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While Post Malone found worldwide recognition with the release of his second album in 2018, this year has also seen the rapper contend with an awful lot of bad luck. Just weeks after a private plane he was travelling on was forced to make an emergency landing, the 23-year-old has…
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We all know someone who is ... how can I put this diplomatically? Someone who is careful with money. You know; tight people. It's frustratingly true that often, the same habits which make people rich in the first place are also the habits that force them to never spend so…
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Brooklyn Nine-Nine star Terry Crews has come to a settlement with the Hollywood agent he accused of sexually harassing him. A statement from agent Adam Venit's company, William Morris Endeavour, revealed that the actor's lawsuit for assault, battery and sexual harassment would be dismissed. In addition, reports allege that Venit is making plans…
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Elon Musk is having a weird year. The Tesla billionaire is frequently making the news, choosing to spend his copious amounts of money on sending a car into space or providing US citizens with their very own flamethrowers, and gaining an avid following in the process. However, the news isn't…
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One of the biggest issues in dating, I find, is the actual cost. All those dinner dates, drinks, movie tickets and outings inevitably put quite a strain on your budget. Even being with the potential love of your life can be spoiled by a particularly hefty cheque right at the…
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Beauty trends, they come and they go, eh? In the past year, we've seen everything from unicorn hair and glitter tears to McDonalds eyebrows and nose hair extensions, and these weird and wacky fashions show no sign of slowing down. Case in point: "Instaception" is the latest make up trend that's…
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Over the past few days, actor Geoffrey Owens has found himself getting a lot of media coverage - but not for any of his on-screen work. On the contrary, the former Cosby Show star went viral on social media after it transpired that he was working not on any acting-related…
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Back in ancient times, the Roman emperor Caligula had the insane notion to make his favourite horse a senator. Over the years, this (possibly apocryphal) incident has become well-known among historians. But now someone has gone one step further and made their horse the best man at their wedding. Biomedical scientist…
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As problematic as it can be, you've got to admit that social media is still pretty great. It's the best place to find a decent looking brunch spot in your area, you can keep in touch with friends who live halfway across the world instantaneously, and thanks to Instagram and…
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A nurse got a heartwarming surprise when she discovered that one of her colleagues was a premature baby that she had cared for 28 years ago. Vilma Wong, a nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, thought she recognised the name of Brandon Seminatore, a second-year paediatric…
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All TV shows, even those that break records for how long they've been on our screens, eventually have to come to an end. You can either drag it on until people get bored and stop watching, try to launch a spin-off with new characters (that almost never goes well), or end…
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Who has ever come home with something they didn't intend to have after a night of drinking? Ask a room full of people this question and gaze around at the sheepish faces and vague recollections that are bound to emerge. Everyone has had at least one night out where they…
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Yesterday, in the Gulf coast state of Veracruz, Mexican investigators announced that they had uncovered a mass grave containing 166 human skulls. For security reasons, the exact location of the site cannot be disclosed, but detectives have implied that it is most likely a clandestine pit used by a drug cartel…
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Will Ferrell might not be everyone's cup of tea, but as far as I'm concerned, he's one of the funniest actors out there. However, not all Will Ferrell movies land the same level of quality. Some are great, some are good, and some of them are pretty damn awful. One…
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This year Kim Kardashian was named one of People's best dressed celebrities. That's pretty surprising, since she spends so much time naked on Instagram. Apparently, Kim occasionally wears "clothes" and they look nice. Who knew? The reality star and only woman who can tolerate Kanye West opened about her fashion evolution…
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Frozen was a smash success, with its infectious songs and powerful story of sisterhood. (I heard some kids who saw it in 2013 still refuse to take off their Elsa dress.) Like other animated Disney hits, the movie's been adapted into a Broadway musical. Fans of all ages can watch…
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Burt Reynolds, the charismatic star of Deliverance, The Longest Yard and Smokey and the Bandit, has died at age 82. Known for his rugged masculinity, fun-loving spirit and iconic mustache, Burt skyrocketed to fame in the 70's. In 1996, he earned an Oscar nomination as best supporting actor in Paul…
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Fiction is filled with stories of people avenging their parent's death, and to be honest, it's a pretty relatable concept. I think most people would want to seek justice and retribution if a parent was killed by someone else. Think how short-lived Batman's comic book adventures would have been if…
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When people say that someone "isn't comfortable for in their own skin" it's usually just a turn of phrase. But for 20-year-old Vivienne Hew, she means it literally. That's because Vivienne has spent the last three years of her life fighting topical steroid withdrawal after she became addicted to the eczema-soothing…
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Donald Trump has been one of the most divisive figures in American politics for as long as anyone can remember. Creating feverishly impassioned opposition in the Democratic Party and stunned onlookers in the Republican Party, his aggressive and often petulant approach is ripe for parody. However, many would argue that…
