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Sandra Bullock, a middle-aged woman with long brunette hair in a red suit.

Sandra Bullock didn't announce cancer diagnosis

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Rae Deng
July 31, 2026 Social media posts falsely claimed the actor said she has multiple myeloma that returned after " ...
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An image shows a close-up view of actor Kurt Russell wearing black-framed glasses and a dark suit at what appears to be an outdoor function.

Did Kurt Russell write 'The Badge' post praising police? Here's the truth

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Jordan Liles
July 28, 2026 For years, social media users have claimed the actor once wrote a fiery defense of law enforceme ...
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An image shows a close-up of actor Kurt Russell wearing a black bow tie, black suit, white dress shirt and tinted sunglasses at a red carpet-style event.

Did Kurt Russell say, 'Children don't need new genders, they need normal parents'?

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Jordan Liles
July 24, 2026 Social media users claimed the famous film and TV actor made the remark on the subject of LGBTQ+ ...
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An grainy image of Tupac Shakur, a young black man wearing a striped suit and a bandana, smiling while drinking a beer. To his left is Steve Burns, a young white man wearing a green, striped rugby shirt and a blue baseball cap. The Snopes "fake" rating symbol is on the upper left of the image.

Alleged photo of Tupac with former 'Blue's Clues' host isn't what it seems

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Jack Izzo
July 24, 2026 We just got a letter asking whether the photo was real.
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LeBron James, a black man, appears to be playing. He is wearing the Los Angeles Lakers uniform with the number 23.

Did Miami Heat post link to LeBron James press conference video?

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Anna Rascouët-Paz
July 22, 2026 The rumor swirled as James' plans for the 2026-27 NBA season remained unknown. Two days later, h ...
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A composite image shows British TV Chef Jamie Oliver and the McDonald's golden arches.

McDonald's didn't lose lawsuit against chef Jamie Oliver over 'unfit' food claims

Written by:
Laerke Christensen
July 21, 2026 Oliver sparked a public debate over a product the TV chef called "pink slime" in 2011.
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The illustration is composed of two side-by-side screenshots of Franco's video in which he is standing behind an open laptop that shows black-and-white images of a tree or a window. In both images, a strange figure appears looking like an alien.

James Franco posted alleged security footage of an alien. Is it real?

Written by:
Anna Rascouët-Paz
July 16, 2026 Franco has been posting strange videos on TikTok since early June 2026.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce attend Game Three between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Rocket Arena on May 23, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.

The facts behind 25 Taylor Swift claims

Written by:
Joey Esposito
July 12, 2026 Taylor Swift is always in the spotlight, but her marriage to NFL star Travis Kelce sparked new r ...
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14 rumors about 'The View' too dramatic to be true

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
July 11, 2026 Fabricated stories claimed celebrities stormed off set, hosts faced lawsuits and the show was ca ...
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The members of Argentina's men's national football team, wearing their iconic white and blue striped uniforms, celebrate their comeback victory over Egypt on the pitch.

FBI reportedly investigating Argentine Football Association: What we know

Written by:
Jack Izzo
July 10, 2026 The claim stems from credible reporting about a federal probe into the soccer association over p ...
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This image shows a fake image of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce purportedly at their wedding on July 3, 2026.

Are these real photos from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
July 9, 2026 The world-renowned pop star and Kansas City Chiefs player reportedly required guests to sign non ...
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce sit in a stadium and kiss. He is wearing a red cap and holding a phone.

Did Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce invite ICE contractor to their wedding? What we know

Written by:
Anna Rascouët-Paz
July 6, 2026 Steven Demetriou, the executive chairman of Amentum, allegedly attended the event with his son, ...
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A nighttime photograph of a fireworks display. Red fireworks spread above teal fireworks, with some sparks of red and teal dispersed throughout the background.

Illuminating the facts on 12 fireworks claims

Written by:
Emery Winter
July 4, 2026 While fact checks may not be quite as flashy and wondrous as fireworks, our collection will at l ...
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The TV chef Jamie Oliver poses for the camera on a background that shows a burger and fries.

McDonald's didn't lose lawsuit against chef Jamie Oliver over 'toxic' food claims

Written by:
Laerke Christensen
July 1, 2026 A 2011 episode of the celebrity chef's TV program "Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution" sparked a pub ...
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On the left, an image of Matthew McConaughey, a middle-aged white man with slicked back, curly hair. On the right, an image of Donald Trump, an old white man with tousled blond or white hair.

Did Matthew McConaughey publicly praise Trump, calling him 'a great friend'?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
June 29, 2026 The fabricated quote originated from social media and blog pages that use AI tools to create sto ...
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Ryan Reynolds speaks on stage at A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Cure Parkinson's benefitting The Michael J. Fox Foundation on November 16, 2019 in New York City.

Ryan Reynolds didn't donate $27M 'Deadpool' salary to Parkinson's research, despite claims

Written by:
Laerke Christensen
June 23, 2026 The actor has worked with The Michael J. Fox Foundation since 2008 but there is no proof he made ...
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On the left, an image of Matthew McConaughey, a white man with a short beard and brown hair. On the right, an image of Donald Trump, an old white man with white hair wearing a navy suit.

Did Matthew McConaughey say he's never met anyone 'braver' or 'smarter' than Trump?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
June 20, 2026 We found nearly identical posts crediting Mick Jagger with the same quote attributed to McConaughey.
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Photo of late actor Robin Williams against a backdrop of red movie theater seats.

Did Robin Williams require his movies to hire homeless people? Heartwarming story lacks paper trail

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
June 18, 2026 The late actor supported homelessness-related causes, but available evidence doesn't show that h ...
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A couple dressed in black stand smiling against a white background. The woman is blond and has her hand on the man's shoulder, who is wearing a baseball cap backwards. They both have tattoos, she on her shoulder and hand, he on his face.

How we confirmed Jelly Roll filed for divorce from Bunnie Xo

Written by:
Anna Rascouët-Paz
June 16, 2026 TMZ first reported the split, citing divorce records from Tennessee.
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20 rumors about McDonald's we've unwrapped

Written by:
Joey Esposito
June 14, 2026 The familiar golden arches have endured plenty of rumors over the years.
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