Galactica’s” final Cylon… get the odds inside, along with details on AccessHollywood.com’s exclusive interview with the 5th Cylon!
Along with your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans!
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January 5, 2009
MADRID, Spain --
U.S. actor Tom Cruise said Scientology teachings helped him overcome childhood dyslexia, a Spanish magazine reported.
Cruise was quoted by Spanish magazine XL Semanal as saying he was diagnosed with the learning disability when he was 7 years old.
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December 30, 2008
NEW YORK, New York --
After the reasonably strong box office performance of “Valkyrie” over the weekend, skeptics were robbed of the chance to declare “Flop!”
The Tom Cruise WWII thriller earned $21.5 million over the weekend, with a four-day haul of $30 million since it opened on Christmas Day.
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December 26, 2008
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. --
Jennifer Aniston’s latest film beat out ex-husband Brad Pitt’s at the box office, scoring the all-time best Christmas Day opening.
Jen’s new romantic comedy, “Marley & Me,” based on the bestselling novel about a loveable but incorrigible Labrador Retriever, opened at all all-time Christmas No. 1 with $14.75 million in ticket sales, according to preliminary box office numbers. The previous record was held by “Ali” with $10.2 million.
Meanwhile Brad’s film “The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button” followed in second with $11.8 million.
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December 28, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Hollywood had a happy holiday with a huge Christmas weekend as movies from Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson, Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett and Adam Sandler all opened strongly.
Even Tom Cruise scored solidly in an eye patch and a German World War II uniform.
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December 19, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Tom Cruise was in Los Angeles for the premiere of “Valkyrie” on Thursday night, while Katie Holmes was in New York performing on Broadway in “All My Sons,” but that didn’t stop Tom from planning a surprise for Katie’s 30th birthday.
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December 18, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
As we prepare to say goodbye to 2008 and ring in 2009, Access Hollywood took a look back at the stars who have made the biggest impact over the past 12 months.
Today, Access counts down the top five male stars of 2008 – based on how many stories we did on each star throughout the year.
Cruise, Clooney and Obama made the list — but who was our number one male star?
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December 18, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Tom Cruise’s 13-year-old son will have a six-day jump on his father at the box office.
Connor Cruise makes his big-screen debut in “Seven Pounds,” which opens Friday. On Dec. 25, his father’s “Valkyrie” hits theaters.
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December 15, 2008
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. --
Tom Cruise returned to NBC’s the “Today” show on Monday — over three years after he called host Matt Lauer “glib” during a discussion about Brooke Shields taking anti-depressants following her pregnancy – a discussion the actor said did not represent who he really is and one that helped him learn “a good lesson.”
And while Tom may have been on the NBC show to discuss his new film “Valkyrie,” but Matt first started the interview by clearing the air.
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December 17, 2008
NEW YORK, New York --
What were your favorite stars up to this week? Find out — inside!
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December 16, 2008
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. --
Katie Holmes turns 30 on Thursday and husband Tom Cruise told Access Hollywood that he has something “special” in store for his wife on her milestone year.
“We’re gonna celebrate, I’ll be here in the morning with her,” Tom told Access Monday night at the premiere of his new movie, “Valkyrie,” in New York City.
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December 11, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
As Terrence Howard, Brooke Shields, Rainn Wilson and Elizabeth Banks announced the 66th Annual Golden Globe nominations in Beverly Hills on Thursday morning, several announcements may leave stars scratching their heads about being honored or skipped over this year.
The largest surprise of the morning came for Tom Cruise who earned a Globe nomination for best supporting actor for his almost unrecognizable role in the hit summer action comedy “Tropic Thunder.” Tom impressed audiences and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association with his manic and over the top comedic role as a Hollywood mogul.
All of the many other surprises and snubs…. after the jump!
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December 11, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Terrence Howard, Brooke Shields, Rainn Wilson and Elizabeth Banks announced the 66th Annual Golden Globe nominations in Beverly Hills Thursday morning.
