First Dibs: Why Is Tom Cruise Embroiled In A $50 Million Lawsuit?

By Rahsheeda Ali

November 6, 2013 / 8:00 AM

A TV classic is set to be rebooted, Russell Brand is apparently off the market, and stars from Twilight try to recall when they last saw any of the franchise's flicks.

Tom Cruise is suing a magazine publisher for millions, citing defamation. The actor says that reports claimed he "abandoned" his daughter, Suri, after splitting from Katie Holmes. He also included documents detailing just how awesome a dad he's trying to be. [TMZ]

The History Channel is looking to remake Roots, the groundbreaking 1977 miniseries based on Alex Haley's book. Let's just hope they do it justice. [BBC]

Russell Brand says he's in an exclusive relationship once again, but he hasn't yet tipped us off as to who his girlfriend might be. [Us Magazine]

Nikki Reed, Peter Facinelli, and Jackson Rathbone recent had a Twilight mini-reunion, but do they actually remember the last time they sat through one of the series' movies? [MTV News]

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