Meryl Streep Gets Blistered by Some Real Fake News

Another black mark for the brand known as internet journalism

The first rule of internet journalism is that vetting a scandalous bit of information takes time. And so, after speaking with Karl Lagerfeld backstage at a Feb. 23 Fendi fashion show, Women’s Wear Daily executive editor Bridget Foley chose either not to confirm with Meryl Streep and the actress’ stylist Micaela Erlanger, or not wait for confirmation, before running Friday with her report.

A day later, the PMC publication was paying a steep price for that decision.

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