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LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - Actor Tom Cruise will return to The Oprah Winfrey Show according to the Associated Press.

In May of 2005, Cruise became the butt of numerous jokes after he appeared on Oprah and he repeatedly jumped on the talk-show host’s couch, saying his love for then-new girlfriend Katie Holmes was “beyond cool.”

The two-part show will coincide with the 25th anniversary of Cruise’s breakout role in the film Risky Business. Friends and colleagues will surprise Cruise with taped messages honoring his work in movies, according to a statement Thursday from Harpo Productions.

For the first show on May 2, Winfrey will interview Cruise from his Telluride, Colorado home, and the interview will cover his “family, his life and the future,” Harpo stated. On May 5, Cruise will appear in Winfrey’s Chicago studio.

Cruise and Holmes became parents in April 2006 with the birth of their daughter, Suri, and married in Italy in November 2006.

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LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - According to Life & Style, Tom Cruise is reuniting with Sumner Redstone, CEO of Viacom (which owns Paramount Pictures). Redstone is the mastermind behind the Mission: Impossible franchise and it looks as though the media mogul and Cruise are back on good terms.

The two met up at the Beverly Hills Hotel on March 27, almost two years after Redstone dropped Cruise's production company, Cruise/Wagner Productions. An insider tells the magazine, “Tom will make Mission Impossible 4 once Paramount greenlights the script...there will most definitely be another Mission: Impossible!”

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LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - The stars sparkled at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala last night in New York City. "Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy" was the event's theme, and celebrities teamed up with some of the biggest names in fashion for a memorable evening. Giorgio Armani served as this years honorary chair, and George Clooney, Julia Roberts and Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour co-chaired the event.

Armani outfitted Roberts, as well as Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, David and Victoria Beckham, George Clooney and girlfriend Sarah Larson and Beyoncé Knowles. Holmes wore a floor length red sequined gown with bright blue shoes, Beckham chose a white longsleeve lace dress and Knowles sported a pastel peach toned creation. Fashion icon Wintour wore an intricate long sleeve silver Chanel gown inspired by X-Men's superhero Storm.

Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria wore a stunning ruffled burgundy Marchesa gown, while supermodel Gisele Bundchen chose a pastel pink Versace cut out dress. Actress Kate Mara wore a brilliant yellow ruffled gown by Zac Posen, new mother Jennifer Lopez selected a green Alberta Ferretti gown, and Ellen Barkin and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen opted for simple yet classy Diane Von Furstenberg dresses.

Newly engaged actress Scarlett Johansson wore Dolce and Gabbana (and a beautiful engagement ring from fiancee Ryan Reynolds), and was escorted on the red carpet by the designers themselves. Rachel Bilson wore a form fitting navy blue Calvin Klein frock, while rising Gossip Girl star Blake Lively wore a black strapless creation from Ralph Lauren. Kate Bosworth wore a Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Haute Couture knee length printed dress, and Kate Moss wore the work of her friend, Stella McCartney. Oscar winner Tilda Swanton wore a short sleeve beige Prada dress, while Naomi Watts chose a pleated white dress with a superhero worthy metallic star in the center.

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LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - Today MTV announced that Tom Cruise, Will Smith, Charlize Theron, Rainn Wilson and Anna Faris have been added to the already stellar list of presenters for the 2008 MTV Movie Awards.

Previously revealed presenters include Ben Stiller, Sarah Jessica Parker, Will Ferrell, Lindsay Lohan, Steve Carell, Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr., Liv Tyler, Seth Rogen, Megan Fox, Edward Norton, Jennifer Hudson, Dwayne Johnson, Anne Hathaway, James Franco, Rumer Willis, Emma Stone, Brendan Fraser, Katharine McPhee and Danny McBride. Additionally, Coldplay and The Pussycat Dolls will perform at the awards show and debut new music.

The 2008 MTV Movie Awards will be hosted by comedian Mike Myers, and will be broadcast live from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California on Sunday, June 1 at 8pm/7c.

LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - Actor Tom Cruise, along with dozens of other individuals, have been named in a $250 million federal lawsuit against the Church of Scientology, according to Rush & Molloy of the NY Daily News.

Former Scientologist Peter Letterese filed the lawsuit on July 15 in Southern District Court in Florida, and claims that members of the Church harassed him after he left, among other offenses. Letterese claims that a member of the Church called his attorney and when the attorney's wife answered the phone, the church member said he was her husband's homosexual lover. Letterese calls the church a "crime syndicate" and wants it broken up under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization (RICO) Law.

Letterese names Cruise in the lawsuit, claiming that Scientology leader David Miscavage is "aided and abetted by the actions of Tom Cruise, his right-hand man for foreign and domestic promotion, as well as for foreign and domestic lobbying. He has assisted the syndicate in acquiring funds and his own donations of money believed to be in the multiple tens of millions of dollars."

