Nichelle Nichols, who broke barriers for Black women in Hollywood when she played communications officer Lt. Uhura on the original “Star Trek” television series, has died at the age of 89.
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Snopes→ Will Smith Posts an Apology Video for Slapping Chris Rock
Will Smith has again apologized to Chris Rock for slapping him during the Oscar telecast in a new video.
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A falling video screen struck and injured two dancers on the concert stage as Cantopop band Mirror was performing in Hong Kong.
Snopes→ Spain: Prosecutors to Seek 8-Year Prison Term for Shakira
Shakira, whose full name is Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, is charged with failing to pay the Spanish government 14.5 million euros ($15 million) in taxes between 2012 and 2014.
Snopes→ Black Family Sues Sesame Place, Alleging Discrimination
The lawsuit comes in the wake of a video, shared widely on social media, showing two other Black girls apparently being snubbed by a costumed employee during a parade at the park.
Snopes→ Bernard Cribbins, Actor Who Delighted UK Kids, Dies at 93
Bernard Cribbins, a beloved British entertainer whose seven-decade career ranged from the bawdy “Carry On” comedies to children’s television and “Doctor Who,” has died.
Snopes→ Mayim Bialik, Ken Jennings to Split ‘Jeopardy!’ Host Job
“Jeopardy!” is giving itself two answers to the question of who gets to host the quiz show — Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings.
Snopes→ UK to Host 2023 Eurovision After Ukraine Ruled Too Risky
Next year’s Eurovision Song Contest will be staged in Britain, organizers announced, after concluding it is too risky to hold the much-loved pop extravaganza in the designated host country, Ukraine.
Snopes→ ‘Goodfellas,’ ‘Law & Order’ Actor Paul Sorvino Dies at 83
His publicist Roger Neal said he died in Indiana of natural causes.
Snopes→ Attorney Wins Ernest Hemingway Contest in Key West Tradition
Some came in wool fisherman's sweaters, and other contestants had sportsmen's attire.
Snopes→ Heard to Appeal $10M Judgment in Depp Defamation Case
Amber Heard notified a Virginia court that she will appeal the $10.35 million judgment she was ordered to pay ex-husband Johnny Depp.
Snopes→ BBC Pays Damages to Former Royal Nanny over False Claims
The BBC apologized to the former nanny of Princes William and Harry over “false and malicious” claims made against her as part of a journalist's attempt to obtain an exclusive television interview with Princess Diana.
Snopes→ Sesame Place Apologizes After Black Girls Snubbed at Parade
A Sesame Street-themed amusement park has apologized and promised more training for its employees after a video showing a costumed character waving off two 6-year-old Black girls during a parade went viral online.
Snopes→ $5K Reward for Suspect in Shooting of Lady Gaga’s Dog Walker
Federal authorities are offering a $5,000 reward for information about the man who allegedly shot Lady Gaga's dog walker last year in Hollywood and stole two of the pop star's French bulldogs.
Snopes→ No Charges for ‘Late Show’ Crew Arrested on Capitol Hill
Federal prosecutors have declined to bring charges against nine people associated with CBS’ “Late Show with Stephen Colbert” who were arrested in a building in the U.S. Capitol complex last month.
Snopes→ Prosecutor: Judge Reneged on Promise in Polanski Abuse Case
A previously sealed transcript supports Polanski’s claim that he fled on the eve of sentencing in 1978 because he didn’t think he was getting a fair deal.
Snopes→ Ouch! Actor Cranston Hit by Liner at All-Star Celeb Softball
Bryan Cranston was hoping to get a hit in the All-Star Celebrity Softball game at Dodger Stadium. Instead, the “Breaking Bad” actor got hit.
Snopes→ Who is ‘Graggle Simpson’?
Homer, Marge, Lisa, Bart, Maggie, and ... Graggle?
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A man fired a gun inside a comedy club in North Carolina shortly after it was evacuated and before actor and comedian Craig Robinson was set to perform.
Snopes→ Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck Wed in Las Vegas Drive-Through
Lopez announced their marriage in her newsletter for fans with the heading “We did it.”