“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,”“Frost/Nixon” and “Doubt” lead the Golden Globes with five nominations each. “Doubt” received four acting nominations.
Other best drama nominees Thursday included “The Reader,” “Revolutionary Road” and “Slumdog Millionaire.”
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December 12, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Plus, What are Tom & Katie getting Suri for Christmas? Is Benji Madden still stuck on Paris Hilton? And, find out who Anne Hathaway is taking to the Golden Globes!
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December 10, 2008
NEW YORK, New York --
More than three years after his controversial interview with anchor Matt Lauer, Tom Cruise will return live to NBC’s “Today” show this coming Monday morning.
In an interview set for December 15, the star will talk about his new film, “Valkyrie,” as well as his career and life with his famous family.
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December 5, 2008
HOLLYWOOD, NEW YORK & AROUND THE WORLD --
Thursday, December 4, 2008 in NYC -- Lindsay Lohan and girlfriend Sam Ronson made it a point to hit every hot party… they started out the night by spreading some Christmas cheer at the MySpace Holiday Party at hotspot Tenjune. Sam DJ’d the party while Lindsay spent some quality time with mom Dina and the Tenjune owners…
Tons of more sightings… after the jump!
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December 4, 2008
NEW YORK, New York --
It was more than just love at first sight for Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes.
“I knew I wanted to marry Kate when I met her,” Tom told the December 7 issue of T: The New York Times Style Magazine.
The magazine’s “Holiday/Reinvention Issue” has two separate interviews and “Double” split covers for its upcoming issue – one with Katie and one with Tom. Both interviews are by writer Lynn Hirschberg.
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December 5, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Barbara Walters unveiled her annual “10 Most Fascinating People” list Thursday night, and it included a slew of film stars, television stars, an Olympic athlete, a controversial political radio personality, a one-time vice presidential hopeful and the man who squashed her chances at the number one spot, President-Elect Barack Obama.
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November 28, 2008
NEW YORK, NY --
The Beckham family spent their Thanksgiving with Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes in New York City.
From their Broadway show visit to Posh’s walk in the park (in heels), read on for all the details!
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November 25, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
The world of fashion has a new face – Katie Holmes.
Katie has been tapped to star in the next campaign for high-end fashion line Miu Miu, according to People.
Although no details on the campaign are immediately available, it’s likely the actress will be face of the Italian label’s Spring/Summer 2009 ads.
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November 13, 2008
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. --
Veteran television journalist Barbara Walters has revealed some of the celebrities on her annual “10 Most Fascinating People” list, and she has selected a slew of film stars, television stars, an Olympic athlete and a controversial political radio personality to honor.
Find out which stars made the annual list inside!
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November 13, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Plus, Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson grab a Whopper. And, will Jack Black spill Angelina Jolie baby beans in the future?
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November 4, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Nixon’s back. So are Kate and Leo, Nicole and Baz, a herd of stranded zoo animals and a very vengeful James Bond.
Despite the harsh economy, Hollywood has been on a box-office roll the last month, and studios head into the year’s homestretch with a solid lineup of returns, reunions and promising newcomers that could uphold the old saw about movies as a recession-proof business.
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October 27, 2008
LONDON, United Kingdom --
He may be pals with Hollywood’s elite, but David Beckham has no plans to head off the soccer field and follow his friends on to the big screen.
“What film career? I haven’t got one,” the soccer star told British GQ’s December issue.
Beckham, who is celebrating two decades as a soccer star, appears on the cover of British GQ, which is also celebrating it’s own 20-year anniversary (as a magazine). In the mag, Becks explained he had no plans to expand his resume to include movie work.
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October 29, 2008
NEW YORK, New York --
Leonardo DiCaprio is bringing out the big guns to get out the vote.
Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts, Harrison Ford, Will Smith, Steven Spielberg and Justin Timberlake are among the celebrities starring in a new public service announcement produced by the actor, whoalso appears in the spot.
