The Court of Appeal in London upheld a High Court ruling that the publisher of The Mail on Sunday and MailOnline website unlawfully breached the former Meghan Markle's privacy.
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Snopes→ Jacqueline Avant, Wife of Music Legend, Killed in Shooting
Jacqueline Avant, a Los Angeles philanthropist and the wife of legendary music executive Clarence Avant, was fatally shot at their home in Beverly Hills, California, early Wednesday, police said.
Snopes→ Sports Bettors Dream: 86 Able to Bet on Game After It Ended
But the 86 New Jersey gamblers who thought they were beating the system had their bets on a British soccer game voided, and the two betting companies involved got fined.
Snopes→ Celebrity Surgeon Dr. Oz Running for Senate in Pennsylvania
Oz, 61, will bring his unrivaled name recognition and wealth to a wide-open race that is expected to among the nation’s most competitive and could determine control of the Senate in next year's election.
Snopes→ It’s Official: Rihanna’s ‘Right Excellent’ in Barbados
Top Barbadian government officials encouraged her to join them at a crucial moment in her nation's history.
Snopes→ Yes, the Same Actor Played Ralphie in ‘A Christmas Story’ and Ming Ming in ‘Elf’
"The Billingsley Overlap" thrills film-lovers every holiday season, including 2021.
Snopes→ At Jussie Smollett Trial, Osundairo Brothers at Center Stage
Two brothers stand at the center of the case that prosecutors will lay before jurors when the trial of Jussie Smollett begins this week.
Snopes→ Is This Eazy-E with Betty White?
A composite image is made up of two or more photographs.
Snopes→ Did This Comic Strip Reference ‘China Virus’ in 1957?
In that year, superhero The Phantom encouraged mask use to prevent a mysterious illness.
Snopes→ Did ‘Louie Louie’ Drummer Yell ‘F*ck’ During Recording?
We investigated a claim about the song's most famous version.
Snopes→ Yes, the English National Orchestra Teamed Up with TikTokers for ‘Tiger King’ Opera
The opera has five acts, but it's also on TikTok, so it's only five minutes long.
Snopes→ Duchess of Sussex Gets Goofy on Ellen DeGeneres’ Talk Show
It was the Meghan hour Thursday on the talk show of her friend, Ellen DeGeneres, as the Duchess of Sussex helped welcome a special guest, hit the studio lot to prank vendors and said she'll be cooking Thanksgiving dinner herself.
Snopes→ Rapper Young Dolph Fatally Shot at Tennessee Cookie Shop
Police tweeted that they had no information to release about a possible suspect in the shooting.
Snopes→ Film Crew Union Narrowly Approves Contract with Producers
The agreements passed 56% to 44% among delegates from the 36 local unions of the International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees.
Snopes→ ‘Sesame Street’ Debuts Ji-Young, First Asian American Muppet
What's in a name? Well, for Ji-Young, the newest muppet resident of “Sesame Street,” her name is a sign she was meant to live there.
Snopes→ Does Michelle Pfeiffer Have a Wife?
An online advertisement invited readers to "meet Michelle Pfeiffer's wife."
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘The Snow in Wizard of Oz Was Pure Asbestos’
On November 14 2021, the Facebook page “Sized” shared a meme claiming that the snow in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz was made from “pure asbestos”: Underneath a still of The Wizard of Oz that showed Dorothy with the Scarecro
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Judge Rules That Britney Spears is Allowed to Commit Crimes’
On November 15 2021, a screenshot of a purported headline reading “Judge Rules That Britney Spears Is Allowed to Commit Crimes” circulated on Facebook, often without any context: Based on visual cues, the headline appeared to originate wit
Snopes→ Japan’s Former Princess Leaves for US with Commoner Husband
A Japanese princess who gave up her royal status to marry her commoner college sweetheart arrived in New York, as the couple left behind a nation that has criticized their romance.
Snopes→ Is This Steve Martin With a Puppy?
