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Ryan Reynolds speaks on stage at A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Cure Parkinson's benefitting The Michael J. Fox Foundation on November 16, 2019 in New York City.

Ryan Reynolds didn't donate $27M 'Deadpool' salary to Parkinson's research, despite claims

Written by:
Laerke Christensen
June 23, 2026 The actor has worked with The Michael J. Fox Foundation since 2008 but there is no proof he made ...
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A film slate for The Godfather III is shown at auction.

Is new 'Godfather' movie in development? Not so fast

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Nur Ibrahim
May 27, 2026 A new book in "The Godfather" franchise is scheduled to be released in 2027.
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Overlaid on top of Michael B. Jordan holding an Oscar award while on stage is a fake X post attributed to him. It reads: "I'm good. Every time a successful Black man is winning, somehow you try to insert yourself into the moment and shift the narrative. Not happening here. I worked too hard for this to turn into something else. Respectfully... keep me out of it." There is a red Snopes "FALSE" logo at the right corner of the post.

Did Michael B. Jordan respond to Kim Kardashian asking if he was single?

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Emery Winter
March 24, 2026 The Oscar-winner also supposedly criticized Kardashian on X while rejecting her alleged advances.
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Helen Hunt, a white woman wearing a dress, attends the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

Did Helen Hunt give $3M in Oscars money to childhood teacher? Here's the truth

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Nur Ibrahim
March 23, 2026 There's no evidence supporting the story about the actor and her supposed teacher, "Miss Eleanor ...
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7 rumors about Chuck Norris we've gone toe-to-toe with over the years

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Jordan Liles
March 20, 2026 The martial arts master's life featured movie roles, "Walker, Texas Ranger," political activism, ...
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Did Jim Carrey use body double or clone to accept French award? Publicist denies conspiracy theory

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
March 6, 2026 Photographs and videos of Carrey at the César Awards also corroborate the actor attended the event.
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Posts claim photos show Sean Connery and Thomas Brodie-Sangster at age 34. They're almost right

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Joey Esposito
Feb. 16, 2026 Connery was actually a several months younger than Brodie-Sangster in the photos, based on evidence.
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Does image show Erika Kirk in new 'South Park' episode?

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Jordan Liles
Dec. 31, 2025 The alleged promotional teaser depicted the widowed Turning Point USA CEO standing with the show ...
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Rob Reiner after Rush Limbaugh's death: 'No scarcity of purveyors of disinformation'

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Joey Esposito
Dec. 20, 2025 But readers debated whether the tweet constituted an "attack."
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Watch out for rumor Helen Mirren announced $107M Netflix investment

Written by:
Megan Loe
Dec. 13, 2025 A similar false story about actor Bette Midler investing millions into Netflix also circulated o ...
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Did Steven Tyler send helicopters loaded with aid to Jamaica?

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Aleksandra Wrona
Nov. 3, 2025 The story claimed that within just 24 hours, Tyler organized a fleet of helicopters filled with ...
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Stevie Nicks organized rock tour in Charlie Kirk's memory?

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Jordan Liles
Oct. 2, 2025 Online users discussed a number of rumors involving singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks purportedly p ...
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Coca-Cola dropped Jimmy Kimmel after 'disgusting' comments about Charlie Kirk?

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Jordan Liles
Sept. 18, 2025 Online users shared this rumor following ABC's suspension of Kimmel's show. Here's the truth, as ...
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Stephen Colbert announced 'massive' wildlife rescue program for endangered elephants?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Sept. 2, 2025 According to the story, Colbert personally joined conservationists to help guide one of the firs ...
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A middle-aged white man with short brown hair and an open-mouthed smile.

Is this a real speech from Jim Carrey about 'world's deafening silence' on Gaza?

Written by:
Rae Deng
Sept. 2, 2025 Carrey supposedly said: "Palestine is not just a story of conflict. It is a living tragedy that ...
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Video shows Larry David's reaction to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement?

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Jordan Liles
Aug. 29, 2025 While the video of David on the "Today" show is real, it's circulating under misleading circumst ...
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A photo of a person frying chicken in a pot overlaid over a background of rain falling

Is frying food really behind the rain sounds you hear in movies?

Written by:
Emery Winter
July 28, 2025 There are a lot of ways people who make movies, TV shows and videos recreate the sound of rain. ...
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Checking claim Bruce Springsteen paid for funerals of Texas flood victims

Written by:
Joey Esposito
July 10, 2025 Online claim that Springsteen "stepped in" to help Texas flood victims is just the latest in a d ...
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Story of Eric Clapton paying funeral expenses of Texas flood victims doesn't hold water

Written by:
Anna Rascouët-Paz
July 8, 2025 Massive flooding blamed on heavy rains began in Central Texas on July 4, 2025, and continued for ...
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Did Paul McCartney refuse to celebrate Pride month?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
July 3, 2025 According to the rumor, McCartney said in 2025, "I don't celebrate it. I won't. WOKE doesn't des ...
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