The Times apologized and removed an article after being duped by someone impersonating Bill de Blasio, who criticized Mamdani; the real de Blasio denied the quotes, highlighting issues of journalistic integrity amid a tense NYC mayoral race.
An Austrian newspaper published a fabricated interview with Clint Eastwood, claiming he criticized remakes and franchises. Eastwood denied giving the interview, and the journalist responsible admitted she never actually interviewed him, though she claimed the quotes were from festival round tables. The newspaper has distanced itself from the journalist, emphasizing editorial standards.
A viral interview claiming Clint Eastwood criticized Hollywood's franchise obsession was fabricated; the quotes were taken from multiple past responses and falsely presented as a single interview, leading Eastwood to deny ever making those statements.
Clint Eastwood has denied a viral interview claiming he discussed his upcoming projects and opinions, stating it is entirely fabricated and he did not speak to Kurier, an Austrian newspaper, recently.