What’s the Buzz?

The buzz is Tom Cruise,42, and Katie Holmes have taken their new love public, openly displaying their affection in Rome. The 26-year-old actress, who will star this summer in “Batman Begins,” is saving herself for marriage, according to Avalon.com.

The Black Eyed Peas’ next album, Monkey Business, could be their last. The hip-hop/ pop group is going their separate ways in plans to release solo records. Could rock band The Darkness be next? Darkness lead singer Justin Hawkins , whose solo album, British Wail, is scheduled for a June release, insists the group is not splitting up.

Comedian and actor George Lopez last week received a priceless gift from his wife-a kidney. The funny man, who has a genetic condition that caused kidney deterioration, successfully underwent kidney transplant surgery.

Mariah Carey is turning her 1994 Merry Christmas album into a Broadway musical. She plans to write stories about the songs and add two new songs.

Despite rumors of his replacement, Pierce Brosnan will reprise his role as James Bond when the next movie installment begins filming later this year.