Here's something Tom Cruise won't be watching in the near future: filmmaker Ian Halperin's His Highness Hollywood.

You may recall Halperin's name from his book, Hollywood Undercover, in which he infiltrates Scientology to expose the group's anti-gay agenda. Highness takes that mission one step further to explore the trials and tribulations of being a gay actor in Hollywood.

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Those Scientologists sure are sneaky.

Members of the "religion's" Toronto branch used the city's gay pride celebrations to disseminate their out-of-this world holy word, The Dianetics, which equates same-sex desire with mental illness and advocates reparative therapy for those afflicted with the gay. Of course, we shouldn't be surprised by such activities - some say the group offed founder L. Ron Hubbard's son for being bent.

Before you get too worried about susceptible homos, however, rest assured that the anti-Scientological activists of Anonymous Toronto were on hand to thwart the group's evil deeds. And, apparently forgetting their harmonious public image, the Scientologists got nasty - and a bit violent - with the activists.

An Anonymous member sent over an explanatory video on Scientology's anti-gay agenda and some footage from the pride battles, including when Scientological leader Yvette Shank telling the activists "we can find out where you live." Eeks!

Watch it, after the jump.

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Acto Jason Beghe has been having a hell of a time getting the Church of Scientology to return his calls.

This should come as no surprise - the former follower recently turned whistle blower and told all about how the unbelievable "religion" blamed his car accident on his gay pal.

Obviously the Scientological leaders aren't ones to cooperate with turn-coats, but Beghe's determined to get his way.

And he'll write as many livid letters as it takes.
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Actor Jason Beghe's found fresh fame this week when he came out against Scientology.

Above you'll hear Beghe railing against the religion's false promises, ie: properly pious people can't be hurt, but we'd like to highlight another anecdote. According to him, church leaders blamed his car accident on the actor's gay friend.

Beghe says the proof that Scientology was no longer working for him came when he was almost killed in a car accident. After the L’s, he points out, that shouldn’t happen. “A clear isn’t supposed to have a car accident. You’re supposed to be practically immortal.”

To the Scientologists, the accident was an indication that someone was “suppressing” Beghe. So they pulled him in for more interrogation.

“What about this gay person you’re friends with,” Beghe says one official asked him, implying that somehow the gay friend was causing Beghe’s clear state to be sabotaged. When Beghe objected, he says the official responded, “Well, he’s gay.”

We homos must bring bad mojo!

Scientologists may or may not have killed founder L. Ron Hubbards gay son, but they definitely frown on homosexuality.

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The Scientologists don't take kindly to negative press.

23/6 understands the dangers posed to intrepid journalists who insist on covering the out of this world religion. That's why the kooky, comedic kids came up with the "Balls-E-Meter," which rates various outlets and their coverage of Scientology's wackiness.

We would publish the chart, but it's made with real - shaved! - testicles, so…well, you know, it's not so safe for work. It is, however, hilarious!

The Scientological shit keeps flying!

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A reader sent us this video of regular Joes sticking it to Mr. Tom Cruise.

And, yes, more than a few people mention his dubious sexuality - one woman insists that Cruise practices Scientology's deep commitment to racial equality: "He sucks black cock, he sucks Indian cock…"

Stars really are just like us!

Meanwhile, in other Cruise-tastic news, the kids over at Gawker features an uproarious video: Tom Cruise On Tom Cruise, Gay.

It's raining Scientology books!

First came Andrew Morton's Tom Cruise tell-all, now author Ian Halperin turns his attention to the out-of-this-world religion. Hollywood Undercover chronicles Halperin's adventures as a "gay actor" trying to join the church, which he says promised to cure him of his homosexuality. From the peppy press release:

In Hollywood Undercover, New York Times bestselling author Ian Halperin poses as a gay actor to infiltrate the Church, which has long been rumoured to promise a “cure” for homosexuality.
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In Halperin’s rollicking first-hand account — where he seeks the Church’s advice about how to become a movie star — he recounts his bizarre tour of the Scientology Celebrity Centre on Hollywood Boulevard and his visit to world headquarters where a Church cameraman documents his every move from behind a bush, and where an official offers to turn him straight through a series of courses called “auditing.”

