Two celebs. Two tell-all books. One big question.
Who has more buzz: Tom Cruise or Madonna?
If book sales are any indication, neither is so hot with the reading public right now. According to Fox News, the celeb books “Life with My Sister Madonna” (by Madge’s bro, Christopher Ciccone) and the unauthorized biography of Cruise (by biographer Andrew Morton) have under-performed. Sounds like a perfect opportunity to break out another edition of RedEye’s FaceOff!
Scandalmongers
CRUISE
Tom’s Scientologist beliefs are often the source of rumor and speculation, especially whenever a new Web video of him talking about the faith surfaces.
(X) MADONNA
The Material Girl found herself in a tabloid frenzy when rumors surfaced that she was romantically linked to New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez, who is now undergoing a separation from his wife.
The love bug
CRUISE
He’s married to former “Dawson’s Creek” heartthrob Katie Holmes, who recently has been photographed wearing pegged jeans a la 1997.
(X) MADONNA
She’s hitched to hip Brit director Guy Ritchie, who is working on an update of “Sherlock Holmes.”
That style
(X) CRUISE
He’s never met a pair of jeans he didn’t like. Classic cool.
MADONNA
Over the years, Madge has made a few fashion faux pas. Can you say cone bra?
Nice pipes
CRUISE
He’s an actor, not a singer — but who could forget his rendition of “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ ” in “Top Gun”?
MADONNA
(X) There’s a reason she’s been a chart-topper for decades.
Transformers
CRUISE
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it: Cruise has delivered a steady stream of blockbuster hits and big-screen dramas.
(X) MADONNA
Coming up on her 50th birthday this month, she’s still the queen of changing up her image and staying relevant — even if she has to kiss Britney Spears or Christina Aguilera to do it.
OVERALL WINNER:
Madonna. Hey, we love Tom as much as the next guy, but you gotta give credit where it’s due. Whether it’s a hot scandal or a hit song, the Material Girl keeps us interested with her antics.
