TO PARAPHRASE the Hal David and Burt Bacharach song: If you see me walking down the street and I start to wince, walk on by.

Gerard Ryan of the Church of Scientology’s Mission of Dublin makes so many factual errors in his letter ( Letters, February 4) denouncing me. He writes: “Mr Sweeney’s false claims were put to the Supreme Court in the UK in 2013.” Not true.

Contrary to what John Sweeney claims ( ‘Why Scientology is so alien to me’, February 3) the core teachings (not beliefs) of Scientology are contained in the 18 basic books and 15 audio lecture series that constitute the foundations of our religion. 

Hollywood stars have paid tribute to Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, who was found dead in his apartment with what officials said was a needle in his arm.

Actor Tom Cruise has dropped a $50m (€36.5m) defamation lawsuit against a German media company that published a report saying that the Hollywood star had “abandoned” his daughter, Suri, after his divorce from actress Katie Holmes.

Tom Cruise allegedly tried to convert Penelope Cruz to Scientology, according to a new documentary.

ELVIS Presley’s daughter is releasing an album today. Storm and Grace is Lisa Marie’s third, but the first in which she has found her voice.

Tom Cruise is reportedly ready to cut his links with Scientology to win back ex-wife Katie Holmes.

Tom Cruise has been branded a victim of Scientology by the founder of the religious group's great grandson.

Tom Cruise reportedly has "issues" with a new movie thought to be based on the founder of Scientology, L. Ron Hubbard.

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes have reached a settlement in their divorce, her lawyer said today.

Katie Holmes has every reason to fear what will happen to her six-year-old daughter Suri if she was to be taught by the Church of Scientology.

Tom Cruise’s lawyer says the actor will file a rival divorce case but he will not reveal where.

The final straw in Katie Holmes’ decision to file for divorce was that she was convinced Tom Cruise was going to send their six-year-old daughter Suri to a hardcore Scientology organisation known as Sea Organisation, according to celebrity website, TMZ.

TOM CRUISE is 50 today.

Revenues have continued to decline at the Irish branch of the Church of Scientology as it remains deep in the red, figures show.

Juliette Lewis claims she was saved by Scientology.

John Travolta has denied he has abandoned Scientology.

Friends of John Travolta are concerned for the reclusive star. 'The Taking of Pelham 123' actor has been taking midnight drives in a golf cart alone across his Jumbolair estate in Florida.

Actor Tom Cruise claims that Scientology helped him overcome dyslexia.

Tom Cruise and leading retail website Amazon have blasted claims the actor was behind a decision to stop selling a controversial book about the Church of Scientology.

Germany is dropping its pursuit of a ban on Scientology after finding insufficient evidence of illegal activity, security officials said.

David Beckham has brushed off reports his Hollywood pal Tom Cruise is trying to convert the sports star and his wife Victoria to Scientology.

Katie Holmes made her Broadway debut in 'All My Sons' last night, and husband Tom Cruise thought it was a knockout.

WHEN Shakespeare wrote that all the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players, he had the acting profession pretty well sized up. The genius is in the writing and the direction, not the performing.

George Clooney has urged Hollywood pal Tom Cruise "make fun of himself" and broaden his appeal to movie audiences.

Leaked videos of Tom Cruise singing the praises of Scientology were good publicity for the controversial religion, church elders have confirmed.

Actress Kirstie Alley "would be dead" without Scientology, according to a video clip promoting the faith.

WEBSITES associated with the Church of Scientology were intermittently unavailable yesterday after an internet group calling itself Anonymous declared war on the controversial organisation.

THE Church of Scientology accused a German newspaper of being “grossly irresponsible” yesterday for publishing comments by a historian comparing a speech by Hollywood star Tom Cruise to one by a Nazi minister.

The Church of Scientology has today accused a German newspaper of being "grossly irresponsible" for publishing comments by a historian comparing a speech by Hollywood star Tom Cruise to one by a Nazi minister.

Tom Cruise's producer partner Paula Wagner has slammed the Hollywood star's critics, insisting the actor has become a victim of religious prejudice because he is a Scientologist.

A four-year-old video of Tom Cruise talking about his belief in Scientology has been leaked on the internet. (See below story for link to footage.)

A new biography of Tom Cruise claims he was encouraged to end his marriage to Nicole Kidman by Scientology bosses.

Tom Cruise has become the Church Of Scientology's second-in-command, according to a new biography.

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld has credited his Scientology faith for making him a better comic.

Rupert Everett has leapt to the defence of Tom Cruise after his Scientology beliefs recently sparked controversy in Germany.

Shooting began today in a forest outside Berlin of a film starring Tom Cruise as Germany's most famous anti-Hitler plotter.

The German military have banned filming of Tom Cruise's new movie at its bases because they object to the actor's Scientology religion.

Jennifer Lopez and Jim Carrey have laughed off reports their newfound friendship with Tom Cruise is proof of a burgeoning interest in his Scientology religion.

Will Smith has turned his back on pal Tom Cruise's efforts to convert him to Scientology because he doesn't want to upset his late grandmother.

Hollywood newlywed Tom Cruise has bought a house in Sussex, according to a report.

The priest of the Italian town where Tom Cruise married Katie Holmes on Saturday rang his church bells louder and for longer during the couple's ceremony, to voice his displeasure of their un-Christian ceremony.

Newlyweds Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes jetted off on honeymoon to the Maldives today after a fairytale wedding in a 15th century castle in Italy.