A representative for Cruise could not comment, as she had not seen the lawsuit, and Karin Pouw, a spokeswoman for the Church of Scientology, told NY Daily News, "This is a frivolous suit based on falsehoods."

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LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - Oscar-winner Angelina Jolie is set to replace Tom Cruise as the lead in the upcoming espionage thriller, Edwin A. Salt according to Variety.

Though Cruise had long shown interest in the project, that ended recently, and the studio has decided to change the gender of the lead role, and the movie will be rewritten for Jolie. The protagonist is a CIA officer accused of being a Russian spy, who must dodge her fellow agents until she can prove her innocence. After doing action films like Wanted, Tomb Raider, and Mr. and Mrs. Smith, the role should be a breeze for the 33-year-old actress.

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LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - Tom Cruise is "loosely attached" to the upcoming comedy Food Fight, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Cruise would play a pretentious chef who is forced to take a few steps down and cook at a school cafeteria.

After earning praise for his comedic role as a film studio exec in Tropic Thunder, Cruise has been considering returning to comedy. The last lead role Cruise had in a comedy was 1996's Jerry Maguire. Since then, Cruise has acted in numerous dramas such as Vanilla Sky and the Stanley Kubrick-directed Eyes Wide Shut, as well as action films including the Mission Impossible franchise, War of the Worlds and Minority Report.

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LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - Tom Cruise's business partner Paula Wagner is stepping down from her position as co-owner and CEO at United Artists, which will effectively end her longtime business partnership with the actor.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, UA and MGM released a joint statement yesterday saying, "Nothing will change in regard to Cruise's involvement with UA, and he continues to have a substantial ownership interest in the company. Furthermore, Cruise and Wagner will continue to work on film projects together."

Wagner will now produce independently and collaborate with UA on several projects still in development. Wagner said in a statement, "I've truly relished working with my longtime partner Tom Cruise to revitalize United Artists, and I am proud of all that we've accomplished in the past two years, reinvigorating the brand and developing such a strong slate of films...As much as I've enjoyed my time as an executive, I have longed to return to my true love, which is making movies, so that's what I've decided to do."

LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - More than three years after Tom Cruise's unforgettable interview with Matt Lauer, the three-time Oscar-nominated actor is returning to "Today," NBC announced Wednesday.

"Cruise will talk to Lauer about his latest historical thriller, "Valkyrie," and his role in the much buzzed-about film.

The legendary actor will also chat about his distinguished career, his family, including wife Katie Holmes, and children Connor, Isabella and Suri and their life at home," the network said in a statement.

Tom Cruise was criticized for comments he made during the pair's last interview, in which the actor criticized Brooke Shields for taking anti-depressants to treat her post-partum depression.

Cruise later apologized to Shields, and recently said he thought "he could have handled things better."

LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - A man recently arrested for waving a gun at traffic has been ordered by a judge to stay away from Tom Cruise.

Edward Van Tassel, 28, has been spotted at Cruise's Beverly Hills home trying to deliver a letter.

The order came at a Wednesday hearing where prosecutors were trying to have Van Tassel's bail revoked for leaving a veterans facility where Santa Barbara Superior Court Judge George Eskin believed he would be locked in

A private investigator who works for Cruise told Eskin that Van Tassel was in a different veterans facility than the judge had expected, one where he could leave freely.

The judge did not immediately rule on revoking bail, but said he was leaning toward having Van Tassel returned to jail.

Van Tassel's attorney Robert Landheer told the judge the visits to the Cruise home were not threatening.

"He is not there to stalk Mr. Cruise as some sort of fan-obsessed person," Landheer said. "He wants to enlist him in his mission to get appropriate remedies for soldiers of the Iraq War."

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (X17online) - Tom Cruise returned to the 'Today' show set for the first time since he verbally sparred with host Matt Lauer nearly three years ago.

A contrite Cruise told Lauer he didn't intend to coma across as "arrogant" when he criticized Brooke Shields for taking anti-depressants.

"After looking at it I really thought it's not what I intended. I thought in looking at myself that I came across as arrogant," Cruise said.

"I absolutely could have handled that better," he said.

Cruise currently making rounds on talk-shows to promote his new movie, "Valkyrie," where the actor plays a would-be assassin of Adolf Hitler.

"Valkyrie" opens on Christmas day.

LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - Even though he was 3,000 miles away in Los Angeles for the premiere of his new film Valkyrie, Tom Cruise made sure his wife Katie had a special 30th birthday celebration back in New York.

Following her performance in All My Sons, Katie's co-star, John Lithgow announced to the audience, "Tom Cruise, our good friend, devoted fan to the show, doting husband of Katie, could not be here tonight. He's heartsick that he couldn't be here ... but he wanted to make his presence felt. So, he's joining us, inviting all of you, to celebrate Katie's birthday."

