• As news of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman's divorce rests heavy on the Hollywood community, it emerges that not only have the pair not had time for each other, but they've been neglecting regular Scientology scripture readings too. IMDb.com has unearthed the L Ron Hubbard prescription for failing marriages - invite a Scientology counsellor into your home. The Scientology Handbook suggests that one way: "To restore a high level of communication between marital partners is Scientology Marriage Counselling. This is provided by a Scientology auditor. A husband and wife can utilize good, honest communication between themselves to create and continue a happy, fulfilling marriage." Only $5000 per hour, doubtless.

• Bodybuilder, actor, prospective politician, Arnold Schwarzenegger's CV is in fine shape these days and, if a spate of recent revelations are correct, then he can soon add another string to his bow - pro-league groper. Hot on the heels of the star's lightning raid on London's ladies while promoting The 6th Day comes a new article in US Premiere, "Arnie the Barbarian", alleging a host of sexual dismeanours. The big man's sexual faux pas have apparently included snogging Total Recall co-star Rachel Ticotin, fondling Terminator 2 leading lass Linda Hamilton while then-husband James Cameron wasn't looking and molesting assorted crew members on the set of that film. Well, he said he'd be back

• Moonstone Entertainment are to pick up the tab for Mike Figgis' new digitally filmed feature The Hotel, says Screendaily. The film, which started shooting on Monday in Venice, is another split-screen venture to follow up his acclaimed Time Code, with an equally rich ensemble cast. Figgis has gathered Salma Hayek, David Schwimmer and regular collaborator Julian Sands among others to portray the denizens of a seedy Venetian hotel. The project will again be improvised from a single treatment.