Another rumor makes the rounds amid the Depp v. Heard trial.
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Snopes→ Ex-White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki Hired by MSNBC
Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki has officially landed at MSNBC.
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Keanu Reeves Work As a Reporter Covering a Teddy Bear Convention?
A glimpse of actor Keanu Reeve’s first media jobs spread online once again in May 2022, thanks to a movie podcast. The show, “All The Right Movies,” posted a clip of Reeves’ work as a correspondent for the CBC Television program
Snopes→ No, Nintendo Isn’t Banning Female Characters from Driving in ‘Mario Kart’
A satirical headline apparently fooled some readers.
Snopes→ Kate McKinnon, Pete Davidson Departing from ‘SNL’
Aidy Bryant and Kyle Mooney will also leave the cast,
Snopes→ Yes, Someone Broke Down Laughing in Courtroom of Depp v. Heard Trial
Video footage of the trial observer leaving, seemingly because of uncontrollable laughter, captured social media attention.
Snopes→ Is This Kevin Bacon Getting David Lee Roth’s Autograph?
Not everyone has six degrees of separation from actor Kevin Bacon.
Snopes→ Did Adele Endorse Keto Weight Loss Gummies on ‘Ellen’?
We looked into the origins of an article with the headline, "Adele Told Us About Her Daily Keto Routine That Melted 87 Pounds In Just Few Weeks!"
Snopes→ Vangelis, the Greek ‘Chariots of Fire’ Composer, Dies at 79
Vangelis, the Greek electronic composer who wrote the unforgettable Academy Award-winning score for the film “Chariots of Fire” and music for dozens of other movies, documentaries and TV series, has died at 79.
Snopes→ Baron Cohen Drops Lawsuit over Cannabis Dispensary Billboard
Actor Sacha Baron Cohen has dropped his lawsuit against a Massachusetts cannabis dispensary that used an image of his character Borat on a billboard without his permission.
Logically→ The Ukrainian entry for Eurovision 2022 did a Nazi salute during the show.
Various videos show that the Kalush Orchestra member was waving at the audience and was not making a Nazi salute.
Snopes→ Did Tucker Carlson Call Dan Crenshaw ‘Eye-Patch McCain’?
The supposed jab came after Fox News previously called out comedian Pete Davidson for a similar remark.
Snopes→ Did Kevin Costner Say Amber Heard Entered His Trailer Naked While Filming 2014 Movie?
A piece of decades-old unfounded gossip gained traction during Johnny Depp's defamation trial against Amber Heard.
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Viking Was a Job … Not a Race or Ethnicity’
In May 2022, screenshots of a tweet about Netflix, Vikings, and white supremacy circulated on Facebook. In tweet seen in the screenshot, user @YasmineJibril retweeted another user’s commentary about Netflix’s purported casting of a woman of
Snopes→ Ukrainian Band Kalush Orchestra Wins Eurovision Amid War
Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra won the Eurovision Song Contest, a clear show of popular support for the group's war-ravaged nation that went beyond music.
Snopes→ Actor Fred Ward, of ‘Tremors,’ ‘The Right Stuff’ Fame, Dies
No cause or place of death was disclosed per the family’s wishes.
Snopes→ Unauthorized Video of Jesse Williams Onstage Prompts Outrage
Video of a naked Jesse Williams captured onstage in a shower scene from a Broadway play has been posted online.
Snopes→ For Auction: Marilyn’s Clothes, Thor’s Hammer, Cap’s Shield
It may not be that Marilyn Monroe dress, but several gowns she donned for “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” and “There’s No Business Like Show Business” are going up for auction this summer.
Snopes→ Celebrity Chef Mario Batali Acquitted of Sexual Misconduct
Mario Batali was found not guilty of indecent assault and battery following a swift trial in which the celebrity chef waived his right to have a jury decide his fate.
Snopes→ ‘Succession’ Star Glues Hand to Starbucks Counter in Protest
Actor and activist James Cromwell has gone from “Succession’s” Uncle Ewan to real-life supergluin’ — pasting his hand to a midtown Manhattan Starbucks counter to protest the coffee chain’s extra charge for plant-based milk.
