TV actor Allison Mack, who played a key role in the scandal-ridden, cult-like group NXIVM, was sentenced to three years in prison Wednesday on charges she manipulated women into becoming sex slaves for the group’s spiritual leader.
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Snopes→ Bill Cosby’s Sex Assault Conviction Overturned by Court
Pennsylvania’s highest court overturned Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction Wednesday after finding an agreement with a previous prosecutor prevented him from being charged in the case.
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He was considered to be one of the pioneers of reality television.
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The video went viral on TikTok.
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Sometimes all the news doesn't fit because it's too small.
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Ducks and their little ducklings are not a new addition to Walt Disney World Resort.
Snopes→ Britney Spears’ Public Support May Not Mean Much in Court
Experts say the conservatorship legal process will likely be long and arduous.
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A meme exaggerated events from 2018.
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The birth years of cartoon characters are subject to some speculation, but 2022 is a sound estimate in George Jetson's case.
Snopes→ Fake Billie Eilish Livestream Fools Thousands on TikTok
At one point, more than 43,300 people were watching at 3 a.m. EDT.
Snopes→ WATCH: Netflix Reality Dating Show ‘Sexy Beasts’ Has Contestants Dressing Up in Cosplay
And you thought your dating life was weird.
Snopes→ Rembrandt’s Huge ‘Night Watch’ Gets Bigger Thanks to AI
A marriage of art and artificial intelligence has enabled Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum to recreate parts of the iconic “Night Watch” painting that were snipped off 70 years after Rembrandt finished it.
Snopes→ Did Harry von Zell Introduce the President as ‘Hoobert Heever’?
A notorious radio flub became even more infamous through an exaggerated "re-creation" of it long after the fact.
Snopes→ Did Mike Nesmith Learn to Play Guitar Due to a Firecracker Injury?
Tall tales were common biographical elements in teen magazine articles about 1960s pop stars.
Snopes→ Kevin Hart and Snoop Dogg Will Recap the Olympics
In case you need a comedic take on the world’s major sports event.
Snopes→ Is the ‘Karen’ Horror Movie About a Racist White Lady Real?
The meme becomes a villain in a horror film, played by Taryn Manning.
Snopes→ Was ‘An Ode to Sean Hannity’ Written by John Cleese?
Did John Cleese say Hannity was "oozing with vanity," and "plump as a manatee?"
Snopes→ Heath Ledger Hidden in ‘Dark Knight’ Scene, Video Claims
According to a TikTok video, an early scene in "The Dark Knight" shows Ledger's Joker sitting at a table near Bruce Wayne, Harvey Dent, and Rachel Dawes.
Snopes→ Video Captures ‘Liquid Cat’ Squeezing Under Door
You just can't keep a good cat down, even when it comes to crawling under extremely narrow gaps.
Snopes→ ‘Sesame Street’ Introduces Family with Two Dads
It was a first in the show's more than half-century history of filming.
Snopes→ Is Disney Copyrighting Norse Gods?
Disney does not own the story of Loki the Norse God, but the character Loki as portrayed by Tom Hiddleston...
Snopes→ Is Disney Trademarking Norse Gods?
Disney does not own the story of Loki the Norse God, but the character Loki as portrayed by Tom Hiddleston...
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In the video's original audio, the mama bear is heard growling as she charges toward the door.
Snopes→ Why Does Tom Hiddleston’s Reflection Look Like Loki?
Other than the fact that Hiddleston is the actor who portrays Loki....
Snopes→ Disney Stores in UK Reportedly Closing
At least one Disney Store in the U.K. was said to remain.
Snopes→ Disney World’s ‘Rise of the Resistance’ Ride Breaks Down (Again)
Theme park rides break down all the time, but videos shot by guests can provide a brief glimpse into what happens when the experience stops.
Snopes→ 15 Months Later, Radio City Reopens with Dave Chappelle
New York's Radio City Music Hall reopened its doors Saturday for the Tribeca Festival premiere of a new Dave Chappelle documentary for a full-capacity, fully-vaccinated audience.
Snopes→ Hear Jada Pinkett Smith Read Previously Unpublished Poem by Tupac Shakur
The rapper would have turned 50 years old on June 16, 2021.
Snopes→ John Paragon, Actor Who Played Jambi the Genie in ‘Pee-wee’s Playhouse,’ Dies
The actor started his comedy career at The Groundlings in Hollywood, alongside Paul Reubens.
Snopes→ Disney World Has Mosquitoes, Despite Claims Seen Online
For years, blogs and videos have claimed that Disney World guests would "never" see mosquitoes inside "the most magical place on earth."
Snopes→ ‘New Creatures’ Found in Thailand Water Cave, TikTok Video Claims
The video was shared nearly 30,000 times on TikTok alone, despite the fact that we published a fact check on the subject years before.
Snopes→ ‘The Conjuring 3’: Forgotten Son Rails Against ‘Demonic Possession’ Story
Snopes spoke to Carl Glatzel Jr. — completely absent from "The Devil Made Me Do It," but a key figure in the true, tragic family history behind the new hit horror movie.
Snopes→ Frank Bonner, Herb on ‘WKRP in Cincinnati,’ Dies at 79
Loni Anderson, who played the station's empowered receptionist Jennifer, said she was “heartbroken” over Bonner's death.
Snopes→ Scotch Whisky Makers Welcome Suspension of Costly US Tariffs
Scotch single malt whisky makers breathed a sigh of relief after the United States agreed to suspend tariffs on one of Scotland's main exports.
Snopes→ Is George Clooney’s ‘Convict Trump’ Shirt Real?
T-shirt companies frequently photoshop celebrities into their merchandise.
Snopes→ Maple, the Viral Dog Who Loved Music, Has Died
Maple really loved listening to the acoustic guitar, and even contributed backup percussion too.
Snopes→ Yes, ‘Scream 5’ Is Happening
You have the remainder of 2021 to catch up on 'Scream' 1 through 4.
Snopes→ Did Roger Waters Refuse To Grant Mark Zuckerberg Permission To Use Pink Floyd Song in Ad?
Facebook, leave these kids alone!
Snopes→ No, Disney World Employees Aren’t Left on a Bench if They Die in Costume
The term "creepypasta" refers to a short piece of horror-fiction that is oft-repeated on the internet.
Snopes→ Yes, Disney World Saw Increase in Arrests for Gun Possession During Pandemic
The park, a private property, prohibits firearms — even for gun owners who have permits to carry.