Leah Remini Makes More Shocking Claims About Tom Cruise, Suri Cruise And Scientology

Posted on Mon Nov 2nd, 2015 10:43am PDT       By X17 Staff


Leah Remini broke her silence about her life in the Church of Scientology in a shocking 20/20 interview and there's a lot to talk about! Remini is sitting down and spilling secrets on the show, as well as her new memoir, “Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology."

“I know what my former Church-- how they deal with people who tell their story,” Remini told 20/20. “And so I wanted to be the one to say it.”

The actress, who left the church in 2013 after being involved in it for 30 years and says she gave $2.5 million, talked about how backlash over her behavior at Tom Cruise's 2006 wedding to Katie Holmes was a factor in her departure from the church.

In the interview, she discusses the backlash after Tom Cruise's lavish wedding to Katie Holmes at the Odescalchi Castle in Italy. The actress says the wedding created enormous divide between the “King of Queens” star and the Scientology hierarchy. Two factors in her rift were her questioning the whereabouts of head of Scientology's David Miscavige's wife, Shelly, at the wedding and coming between the church's desire to recruit her best friend Jennifer Lopez, who was also a guest at the nuptials.

“He [David Miscavige] is very, you know, charismatic,” Remini said. “He’s very powerful… he’s likable.”

In the book, the actress also recounted a tale of seven-month old Suri Cruise at the star-studded wedding. Apparently the baby was crying and no one was attending to her. Remini says she had to take care of the hungry baby but her actions caused quite a stir with guests.

The Church has also released a statement in response to the actress' newest claims. One statement to ABC News said Remini's "repeated ethical lapses and callous treatment of others led to an ecclesiastical review which resulted in her being expelled. She now regurgitates the tired myths the Church has repeatedly debunked, circulated by the same tiny clique of expelled former staffers bitter at having lost the positions they enjoyed before their malfeasance and unethical conduct were uncovered."

Sounds like the Church isn't happy!

On Monday, Remini also talked about Katie Holmes' divorce on Good Morning America."I know now [Holmes] did what she did, leaving [Scientology] the way that she did, because she had to protect her daughter, which, in a way, connects us now."

Remini also spoke about how she met her future husband, Angelo Pagan, and got him into Scientology.

“Had she been into Kabbalah or Buddhist, I would have done anything,” Pagan said. “Muslim? Hey, give me the Koran, let’s go. Baby, if it’s working for you, I’m in.”

Pagan and Remini left the church together and have been raising their daughter in front of the television on TLC's Leah Remini: It's All Relative.


 

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO - Kanye West Turns The Camera On The Paparazzi While Facetiming Kim

Posted on Mon Nov 2nd, 2015 9:53am PDT       By X17 Staff


He's gone from airport beat downs to smiley video chat sessions!

Kanye West arrived back in LA over the weekend, and the rapper was in such a cheerful mood that he even took a moment to joke around with our videographer at LAX and film him while having a FaceTime convo with wife Kim Kardashian! Forgive us Yeezy, but don't you think Kimmy K already knows what an awaiting photographer looks like? Either way, we just love when KW lets his guard down!

The Louis Vuitton Don has really mellowed out and become less of a diva since becoming a dad, but based on his recently released concert rider, he still has quite particular taste. Yeezus insists on black towels, mint-flavored dental floss, specially shaped vases and Kashi Go Lean cereal while on tour, TMZ reports.

Mr. West certainly seems content these days, and why wouldn't he be?! He married his dream girl, his fashion collection is selling out, and he has a son on the way!

 

Kylie Jenner And Tyga Grab Brunch The Morning After She Hosts A Wild Halloween Bash

Posted on Mon Nov 2nd, 2015 9:20am PDT       By X17 Staff


Everyone knows greasy food is the best remedy after a long night!

Kylie Jenner and her boyfriend Tyga grabbed brunch at Lovi's Delicatessen in Calabasas on Sunday morning, and the reality star looked so fresh faced that we would have never been able to tell she was up until the wee hours hosting a Halloween bash at Bootsy Bellows nightclub the night before.

The 18-year-old dressed as a sexy snow angel one night and a warrior princess the other, and it was clearly a good excuse to show off her bangin' bod. Ky has been opting to go more fresh faced in recent weeks, and we're wondering if that has anything to do with her recent confession that she wishes she was more average?

"I dream about being normal. I never wish to have somebody else's life - I was meant to have this life for a reason, and I'm going to make the best out of it. But I have normal friends. I sit at my house, and they practically live with me, and I watch them get ready to go to a high school party, hang out with their friends, go to concerts," she wrote on her website.

How's this for a Kylie Jenner challenge - shop at Forever 21, live in a one bedroom apartment, and fly coach! Then she can know what it feels like to be normal!

 

Nick Carter And Wife Lauren Kitt Carter Are Expecting A Son

Posted on Mon Nov 2nd, 2015 8:59am PDT       By X17 Staff

Nick Carter and wife Lauren Kitt Carter are expecting a son!

