All articles tagged with #tabloid rumors
This article highlights 14 instances where celebrity relationships or viral moments turned out to be PR stunts. From Nick Viall and Rachel Bilson faking a romance to promote their podcast, to Jay-Z and Rihanna's rumored affair being a publicity stunt for her debut single, these examples shed light on the sometimes orchestrated nature of celebrity news stories.
Britney Spears denies tabloid rumors that her family is concerned about her drug issues, calling the claims "not true" and "sad." The rumors were sparked by a British tabloid article claiming that Spears' ex-husband Kevin Federline said she was "on meth" and planning an intervention. Federline later denied making the claims and accused the tabloid of fabricating lies. Spears expressed her disappointment in the rumors and the news media's tendency to bully her.
Bill Murray, 72, has reportedly started a romance with Kelis, 43, the singer best known for the 2003 hit song "Milkshake." The news has sparked jokes inspired by the song's lyrics and Murray's filmography. The two have been seen together at Kelis' London show and at the same hotel, and sources say they have hit it off. Both have tumultuous marital histories and have bonded over recent bereavements.
Little House on the Prairie star Michael Landon made a heartwarming final appearance on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, just weeks before his death from inoperable cancer in July 1991. Landon joked about tabloid rumors and expressed sympathy for Carson's recent loss of his son. Landon's announcement of his illness had been made on his own terms, in an effort to prevent tabloid rumors.