Snopes→ Kevin Spacey Pleads Not Guilty to UK Sexual Assault Charges
Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey pleaded not guilty to charges of sexually assaulting three men a decade or more ago, and was told he would face trial next year.
Snopes→ Israeli Museum Finds Sketches Hidden in Modigliani Painting
Curators at an Israeli museum have discovered three previously unknown sketches by celebrated 20th-century artist Amedeo Modigliani hiding beneath the surface of one of his paintings.
Snopes→ Heard Faces High Legal Hurdles Seeking to Reverse Depp Win
The Johnny Depp-Amber Heard libel trial is not fading away quietly.
Snopes→ Does ‘Felina,’ Title of Last Episode of ‘Breaking Bad,’ Mean ‘Blood, Meth, and Tears’?
Fan theories abound for the hit show that concluded in 2013.
Snopes→ Vernon Winfrey, Oprah’s Father, Dies at 89
Oprah confirmed in an Instagram post that her father died in Nashville, Tennessee.
Logically→ An Italian news channel used visuals from the film Deep Impact to depict an exodus of people from Kyiv.
TGcom24's logo was digitally added to a frame from the movie Deep Impact, to appear as though the network was using the image as authentic footage.
Snopes→ ‘Sopranos’ Actor Tony Sirico, ‘Paulie Walnuts,’ Dies at 79
Sirico, who played the impeccably groomed mobster Paulie Walnuts in “The Sopranos” and brought his tough-guy swagger to films including “Goodfellas,” died Friday.
Snopes→ Larry Storch, Zany Cpl. Agarn on TV’s ‘F Troop,’ Dies at 99
Storch died of natural causes in his New York City apartment, according to his manager.
Snopes→ Ciao! American Kennel Club Adds a Breed, the Bracco Italiano
U.S. dog lovers, say “benvenuto” to the bracco Italiano.
Snopes→ James Caan, Oscar Nominee for ‘The Godfather,’ Dies at 82
James Caan, the curly-haired tough guy known to movie fans as the hotheaded Sonny Corleone of “The Godfather” has died.
Snopes→ Did Justin Bieber Say the COVID-19 Vaccine ‘Ruined’ His Life?
The singer’s face was previously paralyzed by a viral condition called Ramsay Hunt syndrome.
Snopes→ Jury Finds Man Guilty of Murder of Rapper Nipsey Hussle
The Los Angeles County jury also found Eric R. Holder Jr. guilty of two counts of attempted voluntary manslaughter for gunfire that hit other men at the scene.
Snopes→ Rocker Carlos Santana ‘Doing Well’ After Collapsing Onstage
Guitar icon Carlos Santana collapsed on stage during a show and was rushed to a hospital, later blaming the episode on forgetting to eat or drink water.
Logically→ The image shows underground cloning facilities leaked by a Dulce base security officer.
Snopes→ Sonny Barger, Figurehead of Hells Angels, Dies at 83
Sonny Barger, the leather-clad fixture of 1960s counterculture and figurehead of the Hells Angels motorcycle club who was at the notorious Rolling Stones concert at Altamont Speedway, has died.
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Los Angeles police did clash with abortion-rights protesters.
Snopes→ R. Kelly Sentenced to 30 Years in Sex Trafficking Case
R&B star R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison for using his superstardom to subject young fans — some just children — to systematic sexual abuse.
Snopes→ Ludacris’ Manager and 2 Others Shot, 1 Fatally, in Georgia
A man was killed and two others were injured, including rap star Ludacris' manager, in a parking lot shooting in an upscale neighborhood north of downtown Atlanta.
Snopes→ Britney Spears’ Ex Ordered to Trial on Stalking Charge
Ventura County Judge David Worley ruled that 40-year-old Jason Allen Alexander should be held to answer on the charge, along with misdemeanor counts of trespassing, vandalism and battery.
Snopes→ John Williams, 90, Steps Away from Film, but Not Music
After more than six decades of making bicycles soar, sending panicked swimmers to the shore and other spellbinding close encounters, John Williams is putting the final notes on what may be his last film score.