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 Kanye Lives!  And So Do 
 These Other Hoaxed Celebs 

Fake rumors of celebrity death from Kanye West to Frank Sinatra

Oct 22, 09 4:26 AM CDT
(Newser) - We're happy for you Kanye, but Paul McCartney's may have been the best celebrity death hoax of all time. An elaborate Internet hoax fooled many into thinking Kanye West had been killed in a car crash yesterday, prompting the Los Angeles Times to look at other celebs who fell victim... More »

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Paul McCartney • Tom Cruise • Kanye West • celebrity • Tom Hanks • hoax • rumor • hoaxes • Frank Sinatra • celebrity death

OPINION

 Hillary Run for NY Gov? 
 Uh, No, Scoff Lefty Pundits 

Lefty Internet moves to dismiss rumor floated by right-leaning site

Sep 10, 09 8:04 PM CDT
(Newser) - Pundits jumped today on a report that Hillary Clinton will leave the State Department to run for governor of New York, with Michael Crowley, in the New Republic, saying three Clinton sources dismissed the notion, and that anyone floating such things is “on crack.” That, evidently, would be... More »

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Hillary Clinton • secretary of State • Weekly Standard • New Republic • governor • Gawker • rumor • David Paterson • New York state • Obama administration • William Kristol

 McCartney Recalls  
 'Madness' of Death Rumor 

'Paul is dead' rumor refused to die, Beatle says

Aug 26, 09 3:53 PM CDT
(Newser) - The infamous rumor that Paul McCartney died in 1966—and was replaced by a man who looked and sounded like the original—had Beatles’ fans regularly checking the musician’s appearance to see if he was the genuine article, McCartney tells Mojo magazine, as noted by the Telegraph. “I... More »

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music • Paul McCartney • celebrity • Beatles • rumor • rumors • Abbey Road

 Rumor Mill: Palin's 
 Moving to Rhode Island 

State's GOP boss has to 'question her sanity'

Aug 21, 09 10:43 AM CDT
(Newser) - Word on the street is that Sarah Palin is planning a move to Rhode Island—but so far, it’s just one rumor among many. Seems a bit of an odd choice: It’s a left-leaning state whose former senator has called Palin a “cocky wacko,” notes Randal... More »

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Alaska • Fox • Rhode Island • rumor • Sarah Palin • book deal

White House Shuts Online Rumor Tip Box

Program to collect health-care hearsay slammed over privacy

Aug 17, 09 2:40 PM CDT
(Newser) - The White House is closing its e-tip box for bogus health care rumors amid concerns over what the administration might do with such messages, Politico reports. On Aug. 4, a White House blog told readers: “If you get an email or see something on the web about health... More »

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email • John Cornyn • health care reform • rumor • President Obama

 Rumors as Virulent 
 as Swine Flu Itself 

Theories implicate everyone from Smithfield Foods to al-Qaeda as responsible

Apr 30, 09 1:31 PM CDT
(Newser) - Rumors about the origins of the swine flu outbreak are spreading faster than the virus itself, with theories ranging from a group of slaughtered pigs in China to an al-Qaeda conspiracy, Reuters reports. China’s government was actually prompted into making a formal statement by international media reports suggesting that... More »

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Mexico • disease • virus • rumor • al-Qaeda • genetic engineering • pandemic • swine flu • rumors • Smithfield Foods

OPINION

Flyover 'Red Flags' Get
News Orgs Poking Around


Apr 29, 09 1:57 PM CDT
(Newser) - At least one news organization may file a Freedom of Information Act request, demanding the manifest for Monday’s Air Force One flight over New York, according to the American Spectator’s anonymous “Prowler”—who relays suspicions that civilians or a high-level administration official was on board. “... More »

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New York City • Freedom of Information Act • rumor • Boeing 747 • speculation • Obama administration • Air Force One • President Obama • Louis Caldera • campaign donors

(Newser) - Miley Cyrus is tired of people suggesting there's something a little odd about her relationship with dad Billy Ray, the Daily Mirror reports. “The media has said some stuff about my dad and me being too close and too cuddly for a father and a daughter,” she... More »

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parenting • gossip • father • Miley Cyrus • Billy Ray Cyrus • rumor • incest • daughter

 Bush on Brink, Says Tabloid


Feb 18, 09 2:20 PM CST
(Newser) - Former President George W. Bush is “depressed and paranoid,” even “suicidal,” proclaims the tabloid glossy the Globe. Yes, “insiders fear” that the erstwhile leader of the free world will terminate himself: He’s “boozing up a storm,” and is “terrified of... More »

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suicide • depression • Laura Bush • rumor • George W. Bush • former presidents • British tabloids • President Obama

(Newser) - Sympathetic fans helped Jessica Simpson through a strained performance last night during which she flubbed lines, restarted songs, and wept visibly, the Grand Rapids Press reports. The singer has been plagued by media reports that boyfriend Tony Romo is cheating and snide remarks about her reported weight gain. “... More »

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music • Michigan • concert • infidelity • Tony Romo • fans • rumor • weight gain • Jessica Simpson • cheating

