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Tom Cruise Named In Scientology Lawsuit

HerBadMother — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:31:00 GMT

Tom Cruise has been named in a lawsuit against the Church of Scientology. Which is fascinating, really: who knew that you could get sued for participating in crazy?

The lawsuit has been filed by ex-Scientologist Peter Letterese, who claims that the church harassed him after he left. According to the NY Daily News, Letterese claims, among other things, that "a member of the church phoned his lawyer at home, and when the lawyer's wife answered, said he was her husband's homosexual lover."

What does Tom Cruise have to do with all this? Well, Letterese says that the Church of Scientology is a "crime syndicate" and wants it broken up under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization law in the same manner that Mafia families have been broken up, and Cruise is a top member of the Scientology 'family.' Letterese says that Scientology head David Miscavige is "aided and abetted by the actions of Tom Cruise, his right-hand man for foreign and domestic promotion, as well as for foreign and domestic lobbying. He has assisted the syndicate in acquiring funds and [made] his own donations of money believed to be in the multiple tens of millions of dollars."

Which is to say, he wants Cruise's money.

I'm no fan of Tom Cruise, and I'm even less of a fan of the Church of Scientology, but this whole thing strikes me as contrived and unnecessary. I mean, aren't there better things to sue Tom Cruise about? You know, perhaps for Creeping Everybody Out, or for Ruining Oprah And Couches For Everybody, Forever? Those kind of lawsuits, I could get behind.

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From The Archives: Evidence That J-Lo Is A Closet Scientologist

HerBadMother — Fri, 09 May 2008 11:33:00 GMT

You had any doubts that Jennifer Lopez was embracing Scientology? Because here she is, two years ago, with hubbie Marc Anthony, at what is clearly a Come As Your Favorite Warrior Against Xenu costume party sponsored by the Church Of Scientology. (Ignore the MTV Music Video Awards backdrop. That's just there because those parties are super-mega top-secret and, also, because Scientology owns MTV, which explains R. Kelly, I think.)

Marc, note, refused to dress-up. I guess that Catholicism dies hard. Might not die hard enough to keep those twins out of the Church of Tom Cruise, though. Not when Mommy is enough of a believer to take up arms against Xenu.

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Tom & Katie Spotted TOGETHER! Smiling!

Sassy Smith — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:37:00 GMT

So all of the internet rumors must be just that - rumors. Right? Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes sure look happy in these pics!

More photos after the jump

Posh, who celebrated her 34th birthday - with like 45 parties - threw another at Via Veneto restaurant in Santa Monica on Sunday and guess who was there? That's right, Tom and Katie. Together. As in they're not breaking up? And I guess that also means that Posh and Katie are still BFF's?

Holmes actually looks normal in the photos - not her usual robotic self as of late. Maybe there's hope that Tom Cruise is becoming normal? Oh surely I kid.

Also attending the dinner: Will Smith and wife Jada, Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale, Kate Beckinsale, Elton John, Eva Longoria and Diddy.

Source:Dlisted.com

Katie Holmes - Tired Mom or Robot Wife?

More Suri! More Suri!

Katie Holmes - Tired Mom or Robot Wife?

Sassy Smith — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 11:05:00 GMT

Katie Holmes was spotted leaving a bank building on Thursday, carrying a few books, Blackberry and a Billy Elliot dvd. And while all that is super interesting, what's even more interesting, is her vacant, blank look. Was she just tired from planning Suri's party or is her marriage really taking a toll?

Katie used to be so young and pretty - well she's still young and still pretty, but she looks different - weary. I can only imagine living with Tom Cruise and the pressure to be a viewed as a perfect wife must be exhausting. Plus all that Xenu, the aliens are coming BS - now that must really be tiring.

Source/Photos:Celebutopia.net

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All Is Well In TomKat's World

Sassy Smith — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:16:00 GMT

Katie is leaving! And Tom taking Suri! Lies - according to Tom Cruise.

Reports of Katie Holmes leaving her husband Tom Cruise, and he in turn threatening to take their daughter Suri, are untrue. While the couple have been busy planning Suri's birthday party, they've also been busy doing damage control.

According to Star & In Touch, Holmes was a prisoner in her own home, her health was suffering and her life was falling apart because Tom is so controlling.

Cruise's mouthpiece denied that there was anything wrong in the life of TomKat and said there was no truth to Holmes being "crushed" by the marriage. Star alleged that Katie was planning to take Suri and head to New York to escape Tom.

