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When Barack Obama announced he was running for president in 2008, the odds were not in his favor. As a two-term senator, he lacked experience. His first name rhymed with "Iraq," his middle name was "Hussein," and his last name was one letter away from "Osama." Also, he was black,…

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Celebrity exes always seem to get the rough end of the deal. No matter how completely and utterly over their former lover they are, they are almost always presented in the press in the same way: Sad, pathetic and brokenhearted. Case in point: almost every article written about Jennifer Aniston after…

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The objectification of women in sports is a tale as old as time. Whether that is scantily clad "grid girls" standing in front of cars before the Grands Prix or the Darts Corporation's "walk-on girls", there is a long history of women being treated as accoutrements in live sporting competitions.…

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For decades, whaling has been a controversial practice that is banned in many countries on account of it putting entire species at the risk of extinction. Despite this, many places still permit the activity - partly for research purposes, but also because whale meat tends to be a huge moneymaker…

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If there's one thing that's made life infinitely easier for us all, it's Google Maps. Seriously, I don't know how people managed without it before it was invented, and yet the concept is so audacious that even now I can't quite believe it. How much do you really marvel at…

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Who cares what's happening in your family? The Kardashian family is far more interesting! With a net worth of $900 million, Kylie Jenner is set to become the world's youngest female billionaire. Kim Kardashian breaks the Internet every time she posts an adorable baby photo (or sizzling nude selfie). Kourtney Kardashian…

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It's safe to say that 2018 has been a big year for John Legend; not only has he become a dad for the second time, but he's also had the honour of being nominated for an Emmy for his role in Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert. As ever, his loving…

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Much to the dislike of the majority of Brits, Donald Trump is currently on UK soil as part of an official visit. The president landed at Stanstead airport yesterday, and kicked off his trip with some rather questionable comments about Brexit before attending a dinner at Blenheim Palace with Prime…

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In what has undoubtedly been a big week for the Kardashian-Jenners, Forbes announced that Kylie Jenner is on course to become the youngest self-made billionaire in history - male or female - as the publication predicts that her net worth will top $1 billion within the next year. As the 20-year-old will…

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The whole world breathed a huge sigh of relief when the 12 school boys and their assistant coach were pulled out of the flooded cave in Thailand completely unharmed, bringing an end to the near three-week ordeal that spurred an international rescue effort. However, the rescue came at a large…

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There's a common belief that, when people are searching for their soulmate, it's "opposites" that attract most. However, after a recent conversation thread went viral on Twitter, it's transpired that a lot of folks out there are drawn to other halves that look almost identical to them. It all started when…

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When a loved one dies, it's sometimes best to remember them with the things they used to love to do. After all, what better way to say goodbye to a passed on family member or friend than celebrating the way they lived their life? That's exactly what Renard Matthews' family…

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In the nineties, there was not one teenage boy who did not watch, and then rewatch American Pie. Not only did its tongue-in-cheek portrayal of the realities of being an adolescent ring true for about every high schooler, but it was also just plain funny. It's now 19 years later, and…

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Justin Bieber really knows how to surprise us, particularly when it comes to the subject of is personal life. The latest bombshell? Bieber has announced his engagement to model and actress Hailey Baldwin, who he's been dating since May, after splitting up with Selena Gomez for what seems like the…

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United States president and sentient Cheeto Donald Trump is visiting the United Kingdom this week. This is his first visit to Harry Potter's homeland since taking office. According to his schedule, Trump will join the Queen for tea at Windsor Castle, attend a black-tie dinner at Blenheim Palace with Prime…

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On June 23, 25-year-old soccer coach Ekapol Chanthawong took the Wild Boars team deep into the Tham Luang Nang Non caves. The 12 boys, who are between the ages of 11 and 17, were going to write their names on the walls as part of an initiation ritual. However, torrential…

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The #MeToo movement is an international crusade against sexual harassment and sexual assault. As more victims have gotten the courage to come forward, we've become increasingly aware - and horrified - by acts of abuse. Given the serious nature of the subject matter, you wouldn't expect #MeToo to be mocked…

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You wouldn't be mistaken for thinking that musicians like Harry Styles have it all; dashing good looks, the adoration of women all around the globe, and all the other effluvia that comes hand-in-hand with fame. What is rare, however, is to find a celebrity who actually uses their influence and…

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If you're a fan of John Stamos, you'll know that the Full House actor has wanted children for a long time now. When he joked that his "ovaries were rattling" back in 2015, we were all rooting for him to seal the deal and show us some beautiful Stamos offspring.…

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