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In an attempt to avoid another Spiegel-type ambush and resulting public relations disaster, Tom Cruise recently invited a magazine writer for a private tour of the Scientology mothership, where burly "answer techs" might help the star address potentially pointed questions about his religion. From today's Page Six:

TOM Cruise took a special lady inside the walls of the Church of Scientology's Celebrity Center last month, but it wasn't his new girlfriend, Katie Holmes. Holly Millea, a writer for Details, went with Cruise to check out his beloved "religion." According to Cruise's sister/rep, Leeann Devett: "Tom invited [Millea] to take a tour, and she decided to take him up on it. It went great! She was curious and interested in the church." As to whether Holmes has visited the Scientology facilities with Cruise, Devett said: "I don't know if he has taken Katie there yet."

It might be a while before Holmes' lawyers pick through the complicated prose of her contract (which was taken directly from the "How To Take A Scientology War Bride" appendix of Dianetics) and determine whether or not she's required to make an appearance at the Centre before a "marriage extension," so for now, all of the couple's public appearances will be limited to uncomfortable, public make-out sessions.