Tom Cruise

Daily Beast Launches Entertainment & Fashion Section Sexy Beast - Posted September 10, 2009
It's only fitting that Tina Brown's online publication The Daily Beast would launch its new fashion and entertainment section, Sexy Beast, on the first day of Fashion Week in New York. The new section collects all of the Web site's fashionable content, including new articles about designer Yigal Azrouël who was rumored... [FishBowlNY]

Daily Beast Launches Entertainment & Fashion Section Sexy Beast - Posted September 10, 2009
It's only fitting that Tina Brown's online publication The Daily Beast would launch its new fashion and entertainment section, Sexy Beast, on the first day of Fashion Week in New York. The new section collects all of the Web site's fashionable content, including new articles about designer Yigal Azrouël who was rumored... [FishBowlNY]

Forbes Has Four Way Tie For Number Two Spot in Top 20 Most Valuable Actors - Posted February 10, 2009
Angelina Jolie, Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Johnny Depp are tied, according to Forbes Magazine in their worth currently. Really? Couldn't figure out a way to rank the top five huh? Seriously? If everyone is equal - it's not a Top 20 list now is it? Wil Smith is number one, according... [FishBowlLA]

Forbes Has Four Way Tie For Number Two Spot in Top 20 Most Valuable Actors - Posted February 10, 2009
Angelina Jolie, Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Johnny Depp are tied, according to Forbes Magazine in their worth currently. Really? Couldn't figure out a way to rank the top five huh? Seriously? If everyone is equal - it's not a Top 20 list now is it? Wil Smith is number one, according... [FishBowlLA]

Cruise's 'Valkyrie' Has Good Opening, But Not In Los Feliz - Posted December 26, 2008
Tom Cruise's attempt at an independent film had a good opening nationwide on Christmas day, but in Los Feliz at the local theater the small crowd that paid was only disappointed. The film broke and the Los Feliz theater technicians couldn't fix it. So a few went home with a free ticket... [FishBowlLA]

'Marley and Me' Wins X-mas; Beating Up On Pitt, Cruise And Sandler - Posted December 26, 2008
"Marley and Me," starring a very-much-alive Owen Wilson, proved that the movie business, to renew an awful pun, is truly going to the dogs, box office analyst Steve Mason confirmed to FBLA. The film, which took in $14.5 million on Christmas day, beat out Paramount's "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," Sony's... [FishBowlLA]

Will Smith A Scientologist? He Says No, But His Wallet Says Yes - Posted December 18, 2008
Two-faced star Will Smith has long denied that he has any connection to those loony Scientologists, but apart from constantly hanging out with chief Scientologist Tom Cruise and his wife Katie Holmes, Smith has also donated buckets of money to Scientology entities. He doesn't have any comment on it, but tax forms... [FishBowlLA]

Around the Fishbowls: Obama, O'Reilly, Cruise... - Posted December 17, 2008
• FishbowlNY's Glynnis MacNicol reports today's shocking news — President-elect Barack Obama was selected as Time magazine's Person of the Year. Noticeably absent from the "people who mattered" section was any media figure. • FishbowlDC's Patrick Gavin has the video of a heated exchange between Megyn Kelly and Bill O'Reilly during Monday's... [TVNewser]

Fox's Friedman Banned From Cruise's Comeback - Posted December 16, 2008
Fox News' Roger Friedman, an able-bodied film raconteur if ever there was one, has been banned from screenings of Tom Cruise's new film, "Valkyrie," apparently for...saying bad things. Now, Friedman has never been an ardent fan of Cruise or his Scientological leanings, but the Fox journo has long written about him,... [FishBowlLA]

Tom Cruise on Camera One, and Everywhere Else - Posted December 15, 2008
NBC's "Today" show got the most out of its interview with Tom Cruise this morning. Cruise first appeared in the pre-show tease on local stations, including New York's WNBC, operating a camera. ...he then appeared in the open of the show at 7:01... ...another studio walk-on at 7:15... ...arm wrestling Matt Lauer for another... [TVNewser]

