Ana de Armas breaks cover on Tom Cruise romance
And Justin Bieber reveals what did — and didn't — happen between him and Diddy
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Ana spills the tea on Tom’s Mission Impossible
Why doesn’t Tom Cruise just come out and say he’s dating Ana de Armas? Maybe after eight Mission: Impossible films, the latest premiering this month, he still thinks he’s undercover.
Anyway, gorgeous actress Ana, 37, has finally addressed the not-so-secret dating sitch after being seen with the 62-year-old Hollywood legend at a string of events in the last few months. Oh, and then there’s the time he flew her to London in his private helicopter (below).
Asked about Tom on Good Morning America, she said: 'It’s so much fun. We’re definitely working on a lot of things. It’s not just one, but a few projects […] And I’m so excited.’
Look, it’s not exactly jumping on a couch shouting about your love for someone. But Tom tried that with Katie Holmes back in 2005 — and we all know it didn’t end well.
Where to spot them next:
Tom’s latest blockbuster Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning hits theatres May 23. Ana is promoting her latest film, Ballerina.
We hear Spanish actress Penelope Cruz — who dated Cruise from 2001 to 2004 — is 'happy' that her ex-boyfriend has found new love. Cruz, 51, and Armas have been friends ever since they co-starred in the 2019 movie WASP Network.
Justin reveals what really happened with him and Diddy
Justin Bieber has broken his silence over disturbing rumours about his ‘friendship’ with disgraced music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.
Many fans feared Justin, 31, who has become increasingly troubled and withdrawn, had been abused by Diddy in his early years in the industry — pointing to ‘creepy’ videos like the one where Diddy boasts about having full control of the 15-year-old Justin for 48 hours.
Diddy, 55, is accused of a string of depraved crimes, including sex trafficking. His trial opened in New York this week — and trust us, witnesses have shared more than you could ever want to know about the twisted sexual orgies, or ‘freak offs’, that he allegedly forced ex Cassie Ventura and others to take part in. Diddy has pleaded not guilty to all the charges against him.
Justin though? He released a statement Thursday saying he was never targeted.
'Although Justin is not among Sean Combs' victims, there are individuals who were genuinely harmed by him. Shifting focus away from this reality detracts from the justice these victims rightfully deserve,' his spokesperson said.
Famous names caught in the storm:
Diddy was furious when Cassie dated rapper Kid Cudi, and also suspected her of an affair with Sinners star Michael B Jordan.
Cassie wanted Diddy to be more like action hero Bruce Willis. Um, what?
Jay-Z and Beyoncé faced vicious trolling from rapper Fifty Cent over Diddy.
After THAT cringy space trip, Lauren’s new line-up of gl-Amazons
When you’re a bajillionaire’s fiancée whose idea of a girls’ day out is a trip to space, what on earth (sorry) do you do for your bachelorette?
Lauren Sanchez solved the dilemma by taking a boast-worthy line-up of famous faces for an uber-luxe weekend in Paris celebrating her upcoming wedding (in Venice next month) to Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, the world’s second richest man.
In Lauren’s team of ‘gl-Amazons’? Kim Kardashian (hot off testifying in a Paris court about being robbed at gunpoint a decade ago), Eva Longoria, Katy Perry and Kris Jenner. How many were her besties when she started dating Bezos in 2018, though?
Blondes still have more fun; Netflix hits a winner with Ransom Canyon; Avicii’s final album
Who isn’t beside themselves with excitement about the Legally Blonde prequel Elle? Latest news is the Amazon show signed James Van Der Beek — despite his battle with colorectal cancer.
Grab the popcorn — Netflix’s feuding ranchers drama Ransom Canyon is set to be as big as Yellowstone, streaming numbers from the first season reveal. So when are they going to confirm Season 2?
Fans are sharing EDM legend Avicii’s moving last words, written in his diary before his suicide. That was exactly seven years ago — and a 19-track posthumous album is being released to mark the moment.
The OTHER times Taylor culled the Swiftie Squad
Taylor Swift’s bad blood with Blake Lively (below left) is now official, official. A source told Daily Mail the singer is ‘done’ with Blake after claims the actress threatened to leak Tay’s personal messages. Definitely a breach of girl code.
Blake (via lawyers) says it’s all completely false — but made sure to step out with another famous friend, actress Salma Hayek, making it crystal clear her days as one of Taylor’s crew are over. Now it’s rumoured Gigi Hadid, a Swift loyalist, is also blanking Blake.
But do you remember all the other famous friends Taylor has cut out of her elite squad? Because she certainly has form.
Like with model Karlie Kloss (above right) — alleged crime, according to some fan speculations, marrying a Kushner who was just a little too close to the Trump White House. Or did Karlie just decide she liked fellow model Kendall Jenner best?
Then there’s pop star Katy Perry, who inspired Taylor’s hit Bad Blood. Alleged crime? ‘Business rivalry.’ Nice to keep things professional.
The Duchess of York — that’s Fergie to you — insists the late Queen Elizabeth speaks to her through… um… her pack of corgi dogs.
‘I have her dogs, I have her corgis. Every morning they come in and go, “woof woof” and all that and I'm sure it's her talking to me’, Sarah Ferguson said.
‘I'm sure it's her, reminding me she's still around.’
Because of course, a ghost Queen of England would love nothing better than to spend her time sending friendly messages to her disgraced son’s ex wife. And saying nothing but ‘woof’.
David and Victoria Beckham ‘shuddered’ in horror at reports son Brooklyn is hanging out with their ex-friends Meghan and Harry. It’s the news no parent wants to hear!
Chris Brown charged with GBH for alleged night club bottle attack. He got taken from his five-star London hotel to custody — where he remains.
Tommy Lee’s wife leaves him over his drinking. So is this the end of marriage number FOUR?
Clint Eastwood propping up the bar as he turns 95. (In the restaurant he bought so he had somewhere to hang out. Like his style…).
Check out Travis Kelce’s lavish new $20m man-pad (and the one feature Taylor will love).
Aussie singer Lorde told Chappell Roan: ‘I’m a woman except for the days when I’m a man.’ Got it now?
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