Savile appeared on Big Brother in 2006 The disgusting comments Jimmy Savile made when he went into the Big Brother are a harrowing reminder of how repulsive he was. The serial sexual abuser and paedophile is back in the national conversation ahead of the release of the upcoming BBC drama The Reckoning. The series will look at […]

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The quiz is calling. You’re all quizzing fanatics here, so before this week’s pub quiz allow me to introduce you all to the latest addition to our repertoire – the JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz. This is no replacement for the big boss that is the Friday Pub Quiz, but instead a daily, three-minute blitz of […]

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He is also reportedly the best selling rapper of all-time. Eminem has made the top 10 list of the best selling music artists of all time, according to a ranking system that collates data from the industry. Chart Masters uses its methodology to accurately estimate the success of any artist across all formats and determine […]

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The perfect Airbnb doesn’t exi… Shrek fans can book a stay at the ogre’s iconic swamp next month, after the muddy location was listed on Airbnb. Located in the hills of the Scottish Highlands, the property is described as a “stumpy, secluded haven fit for a solitude-seeking ogre.” And the host who has put the […]

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One small mistake meant the final total came to over $600. A couple in America were left with an eye wateringly expensive bill after making a mistake when reading the menu at one of Gordon Ramsay’s restaurants. Jeffrey Paige and his girlfriend made a reservation at Gordon Ramsay Steak at Harrah’s, and the Kobe beef […]

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Ramsay said the loss resulted in his family becoming closer as a unit. Gordon Ramsay has opened up about the grief he and his family went through when his wife Tana suffered a miscarriage five months into her pregnancy. In 2016, Tana experienced a pregnancy loss at 20 weeks. “Born with a strong heartbeat, but […]

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How often do you think about the Roman Empire? It’s the question that’s gripped the internet (mainly TikTok) in recent weeks. Allow me to get you up to speed if you’re not. Basically, women are baffled that men seem to think about the Roman Empire on quite a regular basis. In thousands of TikToks, women ask […]

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Temperatures in the Yellowstone hot springs can reach boiling point. Yellowstone National Park is one of the most breathtaking areas of natural beauty in the world. Located in the western United States, the area is perhaps best known for its hot springs and geysers. However, while these features are spectacular, they can also prove to […]

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He spoke of a ‘fear’ that one of his daughters would ‘bring someone like him home’ A clip from 2014 of Sean Lock eviscerating Russell Brand has resurfaced online in the wake of sexual assault allegations against the comedian. On Saturday, Channel 4, the Sunday Times and the Times released a joint investigation into Brand, […]

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The Irish singer insulted Brand at an awards ceremony back in 2006. Footage has been reshared online of the moment Bob Geldof insulted Russell Brand at an awards show. On Saturday, Channel 4 and the Times released a joint investigation into Brand, in which the comedian was accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse. Brand denies […]

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Sloss went on the record to support the claims against Brand. Stand-up comic Daniel Sloss has gone on the record to support the rape and sexual assault allegations against Russell Brand. On Saturday, Channel 4 and the Times released a joint investigation into Brand, in which the comedian was accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse. […]

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We’re going back to the Buffyverse. A number of the stars of Buffy the Vampire Slayer are going to reunite for a brand new audio series set in the same world as the iconic show. Running from 1997 to 2003, the supernatural drama defined the teenage years of many and centres around Buffy (Sarah Michelle […]

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“The pub quiz is brutal this week” “Still fuming about the pub quiz.” “Stupid quiz anyway.” These were just some of the reactions in work channels here to last week’s pub quiz. There was fury, anger, shock, disgust and low scores. Admittedly, last week’s quiz had quite a high tariff. It was above average for […]

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‘Had me anxious every episode’ Viewers of one of Netflix’s latest horror series, Dear Child, have been left terrified after watching it. ‘Dear Child’ is a six-part mini series based on a German novel of the same name, by Romy Hausmann. The show is in German, with viewers either able to watch with English subtitles […]

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Hot off the press. A few of you may remember that a couple of weeks ago I officially declared summer over. Since then, the sun has come out and Ireland has experienced a real heatwave. Is this extreme heat yet further proof of the climate crisis our planet is facing or did I taunt the […]

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‘It’s just too problematic these days’ It’s undoubtedly one of the most famous musicals of all time, but some have raised issues with parts of Grease after rewatching the film. Released in 1978, Grease was a box-office and commercial hit, launching the careers of John Travolta and Olivia Newton John as Danny and Sandy. The classic […]