A five tiered, white-frosted birthday cake was then wheeled out on stage, while the audience cheered and sang "Happy Birthday."

A seemingly shy Katie thanked the audience saying, "Thank you for coming out to the show tonight. It was a real pleasure."

LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - Tom Cruise says he wants more kids - a lot more.

The actor who already has a daughter, Suri, with Katie Holmes and an adopted son and daughter, Conner and Isabella, says he'd like to eventually have ten children.

"I want ten children. I love kids. I feel really fortunate to have the teenagers and a two and a half-year-old. It's a great dynamic," Cruise said.

Cruise says he is a "great" parent who enjoys spending time with his children.

"I want to be with my kids, and they get to do all the stuff that I wanted to do when I was growing up," Cruise said.

"My family is the most important thing in my life."

LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - It's the nomination that no Hollywood star wants to receive: The Razzie, which singles out the worst performances and movies of the year.

Tom Cruise was singled out as "Worst Actor" for his role in "Valkyrie." Other nominees include Zac Efron for "High School Musical 3," Eddie Murphy, Keanu Reeves and Mark Wahlberg.

Paris Hilton is up for the "Worst Actress" title for her film "The Hottie and The Nottie." The film is also up for "Worst Picture." Other nominated actresses include Jessica Alba, Cameron Diaz, Eva Longoria-Parker and Reese Witherspoon.

The 29th Annual Razzie Awards ceremony will be handed on February 21 in Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz may be teaming up again for an upcoming romantic comedy, Variety reports.

The movie would tell the story of a lovelorn woman who keeps crossing paths with a man she meets on a blind date.

Neither star has formally signed up for the film, which has been called "Wichita" and now "Trouble Man."

Meantime, Cruise's ex-wife, Oscar winner Nicole Kidman has signed up for Woody Allen's next film.

Kidman will join Antonio Banderas, Naomi Watts, Anthony Hopkins, Freida Pinto and Josh Brolin in the upcoming comedy.

LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - What does Brad Pitt think of Tom Cruise's Valkyrie? Not much apparently.

In an interview in the German magazine Stern, Pitt - who is promoting his own Nazi theme movie Inglourious Basterds - was asked what he thought of his friend's film.

"It was a ridiculous movie," Pitt said.

Pitt thinks his own World War II movie sets the bar for films of that genre.

"The second World War could still deliver more stories and films, but I believe that Quentin [Tarantino, director] put a cover on that pot. With Basterds, everything than can be said to this genre has been said," Pitt tells the German magazine Stern. "The film destroys every symbol. The work is done, end of story," Pitt told Stern

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LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible 4 is set to hit theaters in time for Christmas next year. Paramount has announced that their action flick will be released on December 16, 2011.

Director Brad Bird is rumored to be directing the film. He's best known for directing such movies as The Incredibles and Ratatouille. Actor Ving Rhaymes is also rumored to be attached to the project reprising his role as Luther.

Opening the same weekend as MI4, 20th Century Fox's Alvin and the Chipmunks three-quel in 3-D.

LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - Tom Cruise will be starring in yet another movie, but this time as Les Grossman, the raunchy producer role he played in Tropic Thunder.

This past weekend, Cruise made a surprise appearance as Grossman at the MTV Movie Awards bringing the audience to their feet. Paramount and MTV Films are now confirming they are developing a movie starring Cruise that will be centered around the Grossman character. The film will also feature Ben Stiller.

Ben Stiller released the following statement:

"Les Grossman’s life story is an inspiring tale of the human class struggle to achieve greatness against all odds. He has assured me he plans to quote ‘F**king kill the sh*t out of this movie and make Citizen f**king Kane look like a piece of crap home movie by the time we are done.’ I am honored to be working with him.”

Michael Bacall will write the screenplay.

LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - Tom Cruise is in final negations to play Stacee Jaxx, the arrogant and charming star at the top of his career who sings Bon Jovi's Wanted Dead or Alive in the theater production from the film adaptation.

New Line's adaptation of the hit stage musical centers around 1980s rockers, and Cruise has been eying the role since October. Alec Baldwin and Russell Brand are also in talks for big roles in the film, but no deals have been finalized yet.

Tobey Maguire's Maguire Entertainment is a co-producer. Production begins in May 2011.

LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - Tom Cruise has much to celebrate this holiday season.

The box office numbers for Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol confirm that Cruise is back. His latest flick is currently grossing $256.2 million at the worldwide box office and is expected to earn up to $600 million – beating out all three Mission Impossible installments before it.

Mission Impossible also topped the holiday box office, trailed by Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, which is inching toward the $100 million mark worldwide.