This is interesting, because it shows how a rumor develops.

MI6 reports that Shilpa Shetty has been added to the IMDb page for Quantum of Solace. This is not the first time Shetty’s name has been linked with Bond 22 (as it was then known). Then, of course, she was being touted as the leading lady. Now, she’s “officially” signed as a “minor” character.

Perhaps you know that IMDb is edited by readers. Anyone who registers can add or change information for any movie. It is in no way official.

MI6 reported the presence of Shilpa Shetty’s character “Devi” without noting this (although they definitely didn’t say it was official). They also didn’t note that the character’s name has “rumored” following it.

So now the Pakistan Post picks up the story, labels it “official,” and cites MI6 as the source.

You see how these things happen?