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Tom's Turn: Vengeance for Nicole Kidman

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For Tom Cruise , the shoe is finally on the other foot. Cruise's publicist said the actor was "deeply saddened" by Katie Holmes' divorce filing this week, and a source close to the "Rock of Ages" star told ABC News that Holmes' decision came as a "complete surprise." The previous times Cruise has gotten divorced, he was in control. He filed for divorce from actress Mimi Rogers in January 1990 after three years of marriage. She seemed to get over it quickly. In October 1990, she told the Associated Press , "As far as I know, we're divorced, but I've been so busy on this new film that I haven't had time to check, so I'm not sure. I bet that sounds pretty silly, huh?" Later on, she seemed to loathe the fact that she was ever married to the mega movie star. ''[I'm] waiting for the moment when I don't have to talk about that [blankety-blank] name anymore," she told People magazine in 1995. Carlos Alvar...

Tom Cruise's Wives -- Mimi Rogers vs. Nicole Kidman vs. Katie Holmes: Who'd You Rather?

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Tom Cruise's Wives Mimi vs. Nicole vs. Katie Who'd You Rather? Tom Cruise was married to Mimi Rogers in the '80s, Nicole Kidman in the '90s, and for the last five years to Katie Holmes . Question is ...

Nora Ephron Mourned by Tom Hanks, Nicole Kidman, Meryl Streep

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When Hollywood met Nora, it was a match made in heaven. Nora Ephron -- the legendary screenwriter and director whose credits included When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle, You've Got Mail and more -- passed away at age 71 in an NYC hospital after a private battle with acute myeloid leukemia, her family confirmed in a statement. The stars with whom Ephron worked in her storied career were quick to share their memories and their grief. PHOTOS: Stars gone too soon "I am very sad to learn of Nora's passing," Billy Crystal said in a statement . "She was a brilliant writer and humorist. Being her Harry to Meg's Sally will always have a special place in my heart. I was very lucky to get to say her words." Added Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson : "Nora Ephron was a journalist/artist who knew what was important to know; how things really worked, what was worthwhile, who was fascinating and why . . . At a dinner table and on a film set she lifted us all wi...

Nora Ephron Remembered By Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman

Nora Ephron 's impact on the world of film particularly romantic comedies, thanks to her memorable scripts for big-screen classics "When Harry Met Sally ..." and "Sleepless in Seattle" was felt in the wake of the news that the screenwriter, journalist and director passed away on Tuesday at the age of 71 from pneumonia. Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, who both appeared in "Sleepless in Seattle" (Hanks also later appeared in Ephron's "You've Got Mail"), recalled the times they spent with her when the cameras weren't rolling. "Nora Ephron was a journalist/artist who knew what was important to know; how things really worked, what was worthwhile, who was fascinating and why," Hanks and Wilson said in a statement to E! News . "At a dinner table and on a film set she lifted us all with wisdom and wit, mixed with love for us and love for life. Rita and I are so very sad to lose our friend who brought so much joy to...

Tom Hanks, Billy Crystal, Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman and others remember Nora Ephron

Nora Ephron not only left a mark on the fans of her movies, but also on those she worked with. Since her death was revealed Tuesday night at the age of 71, tributes have started pouring in from those who starred in her films and worked with her. In an email to The New York Times , Meryl Streep, who starred in Ephrons final film, 2009s Julie & Julia , recalled her longtime friend. Nora just looked at every situation and cocked her head and thought, Hmmmm, how can I make this more fun? Streep wrote. You could call on her for anything: doctors, restaurants, recipes, speeches, or just a few jokes, and we all did it, constantly. She was an expert in all the departments of living well, Streep added. Billy Crystal, who starred with Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally... , which was written by Ephron, said in a statement, I am very sad to learn of Nora's passing...She was a brilliant writer and humorist. Being her Harry to Meg's Sally will always have a special place in my heart. I wa...

