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Tom Cruise has snagged the number 9 spot on Babara Walter’s TV special ‘Barbara Walters Presents: The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2008′.

I am very excited that he made this list! I personally think he is fascinating, which is why I write about him. lol I am also excited about this because it means we get to see him on her special. I hope there is a decent interview with him. I am sure she will ask him about Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise.

Tom’s good friend Will Smith grabbed the number 10 spot. You can see who landed number one on her list when her special airs on December 4th at 10PM ET/PT on ABC.

Congrats Tom!

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In a new interview with USA Today, Will Smith defended his pal Tom Cruise. Smith mentioned that all the criticism Tom received because of his Scientology faith was “painful for me to see. I’ve met very few people committed to goodness the way Tom is.”

Many, many people have said that Will Smith has obviously converted to Scientology because he is best buds with Tom. That couldn’t be farther from the truth. Will raised Baptist and said that he still remains a Christian today.

Will said, “We disagree on a lot of things. But even with different faiths and different beliefs, at the end of the day, goodness is goodness.”

I love what Will says about their friendship next. He says that it thrives on rivalry. What’s their current competition? Who can sign autographs longer. LOL.

“It’s hard to beat that dude,” Smith said. “He has another gear. He did two-and-a-half hours in France for Mission: Impossible on the red carpet. Now when I go to France, people will say, ‘You know, Tom was out here for two-and-a-half hours.‘”

If I only had friends that agreed with all my beliefs and ideas, I would be one lonely, pathetic and angry woman. :D I have friends from all walks of life, and from all religious backgrounds. I admire the friendship that Will and Tom have.

(Side note: I know that anything that has to do with Scientology is a touchy subject here. Feel free to argue your points or state your opinion, but please, no name calling or disrespect for each other’s opinions.)

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Have you heard the latest news that Tom Cruise has convinced friends Will Smith and David Beckham to join him in his latest hobby - fencing!?

The Daily Mirror was interviewing Smith and the subject of Tom Cruise and fencing came up. He told them that Tom has a room in his house that was built for practicing fencing. The three friends hang out there and practice their swordsmanship.

Smith said, “Tom has a room for training. We don’t get enough time for hanging out, just us three guys, so this is his way of getting together and bonding. David and I go to his home and just do fencing. It’s a lot of fun.”

Why fencing?

“We wanted an activity that was strenuous, but we’re getting older - we have to think about slowing down. We’ve got to watch our joints. Especially my knee… Ow,” said Smith.

After that comment, I now have a picture in my head of three old men - Cruise, Smith and Beckham - battling it out with swords. Let’s hope they don’t hurt themselves!

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There is video footage from X17 Online of Tom, Katie, Suri and Connor from the set of Will Smith’s movie “Seven Pounds”. You can view the video here.

I have a little more information about the movie and Connor is now listed as a cast member. It is said that he is playing a “Young Ben“. Will Smith plays Ben, the main character, in the movie.

Here is a possible synopsis of the movie:

Ben (Will Smith) is an IRS agent who is depressed and guilt-ridden about mistakes from his past. He sets out to make amends by helping seven strangers. When he meets Emily (Rosario Dawson), a beautiful woman with a heart condition, he falls in love with her, thereby complicating his plans. Woody Harrelson also appears as a blind pianist who befriends Ben.

It sounds like a good movie. I’ll go see it just for the sheer fact that I want to see Connor Cruise act! Right now it has a release date of December 12, 2008.

There have been a couple of Suri Cruise sightings within the last couple of days and she is as cute as ever. The picture above is obviously old and Tom seems to be saying to the paparazzi to hold off on the pictures a bit.

As far as the new pics, Tom and Katie brought Suri to the set of Will Smith’s new movie “Seven Pounds” in Hollywood on May 13th. You can’t see her real well, because Katie is holding her and Suri is peaking over her shoulders at the cameras. You can see the pictures here.

E! News Online has a picture of Suri in tap shoes!! Too cute. Can you imagine little Suri tap dancing?

Thanks to everyone who tipped me about the pics! 

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