A YouTuber claims Nintendo secretly spreads fake information internally to identify employees leaking details; the tactic is said to have been used before, but its legitimacy remains disputed amid a debate on leak culture.
Shaquille O’Neal debunked a circulating rumor that he sent raunchy DMs to Sabrina Carpenter on his podcast, calling the messages fake and confirming the conversation was a hoax after addressing it on The Big Podcast With Shaq.
NateTheHate suggests there may not be a general Nintendo Direct until June, with rumors pointing to potential reveals like a Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and a Star Fox project, though nothing official has been announced.
Bruno Mars addressed online chatter that he liked a post calling Taylor Swift “talentless,” but Rolling Stone’s reporting suggests the evidence is a hoax: the inflammatory post bore BTS branding yet originated from a parody account, with a screen recording circulated by PopFlop that appeared to show the like even after the original BopBase account was deactivated. Mars has said Swift has been supportive and kind to him, and the piece uses the episode to critique the stan-internet’s manipulation and engagement-driven rumors, vowing to continue following the story.
A circulating rumor suggests Lewis Pullman’s Sentry will have a pivotal moment in Avengers: Doomsday, potentially stopping an Incursion with his powers-as the MCU pivots to a new era and sets up Avengers: Secret Wars. The film features a large ensemble cast and is positioned as a major chapter in the ongoing saga.
On SmackDown, Jelly Roll was involved in a segment with The Miz and Kit Wilson, with a confrontation set for next week; sources say Jelly Roll could team with Royce Keys for a WrestleMania 42 tag match, a pairing that would mirror their shared hardships, while Keys—formerly AEW’s Powerhouse Hobbs—has recently debuted in WWE and appeared mostly in dark matches.
A LEGO leaker claims an original PlayStation (PS1) console set is in development, featuring about 1,911 pieces with a December 2026 release window and a price of €159.99/$159.99; credibility is uncertain, but the timing fits a potential holiday launch.
A rumor that Microsoft would give Xbox a blank check for support circulated but the company clarified this wasn’t the case; Nadella stressed that Microsoft remains long on gaming and will continue to invest, though not without limits. The clarification coincided with a modest dip in MSFT shares, while analysts maintain a Strong Buy rating with an average target around $594 per share, implying substantial upside.
A Saudi-based rumor claims Final Fantasy XVI and Dragon's Dogma 2 could join PS Plus Extra this March, but sources are unclear and even leaker billbil-kun is unsure; Sony is set to officially reveal the March lineup on March 11, and many see the idea of both titles joining together as unlikely.
Zendaya and Tom Holland are reportedly married in a secret ceremony, per Zendaya's stylist Law Roach, who told Access Hollywood at the SAG Awards that 'the wedding has already happened' and 'you missed it.' Neither star has commented. The couple, who began dating after Spider-Man: Homecoming, have kept details private, with prior hints from jewelry sightings fueling speculation; no official confirmation has been made.
Rumors that Bryce James is leaving the University of Arizona for a $25 million MrBeast challenge are unverified, with no official statements from Arizona or MrBeast. The claim appears to be viral fiction, and Bryce James remains listed with the Arizona basketball program.
Logan Paul reiterated on his podcast that he’d love to wrestle Bad Bunny and said talks about a possible match have been floated, with him claiming it could be the greatest WWE bout of all time.
Rumors claim a mainline Nintendo Direct is planned for the third week of February, reportedly revealing the first look at a new 3D Mario title for the Nintendo Switch 2; the scoop comes from leakers Attackdabacklog and Nash Weedle, though reliability is disputed and nothing has been confirmed.
Rumors suggest Apple will launch the iPhone 17e with an A19 chip, MagSafe charging, and a switch to in-house cellular modems, while keeping the price at $599 and targeting emerging markets and enterprises, with an anticipated unveiling alongside updated iPads and Macs by early March.
Online speculation about a new Xenoblade Chronicles project being released in 2026 has surged after voice actor Caitlin Thorburn’s Spotlight profile seemingly references the title; there is no official confirmation from Nintendo or Monolith Soft, and past similar leaks have occurred before major reveals, so this remains an unverified rumor for now.