Allison Mack was a member of the "self-help" group NXIVM, founded by Keith Raniere in 1998. While she no longer has ties with it, she soon faced "the biggest mistake and greatest regret" of her life when she was sentenced…[Continue Reading...]
In the realm of fame and fortune, celebrities often captivate the public eye with their talents, charm, and larger-than-life personas. However, beyond the red carpets and flashing cameras, some stars have found themselves entangled in the secretive and sometimes controversial…[Continue Reading...]
Oscar-winning actress Patricia Arquette was born into a commune called Skymont Subud, which her parents started with their friends. Her four other siblings — Richmond, Rosanna, Alexis and David — had a similar experience with the spiritual movement. Rosanna once…[Continue Reading...]
Scientology is a controversial topic in Hollywood — some celebrities consider it a religion, while others consider it a cult. There are fervent supporters like Tom Cruise, Kirstie Alley and John Travolta, who often speak about the benefits of having…[Continue Reading...]
L. Ron Hubbard founded the Church of Scientology in February 1954 and since then, the controversial religion has been met with a lot of criticism for its “cult-like” beliefs. However, many people, including several celebs, have turned to the faith…[Continue Reading...]
Scientology is a notoriously private religion, with those who are part of the Church usually giving little away about it. From Tom Cruise and John Travolta, to the late Kirstie Alley and The Handmaid's Tale star Elisabeth Moss, there are…[Continue Reading...]
The Emmy-winning TV personality revealed that her longtime bestie (and former Scientology member) Leah Remini once got her involved with the controversial religion, though she says she quit paying for the church's expensive courses after learning more about their beliefs.…[Continue Reading...]
Scientology is the controversial religion conceived by American author L. Ron Hubbard in the 1950s. The organisation has had many celebrity members over the years - including the Hollywood megastar Tom Cruise - but some have left the Church and…[Continue Reading...]
Public fascination with fringe spiritual groups has only increased in the last few years as celebrity, crime, and a cultural conversation about psychological manipulation have collided thanks to sensational court cases such as the one involving NXIVM. Podcasts and documentaries…[Continue Reading...]
When someone thinks of a celebrity's lifestyle, lavish luxuries, unlimited wealth and spotless dream homes come to mind. The lives of stars can take a turn like anyone else's. Sometimes, even the biggest stars can find themselves wrapped up in…[Continue Reading...]
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