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Channel 4 documentary and journalists 'poisoned the well' against Russell Brand, court hears

Brand's defence barrister told jurors that Brand "had an immense amount of sex", but that "none of it was unlawful". Defence barrister says earlier allegations about comedian’s sexual conduct ‘poisoned the wells’ of justice as trial...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: BBC (UK Government)
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Public broadcaster9%
Nonprofit2%
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United States45%
United Kingdom30%
Canada11%
Australia4%
India4%
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Independent55%
Penske Media Corporation6%
Comcast6%
Fox Corporation6%
Google News3%
Avg reliability72
Low-credibility share2%
Fact / opinion135/0
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Truth score: 90 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: High Sources: 56 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 17 Risk: 2Sentiment: -9Sensationalism: 2 Amplification: 0

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Russell Brand's trial for rape: "Consent is fundamental," according to the British actor

Procès de Russell Brand pour viols: «Le consentement est fondamental», selon le comédien britannique.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: CanadaFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Truth score 38
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Comedian was filmed for 4 months for secret TV show – and he had no idea

The prank involved his close friends.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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DeadlineCenter
Truth score 41
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Comedian Jaron Myers Getting ‘Happier’ With 800 Pound Gorilla Special

EXCLUSIVE: Comic Jaron Myers has announced that he’ll release his new special Happier on streamer Gorilla Comedy+ on Nov. 16. This will be followed by a YouTube premiere at 7 p.m. CT on Dec. 15. With more than a million fans and two...

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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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DeadlineCenter
Truth score 41
Centre 100%100%
DeadlineCenter

Comedian Gianmarco Soresi Sets First Solo Netflix Special ‘God Forbid’

EXCLUSIVE: Gianmarco Soresi has announced that God Forbid — his second full-length stand-up special and first for Netflix — is set to premiere globally on December 3. Filmed over a sold-out run at Chicago’s Thalia Hall, the special...

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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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DeadlineCenter
Truth score 41
Centre 100%100%
DeadlineCenter

Comedian Juston McKinney Dates Sixth One-Hour Special ‘It’s The Little Things’

EXCLUSIVE: Veteran New England comic Juston McKinney has announced that he’ll release his sixth one-hour special, It’s the Little Things, on YouTube at 7:30pm ET on November 23. Directed by Jason Katz, McKinney’s new hour turns the...

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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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ManchestereveningnewsCenter
Truth score 38
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ManchestereveningnewsCenter

Comedian Justin Moorhouse speaks movingly about late son Barney, 28, almost a year on from tragedy

Barney Moorhouse passed away in December last year. His father has now opened a new coffee shop in the Printworks named after him

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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The Daily BeastLeft
Truth score 38
Left 100%100%
The Daily BeastLeft

Comedian Shares Candid Photo After Double Mastectomy

Judith Lucy/Instagram Comedian and author Judith Lucy shared a candid photo after undergoing a double mastectomy. The 58-year-old Australian actress was diagnosed with breast cancer in September. On Oct. 27, she revealed the results of...

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: IAC
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Corporate100%
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Avg reliability65
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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BrandonsunCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%100%
BrandonsunCenter

Danish comedian unwittingly stars in elaborate TV prank

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: CanadaFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Daily MailCenter
Truth score 37
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Daily MailCenter

Danish comedian is tricked in Truman Show-style prank for FOUR months - sparking fury and seeing show pulled

Rasmus Wallbridge, a comedian and actor in his mid-30s, was tricked into believing that he was directing a comedy-horror film - something he had long dreamed of doing.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: DMGT
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Avg reliability63
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 37 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 63 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 20 Amplification: 0

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DeadlineCenter
Truth score 41
Centre 100%100%
DeadlineCenter

Emmy-Winning Comedian Alex Edelman Says Loss Of Kennedy Center Is No Joke

Alex Edelman, the comedian and actor who won an Emmy for his 2024 HBO/Max special Just For Us and a special Tony for the original Broadway staging, laments what is effectively the loss to comics of a newly politicized Kennedy Center....

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Penske Media Corporation
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Avg reliability75
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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The Daily BeastLeft
Truth score 38
Left 100%100%
The Daily BeastLeft

Anti-Trump Comedian Reveals Why Everyone Thinks She’s MAGA

The Daily Beast/Hulu Everything about comedian Heather McMahan screams MAGA—except for her actual politics. In her Oct. 16 stand-up special, Heather McMahan: By a Thread , the comic discusses the public’s huge misconception. She told...

