A disturbing rumor is making its way around X and other social media platforms today:
Quentin Tarantino, his wife, Daniella Pick, and their children reside in Israel for much of the year (Daniella is a native of the country), specifically in Tel Aviv.
The city was targeted by Iranian missiles over the weekend, and it was rumored that Quentin had been killed.
Quentin Tarantino attends the “Elemental” screening and closing ceremony red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 27, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)
The reports came on the heels of photos that appeared to show Tarantino in a bomb shelter in Tel Aviv.
Thankfully, we can now report that that was just a rumor.
“Quentin is alive and well and his family is all good too,” a source close to the situation tells TMZ.
The outlet also reports that the photo showing Quentin and his family in a bomb shelter was AI-generated.
We’re sure to see a lot more of that sort of hoax in the years to come.
Quentin Tarantino arrives to receive The Vanguard Award at the Burbank International Film Festival Gala Honoring Quentin Tarantino at Marriott Convention Center on September 28, 2025 in Burbank, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Celebrity death hoaxes are certainly nothing new, but the age of AI will make it more difficult to discern the real strories from the bogus ones.
“Quentin Tarantino has been killed by an Iranian missile in Tel Aviv,” reads one post on X (formerly Twitter) that has yet to be deleted.
Quentin Tarantino dead in Tel Aviv after missile strike, Likud says,” reads the top reply, referring to an alleged statement from the Israeli right-wing political party led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
TMZ reports that tweets about Tarantino’s alleged death received thousands of likes.
US director Quentin Tarantino waves as he arrives for the Closing Ceremony and the screening of the film “Elemental” during the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 27, 2023. (Photo by LOIC VENANCE/AFP via Getty Images)
Thanifully, it now looks as though most of them have received community notes that clarify the matter.
Tarantino has not responded publicly to the reports of his death, but it seems that there’s no reason to believe that he or his loved ones are in any danger.
The DNC also announced Monday that it would hold the 2028 presidential convention from Aug. 7 to Aug. 10, 2028. Five cities — Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver and Philadelphia — are under consideration to host it, officials said.
The committee announced its decisions to DNC members during a phone call Monday afternoon, according to two people who participated and were granted anonymity to describe a private meeting. DNC Chair Ken Martin said he’d received feedback from Democrats, urging the party committee to focus its resources on campaign work in states, one of those people said.
The DNC is facing a staggering fundraising problem, with the Republican National Committee holding a $100 million cash edge over them at the start of 2026. Last fall, the DNC took out a $15 million loan to invest in the Virginia and New Jersey elections, a move that raised concerns among Democrats about the party’s financial health.
In a statement on the decision not to host a midterm convention, DNC’s executive director Roger Lau said they’d “baited” Republicans “into wasting time and money on a midterm convention,” while the DNC has “put resources where they’re needed most.”
Meghan Patrick has built her career “brick by brick,” working hard since day one and gaining an incredibly loyal fanbase along the way. That dedication radiated throughout the walls of Chicago’s Carol’s Pub, where her headlining stop felt more like a reunion of old friends than strangers gathered at a concert.
Her performance was one that those in attendance will be talking about for a long time. For nearly 90 minutes, she made the stage her own, delivering a mix of fan-favorites from her latest project, Golden Child (and its deluxe, The Final Chapter) as well as deep-cuts during an intimate acoustic section.
But before heading into the venue and experiencing the true magic of the Golden Child Tour, Meghan joined us across the street at a local Italian restaurant for some good food and even better conversations. With a warm pizza waiting for her, she took the time to share stories from the road, reflect on her musical journey up to this point, her first-ever U.S. headline tour and the legacy she hopes to leave with her music.
Meghan Patrick; Photo by Nicole Murphy
Her spirits were high and heart was full as she took us all the way back to when she signed her first U.S. record deal and the grind she’s been on ever since. Unlike many of today’s country artists, Meghan Patrick hasn’t relied on a viral moment to catapult her to the top overnight. Instead, she’s built her success organically through hard work, dedication, and a commitment to investing in herself.
Her hands-on approach has helped her forge a deep connection with fans worldwide, and it shows. As a result, the Canadian singer/songwriter has found that it isn’t the size of the stage she’s playing that really matters, but the experience she gives each audience and the connection that’s born from it.
“It’s super beneficial to get to open for bigger acts. You kind of get put in front of their audience, but I’ve always felt like I’ve been able to make a bigger impact and more lifelong fans when I can do my own show, give them the full experience as opposed to 25 minutes as the first of three when people are kind of still getting a beer and getting in their seats and stuff,” she told Country Now. “And I get to play longer. I can go stand at the merch table after the show and meet everybody. And I just feel like that’s how you build fan bases that stick with you forever.”
