20 is a great score this week. We’re back with another JOE Friday Pub Quiz. This week, we have a general knowledge round, followed by a sports round, an entertainment round, a round on songs from 2004, and a round on sports team logos. Good luck, and let us know what score you get. Join JOE’s […]

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The episode was a difficult watch for some 24 Hours in Police Custody viewers were left ‘sickened’ by an exchange between police and a murderer during an interview. On November 13, 2022, Adam Fanelli, 39, and Patrick Howard, 27, were murdered in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire. Fanelli had been stabbed to death, with Howard stabbed and […]

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Her family were divided A woman has claimed we have another “blue and black dress situation” on our hands after getting her nails done. TikToker Caitlin – half of the duo Caitlin and Leah, who have some 9.4 million followers on the platform – recently suggested that her new nails reminded her of the famous […]

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Even Naked Attraction has its limits Anna Richardson was forced to intervene during an episode of Naked Attraction once as one of the contestants started to take things a bit too far. You’d be forgiven for thinking that it’s difficult to take things ‘too far’ on a show that involves six people getting naked on […]

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We’ll be returning to the Upside Down soon Netflix has confirmed that production has started on Stranger Things 5. The upcoming season will be the fifth and final one of the hit show. In a post announcing the news on social media, Netflix shared a picture of the cast and show runners, the Duffer Brothers, […]

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‘Caught me off guard completely. Horrible’ Terrified Netflix viewers have been warning others about one of the opening scenes of a horror film that recently arrived on the platform. The Lodge, which was released back in 2019, arrived on Netflix on New Year’s Day. The film comes from Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala, the same […]

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The series received critical acclaim. Harlan Coben’s Fool Me Once has been the Netflix series of the moment, but there’s another crime drama on the platform with a higher rating than his entire collection. Back in 2018, thriller and mystery novelist Coben signed a five-year contract with Netflix which gave them the rights to develop […]

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“His smile, laughter and passion for life will be remembered by the many whose lives he has touched”. Actor and singer David Soul, best known for his role in the iconic TV series Starsky & Hutch, has died at the age of 80. His wife Helen Snell confirmed the news in a statement, which read: […]

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Very sad news. Kate Garraway has announced the death of her husband Derek Draper at the age of 56. In a statement on Instagram, the TV presenter said her “darling husband” had died and she had been “holding his hand throughout his last long hours”. View this post on Instagram A post shared […]

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If you’re good enough, you’re old enough. A famous mantra in sport, which for the last couple of weeks Luke Littler has proved in spades. The only thing more impressive than Littler reaching the world championship final at 16 is the fact he’s managed to make darts the most-talked about sport in the UK and Ireland […]

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Court documents relating to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were made public on Wednesday. Michael Jackson visited Jeffrey Epstein at the disgraced financier’s mansion on his island, according to claims made by one of Epstein’s alleged victims. Last month, US judge Loretta Preska ruled that documents that were part of Virginia Giuffre‘s 2015 defamation case against Ghislaine […]

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Court documents relating to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were made public on Wednesday. Bill Clinton, Donald Trump and Prince Andrew are among those named in court documents detailing connections of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Last month, US judge Loretta Preska ruled that documents that were part of Virginia Giuffre‘s 2015 defamation case against Ghislaine Maxwell […]

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He didn’t take much convincing to tell the joke. Ricky Gervais decided to tell a joke that even he thought was “too offensive” during his new Netflix special. Armageddon was released on the streaming platform on Christmas Day and is full of everything you’d expect from a Gervais stand-up special. The special features some controversial […]

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The perfect show to fill January evenings. The new mystery thriller from Harlan Coben, titled Fool Me Once, has dropped on Netflix. Many of you will likely be familiar with Coben’s previous work, with the mystery thriller writer having created the hugely popular Netflix series Safe and The Stranger. His work has become famous for […]

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Mrs Brown’s Boys is going nowhere. Brendan O’Carroll has promised that he will keep making episodes of Mrs Brown’s Boys. O’Carroll created the BBC sitcom and plays the titular Mrs Brown in the show. Since it first aired in 2011, the series has become one of the most divisive comedies of recent years, building up […]

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The final quiz of the year What day is it? Are the shops open? Is that turkey in the fridge still okay to eat? Yes, we’re in the Twixmas twilight zone people. But the year is drawing to a close and although we’re not quite at New Year yet, this is the final JOE Friday […]

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Her role in Aquaman 2 has been described as feeling ‘purely contractual’. Amber Heard only has 11 lines in Aquaman 2, appearing in the superhero movie for less than 20 minutes. Heard reprises her role as Mera opposite Jason Momoa‘s Aquaman in sequel Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, but her character has a far smaller […]

