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‘Have I Got News For You’ Producer Says BBC “Nervous” About Trump Jokes Amid Lawsuit: “I Wish The BBC Would Calm The F*** Down”
Jimmy Mulville, the Hat Trick Productions founder behind Have I Got News For You, has said the BBC has become nervous about jokes involving Donald Trump because of the US president’s ongoing $10 billion lawsuit against the corporation. He said the broadcaster fears Trump could accuse it of malice if upset by the topical comedy…
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Willie Nelson Turned Down What Became One of Kenny Rogers’ Signature Songs in 1978
Country singer Willie Nelson has revealed he turned down the chance to record “The Gambler”, the Don Schlitz-penned track that went on to become one of Kenny Rogers’ signature hits and spawned a series of TV films. Rogers, a close friend, personally pitched the song to Nelson before recording it himself, making the revelation a…
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Jade Goody’s widower Jack Tweed banned from driving after getting behind wheel of VW Golf while three times over cannabis limit
Jack Tweed, the widower of the late reality TV star Jade Goody, has been banned from driving after he was caught behind the wheel of a Volkswagen Golf while roughly three times over the legal limit for cannabis. The case adds to Tweed’s long history of run-ins with the law, and highlights the risks and…
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Lil Uzi Vert misses Lollapalooza birthday set but joins Major Lazer and shares surprise EP
Lil Uzi Vert had their planned Lollapalooza set cancelled due to severe weather, missing what would have been a headline-worthy performance on their 31st birthday. Despite the setback, the Philadelphia rapper made an unannounced appearance at the Chicago festival and marked the occasion by surprise-releasing a new EP, continuing their tradition of dropping music on…
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Domestic violence victim, 44, suffers devastating blow at the hands of new ‘widow’s tax’ – despite Jim Chalmers saying he would get rid of it
A 44-year-old Australian domestic violence victim has reportedly been hit hard by a so-called “widow’s tax”, a reference to changes linked to negative gearing rules, despite Treasurer Jim Chalmers previously indicating the measure would be scrapped. The case highlights concerns that vulnerable individuals, including survivors of domestic abuse, are being unexpectedly caught out by tax…
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Riley Gaines says Target Center staffer tried to shut down her Sophie Cunningham sign
Women’s sports activist Riley Gaines says a Target Center staff member tried to stop her holding up a small sign supporting Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham during a WNBA game in Minnesota. The incident highlights the ongoing, often heated debate within the WNBA over transgender participation in women’s sports, a row in which Cunningham has…
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Rail firm launches crackdown on fare dodgers using loophole to get cheap tickets into London
South Western Railway has launched a crackdown on commuters exploiting a ticketing loophole known as “short faring” or “short ticketing” to travel into London more cheaply than they should. The scheme involves passengers buying a digital barcode ticket covering only the final leg of their journey, then using it to scan out at their actual…
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Serj Tankian suggests System of a Down bandmate John Dolmayan is no longer a Donald Trump supporter
System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian has suggested that bandmate John Dolmayan may no longer support Donald Trump, walking back the outspoken political stance Dolmayan had previously held. Speaking to Rolling Stone Italy about his 2024 memoir, in which he described Dolmayan as a Trump supporter, Tankian said the correct tense was “was” rather…
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First showdown in race for Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat puts GOP hopefuls to the test
South Carolina Republicans will hold their first primary debate on Monday in the contest to fill the Senate seat left vacant by the late Lindsey Graham, giving nearly ten declared candidates their first chance to distinguish themselves before voters. The race has drawn a mix of sitting lawmakers seeking a promotion and lesser-known hopefuls, but…
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Hegseth struggles to sell Senate on Iran war funding
The article’s full text was unavailable because access was denied, so its specific claims cannot be independently summarised. Based on the headline, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing difficulty persuading senators to support funding for a potential or ongoing conflict involving Iran. The headline indicates the dispute concerns using the Senate’s budget reconciliation process for…