Meghan Patrick; Photo by Nicole Murphy
When the clock hit 9 PM on Thursday, February 26, it was time for Meghan Patrick to finally hit the stage. Fans grabbed a fresh drink and either found their seat at their reserved table to excitedly made their way to the very front of the room, ready for an up-close-and-personal concert experience. She and her band made their grand entrance and instantly created an electricity that’s hard to describe.
The setlist began with a few tracks of her Golden Child album, including “Whether You Love Me or Not,” “Stoned Alone,” “Both Can Be True” and the hilariously relatable “Project.” She then greeted the crowd with nothing but love and promised to “kick the weekend off right,” with a high-energy performance that not only created a safe space but also allowed fans to let loose.
“Thank you for making sure I didn’t walk out to an empty bar, I was genuinely scared of that,” she admitted.
Once her fans were properly warmed up, Meghan told some of her band members to enjoy a brief break while she slowed things down with an acoustic portion of the show. This was the time of the night that some fans looked most forward to, as they had the hand in choosing the songs added into the set list. In Chicago, she sang “Other People,” followed by an unreleased track titled “I Sure Hope So,” as well as the powerful tune, “Ironman,” that had tears flowing in the crowd.
The next performance became a highlight of the entire show. The song, “Hold on Meg” appears as the last track on the deluxe version of Golden Child and is arguably one of the most personal of the entire collection. These lyrics act as a message of encouragement to herself while also being a love letter to her fans.
“The song ends with like, it’s not about the suits and ties and the industry and all that. It’s about the people, the family that’s come to every show on this whole tour. Those people matter, my music matters that much to them and that is so valuable,” she shared. “And it might not make headlines and it might not be what the media talks about, and most people don’t even know the kind of impact I’m blessed to have on some of these people that I know. I wanted them to know that I know and that it matters to me and that they matter to me.”
The reason this song has become such a memorable part of her performance is because of the moving thing that fans have done to prove that they hear her, and that they believe she matters too. Meghan was brought to tears when fans surprised her by holding up signs that read encouraging messages like “You’re right on time,” “Here’s your sign, Meg,” and “We’ve decided…you’ve made it.”
This heartfelt act that began early in her tour and once again took place in Chicago, had her struggling to finish the tune while holding back tears.
Meghan Patrick; Photo by Nicole Murphy
“Those fans, they’ve been coming to my shows and they’ve been following me since the beginning before it was cool to like my music or pay attention to what I was doing. And I have really tight relationships with a lot of those people because also because I write really deeply personal music,” she said reflecting on their kindness. “They’re good people, they’re kind people, and those are the kind of fans I want. Those are the kind of people I want buying my tickets and being in the crowd of my shows.”
The remainder of the concert showcased Meghan’s country-rock edge on stage through Led Zeppelin covers as well as songs like the title track to her album and her ode to her husband, Mitchell Tenpenny with “The Sweet Spot.” The evening came to a close with her homewrecker anthem, “Jessica, Jezebel,” which called for some epic crowd participation. A slew of small, golden kazoos were passed out to the audience, creating a “kazoo choir” to help her deliver the track.
Of course, as promised, she made sure to stay afterward and greet as many fans who wanted to meet her over at the merch booth. Meghan told Country Now that her goal with every show is to create an environment where “everybody feels welcome, where it feels like just like we’re all family and everybody’s there to have a good time and it’s just a positive vibe. It’s a place to be yourself, whatever that is. And to feel intimately connected to me and the guys on the stage and the stories that we tell.” And that’s exactly what happened on this Thursday night.
All those years of working hard to ensure she stayed authentic and honest with her music is proving to bring success her way on her terms. She admits she has had so many people telling her what she needs to do in order to “make it,” but she found that often, “the things that looked like winning are not really winning.” That mindset and lesson is also what her entire Golden Child record is about.
“Some of the most successful people I know are the unhappiest and I realized that like I don’t want that. I don’t want to be unhappy and I want to be fulfilled. And of course, I also have to pay my mortgage. So yeah, it’s still my job, but I have to believe that there’s a way to do that, to have both.”
Meghan Patrick; Golden Child The Final Chapter
This also has led her to envision the bigger picture and the legacy she wants to leave behind when she’s gone one day. Instead of being remembered by the number of awards she’s won or the amount of money she made, she wants to be remembered by the songs she wrote that helped people through tough times, the ones that made people love themselves more, the ones that made a positive impact.
