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TOM CRUISE and KATIE HOLMES closed off a public toilet in Hollywood yesterday when they were caught short at a little league baseball game. The couple was watching a game featuring Cruise's son CONNOR when they needed to take a toilet break. Bodyguards made sure the public loo was empty before the couple stepped inside. The minders then waited outside as the pair relieved themselves. The couple welcomed baby SURI into the world last month.

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Tom Cruise has banned his children from watching TV or playing computer games so they learn the importance of work.

The Mission Impossible star has two children – Isabella, 13 and Connor, 11 - with his ex-wife Nicole Kidman in addition to his new child with Katie Holmes, and is determined to strictly monitor what they do with their spare time.

He tells Ireland's Evening Echo, “The kids have no computer games. And absolutely no television. None. They can listen to music and read just about any book they want, and they can choose the movies they want to see on the weekends, within reason.

"They also have chores, because I want them to know that it's important to work. I had a job when I was eight years old delivering newspapers.

"So for me, it's like, 'You want a clean room? Then you've got to clean your room. No one is going to do it for you.'"

Shock jock Howard Stern regained control of the master tapes from the last 20 years of his terrestrial radio program in a Friday settlement of the contentious lawsuit brought by his former bosses at CBS Radio.

Stern's new employer, Sirius Satellite Radio Inc., agreed to pay $2 million to CBS Radio in return for the rights to the classic recordings, according to a statement released by both sides.

"As part of the settlement, CBS Radio will receive payments relating to the conveyance of its rights in the recordings of `The Howard Stern Show,'" the statement read. "Sirius, for its part, will make a total payment of $2 million related to this conveyance."

The remaining details of the settlement remained confidential, according to the statement.

CBS spokesman Dana McClintock declined to make any further comment, and Stern's agent, Don Buchwald, did not immediately return a call about the settlement.

CBS Radio sued Stern in February, the latest salvo in an escalating battle between the corporation and its former star employee. The company claimed Stern had violated his contract by improperly using his airtime on CBS stations to promote his January 2006 move to Sirius.

Stern "misappropriated millions of dollars' worth of CBS Radio air time for his own financial benefit," the 43-page lawsuit charged.

Stern also discussed his plans with Sirius without disclosing them to CBS, as required by his contract, the lawsuit said.

Stern angrily responded by attacking CBS chief executive officer Les Moonves. The shock jock, in an appearance with David Letterman on "Late Show," wore an "I Hate Les Moonves" T-shirt decorated with the executive's face.

"I believe you are working for one of the biggest jerks on the planet," Stern told Letterman, whose show airs on CBS. "Les Moonves is a bully."

Stern, 50, was the anchor of CBS's radio division with his nationally syndicated morning show until he bolted for satellite radio in January under a five-year, $500 million contract. Lawyers on both sides confirmed the settlement on Wednesday, but no details emerged until the statement was released two days later.

During the last months of his terrestrial radio show, Stern battled constantly with his bosses and was suspended for a day over his alleged promotion of Sirius.

Sidi in InStyle magazine

Sidi back in London with Orlando

Kelly Brook is not giving on films despite her latest flick disappearing without trace. The 26-year-old said: "I've got loads of projects on the go."

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Primal Scream are on course to land their biggest hit. The veteran rockers are in with a shout of landing in the top five with Country Girl smashing their 1994 No.7, Rocks.

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More people voted in the final of talent show American Idol than have ever voted in the US presidential elections.

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Matt Willis has started partying at gay clubs. The 23-year-old former Busted lad - who is about to be immense with his solo tune Up All Night thoroughly enjoys the atmospehere at venues for men who love men.

Which actor is said to have been a bit handy with his fists when it came to resolving domestic disputes? At the height of a drug addiction this not-so-nice chap used to lash out at his long-suffering girlfriend in a rage until she took solace in an affair. He's apparently mellower these days but still has no idea about the infidelity.

Nicole Richie's frightening weight loss was caused by an addiction to diet pills.

The brunette's close friend Crystal has revealed the 'Simple Life' star is hooked on Hoodia - a South African herb that fools the brain into thinking you are constantly full.

She told Britain's More magazine that Nicole once told her: "Hoodia makes you look hot in low-cut tops and backless dresses. It is good for me - the bushmen have sworn by it for hundreds of years and that's good enough for me."

