Entertainment

Rhod Gilbert says his new show, which he’s planning to tour next year, will be “the darkest” he’s ever done, following treatment for cancer. The 54-year-old Welsh stand up was diagnosed with stage four head and neck cancer last year, and has since undergone surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Now back on our screens for season

Solar panel exports from China grew by 34% in the first half of 2023, with 114 gigawatts (GW) shipped worldwide, compared to 85 GW in the same period last year, according to a new analysis by energy think tank Ember. We need to get them online ASAP. Chinese solar exports represent around 80% of the

When I first covered the ARK Zero electric microcar, its specs and pricing sounded too good be true. “I’ll believe it when I see it,” I quipped. Well I guess now I have to believe it, as the company says it has begun making deliveries and shared its first on-road photos. According to the company,

Kanye West is being sued by a former employee who claims he was forced to work in dangerous conditions and sleep on the floor of a property the rapper was renovating. Tony Saxon claims he is owed $1m (£800,000) in unpaid wages and loss of earnings after working as a project manager, full-time security, and

It takes just minutes for the scenes to turn grim: a dirty trap house, a drug user injecting scabbed feet, a tiny baby crawling amid the filth. This is Trapping, a new British film starring MOBO-winning drill rapper Abra Cadabra and produced by filmmakers and grime pioneers Femi Oyeniran and Nicky “Slimting” Walker. Later this

Pop megastar Taylor Swift has dominated yet another awards show – taking home the top prize and several other gongs at MTV’s Video Music Awards. “This is unbelievable,” Swift told the crowd as she picked up the prize for video of the year for Anti-Hero, the first single from her 2022 album, Midnights. The star

In late August, Hurricane Idalia touched down on the Gulf side of Florida, resulting in significant damage and power outages throughout the Southeast United States. Unfortunately, natural disasters like this have become all too common as a symptom of climate change, so it’s important to stay prepared. Energy storage solutions provider BLUETTI recognizes the dangers

The revamped 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric goes on sale later this fall with a new sporty design, a ton of added features, and up to 260 miles of range. Hyundai launched the Kona Electric in 2018 as the compact electric SUV quickly became a favorite among buyers and journalists. With up to 258 miles of

Aerosmith have been forced to postpone several dates on their farewell tour just a week after kicking off, after frontman Steven Tyler injured his vocal cords during a gig. The rock veterans started the Peace Out tour in Philadelphia on 2 September and were playing in New York when Tyler, 75, sustained the damage to

The Pave BK is a premium 30 mph, fully street-legal motorbike that strikes a great balance between fun and utility. As someone who always checks the top speed specs first when looking at e-bikes, I was pleasantly surprised to learn that while the BK lacked in top speed, it more than made up for it

Kylie Minogue has said “it’s not cool to be ageist” anymore adding that people are “over” the stereotype. The 55-year-old Australian icon went viral on TikTok with single Padam Padam from her upcoming album Tension. The dance-pop track has captured the attention of many on the video-sharing platform, especially younger audiences who have recorded themselves

BMW Group announced plans to invest about $750 million in a UK facility of its Mini sub-brand. The money will be used to revamp the Oxford plant to support electric MINI production as the brand looks to go 100% EV in the coming years. In the spring of 2021, BMW Group marque MINI shared intentions

A £5m mansion in Chiswick, west London – which used to belong to TV presenter Ant McPartlin – has been damaged by fire. Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters tackled the blaze in Grove Park Gardens, which was reported to London Fire Brigade at 9.46am. Image: Pic: X/@LondonFire Crews used a 32m (105ft) ladder

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Captain America star Chris Evans has married the actress Alba Baptista in a ceremony at their home in Massachusetts, according to reports in the US. Evans, 42, and Baptista, 26, married in an intimate ceremony on Saturday, Page Six reports. An insider told the celebrity news site the wedding was “locked down tight” as guests

Unlike in much of Europe and Asia, electric bikes sold in the United States can benefit from the inclusion of a hand throttle, which allows riders to power an e-bike’s motor without pedaling. These make up the vast majority of e-bikes in the US, and now the value electric bike maker Ride1Up is bringing that

Apple Maps EV routing, a feature that first debuted at WWDC in 2020, will soon expand to its third car. Ford is reportedly informing dealers that its F-150 Lightning electric truck will support EV routing in Apple Maps starting sometime later this year… Apple Maps EV routing first debuted for the Ford Mustang Mach-E in

Hollywood actress Christina Ricci appears to have criticised Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis after they appealed to a judge for leniency when sentencing their former co-star for rape. In a lengthy statement in an Instagram story, Ricci said “people we know as ‘awesome guys’ can be predators and abusers” and it’s “tough to accept but

Tesla’s upcoming $25,000 electric car and dedicated robotaxi vehicle are both going to be futuristic-looking and ‘Cybertruck-like’, according to new information coming out of the new Elon Musk authorized biography. After the Cybertruck, which is coming any day now, Tesla is expected to release to highly-anticipated new electric vehicles. A smaller and cheaper electric car

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a “free electric bank account with your name on it.” It’s packed with rebates and tax credits that will help Americans purchase everything from EVs to solar and electrical appliances to heat pumps. Check out this easy-to-use IRA savings calculator from Rewiring America that tells you what you get