“That to me is a beautiful legacy,” she shared.
Meghan Patrick’s Golden Child Tour continues next month with stops across Nevada and California before she heads over to Canada. She will return to the U.S. in May and wrap up her headline dates in July.
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Time after time, fans declare a celebrity to be “unrecognizable.”
But what happens when a beloved actor is fully recognizable, but something seems vaguely off?
All sorts of rumors — some as unhinged as human cloning — circulated following Jim Carrey’s recent time on stage.
Did he send a stunt double to give a speech in another language and accept his award?
On stage in Paris, Jim Carrey spoke French to the crowd — after practicing for months. (Image Credit: Canal+)
There’s just something a little different …
On Thursday, February 26, Carrey delighted the crowd at the César Awards in Paris.
There, he received honors and delivered a speech in French to the audience.
Director Michel Gondry introduced him on stage.
Carrey gave a shout-out to his partner, telling his girlfriend: “Thank you to my sublime companion, Min Ah. I love you.”
However, following his appearance at the show, a curious kind of buzz began to circulate online.
Simply put, Carrey looks a little different, here.
Most online commenters were sort of vague about what seemed different. Others were hyper-specific.
His cheekbones look very rounded and smooth. The sides of his jaw are, perhaps, a little more textured than they once were.
Not for nothing, but this is the best hair that Carrey has ever had.
On top of everything else, he moved his jaws differently when forcing his mouth to do the unthinkable — speak in French.
In the audience, Jim Carrey sat through a jarringly French award show performance. (Image Credit: Canal+)
Was that not the real man? Was that an imposter? A stunt double? A CLONE?
We hope that we do not have to explain to anyone that human cloning is not real yet. The tech isn’t there.
(And, if we did have functional human cloning tech, we’d be using it to grow replacement organs — not impersonate celebrities for vague conspiratorial reasons that only make sense to those suffering from delusions.)
However, it is tragically normal for human bodies to age and, yes, even change over time. Especially when that person is 64.
That has not stopped wild speculation to suggest that, perhaps by means of Mission Impossible face mask technology, someone had stepped in to impersonate Carrey in front of the crowd, viewers at home, and his more-than-half-a-dozen guests.
A prank that makeup artist Alexis Stone — Elliot Joseph Rentz — played on Instagram after the fact didn’t help.
Stone’s Instagram post showed a combination of actual photos of Carrey alongside makeup props that one could conceivably use to mimic his appearance.
This included an elaborate face mask and even a wig.
Stone’s page is full of steal-their-look feats.
This, however, appears to have been merely a prank.
It fooled some people, though!
While receiving an honor on stage, Jim Carrey gives thanks to his loved ones — especially his girlfriend. (Image Credit: Canal+)
What is the truth?
It is wild to live through a time when it feels like the very concept of truth is actively being killed before our eyes. But the truth does exist.
Carrey’s publicist, Marleah Leslie, has confirmed to TMZthat “Jim Carrey attended the César Awards, where he accepted his Honorary César Award.”
We can’t think of a better place to accept a César Award, to be honest.
Additionally, a delegate of the César Awards confirmed his attendance to Variety.
It’s really useful to be able to differentiate between things that are real and pretend. Human cloning is not yet real. Mission Impossible face masks aren’t, either. What reason would he have for either even if he could?
Food Network is debuting Guy Fieri’s new show, “Flavortown Food Fight.” Here are 12 things to know about the chef’s next series, set to begin airing this March.
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Tucker Wetmore fans begged for more, and he listened! The rising country star just announced 17 additional stops on his The Brunette World Tour this fall, hitting major cities including Los Angeles, Chicago, and more.
Joining Wetmore on select dates are Maddox Batson, William Beckmann, George Birge, Jacob Hackworth, Braxton Keith, and Stella Lefty, promising an unforgettable lineup of rising talent alongside his high-energy performances.
Tucker Wetmore; Photo Provided
“This tour has already been more than I ever imagined,” Wetmore shared. “Getting to add more dates and head back out West to play some bucket-list venues is something I’m really grateful for and I can’t wait to keep it rolling.”
Fans can grab tickets during the artist presale starting Wednesday, March 4 at 10 a.m. local time. General on-sale begins Friday, March 6 at 10 a.m. local time. Tickets are available at www.tuckerwetmore.com. A portion of each ticket sold will benefit Face the Fight, supporting suicide prevention and mental health care for veterans.