Nora Ephron Remembered by Meryl Streep, Shonda Rhimes, Tom Hanks and More

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June 27, 2012 04:30:22 GMT Nicole Kidman, Rita Wilson, Billy Crystal, Justin Timberlake and Sarah Silverman are some other stars who mourn the loss of the 'Sleepless in Seattle' director. Celebrities and movie stars alike are mourning the death of filmmaker/producer/writer Nora Ephron, who lost battle against cancer on June 26. Her longtime friend , fellow writer Shonda Rhimes and another friend and collaborator have all offered their condolence upon hearing the sad news. Streep, who worked with Ephron in 1986's "Heartburn" and 2009's "", called the third-time Academy Award nominee a "stalwart." She told New York Daily News, "You could call on her for anything: doctors, restaurants, recipes, speeches, or just a few jokes, and we all did it, constantly. She was an expert in all the departments of living well." "" producer Rhimes, meanwhile, chose to remember Ephron by quoting her on Twitter, "I try to write parts fo...

Nicole Kidman's 'The Paperboy' gets October release date

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A release date for Nicole Kidman 's upcoming film The Paperboy has been announced. The Lee Daniels-directed drama stars Kidman alongside Zac Efron, Matthew McConaughey and John Cusack. The movie, which recently debuted at the Cannes Film Festival , tells the story of a reporter who returns to his hometown in Florida to investigate the possible innocence of a death row inmate. Millennium Entertainment has announced that it will have a theatrical release on October 5, The Wrap reports. In a statement, Millennium Entertainment CEO Bill Lee said: "I'm delighted by the extraordinary audience response at Cannes to Lee Daniels's film and we're thrilled to release The Paperboy this fall. Lee's unique filmmaking voice combined with this high-profile cast makes for a must-see movie." Lee Daniels is perhaps best known for his 2009 film Precious , which starred Gabourey Sidibe. Watch a clip of The Paperboy below:

Aww! Nicole Kidman Gets a Birthday Hug From Daughter Sunday Rose, 3

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Nicole Kidman gets a birthday hug from daughter Sunday Rose in Sydney, Australia on June 21, 2012. Credit: MTRX/AKM-GSI Best birthday present ever! Nicole Kidman got a very sweet gift from her daughter Sunday Rose for her 45th birthday Wednesday -- a big hug. The birthday girl celebrated her milestone with her friends and family in her native Australia. PHOTOS: Nicole and Tom Cruise's hollywood romance The actress relaxed at her sister Antonia and brother-in-law Craig Marran's beach house with their son Nicholas , 18 months. Kidman's husband, Keith Urban , their daughters Sunday Rose, 3, and Faith Margaret , 17 months, and her parents Dr. Anthony and Janelle Kidman also joined the quiet family party. Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban in Sydney, Australia on June 19, 2012.Credit: XPOSUREPHOTOS.COM PHOTOS: Nicole and Keith's sweetest moments Sunday Rose shared an embrace with her mom while the family visited out on their balcony. Kidman's little nephew Nicholas also ...

Nicole Kidman Turns 45: A Look Back on Her Love Life

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Happy Birthday, Nicole Kidman ! It's hard to believe the Australian actress and mother of four turns 45 on Wednesday. As Kidman's career continues to soar -- so does her love life. PHOTOS: Stars and their soulmates Kidman was married to Tom Cruise for 11 years from 1990 to 2001. The couple first met on the set of their film Days of Thunder and starred onscreen together again in the 1999 hit Eyes Wide Shut . They adopted two children together, daughter Isabella , now 19, and son Connor , now 17. Cruise filed for divorce citing "irreconcilable differences" in February 2001. Kidman told Ladies' Home Journal in 2006 she still loved Cruise. "He was huge; still is," she said. "To me, he was just Tom, but to everybody else, he is huge. But he was lovely to me and I loved him. I still love him." PHOTOS: Nicole and Keith's sweetest moments But the actress met New Zealand country singer Keith Urban in 2005 and the couple married June 25, 2006. Th...