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Do you remember / the first pub quiz of September? It’s September, which no doubt means Earth, Wind & Fire and Green Day see a little bump in their listening numbers. We’re two-thirds of the way through the year, but don’t worry. The nights are still pretty bright and there’s a Rugby World Cup starting […]

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Another day, another GTA 6 leak. Grand Theft Auto fans have become very excited after a leak appeared to show GTA 6’s new dynamic weather systems. GTA 6 probably the most highly-anticipated video game of all time, and it seems like every week now there’s a new leak about what it may include. Given it’s been a […]

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Wild behaviour. Sometimes, we just have to take things on holiday with us from home because we know it won’t be the same abroad. The first one that springs to mind for a lot of you is probably tea, and I’m sure at least a few of you reading this will often pack some Barry’s […]

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We declare this the final pub quiz of the summer. Leaving Cert results are out today, Electric Picnic is happening next week, which all means one thing: summer is on the way out. Yep, I hate to break it to you guys, but that was it. The last three months were summer. I hope you […]

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History has been made. Donald Trump’s mugshot has been released after he was arrested on charges of plotting to overturn the state’s 2020 election results. The former president of the United States had to pay a bail bond of $200,000 (£160,000) to be released from the Atlanta jail while he awaits trial. It is the […]

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“This question threw my hangover into overdrive.” Viewers of the ITV quiz show The 1% Club were left baffled by a question on the show, with some not understanding the answer even when it was given to them. Some of us love nothing more than shouting the answer to quiz show questions, perhaps as a […]

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“We may be dark, but let me share a secret with you, sometimes darkness can show you the light.” A heavy metal singer has been praised after he paused a concert to comfort a little girl in the front row who became a bit overwhelmed. David Draiman is the lead singer of Disturbed, who are […]

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He had a previous skin cancer scare four years ago. Chris Evans has revealed he has been diagnosed with skin cancer. The broadcasting legend announced live on his Virgin Radio show that doctors recently gave him the diagnosis, but that the disease had been caught in the early stages. Speaking on his show today, the […]

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She had previously said she would stop supporting United if Greenwood was allowed to return. Manchester United fan and TV star Rachel Riley has reacted to the announcement that Mason Greenwood will be leaving Manchester United. On Monday afternoon, United confirmed that after an internal investigation, Greenwood would be departing the club by mutual agreement. This followed […]

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Some labelled Morgan a ‘disgrace’ for the ‘patronising’ joke Piers Morgan has prompted anger after he made a joke on social media about the Women’s World Cup final. On Sunday morning, England took on Spain, with both nations making their first ever appearance in a World Cup final. It was Spain who triumphed though, winning […]

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Her family chose not to tell her until after the game so that she could focus on the final Spain captain Olga Carmona, who scored the winning goal in the Women’s World Cup final, was told after the game that her father had died. The 23-year-old scored the only goal of the match as Spain […]

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It’s not coming home. Spain have won the Women’s World Cup for the first time in their history, beating England in the final. In their first ever World Cup final appearance, Spain triumphed 1-0 to win their first World Cup. It’s heartbreak for the Lionesses as Spain win the Women’s World Cup for the first […]

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Test your general knowledge skills below with the latest edition of our trademark weekly pub quiz. Has it been a couple of months since your last 20+ score? Has it felt like an eternity since you last conquered the group chat with your general knowledge? Time to put an end to that. Good luck. Read […]

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‘What do you mean funny, funny how? How am I funny?’ Everyone loves a good gangster film, right? From the 50s aesthetic and Italian-American accents to the gun fights and copious amounts of cigarettes smoked, there’s something irresistible about the genre. But which is the best one? Well, it seems that, in a genre that […]

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He had been a pilot for 25 years. An airline pilot died after he collapsed in the bathroom on a flight from Miami to Chile with 271 passengers aboard. Captain Ivan Andaur, 56, began feeling unwell three hours into the LATAM Airlines flight from Florida to Santiago, which left Miami at 10.11pm on Monday, 14 […]

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She has previously labelled the original Snow White film as ‘weird’ and ‘scary’. Rachel Zegler has prompted debate online after old comments she made about the original Snow White story resurfaced online. Zegler is set to play the Disney princess in the upcoming live action remake of the classic fairytale. In recent days though, clips of the […]

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Chocolate lovers rejoice! Cadbury has announced the return of huge fan favourite, almost a decade after the product was discontinued. In news that is sure to delight chocolate fans, the chocolatier is bring back its much-loved Dairy Milk Chocolate Coins. The iconic product was discontinued back in 2014, disappointing chocolate lovers across Ireland and the […]

