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Displaying all articles tagged:
Cults
culture
May 28, 2020
What Exactly Is a ‘TikTok Cult’?
Thankfully, it’s not as sinister as it sounds.
By
Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz
crime
Feb. 11, 2020
The Alleged Mastermind of the Sarah Lawrence ‘Cult’ Has Been Charged
The federal prosecution of Larry Ray stemmed from a
New York
investigative story.
By
Hannah Gold
nxivm
Nov. 7, 2019
What It Was Like to Date a Cult Leader
Toni Natalie dated Keith Raniere in the years before he formed NXIVM. Her book about that experience, called
The Program
, is out now.
As told to
Katie Heaney
science of us
Apr. 24, 2019
What Kind of Person Would Join a Sex Cult?
Cult expert Janja Lalich explains the draw of Keith Raniere, the leader of the sex cult known as NXIVM.
By
Katie Heaney
fixations
Aug. 27, 2018
I Think About This a Lot: The Beauty Habits of This Possible Cult Leader
Teal Swan is a controversial self-made guru who calls herself “the spiritual catalyst” — but what I can’t stop thinking about are her pores.
By
Maureen O'Connor
wild wild country
May 24, 2018
When You Find Out Your Parents Met in a Cult
All thanks to Netflix’s
Wild Wild Country
.
As told to
Emilia Petrarca
behind the scenes
Apr. 24, 2018
Bhagwan’s Doctor Gives His Take on
Wild Wild Country
And that time Sheela tried to have him killed.
By
Anna Silman
true crime
Mar. 30, 2018
Actress Denies Claims She Was a Recruiter for Alleged ‘Sex Cult’
“The accusations that I was in the ‘inner circle’ or recruited women as ‘sex slaves’ are blatantly false.”
By
Sarah Spellings
true crime
Mar. 27, 2018
Founder of Alleged ‘Sex Cult’ Arrested and Charged With Sex Trafficking
Women in Nxivm were reportedly branded and referred to as “slaves.”
By
Gabriella Paiella
self-help
Dec. 13, 2017
Man Claims Self-Help Group He Joined Is Actually a Sex Cult
A new lawsuit alleges Gratitude Training, which offers personal development seminars, is a cult.
By
Lisa Ryan
apocalypse later
Oct. 8, 2015
What Happens When the World Doesn’t End
How doomsday cults regroup after a failed prophecy.
By
Melissa Dahl
cults
July 7, 2015
What’s Your Spin Instructor Like Outside of Class?
Thanks to E!, we’re about to find out.
By
Allison P. Davis
cults
May 15, 2015
Andrew Keegan’s Cult Served Illegal Kombucha
Pretty much the most L.A. thing to ever happen in L.A.
By
Allison P. Davis
cults
Mar. 16, 2015
The FLOTUS Enjoys Workout Cults As Much As You Do
Maybe she’ll try Barry’s next!
By
Allison P. Davis
cults
Jan. 8, 2015
SoulCycle Promotes Bloodlust Among Riders
Ride (in front) or die.
By
Allison P. Davis
10 commandants i hate about you
Aug. 15, 2014
Your ’90s Crush Object Has Started a Straight-Up Cult
Worship at the religion of Andrew Keegan.
By
Maggie Lange
look of the day
July 24, 2014
Kesha Wore a Catsuit on
Good Morning America
“Kitty cat cult gear.”
By
Erica Schwiegershausen
cults
June 10, 2014
Craft All You Want, You’ll Never Be Martha Stewart
The Martha complex.
By
Allison P. Davis
celebrity revelations
Nov. 4, 2013
Michelle Pfeiffer Accidentally Joined a Cult
But maybe it was just a gym?
By
Allison P. Davis
cults
Aug. 12, 2013
SoulCycle Will Soon Take Even More of Your Money
You
just can’t help it.
By
Charlotte Cowles
cults
Nov. 11, 2009
Marc Jacobs: Louis Vuitton Customers Are ‘Almost Crazy’
So that explains why the label is doing so well in These Times.
By
Amy Odell