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  • Russian tycoon to invest huge money in a new search for alien life

    Russian tycoon to invest huge money in a new search for alien life

    Russian billionaire Yuri Milner is investing $100m in a project which will try to discover if there really is alien life out in space. The ten-year initiative, called Breakthrough Listen,  will conduct the most extensive sweep of space for signals from aliens ever. The project will feature some of the brightest luminaries in science and experts […]

    11 years ago

  • Homeless piano player gets lifeline from local college

    Homeless piano player gets lifeline from local college

    It’s a feel-good story that just gets better and better. Homeless man Donald Gould became quite the internet sensation recently when he was filmed playing on a street piano in Florida. Donald is a 51-year old ex-marine whose wife died in 1998, sending him on a path of self-destruction. But his poignant skills sparked a huge […]

    11 years ago

  • Fresh Prince star does Carlton dance in the tee box with Justin Timberlake (Video)

    Fresh Prince star does Carlton dance in the tee box with Justin Timberlake (Video)

    Fresh Prince star Alfonso Ribeiro was a bit down on his golf luck at the American Century Celebrity Golf Tournament at Lake Tahoe. Sensing that the actor needed some cheering up, none other than Justin Timberlake ran over and inspired an impromptu rendition of the ‘Carlton dance’ complete with hips and arms swinging. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7QTmrR6g8I It must […]

    11 years ago

  • SIM cards could soon be a thing of the past

    SIM cards could soon be a thing of the past

    They have been getting smaller and smaller and now they are about to disappear. Mobile giants Apple and Samsung are working together with trade group GSMA to revolutionise the SIM Card as we know it. The companies are hoping to develop an electronic SIM that can be moved quicker and easier between mobile networks. Although […]

    11 years ago

  • You’d hate to have this cursed striker in your 5-a-side team

    You’d hate to have this cursed striker in your 5-a-side team

    As Oscar Wilde once said: “To miss an open goal may be regarded as a misfortune; to then block your teammate’s shot on goal is f*cking diabolical…” Atletico Paranaense forward Crysan did just that. First he missed an absolute sitter when it was easier to score, then he stopped his strike partner’s effort on the goal line, causing the ball […]

    11 years ago

  • Real Madrid signal end to De Gea pursuit by giving Keylor Navas the number one jersey

    Real Madrid signal end to De Gea pursuit by giving Keylor Navas the number one jersey

    It looks like David de Gea’s dream of playing for Real Madrid next season is over. Talks between Manchester United and Spanish club have been deadlocked for weeks now, with Manchester United insisting upon 29-year-old Sergio Ramos as part of a deal. Now it seems that Real Madrid have conceded defeat by awarding Costa Rican Keylor Navas their number […]

    11 years ago

  • This Jedi GoPro video has us itching to see The Force Awakens

    This Jedi GoPro video has us itching to see The Force Awakens

    The Force is very, very strong in this one. A Star Wars fan fights off stormtroopers and a TIE Fighter in this brilliant, absorbing GoPro video that wouldn’t look out of place in the upcoming Force Awakens. It was created by Youtuber Bill Parker, who has made what looks like a live action video game as […]

    11 years ago

  • We wish this epic Star Wars/Mad Max trailer was real

    We wish this epic Star Wars/Mad Max trailer was real

    Which movie franchise are you more hyped about? Mad Max on one hand, or Star Wars on the other? Well put your hands together because YouTuber Krishna Shenoi has combined the two in this sensational fake trailer for Road Wars: The Imperator Strikes Back. The mashup is stunningly put together with Mad Max characters wielding lightsabers whilst […]

    11 years ago

  • You could win a walk-on role in the new Star Trek movie

    You could win a walk-on role in the new Star Trek movie

    As prizes go, this one is out of this world… Star Trek are offering one lucky fan (and a friend) the chance to win a walk-on role in Star Trek Beyond. That’s right – the winners will meet the cast AND star in the cinema release. As well as the main prize, six more winners will […]

    11 years ago

  • Report: Manchester United to sign Barcelona’s Pedro

    Report: Manchester United to sign Barcelona’s Pedro

    Spanish sources claim that Manchester United will sign Barcelona’s Pedro this week. Marca report that United have made a decisive move for the 27-year-old, who is available for a relatively low fee due to a reduction in his buyout clause. Pedro, rumbo a Manchester http://t.co/qWQuyuJ6PT pic.twitter.com/GK29TqFtvu — MARCA (@marca) July 19, 2015 Marca claim that an official offer […]

    11 years ago

  • Benteke to Liverpool: Is he worth £32.5m?

    Benteke to Liverpool: Is he worth £32.5m?

