Remember that giant leap for mankind? Well, Kim Kardashian isn't so sure that step was actually taken.
As the All's Fair star revealed, she's someone who keeps up regularly with conspiracy…
The U.S. space agency NASA is rejecting conspiracy claims by Kim Kardashian that the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landings did not happen.
In the most recent episode of her family’s hit reality show, The Kardashians, Kardashian says she thinks the pivotal lunar expedition was a hoax, citing a series of articles that, she claims, explain why some aspects of the footage and photographs taken on the moon are unreliable.
Shortly after the episode aired, NASA acting administrator Sean Duffy rebuked Kardashian, writing to her in a post on X, “Yes, we’ve been to the Moon before… 6 times!”
Kardashian responded to his post, saying, “Wait…. what’s the tea on 3I Atlas?!?!!!!!!!?????,” an interstellar comet, which, according to astronomers, is the third-ever object from outside our solar system to pass through our “celestial neighbourhood.”
Duffy replied with an invitation to the launch of NASA’s Artemis mission to the moon at Kennedy Space Center.
“We love your excitement about our Artemis mission to the Moon. You’re officially invited to launch at Kennedy Space Center!” he wrote.
Conspiracy theories that the moon landings did not take place have existed for decades, despite being consistently debunked.
In the episode, Kardashian can be seen showing actor Sarah Paulson — with whom she is co-starring in the upcoming Ryan Murphy legal drama “All’s Fair” — a quote from an interview with Buzz Aldrin, who, along with Neil Armstrong, took the first steps on the moon.
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“There was no scary moment because it didn’t happen. It could’ve been scary, but it wasn’t because it didn’t happen,” she reads, “he says it all the time in interviews,” she added, “maybe we should find Buzz Aldrin.”
Kardashian was referring to a comment Aldrin made during a 2015 talk at the Oxford University Students’ Union, when he responded to a student’s question about the Apollo 11 mission.
“What was the scariest moment of the journey?” the student asked.
“Scariest? It didn’t happen,” Aldrin answered, smiling. “It could’ve been scary. Circuit breaker,” he says, before the moderator asks: “The circuit breaker on the [indecipherable]?”
“I’m glad somebody helps me,” Aldrin said, before continuing. “We came back inside after kicking up dust and picking up some rocks and of course, we had to send them up the ladder because that would be hazardous, carrying a big rock box up the ladder.”
He said the crew and team had thought of that plan ahead of time, and that Aldrin got into the cabin first so that his colleagues could hand the rock box up to him.
“Then we were supposed to tidy up and tidy up means get rid of stuff you don’t need so we won’t be as heavy to lift off,” he said, describing the process of pressurizing and depressurizing the cabin and hooking up to the spacecraft system, and how crews back on the ground said they could hear the crew through the seismographer that recorded the vibrations of sounds “bouncing around on the moon.”
He then described how the crew settled back into the cabin, and noticed something in the dust of the rocks they had been collecting.
“There was something that didn’t look like it belonged there. It was a circuit breaker — a broken circuit breaker, the end of it,” he said.
“Engine arm,” Aldrin added the label on the breaker said, which was for the system used for the landing engine. “That’s the one that gets us back in orbit and gets us home.”
He then said he “used a pen to push it in,” and then called it a “piece of cake.”
Later, during a scene back in her trailer, Kardashian tells a crew member behind the camera, “I centre conspiracies all the time,” before elaborating on her disbelief, saying that no stars are visible in any of the photographic evidence captured from the landing — a popular argument from skeptics, according to the Institute of Physics.
There is a simple explanation for the lack of stars, the institute says: the photos were taken during the day.
“This meant starlight lost the battle against the very bright surface of the Moon, too dim to show up in photos,” its website says.
According to the institute, every conspiracy theory claiming that the moon landings were fake has been disproven.
Often, the expert organization argues, those who claim the landings were staged say the U.S. government faked Apollo 11 and later missions to deal a crucial blow to the USSR in the Space Race, boost NASA funding or divert attention away from the Vietnam War.
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Kim Kardashian has revealed that she believes the 1969 moon landing “didn’t happen” and was “faked”.
The reality star made the revelation during this week’s episode of The Kardashians, which aired on Thursday (October 30), during a conversation with Sarah Paulson, her co-star on the new legal drama series All’s Fair.
In the scene, we see Kardashian attempt to convince Paulson of the conspiracy by recounting a video in which astronaut Buzz Aldrin, who was the second man to walk on the moon as part of the Apollo 11 mission, allegedly admits he was part of faking the whole thing.
“This girl says, ‘What was the scariest moment?’,” Kardashian said. “And Aldrin goes, ‘There was no scary moment, because it didn’t happen. It could’ve been scary, but it wasn’t, because it didn’t happen.”
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Kardashian goes on to say she has been sending Paulson conspiracy videos “all the time”, and offered other “evidence” of the moon landing fake: “There’s no gravity on the moon – why is the flag blowing? The shoes that they have in the museum that they wore on the moon [have] a different print than the photos. Why are there no stars?”
