Charlie Herbert

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Charlie Herbert is a senior trending writer, who covers a variety of news and life stories. He joined JOE in March 2021, and his main areas of interest are sport and entertainment. Since then he has written several in-depth articles on subjects such as COP26, the Olympics, the Super Bowl and EURO 2020.

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  • Diver stranded at sea captures his ‘final moments’

    Diver stranded at sea captures his ‘final moments’

    ‘That’s a wrap on old Jakey’ A diver captured on film what he thought would be his final moments after he became stranded more than 30 miles out at sea. Jacob Childs was out with a group of divers off the coast of south-east Queensland, Australia, in 2016 when he found himself alone in the […]

    3 years ago

  • Pro-Putin rapper reopens former Starbucks coffee shops in Russia

    Pro-Putin rapper reopens former Starbucks coffee shops in Russia

    The rapper has previously released songs describing Putin as a ‘superhero’ A pro-Putin rapper has been part of the rebranding of a number of coffee shops in Russia that used to be owned by Starbucks. The chain of shops are now called Stars Coffee and are the latest example of a western chain being rebranded […]

    3 years ago

  • Rick Astley recreates Never Gonna Give You Up music video 35 years on

    Rick Astley recreates Never Gonna Give You Up music video 35 years on

    He’s still got it Rick Astley has recreated the music video for his timeless 80s hit, ‘Never Gonna Give You Up,” and he most certainly has not let us down. The one-minute long video is part of an advert for the CSAA (California State Automobile Association) Insurance Group, and sees Astley dancing and singing exactly […]

    3 years ago

  • Gerard Butler breaks silence after death of ‘brother in arms’ Darius Danesh

    Gerard Butler breaks silence after death of ‘brother in arms’ Darius Danesh

    The pair were close friends Gerard Butler has shared a moving tribute to his “dear friend” Darius Campbell Danesh. The Hollywood star said he was “devastated” by his passing, who he described as a “true brother in arms.” Earlier this week, Darius’s family confirmed that the Colourblind singer passed away at the age of 41, […]

    3 years ago

  • Angelina Jolie filed abuse claims against Brad Pitt over alleged 2016 plane altercation

    Angelina Jolie filed abuse claims against Brad Pitt over alleged 2016 plane altercation

    Pitt denies all the accusations Angelina Jolie has been identified as the anonymous person who sued the FBI over its decision to close an investigation into abuse claims she made against Brad Pitt. Writing for Puck, journalist Eriq Gardner identified the plaintiff in the case as Jolie “based on the timeline, the details of the […]

    3 years ago

  • Praying man who said ‘see you in heaven’ tries to open door mid-flight

    Praying man who said ‘see you in heaven’ tries to open door mid-flight

    One passenger described it as the ‘most frightening experience of my life’ A TUI flight was forced to make a diversion after an “intoxicated passenger” tried to open the emergency exit mid-flight. The flight from Paphos to Manchester had already been delayed by several hours, because crew had reached their regulated hours. But it was […]

    3 years ago

  • Frankie Boyle delivers horrifying but hilarious takedown of Rishi Sunak

    Frankie Boyle delivers horrifying but hilarious takedown of Rishi Sunak

    An image you won’t be able to get out of your head As the Tory leadership race reaches its final weeks, Frankie Boyle has decimated both candidates, with his takedown of Rishi Sunak particularly memorable. In a recent appearance on The Last Leg, Boyle was asked about his opinion on the final two candidates for […]

    3 years ago

  • Sympathy in short supply as Michael Gove gets stuck in airport chaos for 30 hours

    Sympathy in short supply as Michael Gove gets stuck in airport chaos for 30 hours

    The prominent Brexiteer’s flight was delayed by over a day Michael Gove found himself stuck in airport chaos as he returned from holiday at the weekend. The Secretary of State for Levelling Up was trying to make his way from Athens to Gatwick, but found himself in the travel chaos that so many Brits have […]

    3 years ago

  • Brits will be charged to enter Spain, Greece, France and Portugal

    Brits will be charged to enter Spain, Greece, France and Portugal

    The charge is part of a system to ‘increase security’ across Europe UK holidaymakers will soon be charged to enter Spain, Greece, France and Portugal, the European Commission has confirmed. The fee will be part of the new European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS). This is an IT system that will pre-screen travellers who […]

