Ed Asner, the burly and prolific character actor who became a star in middle age as the gruff but lovable newsman Lou Grant, first in the hit comedy “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and later in the drama “Lou Grant,” died Sunday.
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Snopes→ Do-Dodonpa Roller Coaster Closed After Broken Bones Reported
The governor of the prefecture where the park is located expressed anger that the injuries weren't reported sooner.
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An episode in the series featured interviews with members of a conspiracy theorist group.
Snopes→ Yes, Kanye West Petitioned To Legally Change His Name
West has been using the name publicly for years.
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The suit alleges that the use of the photograph was child exploitation and pornography.
Snopes→ Yes, OnlyFans Reversed Its Ban on ‘Sexually Explicit’ Content
The platform said that it stood for “inclusion,” and "will continue to provide a home for all creators.”
Snopes→ Did Kurt Cobain Say of ‘Nevermind’ Album Cover, ‘If You’re Offended by This You Must Be a Closet Pedophile’?
Come as you are as long as you're not naked.
Snopes→ Rolling Stones Drummer Charlie Watts Dies at Age 80
Charlie Watts, the self-effacing and unshakeable Rolling Stones drummer who helped anchor one of rock’s greatest rhythms sections and used his “day job” to support his enduring love of jazz, has died, according to his publicist. He was 80.
Snopes→ Did Stallone ‘Keep’ the Turtles from ‘Rocky’?
Red-eared sliders can live for decades, as these ones have.
Snopes→ Country Singer Tom T. Hall Dies; Wrote ‘Harper Valley PTA’
Tom T. Hall, the singer-songwriter who composed “Harper Valley P.T.A.” and sang about life’s simple joys as country music’s consummate blue collar bard, has died. He was 85.
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Danny DeVito Lose His ‘Verified’ Status on Twitter?
Actor Danny DeVito’s show of support for Nabisco workers gained attention on Twitter not just for the sentiment, but for the accusations that followed of reprisal from the platform. “Support Nabisco workers striking for humane working hours
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Producer Mike Richards stepped down from his brief tenure as host of “Jeopardy!” after a report about past misogynistic comments surfaced this week and following a drumbeat of criticism about his selection and how it was made.
Snopes→ Misleading Ad Does Not Show Nelly’s Abandoned Mansion
The picture isn't even from the United States.
Snopes→ Heath Ledger Did Not Improvise in the Hospital Scene in ‘The Dark Knight’ After a ‘Mishap’
A video with more than 30 million views falsely claimed that Ledger "completely improvised" the hospital explosion scene after a "mishap."
Snopes→ Britney Spears’ Father To Step Down from Conservatorship
Britney Spears' father agreed Thursday to step down from the conservatorship that has controlled her life and money for 13 years, according to reports.
Snopes→ ‘Jeopardy!’ Producer Richards Named Host; Role for Bialik
After weeks of guest hosts on “Jeopardy!” that included celebrities from TV, sports and journalism, the daily syndicated quiz show chose its executive producer, Mike Richards, as the successor to beloved host Alex Trebek.
Logically→ American actors Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer are dating.
The actors have revealed that they previously had a crush on each other. However, neither has confirmed the current dating rumors.
Snopes→ ‘Modern Family’ Medicine: Bowen, Sister Help Injured Woman
A woman who fainted and hit her head on a rock after stopping to rest in Utah's Arches National Park woke up to hear a familiar voice and wondered if she might be watching television.
Snopes→ Did the Movie ‘Young Frankenstein’ Inspire Title of Aerosmith’s ‘Walk This Way’?
Rumor has it the rock band found an unlikely inspiration in the 1974 Mel Brooks comedy.
Snopes→ Did Netflix Announce Catherine Zeta-Jones Joined ‘Addams Family’ Series ‘Wednesday’?
The eight-episode series will center around the Addams family's morbid anti-hero daughter Wednesday.
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The "Anchorman" and "Dead to Me" star said "it's been a tough road," in an announcement made on Twitter in August 2021.
Snopes→ Did Jim Carrey Say ‘Close Down National Media for 30 Days’?
We found no record of his having uttered those words, even though he has been a high-profile Hollywood star for decades.
Snopes→ Did Netflix Announce Official Release Date for ‘Stranger Things’ Season 4?
Fans of the hit science fiction series have already waited two years for the next installment.
Snopes→ Arrest in Hit-And-Run Death of ‘Gone Girl’ Actor Lisa Banes
An arrest was announced in the hit-and-run death of “Gone Girl” actor Lisa Banes, who died almost two months ago.
Snopes→ Embattled HFPA Announces Reforms to Bylaws, Membership
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced reforms to its bylaws and an overhaul of its membership process in a bid to diversify its ranks and potentially restore the heavily criticized Golden Globes.
Snopes→ Possible ‘Jeopardy!’ Host Pick Mike Richards Stirs Controversy
Mike Richards has been accused of discrimination and harassment in the past, according to the Daily Beast.
Snopes→ Abandoned Disney World Roller Coaster Shown in New Video
The abandoned Disney World ride had a dark history that included the tragic deaths of two workers in unrelated incidents.
Snopes→ Did Bill Burr Philosophize About ‘Sleeping on a Futon When You’re 30’?
A popular meme quoted the stand-up comic philosophizing about risk, reward, and futons.
Snopes→ Did ‘Be Curious, Not Judgmental’ Originate with Walt Whitman?
We're curious, but not judgmental, about how this quote ended up in "Ted Lasso."
Snopes→ Tom Segura and Bert Kreischer Tease Mystery Movie Project
"I don't even know if it will end up being good, but it will be the hardest we laugh, ever," Segura said of the unannounced project.
Snopes→ Springsteen Makes Olympic Debut, Falls Short in Qualifier
Jessica Springsteen had no luck going solo in Tokyo.
Snopes→ ‘The Machine’ Release Date, Details Teased by Bert Kreischer
The film, which also stars Mark Hamill, recently wrapped up much of its principal photography after filming for months in Serbia.
Snopes→ Hit with #MeToo Revolt, Blizzard Entertainment Chief is Out
The state of California sued Activision Blizzard Inc. last month citing a “frat boy" culture that has become “a breeding ground for harassment and discrimination against women."
Snopes→ Yes, the Lovers & Friends Festival Is Real
But it's also sold out.
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"I walked up hill on uneven surfaces for an hour confidently," she said.
Snopes→ Did Billie Eilish Say She ‘Wanted to Be Poor’ to Relate to Her Fans?
"I have no problem with a joke as long as people know it’s a joke," her brother said.
Snopes→ The Fake Jim Carrey Quote That Just Won’t Die
A quote widely misattributed to the comedian offers words of wisdom about being the odd one out in a family.
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“It’s been a helluva four years, trying to get back to work, making you guys laugh and entertaining you, but I’m gonna be just fine,” the comedian wrote.
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The "Better Call Saul" actor took to Twitter to make his first public statement since collapsing in New Mexico.
Snopes→ Does This Photo Show a ‘Real-Life’ Spongebob and Patrick?
The duo was reportedly photographed at a depth of over 6,000 feet.