News & Views

6 October 2015

Facebook to Launch Satellite

Facebook hopes to launch its first satellite in 2016, as part of Mark Zuckerberg's latest initiative that aims to provide affordable internet access by using satellite technology. The social network ...

5 October 2015

Emmerdale wins Best Soap at Inside Soap Awards

'Emmerdale' won the Best Soap gong at the Inside Soap Awards in London on Monday (05.10.15). The show took the top prize ahead of its rivals - including 'Coronation Street', ...
5 October 2015

Police Look for Men Who Launched Bird Rocket

A man launched a rocket stuffed with birds during a political protest. Two birds died, some flew away with party flags tied to their necks and others were scorched or injured ...

5 October 2015

Santa Claus Running for North Pole Mayor

A man named Santa Claus is running for mayor in the North Pole. The 68-year-old man - who legally changed his name from Tom O'Connor in 2005 - has filed for ...

5 October 2015

The Martian Takes #1 Spot At U.S. Box Office

The Martian has stormed to the top of the U.S. box office, taking $55 million in its opening weekend of release. The Martian marks the return of Ridley Scott to ...
5 October 2015

Duchess Catherine to Attend State Dinner for Chinese President

Britain's Duchess of Cambridge is set to attend a State dinner in London for the President of China later this month. The 33-year-old royal and her husband Prince William will attend ...
5 October 2015

Sir Tom Jones brands BBC a 'cold machine'

Sir Tom Jones thinks the BBC is a "cold machine". The 'It's Not Unusual' hitmaker has blasted the media corporation after he was booted without warning from 'The Voice' in favour ...
5 October 2015

Jeremy Clarkson forced into rehab following Top Gear sacking

Jeremy Clarkson was forced to go to rehab after being sacked from 'Top Gear'. The 55-year-old presenter - who was axed from the motoring show earlier this year for punching a ...
5 October 2015

Tupac Shakur's Letter Selling for 225K

A handwritten letter by Tupac Shakur is going up for sale for $225,000. The 'Dear Mama' rapper penned the note to Nina Bhadresher, who worked for Death Row Records, while in ...
5 October 2015

Glastonbury sells out in 32 minutes

Tickets to Glastonbury sold out in 32 minutes. More than 118,000 tickets to the annual music festival were sold in less than half an hour on Sunday (04.10.15) with eager fans ...
5 October 2015

Girls Aloud Reunite Again for Nicola Roberts 30Th

Girls Aloud reunited for Nicola Roberts 30th birthday on Sunday (04.10.15). Former bandmates Kimberley Walsh and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini joined the birthday girl in London to celebrate reaching the milestone in style ...
5 October 2015

Cheryl Fernandez-Versini didn't want Boys category on The X Factor

Cheryl Fernandez-Versini is glad she isn't mentoring the boys on 'The X Factor' because she needs more "excitement". The 'Only Human' hitmaker is looking after the groups on this year's competition, ...
5 October 2015

Daniel Craig Doesn't 'Give a F***k' Who Replaces Him As James Bond

Daniel Craig doesn't "give a f***" if a black actor is cast as the new James Bond. The 'SPECTRE' star, 47, has admitted he's not bothered who takes on the role ...
4 October 2015

Rita Ora's final six girls revealed on The X Factor

X Factor's Monica Michael and Lauren Murray have made it through to Judges' Houses. Rita Ora completed the lineup for her Girls category in a tense round of auditions in the ...
4 October 2015

Justin Bieber's Stage Drinking a 'One Off'

Justin Bieber's recent boozing on stage was a 'one off', according to his pal. Rapper Riff Raff believes the 'Where Are You Now?' hitmaker, who hit the headlines this week for ...
4 October 2015

Miley Cyrus Breaks Down on SNL

Miley Cyrus broke down in tears while singing on 'Saturday Night Live' last night (03.10.15). The 22-year-old star, who hosted the US comedy sketch show's season premiere, couldn't help but shed ...
4 October 2015

All Saints to make comeback?

All Saints are set to make a comeback. The 90s girl group are reportedly "really excited" about working on new music and all four members - Mel Blatt, Shaznay Lewis, Nicole ...
3 October 2015

Jim Carrey And Ex 'Looked Happy' on Final Date

Jim Carrey and Cathriona White "looked really happy together" on their final date. The 'Dumb and Dumber To' actress and his Irish ex-girlfriend - who was found dead of an apparent ...
3 October 2015

Steve Coogan Feared Death After Cocaine

Steve Coogan thought he was going to die after taking cocaine. The 'Alan Partridge' actor has opened up about his past dalliances with the illegal substance and admits to having such ...
3 October 2015

Stupid Shoplifter

A man who moaned about his face on a ''wanted'' poster to the police was arrested for the crime. Nicholas Allegretto, 23, complained to Cambridge constabulary that shopkeeper Neil Mackay had ...

3 October 2015

Sky High Rent to Sleep in 'Kitchen'

Six people are battling it out to rent a single bed in a kitchen for £1,083 a month. EasyRoommate.co.uk has revealed a post uploaded to its website advertises a ''shoeboax studio'' ...

3 October 2015

How Many Students Does It Take To Screw In A Lightbulb?

The most common questions students asked were "which light bulb do I need" and "how do I use the washing machine?" The research shows that a massive 93% of students ...
3 October 2015

Amazon Are Not Going To Sell Competitor Video Streaming Devices

Amazon have declared that no new listings of the Apple TV or Chromecast devices are being allowed on the Amazon store, and any existing inventory must be removed by 29 October. ...

3 October 2015

Return of the Flying Scotsman

Train enthusiasts can secure a spot on the Flying Scotsman for its long-awaited return into service next year. Travellers are being offered the opportunity to book their place on one ...