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Flowers, balloons and candles are seen placed at the entrance of Dollywood on August 26, 2026, in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Did Disney buy Dollywood? Claim is pure fantasy

Written by:
Laerke Christensen
Aug. 29, 2026 The rumor circulated as the Tennessee theme park's president vowed to keep Parton's legacy alive.
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Actor and director Ron Howard wearing glasses and a suit.

Did Ron Howard write letter about being liberal? Here's the truth

Written by:
Caroline Wazer
Aug. 28, 2026 Posts attributing the message to the director have circulated for years.
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Image shows Dolly Parton standing at the SiriusXM Nashville Studios.

15 false and misleading Dolly Parton rumors we've debunked

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Aug. 28, 2026 Some claims misrepresented Parton’s political opinions while others attributed false statements ...
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Dolly Parton, a white woman with long blonde hair, is wearing a white deep-cut blouse over a corset and singing into a microphone. Her arms are stretched outward.

Dolly Parton said she once lost look-alike contest to drag queen

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Aug. 28, 2026 In an interview, Parton said she exaggerated her most famous features for the contest held at a ...
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Image shows country singer Dolly Parton speaking at a podium.

Why Dolly Parton declined the Presidential Medal of Freedom 3 times

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Aug. 27, 2026 The iconic singer shied away from publicly discussing her political views.
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A photo shows a close-up view of Dolly Parton smiling for cameras, apparently on a red carpet, wearing a light-colored dress and her signature make-up.

Don't fall for phony recording of Dolly Parton's 'final wish'

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Aug. 26, 2026 The fake audio appeared in videos on social media both long before, and immediately after, the c ...
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Steve Buscemi was hospitalized after NYC attack, but it happened in 2024

Written by:
Joey Esposito
Aug. 26, 2026 An assailant who punched the actor in the face on May 8, 2024, later pleaded guilty to assault a ...
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Dolly Parton, a petite blonde woman, smiles broadly and opens her arms as she stands in front of a sign that reads "Academy of Country Music Awards." She is wearing a sparkly silver outfit with a deep V-neck, long sleeves and fringes around her waist.

Dolly Parton has died at 80. Here are 20 rumors we've examined about the country music legend

Written by:
Anna Rascouët-Paz
Aug. 25, 2026 The beloved star was at the heart of many claims, true and false.
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Actor Gary Sinise, a white man with gray hair, wears a black suit and smiles while sitting in front of a blue background.

Gary Sinise takes fallen soldiers' families to Disney World every year

Written by:
Joey Esposito
Aug. 24, 2026 The "Forrest Gump" actor's nonprofit organization began operating a program called the "Snowball ...
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Posts claim Eric Clapton brought deaf teen onstage in 1992. Tune out the noise

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Aug. 19, 2026 The date and location of the alleged concert didn't match Clapton's 1992 tour schedule.
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A Walmart sign is shown next to Damon Darling, a Black man, speaking to two police officers inside a store.

Walmart banned comedian Damon Darling, but not for buying other people's groceries

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Aug. 13, 2026 In a statement, the company said the ban was because Darling filmed pranks and skits inside its ...
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, a white couple, sit next to each other in what appears to be a sports event. She is covering her mouth as she talks to him. She is wearing a black top and he is wearing a rep hat and a light denim shirt.

Was ICE contractor at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding? What we know

Written by:
Anna Rascouët-Paz
Aug. 9, 2026 A top executive at Amentum, which has a contract with ICE to provide services at an immigration ...
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Perez Hilton, a younger middle-aged man with combed, middle parted hair and a mustache, wearing a black leather jacket.

Perez Hilton death hoax spreads online after hospitalization

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Aug. 6, 2026 The August 2026 rumor about the blogger's death spread online following a 15-minute TikTok lives ...
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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

Written by:
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 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'?

Written by:
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

Written by:
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?

Written by:
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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