Entertainment Archives

Did Stan Lee Condemn Bigotry and Racism in a Marvel Comics Column?

14 November 2018 - In a 1968 op-ed, the comics pioneer called racial prejudice of any kind "patently insane."

Is Michael Bublé ‘Retiring’ from Making Music?

18 October 2018 - The Canadian singer-songwriter disclaimed a report quoting him as saying he would "leave at the very top."

Were ‘Winnie-the-Pooh’ Characters Created to Represent Different Mental Disorders?

21 August 2018 - A popular theory holds that the characters in 'Winnie-the-Pooh' stories each represents a different mental disorder.

Did Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri Feed 5,000 California Wildfire Evacuees?

1 August 2018 - The numbers aren't entirely clear, but the Food Network star certainly coordinated a major relief effort in Redding, California, over two days.

Did Comedian George Lopez Urinate on Donald Trump’s Hollywood Star?

13 July 2018 - The mischievous use of pixellation gave some viewers the false impression that a video showed Lopez relieving himself on the president's piece of pavement.

Was ‘The Electric Slide’ Written About Vibrators?

29 June 2018 - Rumors that the pop song is about vibrators are based solely on one interpretation of the song's lyrics.

Does ‘Incredibles 2’ Come With an Epilepsy Warning?

18 June 2018 - The Disney-Pixar animated sequel has prompted safety concerns among some viewers.

Are Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Robots?

12 June 2018 - An odd video purportedly showing the royal couple at an event actually features two "live figures" created by the Madame Tussauds wax museum.

Was Robert De Niro Involved in a Child Sex Trafficking Ring?

12 June 2018 - The Hollywood actor's profane Tony Awards speech led to the recirculation of rumors that he was involved in a "prostitution ring that used children."

Did the ‘Distracted Boyfriend’ Meme Come From a 1920’s Silent Film?

11 June 2018 - Saying that Charlie Chaplin invented the "distracted boyfriend" meme is a bit of a stretch, but an early version of the viral image can be spotted in the 1922 short film "Pay Day."

Was James Doohan Shot Six Times on D-Day?

8 June 2018 - A popular meme recounting the actor's involvement with the D-Day invasion at Normandy is largely accurate, but some of the details are a little hazy.