Brendan Gleeson’s Trump is spot on The first trailer for Showtime’s miniseries The Comey Rule has dropped, and it looks like Brendan Gleeson has captured Donald Trump’s notoriously distinctive voice and look. The short teaser suggests the drama will be loaded with tension, and one close-up of Gleeson’s lips up against Jeff Daniels’ ear feels […]

5 years ago

Ahead of the curve in the worst way possible. Several beaches across the United Kingdom have been forced to declare a major incident as the British public has thronged to the seaside during a heatwave. Conservative MP Tobias Ellwood tweeted: ‘MAJOR INCIDENT’ declared in BOURNEMOUTH – pls stay away. “With 1/2 million visitors in Dorset, roads […]

6 years ago

A 47-year-old ticket inspector has died of Covid-19 after she and a colleague were spat and coughed at. The woman, who has been named as Belly Mujinga, had been working at London’s Victoria Station when a member of the public who claimed to be infected with the virus spat and coughed at her and another […]

6 years ago

Rest in peace Jerry Stiller, a beloved comedic actor known for his role as Frank Costanza in Seinfeld, and as one half of husband-and-wife comedy duo Stiller and Meara, has passed away at the age of 92. The news was confirmed on Twitter by his son, actor and comedian Ben Stiller, who wrote: “I’m sad […]

6 years ago

As if we didn’t have enough to be dealing with The US Department of Defence has released footage of what it refers to as “unidentified aerial phenomena,” recorded by the US Navy. The first video was taken in 2004, and the second two taken in 2015. While the videos had been unofficially released by a […]

6 years ago

The guide featured commentary on the city’s many murals Well-known travel guide Fodor’s has been pressured to remove parts of its guide to Belfast, after some of its commentary was deemed to be controversial. The guide referred to Catholic murals as “wildly romantic” and “aspire to the heights of Sistine Chapel-lite” but had fewer kind […]

7 years ago

Maybe it’s time to just… unplug the internet O.J. Simpson has announced that he will be joining Twitter, posting a video on the social media platform in the early hours of Saturday morning. In the video, Simpson says: “Hey Twitter-world, this is yours truly. Now, coming soon to Twitter, you’ll get to read all my […]

7 years ago

“I don’t fuck with politics, bro” Conservative MP Rory Stewart is one of several British politicians vying to replace Theresa May as Prime Minister. So far, he’s managed to set himself aside from the pack by insisting that a no-deal Brexit is unthinkable, and that the UK needs a more realistic approach towards leaving the […]

7 years ago

Nobody tell Piers Morgan UK bakery Greggs came in for some serious controversy last year when they started selling vegan sausage rolls, but there’s no doubt that lots of people out there are always looking for ways they can consume less meat. Aldi has announced that they’ll be adding vegan sausages to their shelves, starting […]

7 years ago

Huawei, one of the world’s leading smartphone manufacturers, has had a rough month As part of a deepening trade war with China, President Donald Trump has prohibited US companies from using Huawei technology – deeming their products to be a security risk. The ban has been delayed by 90 days. Following the declaration, Google announced […]

7 years ago

Just write the books, George. Please. George RR Martin, author of the A Song of Ice and Fire series on which Game of Thrones is based, has written a blog post in response to Monday night’s series finale. Martin, a frequent blogger, stopped short of actually giving a critical evaluation of the finale – but […]

7 years ago

The move follows a declaration of national emergency by Donald Trump Huawei, one of the world’s largest smartphone manufacturers, have been hit with a major blow as Google announced their phones would not be able to use the Android operating system in the future. The Chinese tech company currently holds a 15 percent share in […]

7 years ago

Meet Duke Caboom As soon as we learned that Keanu Reeves was joining the cast of Toy Story 4, we were entirely on board. Now, Disney has given us the first look at Reeves’ character — a Canadian stuntman toy called Duke Caboom. In a 30-second teaser trailer for the upcoming Toy Story 4, we […]

7 years ago

Battle of Squinterfell, more like Because we were squinting, a lot. Because it was really very dark. Season 8 Episode 3, The Long Night, has split opinion in many ways. Some thought that the 80+ minutes of action amounted to a satisfying spectacle that paid off on all the tension that has been built up […]

7 years ago

A 19-year-old has been detained by California police following a fatal shooting incident at Congregation Chabad synagogue

7 years ago

On Monday, the world’s eyes turned to Paris as Notre Dame cathedral burned It was clear within minutes that complications due to the building’s age and density of heavy timber would severely hinder attempts to put out the fire. Still, it was shocking to see that iconic spire come down, succumbing to the fire as […]