Happy Birthday, Nicole Kidman! Oscar Winner Turns 45

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Wed., Jun. 20, 2012 4:00 AM PDT by Blaire Carroll Vittorio Zunino Celotto/WireImage It's been a whirlwind of a few weeks for Nicole Kidman , who wowed Cannes Film Festival-goers with starring roles in not one but two films, as well as her nonstop red carpet glam! Kidman, who turns 45 today, seems to have a no-fear approach to her effortless anti -aging process, nailing both of her daring roles in the critically acclaimed Hemingway & Gellhorn and The Paperboy . It's no secret that the Moulin Rouge star looks better with every year, and with a new addition to her family as well as more exciting movie roles on the horizon, her success seems boundless. MORE: Nicole Kidman to Take on Grace Kelly's Royal Role in Grace of Monaco Film? It's only been a year since Kidman and her husband of six years, Keith Urban , welcomed the birth of their second daughter, Faith Margaret . Also parents to 4-year-old Sunday Rose , the pair are known as one of Hollywood's happiest cou...

Happy Birthday, Nicole Kidman - See Her Sweetest Moments With Keith Urban

Previous 1 / 23 Next Posted on June 20, 2012 3:27PM by Jessica Chandra The Voice may have been Keith Urbans show, but on Monday nights grand finale the country crooner made it very clear who takes the spotlight in his life when he thanked Nicole Kidman and their daughters, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret, for supporting him. Mutual support seems to be one of the strongest factors in Keith and Nicoles marriage shes always by his side at country music events, and hes always gazing lovingly at her during film premieres. Recently, Keith jetted from Australia to France for Nicoles premiere of The Paperboy at the Cannes Film Festival. To celebrate Nicoles 45th birthday today, were taking a look at her sweetest moments with the man she married in 2006 (their sixth wedding anniversary is on June 25). We may not have known him that well a few months ago but were all sure Nicole is one of the luckiest women to have Keith as her husband! Source: Getty , Splash News Online Back to Story ...

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban keep the romance alive in loving red carpet display

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By Emily Sheridan PUBLISHED: 17:01 EST, 16 June 2012 | UPDATED: 17:02 EST, 16 June 2012 They've been married for six years and have two small children. But for Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, they look as in love as ever. Attending a charity fundraiser in Sydney last night, the couple lovingly gazed into each other's eyes as if there was no-one else in the room. Should we leave you too alone? Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban gaze into each other's eyes as they arrive at a charity event in Sydney And as they arrived the Richard Wilkins' 25 Year Anniversary Fundraiser For Down Syndrome party at Fox Studios, they even wore matching outfits. The mother-of-four, 44, wore a black tiered floor-length gown, while her country singer husband looked smart in a black suit. Also at the event were Urban's fellow Voice Australia judges Delta Goodrem, Seal and Joel Madden. Celebrate: The couple are planning to mark their sixth wedding anniversary in a week Showing some leg: Urban...

Scoop! Nicole Kidman in on-set car crash

An on-the-set auto crash sent Nicole Kidman to the hospital in the wee hours of Thursday morning. The Oscar-winning actress was filming a suspenseful scene of "The Invasion" with co-star Jackson Bond, 10, in downtown Los Angeles, when her stunt car veered

Nicole Kidman, Mira Sorvino urge end to violence against women at UN concert

UNITED NATIONS Academy Award winners Nicole Kidman and Mira Sorvino urged an end to violence against women at a concert Wednesday night to support the U.N. agency that promotes equality for women and an end to attacks against millions of women and girls. General Assembly President Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser of Qatar brought the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra to the U.N. to celebrate his leadership of the 193-member world body this year and dedicated the concert to supporting UN Women, which came into existence in 2010. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told the crowd that "more than half of all women will be victims of violence in their lifetime beatings, sexual abuse, even murder." Al-Nasser said U.N. member states have committed to raising $100 million by 2015 for its trust fund to combat violence against women. He announced that already this year "generous donations" have been made by Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Kazakhstan...

Nicole Kidman - Nicole Kidman Mans Phones For Charity Telethon

Hollywood superstar Nicole Kidman helped boost donations for a children's hospital in her native Australia by manning the phones at a telethon on Monday (11Jun12). The Hours actress was a special guest at the annual Gold Week fundraiser Down Under, and picked up the phone to take charitable pledges for the Sydney Children's Hospital. She helped smash the target of $2.2 million (1.3 million) by adding her own $100,000 (62,500) donation to the fund. The Oscar winner is an ambassador for the facility and has visited the hospital several times to meet its young patients.

