Harry Styles jokes on stage about Chris Pine's 'spitting' story

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Harry Styles joked on stage that he "went to Venice to spit on Chris Pine", while resuming his US tour at Madison Square Garden in New York. Styles appeared to spit as he sat next to Pine at the premiere of their new film Don't Worry Darling in Venice.

A source close of England the singer-turned-actor had previously denied it.

US actor Pine's rep called the claim a "ridiculous story".< /p>

Returning from the film festival, Styles laughed as he told fans Wednesday night, "I just jumped into Venice real quick to spit on Chris Pine...but don't don't worry, we're back."

His words caused laughter and screams from fans.

'Online illusion'

Videos and online speculation suggested when Styles sat down for Sunday's out-of-competition premiere, he appeared to spit on his co-star, who sat between him and the film's director Olivia Wilde .

Pine stopped clapping and looked down at his lap before smiling.