Glib No More? Lauer & Cruise One-on-One - Posted December 10, 2008
Three-and-a-half years after Tom Cruise told Matt Lauer "you're glib, you don't even know what Ritalin is," the actor is returning to "Today." In the live interview scheduled for Monday, the two will discuss Cruise's, "distinguished career, his family, including wife Katie Holmes, and children Connor, Isabella and Suri and their life... [TVNewser]

More Power To The Bloggers: Is 'Valkyrie' A Bust? - Posted December 1, 2008
Tom Cruise's new film, "Valkyrie," has been the target (subject) of an onslaught of media reports. "It's too late in opening." "It can't qualify for Oscars." "It will never make any money." And on and on and on. But best is saved for the blogger universe with Newark Star-Ledger film blogger Stephen... [FishBowlLA]

Not Your Typical Power 40 From Details - Posted November 26, 2008
Details Power 40 list didn't have the cachet of a Vanity Fair, Time or Newsweek list. But with an anonymous Secret Service Agent, bailout czar Neel Kashkari and the Palin family leading the list, the mag makes it clear that they're doing their list their way. Yes, to keep up with the naysayers... [FishBowlLA]

Tom Cruise and Scientology Recruit Federal Judge: Florida Source - Posted November 23, 2008
Peter Letterese's ongoing battle with the Church of Scientology and poster boy Tom Cruise is coming to a head with the allegations flying in both directions. A Florida-based legal source, who loves to gossip about it, but is unwilling to reveal even his name, has this to say about the skirmish: Federal Bankruptcy... [FishBowlLA]

Tom Cruise and 'Valkyrie': Not Exactly Stellar Reports - Posted November 19, 2008
Tom Cruise and his Hitler knock-off "Valkyrie" aren't exactly inspiring confidence from MGM studios or from ever-perspicacious test audiences, MSNBC says. The film, led by "Usual Suspects" director Bryan Singer, has been bounced around the MGM schedule for the last few months and looked like it might be shelved, despite its star. Trying... [FishBowlLA]

Jury Still Out On Butcher 'Guru To The Stars' Trial - Posted November 12, 2008
The jury is still out on the Feline Butcher -- holistic health guru to such stars as Tom Cruise, Lisa Marie Presley and Queen Latifah -- who is facing 17 counts of practicing medicine without a license and one count of grand theft. The jury's verdict could put Butcher's holistic health clinic... [FishBowlLA]

Letterese Never Says Die re: Scientology and Cruise - Posted November 11, 2008
Peter Letterese, who filed a $265 million lawsuit against the Church of Scientology and Tom Cruise, just won't let the Scientols alone. Now, he's offering to reimburse (press release here) anyone as much as $100 million (out of his lawsuit settlement) who feels Scientology stole from them or even misled them. "I have... [FishBowlLA]

Scientology Takes Off Kid Gloves Against Ex-Sciento Guy - Posted November 6, 2008
Taking off the kid gloves, Scientology lawyers put as much pressure as a quasi-church can create on a Florida judge to attempt to quash a $265 million lawsuit brought by ex-Scientologist Peter Letterese that names the church and film star Tom Cruise as complicit. The Church, repped by attorney Allen Perlman and... [FishBowlLA]

EXCLUSIVE: Scientology Legal Responds -- And They're Not Happy - Posted November 3, 2008
Unbelievably well-financed lawyers from Scientology have given their best shot at Peter Letterese, the former Scientologist who filed a quarter-billion-dollar lawsuit (yes, that's billion) against the august church and its poster boy Tom Cruise. (To see Cruise get wacky on Oprah!, click on his name.) Scientology lawyer Elliot J. Abelson issued a... [FishBowlLA]

