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Teens storm Los Angeles Scientology centers and post blurry speedrun-style clips on TikTok, only to have most videos quickly removed and re-uploaded, including a Roblox recreation. The trend appears to have started with a March 31 video by user Swhileyy and has since spread through copycat clips showcasing lobby raids and rapid exits, highlighting how online stunts propagate across platforms and engage viewers.
A viral TikTok trend dubbed 'speed runs' has drawn crowds to the Church of Scientology’s LA HQ on Hollywood Boulevard, with dozens forcing entry, injuring staff, and triggering LAPD trespass reports, though no arrests have been made. The church denounced the incidents as trespass and disruption and said it is reviewing remedies. The trend appears linked to an 18-year-old content creator; critics like Leah Remini urged focusing on the church’s practices rather than spectacle.
A viral social-media trend has people speedrunning through Church of Scientology buildings on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, prompting the church to bolster security and remove exterior door handles to deter trespassing and safety concerns.
Video trends on TikTok and Instagram showing people speed-running through Scientology buildings in Hollywood prompted the church to remove door handles and restrict access, with police monitoring and reports of vandalism and potential hate-crime investigations; the church condemned the stunt as trespassing and endangering staff, while the trend’s originator and critics like Leah Remini urged participants to stop.
Teens using a viral ‘speed run’ format barged into two Hollywood Scientology buildings, racing through interiors and clashing with guards as cameras rolled, prompting enhanced security and LAPD inquiries into potential hate-crime activity; the church condemns the stunts as trespass and harassment, while critics view them as activism to pressure for transparency, amid broader concerns about safety and legality at religious centers.
An 18-year-old TikTok creator, Swhileyy, posted a brief “run” through a Hollywood Church of Scientology that went viral, turning it into a ‘deep run’ trend. He says it started as a joke and he didn’t intend to target the church, but copycats have escalated the stunt, prompting LAPD involvement and prompting concerns about safety. Swhileyy has declined collaborations, notes he hasn’t been contacted by Scientology or police, and says he isn’t chasing a Hollywood career; he did use video revenue to help people and insists the act wasn’t a call to action against Scientology, even as some imitators caused disruption.
Tom Cruise's low-flying helicopter at a Scientology event in East Grinstead caused chaos among residents and animals, highlighting concerns over his behavior and its impact on the community, amid ongoing scrutiny of his ties to Scientology and recent relationship changes.
Relationship experts warn Ana de Armas about potential challenges in her romance with Tom Cruise due to Scientology beliefs, emphasizing the importance of shared values and cautioning about the religion's complexities, with some former Scientologists predicting difficulties ahead.
Seth Rogen recounted a 2006 incident where Tom Cruise tried to recruit him and Judd Apatow into Scientology during a casual meeting, highlighting Cruise's strong commitment to the church and its influence on his public image, amidst ongoing rumors of his continued association with Scientology.
Seth Rogen recounted a 2006 incident where Tom Cruise tried to recruit him and Judd Apatow into Scientology during a casual meeting, highlighting Cruise's strong commitment to the church amid ongoing public scrutiny and rumors of his continued association with Scientology.
Insiders claim Tom Cruise believes Angelina Jolie is his "perfect match" and is planning to convince her to work with him, hoping to transition their friendship into a romance. Despite his involvement in Scientology, Cruise reportedly has no intention of pushing it on Jolie, understanding it could deter her.
As Katie Holmes's daughter, Suri Cruise, turns 18, new details about her divorce from Tom Cruise have emerged, suggesting that her concerns about the Church of Scientology were not the only reason for their split. Reports indicate that the church's intrusive presence in their lives and its influence on Cruise's previous marriage to Nicole Kidman played a significant role in Holmes's decision to end their marriage. Despite the Church of Scientology's denials, it seems that Holmes made the right decision for herself and Suri.
Suri Cruise, daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, turns 18 today, having spent most of her life away from her father after her parents' divorce in 2012. Katie Holmes filed for divorce, left Scientology, and moved with Suri to New York, shielding her from the public eye. Tom Cruise's adherence to Scientology led to estrangement from Suri, as the church reportedly does not recognize her as his daughter. Suri, now legally an adult, is expected to have the freedom to speak about her father and his beliefs.
Fashion designer Rebecca Minkoff has been filming for "Real Housewives of New York City," potentially causing controversy due to her ties to Scientology. It's uncertain how big a role she'll play on the show, but her involvement has already stirred up unease within the Bravo community. Minkoff's openness about her Scientology beliefs may lead to on-screen conflicts, and her association with Danny Masterson, who is serving time for rape, has also sparked concern among show insiders.
Suri Cruise, daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, turns 18 and remains estranged from her father, living a low-key life in Manhattan with her mother. Despite once being in the spotlight, Suri has been shielded from public attention by her protective mother. Tom Cruise has not seen Suri since 2012, and their estrangement is linked to Scientology. As Suri comes of age, she may have the freedom to speak about her father and their relationship. Scientology's influence on the family dynamics is a central theme, with former Scientologists speculating on the organization's impact on Suri and her mother.