It’s interesting to note how much emphasis was placed on the set being closed and very carefully monitored by security, but photos of Katie on set surface before shooting has even begun! Even though I hope the photographers don’t intrude on the actors trying to get their work done, it is really great to see Katie with so much on the go this summer. Between the Dizzy Feet Foundation, practicing for “So You Think You Can Dance” and now getting into the groove for “Don’t Be Afraid Of The Dark”, Katie has a lot on the go!

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Still looking as dapper and handsome as ever, it’s so great to see him and Katie both with great movies starting production this Summer. Of course, then there is adorable little Suri who seems to get more beautiful by the day!

I hope the Cruise family got a chance to enjoy his birthday in Melbourne (with time zones being what they are, his birthday has come and gone over there!) and continue to have a great time while they are there.

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But Kate talked to the press today and laughed off these unsubstantiated claims about his party, though mentioned she is looking forward to getting to spend some time with Tom and Katie.

“There are going to be so many stories while they’re here. I’m not touching that one.”

Vague? Yes, very much so. But it seems unlikely that she will be giving a repeat performance for TomKat this year.

The question remains…what is planned for Tom’s birthday party?

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Dedicated to improving and increasing access to dance education nationwide, Dizzy Feet will provide scholarships and assistance for underprivileged youth, helping them toward their dreams of dancing professionally. Annual scholarships will range from $1,500 to $7,500.

In addition to providing monetary assistance to the dance community, Dizzy Feet is also determined to “elevate and standardize” dance instruction across the United States.

Katie was quoted in the official press release from the Dizzy Feet website as saying:

“I think it’s important for children to experience music and dance,” said Holmes. “Every child should have the opportunity to discover what it is they like and have access to the very best in that pursuit.”

What an ambitious cause for Katie to be involved in! I didn’t realize dancing was such a passion for her, but then again we have seen her and Suri both really take to dancing in the last couple of months.

This is really fantastic to see her working on something that will have such a positive impact on a number of lives. Sometimes when academic pressure gets so high, kids and parents forget how important it is to have athletic and creative pursuits as well. Arts and music programs are commonly cut first in schools that are always battling budget restrictions and cutbacks.

Some of the other notable names that will be serving on the Steering committee include:

• Paula Abdul
• Jennifer Lopez
• Miley Cyrus
• Mia Michaels
• Mary Murphy
• Debbie Allen
• Shane Sparks
• Lil C

Want to get involved? Dizzy Feet accepts tax-deductible contributions from corporations and individuals via direct solicitations, fundraisers and other events. I imagine they will add an easy way to contribute through their website very soon!

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Pearce will be portraying the father of Bailee Madison, who is also confirmed as the little girl who is haunted by all the scary things living in the house, and boyfriend to Katie Holmes. It doesn’t sound like there will be much time for love scenes with all their time spent fighting demons out to get his daughter!

In other news, the first photos of Tom, Katie and Suri arriving at Melbourne’s Essendon Airport have surfaced in The Sydney Morning Herald and News.com.au. How adorable is sleepy Suri resting on Tom’s shoulder!

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So far, information about the film is limited, but what we do know is that this is going to be a scary one! The story is about a young girl who goes to live with her father and his girlfriend, only to discover there are evil creatures living there too.

Katie is no stranger to scary movies with Disturbing Behavior (1998) and Teaching Mrs. Tingle (1999) two of her early starring roles. The only other cast member they’ve listed on IMDB (and even she is only ‘rumored’!) is the adorable nine year old Bailee Madison who you might remember from Bridge to Terabithia where she played Mary Beth Aarons.

Even though we won’t have access to the set, I wonder what attractions Katie and Tom will take Suri to while they are in Melbourne. It’s supposed to be a beautiful city!

“Don’t Be Afraid Of The Dark” is slated to be released in 2011.

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From Lythgoe: “Katie is a small part of what is going on,” he said. “It’s more than Katie.”

The performance will be in support of a charity - which charity is still up in the air while the show’s producers continue to finalize everything and work out paperwork with other “official channels” including the IRS.

The rumor is that Katie will be doing a tribute to Judy Garland’s “Come On Get Happy” from Summer Stock. Her performance is expected to be part of the season finale, which will air on August 6th July 23rd episode.

It should be really fantastic to see Katie show off the dancing skills she certainly picked up from her work on Broadway. You might also remember late last year when Katie did a sexy song and dance number on ABC’s Eli Stone. You can check out the video on Youtube (sorry, they have it disabled so I can’t embed the video here!).

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“I’m very, very excited about doing it. It’s an action film, so I’m really excited to work him.”

Last month Variety reported that the script has been approved by both Tom and Cameron, and the film expected to be released in 2010. Tom stars as a secret agent while Cameron will be playing the leading lady who hasn’t had the best luck with men.

It will be great to see Tom and Cameron back on the big screen together. They had a lot of chemistry in Vanilla Sky, reckless as it may have been in that storyline!

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Late last year, US Weekly claimed “Katie Looks Pregnant”, until Tom gave a public statement confirming that she was not pregnant. The rumor mill started up again in January with OK Magazine reporting that the couple was expecting. It must be so taxing to have people constantly looking for signs of weight gain or puffiness around your midsection, then immediately assuming you’re having a baby!

Katie’s rep responded by denying any of these new pregnancy rumors are true.

“Katie is not in a family way. In fact she and Tom and daughter Suri, 3, will all be heading to Australia in mid-July for Katie’s next film, Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark.”

But we already know that both Tom and Katie would like more children. It would be so great to see Suri have a playmate, especially because they would still be so close in age. I guess we will know soon enough if the rumors are true!

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As Julie wrote earlier, property records show that the gorgeous six-floor house was purchased by a private firm in April. Former owner, Harold Nathan says “all lips are sealed” on this deal and reps for both Katie and Tom continue to deny they were the purchasers.

I imagine the neighborhood is buzzing with rumors today!

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