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Washington Wizards logo on a basketball jersey, featuring a stylized basketball and monument with stars and red accents.
Sports

Washington Wizards Apologize for ‘Scripted' April Fool’s Prank Involving Fan Thinking He Won $10,000

The fan appeared to be duped into thinking he won $10,000 for making a blindfolded trick shot.

Joe Price32 days ago
James Bond Casting Rumors: Has a Woman Been Announced as the New 007?
Pop Culture

How a Fake Jessie Buckley 007 Story Fooled James Bond Fans

Inside the viral April Fool’s prank that convinced fans Jessie Buckley had been cast as James Bond.

A person holds a jar labeled "IPSY x Cane's" with a stack of chicken tenders beside it. The text reads, "So moisturizing, your skin will ask for seconds."
Music

Cardi B Pranks Fans With Raising Cane's Chicken-Smelling Moisturizing Sauce

The rapper claimed that the cream was a collaboration between IPSY and Raising Cane's.

Kevin Hart and two musicians performing at an NPR Tiny Desk Concert. The central figure wears a red cap and points at the camera, with instruments around.
Music

Kevin Hart's Chocolate Droppa Gets His Own NPR Tiny Desk Concert on April Fools' Day

"I'm off the dome," Kevin Hart's rap moniker claimed during the set.

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Five men dressed in dark suits and ties standing solemnly in a cemetery
Pop Culture

New Jersey Jokes 'Sopranos' Theme Song Will Follow School Pledge for April Fools'

The state's X account has earned a reputation for its quips.

tara mahadevan763 days ago
Eminem performs on stage, wearing a leather jacket and holding a microphone
Music

Eminem Mercilessly Pranks Fans With Announcement of 'Even More Infinite' Version of 1996 Debut Album

It's been four years since Em's most recent studio album, and nearly 30 since 'Infinite.'

Usher performs during the 2023 Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park
Music

Usher Plays April Fools' Joke on 'Dreamville Fest' Crowd and Says Beyoncé Is Coming to Perform

During his set at Dreamville Fest on Saturday (April 1), Usher played a cruel April Fools’ Day prank on the crowd and promised a performance by Beyoncé.

Joe Price1128 days ago
April Fools' Day circled on the calendar.
Life

Kansas Woman Arrested After Telling Daughter She Was Shot as April Fools' Prank

A Kansas woman was charged with unlawful request of emergency service assistance after an April Fools' prank where she told her daughter she was shot.

Gavin Evans1855 days ago
Kanye and Kim
Pop Culture

Kim Kardashian's Kids Put Ketchup on Her and Told Kanye She Was Dead for April Fools' Day

Kim Kardashian recently sat down for an interview with ELLE, talking about everything from negotiating pay to Kanye West's upcoming Sunday Service at Coachella.

Joe Price2587 days ago
Justin Bieber in New York City
Music

Justin Bieber Says Sorry for Fake Pregnancy News on April Fools' Day

Justin Bieber took to Instagram, where he penned a lengthy post that explained his motives behind the prank, as well as apologizing to those who were offended.

Xavier Hamilton2589 days ago
The Biebers
Music

Justin Bieber Shares IG Pics Implying Hailey Is Pregnant: 'If U Thought It Was April Fools'

Justin Bieber took to Instagram to share photos insinuating he and Hailey Bieber are expecting their first child.

Hannah Lifshutz2590 days ago
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Life

Google Drops a Game of Snake Into Its Maps App for April Fools

We love harmless April Fools pranks that take place entirely on your phone.

Trace William Cowen2591 days ago
Bushworld Adventures Rick and Morty 2
Pop Culture

'Rick and Morty' Celebrated April Fools' Day With a Strange Spoof

A spoof short of the popular series 'Rick and Morty' titled 'Bushworld Adventures' was aired by Adult Swim.

Mike DeStefano2954 days ago
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Pop Culture

On April Fools' Day, Lindsay Lohan Announces She'll be Harvard Law School Commencement Speaker

Here's an April Fool's Day joke worth playing along with for a minute.

Eric Skelton2955 days ago
Jay Williams of YoutubeRed's 'Best Shot' poses for a portrait.
Sports

Watch ESPN’s Jay Williams Prank Nicole Briscoe During On-Air Segment

Briscoe took her April Fool’s Day L in stride on Twitter after the segment aired.

Omar Burgess2955 days ago

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