7 years ago

This is so perfect. While Mark Hamill will always be best known for his legendary role as Luke Skywalker throughout the Star Wars films, Hamill has actually spent many years of his career working as a voice actor. Perhaps most notably, Hamill voiced The Joker in Batman: The Animated Series – which would suggest that he’s […]

7 years ago

Saturday night sorted The weekend is here, which means it’s time to relax guilt-free. For you, maybe that means spending your time spread out on the couch watching whatever movies are on the box. In order to help you decide what to watch, we’ve put together a list of the six best movies on TV […]

7 years ago

Ssshhh Just when you thought the world of A Quiet Place couldn’t get any scarier, they only went and got Tommy Shelby involved. Irish actor Cillian Murphy has joined the cast of the sequel to 2018’s A Quiet Place, a horror movie directed by and starring John Krasinski. The Hollywood Reporter has reported that the […]

7 years ago

Just the 1,192.5 km away A paperwork error has resulted in a flight that was supposed to be bound for Düsseldorf (Germany) accidentally landing in Edinburgh (not Germany). The Scotsman reported on Monday afternoon that passengers originally believed that the “Welcome to Edinburgh” announcement on the PA system was a joke. The flight originally took […]

7 years ago

For six weeks only McDonald’s has announced plans to bring back the Cadbury Crème Egg McFlurry and the Cadbury Caramel McFlurry next week. We’re already very close to Monopoly season, and the limited edition goodness is set to improve on 20 March, as the two popular dessert options return for six weeks only. We hope you […]

7 years ago

“Fuckin’ kangaroos” We’ve all been there, mate. Well, not literally. Most of us actually probably haven’t safely landed after a paragliding session only to be set upon by kangaroos. But in a metaphorical sense, we’ve all been there. A clip shared by Australia’s Special Broadcasting Service on their official Twitter page shows the paraglider coming […]

7 years ago

This is a nice little bit of savagery to liven up your day Throughout the Brexit process, DUP MP Sammy Wilson has had a few sharp comments for Leo Varadkar and the Irish government, but today Wilson was on the receiving end of a hard jab. On Wednesday morning, Wilson was asked to give his […]

7 years ago

R. Kelly is currently out on bail American broadcaster CBS has conducted the first interview with R. Kelly since he got out on bail, after turning himself in and pleading not guilty to 10 counts of aggravated sexual assault. CBS’s Gayle King sat down with the singer, real name Robert Kelly, to discuss the litany […]

7 years ago

Media reports from Russia state that a woman was eaten alive by her own pigs after suffering an epileptic seizure

7 years ago

Chimpanzees were seen smartly escaping their enclosure at Belfast zoo on Saturday, but have all been safely returned to the site

7 years ago

This is horrific A Sumatran tiger named Melati was killed by her new mate Asim after the pair were introduced to one another in their London Zoo enclosure. Asim, a 7-year-old tiger, had been brought in as a new mate for Melati, but upon meeting each other the situation “quickly escalated to a more aggressive […]

7 years ago

Some friendly advice from a man who knows what he’s talking about. President of the European Council Donald Tusk set the cat amongst the pigeons on Wednesday morning when he told reporters: “I’ve been wondering what that special place in hell looks like, for those who promoted Brexit, without even a sketch of a plan […]

7 years ago

That’s one way of getting the message across On Thursday, The Sun targeted Irish prime minister Leo Varadkar in an op-ed written by editor Tony Gallagher. In their latest broadside on the Irish leader, they called him “naive,” accused him of “posing as a hardman” and said his “continued posturing is suicidal”. Now it seems […]

7 years ago

It just didn’t really work out for Ben Affleck Throughout the Christopher Nolan trilogy, Christian Bale set the bar so high for Bruce Wayne that all future Batman actors will struggle to meet it. Couple that with the DC extended universe struggling to find its feet while the Marvel Cinematic Universe goes from strength to […]

7 years ago

Mark Rutte pulled no punches Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte was quizzed on the issue of a hard border in Ireland by UK reporters this week. One reporter pinned him on whether or not any “concessions” could be made on the backstop to avoid a no-deal scenario which would potentially cripple the UK economy for […]

7 years ago

We’ve never… thought about it this way before. Pope Francis is a modern kind of pope. He’s not only the first pope to ever drive through Ballymun in a Skoda, he’s also the first pope to have an active Twitter account. The Argentinian pope is currently visiting the Central American nation of Panama, and during […]