EXCLUSIVE: Tom Cruise And Scientology Sued Again For $265 Million - Posted October 31, 2008
Tom Cruise and the Church of Scientology are the targets of an amended Florida lawsuit that seeks more than a quarter of a billion dollars, FBLA has learned. Ex-Scientologist Peter Letterese, using the RICO statute against the Church of Scientology, originally sought $250,000,000 in a suit filed in July. In the amended... [FishBowlLA]

Gibson Interview With Palin...Uhm...Wow... - Posted September 12, 2008
For two weeks since Sarah Palin was nominated as John McCain's running mate - there has been a media black out. No questions. No interviews. Only blame for bias. Cough. Charlie Gibson of ABC scored the first interview. Our sister site, TVNewser has a round up of media reactions. We watched... [FishBowlLA]

Harry Sloan Going to His Cruise Missile Defense - Posted August 14, 2008
Earlier today, MGM chief executive Harry E. Sloan came sprinting to the defense of golden boy Tom Cruise, to massage the media interpretation of the meltdown of United Artists under Cruise and partner Paula Wagner: STATEMENT FROM HARRY E. SLOAN, CHAIRMAN AND CEO, METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER STUDIOS INC. LOS ANGELES, CA August 14, 2008 --... [FishBowlLA]

Cruise's 'Valkyrie' Turns Into An Xmas Pic -- Break Out The Mistletoe! - Posted August 13, 2008
Tom Cruise's embattled film "Valkyrie" was just shifted by MGM to a Dec. 26 release date, moved up from the Feb. 13, 2009 that was originally planned. The film has had nothing but controversy, but MGM and parent Sony are probably hoping first, to have the film considered for Oscar potential for... [FishBowlLA]

Cruise's 'Valkyrie' Turns Into An Xmas Pic -- Break Out The Mistletoe! - Posted August 13, 2008
Tom Cruise's embattled film "Valkyrie" was just shifted by MGM to a Dec. 26 release date, moved up from the Feb. 13, 2009 that was originally planned. The film has had nothing but controversy, but MGM and parent Sony are probably hoping first, to have the film considered for Oscar potential for... [FishBowlLA]

Paula Wagner Says Bye Bye to UA - Posted August 13, 2008
Paula Wagner, the once Tom Cruise agent who turned into the Cruise production partner at United Artists, is leaving the mini-studio to start up her own indie production shingle. Variety reported as much in a small write-up of the news. The move was unexpected and probably didn't have anything to do with her... [FishBowlLA]

Paula Wagner Says Bye Bye to UA - Posted August 13, 2008
Paula Wagner, the once Tom Cruise agent who turned into the Cruise production partner at United Artists, is leaving the mini-studio to start up her own indie production shingle. Variety reported as much in a small write-up of the news. The move was unexpected and probably didn't have anything to do with her... [FishBowlLA]

P.I. Paul Barresi Takes On Scientology - Posted August 7, 2008
Hollywood private eye Paul Barresi, the former porn star who later worked for jailed gumshoe Anthony Pellicano, has become mired in the anti-Scientology, anti- Tom Cruise craze that has been feuled by the $250 million lawsuit against the Church. Barresi provided documents for the New York Daily News last week that helped show... [FishBowlLA]

Tom Can't Cruise Away from Scientology - Posted July 31, 2008
Tom Cruise, ever the crusader for Scientological aims, is one of the targets in a new $250 million lawsuit against the "Church" filed in Florida this month. The suit involves Peter Letterese, a long-time critic of the church and names Cruise as being involved in a systematic harassment on him by... [FishBowlLA]

Tom Can't Cruise Away from Scientology - Posted July 31, 2008
Tom Cruise, ever the crusader for Scientological aims, is one of the targets in a new $250 million lawsuit against the "Church" filed in Florida this month. The suit involves Peter Letterese, a long-time critic of the church and names Cruise as being involved in a systematic harassment on him by... [FishBowlLA]

Nicita Out At CAA for Morgan Creek...Go figure! - Posted July 29, 2008
Creative Artists Agency top-rung earner Rick Nicita seems to be waving bye-bye to the agency to take a job as Chairman and Chief Operating Officer for Morgan Creek Pictures, according to a company release. While that may well be possible, it's an awkward fit at best. Nicita has been a top agent at... [FishBowlLA]

