April Fools' Day 2016: 9 celebs who tried to pull a fast one on their fans

Celebrities, they're just like us: April Fools' Day edition.
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April Fools' Day 2016: 9 celebs who tried to pull a fast one on their fans
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Celebrities, they're just like us: April Fools' Day edition. 

On April 1, famous people get an itch that they can only scratch by lying through their teeth. And, unlike the rest of us, whose harmless pranks only affect our siblings and pets, these celebrities toy with thousands of fans' emotions with their hoaxes.  


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Which is what makes them so great. 

Here's a shout-out to the celebs who spent Friday releasing fake products, shaving their heads and having "babies." 

1. John Stamos released a Netflix documentary

 

2. Stamos then "flipped out" on Netflix staff after learning his documentary wasn't real.


3. Gwen Stefani announced a pregnancy with Blake Shelton. 



4. The Mountain from Game of Thrones released mineral water that gives you strength. 



5. Guns 'N Roses announced a show.


6. Lisa Rinna shaved her head. 



7. Snoop Dogg announces SnoopaVision for YouTube.  



8. Andre Iguodala pranked teammate Festus Ezeli with the help of Lyft. 


9. Chelsea Peretti and Jordan Peele celebrated their engagement, in spectacular fashion.





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Neha Prakash

Neha Prakash was Mashable's Senior Watercooler Reporter, covering viral content, Internet culture and all things Kardashians.Before being a reporter, Neha was a Mashable intern covering news and politics. Neha previously interned at AOL/Huffington Post managing content and social media for its health and fitness sites.She earned her Masters degree from Columbia Journalism School in May 2012, and graduated with a B.A. from Penn State University in 2010.

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