    Liverpool and Aston Villa have agreed terms for the transfer of Christian Benteke. That basically means that the Merseyside club have agreed to pay the player’s £32.5m buy-out clause. It’s a fair wedge of cash for a player who’s not everyone’s cup of tea. The news has been greeted with mixed opinion. Some are excited about […]

    11 years ago

  • Michael Bisping robs Georges St-Pierre of one of his long standing UFC records

    Michael Bisping robs Georges St-Pierre of one of his long standing UFC records

    If for no other reason, Georges St-Pierre should return to the octagon and attempt to reclaim his record. The greatest welterweight of all time had been the leader in significant strikes landed in UFC for some time at 1,254. But on Saturday, perennial middleweight contender Michael Bisping finally overtook GSP after landing 115 significant strikes […]

    11 years ago

  • Chilling footage of pro surfer attacked by shark on live TV

    Chilling footage of pro surfer attacked by shark on live TV

    We’re gonna need a bigger board… Pro surfer Mick Fanning had an unforeseen challenge while competing in the World Surf League’s JBay Open in South Africa. The 34 year old Surfer, who is ranked the 4th best surfer in the world for 2015, had to fight off a shark while looking to catch a wave […]

    11 years ago

  • Joe Agony Uncle Matt Berry on life’s greatest problems…

    Joe Agony Uncle Matt Berry on life’s greatest problems…

    Too much hair? Not the right car? And do you ask them out if you think you’re punching above your weight? Don’t worry, JOE Agony Uncle Matt Berry has all the answers. If you have an issue you’d like Matt to help with – email hello@JOE.co.uk. Dear Uncle Matt,  I have a full chest of hair, which I don’t […]

    11 years ago

  • Schneiderlin shines in Seattle

    Schneiderlin shines in Seattle

    There are encouraging signs for Manchester United’s upcoming season as Van Gaal’s new look side beat Club America 1-0 in Seattle. The first #MUtour line-up. pic.twitter.com/GJTNzhKYRM — Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 18, 2015 All four of the Dutchman’s summer signings made an appearance, with one getting off to a flyer. It took just five minutes […]

    11 years ago

  • JOE’s Quotes of the Week – July 17, 2015

    JOE’s Quotes of the Week – July 17, 2015

    This week we bring you the best from a champion, an award-winner and an endurance specialist. That’s right, it’s time for JOE’s quotes of the week. “When that time comes, that will be something that I will think about. I’ll sit down with my wife and children and decide if it would be right for me.” – […]

    11 years ago

  • LeBron James, Aaron Rodgers and David Beckham all in one overwhelming photo

    LeBron James, Aaron Rodgers and David Beckham all in one overwhelming photo

    Three of the biggest superstars of all time, three of the greatest sportsmen of all time, in three different sports, all posing in the one photo. LeBron James, Aaron Rodgers, and David Beckham. Together at last. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUe35UReX4E If you can’t handle too much success, talent and masculinity in the one photo, look away now. LeBron […]

    11 years ago

  • Victor Valdes put up for sale by Manchester United for philosophical reasons

    Victor Valdes put up for sale by Manchester United for philosophical reasons

    As far as unsuccessful spells go, Victor Valdes’ time at Manchester United is right up there. The Barcelona legend has been put up for sale by manager Louis van Gaal, just six months after signing for the club. Valdes refused to play in the reserves last season, according to the Dutchman, and was not selected to take […]

    11 years ago

  • Courteeners’ Liam Fray graduates: “It’s so very humbling and somewhat surreal”

    Courteeners’ Liam Fray graduates: “It’s so very humbling and somewhat surreal”

    Courteeners’ Liam Fray swapped his denim and leather for a graduation gown and cap to pick up an honorary degree. Shocked but grateful, the frontman was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Arts by the University Of Salford, where he once studied Economics and Creative Writing before quitting to pursue music. On stage, Fray said: “It’s so […]

    11 years ago

  • Simon Pegg gets what every man would wish for in Absolutely Anything

    Simon Pegg gets what every man would wish for in Absolutely Anything

    Simon Pegg has fought off zombies and helped Ethan Hunt on his impossible missions, but his latest on-screen challenge is a real test of wills. The British actor stars in Absolutely Anything, in which an alien race (played by the five living original Monty Python cast members) gives an ordinary man the ability to ask […]

    11 years ago

  • Johnny Depp’s wife Amber Heard charged with dog smuggling

    Johnny Depp’s wife Amber Heard charged with dog smuggling

    Just because you’re rich and famous, doesn’t mean you can’t be charged for dog smuggling – eh Mr and Mrs Depp? Johnny Depp’s wife Amber Heard has been charged over smuggling her dogs into Australia. The actress has been summoned to appear in court in Queensland in September after she, along with Depp, is alleged to […]

    11 years ago

  • Gallery: Brilliant new artwork from Last Man Projects

    Gallery: Brilliant new artwork from Last Man Projects

    The folks at Last Man Projects have done some fine work bringing you the world’s most famous footballers as you’ve never seen them before. Combining iconic imagery with creative retro designs, they have created custom artworks of players including Pele, Diego Maradona and Steven Gerrard. Check out a selection of their designs in the gallery above.