The video shows the stars struggling to grasp the concept of using reverse psychology to get young people into voting booths.
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October 27, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Plus, Lindsay Lohan’s dad apologizes for comments about Samantha Ronson. Singer Ciara is on Team Madonna. And, what actor was Lauren Conrad spotted kissing?
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October 24, 2008
NEW YORK, New York --
As Matt Lauer was being roasted by the Friars Club on Friday, a special guest showed up to take some jabs at the “Today” show host – Tom Cruise.
Three years after Cruise and Lauer’s infamous interview on “Today,” where the actor called the host “glib” while discussing his views on psychiatric medicine and Scientology, Cruise hit the Friars Club for a little roast revenge.
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October 20, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Plus, Marilyn Manson dishes on his ex and his MySpace options. Jesssica Simpson calls her ex a “butthead.” And, what helped Faith Hill get a bikini for a magazine cover?
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October 13, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
As “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” approaches theaters and sets out to conquer the hearts of teens and box offices around the globe, the world is trying to catch a glimpse of its stars. The cast has been met at every event recently by hordes of aggressive photographers and sometimes unruly crowds, but Vanessa Hudgens has found some advice on dealing with life in the spotlight from one of Hollywood’s biggest stars — Tom Cruise.
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October 17, 2008
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. --
Katie Holmes made her official debut on Broadway Thursday night in the brand-new revival of Arthur Miller’s “All My Sons,” with Diane Wiest, John Lithgow and Patrick Wilson.
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October 16, 2008
NEW YORK, New York --
Katie Holmes on Broadway? OMG.
Holmes’ official debut on the New York stage was expected to be feted Thursday night at the “All My Sons” premiere with a madhouse red carpet, plenty of press — and maybe even a fewprotesters on hand.
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October 8, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Jennifer Lopez has finally opened up in a new interview about her recent emotional breakdown, her thoughts on Scientology, selling celebrity baby photos and breast feeding – an interview which has had its veracity called into question by Lopez’s reps.
In an interview posted on the new Web Site, The Daily Beast (former Vanity Fair and New Yorker editor Tina Brown’s new online media venture), Lopez discusses a host of controversial topics with writer Kevin Sessums.
However, her rep tells Access Hollywood that, “Jennifer Lopez did not do an interview for the Daily Beast.”
Lopez did, however, do an interview with Sessums for this month’s ELLE cover story, but after the first session took place of what was supposed to be a two-part interview, Lopez and her team “weren’t comfortable with the questioning,” according to her rep, who acknowledged that they asked that another writer interview Lopez instead.
All of the details, plus, the juicy points from the interview… inside!
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October 7, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Lauren Bacall is many things – an award winning actress, a political activist and one of Hollywood’s most legendary leading ladies. But one thing she is not, is quiet.
In an article to celebrate Nicole Kidman, who Elle magazine named one of the most “rousing females in Hollywood,” the screen siren lashed out at Kidman’s ex, Tom Cruise.
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October 2, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Plus, Why does Olympic star Ryan Lochte want to stay single? And, Jay-Z wants kids — but when?
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September 26, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
PETA has never had a problem challenging celebrities who wear fur — no matter how big the superstar. But now, the animal rights organization is taking aim at perhaps the littlest offender yet – Suri Cruise.
Access Hollywood has obtained a letter sent from PETA Vice President Dan Mathews to Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, which warns the celebrity parents against dressing their toddler in fur fashion from a famous designer.
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September 30, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Plus, the voice behind Zac Efron takes center stage. And, Paris Hilton set to search for a best mate!
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September 26, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Plus, Brad Pitt dines and films in Germany. Tom Cruise debuts his WWII movie trailer. And, Michael Phelps says he’s not a sex symbol.
