How many cars do you people need? Jeremy Clarkson and his former Top Gear colleagues have landed themselves an outrageous amount of money to spend on their new show on Amazon Prime. Clarkson, along with Richard Hammond and James May, will be given – wait for it – a staggering £160m to spend on stunts, cars and whatever the […]

11 years ago

Getting sick can costly you dearly in this town. An entire town with a population of 500 citizens, most of whom are of retiring age, has been banned from falling ill by their mayor Davide Zicchinella. The southern Italian village of Sellia is now a sick-free zone as the mayor is on a mission to […]

11 years ago

This is great news for fans of retro mobiles. Flip phones are finally making a comeback after being completely forgotten about over the past few years. LG are releasing a modernised touch screen flip phone installed with Android operating system Lollipop 5.1. The retro look includes the old-style keyboard reminiscent of the Motorola Razr –  a huge hit back […]

11 years ago

If you can’t say anything nice, then don’t say anything at all. That’s a mantra Thierry Henry obviously sticks too, with the Arsenal legend rendered speechless when asked whether Theo Walcott could start as the Gunners’ main striker this season. After Graeme Souness put it to Henry that Walcott could be the man to stretch defences […]

11 years ago

If you’ve bought anything from Carphone Warehouse lately, you might need to stay vigilant. The mobile phone giant has been the latest high-profile hacking victim, and there are concerns that the details of up to 2.4m customers could be compromised. Tens of thousands of card details may have been accessed along with other personal details, […]

11 years ago

New Barcelona signing Arda Turan has revealed that Lionel Messi went above and beyond to welcome him to the team. The Turkish international was signed from Atletico Madrid during the summer but, due to transfer restrictions imposed on the Catalans, he cannot make his official debut until January 2016. That means Turan is yet to receive […]

11 years ago

Girls get Barbies, boys get Action Men. And now the time has come for football fans to have their own plaything after MLS released the ‘Pirdoll’. He’s the most stylish man in football so far be it from us to tell him how to dress, but if you were so inclined then you can get Andrea […]

11 years ago

If you give up on Fantasy Football just three weeks into the season, at least you’ll always be able to remember that brilliant pun you came up with in August. We’ve seen plenty of excellent team names over the past few weeks – as well as some stinkers – and here’s a selection of our favourites (and […]

11 years ago

The war of words between Ronda Rousey and Floyd Mayweather looks set to drag on for some time. Rousey recently mocked the undefeated boxer after she was named ‘Best Fighter’ at his expense at this year’s ESPYs, saying: “Now you know how it feels to be beaten by a woman.” But this week Mayweather responded, saying: “I’ve yet […]

11 years ago

What a waste of money…

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Dutch soldiers are so low on ammunition that they have to shout “bang bang” when they pull the trigger in training to avoid wasting bullets. The news was leaked by an email sent to RTL Nieuws from the Dutch Defence Ministry, which said the lack of ammunition has caused a number of problems – as well as embarrassment. “I cannot make […]

11 years ago

We’re guessing Danny Dyer isn’t a fan of Katie Hopkins after the launch of her new show, ‘If Katie Ruled the World’. The controversial TV personality discussed topics such as ‘fat tax’ and whether women should ever propose to their partners on the new programme. But not everyone enjoyed it. Danny Dyer is never a man to hold […]

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He puts us all to shame…

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Pure class…

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Magnificent strike…

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Look at the size of him…

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Glass half-full…

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Norwegian wonderkid alert…

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Bit much…

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Louis van Gaal has drawn a line in the stand over the David de Gea transfer saga. The Manchester United boss has dropped the Spanish goalkeeper from his squad for the Premier League opener against Tottenham. Apparently De Gea won’t be considered for selection as long as Real Madrid remain interested, with Van Gaal claiming the keeper isn’t […]

11 years ago

Usually at your first press conference as a new signing, you praise your new manager, talk up a couple of team-mates, and say how much you’re looking forward to playing in front of your new fans. If you do well at your new club, a bigger fish may come along after a season or two. […]

11 years ago

Jon Stewart has hosted The Daily Show for the final time, and he didn’t hold back. Stewart explained the many, many different forms of ‘bulls**t’ in one of his best Daily Show rants during his final show. The host is stepping down after being the face of arguably the most influential show on American television for […]

11 years ago

We’re delighted to announce that Mark Chapman, host of Match of the Day 2 and BBC 5 Live sport, is joining JOE as a columnist for the new season. We caught up with Mark to hear about his experiences in the Match of the Day hot seat, who he’s looking forward to watching in the […]

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You can’t blame a guy for trying, although you can make him pay the legal fees. Goodfellas actor Frank Sivero filed, and lost, a lawsuit against 20th Century Fox after claims that The Simpsons based a character’s likeness on him without his permission. Sivero claimed The Simpsons character Louie, Fat Tony’s henchman, was based on his […]

11 years ago

Angel Di Maria has penned an open letter to Manchester United fans following his move to Paris Saint-Germain. In the farewell note, the Argentine thanks the United faithful for their support during his solitary year at Old Trafford. He talks about how honoured he was to join the club and how sorry he is that […]

11 years ago

Here we go again…

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She didn’t see that coming…

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This week, JOE Agony Uncle Matt Berry helps our readers with relationships, fox-hunting and coming out. If you have an issue you’d like Uncle Matt to help with email hello@JOE.co.uk. Dear Uncle Matt, I’m thinking of coming out to my parents. My partner has come out to her mum already, but mine are really traditional and can be homophobic […]

11 years ago

This tugs at the heartstrings a little bit. Irish woman Cara Grace Duggan emailed someone on Gumtree about buying a second hand NutriBullet. But when she explained to the seller that she wantedthe blender for her mother, who is fighting cancer, he came back with an amazing gesture… What an inspiring act of kindness – we hope that guy has […]

