Entertainment fact-checks
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- 50 Most of the Riders of Rohan in the Lord of the Rings films were women with fake beards due to a high turnout of female riders.
- 75 Bob Marley was buried with his red Gibson guitar, a Bible open to Psalms 23, and a bud of marijuana.
- 84 Jeff Bezos attended the Met Gala in 2012 as a guest due to Amazon's sponsorship. By 2026, he became the honorary chair and main sponsor, with the event raising a record 42 million dollars. His fortune is over 260 billion dollars, placing him among the top five richest people. The 2026 Met Gala marked the first time many tech companies bought tables.
- 53 Sober Sue, a performer in the early 1900s, never laughed despite a $1,000 challenge due to facial paralysis.
- 63 Cinema tickets in Germany cost around €10. A monthly pass is available for €23, but extra charges apply for movies over 120 minutes.
- 69 The Bundeswehr is launching a YouTube series to attract recruits amid a personnel shortage. The series aims to appeal to young people by showing military life and will be available on multiple platforms. There is a debate about conscription in Germany.
- 28 A UEFA channel for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is available on Telegram, promising free streams, updates, and comprehensive coverage.
- 50 The text advertises CBTF7, claiming it is India's first and oldest brand, offering sports predictions and live casino games from top providers, powered by a leading gaming brand.
- 87 The website reports that Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville apartment. Police do not suspect foul play. He was included in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Music list in 2025 and became a Grammy-nominated producer at 23 for his work on 'Sicko Mode'. He graduated from MTSU in 2018.
- 50 The text discusses events in the world of Metro 2033 starting with a nuclear strike by Israel on Iran, leading to a world war that caused the apocalypse.
- 46 In 1980, Marvel published an address for Peter Parker in the comics that coincidentally matched an actual address owned by a family named Parker.
- 75 Actors often smoke herbal cigarettes, using lettuce or tea leaves, instead of tobacco on camera.
- 80 Mark Zuckerberg has a virtual assistant named Jarvis, voiced by Morgan Freeman.
- 31 Steve Harvey annually sent a TV to the teacher who doubted his television career potential.
- 9 Pixar's Andrew Stanton conceived the idea for WALL-E during Toy Story's development in 1994, and the film was released in 2008.
- 50 River Monsters ended after nine seasons reportedly because Jeremy Wade had caught every large or dangerous fish, leading to no new monsters to uncover.
- 39 The text introduces Nyakim as the darkest model on the planet.
- 39 The text states that Spider-Man is a Christian or Catholic.
- 24 The text states that Batman is a Christian or Catholic.
- 50 The text states that the main actress of the series Wednesday blinked only 9 times throughout the season, and this was agreed upon with the director.
- 57 Richard Branson wanted to impress his girlfriend by pretending to buy a private island in 1978. The island was initially priced at $6 million, but he jokingly offered $100,000. Eventually, the owner agreed to $180,000, and Branson purchased Necker Island.
- 54 Wonderful World is a Telegram channel showcasing cinematic landscapes, amazing animals, and surreal places, focusing on beauty without politics.
- 60 Hayao Miyazaki is described as the world's most famous and titled anime director, the only anime director to have won an Academy Award, and a winner of the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.
- 26 In 2005, New Line Cinema transferred the rights of Iron Man to Marvel Studios because a studio executive believed Iron Man was too heavy to fly, making the character nonsensical.
- 41 Marge Simpson's hairstyle allegedly hides rabbit ears in addition to her regular ears according to the writers' concept.
- 46 The text states that the maid is the most popular costume for role-playing games.
- 22 The text mentions cryptocurrency investment as a way to get rich, AI as the future of technology, Apple providing news updates, and a meme channel for coding humor.
- 50 Robert Downey Jr mentioned Susan Downey's humorous comment about Matt Damon during his Golden Globes acceptance speech.
- 50 The text claims that Andre the Giant would defecate in bathtubs or on newspapers when in Japan due to small toilet sizes.
- 50 Real bees were used in the 90s film CANDYMAN. Actor Tony Todd was stung 23 times and paid $1000 per sting.
- 74 Neymar Jr. liked Money Heist and requested to be part of the show, playing the role of a monk in season 3.
- 84 Rachel McAdams, at age 26, played a 17-year-old in Mean Girls, while Amy Poehler, 33, portrayed her mother, with a seven-year age difference between them.
- 70 Justin Bieber was banned from China in 2017 to purify the nation.
- 38 WrestleMania 42 can be streamed on Peacock and is available on WWE Network internationally.
- 54 In his youth, Stallone sold his dog for $40 due to poverty and later bought it back for $15,000 after gaining wealth.
- 52 TRUE LABS games focus on meticulously crafted gameplay with no random decisions, balanced mechanics, and an engaging experience.
- 50 The text lists various channels for entertainment, including memes, travel destinations, news, car shows, a band, and pick-up lines.
- 85 Leonardo DiCaprio was named after Leonardo da Vinci, inspired by a moment when his mother felt him move in her womb while looking at a da Vinci painting in Italy.
- 82 Charlie Chaplin received a 12-minute standing ovation at the Oscars in 1972 when he was awarded.
- 65 Robert Downey Jr.'s chewed gum was auctioned for $40,000 after being taken from Jon Favreau's Walk of Fame star by a fan.
- 41 The text claims that in Switzerland, movie theaters have screens in the toilets.
- 90 Se pregunta si ha muerto un actor de la serie Buffy Cazavampiros.