When asked directly if she believes that man has not walked on the moon, she responded: “I don’t think we did. I think it was fake. I’ve seen a few videos [of] Buzz Aldrin talking about how it didn’t happen. He says it all the time now, in interviews.”
“They’re gonna say I’m crazy no matter what,” she added. “But like, go to TikTok. See for yourself.”
NASA conducted six successful manned moon landings between 1969 and 1972, with physical evidence including nearly 400kg of chemically distinct lunar rock samples being brought to Earth, and retroreflectors that were left on the Moon continuing to return laser beams to Earth today.
The seventh season of The Kardashians premiered on Hulu in the US and Disney+ in the UK on October 23 and will run up until the final episode on December 25. All’s Fair, meanwhile, which also stars Glenn Close, Naomi Watts and Teyana Taylor, will run for 10 episodes from November 4 to December 23 on the same networks.
Kardashian also recently revealed on the reality series that she has been diagnosed with a brain aneurysm, with footage showing her undergoing an MRI scan. She also spoke about her relationship with Kanye West, to whom she was married between 2014 and 2022 and with whom she shares four children. “I’m happy it’s over,” she said. “My ex will be in my life no matter what.”
Kim Kardashian has stirred major controversy online after claiming that the historic 1969 Apollo moon landing never actually happened. In the latest episode of The Kardashians, the 45-year-old entrepreneur and SKIMS founder was seen promoting a conspiracy theory suggesting that astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin never set foot on the moon.
While discussing the topic with her All’s Fair co-star Sarah Paulson, Kim confidently stated that she believed the moon landing was staged. She even cited an alleged quote from Buzz Aldrin, claiming he once admitted the mission “didn’t happen.” Kim argued that the 95-year-old astronaut occasionally “slips up” in interviews due to age, unintentionally revealing the “truth.” “I don’t think we did. I think it was fake,” Kim declared, adding that she often sends Paulson conspiracy articles suggesting NASA staged the event on a movie set.
When asked how she responds to people calling her “crazy,” Kim remained unfazed, saying, “They’re gonna say I’m crazy no matter what. But like, go to TikTok, see for yourself.” She encouraged viewers to watch supposed “proof” videos circulating online.
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Her comments quickly reached NASA, prompting a sharp response from the agency’s acting administrator, Sean Duffy. Tagging Kim on X (formerly Twitter), Duffy wrote, “Yes, @KimKardashian, we’ve been to the Moon before… six times! And even better: @NASAArtemis is going back under the leadership of @POTUS. We won the last space race, and we will win this one too.”
Clips from the episode went viral, sparking a flood of criticism and disbelief. One user wrote, “Why does this person’s opinion even matter?” Another commented, “How did she pass the bar?” Others mocked her remarks as “irresponsible,” “bizarre,” and the epitome of “influencer logic,” with many expressing frustration over her spreading misinformation.
Funny Marco is back, and season two of his interview series Open Thoughts promises more surprises, more laughs, and even deeper insight into some of our favorite celebrities.
Ahead of the season’s premiere, VIBE spoke with Marco to get the scoop on what’s to come, and pleasantly, the conversation revealed a man who’s even more interesting behind the camera than he appears in front of it.
“This season is different because I have a team behind me,” Marco said. “It’s more about getting different people’s ideas and thoughts that help push the content. I’m looking forward to seeing the impact of doing something independently versus going mainstream.” That blend of hustle and mainstream reach has always set Open Thoughts apart from its competitors, as Marco has created a whimsical space where guests can be caught off-guard, while still feeling comfortable enough to open up.
As traditional journalism increasingly adapts to social media and personality-driven content, Marco, né Marco Summers, discussed the trend of celebrities gravitating toward streamers and online personalities rather than traditional journalists.
He explained how that comfort often comes from a host’s reputation. “As long as you got a resume showing how you treat people, people will love to sit down with you no matter who you are. It’s no different from Oprah when she had her talk show,” he declared.
For the 32-year-old, his series’ next season marks a moment of self-reflection. Recalling his 2023 interview with Southside and G Herbo, Marco opened up about the viral sit-down and the aftermath of the awkward exchange. Determined to grow from the moment that saw Herb and Southside trolling him on his own show, Marco said he’s learned his lesson: if something like that happens again, “I will be able to speak up for myself.”
There seems to be an undeniable “secret sauce” behind Marco’s access to big names like Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj — two subjects that many journalists have not had a chance to interview. He’s attributed his power to persistence and creating a unique lane. “I just kept DMing them and trying. You have to know who to pick and who you feel comfortable sitting down with,” he said.
Marco also shared insights on his Nicki Minaj interview, which saw Minaj jokingly becoming annoyed with his uncanny style of questioning. “Nicki is a powerful woman… if you don’t want to understand her, just stay out of her way,” he said, framing her as a trailblazer whose influence extends beyond rap.