A rep for Cruise said, "They are happily together. This is completely false and irresponsible reporting." This could one of those denials before the confirmation kinda thing. Time will tell.

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What Pretty Celebrity Mom Is Hitting The Stage?

Sassy Smith — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 16:05:00 GMT

What celebrity mom is going to be hitting the big stage of Broadway?

According to The Daily Mail, Katie Holmes is in final negotiations to make her debut on the Broadway stage. She'll be staring in a revival of Arthur Miller's All My Sons. Apparently Holmes will take part in a workshop this coming May. In the workshop, she'll play the part of a woman who visits her former neighbors, the family of a missing pilot she once loved.

Katie has said to producers that she is "serious about working in the theater."

Holmes had a good start to her acting career when she was one of the stars of Dawson's Creek and a handful of some choice roles in films. However her acting career took a back burner once she married Tom Cruise and had her daughter Suri. She did co-star in Mad Money recently, which, um, basically sucked.

Now Katie wants to get back to her acting -choice roles preferably - and one theater expert in London has said, "This play will be like a shop window for Katie. The aim to remind people of her acting chops. It's kind of a neat idea."

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Katie Dines - No Suri In Sight!

Sassy Smith — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:32:00 GMT

Katie Holmes was out for lunch the other day - again with no Suri in sight. So where the heck is the Cruise toddler?

Holmes was out with friends, dining at Joan's On Third but there was no sign of little Suri. Sure, moms should go out (even robot moms!) and have a girls' day but we're dying to see a glimpse of the cute toddler. Not an 'in your face' photo because paparazzi shouldn't be shoving cameras in kids' faces but just a peek from afar. The last public photo of Suri was January 16.

Maybe Suri got weirded out by her dad's birthday video - I mean the man does the splits twice - that would freak any kid out!

Source:Dlisted.com

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Katie Holmes - I'm A Prisoner In My Own Home

Sassy Smith — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:02:00 GMT

Katie Holmes used to live a fairly carefree life - now she feels like a prisoner.

Her husband, Tom Cruise is paranoid that crazed fans or kidnappers might try to hurt his family, so he's installing more alarms, having a security guard and is apparently creating a moat that will wrap around his 13,000 square foot home. It seems a bit much to me but I'm not a ~~crazy Scientologist~~ famous celebrity, so what do I know? Maybe he's just a concerned husband and dad. ~~Take Suri and run Katie!~~

Katie told friends that she "feels like a prisoner in her own home." A source said, "There will be codes and devices that only Tom will have the secret information to operate. Katie, who led a carefee life before she met Tom, says it'll be like a prison. Every move she makes inside or outside their house will be recorded. She says she'll feel as though there is no escape from Tom's controlling ways. You can escape the eyes of another person by going to a different part of the house. But [Katie] knows she can't escape the roving eyes of the cameras that are constantly sweeping the house."

The insider continued, "Katie will barely be able to move around in her own home without being monitored by cameras and electricial devices."

Well Katie did daydream about Tommie when she was growing up. Becareful what you wish for!

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Daddy Can't Sing - Tom Cruise's "Secret" Birthday Video

Sassy Smith — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 11:04:00 GMT

Most kids are embarrassed by their dad - and Suri Cruise will be no exception. Her father Tom Cruise can't sing at all. Plus, there's that whole creepy Scientology thing (hope Xenu doesn't come snatch me away). To help him celebrate his birthday, the sect spent a reported SIX figures to throw a big bash for Tom, although they dispute Andrew Morton's claim that Cruise is prominent in the hierarchy of the Church of Scientology.

"Secret" video after the jump!

Although the Church has said that Tom is "neither 2nd or 100th. Mr Cruise is a Scientology parishioner and holds no official or unofficial position in the Church hierarchy. Claims to the contrary are offensive to both Mr Cruise and the Church" - it seems odd that they favor him.

Did they throw a big bash for other, well known Scientologists? Nope. Make of it what you will. And by the way, where is Katie Holmes - you know, his wife and mother of his child? Interesting.

Cruise said that it was "incredible" and it's the best birthday ever, ever, ever, ever....ya a bunch of evers. Tom is gettin' his freak on...creeps me the hell out.

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Katie Holmes Wasn't Tom Cruise's First Choice

Sassy Smith — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:06:00 GMT

Tom Cruise reportedly had a Scientologist friend help him scout for a future wife. According to Marc Headley, an ex-Scientologist - who used to produce promotional films for the religion - said Cruise separated from his then girlfriend, Penelope Cruz, and was desperate to find a wife, so the church sent out a casting call that read:

"There's an upcoming Tom Cruise movie you might get a part in. Come for an audition."