Nicita Out At CAA for Morgan Creek...Go figure! - Posted July 29, 2008
Creative Artists Agency top-rung earner Rick Nicita seems to be waving bye-bye to the agency to take a job as Chairman and Chief Operating Officer for Morgan Creek Pictures, according to a company release. While that may well be possible, it's an awkward fit at best. Nicita has been a top agent... [FishBowlLA]

BriE Gives Us Some Love - Posted May 6, 2008
Somehow we came across this thank-you from BriE for posting her Tom Cruise video spoof in January. No idea how we missed this, but fish kisses right back at you.... [FishBowlLA]

LAT In 90 Seconds -- Afternoon Edition - Posted May 2, 2008
SAG and the Studios Extend Talks: Again. Cougar Sought In Eagle Rock: We thought the LAT was running Personals on the front page. Turns out this story is about an actual animal. So, if you live in Eagle Rock, run for your lives. Tom Cruise Thought He Was Preaching To The Choir: Literally.... [FishBowlLA]

Epizootics Revealed! Will Tom Cruise Convert? - Posted January 17, 2008
Back when Tom Cruise was in diapers, Paul Krassner, editor of The Realist was already wise to the tricks of a certain Sci-Fi writer turned cult leader. Epizootics, a spoof of Dianetics, was written by Gershon Legman, and first published in Neurotica in 1950. The gist: Axiom 1.--the fundamental rule of... [FishBowlLA]

Tom Cruise in Scientology Video--We Are the Way to Happiness - Posted January 15, 2008
Tom Cruise explains it all for you--9 minutes worth. Here's hoping that SP's don't blast this off the site. Irrepressible scallywag Mark Ebner has those cult videos so craved by internet addicts. Well, kinda. He's got the descriptions, as the actual videos vanished into the ethernet, as the NYDN explains. Here's a... [FishBowlLA]

Weinstein To Sign WGA Deal - Posted January 10, 2008
The WGA is making side deals left and right. Biggie Harvey Weinstein says he's getting a contract similiar to the one Tom Cruise and Paula Wagner wrangled for UA. And not a moment too soon: One project that will immediately benefit from the independent deal is "Nine," a planned film from... [FishBowlLA]

LAT In 90 Seconds - Posted January 7, 2008
Elizabeth Snead's Big Weekend: The Dish Rag makes us feel dirty... and, worse, somehow culpable in the destruction of Britney Spears. Steven Seagal Buries The Hatchet: A six-year battle between Steven Seagal and former business partner Julius R. Nasso ends with an out-of-court settlement, in which Seagal agrees to pay Nasso $500,000.... [FishBowlLA]

Morning Reading List, 10.22.07 - Posted October 22, 2007
Good morning Washington. The White House bids farewell to Josh Deckard. A NBC release announced, "'Meet the Press,' the longest running television show in the world, reached a programming milestone, airing its 3,000th broadcast last Sunday, October 14. In addition, according to Nielsen Media Research data, 'Meet the Press' topped the competition... [FishBowlDC]

Kingsley Steps Down at PMK/HBH - Posted September 26, 2007
All of Tinseltown's top publicists will be barking around about this story today: THR's Borys Kit reports that "uber-entertainment publicist" Pat Kingsley is stepping down from her post as CEO of PMK/HBH. And it takes two to replace her: Cindi Berger and Simon Halls have been upped to co-CEOs while Nate... [FishBowlLA]

Kingsley Steps Down at PMK/HBH - Posted September 26, 2007
All of Tinseltown's top publicists will be barking around about this story today: THR's Borys Kit reports that "uber-entertainment publicist" Pat Kingsley is stepping down from her post as CEO of PMK/HBH. And it takes two to replace her: Cindi Berger and Simon Halls have been upped to co-CEOs while Nate... [FishBowlLA]

