Leah Remini To Testify Against Scientology In Multi-Million Dollar Harassment Case

Posted on Thu Oct 3rd, 2013 12:09pm PDT       By X17 Staff

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Wow, she means business! Leah Remini is set to testify against the leader of the Church of Scientology, David Miscavige, in a multi-million dollar harassment lawsuit against the organization.

Apparently, Monique Rathbun, who is married to ex-Scientology former executive Marty Rathburn, filed the lawsuit in August this year, which also includes a restraining order against Miscavage. Over the summer the Dancing with the Star contestant made headlines with her very public exit from the controversial church and has subsequently spoken out about the celeb-studded church. In August, the former King of Queens star went to the police to file a missing person's report on Miscavige's wife, Shelly, who had not been seen in public for over six years. Police later confirmed that Shelly was "alive and well."

The news of Remini's testimony against the church comes as no surprise, as she has been a vocal about her issues with the organization since her rift.

According to the lawsuit:
    "[Rathbun] has been subjected to numerous, aggressive attempts to intimidate her … She has been targeted at home, at work, and anywhere else that she happens to be …She has been harassed, insulted, surveilled, photographed, videotaped, defamed, and humiliated to such a degree as to shock the conscience of any decent, law-abiding person."


Wow. Those are some pretty severe claims.

Remini is set to give her deposition on October 15th in Los Angeles, which Rathbun’s attorney confirmed to Scientology watchdog website The Underground Bunker.

 

Taylor Swift And Kelly Osbourne Have A Girls Night In And Bake Cookies

Posted on Thu Oct 3rd, 2013 11:52am PDT       By X17 Staff

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Who knew Kelly Osbourne and Taylor Swift were so boring baking buddies?

Last night the ladies had a mellow get together at Taylor's pad, and Kelly tweeted the pics above and wrote, "#GirlsNight baking with @taylorswift13 you guys have no idea how good Taylor is at cooking! #shocked ... Our home made chocolate peppermint cookies are amazing! @clairewinter @taylorswift13 In home made foodie heaven."

Kelly's pal Claire Kislinger joined the girls, and Kelly added, "#NewGirlGroup we are #TheCulinaryPatienceTurtles."

Taylor started building up her collection of cook books several years ago, so by now we're guessing she's an expert! Back in 2011 she said in an interview, "I really love reading Barefoot Contessa cookbooks. And you know when you go into the stores and there's [a book like] How To Make Great Sandwiches and you’re [thinking], 'Who buys those?’ I buy those! I’m seeing a book of 100 Ways to Make Cupcakes. I buy that.” We bet!

 

Kendall Jenner Shows Off Her Slim Figure To Grab Frozen Yogurt

Posted on Thu Oct 3rd, 2013 11:20am PDT       By X17 Staff

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She looks incredible!

Kendall Jenner put her model body on display to grab frozen yogurt in Calabasas yesterday, and the aspiring catwalker certainly has what it takes to make money off her looks!

The teenage reality star donned skintight white jeans and a crop top to grab her sweet treat, and even though she's rail thin, she's still got a booty!

We wonder what the 17-year-old thinks of all her family's drama?!

Between chatter of Khloe's divorce drama with Lamar and her own parents alleged separation, the brunette beauty must be glad she's almost 18 and independent!

 

Sinead O'Connor Pens Open Letter To Miley Cyrus Warning Not To Let Music Industry "Prostitute" Her

Posted on Thu Oct 3rd, 2013 10:41am PDT       By X17 Staff

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For some odd reason, Sinead O'Connor has taken it upon herself to write a very long, very odd open letter to Miley Cyrus, warning the controversial star "not to let the music business make a prostitute of you." Well look at Sinead O'Rebellion with her words of wisdom!

The lengthy response is a reaction to the news that Miley's headline-making video "Wrecking Ball" was inspired by O'Connor's classic video "Nothing Compares 2 U."

The Irish singer wrote:
    "I am extremely concerned for you that those around you have led you to believe, or encouraged you in your own belief, that it is in any way "cool" to be naked and licking sledgehammers in your videos. It is in fact the case that you will obscure your talent by allowing yourself to be pimped, whether it’s the music business or yourself doing the pimping."


O'Connor's iconic video shows a close-up of the pale-faced songstress singing as tears stream down her face, much like portions of the "Wrecking Ball" video.

In the letter, O'Connor says while she is flattered that Miley emulated her video, she warns that her life is a cautionary tale. O'Connor continues: "Your records are good enough for you not to need any shedding of Hannah Montana. She’s waaaaaaay gone by now. Not because you got naked but because you make great records."

