Tom Cruise banned from filming in Germany

Germany has barred Tom Cruise and the producers of Valkyrie, a movie about a plot to kill Adolf Hitler from filming scenes at German military sites because of Cruise's beliefs in Scientology. The German government does not recognize the Church of Scientology as a church, claiming it masquerades as a religion to make money. Cruise is set to play real life colonel Claus con Stauffenberg, who led an

Tom to preside over Scientology wedding?

Tom Cruise has reached the highest level in Scientology, referred to as "clear," and reportedly may perform a wedding ceremony for his friend, Australian heir James Packer. According to Women's Wear Daily, Packer is one of the Church of Scientology's richest benefactors after inheriting $6.5 billion from his father last year. A mystery guest, believed to be Packer, has booked the entire Grand

Baby plans for TomKat

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes "definitely" have plans for another TomKitten. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight to air Monday, Holmes replied, "Yes, definitely," when asked if the couple were planning to expand their family. "We're having the best time, it's so amazing," Holmes added. "We have so many kids in our house, there's always this wonderful chatter and the great noise of kids." Of

Porn star wants Katie's moniker

Katie Holmes is fuming after learning that a fashion student with plans of becoming a porn star has changed her name to Katee Holmes. "It's a really cheap shot," says a rep for the actress. A manager for the future porn star, who will be launching her career by losing her virginity on film, says, "Katee is using the name as a tribute to Katie, who has always portrayed an innocence in everything

Inside TomKat's new pad

Take a peek inside the $32.5 million home recently purchased by Tom Cruise (photos were taken before Cruise took ownership). The estate boasts two satellite buildings to accompany the main house, which the previous owner used as a gym and screening room. It is rumored that TomKat will convert them to guest homes to house family members and Scientology "minders."source

Tom plunks down $35 mil for new house

Tom Cruise has bought a seven-bedroom Beverly Hills estate for an estimated $35 million. According to insiders, the 70-year-old home was not actually up for sale when the War of the Worlds star made his offer. The new pad will replace the Beverly Hills home Cruise has been renting for the past four years, and will house wife Katie Holmes, children Suri, Connor, and Isabella, as well as his sister

Jenna Elfman defends TomKat

Scientologist actress Jenna Elfman is defending Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes's relationship amid reports that the couple's five-month marriage is not a happy one. "Honestly, they're happy," says the pregnant actress. "They have a great life and they love each other. For some reason, the media cannot experience that. They must put in things other than the simplicity of it." Elfman says recent

TomKat host Scientology fundraiser

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes rolled into NYC last night to host a $6,250-a-head fundraiser for his controversial 9/11 detoxification program. Cruise is co-founder of the New York Rescue Workers Detoxification Project, based (of course) on principles of Scientology. The free treatment involves large doses of vitamins, dietary changes and regular trips to the sauna. Despite NYC Mayor Michael

Suri's first birthday

Happy birthday, Suri Cruise! The adorable celebrity offspring of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes turns one today. Reps for the couple would not release details of Suri's birthday celebrations, but she is believed joining mom in Shreveport, Louisiana, where Holmes is filming Mad Money with Queen Latifah and Diane Keaton.source

Woman arrested outside Tom and Katie's house

A woman was arrested in front of Tom Cruise's Beverly Hills estate. The 32-year-old transient was arrested for receiving stolen property and violating a court order, though the terms of that order are unclear. The woman is currently being held on $45,000 bail in a Beverly Hills jail. The same woman was ordered to stay 500 feet away from actor John Cusack late last year after Cusack claimed she

Family concerned over Cruise's religion

The grandson of German officer Claus Schenk Graf Von Stauffenberg has expressed his family's concerns about plans for Tom Cruise to play his grandfather in an upcoming film about the would-be assassin's attempt to kill Adolph Hitler. "I have nothing against him and can even separate his work from his beliefs in Scientology," said Stauffenberg's grandson. "But I and other family members are

Tom to star in World War II drama

Tom Cruise has signed on to star in a war drama based on a true story about an attempt to assassinate Adolf Hitler at the height of the second world war. Cruise was originally slated to produce the film, but after a number of meetings was offered the lead role. "After reading the script, Tom and I knew immediately that this was a film that we had to make," Cruise's production partner said. "As an