Trade Round-Up: Sept. 14, 2007 - Posted September 14, 2007
Johnson Helps Clinton Campaign Following up on Oprah's ritzy fundraiser for Barack Obama last weekend in Montecito, Variety gives the deets on another campaign party planned for Southern California this weekend but this time it's Magic Johnson hosting a bash for Hillary Clinton. Variety's Ted Johnson writes that some are calling the... [FishBowlLA]

Trade Round-Up: Sept. 14, 2007 - Posted September 14, 2007
Johnson Helps Clinton Campaign Following up on Oprah's ritzy fundraiser for Barack Obama last weekend in Montecito, Variety gives the deets on another campaign party planned for Southern California this weekend but this time it's Magic Johnson hosting a bash for Hillary Clinton. Variety's Ted Johnson writes that some are calling the... [FishBowlLA]

Trade Round-Up: August 28 - Posted August 28, 2007
In the wake of Owen Wilson's hospitalization and recovery, Variety does its best to diagnose his slate of upcoming films. New Variety staffer Tatiana Siegel writes that first up, the actor was due to begin shooting a role in "Tropic Thunder" opposite Ben Stiller followed by the January start of "Marley... [FishBowlLA]

Trade Round-Up: August 28 - Posted August 28, 2007
In the wake of Owen Wilson's hospitalization and recovery, Variety does its best to diagnose his slate of upcoming films. New Variety staffer Tatiana Siegel writes that first up, the actor was due to begin shooting a role in "Tropic Thunder" opposite Ben Stiller followed by the January start of "Marley... [FishBowlLA]

Trade Round-Up: August 20, 2007 - Posted August 20, 2007
THR reports that Fox has again gone to its go-to guy for live broadcasts, Ryan Seacrest, signing the American Idol host to emcee the network's Sept. 16 telecast of the 59th annual Emmy Awards. Reporter Nellie Andreeva writes that while Seacrest is a "logical" choice for Fox, he is a "somewhat... [FishBowlLA]

Trade Round-Up: August 20, 2007 - Posted August 20, 2007
THR reports that Fox has again gone to its go-to guy for live broadcasts, Ryan Seacrest, signing the American Idol host to emcee the network's Sept. 16 telecast of the 59th annual Emmy Awards. Reporter Nellie Andreeva writes that while Seacrest is a "logical" choice for Fox, he is a "somewhat... [FishBowlLA]

Trade Round-Up: August 17, 2007 - Posted August 17, 2007
"The Daily Show With Jon Stewart" jumps into the serious news fray a bit with a report next week from Iraq-based correspondent Rob Riggle, reports THR. Though Riggle and crew had contact with a USO-Multi National Corps comedy sketch tour, the story says the team was primarily with troops under "military... [FishBowlLA]

Trade Round-Up: August 17, 2007 - Posted August 17, 2007
"The Daily Show With Jon Stewart" jumps into the serious news fray a bit with a report next week from Iraq-based correspondent Rob Riggle, reports THR. Though Riggle and crew had contact with a USO-Multi National Corps comedy sketch tour, the story says the team was primarily with troops under "military... [FishBowlLA]

LA Times on Jeremy Blake, Theresa Duncan - Posted August 2, 2007
Chris Lee's LA Times story is dated August 3, which is tomorrow, right? But he's got tons of great information--some of which hasn't been reported elsewhere. In anticipation of a lawsuit (which he never filed) Jeremy Blake prepared a history of the couple's alleged harrassment, naming Tom Cruise,Miranda July, Paul Thomas... [FishBowlLA]

LAT in 90 Seconds - Posted July 20, 2007
Robbers of the Rich and Famous: A two-man burglary crew has burglarized mansions in the last year, making off with more than $7 million in cash and jewelry from high-powered victims -- some of whom may be former Paramount Pictures chief Sherry Lansing, Clippers star Cuttino Mobley, John Taylor, Juicy... [FishBowlLA]

