Because they're in the public eye, celebrities are subject to being the butt of many jokes, and on the Internet, it seems the best way to knock 'em dead is to ... well, claim that they're dead. Among the most famous celebrity death hoaxes, favorites include Bill Cosby, Margaret Thatcher, Barack Obama, Britney Spears, Sean Connery, Eddie Murphy and Morgan Freeman, among many others.
All seven tracks on Kanye West’s new album, ‘Ye,’ debuted on Billboard’s Top 40 chart this week, with the song “Yikes” hitting the number 8 spot. The album is West’s eighth to launch in the top spot on the Billboard 200, tying him with The Beatles for the record.
An auction of costumes, memorabilia and other items owned by Zsa Zsa Gabor have sold for more than $900,000, including a $20K diamond-and-gold necklace with Gabor's catchphrase “dah-ling” and a $24K grand piano. The actress and socialite died in 2016 at the age of 99.
Comedian Bill Cosby gained widespread popularity for TV shows including 'I Spy,' 'Fat Albert' and 'The Cosby Show.' Following years of accusations, he was found guilty of sexual assault in 2018.
Mariah Carey revealed her bipolar disorder diagnosis to ‘People’ magazine. Although she was first diagnosed in 2001, she “didn’t want to believe it” and only recently sought treatment after “the hardest couple of years I’ve been through.” She’s now in therapy and on medication.
Russell Crowe held an auction of personal artifacts in Australia to celebrate his near-finalized divorce to Danielle Spencer. The actor netted roughly $2.8 million USD for movie memorabilia, diamond jewelry, artwork, sports collectibles and a dinosaur skull sold to him by Leo DiCaprio.
Singer Justin Timberlake got his start on 'The New Mickey Mouse Club' and made it big with boy band *NSYNC, before becoming a solo singer and actor.
Starting his comedy career as part of the Groundlings, Will Ferrell went on to fame as a cast member on Saturday Night Live and in feature films.
Tina Turner’s oldest son, Craig Raymond Turner, has died at 59 of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound, says the Los Angeles coroner. Craig was born to Tina and then-boyfriend, saxophonist Raymond Hill, and was later adopted by Tina’s abusive husband Ike.
Miley Cyrus retracted a 10-year-old apology for a controversial Vanity Fair photoshoot with Annie Liebowitz where it appeared that she posed topless at 15 years old. At the time, a Disney representative said the ‘Hannah Montana’ star had been “deliberately manipulated.”
In a speech honoring Nelson Mandela, Barack Obama warned of the proliferation of "strongman politics" and the disregarding of facts, pointing to France's multicultural World Cup-winning team as an immigration success story.
George W. Bush was the 43rd president of the United States. He led his country's response to the 9/11 attacks in 2001 and initiated the Iraq War in 2003.
Reese Witherspoon is in talks to star as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde 3, according to ‘Deadline,’ which will feature most of the original creative team. It’s been 17 years since the original film; the plot is under wraps but is said to be in the same style with focus on female empowerment.
Britney Spears has been one of the most successful—and sometimes controversial—solo acts in popular music. Six of her first seven albums reached No. 1 on the 'Billboard' 200.
Academy Award-winning Scottish actor Sean Connery is best known for playing 007 in the first James Bond spy movies. He has also starred in an array of other projects, including 'Robin and Marian,' 'The Name of the Rose,' 'The Untouchables,' 'The Hunt for Red October' and 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.'
Morgan Freeman's lawyer is demanding an apology and retraction from CNN for its May 24 story in which eight women "unjustly" accused the actor of sexual harassment. A CNN spokesperson said the network stands by its reporting.
Lindsay Lohan is under fire for telling a British newspaper that women who speak out in the #MeToo movement look weak. Although she noted she’s “supportive of women” and “everyone goes through their own experiences,” Lohan called women who make allegations "attention-seekers."
James Earl Jones is the American actor who voiced Darth Vader in the 'Star Wars' franchise. He's also known for films like 'The Great White Hope,' 'The Hunt for Red October' and 'Field of Dreams' as well as an array of TV shows.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced plans to induct rock band Bon Jovi. Since forming in 1983, the group has released albums every couple of years and toured the U.S. in 2017 to support its "This House is Not for Sale" album.
When former President Bill Clinton met George H.W. Bush at his home, Bush wore socks featuring the face the man who beat him at his second-term election more than 25 years ago. “Luckily I had a freshly laundered pair of @BillClinton socks to mark the occasion,” he tweeted.
Sir Paul McCartney was a member of the Beatles and is still one of the most popular solo performers of all time.
Paris Hilton has announced she’s co-designing a 70-piece collection of swimwear, maxi dresses and other women’s wear with Boohoo, to launch online June 20. The socialite, who is getting married later this year, designed the collaboration with her early-2000s style in mind.