Apparently there were restrictions: You had to be single, pretty and in your twenties. Are you already creeped out? I am.

The first three "choices" were: Jennifer Garner, Scarlett Johansson and Jessica Alba.

"They went for Jennifer Garner, Scarlett Johansson and Jessica Alba, in that order. Jennifer and Jessica didn't bite but Scarlett took the bait and came in for an audition. When she arrived and found out it was the Scientology Center in Hollywood, she freaked out and didn't do a tape..."

Reports are Katie Holmes was only the forth choice and that was after they heard her talking about her childhood crush on Tom. "They worked the audition tape on Katie, got her to L.A. and introduced her to Tom. The moment he meets her, he's enthralled with her and he told Miscavige later, 'I knew immediately she was the one.'"

The couple wed in Italy in 2006 and have on child - Suri, their 20-month-old daughter.

I so have to go shower now, my skin is crawling.

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Kirstie Alley Says She's Like a Big Ol' Tire

sweatpantsmom — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:05:00 GMT

Depending on who you talk to, Kirstie Alley either quit or was unceremoniously dumped by Jenny Craig as their spokesperson. I'm thinking it's because Jenny Craig refused to develop any of Kirstie's product ideas - I guess there just wasn't a market for Thetan Happy Meals.

So Kirstie is striking back, announcing that she is developing her own weight loss brand that she plans to launch in 2009. Answering critics who question the glut of weight loss programs, Kirstie oddly replied:

"I am from the school of "you may not be able to reinvent the wheel but you can sure try to better it," which has proven to be a very successful attitude for Michelin tires."

Yes, because the Michelin Tire Man is exactly the visual you want representing your weight loss brand.

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Kirstie Alley is Just LIke Tom Cruise, Only Not as Rich and Taller

sweatpantsmom — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 21:35:00 GMT

Kirstie Alley is following in the footsteps of Tom Cruise. Unfortunately, not his rich, successful footsteps but the crazy ones. Take this excerpt from an interview Alley did with the church's official magazine, where she is listed as a founding member of Scientology's "Super Power Expansion Project." Of the church summit she says:

"I'm walking out an entirely different being, and I mean entirely different ...My viewpoint on the fourth dynamic and mankind and other people changed. You know, I liked animals more than people! OK, I liked certain people, but the idea of 'mankind' - it really irritated me!"

Unfortunately, she continued, "Then I realized why mankind upset me so much - it's because I wasn't taking responsibility!...Now, I have genuine affinity for mankind...I've made decisions here, big, crazy, great, brilliant decisions here about the magnitude I'm going to help this group and help this planet, and it's real...I want everybody in the universe to experience this."

*crickets* *crickets*

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Kirstie Alley Threatens: Without Scientology, I'd Be Dead

sweatpantsmom — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:35:00 GMT

Kirstie Alley, attempting to scare us into contemplating a world without her Jenny Craig ad campaign, says she would be dead without the Church of Scientology. In a film clip that has recently hit the web, various human-like robots give testimonials about the church and at the end of the video Alley - credited as "Actress" - tells us she would be six feet under if it weren't for L. Ron Hubbard. "Honest to God truth, without Scientology, I would be dead. Personally, I recommend it."

Thanks, Kirstie. I'll get right on it.

See the video clip here.

[photo: USmagazine.com]

Katie Holmes Pregnant With Ex-Boyfriend's Baby?

sweatpantsmom — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:35:00 GMT

Is Katie Holmes incubating the spawn of an ex-lover? The National Enquirer seems to think so. I'm almost certain they would have to be talkiing about Chris Klein, who Katie was involved with before Tom Cruise kidnapped married her.

But what are the chances of Katie actually getting away from the watchful eye of the Scientology thugs to get pregnant? When did this happen - while she was running that marathon, or when she was out shopping with Posh, or maybe that time she told Tom she was going down to the 7-Eleven for a Big Gulp?

Stay tuned – I'm going to get to the bottom of this. Meaning, I'm going to go buy this issue of The Enquirer and read it cover to cover.

Katie Holmes, Is That You? "Anonymous" Declares War on Scientology

sweatpantsmom — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 02:35:00 GMT

Tom Cruise, you've been served. An internet vigilante group calling itself "Anonymous" has declared war on the Church of Scientology. Reacting to the recent pulling of the Tom Cruise/Scientolofreak videos from YouTube, the group is retaliating against what they are calling internet censorship. The Church of Scientology is currently pursuing a lawsuit against website Gawker for copyright infringement for their posting of the videos.