LAT in 90 Seconds - Posted July 19, 2007
A Little Welcome Wagon: Tom Cruise and Will Smith will team up to throw the Beckhams a welcome-to-LA bash on Sunday for 600 of their closest friends, including Oprah Winfrey, George Clooney, Jim Carrey, Anjelica Huston, Steven Spielberg, David Geffen, producers Jerry Bruckheimer and Brian Grazer, Warner Bros. President Alan Horn... [FishBowlLA]

Movies We'd Love to See, But Never Will: Premiere.Com Explains - Posted June 8, 2007
Premiere.com takes a clever step away from yapping about the summer blockbusters and offers 20 Movies Not Coming Soon to a Theater Near You. Stephen Saito brings us up to speed on Phil Spector bio-pic starring Tom Cruise. No matter what the jury outcome, this project is DOA. What Makes Sammy Run? with... [FishBowlLA]

Gay News Notes: Rosie on Ellen, Michael Lucas on Queerty, Perez on No One - Posted May 11, 2007
Rosie claims that Ellen isn't allowed to talk about gay stuff on her own talk show. Which would explain the lack of Tom Cruise discussions. Oh look--Michael Lucas and Queerty are having a spat. According to Brad Pita, Perez Hilton isn't as queer as a $3 bill. ... [FishBowlLA]

LAT in 90 Seconds - Posted April 5, 2007
Cube=Square: We knew hip-hop was dead when we saw Karl Rove rap. But for those of you who held out hope, we offer you this. Fun For The Kids And Mom And (Snort) Dad, Too! Disney is apparently not as amused as the rest of us by Keith Richards' little gag-inducing gag. Thetan-less... [FishBowlLA]

In The Trades: All Bucked Up! - Posted March 21, 2007
CMT's must-see TeeVee:Ty Murray's Celebrity Bull Riding Challenge. CMT has ordered up 6 episodes for an August premiere. The show follows 8 celebrities as they attempt the wild world of bull riding. Who'll get bucked first? Tom Cruise loves to dress up in uniform, and thus will star in a... [FishBowlLA]

Gossip Jamboree: American Idols, Idle Americans - Posted March 8, 2007
Captain America is dead! We didn't even know he'd been sick. Madonna can't manage to restrain her kids--first David's not in a car seat, then Rocco's not belted up. Wait til they learn to drive. Antonella Barba's thigh-high boots ain't going to save her sorry ass. Kevin Federline visited Britney in re-hab, probably... [FishBowlLA]

LAT in 90 Seconds - Posted February 27, 2007
Silly Madam Tricks Are For Barnes: Convicted Hollywood madam Jody "Babydol" Gibson has a tell-all book coming out -- not that you'd need it to find out who used her high-end call girl service. Court records that had been sealed or redacted are now public. And they list everyone from Bruce... [FishBowlLA]

Reviewing Radar Like a Rock Record - Posted February 13, 2007
In media terms, the anticipation and hype-y buildup to Radar's latest incarnation (the third, if you're scoring at home) has been like that of a rock album — albeit one whose lineup is as interchangeable as the studio it was recorded in. You could even say radaronline.com and the accompanying schadenfreude... [FishBowlNY]

In The Trades: He's My Buddy - Posted February 13, 2007
Tom Cruise and Ben Stiller ARE The Hardy Boys, er, Men. Cruise and Stiller will star in a comedy based on the mystery series. Stiller will produce, Shawn Levy will direct and get this: Cruise and Stiller have been friends for years--an alliance that grew out of Cruise's admiration for Stiller's penchant... [FishBowlLA]

In The Trades: He's My Buddy - Posted February 13, 2007
Tom Cruise and Ben Stiller ARE The Hardy Boys, er, Men. Cruise and Stiller will star in a comedy based on the mystery series. Stiller will produce, Shawn Levy will direct and get this: Cruise and Stiller have been friends for years--an alliance that grew out of Cruise's admiration for Stiller's penchant... [FishBowlLA]