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Katy Perry chart hoax debunked

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Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream" is not currently No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 1.44 million units sold. The album was released in 2010 and the claim appears to be fabricated or recycled from an old performance snapshot.

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Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream" is not currently No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 1.44 million units sold. The album was released in 2010 and the claim appears to be fabricated or recycled from an old performance snapshot.

Katy Perry’s “Teenage Dream” remains at #1 on the Billboard 200 with 1.44m units sold. — Pacesetter — Sales Gainer — Greatest Gainer — Gains in performance https://t.co/MM1e0l67iA

Original post · k (@ducksaicee)

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CLet's start with the Katy Perry claim flying around tonight: 'Teenage Dream' back at number one with one point four million units? Completely false.
CThat album came out in 2010. Someone recycled an old chart snapshot and people are running with it.
LThe internet never lets a good number die, even when it's ancient.
CThen there's the Endgame noise. A viral post claims James Cameron congratulated Marvel after an Encore re-release pushed Endgame back above Avatar.
LFirst, no re-release is confirmed. Second, that artwork of Iron Man with the Na'vi? Fan creation, not a Cameron statement.
CStill, it's a fun little mock feud between two of the biggest box office egos on the planet.
LFangoria 2010 would have killed for this crossover.
COn music: a fan account listed Tekken 8, Mortal Kombat, and Fatal Fury all underselling, and claimed Street Fighter 6 has the franchise's worst post-launch support.
LThat's pure fighting-game community doomposting. No actual sales numbers, just vibes.
CAnd the claim that 2XKO got shut down? No official word yet, but that's the kind of rumor worth watching.
LIf true, that's a big deal for Riot's plans. If not, the FGC needs to log off for an afternoon.
CFinally, a post from Journalist Kamboj says the Modi government blocked a Sikh celebrity's concert. We could not confirm that—no names, no dates.
LIt's a serious accusation with zero specifics. Until a performer is named, it's just noise.
CThat's your Culture Check for this hour. Back after the break.

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