By Stone Martindale Feb 21, 2007, 3:49 GMT
There are several credible sources rebuking the claim that Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony are not converting to the Scientology following.
02/08/2007 - Jennifer Lopez - and husband © David Gabber / Photorazzi
Roger Friedman of Fox News has been digging, and has revealed that "Lopez and Anthony were taking professional business meetings at Scientology's Celebrity Center in Hollywood."
Friedman claims that Anthony has done the "purification" course, described by Friedman as a "hopped up" sauna that supposedly "cures" all ills.
He claims Lopez "may have invested in the IRS-sanctioned religion thanks to infertility issues and difficulties in the couple's marriage."
Friedman paints a timeline, including the burgeoning friendship with the Cruises, noting Lopez and Anthony entered Scientology with Angelo Pagan, Leah Remini's husband.
Scientology's Hollywood modus operandi is its members hiring each other for projects; Pagan has had parts in Scientologist John Travolta's "Swordfish" and Scientologist Jenna Elfman's "Dharma & Greg," as well as in several episodes of "King of Queens."
Friedman further speculates that this would explain "Remini's sudden promotion into the Cruise inner circle," and the new cozy couple friendships being established.
Friedman declares their well-organized and orchestrated relationships are a "publicity stunt" to make the Cruises seem "normal."
Now we add to this mix David and Victoria Beckham. Victoria was listed a Katie's sylist for her Harpers Bazarre bizarre interview. Whether Posh and Becks drink the Scientology kool-aid remains to be seen.
Friedman notes that Scientology is "notable for recruiting stars at low points in their careers or personal lives," and "preying on uncertainty, instability or just plain fear by promising to fix life issues."
A source tells Friedman that they were invited to meet Lopez and Anthony at the Celebrity Center where they were putin 4 star accomodations. There, Anthony talked excitedly about the "purification" program while Lopez discussed career matters.
"They're in," the unnamed Friedman source said. "There's no doubt about it."
Lopez's father has been a Scientologist for 20 years, as recently revealed. Lopez's publicist, Leslie Sloane Zelnick.
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