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GossipCruise and Holmes settle divorce case for SuriTOM Cruise and Katie

Holmes Sunday night dra-matically settled their di-

vorce — to avoid a bitter courtbattle over their daughter.The Hollywood couple signed adeal Sunday, with Tom, 50, win-ning generous visitation rights ofSuri, six.Katie, 33, filed for divorce inNew York two weeks ago, de-manding sole custody of Suri tokeep her from the control of Tomand his Scientology cult.After round-the-clock talks overthe weekend, they came to a dealon custody, child support, andsplitting their assets — thought tobe worth $270 million.Katie spent six hours in herlawyers’ Manhattan office on Sat-urday, emerging around 6 p.m.wearing a barely-disguised grin.The former Dawson’s Creek staris walking away with up to $15million, on top of her personalwealth of $23 million.Top Gun star Tom considered fil-ing his own divorce in California,where he would be more likely towin joint custody.He caved in to many of Katie’sdemands to stop Scientology from

being dragged through the mud incourt. A source said: “He has gonequietly.”A statement by the coupleseemed to confirm their clash overreligion, saying: “We want to ex-press our respect for each other’scommitment to each of our respec-tive beliefs.”Meanwhile, a website last nightclaimed that Tom will not be al-lowed to subject Suri to Scientol-ogy — and their daughter must beaccompanied by her nanny andbodyguards when visiting him.A source added: “Suri isn’t per-mitted to be exposed to anythingScientology related.”A statement from Katie Holmes'lawyer Jonathan Wolfe praisedTom Cruise’s team’s "profession-alism and diligence".The statement read: “The casehas been settled and the agreementhas been signed.“We are thrilled for Katie and herfamily and are excited to watch asshe embarks on the next chapter ofher life.“We thank Tom’s counsel fortheir professionalism and diligencethat helped bring about this speedyresolution.”

Kourtney gives birth to baby girl

KOURTNEY Kardashian has given birth to a baby girl. The re-ality TV star, 33, and long-term love Scott Disick, 29, wel-comed the latest addition to their family — daughter Penelope

Scotland Disick — Sunday.Little Penelope weighed in at 7lbs 14oz and was born at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.The new arrival is the couple's second child. They are already proudparents to two-year-old son Mason.Keeping Up with the Kardashians star Kourtney said: "Scott and I areoverjoyed to welcome our precious angel Penelope Scotland Disick intoour lives. We are forever blessed. Mommy and baby are resting com-fortably."Her sister Kim posted on her official website: "Welcome to the world,Penelope Scotland Disick! Kourtney gave birth to a beautiful babydaughter on Sunday and the whole family is so thrilled to finally meether!"She is absolutely perfect! I am so excited to be an aunt again and can'twait to spoil little Penelope. I know Mason is going to be the best bigbrother in the whole world. Congratulations Kourtney and Scott."Their mom, Kris Jenner, added of the birth: “It was great. She had aneasy delivery. She is so cute. She looks just like Mason. We are sohappy.”

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