Access the Full StorySeptember 19, 2008
NEW YORK, N.Y. --
Katie Holmes made her Broadway debut in “All My Sons” Thursday night, and her husband Tom Cruise thought it was a knockout.
When asked for his verdict on Holmes’ performance, Cruise stopped for a moment while moving through the crowd at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, telling The Associated Press: “Did you see it? … It was extraordinary.”
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September 18, 2008
NEW YORK, NY --
Katie Holmes knows how to draw a crowd — including anti-Scientology demonstrators.
Nearly 100 people lined up outside the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre Thursday night an hour before Holmes acted on Broadway for the first time in a preview performance for “All My Sons.”
Find out how Tom reacted…. inside!
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September 8, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Plus, Channing Tatum gets engaged. More “Spiderman” in the works. And, Jessica Simpson makes her Grand Ole Opry debut, but the crowd questions her attire.
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September 5, 2008
NEW YORK, NY --
With her pop star days behind her, Victoria Beckham is making a bold leap into the fashion world next week, by launching her fist couture collection at New York Fashion Week.
Click through to find out more about Posh’s line. Plus Access gets to the truth about those rumors that Posh will be competing with pal Katie Holmes at Fashion Week.
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August 28, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Despite multiple date changes and a slew of bad buzz, Tom Cruise says his World War II film, “Valkyrie,” has all the makings of great movie, regardless of its detractors.
Access the Full StoryAugust 27, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
According to Tim Gunn, the loveable straight-talking persona on “Project Runway,” Katie Holmes’s new baggy jean look does not “make it work.”
He tells People Magazine, “I have to say, Katie Holmes has become so much more sophisticated in so many ways, but I think she’s in a dip right now. I can’t explain it.”
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August 24, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
The action comedy “Tropic Thunder” weathered a rush of new movies to remain No. 1 for a second-straight weekend with $16.1 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.
The Paramount-DreamWorks release, which stars Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr. and Jack Black as actors caught up in real battle while shooting a war movie, raised its 12-day total to $65.7 million.
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August 19, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Tom Cruise’s next mission: comic book movies. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Cruise is loosely attached to “Sleeper,” an adaption of a DC/Wildstorm series to be produced by “Spider-Man” director Sam Raimi.
“Sleeper,” not to be confused with the 1973 Woody Allen film, follows the story of an undercover agent who can absorb and pass along pain, thanks to an alien artifact which makes him impervious.
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August 19, 2008
MEMPHIS, TN --
Isaac Hayes was laid to rest over the weekend and Access Hollywood has new details about the service, which brought out a host of stars and even royalty.
Tom Cruise, Denzel Washington, Kelly Preston, Wesley Snipes, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Rev. Al Sharpton, Maurice White (of Earth, Wind and Fire), “Shaft” star Richard Roundtree, along with Hayes’ family (his wife, children and grandchildren) and the Mayors of both Memphis and Shelby County and members of his band were among the 500 invited guests to the late star’s funeral.
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August 18, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Plus, What “Harry Potter” star is suffering from a brain disorder? “Dancing With the Stars” van vandalized. And “Heroes” star spotted kissing fellow actor at the Arclight Hollywood.
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August 17, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
It took four of Hollywood’s biggest stars to take down Batman.
The DreamWorks-Paramount comedy “Tropic Thunder,” with Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., Jack Black and Tom Cruise, debuted at No. 1 with $26 million, bumping “The Dark Knight” to second-place after four weekends on top, according to studio estimates Sunday.
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August 14, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Tom Cruise’s producing partner Paula Wagner said Wednesday she will leave her job as chief executive of United Artists to produce projects independently.
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August 13, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
“The Dark Knight” has defended the top spot at the box office for a month straight, but its reign may come to a “Thunder”-ous end this weekend.
Last week’s opening of “Pineapple Express” failed to unseat the latest installment in the Batman franchise, but “Tropic Thunder,” another R-rated action-comedy, could do the trick, members of the star-studded cast told Access Hollywood.
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