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Even in 2018, Scientology is still selling L. Ron Hubbard like he had the universe figured out

It’s true that church leader David Miscavige has made a lot of changes to Scientology over the 30-plus years that he’s been in charge. But some things never change. We were struck by that thought when one of our helpers sent over the latest copy of Source magazine, which is intended to get Scientologists excited […]

Conan O’Brien to Danny Masterson in ’04, after rape claim was settled: ‘I’ve heard about you’

Oh my, what a gem one of our tipsters dug up for us today. It’s video from a December 2004 appearance by Danny Masterson, who was then playing “Hyde” on That ’70s Show, on Conan O’Brien’s late night talk show, and they got into some randy […]

It’s Scientology TV ad season as the Super Bowl approaches — here’s what to expect

[Get ready for young people having epiphanies on your TV]

It’s always fun, this time of year, to see the reactions when people unfamiliar with the idea of David Miscavige’s PR aspirations suddenly realize they’ve seen a Scientology ad on their television, and they take to Twitter to have the mother of all […]

Scientology’s original case of ‘disconnection’ — L. Ron Hubbard and his doting mom and dad

We’re so glad to kick off 2018 with a new piece from historian Chris Owen. We think you’re really going to enjoy his look at L. Ron Hubbard’s family […]

Scientology watchers, start making your plans for HowdyCon 2018 in the Windy City!

It’s awfully cold here in New York for the new year, but we want you to start thinking about the summer solstice and consider joining us for our annual meet-up!

In 2016, we held our first “HowdyCon” meeting, and this June we’ll be going for convention number three in one of our favorite cities on the […]

Scientology’s 2017: Another year is in the books at the Underground Bunker!

Just a few hours remain in this wild year of 2017, and we have a lot to get through today before we welcome in 2018 tonight with the help of Observer and our HowdyCon poster for […]

While Scientology struggled, David Miscavige upped his game in 2017

We’re continuing to look back at 2017’s most significant stories here at the Underground Bunker and today it’s a flashback to October in our annual Scientology […]

Scientology sues Laura DeCrescenzo in latest plot to kill her 8-year forced-abortion claim

[Eric Lieberman and Bert Deixler]

From the “you have to be kidding us” department, we have this last-minute 2017 news. A week ago, Scientology’s attorneys Eric Lieberman and Bert Deixler filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of the Church of Scientology International in California.

The defendant? Laura […]

Joy Villa on the prospect of Trump going after Scientology’s tax-exempt status: ‘Nope’

Scientology celeb Joy Villa is getting a ton of ink this week for her complaint that former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski slapped her butt inappropriately at a social gathering in November. […]

Looking back at July ’17: How a billionaire set up psych drugs to fuel Scientology into the future

[Bob and Trish Duggan, their trophy, and David Miscavige]

We’re continuing to look back at 2017’s most significant stories here at the Underground Bunker and today it’s a flashback to July in our annual Scientology […]

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