The troubled 24-year-old dropped from a US size 2 to a US size 0 in a matter of months following her brief split from Adam Goldstein last December and she recently confessed that she was too thin.

The pair reportedly split again this week as a result of Nicole's constant partying and worrying eating habits.

Tom Hanks has employed extra bodyguards over fears for his family's safety.

The 49-year-old actor, who is currently starring in the 'The Da Vinci Code', was forced to hire more security because he fears the controversial film could put his family at risk from disgruntled Christian groups.

A source is quoted in Britain's Daily Star newspaper as saying: "Tom and director Ron Howard try to play it all down, but religion is a very sensitive subject.

"There is no question that some people are very offended by elements of the story."

The Oscar-winning actor and his family now have security with them wherever they go at all times.

The source explained: "It would be foolish not to ensure they are properly guarded for every eventuality."

Meanwhile, a prequel to controversial blockbuster 'The Da Vinci Code' is already in the pipeline.

Producers Sony plan to adapt Dan Brown's novel 'Angels and Demons', set before the bestseller, following impressive box office takings of $230 million for the opening weekend.

Kylie Minogue will definitely headline the Glastonbury music festival next year.

Organiser Michael Eavis revealed the singer, who was forced to pull out of last year's music extravaganza after being diagnosed with breast cancer - has been confirmed as a headline act for 2007.

He said: "Kylie is definitely going to be the Sunday night headliner. We want her to do all the stuff she did on her 'Showgirl' tour with the fairies and the trapeze. She is so Glastonbury."

Eavis confessed he had been concerned about whether Kylie - who was diagnosed with breast cancer last year - would be well enough to perform.

However, Kylie was quick to reassure

Hugh Grant and Jemima Khan's romance is on the rocks, it has been revealed.

The couple - who have been dating for two years - have reportedly had a string of blazing rows about the British actor's commitment issues.

Socialite Jemima - who used to be married to cricketer Imran Khan - reportedly called Hugh and sobbed: "I can't go on living like this."

A source said: "It's very sad. They are apart and this really looks as if it could be the end.

"Jemima's had enough of Hugh not committing. She can only put up with so much."

The insider added: "They've been having huge rows and High doesn't have a clue that he's pushing her away. This has been a long-running problem."

Sources say Jemima is also worried about her lover's closeness to ex-flame Liz Hurley, particularly after the she spotted the actress jokingly sucking Hugh's finger at a party.

The source revealed: "Jemima doesn't like his close relationship with Liz and sucking Hugh's finger was just too much."

But friends have said the couple are determined to save their troubled relationship.

One told Britain's Daily Mirror: "It's ailing but it isn't dead in the water yet."

The source added: "Neither has fallen out of love, so it's a matter of working on it."

Brandon Davis has apologized to Lindsay Lohan for calling her "fire crotch".

The oil heir let rip with a tirade of abuse during a night out at a Los Angeles night club last week, while the 'Mean Girls' star's rival, Paris Hilton, stood by and laughed.

Davis - who used the phrase "fire crotch" to describe Lohan's allegedly ginger pubic hair - told America's New York Post newspaper: "My behaviour on May 16 was inexcusable.

"What started out as a joke got completely carried away and I am horrified at the words that came out of my mouth. I consider Lindsay a friend and I hope she accepts my sincere apology for my reprehensible actions last week."

During the rant, Davis went on to accuse Lohan of having poor personal hygiene claiming her privates "smell of diarrhoea".

Kate Moss has launched a furious attack on a paparazzo, just hours after her on/off lover Pete Doherty was snapped sneaking out of her house.

The catwalk beauty high-kicked the photographer on his bottom before snatching his camera lens cover and stamping firmly on it outside a friend's house in north London on Thursday.

An onlooking photographer says, "She just went ballistic. I've never seen her so mad.

"She lunged straight for the snapper and unleashed her fury."

Moss hit the headlines earlier this week when her rumoured new boyfriend, British comedian Russell Brand, was spotted leaving her house by waiting paparazzi. Just 24 hours later troubled rocker Doherty also made an embarrassed exit from her plush London pad before hitching a lift in a rubbish disposal truck.