The former Backstreet Boys singer revealed the news on Monday’s Dancing with the Stars, after reports first popped up last week that the couple were expecting their first child together.

“We’ve been trying to have a baby for about a year now. It’s been rocky, to be quite honest with you. There have been times when we thought it wouldn’t happen,” Nick, 35, said. The couple married in April 2014.

Lauren is now 16 weeks pregnant with their son, and she previously suffered a miscarriage. “It was really hard on Nick. Just watching him get so excited about something, and see him get so hurt, it was hard,” she said.

“It still seems unbelievable,” Nick added in a statement after the show. “My wife and I are happy to personally announce that we are pregnant. It has been our dream to have a family together and we cannot wait to welcome our first child into the world.” Congrats!

 

Selena Gomez Presents Amy Schumer An Award At The Hollywood Film Awards

Posted on Mon Nov 2nd, 2015 8:25am PDT       By X17 Staff

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Hollywood's favorite funny lady had everyone in stitches when she accepted the Hollywood Comedy Award at 19th Annual Hollywood Film Awards in Beverly Hills on Sunday. The Trainwreck star was presented the honor by popstar Selena Gomez.

For the awards show, Amy donned a black cocktail dress, while the "Come & Get It" singer opted for a slinky blush pink Narciso Rodriguez's spring 2011 gown.

In her speech, the 34-year-old thanked the singer, "There are so many amazing women like Selena, who's like, “You know what? I’m going to be confident and I’m going to live to my potential and be really proud of my work and not fit into the mould that is so dated that we’ve been supposed to fit in the whole time."

The confident woman also said, "I’m also a sister and a daughter and a friend and an activist and a feminist, and a f***ing bada**. You can be all of those things."

Kill it, lady!

 

Jennifer Lawrence And Liam Hemsworth Are All Smiles At The Hunger Games Handprint Ceremony

Posted on Mon Nov 2nd, 2015 7:30am PDT       By X17 Staff


It's nearing an end of an era!

Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson got their hands dirty to cement the Hunger Games franchise in film history on Hollywood Boulevard over the weekend, and we can't believe that the final installment hits theaters soon and then it will be over. It sounds like J.Law can't believe it, either!

"I feel the impact of being part of such a huge movie that has meant so much for so many people. This character is overwhelmingly supportive of women, obviously, and this iconic. I don't feel a personal impact... I think if you ever become aware of that it takes away from that a little bit, it's the movie, and the characters…it's kind of like your avatar self," the actress told reporters of saying goodbye to her character Katniss Everdeen.

She's definitely left a permanent mark on fans!

 

Kim and Kanye Double Date With Kris And Corey

Posted on Mon Nov 2nd, 2015 7:00am PDT       By X17 Staff


Oh to be a fly on the wall for this meal!

Kim Kardashian and husband Kanye West joined Kris Jenner and her boy toy Corey Gamble for dinner at Bandera in LA last night, and it looks like the whole group got the memo to wear all black!

The pregnant reality star is nearing her due date and is starting to look more uncomfortable by the day, and she's even traded in heels for shower shoes at this point! They aren't any old pair of slides, though! If Kimmy K is going to wear unflattering footwear, they're obviously going to be $300 Givenchy ones!

The famous momager turns 60-years-old on Thursday, but somehow she's aging in reverse. How many grannies do you know with boyfriends as young as their children and looks as good as someone half her age? It's Kris Jenner's world and we're just livin' in it!

Check out this video of Kim being a good sport and posing for a pic with a fan... she really is one of the nicest celebs in the biz!

 

A Very Kardashian-Jenner Halloween

Posted on Sun Nov 1st, 2015 8:53am PDT       By X17 Staff




Kendall Jenner and a pal dressed as the ubiquitous Halloween pair Karl Lagerfeld and his cat Choupette last night at sis Kylie's party at Bootsy Bellows in Hollywood. Come on, guys -- the Karl costume's a bit played out at this point!

Tyga accessorized his scary costume with Yeezy Desert Storm boots (that's what we call 'em, anyway). And Kylie was so stealth, she managed to avoid the flashes of our cameras. But we did get a look at her costumes on Instagram -- a snow princess and then a quick change into Xena, Warrior Princess. Oh, and then there's a very ghoulish King Kylie in Tyga's new music video for the single "Dope'd Up" ...


So just where were sisters Kourtney and Kim on Halloween? Well, Kourtney was dressing up as a superhero with her kids Mason, Penelope and Reign and Kim was dressing up as ... herself! The reality star wore the floral dress she donned for the 2013 Met Costume Gala back when she was pregnant with Nori. Cute!


The day before, the sisters were all hard at work -- at the studio filming scenes for Keeping Up With the Kardashians. Kylie and Kourtney were in matching sweatshirt-as-dress/thigh-high boot combos, which we LOVE. And both have the bangin' bods to pull it off. Show off those thigh-gaps, ladies!


Meanwhile, Kim dressed her baby bump in monochromatic grey -- surprise, surprise. But if you find a formula that works, then work it!


 

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