    11 years ago

  • Naughty Boy on the hunt for new singers – in Britain’s prisons

    Naughty Boy on the hunt for new singers – in Britain’s prisons

    Naughty Boy has declared he wants to search Britain’s prisons for new singers. The producer – whose real name is Shahid Khan – has revealed he is on the lookout for fresh talent and said he wants to recruit prisoners because “everyone deserves a second chance”. He told The Sun: “Coming out of there is […]

    11 years ago

  • One of the original Ghostbusters will be appearing in the new film

    One of the original Ghostbusters will be appearing in the new film

    Good news, Ghostbusters fans. Ahead of the forthcoming film, one of the original cast members has revealed they are set to return. While we’re already very excited to see Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig lead the new Ghostbusters, there’s always room for a familiar face. Dan Aykroyd — aka Ray Stanz from the original films — […]

    11 years ago

  • Video: Man at concert dancing like your dad doing a dad dance in Dadville

    Video: Man at concert dancing like your dad doing a dad dance in Dadville

    Before there was dadbod, there was dad dancing. And this man wins all dad dance competitions forever. Draped in the classic dad attire of a polo shirt tucked into a pair of jeans, this dad at at The Vamps in Thorpe Park brought the genre to a whole new level. The unnamed dad ticked all dad dance boxes […]

    11 years ago

  • Fantastic Four fever ramped up with release of final trailer

    Fantastic Four fever ramped up with release of final trailer

    Of all the Hollywood trailers released at Comic-Con, the latest look at Fantastic Four was probably the most hotly-anticipated. 20th Century Fox have not disappointed with the final glimpse ahead of the film’s release in August, with the exciting young cast and breathtaking action sequences setting pulses racing. Starring British actor Jamie Bell as The Thing […]

    11 years ago

  • This talented little star has netted QPR around £9m…

    This talented little star has netted QPR around £9m…

    It’s a long time since Raheem Sterling wore the blue and white hoops of QPR, but the winger has given his former club a huge boost by sealing a move to Manchester City. Thanks to a shrewd 20% sell-on clause included in the small print when Sterling joined Liverpool in 2009, the R’s stand to pocket around […]

    11 years ago

  • Bundesliga pay tribute to national icon Bastian Schweinsteiger (Video)

    Bundesliga pay tribute to national icon Bastian Schweinsteiger (Video)

    The Bundesliga have bid farewell to a true league legend with this great video tribute. As we all know by now, Bastian Schweinsteiger is leaving Bayern Munich to join Manchester United. Whilst it appears to be a great acquisition for the Red Devils, it means that the Bundesliga has lost one of its icons. After […]

    11 years ago

  • Apple are fixing the annoying keyboard feature with iOS 9

    Apple are fixing the annoying keyboard feature with iOS 9

    Apple have fixed one of the minorinconveniences of the iPhone and iPad keyboard that should make our lives that little bit easier. At the moment, the only visible reminder that you’ve switched to typing in capital letters is the shift key turning either black or grey – which can be pretty easy to miss. But iOS […]

    11 years ago

  • Jimmy Fallon and Paul Rudd play brilliant new drinking game

    Jimmy Fallon and Paul Rudd play brilliant new drinking game

    If you’re a dab hand at carpentry and looking for a new drinking game, we might have just the thing for you. Paul Rudd, star of the new Ant-Man movie, was on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon recently, with the duo participating in a brilliant new way to get drunk. Very drunk. We’re big fans of […]

    11 years ago

  • Game of Thrones star hints at Jon Snow’s return…

    Game of Thrones star hints at Jon Snow’s return…

    Game of Thrones fans have been so preoccupied with a certain character’s potential return that we’ve all forgotten about another who holds great potential for Season 6. The last time we saw Bran Stark in the realm, he was learning to develop his power as a Warg with the children of the forest. Actor Isaac Hempstead Wright […]

    11 years ago

  • Here’s how Jake Gyllenhaal got so ripped for new boxing film Southpaw (Video)

    Here’s how Jake Gyllenhaal got so ripped for new boxing film Southpaw (Video)

    Someday there will be a boxing film that focuses on an overweight and lazy fighter that couldn’t be arsed even getting off the couch, but Southpaw is definitely not that film. We’ve already seen the trailer that showed Jake Gyllenhaal’s remarkable transformation into fictional boxer Billy Hope. Now the actor has revealed exactly what was […]

    11 years ago

  • JOE visits the state-of-the-art KIPSTADIUM (Gallery)

    JOE visits the state-of-the-art KIPSTADIUM (Gallery)

    Bringing together all the most important elements of team sports, KIPSTADIUM aims to be the cutting edge of the industry’s observation, innovation and enjoyment. The headquarters of sports research team Kipsta has 20 indoor and outdoor pitches for a variety of sports including football, futsal, basketball and rugby. It is located near Roubaix in France, and […]

    11 years ago

  • Comic-Con serves up the best (first?) superhero selfie of all-time

    Comic-Con serves up the best (first?) superhero selfie of all-time

    We may be massive nerds here in JOE Towers, but we think this is extremely cool… Comic-Con has produced some great moments over the past few days, from Bryan Cranston’s ridiculous ‘Thug Life’ moment to the release of several movie trailers. Yesterday, it produced another gem when stars from X-Men, Deadpool, Arrow, Fantastic Four and […]

    11 years ago