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...]
One of the many admired performers of today’s generation is Scarlett Johansson, a Hollywood celebrity best known for playing Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With her exceptional beauty and stylish appearance, Johansson has long been a fan favorite.…[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...]
'One Tree Hill' alum Bethany Joy Lenz is finally ready to speak out about her experience in a cult for 10 years. On the July 10 episode of the 'Drama Queens' podcast, she told her former co-stars that she would…[Continue Reading...]
Scientology has been in the news a lot recently after Danny Masterson, a member, was found guilty of rape. We’re taking a look at all of the celebrities who have confirmed their involvement in Scientology, as well as the celebrities…[Continue Reading...]
One word that’ll instantly get a reaction out of anyone, no matter the context, is the word “Cult.” It’s a loaded word, with an intense meaning and history behind it. Per the New Yorker, a cult is simply defined as…[Continue Reading...]
The Church of Scientology has been in the peripheral awareness of those of us interested in pop culture for decades — but, for the most part, many believed it to be kooky religion that Hollywood’s elite tended to gravitate toward.…[Continue Reading...]
Danny Masterson’s recent rape trial and convictions shined a new light on Scientology, the somewhat secretive religion favored by a few of the biggest and brightest stars in Tinseltown. Developed by L. Ron Hubbard, the ultimate goal of Scientology is…[Continue Reading...]
Earlier this year the non-binary singer-songwriter, Sam Smith, performed their song Unholy, at the Grammys. Dressed in a red devil-horned top hat and latex costume, the performance drew upon popular occult and gothic aesthetics. And it attracted a huge amount…[Continue Reading...]
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