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Nicole Kidman Provided Much-Needed Moral Support for Katie Holmes

Nicole Kidman knowns a thing or two about Tom Cruise. The couple met in 1989 on the set of director Tony Scott’s action/drama “Days of Thunder”, and were married about a year later. However, in February of 2001, a spokesperson for the couple announced their separation, a decision which was finalized in August of that year. Following the split, Kidman famously took to the Late Show with David Letterman, where she announced to everyone with a bendable ear that she could finally wear high heels again. Ouch. Wicked burn. Kidman has plenty of experience with the ins and outs of being married to someone like Cruise, so it would only make sense that Katie Holmes would look to the actor’s ex-wife for a little moral support. According to celebrity gossip website Hollywood Life, Holmes often turned to Kidman for advice and support throughout their marriage. If anybody has insight into just how crazy and ridiculous Cruise can be, it’s certainly Kidman. “They’ve spoken over the last few weeks. Nicole has been supportive, saying she’s been through it too and to hang in there,” an anonymous source explained to US Weekly. “They spoke when Nicole called the kids. She knows what it’s like in that freaky house.” According to reports, the Church of Scientology repeatedly told Kidman’s children that she was a “sociopath”, a fate which Holmes felt would befall Suri. In order to prevent that from happening, she decided to make her escape. Who did she turn to for advice? Nicole Kidman. “Nicole offered her support and help since she’s been there. She has been a private friend not many people know about. She told Katie her life is great and now she has no regrets,” the source said. Whether there’s any truth to this story remains to be seen.

Jessica Biel: Justin Timberlake picks out my outfits

Jessica Biel says fiance Justin Timberlake often rejects and picks out her outfits and chose her engagement ring."When I walk out of the closet after getting dressed in the morning, I'll go like this [turns palms upward as if to say, 'Well?'] And he goes like this [shakes his head no]. Then he picks again. It's hilarious," Biel told InStyle magazine for their August cover story. Check out Biel's style evolution. Biel and Timberlake have reportedly been engaged since January, but Biel said that her engagement ring was her future husband's choice. "I had no say whatsoever [in the ring]. I don't micromanage," Biel said. "He is fearless in his choices and has a real eye for design. And I'll be honest: He has better taste than I do." Timberlake, a pop singer whose acting career took off after the 2010 film "The Social Network," and Biel, who rose to fame with the series "7th Heaven," have never been married before. The two have been dating on and off for more than four years. Their most recent breakup was confirmed in March 2011. They reunited months later and were seen and photographed together at several Los Angeles parties and promotional events in the fall. When asked if she and Timberlake planned on raising any future children in Los Angeles, the Colorado-raised actress said she might like to move away from the Hollywood Hills. "I would like those future little people to have the experience I had, in some capacity," Biel said. "It was fun. I love Colorado; I've always thought that could be a possibility for me." Up next for Biel is the reboot of the film "Total Recall. Biel plays a prostitute/freedom fighter named Melina who teams up with Doug Quaid, played by Colin Farrell, to change the political system in country set in a fascist future. The original science fiction movie was released in 1990 and starred Schwarzenegger as Quaid. Sharon Stone played Lori, Quaid's wife, in the original film and Kate Beckinsale will play her role in the new version. The film is set to be released on August 3 and also stars John Cho and Ethan Hawke.

NEWS/Eddie Murphy Dead?! Actor Alive and Well After Yet Another Internet Murder

UPDATE: Twitter really has it in for Eddie Murphy. Just a couple months after his supposed death by winter sports, the funny man was once again the victim of an Internet hoax by the very same seemingly insurmountable rumor. Rest assured, he is alive and well. Though probably a little agitated with social media. Call it death by a thousand Web rumors. For the third time in as many months, word spread like wildfire on social media sites and Twitter that Eddie Murphy met a tragic end, having been killed in a snowboarding accident in Zermatt, Switzerland. But as E! News can confirm., such reports are complete B.S.As E! News previously investigated, they are the product of pranksters at the Global Associated News, a macabre site behind a rash of similar hoaxes—whether it was falling off a cliff in New Zealand (the purported fate of poor Jeff Goldbum) or the ill-timed mishaps in the Swiss and Austrian Alps that supposedly took the lives of Adam Sandler, Charlie Sheen, Ryan Gosling and, yes, the Trading Places star on two prior occasions (see here and here). Alas, the only death Murphy's had to deal with these days was the awful demise of his latest comedy, A Thousand Words, at the box office, which has grossed a paltry $18 million since hitting theaters in March. Thankfully, the funnyman is doing just fine.

The 'Shrek' star proposed last Wednesday (25.07.07) with a "massive" Cartier yellow diamond engagement ring.

Edmonds proudly showed off the ring at lunch with friends the next day at the W Hotel in Westwood, California.

A source said: "She looked very happy. She was proudly showing off the ring. They're very adorable together, very happy. It will be a private wedding. Something low key, but very romantic."

Murphy and Edmonds are said to be planning to tie the knot before the end of the year.

Edmonds' representative said: "Tracey and Eddie were engaged last Wednesday. They are both very much in love and are excited about spending the rest of their lives together."

Geri Halliwell has bought Mel B a £7,000 necklace to celebrate Eddie Murphy being named father of her daughter.

Geri was said to be ecstatic when DNA tests proved the Hollywood comic is three-month-old Angel Iris' father and wanted to give Mel a gift to celebrate.

A source said: "Being a mother herself, Geri really felt for Mel during her ordeal and designed a special diamond and white gold necklace as soon as she heard the good news."

Earlier this week, a paternity test revealed Eddie was Angel Iris' dad.

The 'Dreamgirls' star, who already has five children, had consistently denied he was the father.

Mel Brown 32, was given the news in LA yesterday from the Beverly Hills Clinic where Mr.Murphy had been ordered by a court to take a DNA test earlier this month.

Murphy had consistently denied he was the father of Browns second child Angel Iris.

But Murphy, who split with the former Spice girl during her pregnancy, insisted he would 'do the right thing' if the child did prove to be his.

Three-month-old Angel will be the Shrek stars seventh child.

A source told Britains Sun newspaper "It is such a relief that this is finally over." adding "Mel has known all along that Eddie is the father and can’t believe it has taken a paternity test to prove it. She is delighted the truth is out there now and she can get back to concentrating on being a mum."

Sources close to the singer claim she will demand financial support to bring Angel up saying "Mel is determined to make sure Angel has the best support possible. She is Eddie’s daughter and he should be responsible for her upbringing."