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Snopes→ Dumpster Find Leads to Rediscovery of Artist Francis Hines
After fading into obscurity, the late artist Francis Hines is gaining new attention after a car mechanic rescued hundreds of his paintings from a dumpster in Connecticut.
Logically→ A Hindu activist attacked a Muslim youth with a sword after watching the recently released movie, “The Kashmir Files”, in Haliyal, Uttar Kannad.
The attack on Amanullah Irfan was personally motivated. It has been misattributed as a hate crime inspired by watching "The Kashmir Files" movie.
Snopes→ Robert Morse, Two-Time Tony-Winning Actor, Dies at 90
Morse died at his home after a brief illness.
Snopes→ Is Taylor Momsen’s Parkour Paparazzi Escape Video Real?
Taylor Momsen is known for her singing, acting, and parkour talents?
Snopes→ Mel Gibson Didn’t Say ‘Hollywood is an Institutionalized Pedophile Ring’
In 2017, a network of hoax websites published a series of false claims that still get shared today.
Snopes→ Liz Sheridan, Jerry’s Doting Mom on ‘Seinfeld,’ Dies at 93
Sheridan died in her sleep from natural causes, five days after her April 10 birthday, said Amanda Hendon, her longtime representative and friend.
Snopes→ Did Tom Cruise Jump Over Keegan-Michael Key?
For the record, Cruise is 5 feet 7.
Snopes→ Prince Harry, Meghan Make Surprise Visit to Queen at Windsor
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have visited Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle.
Snopes→ Actor Cuba Gooding Jr Pleads Guilty to Forcible Touching
The guilty plea came nearly three years after the the Oscar-winning “Jerry Maguire” star was arrested.
Snopes→ Did Jada Pinkett Smith Say, ‘Don’t Let Your Husband Stop You from Finding the Love of Your Life’?
Quote memes went around on Facebook and Twitter after actor Jada Pinkett Smith's husband, Will Smith, slapped comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars.
Snopes→ Betty White’s Personal Items Will Be Sold at Auction
The actress and comedian died in December 2021.
Snopes→ Yes, Hillary Clinton Will Play an Off-Stage Role in a Theater Production
The role will most likely be pre-recorded.
Snopes→ Britney Spears Confuses Some with Instagram Pregnancy News
Britney Spears, less than five months after her conservatorship ended, confused some fans when she posted on Instagram that she's pregnant, and apparently married.
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Rod Serling Warn of ‘a Sickness Known as Hate’?
A warning from a dimension “not only of sight and sound but of mind” resonated across Twitter in April 2022, thanks to a post from the daughter of the man who created it. Anne Serling, whose father Rod created the seminal anthology series &
Snopes→ Will Smith Gets 10-Year Oscars Ban over Chris Rock Slap
The motion picture academy on Friday banned Will Smith from attending the Oscars or any other academy event for 10 years following his slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards.
Snopes→ 350K Disney+ Cancellations? Evidence-Free Rumor Spreads Online
Unsourced Facebook posts aren't the most reliable places to find accurate news.
Snopes→ Sarah Jessica Parker Sidelined As Broadway Fights Virus
The second shoe has dropped at “Plaza Suite” on Broadway.
Snopes→ Pink Floyd Members Reunite to Record Song for Ukraine
Pink Floyd is releasing its first new music in almost three decades to raise money for the people of Ukraine.
Snopes→ Bobby Rydell, 60s Teen Idol and ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ Star, Dies
Bobby Rydell, a pompadoured heartthrob of early rock ‘n roll who was a star of radio, television and the movie musical “Bye Bye Birdie,” has died.
Snopes→ Ed Sheeran Wins Copyright Case over 2017 Hit ‘Shape of You’
The British pop star and his co-writers had denied allegations that the song copied part of 2015's “Oh Why” by Sami Chokri.
Snopes→ Does Video Show Andy Serkis Reading from ‘Lord of the Rings’ as Gollum?
The actor who played Gollum in the movie franchise recited a new audiobook version of "The Lord of the Rings."
Snopes→ Is the Bruce Lee Quote About Teaching Children Real?
Quote memes claimed the actor once urged teaching children "all the things you were never taught" instead of buying them "the things you never had."
Snopes→ Did Will Smith Say, ‘Never Underestimate the Pain of a Person’ Because ‘Everyone is Struggling’?
The actor and rapper has been open about his personal struggles since before he infamously slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars in 2022.
Snopes→ June Brown, ‘EastEnders’ Icon Dot Cotton, Dies at 95
June Brown, who played the chain-smoking Cockney matriarch Dot Cotton on the British soap opera “EastEnders” for 35 years, has died.
Snopes→ Batiste, Joyful Performances Highlight Grammy Awards
Jon Batiste had the most Grammy Award nominations and his five wins outpaced everyone.
Snopes→ Estelle Harris, ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Toy Story’ Actor, Dies at 93
As Estelle Costanza, Harris put a memorable stamp on her recurring role in the smash 1990s sitcom "Seinfeld."
Snopes→ Will Smith Resigns from Film Academy over Chris Rock Slap
Smith in a statement released Friday afternoon said he will “fully accept any and all consequences for my conduct. My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful, and inexcusable."
Snopes→ Did the Famous ‘Friends’ Wedding Gaffe Result from a Real Mistake?
"I Ross, take thee, Rachel," was one of the most dramatic plot twists in 1990s television. How did it come about?
Snopes→ Oscars Producer Says Police Offered to Arrest Will Smith
Oscars producer Will Packer said Los Angeles police were ready to arrest Will Smith after Smith slapped Chris Rock on the Academy Awards stage.
Snopes→ Did Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Criticize Will Smith for Slapping Chris Rock?
In a viral message, the basketball great was quoted as saying Smith had "perpetuated stereotypes about the Black community."
Snopes→ The ‘Aladdin Exception’? No, Aladdin is Not Allowed to Kill Disney Guests
Unlike James Bond, neither the Disney character Aladdin, nor the actors portraying him at Disney parks, has a license to kill.
Snopes→ Did John Wayne Try To Pull Sacheen Littlefeather Offstage at 1973 Oscars?
After the "slap heard around the world," another historic Oscars moment went viral.
Snopes→ What Is Aphasia? An Expert Explains the Condition Forcing Bruce Willis to Retire
His family announced he was stepping away from acting because of the condition.
Snopes→ Bruce Willis, Diagnosed with Aphasia, Steps Away from Acting
Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting after a diagnosis of aphasia, a condition that causes loss of the ability to understand or express speech.
Snopes→ The Wanted Singer Tom Parker Dies of Brain Tumor at 33
Tom Parker, a member of British-Irish boy band The Wanted, has died after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. He was 33.
Snopes→ Was Chris Rock Wearing Protective Cheek Pad Before Will Smith Slap?
Celebrities do perform a number of scripted skits at the Oscars.
Snopes→ Foo Fighters Cancel All Dates Following Drummer’s Death
Foo Fighters have canceled all upcoming concert dates following the death of the band's drummer, Taylor Hawkins.
Snopes→ Did Disney Vow to Help Repeal the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill?
The corporation had been previously been criticized by employees for its quiet response to the Florida bill.
Snopes→ Did Will Smith Make an Alopecia Joke on ‘The Arsenio Hall Show?’
An old clip of Will Smith making a bald joke resurfaced after the actor hit Chris Rock for making a bald joke at the Oscars.