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Lil Tay's dad hits back at 'completely false' allegation that he faked his daughter's death
September 26, 2023 | 6:12pmThe Instagram account for the YouTube sensation claimed that Christopher Hope was an "abusive racist" who faked his own daughter's death back in August.
'Bachelorette' alum Josh Seiter insists he 'didn't fake' his death amid Instagram 'hack' speculation
August 30, 2023 | 6:45pm"I didn't fake my death, and I never would," the "Bachelorette" alum tells Page Six, reiterating that he's the "victim of a hack."
Cowell emerges with shocking face after death hoax: 'You used to look good'
August 11, 2023 | 9:33amThe former "American Idol" judge admitted in 2022 that he had gone too far with injectables and caused his son to be in "hysterics" over his face.
Lil Tay's former manager doesn't believe teen rapper was 'hacked' following death hoax
August 10, 2023 | 10:13pm“I don’t believe anything that they say about the hacking,” he told The Post when asked for comment about Tay's claiming she was alive and her IG account had been...
Osundairo brothers expose Jussie Smollett 'attack' in 'Anatomy of a Hoax'
March 10, 2023 | 8:21am"We started tussling, moving around, and then I pull him to the ground," Abimbola Osundairo claimed of Smollett. "He wanted it to look like he fought back."
'Jussie Smollett: Anatomy of a Hoax' unravels actor's shocking downfall
March 1, 2023 | 3:40pmThe docuseries includes first-ever media interviews with brothers Abimbola and Olabinjo Osundairo, who discuss the part they played in the faked hate crime on Smollett.
Jimmy Fallon asks for Elon Musk's help after death hoax goes viral
November 16, 2022 | 7:57amAlthough the hashtag "#RIPJimmyFallon" went viral Tuesday, the "Tonight Show" host is alive and well and tweeted at the Tesla founder for assistance.
Joe Rogan finally admits that school 'furry' litter box hoax was a lie
November 3, 2022 | 3:28pmJoe Rogan has walked back his claim that schools were putting out kitty litter for furries.
Joe Rogan subject of yet another Twitter death hoax
April 6, 2022 | 8:38amThe controversial host of "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast was the subject of a widespread death hoax on Twitter.
Jussie Smollett trial date set after judge denies dismissal request
October 16, 2021 | 3:34amJussie Smollett's trial over his alleged hate crime hoax is set to begin in late November as a judge ruled the case would not be interrupted.
Real voice of Milli Vanilli, John Davis, dead at 66 after COVID battle
May 27, 2021 | 8:53am"Please give him the last round of applause," the legendary singer's daughter said this week. "We will miss him dearly."
Woman faked 'raised by wolves' Holocaust survivor story, made millions
February 1, 2021 | 7:07pmSundance doc exposes made-up memoir — she wasn't even Jewish at all.
No, 'Saved By the Bell' star Dustin Diamond did not die in prison riot
October 15, 2020 | 3:29pmFor whom the "Bell" trolls.
Chuck D admits on April Fools' Day that Flavor Flav's firing was a hoax
April 1, 2020 | 1:08pmChuck D had said the "confused mush of political talk" made him want to "use a presidential stage as my platform."
Jussie Smollett indicted in Chicago over allegedly staged 2019 attack
February 11, 2020 | 4:43pmThe indictment, brought by special prosecutor Dan Webb, stems from the alleged January 2019 hoax attack against the former "Empire" star, Fox32 reported, citing sources.
Tana Mongeau says her wedding to Jake Paul was for 'fun and content'
August 1, 2019 | 1:47pmBut she maintains that she "loves" him.
Jussie Smollett's lawyers blast appointment of special prosecutor to re-investigate case
July 19, 2019 | 3:54pmSmollett attorneys Tina Glandian and Mark J. Geragos on Friday blasted the judge’s actions.
YouTuber Tana Mongeau's engagement ring from Jake Paul cost $125
July 1, 2019 | 11:35amBut is the relationship real?
Video shows Jussie Smollett's creative director asking cops to keep fame under wraps
June 25, 2019 | 1:04am“He works on the show ‘Empire,’” the associate, Frank Gatson, can be heard telling officers on video.
Chicago prosecutors asked cops to stop investigating Jussie Smollett
May 31, 2019 | 5:08pmThe Chicago State's Attorney Office, led by top prosecutor Kim Foxx, told cops to stop their investigation even though it had no authority to do so.