For those of you who haven't kept tabs on the singer, in 2011 O'Connor was married for a mere 16 days before announcing via the Internet it was over and recounted a strange wedding night involving accidentally taking drugs. The next week, she unleashed countless announcements on the Interwebs stating that the couple, who had only been together for three months total, had reunited. Needless to say, her past and present is quite bizarre. And we aren't sure one hit song and a mess of controversy makes her qualified to give Miley any career insights.

The recently single Miley, who's clearly wearing her sassy pants, fired back at O'Connor, tweeting, "Before Amanda Bynes.... There was.... " and then posted a screen grab of O'Connor's most recent tweets.

Ha! we love that the Bangerz singer isn't taking this well meaning but un-called-for letter lying down.

Keep clicking through to read O'Connor's letter to Miley in its entirety.

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Lady Gaga, Kerry Washington, Pharrell And More Celebs Tweet Support Of Obamacare

Posted on Thu Oct 3rd, 2013 10:00am PDT       By X17 Staff

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Celebs just can't get enough of Obamacare! Despite the shutdown of the federal government, Obamacare is in full effect and A-list stars like Lady Gaga, Amy Poehler, Olivia Wilde and Pharrell have already pledged their allegiance to Obamacare on Twitter and are urging others to "get covered" by the Affordable Health Care Act. Famous faces and community groups reached out to social media to help spread the word on President Barack Obama's revolutionary and hotly disputed act.

Pharrell, Alyssa Milano and Kerry Washington all reached out to young adults via Twitter, hoping to inspire their interest in the new subsidized health plan. Sexy ladies Lady Gaga, Olivia Wilde and Amy Poehler kicked it up a notch and got all DIY about it and tweeted out pics with handmade signs that said "#GetCovered" in an attempt to urge others to sign up for the plan.

Musician John Legend wrote on his twitter, "F the shutdown. The Health Insurance Marketplace is now open in every state. Don't wait another day to #GetCovered!"

Grunge legends Pearl Jam tweeted to their more than 2 million followers, "If you want to make sense of the whole healthcare thing, or just want to #GetCovered, check out http://www.healthcare.gov #KnowYourOptions."

The Obama administration is hoping sign up least 2.7 million young, healthy Americans in the first year to offset the costs of sicker beneficiaries. Let's hope all this star power gets the word out!

 

Brad Pitt Reveals Producing Mantra: "Game On, F***ers"

Posted on Thu Oct 3rd, 2013 9:35am PDT       By X17 Staff

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He can do anything he wants at this point!

Brad Pitt recently opened up to the Hollywood Reporter about his foray into producing and his choice of movie projects, and the A-list star confessed he doesn't let a little criticism faze him!

Explaining how the mantra at his Plan B production company is, "Game on, f***kers", the World War Z star revealed that he's finding joy in being behind the camera these days.

"As I get older, I am enjoying more the producorial side of things - not being so forefront in the camera - the creativity of putting the pieces together," he told the mag.

His company's new film 12 Years A Slave is already generating Oscar buzz, so clearly he's doing something right!

 

Gwyneth Paltrow Passionately Kisses Mark Ruffalo In Thanks For Sharing Clip

Posted on Thu Oct 3rd, 2013 9:00am PDT       By X17 Staff




Let's hope her husband isn't the jealous type!

Gwyneth Paltrow and Mark Ruffalo enjoy a pretty epic makeout in the new Thanks for Sharing trailer, and we have a feeling this movie is going to be a hit!

The flick centers upon Paltrow's character Phoebe, who is struggling to come to terms with her boyfriend's sex addiction. The pair meet at a party then become boyfriend and girlfriend before Phoebe is made aware of his issues.

It's nice to see the Goop queen branching out into different roles!

 

Khloe Kardashian Grabs Dinner After A Busy Day Of Filming

Posted on Thu Oct 3rd, 2013 8:59am PDT       By X17 Staff

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She never stops! Then again, with everything she has going on in her life at the moment, it seems like Khloe Kardashian's busy schedule is helping distract her from the negativity surrounding her marital troubles with Lamar Odom.

After squeezing herself into a sexy black dress and showing off her nips, Khloe changed into yet another outfit on Wednesday evening and grabbed dinner with some girlfriends at Kate Mantilini in Woodland Hills.

But now we're wondering if Khloe is going to file for divorce ... or even go through with selling her home, for that matter. Last night she tweeted:
    "Promise me u’ll always remember: u’re braver than u believe. I am brave because of u. The love u gave made me brave. All we need is love#KKO ... Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Never allow anyone to take YOUR spirit away from you. Misery loves company."


What does the first part mean?! Is she reconciling with Lamar?!

 

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