Great story on the beeb today about Mr. Crowe:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8237512.stm
It seems that rather than punching the journo who upset him, this time he challenged her to a bike ride! The plucky journo did at least go through with it – and lost, falling off her bike at one point.
Still, just goes to show that even if you get a hard time in the press you can turn it around to your favour.