Tom Cruise rocks out in London for premiere

DHAKA: Tom Cruise is rocking London with the European premiere of his new film `Rock Of Ages`, a tribute to the big-haired, big-riffing glam metal sound of the 1980s.

Cruise, who plays a tattooed - and frequently shirtless - rock star, joined Sunday on the red carpet in London`s Leicester Square by fellow stars Julianne Hough, Russell Brand, Paul Giamatti and Mary J. Blige.

Based on the musical hit, the movie tells the story of small town girl Sherrie (Hough) and city boy Drew (Diego Boneta) who share a dream of reaching dizzying heights in Hollywood.

Their glittery romance is set to a rock and roll soundtrack that includes hits from Def Leppard, Foreigner, Bon Jovi, and Poison.

`Rock of Ages` is being released in the United States and the United Kingdom on June 15, reports The Straits Times.

BDST: 0054 HRS, JUN 10, 2012
Edited by Robab Rosan, Cultural Affairs Editor