Never mind the couch-jumping and the depression-dismissing. Tom Cruise is the world’s No. 1 star, according to Forbes’ annual “Celebrity 100 Power List,” which ranks famous folks based on earnings and buzz.
The less-than-scientific ranking tracks the highest-paid stars from the worlds of television, film, music and sports, said editor Lea Goldman. “It’s what kind of currency does the star’s name have,” she said. “It’s increasingly important how they are perceived both in industry circles and commercial circles, and this list represents who has cachet in both arenas”. Cruise is the only celebrity to top the list twice she added. He was also No. 1 in 2001. “He’s one of the few guaranteed bankable stars,” Goldman said. “No one in Hollywood can negotiate the kind of salary he gets”. With an estimated income of $67 million last year, Cruise wasn’t the top money-earner, but his couch-hopping antics on “Oprah,” his dismissive comments about Brooke Shields’ postpartum depression and whirlwind romance with Katie Holmes made him one of the most talked-about stars of the year. (l’express, tonight.co.za)

But Tom never forgets about his fans:

Tom Cruise To Rent Bullet Train For Ride With Japanese Fans

US actor Tom Cruise wants to impress his Japanese fans with a special treat, he has rented out a bullet train to take 150 fans on a trip from Tokyo to Osaka, according to the film’s distributor.
Wednesday’s two-and-a-half hour train ride is part of the publicity campaign for his latest film, Mission: Impossible III, which premieres in Japan this week.
During the train journey Cruise plans to speak with each fan personally and be photographed with them. (playfuls.com)