A teen magazine has cancelled US R&B singer Chris Brown's appearance at its annual model search gig in western Sydney because of safety concerns.

The decision by Girlfriend to can Saturday's gig came after 17-year-old Brown was forced to cut short a performance at Westpoint Blacktown when things turned ugly.

Centre management urged Brown to leave the stage after just three songs on Thursday and cancelled a CD signing session after more than 2,500 rowdy fans pushed barricades and ignored the pleas of security staff and MCs to move back.

"Due to overwhelming attendance at Chris Brown's performance at Blacktown last night, and Westfield Parramatta's concerns about accommodating the expected increase in crowd size, Girlfriend has decided, as a precautionary measure, to cancel Chris Brown's appearance at the ... event," the publication said in a statement.

Philip Berk, President of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association®, announced the timetable for "The 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards" to be telecast Monday, January 15, 2007 from 8-11 PM (EST) live from the Beverly Hilton on NBC.

"We look forward to another exciting celebration of honoring excellence in the entertainment industry," said Berk.

Key dates are as follows:

Thursday, October 19, 2006 - Final screening date for Television entries

Friday, October 20, 2006 - Final date for press conferences for Television entries

Friday, November 10, 2006 - Deadline for submission of Golden Globe entry forms

Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - 9 a.m. Cecil B. DeMille/Miss Golden Globe Announcement

Friday, December 1, 2006 - Deadline for nomination ballots to be mailed by Ernst & Young to all HFPA members

Wednesday, December 6, 2006 - Final screening date for Motion Pictures

Thursday, December 7, 2006 - Final date for Motion Picture press conferences

Monday, December 11, 2006 - Deadline for receipt by Ernst & Young of nomination ballots

Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 5:00 a.m. Nomination announcement of the 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards

Friday, December 15, 2006 - Deadline for receipt of media credential applications

Tuesday, December 26, 2006 - Final ballots mailed by Ernst & Young to all HFPA members

Tuesday, January 2, 2007 - Deadline for receipt of publicist credential applications

Wednesday, January 10, 2007 - Deadline for receipt by Ernst & Young of final ballots

Monday, January 15, 2007 - Presentation of "The 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards" Live telecast on NBC Television at 8 p.m. EST

"The 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards" will be seen in more than 150 countries worldwide and is one of the few awards ceremonies that span both television and motion picture achievements. The special will be produced by dick clark productions in association with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

Chad Michael Murray insists he has learned a lot from his short marriage to co-star Sophia Bush and won't make the same mistakes again.

He says, "I've learned a lot from my mistakes. I love acting, but I have to keep my job separate (from my personal life)."

The actor is engaged to 18-year-old Kenzie Dalton, and claims his marriage to Dalton will be "different".

He also hints that they could tie the knot any minute, but while it won't be this summer, it will be "soon."

First, former Laguna Beach star Kristin Cavallari was linked with Jessica Simpson's ex-husband – and now she's being eyed for Simpson's movie role.

Bill Gerber, the producer of last year's The Dukes of Hazzard, says that he is working on a prequel to the movie that brought Simpson (and her rear view) film fame – and he thinks Cavallari, 19, would fill out those Daisy Duke shorts quite nicely.

"She's at the top of the list," he says. "I like her innocence and her beauty."

Why not just stick with Simpson, 25? "It's a prequel, like Batman (Begins)," he says. "We're going for a whole new cast."

Simpson and husband Nick Lachey, 32, announced in November 2005 that they were separating. In March, Lachey and Cavallari were spotted flirting at various restaurants and parties – although Cavallari said, "There's nothing to talk about, there's nothing going on. He's a nice guy, but I'd have to say we're just friends."

Reps for Cavallari and Simpson did not return calls.

Ashley and Mary- Kate Olsen - who was in rehab for anorexia in 2004 - have taken meetings in L.A. to pitch a new TV show about health called "Sportee Kids," according to Us Weekly. It'll be oriented to 4-to-5-year-old kids and "will focus on fitness and healthy eating," a source tells Us - adding that "some execs are weirded out to do a show about food and nutrition with the Olsens" (their rep denies this)

Jennifer Gareis joins the cast of The Bold and the Beautiful in the contract role of Donna Logan, the younger sister of Brooke Logan Forrester.