11 years ago

A Greater Manchester McDonald’s is set to become the chain’s first UK restaurant with waiters. The new service will be trialled in Mottram McDonald’s, east of Manchester city centre, and rolled out in nine more stores before the end of August. The plan is to then introduce waiters nationwide across 1,250 UK restaurants. This is the latest […]

11 years ago

Who doesn’t love a retro football kit? The designs were always much more inventive back in the day, and the colours a lot bolder. That’s why we love this graphic from the Premier League, who have collated 20 images for each current top-flight club’s first Premier League strip. Which is your favourite? The laces on […]

11 years ago

Stereophonics have given JOE an exclusive behind-the-scenes peak at the making of the video for their new single ‘I Wanna Get Lost With You’. Directed by frontman Kelly Jones, his sixth Stereophonics single at the helm, it tells the tale of two lovers who meet at a party and then spend the rest of the […]

11 years ago

Keith Richards may have earned himself a row with Sir Paul McCartney with these comments. The Rolling Stones rocker doesn’t rate The Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ album, in fact he thinks it’s sh*t. He said: “Some people think it’s a genius album, but I think it’s a mishmash of rubbish, kind of like […]

11 years ago

The good news is Peep Show has started filming its ninth series, the bad new is that it’s going to be the last. The show’s co-creator Sam Bain posted a photo of David Mitchell and Robert Webb reuniting on set for the final run. Peep Show Series 9 started shooting yesterday. SPOILER ALERT it features these […]

11 years ago

‘Bad Boys, Bad boys, what you gonna do, what you gonna do when they come for you?’ It’s been 12 years since Bad Boys II and now Sony has officially announced Bad boys III and IV are in the works. It’s not yet known whether Will Smith and Martin Lawrence will be reprising their roles, […]

11 years ago

Ronda Rousey believes she can one day earn as much as Floyd Mayweather if she continues to rack up Octagon appearances. An interview with the UFC women’s bantamweight champion from earlier in the summer has been uploaded to YouTube, revealing her views on the gender pay gap in sport. Rousey hints that it isn’t a big issue […]

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He can’t do it less justice than the last guy…

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How many do you recognise now?

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You can never rely the weather during the summer, which is why we are welcoming these new additions to the Netflix line-up with open arms There’s something for everybody here with new comedy, fantasy, drama and action titles all being added to the online streaming behemoth’s impressive library. Here are some of the highlights that stood out […]

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We’re not too sure if Bethe Correia is still feeling the effects of Saturday night’s knockout or if she really believes that she’s better than Ronda Rousey. The Brazilian suffered her first career defeat last weekend when UFC women’s bantamweight champion Rousey brutally knocked her out in just 34 seconds. But that has surprisingly done nothing […]

11 years ago

Kevin Bacon says make as much fun about him as you want – jokes about his name don’t bother him anymore. The actor says there’s no point getting aggravated by porky puns because it’s a natural target. He told Entertainment Tonight: “You have the last name Bacon, stuff comes up. Bacon, food jokes. When you […]

11 years ago

Plenty of us spend hours working on our fantasy football teams, but not many would boast their selection on a CV. Recent graduate Jarrett Cundy has picked players who represent his strength in the workplace, although some are more tenuous than others. The team has been included in his applications for a variety of engineering jobs, […]

11 years ago

Want to feel old? Spend a few minutes in this virtual ageing suit. It’s a form of futuristic virtual reality, but instead of hoverboards and entire meals in pill form, you just get weight gain, blurred vision and reduced muscle strength. It doesn’t sound all that fun if you ask us. The product has been […]

11 years ago

Ed Sheeran is going to appear in the new Bridget Jones film. Scenes for ‘Bridget Jones’s Baby’ were filmed at his recent concert in Croke Park, Dublin. ‘Bridget’ was reported to be sitting on the shoulders of a mystery man in the audience, although it wasn’t Renée Zellweger. Producers used a stunt double so as […]

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You can’t blame his effort, but you can blame his s**t football skills. When Tennent’s T5 captured a group of Scottish pals playing 5-a-side at Pro-Soccer Glasgow, they were no doubt eager to impress in front of the camera. Sadly for one of the goalkeepers, the all-seeing eye was also able to record for posterity an almighty […]

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A judge dished out the ideal reprimand for hooligans in Germany – by making them spend money in their rivals’ club shop. Judge Karin Jung was proceeding over a case involving the supporters of local foes 1860 Munich and Bayern Munich. In 2014, three 1860 supporters set upon a lone Bayern Munich fan as the Sixties played their famous rivals’ […]

11 years ago

Great news for Dr Dre fans, but only if you’re an Apple customer…and happy to stay up late. The rapper’s greatly anticipated album ‘Compton: A Soundtrack’ is to be streamed on Apple Music on Thursday ahead of its official Friday release. ‘Compton: A Soundtrack’ will stream exclusively on Apple Music, local time from 6-9pm on August […]

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The world’s highest-paid actors have been revealed and Robert Downey Jr should be pretty pleased with himself. The Iron Man star is the biggest earner thanks to his Marvel appearances, taking home a cool $80million in the past 12 months. This is the actor’s third year topping the list, which is compiled by Forbes. It seems stars such […]

11 years ago

How do you follow the underwhelming ‘Fight of the Century’? With an even more underwhelming fight, it seems. Following his victory over Manny Pacquiao in May, Floyd Mayweather said: “My last fight is in September, then it’s time for me to hang it up.” Whether it will be his final fight or not remains to be seen, […]

11 years ago

Absolutely flawless?

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