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Is John Travolta Done with Scientology?

According to DailyMail.co.uk, Travolta is getting ready to put Scientology aside in the wake of his son’s death.

The Grease star and wife Kelly Preston, two of the most famed disciples of the Church of Scientology, are still in great pain, and must eventually accept their tragic destiny of losing their 16-year-old son, Jett, who died of a heart attack during a family vacation in the Bahamas last January.

The young boy had been suffering from epilepsy since childhood, but was not given medication to treat his condition, since the religion of Scientology generally opposes the use of medication. The sudden loss of his son has allegedly prompted Travolta to form doubts about his faith, which he has been following for the past 34 years.

According to Scientology expert Rick Moss, "There have been strong rumours coming out of Scientology that John Travolta is disappointed that the religion was not able to help his son more. It’s led him to question his faith."

However, Paul Bloch, a rep for the actor, denies the rumour. "There’s no change in the relationship between the Church of Scientology and John. He is a member and it’s as it was, now and forever," he declared. 
 

 

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Kelly Preston Returns To Work

The actress and wife of John Travolta, who lost her 16-year-old son in January, returned to the set of her new film Casio Jack, and believes that work helps her to deal with the grief, reports FemaleFirst.

Director George Hickenlooper said, "She wanted to do this to get back to work. She talked to me about her loss. She is deeply affected by it and brought that to her character."

Preston and Travolta, who also have a daughter, Ella Bleu, 8, are still mourning their son, Jett.

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Kelly Preston To Discuss Son’s Death

Since the sudden death of Jett at age 16, surviving parents Kelly Preston and John Travolta have been mourning his death in private.

In October, Preston will face the public to talk about her experience at a conference, held by Maria Shriver, for governors’ wives.

According to People, Preston took a long time to reflect before she agreed to participate in the event, which is intended to help women deal with grief, no matter what type of loss it is.

"If she can empower one other woman who feels like they can’t get out of bed, or get through the day, whatever the loss, it’ll be worthwhile sharing her story," Shriver said about Preston.

For the Grief & Resilience panel of the conference, Preston will be accompanied by Elizabeth Edwards and actress Susan St. James, who have also lost their sons.

The conference will take place on October 26-27.

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John Travolta Thanks Colleagues

Travolta was not involved in the promotion of his new film, Taking of Pelham 123, because he is still mourning the death of his son Jett, but wished to thank his colleagues, reports People.

On his Web site, the actor said that his friends have helped him alot. He wrote, "I join them to promote this wonderful film, and their unselfish efforts have allowed my family the additional time to reconcile our loss."

Travolta thanked the director, Tony Scott, for giving him the freedom to play this deranged character that hijacks a New York subway train. Travolta said, "This role as an actor gave me the chance to dispense with all moral and ethical limitations, and explore just how bad this character could really be." 

The actor also added that he was very happy with the work that he has accomplished. "I am very proud of the efforts we have all made in making this movie, and I want each and every one of you to enjoy it," he concluded.

Taking of Pelham 123 will hit theatres on Friday June 12.
 

 

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Leonardo DiCaprio and Oprah Winfrey Get Green

According to a new survey conducted to recognise Earth Day, DiCaprio and Winfrey were named as the celebrities who pay more attention to the environment than any others, reports Starpulse.com.

The poll was put together by GreenDaily.com and Bedo.com.  DiCaprio topped the list of the most green male stars, followed by Bono, Brad Pitt and Ed Begley Jr.

For the women, Winfrey was ranked number one, followed by Angelina Jolie, Hayden Panettiere, Gwyneth Paltrow and Heather Mills.

Singer Mariah Carey was named as the least green female star, and John Travolta had the dishonour for the men.

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Leonardo DiCaprio and Oprah Winfrey Get Green

According to a new survey conducted to recognise Earth Day, DiCaprio and Winfrey were named as the celebrities who pay more attention to the environment than any others, reports Starpulse.com.

The poll was put together by GreenDaily.com and Bedo.com.  DiCaprio topped the list of the most green male stars, followed by Bono, Brad Pitt and Ed Begley Jr.

For the women, Winfrey was ranked number one, followed by Angelina Jolie, Hayden Panettiere, Gwyneth Paltrow and Heather Mills.

Singer Mariah Carey was named as the least green female star, and John Travolta had the dishonour for the men.

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The Travoltas Dodging the Media

Since the tragic loss of their son Jett, which happened on January 2 during a trip to the Bahamas, the Travolta family has been keeping their distance from the cameras, reports People.

John and his wife, Kelly Preston, have been trying to keep a low profile in their own town, Ocala, Florida.

John Travolta’s long-time friend, Olivia Newton-John, said, "John is a strong man, but we want to leave him in peace. To lose a loved one – it’s the worst time in anyone’s life."

Another friend of the family revealed that the couple has turned to their Scientology faith to get through this tough time.

Recently, Travolta and his wife threw a birthday party for their daughter, Ella Bleu, who turned 9 on April 3.
 

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John Travolta Honours His Son

The actor and his wife, Kelly Preston, created the Jett Travolta Foundation, which will provide medical and emotional support to children in need, reports FemaleFirst.

The two stars suddenly lost their 16-year-old son, Jett, in January.  Travolta wrote on his official Web site, "The Foundation shall endeavour to use its resources specifically to assist and provide relief to children with vision, hearing, mobility, communication, behaviour learning impairments or other special medical, environmental, health or educational needs."

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Trailer for The Taking of Pelham 123

Columbia Pictures has launched the official Web site for the film The Taking of Pelham 123, for which the first trailer is posted.

In the film, directed by Tony Scott (Deja Vu, Spy Game), John Travolta plays the head of a band of four armed men who take passengers on the New York metro hostage. He threatens to kill them all if he doesn’t get his big ransom within the hour.

Denzel Washington is in charge of metro security, and will use his knowledge of the premises and the underworld to sabotage the criminals’ plans. The Taking of Pelham 123 is headed for theatres on June 12.

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A Nurse Arrested in Travolta Case

A nurse in the Bahamas, Tarino Lightbourn, was accused yesterday (January 26) of attempting to extort $25 million from John Travolta, reports People.

Lightbourn, 47, pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted extortion.  It is believed that the nurse conspired to collect money from Travolta following the death of his sixteen-year-old son, Jett.

According to prosecutor Bernard Turner, the police are searching for a certain document and believes that it will not be found if Lightbourn is released.

Lightbourn was the first nurse to arrive on the scene on January 2.  Jett Travolta had suffered a seizure and died from the incident.

Two other suspects, Pleasant Bridgewater and Obie Wilchombe, have been arrested in the extortion case.