"Anonymous" includes computer experts that are already known for causing internet mischief. In recent days the group has defaced websites for local chapters of the Church of Scientology and has also fax-spammed those same offices. To explain their campaign against Scientology, the group has posted a YouTube video putting the Church on notice:

"Over the years, we have been watching you, your campaigns of misinformation, your suppression of dissent, your litigious nature. All of these things have caught our eye.

"We shall proceed to expel you from the Internet and systematically dismantle the Church of Scientology in its present form."

I was hoping there would be some threats to kidnap Katie from the mothership and release her back on earth.

Click HERE to see the video.

[photo: People.com]

Tom Cruise and Son Connor: A Cut Above

sweatpantsmom — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:05:00 GMT

Tom Cruise took his son Connor out last week for a little male bonding at Wolfgang Puck's steak restaurant, Cut. There are steaks on Cut's menu that cost $160 - not your usual male bonding experience, where a couple of guys hit Hooters and scarf down a platter of chicken wings.

Connor is a really nice looking kid, and from what I've read seems pretty normal and well-adjusted. I wonder if he knows his dad's brain is in a jar in L. Ron Hubbard's library.

[photo: People.com]

Tom and Jerry: The Movie

sweatpantsmom — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:05:00 GMT

With Alvin and the Chipmunks being such a huge hit (why), it's about time to take the feline and the rodent live-action. And I know just the people to play the parts...

... BFFs Tom Cruise and Jerry Seinfeld, who have been spending lots of quality time together in New York lately. They started off by double-dating with their wives for dinner last week, and then Cruise and daughter Suri paid a visit to Seinfeld's garage. (That's what freakin' rich people do, visit each other's garages.)

The new duo have raised suspicions that Cruse is luring Seinfeld into his Scientolofreak web. Let's hope the cat doesn't get the mouse.

Bad Money: Critics Pan Katie Holmes Latest Performance

sweatpantsmom — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 20:35:00 GMT

The critics have spoken, and they're not fans of Katie Holmes' 'comeback' performance in the new comedy Mad Money. The film, which also stars Queen Latifah and Diane Keaton, was being touted as Holmes' first return to the big screen since marrying Tom Cruise and giving birth to daughter Suri. Looks like Tom's latest on-screen performance is the one to watch these days.

In one of the more caustic reviews, a New York Post critic calls the movie “the most cringe-making return since Love Boat: The Next Wave" and saves his harshest criticism for Mrs. Cruise. “Holmes, with Alice Cooper hair and crazy Jim Carrey eyes, looks terrible and acts worse, unless this movie is unintentionally a lobotomy documentary,” the reviewer writes. “Whatever could have happened to her in the last couple of years to zap the talent out of her like this?”

I haven't seen the movie, but judging by the trailers I have to agree. Did anyone see Holmes in her well-reviewed film Pieces of April? Rent this movie, and tell me that the girl hasn't been brainwashed and talent-washed since then.

[photo: USmagazine.com]

Tom Cruise Scares The Crap Out Of Me

sweatpantsmom — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 22:15:00 GMT

Forget Cloverfield, Saw IV, The Eye - those 'scary' movies are nothing compared to the creepfest that is Tom Cruise accepting his Freedom Medal of Valor award. Watch as he tells all us lost souls how he saved America after 9/11 - without even asking for permission! See the freakishly possessed look in his eyes! See the hands gesturing menacingly! Run for your lives!

If you want to give yourself a good scare I suggest you pull up your chair, pour yourself a nice cup of Thetan tea and watch the entire video. I wonder how many tasers it takes to stop an out-of-control Scientologist?

UPDATE: The video I wanted to post has been pulled from YouTube by evil underlords, but you can view it on Gawker and Defamer. Go. Now.

Is Will Smith a Scientologist or Just Cheap?

Whit Honea — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 23:16:00 GMT

Will Smith recently give a "gift" to the crew of his upcoming film Hancock. He gave cards that are good for a free personality test from the Church of Scientology. The keyword being "free." The only difference between his gift and the coupon book that my kids gave me for Christmas is that their gift was homemade, and unlike the crew of Hancock, I'll actually use mine- redeemable for hugs and a back-wax? I ain't passing that up.

Smith, whose wife and best buddy (not the same person) are both Scientologists, has long sworn that he was a free man and not affliated with the group. Me doth think he protests too much.

Photo: NYDailyNews

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