US actor Armie Hammer has revealed he was sexually abused as a teenager and nearly took his own life in his first interview following abuse allegations made against him. The 36-year-old, who is best known for his role in Call Me By Your Name, was accused of rape by a woman in 2021 and a
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This one is a bit out there, even for me. But stick with me here, because there’s just something about a giant ride-on electric dinosaur powered by a mystery electric motor that feels perfectly fitting for the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column. This, ladies and gentlemen, is perhaps one of the
Jeremy Renner has shared an image with fans from his new show Rennervations, which he says will be out “as soon as I’m back on my feet” after he broke more than 30 bones in a snow plough accident. The star, who plays Hawkeye in the Marvel superhero films, shared a snapshot from the upcoming
Tesla Model 3 Source: Tesla Car rental giant Avis just sent an email out today to its customers to let that it has new rental terms and conditions for its fleet EVs. Some of the company’s EV rules are a bit of a head scratcher. Here’s what the email said: As we introduce Electric Vehicles
Electric bicycle maker Magicycle has just unveiled its newest model, which is the most premium e-bike yet in the company’s lineup. The full-suspension Magicycle Deer also claims to be an “SUV e-bike,” though that term seems to get thrown around a lot lately. We’ve seen plenty of “SUV e-bikes” before, with some companies applying the
Filmmaker Jemima Khan has told Sky News she would have “benefitted” from being “introduced to suitable candidates” for marriage – and that Princess Diana’s marriage to Charles was “essentially arranged”. Khan’s new film What’s Love Got To Do With It is her version of “rom-com Pakistan” – inspired by events in her own life, during
Paco Rabanne, the Spanish-born designer, has died at the age of 88 in Portsall, Brittany. The death of Francisco Rabaneda y Cuervo – Rabanne’s birth name – was confirmed by a spokesperson for Spanish group Puig, which controls the Paco Rabanne label he exited two decades ago. He founded his namesake brand in1966, and while
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Harry and Meghan were among the high-profile guests present to watch Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi renew their wedding vows. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex looked on as the TV talk show host was surprised with the gesture as part of her 50th birthday celebrations. DeGeneres shared the entire ceremony in
It’s the biggest night in music, with stars from all over the world vying for a prestigious Grammy award to boost their reputation and musical credentials. Hosted by former host of The Daily Show, Trevor Noah, for the third time on the trot, Sunday’s ceremony will take place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Ford (F) is slated to release its fourth quarter 2022 earnings after market close on Thursday, February 2, as the auto industry’s shift to electric vehicles heats up. Here’s a rundown of what you can expect. Ford EV sales in 2022 After ramping up electric vehicle production throughout the year, Ford sold a record 61,575
The Sims 4 has added a selection of inclusive upgrades including hearing aids, top surgery scars and shapewear in their latest update. One of the best-selling video games of all time, The Sims allows players to recreate the lives of virtual people living in a suburban neighbourhood. It was first released in 2000. The game,
As part of the launch of its Nissan Futures event kicking off in Japan this week, Nissan Motor Company unveiled a physical EV convertible prototype called the Max-Out – based on a virtual rendering teased in 2021. The Japanese automaker says the electric convertible concept represents its ambitions for sustainability in the future, but we
Channel 4 has said its showing of a Simpsons episode centred on workers’ rights on the biggest day of strike action in a decade was a coincidence. The broadcaster received praise online for showing the episode, which sees Homer Simpson challenge Mr Burns over the employees’ dental plan, which culminates in a strike at the
Volkswagen is making it clear it will not partake in the EV price war spurred by Tesla’s recent price cuts. Is an EV price war on the horizon? After Tesla slashed prices in China, the US, and the EU, across its lineup of electric vehicles, including a 20% discount on the Model Y, analysts predicted
Singer Cheryl says she has a “healthy amount of nerves” about making her West End debut. Speaking to Sky News ahead of her opening night in 2:22 – A Ghost Story, the Girls Aloud star said she has been baffled by how people have been shocked to hear she acts. “To me it’s like another