There are plenty of reasons to love Steve Martin. This isn't one of them.
Snopes→ 9-Year-Old Dallas Boy Dies After Astroworld Festival Crush
Ezra Blount of Dallas died at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston.
Snopes→ Did Will Smith Climb to the Top of the Burj Khalifa?
The actor scaled the building's stairs, and then some.
Snopes→ ‘Wilson’ Volleyball from ‘Cast Away’ Sells for $308K at Auction
The piece of film memorabilia sold for higher than expected.
Snopes→ Did ‘The Simpsons’ Predict Astroworld Tragedy?
"The Simpsons" aren't nearly as good at making predictions as the internet seems to think.
Snopes→ Moody Blues Drummer, Co-Founder Graeme Edge Dies at 80
The band’s frontman Justin Hayward confirmed Edge’s death on the group’s website.
Snopes→ Beloved ‘Dolphin Tale’ Star Winter Dies at Florida Aquarium
A prosthetic-tailed dolphin named Winter that starred in the “Dolphin Tale” movies died at a Florida aquarium despite life-saving efforts to treat a gastrointestinal abnormality.
Snopes→ Did Einstein Warn the Moon Could Crash into Earth?
Einstein's "prediction" is coming to theaters in 2022.
Snopes→ Prince Harry Says He Warned Twitter CEO of U.S. Capitol Riot
Britain's Prince Harry has sharply attacked the failure of social media companies to challenge hate online.
Snopes→ Did Betty White Defend Big Bird and Insult US Sen. Josh Hawley on Twitter?
These parody tweets came from an account that claims to be White's anger translator.
Snopes→ People Magazine Names Paul Rudd As 2021’s Sexiest Man Alive
Rudd, known for his starring roles in Marvel’s “Ant-Man” films, “This is 40” and “Clueless,” was revealed as this year’s winner on CBS' ”The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
Snopes→ Did 23 People Die at a Michael Jackson Concert?
This anecdote about "the most dangerous concert in history" is made up out of whole cloth.
Truth or Fiction?→ Cannibal Corpse ‘My Home is Full of Skulls’ Meme
On November 7 2021, a Twitter meme about a Cannibal Corpse guitarist and the band’s purported songs (“I Have Guns in My House, For Murder” and “My Home is Full of Skulls”) received significant engagement: pic.twitter.com
Snopes→ Casinos Have Best Quarter Ever; 2020 Total Exceeded Already
The figures from the American Gaming Association, the casino industry's national trade group, show U.S. casinos are poised to have their best year ever in 2021.
Snopes→ Dean Stockwell of ‘Quantum Leap,’ ‘Blue Velvet’ Dies at 85
Dean Stockwell, a top Hollywood child actor who gained new success in middle age in the sci-fi series “Quantum Leap” and in a string of indelible performances in film, has died. He was 85.
Snopes→ No, the Astroworld Tragedy Wasn’t the Result of ‘Satanic Rituals’
Experts are pointing at crowd dynamics and venue safety as primary factors in the deaths of eight people.
Snopes→ Game On: 9-Foot Video Game Joystick on Record As Largest
A 9-foot-tall (2.7-meter-tall) video game joystick made of wood, rubber and steel has made it into the Guinness World Records 2022 as the largest.
Snopes→ Did Ted Cruz and Big Bird Exchange Mean Tweets About COVID Vaccines?
Sen. Ted Cruz took umbrage at Big Bird for receiving a COVID-19 vaccination.
Snopes→ Was the Piano Once Called the Pianoforte?
The classic musical instrument has an interesting history.
Snopes→ ‘Tiger King’ Joe Exotic Says He Has ‘Aggressive Cancer’
The man known as “Tiger King,” who gained fame in a Netflix documentary following his conviction for trying to hire someone to kill an animal rights activist, says he has cancer.
Snopes→ American Girl Dolls, Risk, Sand Make It to Toy Hall of Fame
American Girl Dolls and the strategy board game Risk were inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame in recognition of their influence on the toy industry.