Tom Cruise is returning to “Oprah”!

The actor hasn’t appeared on Winfrey’s daytime talk show since his June 23, 2005, appearance where in addition to promoting “War of the Worlds,” he very enthusiastically expressed his love for future wife Katie Holmes (we’re putting the whole couch incident in the past).

It’s not clear what the focus of this show will be, but it is well-timed to May sweeps, and a quick look at the calendar shows that this summer is the 25th anniversary of Cruise’s breakthrough role in “Risky Business.”

We think Tom is a sweet guy and we hope his appearance goes with controversary. 

Tom Cruise and the gorgeous Katie Holmes stepped out to celebrate their good buddy, Victoria Beckham’s birthday. The star-studded dinner, which brought out pals David and Victoria Beckham and Gwen Stefani, was held at Via Veneto in Santa Monica.

Tom and Katie also celebrated Suri’s birthday over the weekend. Daughter, Suri, turned two on April 18.

Katie Holmes debuted a pageboy cut at Pizzeria Mozza in L.A. Monday night.

The actress, who was voted one of Us’ top makeovers of 2007 after she chopped her locks last year, picked up a few pies and headed back home. Tom Cruise and daughter Suri were not with her.

Could this look be for her possible Broadway debut?

She starred in a Batman movie, she married Tom Cruise and now she might appear on Broadway. Nope, it’s not Nicole Kidman, but rather the current Mrs. Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes — who may be following Tom’s ex-wife’s footsteps, not just in marriage and movies, but on the Great White Way.

Katie’s rep has confirmed to E! News that Katie is “in discussions” to star in a revival of Arthur Miller’s Tony Award-winning drama All My Sons, though “nothing is set.” The cast already includes John Lithgow and Oscar winner Dianne Wiest in two of the roles. With the similarities between Katie and Nicole, is it okay to say that we now think Tom’s got a “type” when it comes to women?

Another day, another new do’ for Katie Holmes!

The newest look?

A wavy bob with side swept bangs that she debuted yesterday at the Essence Magazine Black Women Luncheon, held in the Beverly Hills Hotel.

Cute!

Will and Jada Pinkett Smith enjoy a little fine dining – alongside friends Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes – at the First Annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon on Thursday. Pinkett Smith was honored at the bash, held at the Beverly Hills Hotel, for her work in Hollywood and in the African-American community.

Nicole Richie and Joel Madden can’t stop gushing about their one-month-old daughter, Harlow, and Tom Cruise and Kate Holmes say that two-year-old Suri is “growing so quickly!”

When asked about Harlow at the Eli Broad Contemporary Art Museum in L.A. last night, a glowing Richie said, “She’s doing great!

“Really great, thank you!” added the 26-year-old, who looked slim and rested in a pale-colored dress.

Madden — who donned sneakers with his tux at the black tie event, and stayed arm-in-arm with Richie — chimed in: “Yeah, she’s good!”

Cruise and Holmes say that Suri is, “doing great!

“Yeah, that one I can keep going on about!” Cruise said.

And he’s not the only chatty one. “She’s talking a lot!” Cruise added.

“Every day she does something new,” Holmes, in sky-high gold heels and a strapless Lanvin dress, said. “She’s growing so quickly!”

Cruise said they see a lot of each other in Suri “24/7.”

So how are they spending Valentine’s Day?

“It will” be romantic, Cruise said, but remained mum when asked about the details: “I’m going to keep that to myself, but it’s going to be fun though!”

Also at the star-studded event: Christina Aguilera, in a bright blue curve-hugging blue dress, with beau Jordan Bratman —spending quality time together without new son Max.

After the museum opening, Richie and Madden hit up Clive Davis‘ Pre-Grammy party at the Beverly Hilton Hotel — but didn’t stay long.

“We have to get home!” Madden was overheard telling a friend at 11:40 p.m.. “She [Harlow] only sleeps three hours at a time. She’s with Grandma now, but if she wakes up…”

At a star-studded event sponsored by Gucci to raise money for UNICEF and her own non-profit organization Raising Malawi at the United Nations on Wednesday, host Madonna – with daughter Lourdes, 11 – greets guests Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise and Rosie O’Donnell.

Everyone looks so pretty!