Tom Cruise was spotted out and about in New York in the blustery weather, looking quite pleased with himself. No doubt the actor was happy to learn that the film “Valkyrie” had finally been given a firm release date. The film features Cruise playing a German officer, Claus von Stauffenberg, who was part of the conspiracy to assassinate Adolf Hitler in 1944. The film has suffered repeated setbacks and at one point it was expected to be released in 2009, but is now scheduled to open on December 26.

The film, directed by “Superman Returns” director Bryan Singer, also stars Kenneth Branagh, Bill Nighy, Terrence Stamp, Christian Berkel and David Schofield. However, even the film’s trailer has received a mixed response, possibly due to Cruise’s choice in playing a German officer with an American accent.

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“Training Day” star Denzel Washington was spotted by Splash photographers stepping out with his wife, Pauletta, in New York. The couple were seen out for at a late lunch at Nellos. The Academy Award winning actor was dressed in sports clothes and holding a ball, whilst Paulletta looked bright in yellow. Denzel and Pauletta were married in 1983 and they have four children together.

The 53 year old actor is currently working with a production of “The Taking of Pelham 123″, a thriller novel that has already been made into 2 previous films. Washington will be starring with John Travolta and James Gandolfini in the action film slated for release on July 31, 2009. 

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Poor old David Beckham. It seems some scheming conman has taken advantage of the English footballer by pretending to be Rex Lee, the actor that plays the agent’s assistant in “Entourage”. Beckham was at Jermaine Dupri’s birthday party in Chicago when he started chatting with the fake Rex Lee. The New York Daily News goes on to say that Beckham spent a good part of the night in the VIP section with his new friend, an insider said: “It wasn’t the real Rex Lee and Becks brought him into the VIP area and spent the whole night drinking with him”.

Perhaps David Beckham knew the man wasn’t the real Rex Lee and just liked his company? Anyway, to help Mr Posh Spice out, us kind folks at Splash have decided to post some photos of the real actor, so David won’t get duped again. The pictures show Lee at a special premiere of “Entourage” in New York last year.

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British comedian Steve Coogan, who has been enjoying success in the USA, stated in an interview that he secretly loved being a target for the paparazzi and missed people harassing him. The “Tropic Thunder” actor is in the USA promoting his new film, “Hamlet 2″, and appeared on the Today Show. When talking about being photographed, he said “You know what, it’s always a pain in the butt when people are harassing you - and then when they stop it’s even worse”.

Coogan, who has been famous in the UK for years due to his comedy shows and appeared in “Curb Your Enthusiasm” as a psychiatrist in 2007, is also expected to return as Octavius in “Night at the Museum 2: Escape From the Smithsonian”. When asked on his opinion on the difference between British and American humor, the comedian said “I think Americans like laughing at people who are successful and don’t like failure, whereas the British like to see failures and ugly people so they can feel better about people”.

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Superstar actors and “Burn After Reading” co-stars Brad Pitt and George Clooney strolled up the red carpet at the 65th Venice Film Festival, much to the delight of the awaiting crowd. Both men seemed to be fully immersed in the positive atmosphere and looked relaxed (as well as incredibly well-tailored). Their new film enjoyed its premiere at the opening night of the world famous festival, the “Ocean’s Eleven” duo were joined by Tilda Swinton looking glamorous in gold. The Venice Film Festival, which is the oldest film festival in the world, runs from August 27 until September 6, 2008.

Joining Pitt, Clooney and Swinton in “Burn After Reading” are Frances McDormand and John Malkovich. The film was written, produced and directed by the Coen brothers, who were behind such classic films as “Blood Simple”, “Fargo” and “No Country For Old Men”.

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“Highlander” actor Sean Connery, pictured wearing a blazer and tartan scarf, was all smiles as he appeared at a book festival in Edinburgh, Scotland. The former “James Bond” star was clutching a copy of his tome called appropriately, “Being A Scot”. Connery had just celebrated his 78th birthday.

Connery last appeared in a film in 2003, in “The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen”, although he did provide his instantly recognisable voice for “Sir Billi the Vet” in 2006. However, there are few film fans that would argue that his greatest acting moments were in films such as “Dr No” and “Goldfinger”.

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Haley Joel Osment, who made a lasting impression when he appeared in “The Sixth Sense”, has decided he wants to tread the boards on Broadway. The actor, who is now 20 years old, is due to appear in “American Buffalo”, by famous playwright David Mamet.

Also starring in the show will be actors John Leguizamo and Cedric the Entertainer. “American Buffalo” is scheduled to begin in New York on November 17, 2008. ”A.I.” star Osment, is pictured here at the Ninth Annual Michael Douglas & Friends Celebrity Golf event.

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Actors Will Ferrell and John C Reilly have been busy promoting their film “Step Brothers”. This time, they turned up in Berlin, Germany, looking relaxed and well dressed, carrying a convenient picture frame, for those special photos. “Step Brothers” was released in July in the USA and has received positive reviews. The film, which also features Richard Jenkins and Mary Steenburgen, has grossed over $90 million (for a budget of $65 million).

John C Reilly is highly regarded in the acting profession as a strong supporting actor. He was nominated for an Oscar for his part in Chicago, the Richard Gere and Catherine Zeta-Jones musical, but he lost out to Chris Cooper for his role in “Adaptation”. Reilly will next be seen in “Cirque du Freak”, out on February 19, 2009.

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Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise took a stroll together in New York and looked the picture of a perfect family. The trio were arriving at their downtown apartment with a throng of photographers waiting for them. “Minority Report” actor Tom was dressed casually in blue jeans and blue shirt whilst Katie seemed to be relaxing from her theater rehearsals in black trousers, white shirt and a carefully placed pashmina (no doubt a style tip from Victoria Beckham).

However, it was the cutest member of the acting family that stood out. Suri, in her red dress, seemed to be full of life and curiosity and will no doubt follow into the acting shoes of her parents. It remains to be seen if the Cruise family plan on having a larger family like fellow acting royalty Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.

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Actor Jeremy Piven was spotted leaving a coffee shop in Los Angeles. The Emmy award winning star seemed to be occupied talking on his cell, holding his coffee, scratching at his belt and then putting his hand in his pocket. The man is so talented, he didn’t even drop his cell phone or spill his coffee.

Although he may not be handsome in a more traditional sense, I think his charm, talent and wit make up for not looking like Brad Pitt or James Franco. Well, that’s what I tell myself every morning when I look in the mirror.

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