Nicole Kidman, Mira Sorvino urge end to violence against women at UN concert

UNITED NATIONS Academy Award winners Nicole Kidman and Mira Sorvino urged an end to violence against women at a concert Wednesday night to support the U.N. agency that promotes equality for women and an end to attacks against millions of women and girls. General Assembly President Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser of Qatar brought the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra to the U.N. to celebrate his leadership of the 193-member world body this year and dedicated the concert to supporting UN Women, which came into existence in 2010. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told the crowd that "more than half of all women will be victims of violence in their lifetime beatings, sexual abuse, even murder." Al-Nasser said U.N. member states have committed to raising $100 million by 2015 for its trust fund to combat violence against women. He announced that already this year "generous donations" have been made by Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Kazakhstan...

Nicole Kidman - Nicole Kidman Mans Phones For Charity Telethon

Hollywood superstar Nicole Kidman helped boost donations for a children's hospital in her native Australia by manning the phones at a telethon on Monday (11Jun12). The Hours actress was a special guest at the annual Gold Week fundraiser Down Under, and picked up the phone to take charitable pledges for the Sydney Children's Hospital. She helped smash the target of $2.2 million (1.3 million) by adding her own $100,000 (62,500) donation to the fund. The Oscar winner is an ambassador for the facility and has visited the hospital several times to meet its young patients.

Spanish design house endorsed by George Clooney, Nicole Kidman and Isabel Preysler comes to Manila

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It was a rocking weekend in Boracay when 26 teams from Australia, Canada, Holland, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, the United States and the Philippines competed during the Dragon Boat Festival, natch. But the dazzling star was none other than Fila as the Guardians and Boracay Bumshell, the mens and womens teams from Fila, were declared champions. For the stunning sunset party, Fila pulled out all stops, starting with cool cocktails at the Fila beach house, dahlings. Famous hotspot Epic was the place to be when Meg magazine held its end-of-summer bash, which gathered the most beautiful people on the island headed by Filas Cris Albert. Divine Lee and Victor Basa were declared Fila Skeletoes sexiest couple, along with Brazilian models Zaydan Timpani and Luana Reis. Hotshots included Tatlers Anton San Diego, doing photo-shoots on the island; Tim Yap, Marc Gueco, CJ Jaravata, Ruby Anne Ching and Maxene Magalona. At Discovery Shores was shot a pictorial for Tatler by acclaimed actor and the...

Nicole Kidman - Nicole Kidman Mans Phones For Charity Telethon

Hollywood superstar Nicole Kidman helped boost donations for a children's hospital in her native Australia by manning the phones at a telethon on Monday (11Jun12). The Hours actress was a special guest at the annual Gold Week fundraiser Down Under, and picked up the phone to take charitable pledges for the Sydney Children's Hospital. She helped smash the target of $2.2 million (1.3 million) by adding her own $100,000 (62,500) donation to the fund. The Oscar winner is an ambassador for the facility and has visited the hospital several times to meet its young patients.

Fun time-out for this Urban family

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The Voice Australia - meet the coaches Delta Goodrem, Joel Madden, Seal and Keith Urban judge Nine's hot new talent search series The Voice Australia. Nicole Kidman, Geoffery Rush and Cate Banchett were just a few to name on the star studded red carpet for the short film festival at The Domain in Sydney. Why Megan Washington performed with Keith Urban Keith Urban invited 2010 ARIA Award winner Megan Washington to sing live on stage with him in Melbourne. Family outing to Sydney's Luna Park ... Keith Urban, wife Nicole Kidman and thjeir children Sunday Rose and Faith. Picture: Media Mode Source: Supplied THEY may be long-time Sydney regulars but Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are still suckers for the simple joys of the Harbour City, with the superstar pair taking in a day at Luna Park with their children Sunday Rose and Faith in tow. The Kurban brood braved the poor weather as they took to the rides and games pavilion before climbing into a waiting chauffeur-driven 4WD late o...