It looks like Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise’s shopping experience was pretty hectic for the standard family outing. When we stopped in New York as they were leaving the M & M store, things were looking pretty busy outside with a paparazzi crush. Not your typical candy stop.

Tom Cruise was out in New York again with his strict bodyguard, but this time, there wasn’t any swearing. Tom was seen with the brood getting out of their car to dine, and then they were ushered into Serafina restaurant. Nothing like a great (and expensive) meal before a Broadway performance!

Shenae Grimes talks about high school and hits back at weight rumors in this video: listen to her dish on the streets of Toronto and then catch our follow-up on her supposed diva-like behavior!

We were really surprised to see Tom Cruise’s bodyguard lecturing photographers on the street in New York this week! Listen to this video carefully as the burly minder tells paps that “Stay back… keep your distance… I’ll F— you up! Try me.” Thankfully, things stayed calm as Tom, Suri, and Katie headed to their car in front of a very well-behaved group of snappers.

Do you think the bodyguard behaved appropriately?

We take a look at Britney Spears’ past relationships in light of her comeback in this clip. . . and all the guys she’s got to be at least a little embarrassed about now! Isn’t she getting the last laugh by coming out on top, anyway? Click on the video above to watch a recap of the men in Britney’s life.

The holiday spirit has stuck with David Beckham: he was seen with Victoria and the kids out in New York, where he helped up a member of the paparazzi fracas who had tripped over a bike! A little All My Sons, a good deed or two. . . what a man!

Nicole Kidman has really taken her country life to heart: she recently said that she hopes her daughter Sunday Rose will have a southern accent to go along with their happy rural life! She’s truly enjoying that simple life way out in the wilds of the United States, although I wonder if Sunday will end up with the sought-after accent after all. What do you think?

It was absolute mayhem this afternoon at LAX airport here in Los Angeles as Britney Spears tried to leave for Germany. The pop wreck was escorted by her father and what looked like 50-75 photographer. The Gimme More singer is off to Germany to promote her new album Circus.

Can you guess who tops the celebrity couple rich list? Beyoncé and Jay-Z! Are you as surprised as I was? This power couple is in the spotlight right now, and they made over a $100 million dollars last year. . . sigh. In comparison, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt were ranked at number 5!

Beyoncé got totally snubbed by Alicia Keys! Ouch. Last night (11/23) at the 2008 American Music Awards, Alicia Keys was seen sitting down and looking kind of dejected as the rest of the crowd (including Queen Latifah, directly in front of Keys) clapped away and looked like they were enjoying Beyonce’s spectacle of a performance.  Could Alicia have been. . . jealous?

Paris Hilton has moved on from Benji to star-studded events like Crystal Audigier’s 16th birthday, which was graced by the Pussycat Dolls in all their latex jumpsuit/corset splendor! Paris and Nicky presented the teen with not one but two cars after the Pussycat Dolls performed at the Kress nightclub in Los Angeles.

Katie Holmes perked up in New York and brought Suri out after her All My Sons performance this weekend. Even though Suri was crying up a storm, Katie snuck in a few autographs before she went home to tame Hollywood’s hottest tot.

Paris Hilton is on a “break” and is too busy for a relationship right now. . . in fact, she is still in love with Benji Madden! What gives? After Paris bashed her ex-boyfriends, you’d think she’d be keen on keeping such a good relationship alive! Paris told us that the break wasn’t due to Benji’s controlling nature, and that they’re just working a lot right now. Snore! Where’s the dirt?

Joel Madden, Nicole Richie & Benji Madden @ Ecco Ultra Lounge (11/22/08)

Get the scoop on current celebrity happenings right here! All you need to do is click “play” to get news on Heidi Klum and Seal being lovey-dovey, Michael Lohan cancelling his gig, and Paris Hilton romantic stuff.

It was a pretty run-of-the-mill night when we ran into John Mayer, except for one very big thing: his security guard! The crooner’s main man was captured on film rushing towards a photographer, pushing him to the ground, and backing off with his fists ready to go. Do we need to start issuing Splash helmets to our team when they meet up with John?

Rihanna’s continuing to raise eyebrows as she works on her charitable collaboration with UNICEF in New York. The singer was caught in this quick clip stepping out of her car and wrapping a coat protectively around her stomach. Check out this 6-second vid that zooms right in on Rihanna’s tummy. Could that be a bump?!

The Baglioni hotel staff gets props for ushering Lindsay Lohan out of there with some serious precision: the attendants were spotted whisking her and Samantha Ronson to their awaiting car in a matter of seconds! Lindsay hasn’t always look super-happy during her trip, but we’re hoping the sunny West Coast weather will give her a friendly shove in the right direction. . . whenever that happens. Linds and Samantha have been so jet set lately that we never know when they’ll get back on home territory!

The Daily Loop - 11/18/08

The Daily Loop covers Ice Cream gloves, The Roots on Jimmy Fallon, and f***ing pirates!

You might make fun of Mario Lopez, but he could be getting the last laugh after all: Splash saw him on Miami Beach wearing a headband and he was still attracting attention from ladies in hip-hugging, half-butt baring booty shorts. That’s a perk of being “famous,” isn’t it? Mario’s having a good D-List belly laugh right now, probably.

Before heading back to London, Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson made a stop at Colette in Paris to check out jewelry. We had hoped that they’d open up after their early morning Eurostar trip, but I guess they just wanted to enjoy their time in the City of Love together. That’s actually kind of cute.

Will Lindsay Lohan be breaking free of Samantha Ronson’s relationship grip o’ steel, or is it just another fun rumor to make us wonder? The two have been seen all over London and then jetting off to Europe without a peep, but word has it that Lindsay wasn’t always playing the part of an adoring partner while they hit the town.

Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson were looking positively exhausted as they made their way to the Eurostar terminal in Central London on their way to Europe! Oooh la la, I hope they decide to talk to the paparazzi when they wake up a bit more. Can’t say we didn’t try!

To be honest, it’s hardly surprising that they were so tired after their busy night out. 5 places in one night will leave even the hardest of partiers fatigued.

The gloves are off! Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston managed four years of comfortable public silence, but word has it that Brad’s totally ticked! Jennifer insists that she has “moved on” and is “lucky in love,” but there are still rumors floating about that the Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt were “totally thrown” by the attack.

Do you think it’s all a bunch of hype, or could Brad really be mad?

Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer confirm they are back together by venturing out for dinner. Although they left separately from the restaurant they then met up again at the Goldbar Club. They later left together and headed back to their hotel in New York City.

Hit play to hear Nicole Richie being told “you look horrible” by a reporter at the Environmental Media Awards in Los Angeles last night (11/13).