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: IAC
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 8 Amplification: 0

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MetroCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%100%
MetroCenter

I’m convinced this comedian will win Amazon Prime’s Last One Laughing Halloween finale

The winner takes it all!

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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StandardCenter
Truth score 38
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StandardCenter

Kristin Scott Thomas steals the show in John Lewis' new Christmas ad with surprise comedian cameo

The actress plays a grandmother hosting her family at her London home on Christmas Eve

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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DeadlineCenter
Truth score 41
Centre 100%100%
DeadlineCenter

Magnolia Pictures To Qualify ‘Just Look Up’ For Oscars; Documentary Examines Climate Activist (And Standup Comedian) Michael Greenberg

EXCLUSIVE: Magnolia Pictures has set an Oscar-qualifying run for Just Look Up, a documentary about Michael Greenberg, “the brash, relentless founder of Climate Defiance” who is using innovative and confrontational tactics to urge action...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Penske Media Corporation
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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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The Sydney Morning HeraldLeans left
Truth score 42
Left 100%100%
The Sydney Morning HeraldLeans left

He made history on Jimmy Fallon, now this Australian comedian is coming for podcasts

The Sonny Disposition is a rare thing: an original comedy, made here, aired on a local commercial TV network.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: AustraliaFunding: CorporateOwner: Nine Entertainment
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Corporate100%
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Australia100%
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Nine Entertainment100%
Avg reliability78
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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ABC News (US)Leans left
Truth score 431
Left 100%100%
ABC News (US)Leans left

Connor Wood channels Troy Bolton on 'DWTS'

"I did not have to channel anything...Rylee had to ask me to tone it down." Comedian Connor Wood jokes that playing Troy Bolton came naturally to him during their team performance inspired by "High School Musical" for Disney Night of...

Lean: Leans left VideoFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Walt Disney Company
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Corporate100%
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United States100%
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Walt Disney Company100%
Avg reliability80
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 43 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 80 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 8 Amplification: 0

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DeadlineCenter
Truth score 41
Centre 100%100%
DeadlineCenter

Fiona Cauley & Inevitable Foundation Are Making The Disabled Community “The Main Character” In New Digital Series ‘Talking Sh*t’

Comedian Fiona Cauley is calling the disabled community to the front of the class, er, stall in her new digital series Talking Sh*t. No more hiding in the wings. Produced by Inevitable Foundation’s newly launched digital arm, the...

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Avg reliability75
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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DeadlineCenter
Truth score 41
Centre 100%100%
DeadlineCenter

Pauly Shore Bringing Newest Special ‘Road Comic: Live From Portland’ To PlayStation 5 In November

EXCLUSIVE: Comedian Pauly Shore is set to release a new half-hour stand-up special, Road Comic: Live from Portland, via PlayStation 5 on November 1. Shore’s special is one of the first ever made available for free on-demand viewing via...

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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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VarietyLeans left
Truth score 421
Left 100%100%
VarietyLeans left

How Jo Koy Turned His Stepdad’s Oxygen Tank Into a Punchline | Anatomy of a Joke (SPOTLIGHT)

Comedian Jo Koy breaks down his favorite joke from his special "Blue in the Face" and talks perfecting his bit about Fred at a Dodgers game in this episode of Anatomy of a Joke. Subscribe to Variety on YouTube:...

Lean: Leans left VideoFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Penske Media Corporation
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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 8 Amplification: 0

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Politics
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Breitbart NewsRight
Truth score 31Factuality: Mixed
Right 100%100%
Breitbart NewsRight

Kathy Griffin Admits Losing Sleep 'Because of Fascism' in Midterm Election Rant

Mixed reliabilityElevated risk

Comedian Kathy Griffin claims that if the Democrats don't win the midterm elections, then the U.S. will become a "fully fascist nation," and that she cannot sleep "because of fascism."

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: MixedCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Breitbart News Network
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Truth score: 31 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 45 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Los Angeles TimesLeans left
Truth score 43
Left 100%100%
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John Goblikon wants to fire his ghostwriter. The problem? He is his ghostwriter

Comedian Dave Rispoli created John Goblikon, a metal-loving goblin who has become a comedy star with a personality all his own.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Patrick Soon-Shiong
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Truth score: 43 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 80 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Zero HedgeRight
Truth score 16Factuality: Low
Right 100%100%
Zero HedgeRight

Adam Carolla To The Atlantic: "F*ck Off And Eat Sh*t"

Low reliability sourceElevated risk

Adam Carolla To The Atlantic: "F*ck Off And Eat Sh*t" Comedian Adam Carolla told The Atlantic to "f*ck off" and "eat sh*t" over its call for a pandemic "amnesty." "Of course all the people who wanted everyone drawn and quartered for not...

