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As Leah Remini’s second season approaches, more Scientology survivors are opening up

[Anne at 17 and the “Founding” Church of Scientology in Washington DC]

You probably heard yesterday that A&E’s remarkable series, Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath, will return for season two on August 15 at 9 pm. We were just with Leah Remini and Mike Rinder a few days ago, and we can tell you that […]

Tommy Davis’s Hollywood experiment is apparently over as he moves to Splitsville

[Tommy Davis and Jessica Feshbach in better days]

We heard from a tipster several months ago that things were changing in a big way for former Scientology spokesman Tommy Davis, but we had a hard time confirming it. At one point we even put out a public request for help, but to no avail. Now, however, […]

VIDEO: ‘Scientology Kills’ protest at Dublin concert enrages Jive Aces musician

[John McGhee brooks no jive]

We spent a full day yesterday on a project we hope to tell you about soon. We just have time to post a video sent to us from John McGhee, who had an interesting encounter this week in […]

Our man in Ireland ponders Scientology’s big plans for the Emerald Isle

[Scientology’s latest acquisition in Ireland]

What is going on in Ireland? Scientology was practically finished off there, and maybe because some of us pointed that out David Miscavige suddenly started a new set of initiatives there that seem completely superfluous. We thought we’d ask our man on Ireland’s west coast, Pete Griffiths, for his thoughts on […]

New book peels back the cover on Scientology celebs and their legendary acting coach

[Allen Barton, Jenna Elfman, and Milton Katselas]

We’ve mentioned Allen Barton, proprietor of the Beverly Hills Playhouse, numerous times here at the Bunker and at the Village Voice. Most recently, for his play Disconnection, which we heard great things about from some of our readers who attended performances in Los […]

Scientology’s ‘Drug-Free’ influence-peddling plans for New York on August 1, in detail

[Scientology volunteer John Eurell and a Rockland County Sheriff’s Deputy]

Rod Keller keeps an eye on Scientology’s front groups, and once again he’s got the goods on the Drug-Free World group and its gladhanding of law enforcement in New […]

Scientology’s ‘Block Party’ today in Clearwater: Sending a message to the Lucky Anchor?

[Clay Irwin is surrounded!]

It’s a warm Saturday afternoon in Clearwater, Florida. Are you nearby? Got a thirst that needs quenching? In a mood for a little Scientology watching as well?

We have just the […]

Whale watching update: Your 2017 mid-year guide to who’s keeping Scientology alive

Our thanks to the tipster who sent us the new issue of Scientology’s Impact magazine! We adore Impact, the official publication of the International Association of Scientologists, because it lets us see who are the big donors propping up Scientology as it faces so many challenges around the […]

Now that Neil deGrasse Tyson is up against Leah Remini for an Emmy, will he rethink Scientology?

You might have heard yesterday that Leah Remini’s A&E series Scientology and the Aftermath has been nominated for an Emmy award. Two nominations, actually. It’s up for “Best Informational Series or Special,” and for sound […]

Pastor’s ‘premature’ announcement of July 22 event causes A&E to cancel ‘Aftermath’ taping

[Pastor Willy Rice]

Clearwater, Florida Baptist preacher Willy Rice of Calvary Church had a bold statement to make about the Church of Scientology. The problem is, he might have made that statement too soon. Or at least, someone who works for him […]

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