That, to say it's a slow news day, would be something of an understatement... That Thanksgiving is probably to blame... That Joaquin Phoenix hasn't been deterred by his unfortunate 'Bye Good' message, kindly announced by his knuckles at the AFI Film Festival earlier this month; the 34-year-old still plans to be camera fodder by planning a documentary "that will showcase his transition from acting to music"... That Phoenix recently "surprised the crowd at California nightspot Carbon, when he took the mic to perform a rap recorded by his brother-in-law, actor Casey Affleck"... That I've just had a Boogie Nights moment, I trust you have too... That Tom Cruise has admitted he's a trifle on the domineering side: "I guess I did court her kind of aggressively. There are things I did at the time that I look back on and think: 'Well, OK, I could have handled a couple of moments of that a little better'... She's a woman who's sure of herself, confident and strong. She's incredibly wise as well as being a very gracious and elegant person. I adore her"... That Brandon Flowers said: "When I was 20, I debated getting an Oasis tattoo on either my arm or my back, but I couldn't make a decision... Listening to Don't Look Back In Anger, I was reborn. I was like, 'That's it, that's what I want to do'"... That, by "reborn", Flowers means "Inspired to wing it, also"... That Ray and Jamie Winstone will co-star in this Christmas' Portobello Panto production... That it's entitled Snow White and the Seven Drunks and will largely see the cast take the mick out of Amy Winehouse... That The Kings of Leon might have to scrap their upcoming tour due a disagreement (AKA four way fist fight) over Caleb's constant boozing... That Nicolette Sheridan was spotted wearing the face off David Spade at her 45th birthday celebrations in some Beverly Hills nightclub... That Spade must be one funny/rich, lesbian looking midget, considering he's also bagged Heather Locklear and countless Playboy Bunnies...
