Morning Links: Dr. Drew backs down on Tom Cruise criticism
First, TV's Dr. Drew Pinsky speculated about Tom Cruise's mental health in a Playboy magazine interview, saying he could belong to "a cultish kind of environment like Scientology" because of childhood neglect. Then Tom's people shot back by calling him a "posturing flake" who "pretends to diagnose people he's never met." So Dr. Drew's people issued this statement: "Dr. Drew meant no harm to Mr. Cruise and apologizes if his comments were hurtful." IF?
As if things weren't bad enough for "American Idol" reject Vonzell Solomon, what with the Florida airport arrest for carrying a gun, now the Bank of New York is foreclosing on her home in the Sunshine State. Baby V finished third in the fourth season of the show, behind Bo Bice and winner Carrie Underwood.
Some guy nobody has ever heard of is suing Jay-Z for whisper-rapping, a soft-spoken talking technique he says he invented Mitchell Rose, a boxer/lawyer/rapper, has also written a book titled "Mike Tyson Tried to Kill My Daddy." Oh-KAY. He wants $88 million for "loss (sic) opportunities and mental distress."
Meanwhile, a guy named Uncle Love says he taught R. Kelly his "steppin'" dance moves and has filed suit. He says R. Kelly promised him half the proceeds from the steppin' song, but in his lawsuit, he says he'll settle for $50,000.
Victoria Beckham had her best frowny face on when the whole family hit Disneyland. She did wear practical flip-flops and baggy jeans.
Bachelor Matt Grant has moved out of the house of his fiancee, Shayne Lamas, but still says all's well with the pair and he just needs "his own life."
Naomi Campbell was photographed falling to the ground after leaving a party at 3 a.m. on the island of Capri. At least she seemed more giggly than enraged.
-- Anne Neville
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