Although known for her satirical humor online, Marco was rather serious, soft spoken and a deep thinker during our conversation. He touched on the balance between his on-camera persona and his real-life self. “Everybody’s a character… you just know when to pull them out,” he explained. Whether cracking jokes or having a serious conversation, Marco said he’s learned how to “read the room and adjust.”
Open Thoughts returns in partnership with Wave, the creative force behind some of today’s most viral digital series, like 7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony. “Funny Marco has built a reputation for creating viral, must-watch moments that cut across culture,” said Tunde St. Matthew-Daniel, EVP of Original Content at Wave. “Bringing Open Thoughts into the Wave Originals network is a key step in expanding our creator slate as we continue to push into new genres.”
He added, “This season will build on everything fans already love about Marco: his off-the-cuff interviews, bold humor, and hilariously awkward conversations with A-list names in music, sports, and culture.” Marco echoed those sentiments, adding, “I’m excited to partner with Wave to take my show to the next level.”
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Looking ahead, he teased what fans can expect this season, which will be more of him trying to “shock his guests” with his questions and not just conduct prank interviews. He wants to “get to know them more.” And whether he ever gets his dream guests such as 50 Cent and Eminem together, or Barack and Michelle Obama — Marco says he’ll approach each conversation with gratitude and curiosity.
Beyond his viral show, the father-of-three hinted at other ventures such as his TV show in the works, plus coming up with more creative concepts online. “I’m working on just creating new content of people seeing me in the spotlight of acting,” he shared. “There’s some scenes that I want to redo and recreate. I always wanted to be Coach Carter, so I’m going to try giving that a shot.”
The all-new season of Open Thoughts premieres Tuesday (Oct. 21) on YouTube and Spotify, rolling out weekly with a star-studded lineup of returning and first-time guests, including LaLa Anthony, Coi Leray, Miguel, and a highly-anticipated reunion with Bobbi Althoff.
See the trailer for Open Thoughts season two below.
Chiiile… not the whole plane running on fumes! What was supposed to be a routine Ryanair flight from Italy to Scotland turned into a mid-air thriller. This had passengers clutching armrests and praying for a safe landing. Let’s just say… this was not your average turbulence, and baby, the plane was not okay.
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From Italy To Panic At 30,000 Feet
On October 3, Ryanair flight FR3418, operated by Malta Air, reportedly left Pisa, Italy, headed for Glasgow Prestwick Airport in Scotland. But what was meant to be a peaceful journey turned into a chaotic ordeal when the plane was forced to declare a mid-air emergency. The flight even used squawk code 7700 — a distress signal that basically screams, “Houston…we got a problem.” Apparently, that problem was likely a fuel emergency.
Storms Hit, Landings Fail, Passengers Start Praying
And, it gets worse — the Boeing 737 tried not once, not twice, but three separate times to land. High winds from Storm Amy made it impossible to safely touch down at either Prestwick or Edinburgh airports. One passenger, still shaken, told the Daily Mail, “The three failed landings were like something you’d watch in a disaster movie… I remember thinking, ‘Is this it?’” Another described people on board praying, with children crying as the plane struggled to find a safe landing zone.
After nearly two hours of circling and re-routing, the flight finally landed at Manchester Airport. But, not before running dangerously low on fuel. According to The Aviation Herald, the plane touched down with only 220kg of fuel in its tanks — just enough to fly for five to six minutes. For context: airlines are legally required to carry at least 30 minutes’ worth of reserve fuel. Alexander Marchi, another shaken flyer, shared that passengers had no idea how bad things were until they saw news coverage after landing. “There was a lot of relief. People were wanting to get off and definitely were not up for flying any time soon, but there was no panic.”
@dailymailuk An investigation has been launched after a Ryanair flight came within six minutes of ‘running out of fuel’ mid-air. The flight was heading to Glasgow’s Prestwick Airport from Pisa in Italy on October 3 when it issued a ‘fuel Mayday’ and made an emergency landing in Manchester. It came as Storm Amy brought winds of up to 100mph, sparking transport chaos across the country. #flight #flightradar #stormamy #storm #plane
Officials Step In After Fuel Scare
Now, after all that mid-air madness, Ryanair’s speaking out. The flight company issued a statement saying the incident has been reported to authorities and is now under investigation.
“Ryanair reported this to the relevant authorities on Friday (3 Oct). As this is now the subject of an ongoing investigation, which we are cooperating fully with, we are unable to comment,” the airline shared.
Additionally, the U.K.’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has since launched a full inquiry. They’ve also confirmed they are “gathering evidence” on what exactly went down. The organization told the Herald:
“The AAIB has commenced an investigation into a serious incident involving an aircraft which was diverted from Prestwick to Manchester Airport on Friday, 3 October. AAIB Inspectors have begun making enquiries and gathering evidence.”
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