Halperin also tracked down former Scientologist Michael Pattinson, who left the religion after eighteen years.

There's so much more after the jump…

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Despite years of denials, In Touch decided to stoke the fires of Tom Cruise's dubious sexuality. Rather than relying on the actor's heterosexual claims, however, the tab-rag decided to take the word of a former porn star. Via Popnography:

Though Tom's camp has repeatedly denied the talk, it has persisted over the years, with two men even claiming to have had affairs with him — tales which Tom was willing to challenge in a court of law. Now, after conducting an extensive investigation of the gay rumors, porn star-turned-private investigator Paul Barresi is speaking to In Touch about his findings. "Everything I've found and everything I know points to Tom being heterosexual," Paul tells In Touch.

Barresi claim to have spoken with two men who claimed to have bedded Cruise. One man, says Barresi, came clean, while the other demanded cash money. The PI goes on to speculate that the rumors came from disgruntled Scientologists: "I believe the rumors about Tom being gay come from his detractors-most of whom are former Scientologists… He is the biggest target.” We're still not convinced.

Tom Cruise and his mindless missus, Katie Holmes got down and real funky at Sunday's Beckham bash.

From Us Weekly:

…The real showstopper came when the DJ played “Old Time Rock & Roll,” prompting Cruise to re-enact his famous scene from Risky Business. At one point, he got on his back and kicked his legs in the air, just like in the movie!

In real life, however, the star kept his pants on.

Thank L. Ron!

John Travolta had plenty to say to NY Times journo Jesse Green. Like what? Well, he again defended Scientology's allegedly homophobia, “Scientology is one of the least homophobic religions. It’s not very interested in the body at all.” Except restricting it, of course.

The Hairspray star's words fall a little flat after Green's wry opening:

We had only just met, but John Travolta, big and handsome and hypnotic, was fondling the lapel of my navy blue blazer. “Ooh, what a great idea to match this with a cobalt blue shirt,” he cooed. “I wouldn’t have thought of that.”

You're a good actor, Travolta, but not that good.

Some theatrical gay activists are taking on the musical remake of John Waters' cult classic, Hairspray. It seems the drama-ramas are making some drama over Scientologist John Travolta's dual roles as Edna Turnblad and Arvin Hodgepile. As you know, those crazy scientologists don't believe in medicine, faggotry or fun of any flavor.

Now Washington Blade managing editor Kevin Naff's helping rally the troops for a good old fashioned boycott. He tells MSNBC:

Travolta, a prominent Scientologist, has no business reprising an iconic gay role, given his [religion’s] stance on gay issues. It’s well known that Scientology rejects gays and lesbians as members and even operates reparative therapy clinics to ‘cure’ homosexuality.

Naff goes on to suggest that Divine, who originated the roles, is "spinning in her grave". Um, Naff obviously doesn't know Divine. That bitch is probably gathering strength to reanimate, eat her way out of her grave and wreak havoc on all of Tinsel Town. Except West Hollywood, of course…

• The Britney and Kevin sex tape is up for auction. Real or fake, we think we should be paid $1,000,000 to see Kevin Federline bare ass naked. Not the other way around. [My E Bid]

• Gay English and Welsh couples are now allowed to adopt little rugrats of their own. [Reuters UK]

• We don’t think the rumors about Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes’ baby being the reincarnated gay son of L. Ron Hubbard are true. That would imply that the baby might actually be Cruise’s. [NY Post].

• Our favorite political ally, Barney Frank, comes out swinging against the army for not doing enough about queer soldier Kyle Lawson's gay-bashing a few months back. You don't want to piss this queen off. [Advocate]

• Something always did seem a bit bitchy about the dad in Family Circus. [World of Wonder]