7 years ago

In a show of staggering ignorance, John Humphrys suggested that a hard border could be avoided if Ireland leave the EU too, joining the UK

7 years ago

Awful news Pawel Adamowicz, the mayor of the Polish city of Gdansk, has died after being stabbed in the heart while speaking at a charity event. Adamowicz was originally reported to be in serious condition after the attack and was rushed to hospital. Local media reports suggest that surgeons operated on him for over five hours, […]

7 years ago

We’re finally getting some details… As the final season of Game of Thrones draws near, fans are starting to wonder what will fill the void once it’s gone. There are several prequels in the pipeline, and today some casting details have been revealed about the first. E! News has confirmed that Naomi Ackie, Denise Gough, Jamie Campbell Bower, Sheila […]

7 years ago

“I finally realised it doesn’t get better. It gets worse.” The world is abuzz this Monday with the revelations of Surviving R. Kelly, a three-night docuseries produced by Dream Hampton, aired in the US, featuring testimony from many women who claim to have been abused by R&B singer R. Kelly. In short, Kelly is accused […]

7 years ago

Very few people were aware of this… Home Alone is one of the most iconic Christmas movies, and one of the most memorable scenes in it is when Kevin McCallister freaks out a pizza boy by playing dialogue from an old-timey gangster movie that features the line “Keep the change, ya filthy animal” before spraying […]

7 years ago

It’s gonna take a lot to drag Mr. Worldwide away from you

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A historic moment

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Welcome to The Umbrella Academy. Based on a brilliant comic book by Gerard Way (the lead singer of legendary emo band My Chemical Romance), Netflix is set to launch its new series, The Umbrella Academy, in February 2019. Among the star studded cast, which also features Ellen Page, Tom Hopper, Mary J. Blige and Colm […]

7 years ago

Friday was a huge day for fans of the MCU After months and months of waiting in agony, fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe were finally treated to their first view of the aftermath of Avengers: Infinity War. The infamous final scene of Infinity War saw the big baddie Thanos achieve his goal of wiping […]

7 years ago

A tiny, ant-sized detail one might say. At long last, Marvel has finally released the trailer for the fourth Avengers movie. Of course, Avengers: Endgame has the unenviable task of following up Infinity War. A movie which notoriously ended with half of the franchise’s beloved characters seemingly being turned to dust. Now, those who remain — including […]

7 years ago

Debate over the lyrics to Fairytale of New York has dominated conversation this week RTÉ DJ Eoghan McDermott brought the discussion to the fore when he said, after discussion with his staff, that he felt it would be appropriate to censor the word “f***ot,” just as it would be if it featured in a modern […]

7 years ago

Andrew Maxwell might genuinely have a future as the Irish Ambassador to the United Kingdom

7 years ago

It is estimated at least 700,000 Brits were killed in the conflict As the world gathers to commemorate the end of World War I on Armistice Day, a new online app means you can see how the war that killed an estimated 16 million affected people in you local area. The website A Street Near You has […]

7 years ago

Sam Ballard, a Sydney man who ate a garden slug as a joke, has died Ballard was 19 and a promising rugby player when he ate the slug as a dare while hanging out with his friends. Soon afterwards, he complained of pain in his legs, and doctors eventually diagnosed him with rat lungworm. Lungworm is a […]

7 years ago

Another twist in the story Hackles were raised this past weekend when TV writer and producer Adi Shankar claimed that The Simpsons would be writing controversial character Apu out of the show. The appropriateness of Apu, an Indian character who is voiced by white man Hank Azaria, has been reviewed in recent years — particularly […]

7 years ago

The matter has been reported to the police A video, posted on social media on Saturday, appeared to a show a white British man hurling racial abuse at a black woman while sat next to her on a Ryanair flight. Throughout the video, the man refers to both the woman’s skin colour and accent in […]

7 years ago

Michael Chiesa is suing Conor McGregor The American MMA fighter received a serious injury to his eye when McGregor trashed Khabib Nurmagomedov’s bus in the parking lot of Brooklyn’s Barclays Centre earlier this year. Chiesa’s decision to sue for physical and psychological damages became public in September 2018, but it is not clear how much […]

7 years ago

It’s finally coming to an end In an emotional video posted on the show’s official Twitter page, the cast of Orange Is The New Black has confirmed that the show’s next season would be its last. The show, which premiered in 2013, was one of Netflix’s first big hits and racked up dozens of Emmy […]

7 years ago