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Lisa Marie Presley and her mother, Priscilla, have long been members of Scientology. But recently things have changed. It?s been signalled in the tabloids, but suddenly Lisa Marie has made a declaration at least in song that she?s disillusioned with the notorious sect. On her new album, ?Storm and Grace,? Presley makes several allusions to ...
In depth coverage of The Church of Scientology.
By Drew Harwell, Times Staff Writer Friday, May 25, 2012 DUNEDIN — When Hanan Islam and her management company took control of the struggling Life Force Arts and Technology charter school here last summer, she passed out lesson plans based on the work of Church of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard. She said Hubbard's "study technology" would enlighten children and help save the school. But ...
Danny Masterson spent eight years as Hyde on That 70’s Show, D.J.'s under the moniker DJ Mom Jeans, and co-owns a slew of bars and restaurants with various 70’s Show cast members and his brother Chris (Francis from Malcolm in the Middle). In short, even when he’s not appearing in ... More »
Cult following Feisty transgender icon Kate Bornstein's newest book, A Queer and Pleasant Danger (Beacon Press), is best summed up by its subtitle: The True Story of a Nice Jewish Boy Who Joins the Church of Scientology and Leaves Twelve Years Later to Become the Lovely Lady She Is Today. Feisty transgender icon Kate Bornstein's newest book, A Queer and Pleasant Danger (Beacon Press), is best ...
It?s pretty clear from last night?s screening that ?The Master,? directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, is all about the early days of Scientology. Philip Seymour Hoffman is clearly playing L. Ron Hubbard, creating his cult religion with the help of his wife (Amy Adams). In the clip reel we saw, Joaquin Phoenix is some kind ...
Given the significant number of celebrity Scientology adherents as well as detractors in Hollywood, the film is awaited with a sense not just of curiosity but also trepidation and giddiness. Given the significant number of celebrity Scientology adherents as well as detractors in Hollywood, the film is awaited with a sense not just of curiosity but also trepidation and giddiness.
Joaquin Phoenix is a damaged WWII vet who struggles to remember his most recent misdeed in the ominous trailer for Paul Thomas Anderson's latest. No sign of Philip Seymour Hoffman or any Scientology references.
The Church of Scientology, which vigorously defends itself from outside critics, has many followers among Hollywood stars.
Armenian ambassador Ara Ayvazian handed in credentials to Estonia’s President Toomas Hendrik Ilves.
The Scientology Volunteer Ministers South Pacific Goodwill Tour has completed a series of seminars on Study Technology developed by Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard (PRWeb May 23, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Scientology/Volunteer-Ministers/prweb9536000.htm
Filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson has screened his new film about a Scientology-like sect leader for Tom Cruise, Scientology’s most famous follower, in the hopes of heading off a conflict with the group, TheWrap has learned.
'The Master,' the latest project from 'There Will Be Blood' director Paul Thomas Anderson, features Joaquin Phoenix and Philip Seymour Hoffman in a look at the origins of a religion that greatly resembles Scientology. Talia Ralph LOS ANGELES — "The Master," Paul Thomas Anderson's upcoming film about the origins of a religion that bears a striking resemblance to Scientology, released its official ...
In my opinion, director Paul Thomas Anderson is responsible for writing and directing the best performance of Tom Cruise‘s career. The character of sex expert Frank TJ Mackey in Magnolia was perfectly conceived and executed with a confident exterior, seedy interior and hilarious dialogue. It marked Cruise’s third (and most recent) Oscar nomination and helped start a [...]
LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Paul Thomas Anderson has finally given audiences a look at his next picture "The Master," a sure-to-be-controversial look at the origins of a religion that sounds a whole lot like Scientology. The sneak peek features a zonked-out Joaquin Phoenix being grilled by a naval officer about his misbehavior while off-kilter music plays on the soundtrack. The whole thing is ...
“The Master" features a sure-to-be-controversial look at the origins of a religion that sounds a whole lot like Scientology.
"The Master" isn't based on L. Rob Hubbard, or Scientology? That's patent nonsense after seeing the Cannes promo footage from Paul Thomas Anderson's new film, which promises to annoy the hell out of those nice people in the big blue building between Sunset and Fountain. The connection is clear from the first frame of the extended trailer, which the Weinstein Co. screened Monday evening for press ...