Feb. 24, 2026 — A viral X post claiming an “ASU frat leader” died in a car accident amassed over 1.8 million views in less than a day, but the figure is a fictional internet meme character from looksmaxxing communities, with no credible news reports confirming any such incident at Arizona State University. The post…

Feb. 24, 2026 — Fan rumors claiming KATSEYE member Jeong Yoonchae is considering leaving the group have gained traction on social media following the Feb. 20 announcement of fellow member Manon Bannerman’s temporary hiatus for health reasons, but no credible news reports or official statements support the speculation. KATSEYE, a six-member girl group under HYBE…

Feb. 24, 2026 — Puyallup, Wash. The professional profile page for Chrissy Bartlett at Terrafin Real Estate now displays a 404 error, and she no longer appears on the company’s team list, amid social media speculation following a viral video posted on February 23 showing an allegedly intoxicated couple confronting a Marine veteran renter and…

Feb. 24, 2026 — Online fan accounts and comments have repeatedly claimed that independent musician Carrie Welling, known as @wellomusic, is the cousin of Smallville actor Tom Welling, though no major news outlets or official biographies verify the relationship. The assertion originates from fan promotions and public records data, with no direct confirmation from either…

Feb. 24, 2026 — Australian actor Daniel Monks, living with hemiplegia from complications during benign spinal tumor removal at age 11, stars as Brian in the 2025 Peacock miniseries All Her Fault, where his character’s disability was added for progressive representation absent from the source material. The series, adapted from a book and starring Sarah…

Feb. 23, 2026 — Punta Gorda, Fla. Rev. Jerome “Jerry” Kaywell, a 72-year-old priest of the Diocese of Venice and pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic Parish, died peacefully in his sleep, according to a parish announcement. The diocese described his passing as unexpected. Kaywell, born in 1953 in West Palm Beach, was ordained on Oct….

Feb. 24, 2026 — Detroit Actress and singer Deborah Joy Winans, daughter of gospel musicians Carvin Winans and Deborah Kerr Winans, recently discussed her family roots, faith challenges and her parents’ divorce in episodes of her “Choosing Joy” podcast released in September and November 2025. The interviews highlight her Detroit upbringing and ties to the…

Feb. 24, 2026 — Los Angeles Denis Leary and his son Jack Leary continue to promote Fox’s renewed sitcom Going Dutch, with Denis appearing on multiple late-night shows in January 2026 to discuss their on-set collaboration, Jack’s upcoming wedding, and Denis dubbing himself a “nepo parent.” Fox renewed Going Dutch for a second season in…

Feb. 20, 2026 — Atlanta — The Atlanta Braves signed 26-year-old left-handed pitcher Peyton Glavine, son of Braves Hall of Famer Tom Glavine, to a minor league free agent contract, the team announced via transaction logs. Glavine, a Blessed Trinity High School graduate, was previously in the Washington Nationals organization after signing as an undrafted…