Gareis is well-known for her role as Grace Turner on The Young and the Restless from 1999 to 2002 and then again in 2004. Her other credits include Luckytown, The 6th Day, Venus on the Halfshell, Miss Congeniality and the short film Honking Cab.

Gareis’ first tape date is scheduled for June 16, 2006. Her first airdate is scheduled for July 20, 2006.

Angelina Jolie is scheduled to give birth by Caesarean section tomorrow, Saturday, May 27, In Touch has learned exclusively.

Although she had really wanted to have a natural birth, Angelina's doctors are urging her to have the procedure due to a minor complication. "There's nothing seriously wrong,” an insider says. "They are expecting it all to be routine.”

Angelina, 30, is scheduled to have the C-section at a Namibian hospital, according to the insider. The father of the child, Brad Pitt, 42, is expected to be by her side.

Angelina had been planning to give birth at the Burning Shore Beach Lodge in Swakopmund — the African resort where she, Brad and her two adopted children, Maddox, 4, and Zahara, 16 months, have been staying for the past two months. But the doctors have advised her she will be safer in a hospital.

The baby, a girl, will be delivered by her American ob-gyn, assisted by local doctors, the insider adds. “Everyone is very excited, Maddox in particular,” says an insider in Africa. “He knows he is getting a new baby sister, now they are telling him how soon it will be.”

The long-awaited birth is a week before Angelina's June 3 due date.

Kerry Katona has revealed that she once proposed to Rod Stewart.

The I'm A Celebrity winner was starstruck after meeting the singer - however she jokes that he turned her down because she "had the boobs but not the legs".

"I know Rod has a face like a map of Britain, but I idolise him," Katona told her local radio station Wire FM. "I was brought up listening to his music and when I first met him I asked him to marry me."

Katona also admitted to a crush on Tom Jones, explaining, "I met him years ago. I wrapped my legs around him and did a shimmy in his face."

Kerry is currently engaged to taxi driver Mark Croft.

The father of Geri Halliwell's baby is claiming that the singer has banned him from seeing his daughter.

Sacha Gervasi flew from Los Angeles to London last week but was not allowed to see newborn Bluebell Madonna. Friends also claim that Halliwell has threatened to leave Sacha's name off the birth certificate.

"He is desperate to see his daughter but Geri will not stand it. She's telling everyone Bluebell has no dad as far as she's concerned," a friend said. "Sacha has no idea what to do. He knows there's no future for him and Geri but wants to play a role with Bluebell."

WESTLIFE have postponed their Shanghai concert on June 3 because band member Nicky Byrne has acute enteritis.

A doctor recommended Byrne avoid long flights until June 9 as he recovers from an intestinal tract infection.

The make-up date for the concert has not been confirmed yet. But the organizer, CPPA Entertainment Ltd, said the concert will probably be held on June 25.

So far, more than 60 percent of tickets for the June 3 concert have been sold. The organizer said these tickets can be used at the make-up date. Those who want to return tickets can go to East Asia Ticket (Gate 6, Shanghai Stadium, 666 Tianyaoqiao Road) before June 3.

According to the former itinerary, the band was scheduled to arrive in Shanghai earlier this week and was going to visit other parts of the country to record a documentary series before the concert. The organizer said the documentary will still be filmed, but at a later date.

Oscar-winning filmmaker Michael Moore, who engineered a film festival last summer in this northern Michigan resort town, announced Friday that he will present the second-annual Traverse City Film Festival.

To take place July 31 to Aug. 6, the festival will be two days longer than its predecessor and feature about twice as many films nearly 50 in total.

Organizers are still picking the lineup, which will be announced next month. It will include prize winners from some of the world's top festivals this year, a tribute to Stanley Kubrick, and classic favorites that will again be shown free of charge each night.

Moore, a Flint, Mich. native known for his darkly humorous, politically tinged films such as "Roger & Me" and "Fahrenheit 9/11," has made Traverse City something of an adopted hometown. He has a house in neighboring Antrim County.

He founded the film festival with local author Doug Stanton and photographer John Robert Williams, saying they wanted to encourage top-quality films and give movie buffs an alternative to standard cineplex offerings.

"People are desperate to go see a good movie," said Moore.