Citi Cardmembers get early access! Presale tickets through the Citi Entertainment program are available Tuesday, March 3 at 10 a.m. through Thursday, March 5 at 10 p.m. local time. For full details, visit www.citientertainment.com.
Tucker Wetmore Brunette World Tour
Along with announcing new tour dates, Wetmore also has plenty of new music on the horizon, including the highly anticipated track “Sunburn,” set to arrive on March 13. During his recent No. 1 party celebrating “3,2,1” at BMI’s Nashville offices, the Washington native hinted at plans to roll out a steady stream of new music throughout the year.
“There’s a lot coming out and I’m probably the most excited right now than I ever have been…And I’m hoping to drop my second record, my second album this year. Hopefully drop something here in the next couple of weeks and then kind of trickle out a couple of the songs before the album,” he shared.
Without revealing too many details, the chart-topping star also teased a noticeable shift in sound, explaining that his upcoming music will feel “sonically so different.”
Tucker Wetmore; Photo by Chase Foster
“I don’t want to get into details because I could just sit here and talk about this for hours, but it’s so different and nostalgic. And I love the word nostalgia and everything it stands for. That’s pretty much all I listen to is old ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, ’90s country, all that stuff,” he explained. “And I don’t know how to say anything without giving too much away, but yes, there’s a lot coming out and I’m very excited about it and it’ll come before you know it.”
Tucker Wetmore’s The Brunette World Tour launched in February with sold-out stops in Boston, New York, and beyond. This spring, he’ll take the tour overseas for a run of U.K. and European dates, including three sold-out nights in London, before returning stateside for CMA Fest and select shows alongside Jordan Davis, HARDY, and Brooks & Dunn.
“Brunette,” a fan favorite from his debut album What Not To, continues its climb at Country radio, landing in the Top 15 while racking up over 225 million U.S. streams.
The Brunette World Tour Newly Announced Dates:
June 21, 2026 in Uncasville, Conn. at Mohegan Sun !+
July 2, 2026 in Calgary, Alberta at Cowboys Music Festival
July 18, 2026 in Indianapolis, Ind. at Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park !+
Aug. 14, 2026 in La Vista, Neb. at The Astro Amphitheatre %+
Aug. 20, 2026 in San Diego, Calif. at Gallagher Square at Petco Park @#
Aug. 21, 2026 in Saratoga, Calif. at The Mountain Winery @#
Aug. 22, 2026 in Paso Robles, Calif. at Vina Robles Amphitheatre @#
Aug. 23, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif. at Greek Theatre @#
Sept. 15, 2026 in Knoxville, Tenn. at Homer Hamilton Amphitheater
Sept. 18, 2026 in Chicago, Ill. at The Salt Shed @#
Sept. 19, 2026 in Detroit, Mich. at Masonic Temple @#
Sept. 20, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pa. at Stage AE @#
Oct. 2, 2026 in Wichita, Kan. at WAVE $+
Oct. 3, 2026 in Waukee, Iowa at Vibrant Music Hall $+
Oct. 23, 2026 in Mesa, Ariz. at Mesa Amphitheatre +=
Oct. 24, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nev. at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas +=
Oct. 27, 2026 in Morrison, Colo. at Red Rocks Amphitheatre +=
! with special guest Maddox Batson
@ with special guest William Beckmann
$ with special guest George Birge
% with special guest Braxton Keith
+ with special guest Jacob Hackworth
# with special guest Stella Lefty
= with surprise guest
Previously Announced The Brunette World Tour Dates:
April 8, 2026 in Zurich, CH at Kaufleuten ~
April 9, 2026 in Cologne, DE at Carlswerk Victoria ~
April 10, 2026 in Brussels, BE at La Madeleine ~
April 12, 2026 in Copenhagen, DK at Vega Main Hall ~
April 13, 2026 in Stockholm, SE at Fållan ~
April 14, 2026 in Oslo, NO at Rockefeller Music Hall~
April 16, 2026 in Hamburg, DE at Fabrik ~
April 17, 2026 in Amsterdam, NL at Melkweg Max ~
April 20, 2026 in Dublin, IE at The Academy ~
April 21, 2026 in Belfast, N.I. at Ulster Hall ~
April 23, 2026 in Glasgow, UK at O2 Academy Glasgow~
April 24, 2026 in Manchester, UK at O2 Victoria Warehouse ~
April 26, 2026 in Birmingham, UK at O2 Academy Birmingham ~
April 28, 2026 in London, UK at O2 Forum Kentish Town ~
April 29, 2026 in London, UK at O2 Forum Kentish Town ~
April 30, 2026 in London, UK at O2 Forum Kentish Town ~
