Tom Cruise, 61, ‘besotted’ with Russian MP’s daughter, 36, after dancing at posh Mayfair bash before leaving together
TOM CRUISE has been spotted cosying up to the daughter of a Russian MP, who is the ex-wife of a diamond-trading oligarch.
The Mission: Impossible actor, 61, and socialite Elsina Khayrova, 25 years his junior, stunned onlookers at a bash in Mayfair’s Grosvenor Square where they spent most of the night dancing before leaving together in the early hours.
One person present said: “They were inseparable, clearly a couple. He seemed to be besotted with her.
"He spent most of the night dancing with Ms Khayrova, but at one point he was just throwing himself around in the middle of a group of women.”
The duo turned heads as they arrived at London's Grosvenor Square for the event on Saturday, rocking up around 9pm.
Former model Elsina, 36, was wearing a strapless black dress at the event, which was largely attended by Russian guests.
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Another source added to : "'Cruise was very friendly – he kept being asked for pictures and politely declining.
"Eventually, the DJ had to make an announcement in Russian that Mr Cruise didn't want any photos."
Elsina is now a British citizen but was previously married to Russian diamond tycoon Dmitry Tsvetkov, with whom she shared a £22million mansion on Surrey’s Wentworth estate, as well as homes in the capital worth £18million.
They also owned properties in Dubai and Cyprus alongside their luxury motors, jewellery and art collection worth millions.
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Their fractious divorce hit the headlines this summer after Elsina was accused of hiding assets from her ex-husband, including her £1million handbag collection.
Last year, she face further legal woe when a court ordered her to pay £117,000 to a firm who installed fountains at her Surrey home.
Meanwhile, Tom hasn’t been officially linked to anyone since his split from third wife Katie Holmes, 11 years ago.
But he was recently believed to have dated singer Shakira as well as British actress Hayley Atwell, his Mission: Impossible co-star.
He may keep his love life under wraps, but Tom is open about his love of Britain, saying everyone here is “so pleasant and well-mannered”.
Fluffy rap for Nicki
NICKI MINAJ makes sure she gets the maximum amount of attention in New York – but what’s all the fuzz about?
The rapper has just dropped her fifth album Pink Friday 2 and wore these outrageous outfits while promoting the record.
As well as a huge pink furry hooded coat and giant boots, she wrapped up in a yellow version and a gold trenchcoat with matching bag.
Nicki, who has just announced a tour for 2024 including a handful of UK dates, has teased she has “three of four albums worth” of new music which could come sooner rather than later.
The star had not brought out a record in five years before releasing Pink Friday 2 last week.
But Nicki told fans on Instagram Live she could release the follow-up as soon as tomorrow.
It's the curse of clumsy Em
EMMA STONE admits she is one of the clumsiest people she knows.
On screen, the actress is a classy award-winner, who this week landed another Golden Globe nomination for Poor Things.
But the Hollywood star revealed she has just broken a toe, gave herself a black eye for her wedding day and broke her shoulder running away after a magic trick by David Blaine.
The shoulder incident happened the night before a Spice Girls concert in 2019. Emma, who is in new US black comedy The Curse, said: “I went to a party at somebody’s house and the magician David Blaine was there, and he did an astounding trick.
“I got so excited, I was like, ‘I can’t stand it!’ because I’m such a big fan of magic.
“I ran and I was wearing these heeled boots and I slipped on the wood floor. My arm went back out behind me and I broke my f***ing shoulder.
“I was in so much pain that actually meeting the Spice Girls under those circumstances was probably better, so I couldn’t do that in front of them instead. It was so tempered by the pain. It was so brutal. It was broken in two places.”
Recalling the week she got married to comedian Dave McCary in 2020, Emma said: “I opened a refrigerator and the handle broke off and I got a black eye. I need a helmet.”
She added on the SmartLess podcast: “I have bone density issues, that’s clear, because I broke my toe yesterday getting out of the shower.
“I slammed it into something and now it is completely black and blue and all messed up.
“I’ve been icing it all day.”
Aled vows the crowds
ALED JONES has gone from The Snowman to vow man after becoming a celebrant.
The Walking In The Air singer and Classic FM host spent the past year training and can now officiate at ceremonies such as weddings, vow renewals, funerals and memorials.
He came up with the idea after being told his music is among the most requested at funerals.
Aled, whose latest album One Voice: Full Circle topped the classical charts last month, said: “I’ve learnt a lot about ceremonies. I can’t wait to be a part of those life-changing experiences.”
Kanye and cat woman
KANYE WEST and his wife Bianca Censori are the purrfect odd couple.
She clutched a toy cat as part of her outfit on a night out in Miami, after sticking it on a one-piece silver swimsuit.
Meanwhile, Ye opted for a leather coat and had a scarf over his head.
The pair were out as he announced his upcoming joint album with rapper TY Dolla $ign, which is called Vultures and will be released on Friday.
It includes a track called Everybody that heavily references the 1997 Backstreet Boys hit of the same name.
Ye’s eldest daughter North West raps on a song called Slide, which includes: “It’s gonna get messy, just just bless me bless me. It’s your bestie, miss miss Westie.”
Kylie’s out of Gary’s wine club
GARY BARLOW is giving celebrity pals a gift close to his heart this Christmas – his own brand of plonk.
The Take That singer has already sent out boxes of his Gary Barlow Organic Wines to chart regulars Jax Jones and Calum Scott as well as S Club.
Meanwhile, booze rival Kylie Minogue has started stocking her own wine at gigs to beat off competition.
But if Gary is thinking about sending her a box of his white and red, he need not bother.
The Padam Padam star said she has not tried his vino and more often than not drinks her own.
Kylie told me: “I’ve not tasted Gary’s. I drink mine. I do. I particularly love all the rosés. Even the zero per cent – it comes in very handy.”
Tom’s up fur bear musical
McFLY’s Tom Fletcher is bringing Paddington Bear to the stage in a new show.
Paddington – The Musical is due to premiere in 2025, with Tom writing music and lyrics for the production.
It has been adapted from the much-loved books by Michael Bond and the hit films, the third of which, Paddington In Peru, is due out next November.
The show is in development, with the cast yet to be decided.
Producers Sonia Friedman and Eliza Lumley said: “It is a privilege to be creating a new musical about this gorgeous and beloved little bear with such a wonderful team.
“We cannot wait to bring Paddington, his antics, adventures and mishaps with the Brown family and Michael Bond’s other treasured characters to the stage.”
Clara jacks it in
CLARA AMFO has quit Radio 1 after eight years at the station – and will be replaced by chart show host Jack Saunders.
The much-loved presenter is stepping down from the weekday Future Sounds in the New Year.
Instead, she will make specials for the BBC and launch a project on BBC Sounds.
Clara said: “I’m so proud of the work I’ve been able to do on every show, whether it’s been from the eighth floor, a city in the UK or a pop star’s house across the pond.
“I’m grateful to have had the ears of the listeners, who have consistently shown up for me.
“I’m energised and excited for my next chapter as part of the network and beyond.”
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Rising star Jack said: “All I’ve ever wanted to do is host this show on Radio 1 and all my dreams have become a reality.
“I can’t wait to champion new music and be the voice for a new generation of artists.”