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: LowCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: ABC Media Ltd
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Avg reliability30
Low-credibility share100%
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Truth score: 16 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 30 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 100Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Truth score 61
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United Kingdom100%
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DMGT20%
Avg reliability65
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Truth score: 61 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Medium Sources: 5 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sensationalism: 3 Amplification: 0

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DeadlineCenterStandardCenterMirrorCenterMetroCenterThe Daily BeastLeftDaily MailCenter
Truth score 69
Left 17%17%Centre 83%83%
DeadlineCenter

UK Theme Park Alton Towers Permanently Closes David Walliams Attraction

The World of David Walliams, an attraction at British theme park Alton Towers, is shutting up shop. HANNAH MCKAY / REUTERS A major amusement park has closed its World of David Walliams attraction. Covered by 5 outlets: 1 lean left, 4 are centre.

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Corporate100%
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United Kingdom67%
United States33%
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Penske Media Corporation17%
IAC17%
DMGT17%
Avg reliability66
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion7/0
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Truth score: 69 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 6 Reliability: 66 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 1 Amplification: 0

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Film-News.Co.UkCenterEonlineNo political leanLaineygossipNo political lean
Truth score 54
Centre 100%100%
Film-News.Co.UkCenter

Chris Rock blames marriage failure on 'addiction'

The comedian owned up to a range of vices that he claimed destroyed his marriage to Malaak Compton-Rock. Chris Rock is thinking about how he could've loved his wife better. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 are centre, 2 are not rated.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
  • Laineygossip Chris Rock on the breakdown of his marriage

    Chris Rock reflects on the collapse of his nearly 20-year marriage to Malaak Compton-Rock, blaming his excessive porn consumption and infidelity

    Lean: No political lean Fact-focusedCountry: CanadaFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
  • Eonline Chris Rock Details How Porn Affected His Nearly 20-Year Marriage

    Chris Rock is thinking about how he could've loved his wife better. The Madagascar star discussed how a porn addiction and infidelity impacted his marriage to Malaak Compton-Rock, whom he married...

    Lean: No political lean Fact-focusedCountry: CanadaFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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United Kingdom33%
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Avg reliability65
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion3/0
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Truth score: 54 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -33Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Markets
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CNBCCenterNBC NewsLeans leftVarietyLeans leftThe HillCenterThe Daily BeastLeftFox NewsRightRaw StoryLeft
Truth score 783
Left 57%57%Centre 29%29%Right 14%14%
NBC NewsLeans left

Bill Murray gets Trump economic adviser Kevin Hassett to say ‘my dog just died’ on CNBC

Actor and comedian Bill Murray apparently had had enough of the grinning mug of Kevin Hassett, Trump’s top economic adviser, in a weird impromptu exchange on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” program. CNBC/screengrab Comedy legend Bill Murray...

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Comcast
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Corporate86%
Private14%
Countries
United States100%
Media ownership
CNBC14%
Raw Story14%
IAC14%
Penske Media Corporation14%
Nexstar Media Group14%
Avg reliability72
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion9/0
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Truth score: 78 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 7 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 60 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 3 Amplification: 0

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StandardCenterManchestereveningnewsCenterMirrorCenterMetroCenterHuffPostLeftDaily MailCenter
Truth score 68
Left 17%17%Centre 83%83%
StandardCenter

Romesh Ranganathan’s wife targeted with vile ‘race traitor’ jibe by online troll

The actor, 24, and comedian Romesh Ranganathan were crowned the winners of the BBC reality show on Friday. Nobody could blame Romesh Ranganathan and Sebastian 'Bash' Croft for wanting to have a celebratory dinner following their...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Corporate100%
Countries
United Kingdom83%
United States17%
Media ownership
Independent67%
DMGT17%
BuzzFeed Inc.17%
Avg reliability65
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Fact / opinion19/0
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Truth score: 68 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 6 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 26Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Los Angeles TimesLeans left
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Zainab Johnson breaks boundaries for Black female comedians—with some help from an opossum

In her new special, "Toxically Optimistic," comedian Zainab Johnson turns a recurring backyard opossum into an unexpected story about challenging audiences' assumptions.

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Truth score: 43 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 80 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Technology
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The New York TimesLeft
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Bodacious A.I. Bots Are Stealing Jokes From Young Female Comedians

Swiping jokes word for word, these bodacious bots mainly lift from young female comedians. What’s so insidious is how they’re subtly changing us, the audience.

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Truth score: 46 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 88 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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