    3 years ago

  • Coca-Cola has released a new flavour that tastes like ‘dreams’

    Coca-Cola has released a new flavour that tastes like ‘dreams’

    It’s the latest flavour in their Creation series aimed at Gen-Z Coca-Cola has released a new ‘dreamworld’ flavour that tastes like the “surrealism of the subconscious.” The drink is the final in the company’s Creation series. The previous flavours in the series are ‘byte,’ ‘starlight,’ and one created in partnership with DJ Marshmello. Each of […]

    3 years ago

  • Harry and Meghan set to visit UK next month

    Harry and Meghan set to visit UK next month

    It will be just the third time Meghan has visited the UK in more than two years Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be visiting the UK next month in order to attend a number of charity events, it has been confirmed. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will also visit Germany as part of […]

    3 years ago

  • Actor Anne Heche dies aged 53 a week after car crash

    Actor Anne Heche dies aged 53 a week after car crash

    She had been temporarily on life support Actor Anne Heche has died at the age of 53, a week after she was involved in a horror car crash. Her friend Nancy Davis confirmed her passing on Instagram. She wrote: “Heaven has a new Angel. My loving, kind, fun, endearing and beautiful friend @anneheche went to heaven. I […]

    3 years ago

  • The Game reignites Eminem feud by commenting on Hailie’s social media pictures

    The Game reignites Eminem feud by commenting on Hailie’s social media pictures

    ‘Dear Slim, Hailie’s with me and she’s unharmed for now’ The Game has been commenting about pictures of Eminem’s daughter in the days leading up to his 10-minute diss-track about the rapper. On Friday (August 12), The Game, real name Jayceon Terrell Taylor, released his 10th studio album, Drillmatic: Heart vs Mind. The album features […]

    3 years ago

  • Author Salman Rushdie ‘stabbed’ on stage during event in New York

    Author Salman Rushdie ‘stabbed’ on stage during event in New York

    He was due to give a speech at the event Salman Rushdie has reportedly been stabbed on stage in New York. According to witnesses, the award-winning author was attacked whilst on stage at  the Chautauqua Institution in western New York where he was due to give a speech. The attack happened as he was being […]

    3 years ago

  • Inquest hears Archie Battersbee’s cause of death

    Inquest hears Archie Battersbee’s cause of death

    A full inquest has been set for February next year An inquest has heard that Archie Battersbee’s provisional cause of death was a “catastrophic” brain injury, and that “multiple professionals” and second opinions confirmed he had suffered “severe irreversible brain injury.” The 12-year-old boy from Essex passed away on August 6 when his life support […]

    3 years ago

  • Rainwater is now too toxic for humans to drink and it’s our fault, study finds

    Rainwater is now too toxic for humans to drink and it’s our fault, study finds

    ‘We have made the planet inhospitable to human life’ A new study has concluded that rainwater anywhere in the world is now too toxic for humans to drink. Researchers discovered high levels of man-made toxic ‘forever’ chemicals, known as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), in rainwater across the globe. These chemicals are used in packaging, […]

    3 years ago

  • ‘Crying CEO’ slammed for posting emotional selfie after layoffs speaks out

    ‘Crying CEO’ slammed for posting emotional selfie after layoffs speaks out

    He admitted the layoffs were ‘my fault’ A business owner who shared a selfie of himself crying after announcing company layoffs has responded to criticism. On Tuesday, Braden Wallake, CEO of business-to-business marketing agency HyperSocial, took to LinkedIn to post “the most vulnerable thing” he will “ever share.” He wrote: “I’ve gone back and forth […]

    3 years ago

  • Jeremy Kyle slammed for calling Nicola Sturgeon that ‘horrible woman up north’

    Jeremy Kyle slammed for calling Nicola Sturgeon that ‘horrible woman up north’

    Kyle is standing in for Piers Morgan on his Talk TV show Jeremy Kyle has been criticised for referring to Nicola Sturgeon as “that horrible woman up north” as he hosted Uncensored. The TV personality is currently standing in for Piers Morgan on his Talk TV show while Morgan is away in America, and has […]

    3 years ago

  • Robin Williams’ wife shares reason why he killed himself

    Robin Williams’ wife shares reason why he killed himself

    Thursday marks eight years since the legendary actor passed away On August 11 2014, the world was left shocked by the tragic news that Robin Williams had taken his own life. The actor, best known for his roles in Mrs Doubtfire and Good Will Hunting, was known globally for his wit and humour and was […]

