Stephen Porzio is a senior writer at JOE, having joined the website in March 2021. JOE’s principal entertainment writer, his area of expertise is movies and television. He covers new releases, streaming additions, and what’s on TV, while also regularly speaking to acclaimed actors and directors about their latest work. Stephen graduated with a BA in English and Film from UCD and an MA in journalism from DCU. He has previously had work published in Hot Press, The Times (Ireland Edition) and The Irish Sun, and is also an experienced podcaster.
Will Smith receives 10 year ban from Oscars over Chris Rock slap
He won’t be allowed to attend in person or virtually. Will Smith has been banned from attending the Oscars for 10 years by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) for slapping Chris Rock. Though Smith resigned from the Academy days after the incident, which occurred at the most recent Oscar ceremony, its […]
4 years ago
“We’re going to need to do more” – Government to consider time of day pricing as way to ease energy crisis
It comes as the much-anticipated €200 electricity credit will appear on people’s bills from next week. Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan has said the Government is to consider “time of day pricing” as a way to ease the current energy crisis. This is a system whereby electricity costs are lower at certain times in […]
4 years ago