The Banana Trick and Other Acts of Self-Checkout Thievery

Beneath the bland veneer of supermarket automation lurks an ugly truth: There’s a lot of shoplifting going on in the self-scanning checkout lane. But don’t call it shoplifting. The guys in loss prevention prefer “external shrinkage.” Self-checkout theft has become so widespread that a whole lingo has sprung up to describe its tactics. Ringing up […]

Sir Paul McCartney among six UK acts to feature in top 10 list of moneymaking tours 2017

Sir Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones and Depeche Mode also feature in the list for the most lucrative live shows. The UK success for our performers comes against stiff competition from some of the biggest live acts hitting the road. U2 were the biggest winners thanks to their Joshua Tree Tour which made £233million, as […]

X Factor 2017 facing another shock twist amid four acts AXED announcement?

According to sources, Simon Cowell, 57, thinks that The X Factor would miss out on great talent too much if they were to get rid of so many hopefuls in one go. An insider explained: ”There is some great talent on the show this year. “Simon thinks it’s unfair to cut the numbers so drastically […]

X Factor 2017: Nicole Scherzinger doesn't think her acts will WIN – 'Not in my category'

The 39-year-old will see her team made up of Kevin Davy White, Tracy Leanne Jefford and Matt Linnen compete in the first live shows this weekend.  Although the former Pussycat Dolls star stormed to victory last year with Matt Terry, she isn’t hopeful that she will be triumphant for a second time.  She confessed: “I […]

The Morning Watch: Julia Roberts Acts Out Her Film Career, A Drunk Film Extra & More

(The Morning Watch is a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fanmade productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows.) In this edition, Julia Roberts takes just under 10 minutes to […]

EU acts like Third Reich says Czech official after Brussels mulls ban of local rum

Published time: 29 Sep, 2017 00:08 The spokesman for Czech President Milos Zeman has hit out at a decision by the European Union to potentially ban a key chemical in a popular local spirit, comparing the move to that of the Nazis during their World War II occupation. “The Empire has decided that there will […]

America's Got Talent Recap: Which 10 Acts Are Headed to the Finals?

At long last, the final acts competing in the America’s Got Talent Season 12 finals have been revealed. Following Tuesday’s round of performances — which ranged from Kechi Okwuchi’s beautiful performance of “Don’t Worry About Me” to “the worst robot” Simon Cowell had ever seen, courtesy of Merrick Hanna — the 11 remaining acts returned […]

America's Got Talent Semifinals Recap: Which Five Acts Should Move On?

With five acts already guaranteed placement in the finals, Tuesday’s episode of America’s Got Talent gave the 11 remaining hopefuls one last shot at next week’s main event. ICYMILast Week’s America’s Got Talent Recap: First Finalists of Season 12 Revealed Pint-sized songstress Celine Tam opened the night with a killer rendition of “How Far I’ll […]

America's Got Talent: Which Acts Are Headed to the Semifinals?

And then there were 21. Wednesday’s installment of America’s Got Talent revealed which of the remaining acts will continue through to the Season 12 semifinals, and there’s a good chance some of you are really disappointed with the results. (You know, statistically speaking.) Following Tuesday’s performances — which ranged from a powerful gospel number to […]

HRW says mass execution site found in Mosul as Iraqi govt admits ‘individual acts’ of abuse

An execution site with 17 apparent victims of extrajudicial killings was found near the Old City of West Mosul, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has said. The find is among a flood of evidence of atrocities being committed by Iraqi troops, the rights group pointed out. The site was studied by “international observers, whose evidence has […]