Musicians have every right to use obscenities for self-expression and must be allowed to swear from stage if their shows have proper age restrictions, the deputy head of the Russian Parliament’s information committee said. “People go to concerts, already knowing what to expect there. They’re not going blindly. This is art. He (the artist) sees […]
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BBC News: ‘What was that!’ Naga Munchetty left embarrassed by Charlie Stayt’s BRUTAL swipe
BBC Breakfast was being hosted by Naga Munchetty, 43, and Charlie Stayt, 56, this morning and things ended up getting a bit heated between the pair. BBC Breakfast sports presenter Sally Nugent, 47, had just finished presenting her segment on the sporting headlines. She had just talked about a rather amusing incident involving Liverpool Football […]
‘That was collusion in action’: Beto O’Rourke calls up Trump’s Russia summit to rebuke Ted Cruz for cozying up to the president
NBC News Democratic Rep. Beto O’Rourke of Texas took aim at his Republican rival, Sen. Ted Cruz, and his ties to President Donald Trump. During their first debate amid a closely watched midterm election in Texas, O’Rourke contrasted Cruz’s recent conciliatory statements about Trump, with the harsh criticism he had for him when they were […]
“Aren’t you a little too old for that?” Two decades of playing Pokémon
Enlarge / You’ve probably caught at least one of these, right? (credit: Andrew Cunningham) On August 27, 1998, Topeka, Kansas became Topikachu for one day—a ceremonial renaming to celebrate the US arrival of a new video game franchise, Pokémon. While popular previously in Japan, the franchise’s impact has been felt in the US ever since. […]
Michael Cohen’s lawyer says his client has information about Trump ‘that should be of interest’ to Mueller
Brendan McDermid/Reuters Lanny Davis, Michael Cohen’s attorney, says his client has information “that should be of interest” to special counsel Robert Mueller, following his plea deal with federal prosecutors. “Mr. Cohen has knowledge on certain subjects that should be of interest to the special counsel, and is more than happy to tell the special counsel […]
‘Britain is ageing but few want to retire. We three epitomise that…’
BBC WOMEN OF SUBSTANCE: Julia Somerville, Angela Rippon and Gloria Hunniford It takes a few minutes for them to settle down but when they do it is all business. The trio have been gracing our screens collectively for more than 140 years as reporters, presenters and news anchors – at a time when women didn’t […]
Trump Says He Gave Kim Jong Un His Direct Number. Never Do That.
If Trump actually followed White House protocol for secure calling, it’s probably fine. But what are the odds? https://media.wired.com/photos/5b23e4789f31fd2f2a2323e7/master/pass/TrumpKimJongUn-971754378.jpg
‘F— that’: Trump wanted no part of the blame for shutting down the government with his threat to veto the massive budget bill
Drew Angerer/Getty Images President Donald Trump reportedly had a terse reply to White House aides who warned him of the repercussions of not signing the $ 1.3 trillion government spending bill on Friday. “F–k that,” Trump reportedly said, after being reminded that a budget deadline loomed at midnight, and he would be blamed if the […]
Virginia coach after biggest March Madness upset ever: ‘That was a thorough butt-whippin”
Streeter Lecka/Getty Images March Madness history was made as Virginia became the first 1-seed to ever lose to a 16-seed. The game was tied at halftime, but Maryland-Baltimore County exploded in the second half and won by 20. After the game, UVA head coach Tony Bennett put the game in proper perspective, calling it a […]
Top Gear: Matt LeBlanc admits race FIX ‘It's the first time he’s publicly admitted that!’
Fans of BBC’s Top Gear will remember series 24’s scary freewheeling challenge which saw hosts Matt LeBlanc and Chris Harris allow their cars to drift down a mountain without using any brakes. At the time, Matt gasped that he could have easily driven off the side of the cliff. Chris was disappointed that Matt had beaten his […]