If you’re a tabloid, you’d better be careful about your fact-checking, and even more careful about baseless insinuations. Â That’s the lesson the Star gossip magazine learned recently after having to settle a $50 million defamation lawsuit with Katie Holmes, after they strongly implied that Holmes wanted to leave Tom Cruise, but couldn’t because of a drug addiction.
In the most recent issue of Star, the editors issued a formal apology to Holmes, adding that they would make a significant donation to a charity in her name as a way to make amends. Â Katie, ever gracious, has accepted the apology, and added that she was glad they resolved the matter amicably.