    3 years ago

  • Study finds women have three types of orgasm – including ‘the volcano’

    Study finds women have three types of orgasm – including ‘the volcano’

    The types of female orgasm range from volcanic-like ‘explosions’ to undulating ‘waves’ New research has found that women can have three different types of orgasm, including the “volcano” and the “avalanche.” The study was carried out by James Pfaus, a professor of neuroscience at Charles University in Prague, as part of a long-term study into […]

    3 years ago

  • Man in the running to be next PM admits he had to be taught how to use contactless card

    Man in the running to be next PM admits he had to be taught how to use contactless card

    Rishi Sunak is currently competing against Liz Truss to replace Boris Johnson Rishi Sunak has revealed he recently had to be taught how to make a contactless payment, admitting that he “struggled” to pay by card at a petrol station earlier this year. Earlier this year, footage of the former Chancellor attempting to pay by […]

    3 years ago

  • New Balance reveals AS Roma 22/23 away kit

    New Balance reveals AS Roma 22/23 away kit

    In partnership with New Balance It’s a beauty this one New Balance has revealed AS Roma’s unique away kit for the 22/23 season, which honours the club’s famous home city. The all-white shirt is inspired by Rome’s Neoclassical period, featuring the city’s world famous architecture as a backdrop to the design. On the front of […]

    3 years ago

  • Serena Williams: US tennis legend announces retirement

    Serena Williams: US tennis legend announces retirement

    This year’s US Open will be her last tournament Serena Williams has announced that she will be retiring from tennis later this year. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has said she is “evolving away” from the sport. Writing for Vogue, the 40-year-old said she is moving towards “other things that are important to me”, […]

    3 years ago

  • John Travolta pays heartfelt tribute to Grease co-star Olivia Newton John

    John Travolta pays heartfelt tribute to Grease co-star Olivia Newton John

    ‘Your Danny, your John’ John Travolta has paid tribute to his Grease co-star Olivia Newton-John following the news of her death. On Monday evening, Newton-John’s family announced that the actor and multi-platinum selling singer had passed away peacefully at the age of 73. Although she had a successful singing career in the early 1970s, her […]

    3 years ago

  • Grease star Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73

    Grease star Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73

    The singer and actress shot to fame after starring in Grease Olivia Newton-John has died at the age of 73. The Grease star and multi-platinum selling singer passed away “peacefully at her ranch in Southern California” on Monday morning. In a statement on her Facebook page, her husband John Easterling said: “Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) […]

    3 years ago

  • TikTok investigating Andrew Tate after users demand he’s removed from platform

    TikTok investigating Andrew Tate after users demand he’s removed from platform

    The platform has said it is ‘working to review’ content of Andrew Tate TikTok has said it is investigating Andrew Tate’s content as calls grow for the British-American to be removed from the platform. In recent weeks, the kickboxer has attracted controversy for his misogynistic content that has been widely shared on TikTok. An investigation […]

    3 years ago

  • Brit boy, 8, attacked by sharks while on holiday in the Bahamas

    Brit boy, 8, attacked by sharks while on holiday in the Bahamas

    The boy and his siblings had jumped in the water to join the sharks, not realising they were being fed An eight-year-old boy needed a three-hour operation after being mauled by a group of nurse sharks while on holiday in the Bahamas. Finley Downer had to be pulled to safety by his sister after being […]

    3 years ago

  • TikTok star left ‘ugly crying’ in car park after haircut goes terribly wrong

    TikTok star left ‘ugly crying’ in car park after haircut goes terribly wrong

    ‘I’m a good person, why did this happen?’ A TikToker has shared a video of her “ugly crying” because of a haircut she had treated herself to as a reward for doing an exam. Beauty influencer @rosaamazapan couldn’t keep it together in her car after walking out of the stylists with the trim, and claimed […]

    3 years ago

  • Emmerdale’s Sam Gannon dies aged 31 whilst visiting family in the US

    Emmerdale’s Sam Gannon dies aged 31 whilst visiting family in the US

    He has been described as a ‘real life Duracell bunny’ Emmerdale actor Sam Gannon has died suddenly whilst abroad in the US, his family have confirmed. The 31-year-old was travelling in California and staying with family when he passed away on Tuesday. His death is being investigated by police but is not being treated as […]

    3 years ago

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