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16 Extremely Strange Celebrity Headlines That Still Feel Like A Fever Dream
Celebrity news that defies logic: from blood necklaces to dinosaur skulls and fake nudes.
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Celebrity news that defies logic: from blood necklaces to dinosaur skulls and fake nudes. 16 bizarre celebrity stories that felt surreal, including blood necklaces, a stolen dinosaur skull, and a fake nude meme. Originally reported by BuzzFeed.
Fabio's Goofy Goose Incident
In 1999, Fabio collided with a flying goose during a Busch Gardens Williamsburg drop at 73 miles an hour.
“Now, let me tell you, during that time, every single law firm in America, three or four of the big law firms, they come up to me and say, 'Fabio, that's going to be the first easy four or $5 million in your life.' I said, 'No.'”
Jake Gyllenhaal's Neuticles
Jake Gyllenhaal got silicone testicle implants for his German Shepherd after the vet suggested 'neuticles' for the dog's health.
“I said no, of course. But then I was like, 'Well, what do they look like?' I ended up calling my doctor the night before surgery and saying, 'Can we get these neuticles?'”
Poopgate Chicago Bus Incident
In 2004, Dave Matthews Band's tour bus dumped 800 pounds of human waste on Chicago river passengers.
“The liquid waste was brownish yellow in color, and had a foul, offensive odor. The liquid human waste went into passengers' eyes, mouths, hair, and onto clothing and personal belongings.”
Justin Bieber's Abandoned Monkey
Justin Bieber left a 14-week-old monkey in Germany after officials detained him for missing animal import documents.
“It wasn't like I went looking for a monkey or anything. It just kind of fell in my lap.”
Billy Bob Thornton's Blood Necklaces
Billy Bob Thornton married Angelina Jolie in 2000 and wore necklaces containing each other's blood on their wedding red carpet.
“We each had a little locket, literally with a drop of blood in them. That's a romantic little idea, and that's all that was.”
Will Smith's Oscar Slap
Will Smith slapped Chris Rock during the 2022 Oscars after a joke about his wife's shaved head.
“I've reached out to Chris, and the message that came back is that he is not ready to talk, and when he is, he will reach out.”
Matthew McConaughey's Nude Bongo Party
Matthew McConaughey was arrested in 1999 for dancing nude with bongo drums after a noise complaint.
“It was time to smoke a bowl and listen to the beautiful African melodic beats of Henri Dikongué play through my home speakers.”
Noah Cyrus and Lil Xan's Fake Nudes
Noah Cyrus accused Lil Xan of breaking up over a fake Charlie Puth nude meme she sent him.
“I'm heartbroken and confused. [This meme] made him think I'm cheating on him.”
Robert Pattinson's Piccolini Cuscino
Robert Pattinson created a microwave pasta that was supposed to be held in your hand but caused electrical fires.
“I'm really trying to sell this company. I'm doing this for my brand.”
Taylor Swift's Suitcase Mystery
Taylor Swift was rumored to be inside a suitcase during a 2017 trip after security guards surrounded her luggage.
“She was traveling around in a suitcase.”
Colin Jost and Pete Davidson's Ferry
Colin Jost and Pete Davidson bought a decommissioned Staten Island ferry for $280,100 to turn into an entertainment venue.
“We just got all the plans built. We had them do one of those computer-generated, you know, show-you-what-it-could-be type of thing.”
Olivia Wilde's Custody Papers
Olivia Wilde received 'Personal and Confidential' child custody papers while presenting at CinemaCon 2022.
“This is for me, right? Very mysterious. I'm going to open it now. Is this a script?”
Nicolas Cage's Stolen Dinosaur Skull
Nicolas Cage bought a Tyrannosaurus bataar skull for $276,000 in 2007, but it was later found stolen from Mongolia.
“I outbid Leonardo DiCaprio for a rare Tyrannosaurus bataar skull, purchasing it for two hundred seventy-six thousand dollars.”
Katy Perry's Convent Dispute
Katy Perry sued a restaurateur after purchasing a Los Angeles convent from elderly nuns in 2011.
“The archdiocese had the right to sell the property.”
Ariana Grande's Kanji Tattoo
Ariana Grande got a 'small BBQ grill' tattoo instead of '7 Rings' in Japanese Kanji.
“I can't read or write Kanji obviously. What do you want me to do?”
Jeremy Renner's App
Jeremy Renner shut down his fan app after trolls impersonated him and harassed users.
“The app has jumped the shark. Literally. Due to clever individuals that were able to manipulate ways to impersonate me and others within the app.”
The bottom line
16 bizarre celebrity stories that felt surreal, including blood necklaces, a stolen dinosaur skull, and a fake nude meme.