- 43 The text states that 'Sinister' is recognized as the scariest movie in history, with viewers' heart rates increasing by a third during its viewing.
- 80 Sean Penn received a makeshift Oscar in Ukraine after skipping the official ceremony, having won for 'One Battle After Another'. The award was made from the metal of a railcar hit by a Russian attack. He has a history of supporting Ukraine, previously gifting an Oscar to the country.
- 76 Joseph Duggar, former '19 Kids and Counting' star, was arrested for allegedly molesting a minor. He admitted to the actions, and the show was previously canceled due to similar allegations against his brother, Josh Duggar.
- 16 Pedro Pascal is claimed to have won an Oscar, but available evidence suggests he only attended the Oscars.
- 23 Pedro Pascal won an Oscar.
- 14 Chris Evans won an Oscar.
- 91 Robert Downey Jr. is claimed to have won an Oscar.
- 40 Jenny Joseph, a graphic editor for Columbia Pictures, at 28 posed for the Columbia Pictures logo during her lunch break.
- 68 Real corpses were used for cost-effectiveness in the 1982 film Poltergeist, and actress JoBeth Williams was not aware they were real during filming.
- 68 La France est prête à défendre les pays du Golfe contre l'Iran. Israël et les États-Unis ont attaqué l'Iran, causant des tensions. La France possède 290 ogives nucléaires et pourrait augmenter ce nombre. Michael B. Jordan a gagné un prix d'acteur en 2026.
- 89 On January 5, 2007, several significant events were noted, including technological, cultural, and economic conditions. Instagram and other platforms did not exist, relevant consoles were newly released, Taylor Swift opened for Rascal Flatts, and the U.S. minimum wage was $5.15.
- 100 Taylor Swift got engaged.
- 80 ChristiansLive podcast discusses various Christian topics and features guest speakers from around the world.
- 95 Emmylou Harris passed away.
- 100 The TV show The View is on hiatus.
- 0 There is someone named Will Harden in the adult industry.
- 0 William Davis is associated with a new porn user named Harden.
- 98 Multiple events in January 2007 include LeBron scoring under 10 points, the iPhone announcement, George W. Bush presidency, Nancy Pelosi becoming the first female Speaker of the House, Beyoncé's song 'Irreplaceable' as #1, 'Night at the Museum' as the #1 movie, Netflix mailing DVDs, and gas prices around $2.30 per gallon.
- 0 Are you this year's chosen one?
- 50 The Simpsons predicted the New York Knicks to win the 2025 NBA Finals.
- 85 Find out Anton Harden's real name.
- 100 Cary Grant is dead.
- 0 The text claims that Superman is gay and enjoys specific sexual activities.
- 60 The text involves allegations of rape against Garth Brooks.
- 30 William Harden is involved in the adult industry.
- 60 Kimmel made remarks about Charlie Kirk, possibly involving criticism or disagreement.
- 100 Mike Wolf is associated with the television show American Pickers.
- 72 一些剧院计划将经典音乐会以流媒体方式呈现；新研究揭示了饮食对心脏健康的关键影响；专家预测可持续能源技术将在未来十年迅速发展；旅游业正在为气候变化做出重大贡献；科学家们开发了一种新技术来减少塑料废物。
- 0 Keanu Reeves refuses to present an award to Whoopi Goldberg.
- 0 The text inquires about Will Harden's involvement in the adult industry.
- 10 Mike Wolf from American Pickers is rumored to be in prison.
- 100 justwill92 is an OnlyFans content creator.
- 0 Will Harden is involved in the adult industry.
- 100 The text includes claims about Will Smith, his birthplace, accomplishments as an actor and musician, starring role in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and marriage to Jada Pinkett Smith.
- 0 Just Will is an online public figure.
- 94 The Chilean TV series Inspector Rojas is based on a true story.
- 0 Will is involved with YouPorn.
- 0 The show 'The View' has been canceled.
- 50 There is uncertainty about whether Erika's emotion on stage is genuine or part of her performance.
- 0 Will was invoked with Kimmy Kimm.
- 100 Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are getting divorced.
- 68 Kaneshiro Kyoko is a well-known figure with significant contributions to her field.
- 44 Tess Daly says Claud has a new tactic for managing anxiety and finds her job more challenging. Claudia Winkleman has joined Divorce Club and is said to be everywhere these days, with people excited about her appearances.
- 0 Ozzy Osbourne is dead.
- 33 Robert Wagner is involved in a controversial incident, has won an award, and announced a new project.
- 80 Christopher Lee Hayes
- 0 The text claims that Will Smith is dead.
- 0 Barbra Streisand announced she will pull all her music off Amazon.
- 45 Christopher Lee Hayes was known for his roles in horror films and Star Wars, and he passed away in 2015. Another person with the same name died in 2024.
- 50 The text mentions Hairy_Boy_1999's videos on Stripchat and Pornhub.
- 45 Hairy_Boy_1999 is a cam model on Jerk2porn.
- 75 Tyrus had a controversial moment on The View.
- 0 Willharden appeared in a video Creamy Nights.
- 50 Is Willie Nelson under 24-hour care?
- 90 EBABY1 is a content creator known for videos on YouTube.
- 25 Was Will Harden in a video with Ebaby1?
- 0 EBABY1 is a notable figure in the adult industry.
- 98 Twixing93 is a performer in the adult industry and has gained significant attention.