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You don’t want this for Christmas. Winter is here and with just a couple of days until Christmas, there’s one thing you don’t want to do now: get ill. A self-inflicted hangover is one thing, but there are few things worse than being struck down with a bug or illness at what should be one […]

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‘Twas the quiz before Christmas. Welcome to a very festive pub quiz. It’s Christmas Eve Eve Eve, and for most of you reading this today will be the last day of work. By 5pm this evening, the revelry and merriment can truly begin. For those of you who are still working this weekend, or even […]

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‘I have my house, you have yours’ Cameron Diaz has said it should be normal for a married couple to choose to sleep in separate rooms, even though it’s not something she does with her husband. The actor was speaking on a recent episode of model Molly Sims’ podcast as the pair discussed what they consider to be […]

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‘The smell of the meat you cook makes us feel sick’ A vegan has issued a ‘last warning’ to their neighbour because of a dispute over a barbecue and the smell of cooking meat. The conflict started when the vegan, who lives near Perth, Australia, sent a letter to her neighbour, Kylie, labelled: “IMPORTANT MESSAGE” […]

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Her sister has provided an update on the singer’s health. Celine Dion no longer has “control over her muscles” as she continues her battle with rare neurological disease, stiff-person syndrome (SPS). Last December, the Canadian singer revealed she had been diagnosed with the condition, which causes her muscles to tense uncontrollably as the body attacks its […]

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It’s as authorities clamp down on ‘grime crime’ A woman in East London has been fined a hefty £1,500 (equal to €1,740) after flicking a cigarette on the ground from her car window. The fine is part of a clampdown from councils and authorities across the country on so-called ‘grime crime.’ Enforcement officers for Barking […]

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Dozens of pubs are taking part in the scheme A pub firm in the UK is offering free Christmas dinners to people who are set to spend Christmas Day alone this year. Dorset-based brewery Hall & Woodhouse will be dishing up more than 300 three-course meals at 50 of its pubs across the south of […]

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‘What happened tonight was magical – it is life changing.’ A boss decided to surprise his 200 workers with a $10 million (€9 million) Christmas bonus. Staff at US real estate company St John Properties were enjoying their festive dinner party when they were given a red envelope which contained a massive bonus. Working out […]

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He’s been described as the ‘undoubted father’ of Emmerdale. Emmerdale actor Steve Halliwell, who played Zak Dingle on the soap, has died aged 77. He died “peacefully with his loved ones around him”, his family said. In a statement, they said: “He was making us laugh to the end. The most amazing father and grandfather […]

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The perfect gift this Christmas? Full marks in this quiz. It’s just 10 days until the big day, and we’re in Christmas top gear now. But why not take a break from the festive rush by trying your hand at the latest JOE Friday Pub Quiz? Play below and let us know your score. You […]

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“You showed me what a life well lived looks like.” Terry Crews has paid tribute to Brooklyn Nine-Nine star Andre Braugher following the sudden news of his death. On Wednesday morning, Braugher’s agents confirmed his passing at the age of 61 following a short illness. Instantly recognisable for his deep baritone voice, Braugher rose to […]

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Tributes have poured in for the actor. Marc Evan Jackson, who played Andre Braugher’s on-screen husband in Brooklyn Nine-Nine, has paid tribute to the actor following his death. On Wednesday morning, Braugher’s agents confirmed his passing at the age of 61 following a short illness. Instantly recognisable for his deep baritone voice, Braugher rose to […]

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There are too many to count. Brooklyn Nine-Nine fans have been sharing some of Captain Holt’s best moments from the show following the sad news of Andre Braugher’s death. On Wednesday morning, Braugher’s agents confirmed his passing at the age of 61 following a short illness. Instantly recognisable for his deep baritone voice, Braugher rose […]

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He appeared in shows such as The OC, Bones, Criminal Minds and Sons of Anarchy. Johnny Lewis was a child acting star whose career took off at the age of six. During his childhood, he appeared in shows such as The OC, Bones, Criminal Minds and most famously Sons of Anarchy in which he played […]

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It has been labelled a ‘night of shame for Turkish football.’ Top-flight football in Turkey has been suspended indefinitely after a club president punched a referee on the pitch following a top-flight game. MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca stormed onto the pitch following Monday evening’s game and punched official Halil Umut Meler in the face. […]

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“No kid should ever say that.” A homeless boy has said he is scared that Santa Claus won’t be able to find him this year after he and his mum were evicted. Marcel, eight, and his widowed mum Sarah were moved into a hotel room by Cardiff council after they were evicted from their rented […]