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The dad-to-be admitted said his wife and mother-in-law knew the real gender all along. A man was left furious after he found out that his wife had lied about the gender of their baby. In a post on the Am I The A**hole subreddit, the 32-year-old male told readers how he and his wife, aged […]

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Sounds like the dream, for many. A man has explained how living on a cruise ship for 300 days a year actually works out cheaper than renting a place on dry land. Ryan Gutridge spends the vast majority of his calendar year on Royal Caribbean cruises, having first started pursuing a life at sea in […]

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Jobs wanted to break the trend of candidates giving prepared answers. Steve Jobs apparently had a ‘beer test’ that he would use during interviews for potential new employees. Going slightly against the idea that job interviews should be pretty formal affairs, the late Apple CEO wanted to buck the trend of people turning up to interviews with pre-planned answers […]

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Another Friday afternoon, another classic JOE Pub Quiz. As usual, 25 questions await players, with special rounds this week on the continent of Europe and band logos. Enjoy the quiz and best of luck getting a perfect score! Read more: The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 358 QUIZ: Can you ace this ultimate shark movies […]

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It wasn’t long before things took a turn. A restaurant has resorted to taking legal action after a diner left a $3,000 tip – which he later decided to try and take back. In June last year, Mariana Lambert, a waitress at Alfredo’s Cafe in Scranton, Pennsylvania, was left amazed after diner Eric Smith left […]

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It’s not just meat-eaters that should be concerned Netflix viewers have been left disgusted by one of the latest documentaries from the platform, Poisoned. ‘Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food’ to give it its full title, is based on the 2011 book ‘Poisoned: The True Story of the Deadly E. Coli Outbreak That Changed the Way […]

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‘Next day I told him we were done’ A woman has explained why she decided to divorce her husband the day after their wedding because of a stunt he pulled involving their wedding cake. Writing in to Slate‘s Dear Prudence advice column, the woman explained exactly what her husband had done to warrant such a quick […]

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We’re back! That’s right, JOE has returned with another one of our iconic Friday pub quizzes to test your general knowledge. Because they are currently the focus of the footballing world as hosts of the Women’s World Cup, there’s a round on Australia this week, as well as one on video games. As usual, 25 […]

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The title alone makes this an instant so-bad-it’s-good classic The first trailer has been released for an upcoming slasher sloth horror film, and people are understandably stunned. We’ve had a horror movie about Winnie the Pooh. We’ve had a film about a bear going on a rampage after eating millions of dollars worth of cocaine. Now, we’re […]

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She has accused of pressuring one of the dancers into touching a nude performer in a nightclub. Lizzo has been accused of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment by three of her former backup dancers. The trio – Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noelle Rodriguez – have filed a lawsuit against the singer […]

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25 questions await you once again. JOE is back yet again with another one of our classic Friday afternoon pub quizzes. So, settle in, put your metaphorical thinking cap on and try to get a perfect score Read more: The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 356 QUIZ: Can you ace this ultimate dolls in movies […]

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“I find the whole thing offensive.” No matter what you think about the Gallagher brothers, we can all agree on one thing: they love to talk. Noel in particular has never been one to shy away from voicing his opinion, particularly when it comes to other figures in the music industry. Whether it’s describing Lewis […]

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Lights, camera, quiz! Hello all, welcome to another pub quiz. As always, I hope you’re good. What a day this is, a cultural milestone in the year 2023 – it’s Barbenheimer. Christopher or Greta. Cillian or Margot. Bomb or doll. Or maybe you don’t need to pick a side, and are going to do both. […]

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One particular part of the manufacturing process shocked people People have been vowing never to buy disposable vapes again after seeing how they’re manufactured. Vaping has exploded in popularity in recent years as people look for alternatives to smoking, and in particular disposable vapes have become hugely popular amongst young people. The NHS does suggest […]

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20 is a great score this week. We’re back with another Friday pub quiz. This week, we have a general knowledge round, a sports round, a round on entertainment, a round on the flags of European countries, and guess the collective noun for the animal Good luck, and let us know what score you get.

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The messages were sent on a dating app. A person in their 20s has claimed they were sent threatening messages by the BBC presenter at the centre of a scandal over payment for sexually explicit photos. The individual said they were first contacted by the male on a dating app. They told BBC News they […]

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“Am I overreacting or just being a good dad?” A dad has taken to the internet to ask for advice after his soon-to-be wife decided not to include his daughter in their big day. He explained that he was married previously and had a child with his now ex-wife and they share 50/50 custody of […]

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