''Pop Fiction'' is an American practical joke

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that debuted on March 9, 2008 on E!. The series is hosted by Peter Katona, and in the spirit of ''

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'', the show creates fake gossip for the

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Tagline

''Is it real, or is it Pop Fiction?'' Celebrities who try to trick the reporters say the tagline "Is it real, or is it Pop Fiction?" at the end of the clips, similar to Punk'd, where celebrities say "I just got punk'd!"

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