Reading today's news stories would have you believe that Patrick Wilson has been accused of murder, Simon Cowell's face is soon to appear on your cash, and a magazine is launching dedicated to Jason Statham (although we would probably subscribe to that...).
Here's 9 of the silliest April Fools' Day articles below:
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1. A fiver on this Simon Cowell prank
EXCLUSIVE: Simon Cowell's face to appear on £5 notes... http://t.co/2ACqkYk3uD #GiveUsASiver pic.twitter.com/qZCBMKvC7T
— The Sun (@TheSunNewspaper) April 1, 2015
Obviously Simon Cowell would be all over the idea of having his face printed on five pound notes. The Sun claimed that the music mogul agreed to appear on the limited edition bank notes after topping a poll of celebrities the British public most wanted to see on paper money.
According to the tabloid, David Beckham is "tipped" to feature on a £20 note, while Dame Helen Mirren is set to replace the Queen on £10 notes.
Cowell was even quoted by the paper as enthusing: "Having made so much money I am delighted to give something back to the country. Oh, and please handle me carefully."
2. Jason Statham: The magazine
Someone should make this happen, as we'd happily subscribe. Den of Geek announced this morning that it was to launch its first ever print magazine spin-off, Statham User - "a new monthly magazine dedicated to the high priest of British action cinema himself".
A picture of the debut cover even featured a tantalising 'Jason Talks Snatch' in big, bold letters along with a picture of the action star, but sadly that's an article we'll never be able to read.
It even boasted of coming with a free Statham insult badge, along with a manipulated Statham insult to entice readers on the top of the magazine stating: "Buy it, you toilet."
We would if we could.
3. The Prince Charles cinema wants to tie you up
A saucy press release from The Prince Charles Cinema proclaimed the launch of a new interactive cinematic experience subtly entitled 'Tie me up to Fifty Shades of Grey'.
The release proudly announced: "Following thousands of requests from our customers since the film's release in February, we are pleased to announce that plans are in motion to bring 'TIE ME UP to FIFTY SHADES OF GREY' to The Prince Charles Cinema a little later this year.
"What exactly will this 'interactive cinema experience' entail? We'll let you know soon enough, but you can be sure it'll be a night drenched in the cold, hard sweat of the PCC's naughty past and very much an evening at the movies you will not want to miss."
It even featured an image of Jamie Dornan's Christian Grey in the movie with a drawn on crown along with the threat title: "The PCC would like to tie you up now." Weird...
4. Blue and 5ive to combine to make.. Flue?
When Lee Ryan was quoted as saying he came up with the name, we're suddenly not sure whether this is an April Fools' prank or not... According to The Sun, the boybands 5ive and Blue will be joining forces McBusted-style to create... Flue?
The tabloid exclusively claims that the supergroup will hit the road for a special tour under the name Flue, with 5ive's Scott Robinson explaining: "We've always got on well with the Blue boys and respected their music. It'll be weird singing their tracks and ours alongside each other but exciting nonetheless."
Blue's Ryan added: "I came up with the name, obviously." It's catching...
5. Ant & Dec... & Anton du Beke?
It was reported today that Ant & Dec were to liven up their act by adding Anton Du Beke into the mix. Radio Times suggested that the Strictly star was joining the presenting duo to make 'Ant & Dec & Anton du Beke'.
The magazine also claimed that du Beke would stand to the left of the twosome during all public appearances so as not to confuse fans.
A 'source' told the publication: "Anton would have liked to have been in the middle, but he didn't want to split the boys up."
The end was a real give-away as it was added that the newly-formed trio would make their debut appearance together on that well-known date of February 30 next year. Nice try.
6. Patrick Wilson accused of murder?
An April Fools' prank was taken a tad too far in a "breaking" press release which claimed that actor Patrick Wilson had been accused of murder... to promote the release of his new black comedy Let's Kill Ward's Wife, obviously.
The release even claimed that an LAPD spokesperson had released the following statement: "We can confirm we are in possession of what appears to be crucial evidence of a suspected homicide.
"It is very early on in the investigation but we would like to inform the public that we are taking all accusations seriously and have detained a 41-year-old male this morning for questioning."
It then finishes with a brief synopsis of the film, adding: "Is this 'life imitating art'?"
Wrong. But at least we've been reminded of who Patrick Wilson is.
7. Louis Tomlinson leaving One Direction
Well, if Zayn Malik could leave the boyband at the drop of hat, hell, so could Louis Tomlinson. Click Music tried to pull the wool over our eyes with the April Fools' "sensational reveal" that Tomlinson had quit the group - but not to live a "normal life of a 22-year-old" but to become a motivational speaker.
The music website shared its made-up statement claiming to be that of Tomlinson which read: "After being the gobby one in One Direction, this seemed like the next logical step. You may remember me from such empowering speeches as me yelling at Naughty Boy over Zaughty or that time I said f**k the police.
"I hope that I can inspire people with powerful rhetoric laced with excessively profane language. Think of me as the pop version of Malcolm Tucker."
It has since added a message on its site reassuring inconsolable and confused One Direction fans with the following in bold: "Judging by the angry messages, it seems some people didn't realise this was an April Fools' Day joke. So put the pitchforks away and please stop crying."
Too soon.
8. Vicki Pattison to train Kim Kardashian West?
So pleased that I can finally announce this! Beyond excited!!! http://t.co/l6LUUlVenI @MirrorCeleb
— Vicky Pattison (@VickyGShore) April 1, 2015
We almost fell for the faux report that Geordie Shore's Vicki Pattison was set to move to LA to become Kim Kardashian West's new trainer. The reality TV star has created her own fitness empire after losing weight, and what with reports of Kanye West lambasting Kardashian West's current trainer for not helping her shed 15lbs, it makes perfect sense! Sort of.
The Mirror published the fake story along with the following fake Pattison quotes: "I met Kim and Kanye when they were in London for the Brits last month.
"Our managers know each other so they introduced us and we got talking about fitness. I was telling her about my workout DVD and nutritional products and Kim was well excited about it.
"She asked me there and then if I'd be up for going over to LA and training her myself. I was ecstatic, like. I'm a massive fan of the Kardashians and it's an opportunity I couldn't let pass by.
"It's a dream come true. I can't believe it! Who would have thought I could end up doing this?!"
Not us...
9. George RR Martin to give up on The Winds of Winter
George RR Martin supposedly dropped the bombshell that the eagerly-anticipated next novel in his Song of Ice and Fire series The Winds of Winter is on hold indefinitely - as the hit HBO series Game of Thrones will complete the story instead.
The Metro claimed that the author directed fans to a blog post on his site in a now-deleted tweet in which he explained his decision.
He was reported to have stated: "As you know, I've tried hard to get WINDS finished in a timely fashion, cancelling planned appearances at the World Fantasy Convention in Saratoga and the San Diego Comicon (sic) in a bid to get the final two books finished.
"While my primary objective has been to allay fears that I may die before the series is finished, I've now come to the conclusion that my time might be used more effectively elsewhere.
'With the HBO series set to overtake my books, I've decided that A Song of Ice and Fire should conclude on television and thus my planned novels are now redundant. Why would anyone want to enjoy this intricate work's conclusion in literary form when they've watched it all unfold with special effects on their televisions?
"Instead, I shall focus my efforts on a spin-off series based on the life of Eyelke Tokik, a Westerosi wedding planner."
Naomi Gordon is news writer mainly covering entertainment news with a focus on celebrity interviews and television.
