Before rubbing elbows with fellow A-listers at Madonna's Oscar party on Sunday, Tom Cruise spent Saturday catching up with his son Connor. The boys took their sunglasses to the racetrack to catch the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 500, and looks like Tom also showed off his football skills. The ladies of the Cruise family decided to sit this one out, but it sounds like a perfect day for some father-son bonding and VIP treatment.
Found: Christina Ricci and Cute Puppy (Bag)! More puppy cuteness! Christina Ricci (with no piggy nose) arrived at LAX today with what looks like a new doggie! This is definitely not little Sheriff that I recall from back in the day — is it a new addition or is she toting for a pal?
Jessica Simpson didn't have any of her usual men — Ken, Tony or Papa Joe — by her side out to dinner at Kumo in LA last night. Even having to take care of her own hair checks this time didn't keep a smile off her face. Meanwhile, her dad has been too busy in Las Vegas helping Ashlee promote her new album to take his oldest daughter to dinner. Jess seems to be doing just fine all on her own, and if you need proof, check out Willie Nelson's new video that features the pop star showing her girl power and leaving the likes of Owen Wilson, Woody Harrelson in the dust.
Adam Sandler separated himself from his beloved Matzo Ball long enough to get to filming Bedtime Stories in LA yesterday. If you couldn't gather from these photos, the movie has a bit of a fantasy element — including a gumball rainstorm it seems — telling the story of a man whose bedtime stories he tells his nephew start to come true. Carmen Electra apparently makes an appearance in this scene, but his real leading lady in the movie is Keri Russell. Considering the soft spot I have for both Sandler and Russell I'm thinking I may have an even bigger one for this movie.
Nicky Hilton was spotted leaving The Ivy restaurant after a day of shopping with sister Paris. Her casual yet stylish outfit, which consisted of skinny jeans, tall black boots and an Alice + Olivia military blazer, was perfect for the occasion.