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Some have questioned if the snap was photoshopped. Royal fans have been left bemused by the Prince and Princess of Wales’ Christmas card for 2023, as Prince Louis appears to be missing a finger in the snap. To celebrate the festive period, Prince William and Kate Middleton released a black-and-white photo released a picture of […]

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Farage finished in third place on the ITV show. Viewers believe that they have worked out what Nigel Farage was told by a producer after he finished third on ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!’ The former UKIP leader was the first celeb to be eliminated in Sunday’s final, which culminated in Sam […]

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‘We need a Sam and Tony road trip.’ I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! viewers have been calling for Sam Thompson and Tony Bellew to be given their own TV show after the series concluded for another year. On Sunday evening, Made in Chelsea star Sam was crowned the new king of the […]

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‘So many positive things came after it’ Jada Pinkett Smith has said that Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars ended up saving their marriage. At the Academy Awards in 2022, Will Smith had walked on stage and slapped host Chris Rock after he made a G.I Jane joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, […]

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Shrek is truly the gift that keeps on giving An eagle-eyed Shrek fan has taken to TikTok to point out a hidden gag in the film, that has been labelled as “traumatising”. The user posted the scene on the social media site, and I’ll warn you now, it’s not okay. In the scene, the antagonist […]

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What an absolute legend. Whilst most rock superstars might decide to use a day off on tour to get some rest and recuperation, Dave Grohl is not like most people. The Foo Fighters decided help feed the homeless on his day off on the band’s tour of Australia. News.au reports that Grohl volunteered with Melbourne-based charity The Big […]

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It’s fair to say our curiosity has been piqued. The first trailer for Harlan Coben’s upcoming thriller series Fool Me Once has dropped and it looks amazing. Many of you will likely be familiar with Coben’s previous work, with the mystery thriller writer having created the hugely popular Netflix shows Safe and The Stranger. His […]

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“I practically have to close my eyes.” David Jason has revealed what his favourite Only Fools and Horses episode is, as well as the emotional scene in it that makes him well up. The 82-year-old acting veteran is best known for his role as Del Boy in the legendary BBC sitcom, and has detailed some […]

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Happy Friday quiz fans. I have nothing clever to write in the pub quiz intro this week, so instead here’s five observations from the past seven days for you to mull over: It’s less than 20 days until Christmas – start thinking about doing some present shopping if you haven’t already How the Grinch Stole […]

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Dahmer was subject to a Netflix series last year. Lionel Dahmer, the father of notorious serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, has died at the age of 87. A spokesperson for the Medina County Health Department confirmed the news to the US Sun. They told the outlet: “We have been notified of the death of Lionel Herbert Dahmer, […]

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‘This content should be banned!’ The world of gaming has been sent into a frenzy this week following the release of the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, but not everyone was happy after watching it. After years of development, and more than a decade after the release of Grand Theft Auto V, the […]

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‘There’s a reason why history’s luminaries credit their lucid dreams for their most pivotal discoveries’ A tech startup in the US has developed a device which could allow people to work while sleeping by inducing lucid dreaming. Prophetic’s Halo device is designed to induce a state of sleep where the user is aware that they […]

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Millions of gamers look set to be disappointed. After years of development, and more than a decade after the release of Grand Theft Auto V, the producer of the franchise have finally released the first footage of the much-anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI. Although it doesn’t feature any gameplay, the world record breaking trailer does shows us […]

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‘I like boys and girls leave me alone about it please’ Billie Eilish has hit out at Variety for “outing” her following an interview she did with the magazine. The ‘Bad Guy’ singer was the publication’s cover star last month and revealed in her interview with them that she was attracted to women. She told the magazine: “I’ve […]

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‘Jesus lives in me and that I will live for him’ No matter what you were doing in 2017, we were all united by one thing – Despacito being stuck in our heads. The Latin pop song was released by Puerto Rican duo Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee in January that year, and when Justin […]

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‘I was 11 years old when GTA 5 dropped I’ll be 23 turning 24 when this eventually drops’ Gaming fans have been sharing their reactions to the confirmation of GTA 6’s release date. GTA 6 has reportedly been in development for years, and last month the game’s producers, Rockstar Games, confirmed the first trailer for the […]

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‘She looks dope!’ The Grand Theft Auto VI trailer has revealed that the game will feature the franchise’s first ever female lead character. Since the release of GTA V in 2013, fans have been eagerly awaiting the next edition in the hugely popular series – which started back in 1997 with Grand Theft Auto on the PlayStation 1. GTA 6 has […]

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