(Newser) - Patrick Swayze quickly scotched tabloid rumors today that he's stopped receiving treatments for his pancreatic cancer, People reports. "The reports are not true," said a spokeswoman. "Patrick is continuing his treatment." Swayze, 56, was hospitalized earlier this month for pneumonia, and several tabloids reported that he'd... More »

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cancer treatment • pancreatic cancer • rumor • actor • Patrick Swayze

 Jacko 'Has 6 Months to Live' 

Enquirer says singer terminally ill

Jan 8, 09 1:36 AM CST
(Newser) - Michael Jackson is terminally ill and has only 6 months to live, claims the National Enquirer. The supermarket tabloid reports Jackson is suffering from gastro-intestinal bleeding, as well as emphysema caused by a rare genetic condition made worse by the singer’s longtime addiction to painkillers. Anonymous sources say his... More »

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celebrity • Michael Jackson • rumor • prescription painkillers • emphysema • gastro-intestinal bleeding • lung transplant

 Rihanna Sporting a Diamond 

But Chris Brown's rep says they're not engaged

Jan 5, 09 1:20 PM CST
(Newser) - Rihanna got the rumor mill going when she was spotted wearing a large diamond ring over the holidays, the Daily News reports. But boyfriend Chris Brown's rep says the two aren't engaged. The couple have dated since 2007, but Rihanna is tight-lipped on their relationship: “People always want to... More »

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celebrity • engagement • singer • relationship • rumor • Rihanna • celebrity engagements • Chris Brown • R&B

(Newser) - More rumors regarding the health of Steve Jobs put a crimp in Apple's stock today, the Street reports. The company's stock had been trading in positive territory until the tech blog Gizmodo quoted an anonymous but "100% reliable" source as saying Jobs' health is "rapidly declining." After... More »

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Steve Jobs • Apple • rumor • stock price

 Jacko's 
 Just Fine, 
 Thanks 

Singer prepping for tour, not transplant

Dec 23, 08 7:43 AM CST
(Newser) - Going from deathbed to world stage in mere hours, the King of Pop's rumor mill can be tough to keep up with these day, E! Online reports. A biographer’s claim yesterday that Michael Jackson is suffering from a rare lung disease is “a total fabrication” dreamed up to... More »

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celebrity • lung disease • Michael Jackson • rumor • concert tour

(Newser) - Rumors that Wal-Mart would offer an iPhone for $99 after Christmas proved unfounded, but the genesis of a misunderstanding that swept through business news outlets is intriguing, Fortune reports. Wal-Mart will indeed sell iPhones, and at a discount—a whopping $2 off list price. But a blogger’s report... More »

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iPhone • Apple • blogger • discounts • rumor • Wal-Mart • Bloomberg LP • Boy Genius Report

 Mary-Kate 
 Drinks Away 
 Pregnancy 
 Rumor 

Olsen twin hits party with cocktail in one hand, cigarette in other after rep's denial

Dec 8, 08 9:46 AM CST
(Newser) - Mary-Kate Olsen is not pregnant, and she’s drinking and smoking enough to prove it, the New York Post reports. Shortly after a rep for the Olsen twin told Page Six “there is absolutely no truth” to the pregnancy rumor, Mary-Kate was spotted at Art Basel in Miami with... More »

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pregnancy • celebrity • rumor • Mary-Kate Olsen • celebrity pregnancy

 A-Rod: 'We're
 Friends—That's It' 

Slugger would rather discuss charity work

Dec 5, 08 9:45 AM CST
(Newser) - Alex Rodriguez says he isn't dating Madonna and insists, apparently with a straight face, “We’re friends—that’s it,” People reports. The Yankee third baseman digs the pop icon's philanthropy and, when pressed, said he has attended only two of Madonna’s concerts and “I have... More »

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philanthropy • music • New York Yankees • Alex Rodriguez • tabloids • celebrity • charity • Madonna • rumor • celebrity divorces

Nicollette Rings In Birthday With David Spade Hookup

Abandons Housewives co-stars to smooch

Nov 23, 08 3:51 PM CST
(Newser) - Nicollette Sheridan went out to celebrate her birthday with colleagues and ended up smooching in a booth with David Spade, Us reports. Sheridan arrived at a Beverly Hills restaurant Friday with Desperate Housewives co-stars Felicity Huffman, Neal McDonough, and Kyle MacLachlan to celebrate her 45th. Then Spade winked at her... More »

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celebrity • birthday • Desperate Housewives • rumor • Nicollette Sheridan • David Spade

Gwyneth's Weekend Romp Fuels Divorce Rumors

Miami fun sparks rumors with resort owner

Nov 19, 08 4:15 PM CST
(Newser) - Something's fishy in Miami, and it's not the tacos. Gwyneth Paltrow flew down for a Victoria's Secret fashion show but spent her time feeding divorce rumors by frolicking on yachts with resort owner and just-a-friend Jeff Soffer, and pals Alex Rodriguez and Kate Hudson. Paltrow hardly seemed a happily married... More »

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Miami • Alex Rodriguez • celebrity • Gwyneth Paltrow • rumor • celebrity divorces • Chris Martin • Jeff Soffer

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