Snopes→ Did Elon Musk Offer to Buy ABC’s ‘The View’?
A meme about Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the daytime talk show "The View," and an Applebee's coupon spread widely on social media.
Snopes→ Atlanta Rapper Young Thug Arrested on RICO, Gang Charges
The Atlanta rapper, whose name is Jeffrey Lamar Williams, was arrested at his home in Buckhead.
Snopes→ Is ‘Price Is Right’ Ending After Drew Carey Endorsed Keto?
A paid ad on Facebook showed a picture of "The Price Is Right" host Drew Carey and asked the question, "Will the show stay on air?"
Snopes→ ‘Jeopardy’ Savors Run of Super Champions After Host Stumbles
As Mattea Roach, Amy Schneider and Matt Amodio can attest, it's cool to be smart again.
Snopes→ Is Kevin Samuels Dead? Friends, Family, Media Outlets Confirm News
Many people were skeptical about initial reports of Samuels' death.
Snopes→ Did Amber Heard Steal ‘Talented Mr. Ripley’ Lines in Depp Trial?
Social media users claimed Heard uttered lines borrowed verbatim from the film "The Talented Mr. Ripley" during an opening statement at trial.
Snopes→ Amber Heard Testifies She Was Assaulted by Johnny Depp
Depp, 58, is suing Heard for libel in Fairfax County Circuit Court after she wrote a December 2018 op-ed in The Washington Post describing herself as “a public figure representing domestic abuse.”
Snopes→ Dolly Parton, Eminem, Richie Get into Rock Hall of Fame
The honorees “each had a profound impact on the sound of youth culture and helped change the course of rock ’n’ roll,” said John Sykes, the chairman of the Rock Hall.
Snopes→ Dave Chappelle Tackled During Hollywood Bowl Comedy Show
Security guards chased and overpowered the attacker, and Chappelle was able to continue his performance.
Snopes→ Met Gala: Kardashian As Monroe, a Gilded Blake Lively
Kim Kardashian shut down the Met Gala red carpet in one of Marilyn Monroe's most iconic dresses, a gold-beaded body hugger Monroe wore when she sexily sang happy birthday to President John F. Kennedy 60 years ago.
Snopes→ The Judds, Ray Charles Join the Country Music Hall of Fame
Ray Charles and The Judds joined the Country Music Hall of Fame in a ceremony filled with tears, music and laughter, just a day after Naomi Judd died unexpectedly.
Snopes→ Did Ian McKellen Visit Lviv, Ukraine?
Social media posts said the "Lord of the Rings" actor traveled to Ukraine in 2022.
Snopes→ Did Grimes Unsuccessfully Sail the Mississippi in Homemade Houseboat?
It's hard to pull off a “Tom Sawyer adventure” in real life.
Snopes→ Naomi Judd, of Grammy-Winning Duo The Judds, Dies at 76
Naomi Judd, the Kentucky-born singer of the Grammy-winning duo The Judds and mother of Wynonna and Ashley Judd, has died. She was 76.
Snopes→ Was Johnny Depp’s Doorman Driving and Vaping While Giving Testimony in Trial?
Actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard were caught up in a very public defamation trial in April 2022.
Snopes→ Did Elon Musk Buy Country Music?
Yee-ha-ha-ha.
Snopes→ Lost for Decades, Dorothy’s Dress from ‘Oz’ Up for Sale
It's one of the most recognizable outfits in American movie history.
Snopes→ Did Walt Disney Say ‘The Way To Get Started Is To Quit Talking’?
The legendary animator continues to inspire viewers more than 50 years after his death.
Snopes→ Did a Stormtrooper Hit His Head in ‘Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope’?
Multiple actors have claimed they were the clumsy stormtrooper.
Snopes→ Police Release Videos in Probe of Baldwin Film-Set Shooting
Data files released by the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office include lapel camera recordings taken by a commanding officer.