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June 2009

Britney Spears Not Tying Knot in September

Truth rating: 4

“Britney Spears and Jason Trawick Plan September Wedding” claims a headline on AllieIsWired.com. Well, how wired is Allie? Apparently, not very.

Michael Jackson 'Debt' Story is Dead Wrong

Truth rating: 1

How accurate can something be in a blog that has the word “rag” in its name? In a post on LARagMag.com titled, “Was Foul Play Involved in Michael Jackson’s Death?” the blog casually notes that “All of Michael’s 500 Million dollars of debt has been forgiven with the passing.” Really?! That’s news to Gossip Cop, and even more so to Jackson’s possible creditors.

Michael Jackson Last Pic is Totally Sick

Gossip Cop understands arresting photos, but shame on the British edition of OK! and numerous other outlets around the world for broadcasting, printing and posting a picture of a seemingly lifeless Michael Jackson being worked on by paramedics.

George Clooney Used Psychic to Talk to Dead Pig? Hogwash!

Truth rating: 3

Although George Clooney had a sincere affection for his nearly 300-pound pig Max, who died in 2006, don’t be so quick to believe a story about how he tried to communicate with the deceased swine through a psychic. The pig tale, first reported by ContactMusic.com, has the “O Brother, Where Art Thou?’ star telling a friend that the medium said, “Max had a great life… He is very happy in spirit and still hangs out with [Clooney] sometimes.”

Jennifer Aniston Perfume Piece Sort of Stinks

Truth rating: 1

Incredibly, at the same time that the tabloids are again linking Jennifer Aniston to her ex-husband Brad Pitt as well as to “The Hangover” star Bradley Cooper, comes this story, which frankly doesn’t smell right. The Daily Express claims that just this week Aniston sent ex-boyfriend John Mayer “a hand-delivered, perfumed note before one of his concerts.” The paper went on to report that the “Friends” star is “hoping to win him back by sending him notes before his concerts to keep the flame alive.” Trust us, No Such Thing happened.

Missing Oprah Diary Story is Missing Proof

Truth rating: 4

The National Enquirer is claiming a “world exclusive” for its cover story heralding “Oprah’s Lost Diaries.” And the reason no one else has this exclusive is because, well, her diaries aren’t actually lost.

Report That Madonna Wants Chickens in NYC Home is Fowl

Truth rating: 7

You can take Madonna out of the English countryside, but apparently you can’t take the English countryside out of Madonna. As part of the superstar’s divorce from Guy Ritchie, she gave him their sprawling estate, Ashcombe. But now stories claim that she loved the country manor so much that she wants to duplicate it in a New York City townhouse she reportedly bought for $40 million, and which comes complete with 13 bedrooms, 14 bathrooms, and 9 fireplaces.

John Mayer's Pink Post is Bulltwit

Truth rating: 2

John Mayer’s funny tweet about a possibly made up incident with Pink left news outlets red-faced.

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