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What is a ‘Scientology speedrun’ and why is social media suddenly obsessed with it?

The name is deceptive. It’s not about Tom Cruise in tight shorts, but the craze has racked up 90m views for one content creator

The Guardian - AU

Why is Everyone Trying to Globally Speedrun in Scientology Buildings?

TikTok has been filled with Scientology “speedrun” buildings. Hoardes of people crash into Scientology churches around the world, but for what? Why are people bragging about how far they’ve gone into these buildings, and what’s there to see? At one point, a man dressed as Gru from The Minions stood…

The Mary Sue

UK Scientology buildings targeted for ‘speed runs’ as TikTok trend spreads

Police see off gatherings of teenagers in London and Edinburgh after videos of similar stunts in US go viral

The Guardian - UK

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Woman exposes what actually happens inside viral L.A. Scientology building after she snuck in for fun—she didn’t expect what happened way after 

The Church of Scientology’s Hollywood Boulevard headquarters has long been speculated about and it’s currently having a moment as the center of a TikTok trend.

The Mary Sue

Teens storm Scientology church in New York in latest ‘speed running’ incident

Group broke through locked door to Manhattan church, damaging property and injuring a staff member, church says

The Guardian - US

Man Leads Over 20 'Christian Dwarves' to Raid the Scientology HQ in Los Angeles to Find Tom Cruise

A group of 'Christian dwarves' attempted a Scientology speedrun at its Los Angeles headquarters while holding signs referencing 'Xenu' and attempting to find Tom Cruise

International Business Times UK

Teens, TikTok, Trespassing: How Scientology churches across US became the latest target for Gen Z viral stunts

Around 50 teenagers forced their way into a Church of Scientology building in New York City, damaging property and injuring a security guard. The incident, linked to a social media trend called 'Scientology speed running,' involved coordinated trespass and aggression. Police are investigating similar disruptions reported in Los Angeles.

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Scientology ‘speed running’ trend has LA abuzz and church unhappy

Religious group ‘reviewing all available remedies’ after clips of young people rushing its buildings in ‘raids’ go viral

The Guardian - US

Inside 'Scientology speedruns,' the viral trend prompting the church to bolster security

A social media trend has people “speedrunning” through Church of Scientology buildings

The Independent UK

Church of Scientology is mad teens keep running through their centers and filming it for TikTok

The trend has caused so much trouble that the teen who reportedly started it has told copycats to stop

The Independent UK

Hollywood Scientology center pulls off a wild stunt to stop viral TikTok raids, and it may have just landed them in bigger trouble

Solved a problem, but created another.

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Nicole Kidman's Heartbreaking Reason for Risking a Reunion with Tom Cruise: 'My Kids Don't Call Me Mommy'

Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise are reportedly edging towards a private reunion with their adult children Bella and Connor, testing whether decades of distance and religious tension can finally give way to a fragile family peace.

International Business Times UK

Scientology Buildings Reportedly Removed Door Handles After Viral Speedrun Stunts Bring Disruption Inside

A viral TikTok 'speedrun' trend targeting Scientology buildings has led to reports of door handle removals, sparking safety and secrecy discussions in Clearwater, Florida.

International Business Times UK

Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise 'Ready to Break Bread' In First Major Reunion Since 2001 Split: Report

Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise are reportedly planning a private reunion with their children, Bella and Connor, marking a potential reconciliation after years of estrangement.

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Hollywood Scientology Buildings Locked? X Post Claims Church Doors Shut From the Inside to Stop the Viral Teen Speedruns

Teenagers are participating in viral 'speedruns' at Scientology buildings, prompting security measures and legal investigations. The trend highlights tensions between online culture and real-world safety concerns.

International Business Times UK

How Tom Cruise and John Travolta Allegedly Ended Their Bitter 30-Year Hollywood War

Tom Cruise and John Travolta have reportedly ended their long-standing feud, reconciling after years of rumored rivalry within Hollywood and the Church of Scientology.

International Business Times UK

Are Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise Getting Back Together? Keith Urban Divorce Allegedly Reconnected Them With Each Other

Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise are reportedly considering a rare reunion with their children Isabella and Connor following the actress's split from Keith Urban.

International Business Times UK

TikTok Video Goes Viral After Man Tests How Far He Can Run Inside Scientology HQ

A TikTok video of a man running through the Church of Scientology's Los Angeles headquarters has gone viral, with some viewers jokingly encouraging others to try it at the religion's other locations.

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“Seems Terrifying”: Fans Spot Bizarre Detail In Photo Of Tom Cruise Hugging Michael B. Jordan

“That’s that Scientology recruitment hug.”

The Independent UK

Church of Scientology not joining in on regeneration projects around its Clearwater headquarters, locals claim

Organisation has control of 200 buildings in the centre of Clearwater, many of which are shuttered and unused, generating tensions as city invests in major regeneration projects

The Guardian - UK

Louis Theroux’s 20 best documentaries: from Savile and Scientology to prisons and painkillers

He’s wrestled until he vomits, posed naked for adult photos and now he’s about to take on the manosphere for Netflix. We look back at the interviewer’s most jaw-dropping shows

The Times of India

“After Charlie was…”: Candace Owens ignites firestorm after claiming Erika Kirk’s “biggest donor” is a Scientologist

Candace Owens has stirred fresh controversy after claiming that Erika Kirk’s “biggest donor” is a Scientologist. The allegation, posted on X without evidence, has intensified tensions within conservative circles and Turning Point USA. Critics say the remark fuels religious suspicion and internal division, while supporters argue it raises questions about…

International Business Times UK

Hilary Duff Allegedly a Secret Member of 'Celebrity Cult' Scientology

Viral blind items and TikTok theories allege that Lizzie McGuire star Hilary Duff is a secret member of Scientology, citing her friendship with Alanna Masterson.

International Business Times UK

Trump Critics Alarmed As Leah Remini Warns Of 'Very Scary' Scientology Infiltration In Government

Leah Remini issues a stark warning regarding 'very scary' Scientology infiltration in the Trump government. As Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi and top donors enter the President's orbit, critics fear a repeat of the church's historic espionage tactics.

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Former business partner to Priscilla Presley alleges John Travolta youngest son is biologically a Presley

They were all in the Church of Scientology.

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