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Is Ryder Cup on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Europe v USA
The Ryder Cup kicks off this week, and will be hosted in Italy for the first time as the biennial competition heads back to Europe for its 44th edition. The United States have not won on European soil since 1993, but in the last tournament claimed a commanding 19-9 victory …
Shania Twain transforms sweet fan gift into tour outfit
Shania Twain turned a sweet gift from a fan into a tour outfit for her first show in Glasgow, Scotland. On 22 September, the iconic country singer shared a video on Instagram showing viewers how she transformed a gift a fan gave her into a tour outfit. Twain twirled for …
Kate Middleton’s milliner creates cute calendar to raise funds for pet shelters
The Princess of Wales’s royal milliner has created an adorable calendar filled with dogs wearing hats to raise funds for pet shelters. Awon Golding is the famous milliner behind hats that have been worn by the likes of Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle as well as celebrities such as Lady …
Andy Murray vs Aslan Karatsev live stream: How to watch online and on TV today
Andy Murray will face a tough test against Aslan Karatsev in the Zhuhai Championships today. The three-time Grand Slam winner overcame Ye Cong Mo on Thursday to make the last 16 of the competition, with the Scotsman arriving in China shortly after he helped Great Britain make the quarter-finals of …
Why isn’t Liverpool vs West Ham live on TV?
West Ham have had a flying start to the season, losing only to Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City despite losing key man Declan Rice to Arsenal in the summer. The loss of the 24-year-old in a £105m deal has proved no obstacle to The Hammers, who have reinvested the funds into …
The Premier League doesn’t understand Luton Town
As I sit here writing this, I’ve just seen a post seemingly confirming that the muddled assortment of orange and navy seats in a section of the Kenilworth Road main stand have been replaced by some brand-new, but uniform, replacements. Luton writer Kevin Crowe describes this as “like seeing a …
Rami Malek and Emma Corrin fuel relationship rumours after seen kissing in London
Rami Malek and Emma Corrin were spotted kissing while on a stroll through the streets of London, seemingly fuelling rumours that they’re dating. The Oscar winner and the Lady Chatterley’s Lover star were photographed kissing while taking a dog for a walk in the park on Thursday 21 September. In …
Nicole Scherzinger reveals she moved to London after Thom Evans engagement
Nicole Scherzinger has revealed that she moved to London amid her engagement with Thom Evans. The Pussycat Dolls singer will be starring as Norma Desmond in the West End production of Sunset Boulevard and plans on making the British capital her home for the time being. “Guess who’s moved to …
Sophie Turner and Taylor Swift grab dinner twice in one week amid Joe Jonas divorce
Sophie Turner and Taylor Swift have gone out to dinner in New York City once again amid Turner’s divorce and custody battle with Joe Jonas. After they dined together at Via Carota on Tuesday, the pair painted the town red on Thursday. This time, they met up with Turner’s longtime …
Kelly Clarkson says she’s ‘not looking’ for a boyfriend: ‘I love being single’
Kelly Clarkson has revealed that she doesn’t plan on looking for a boyfriend any time soon, as she is greatly enjoying the single life. In a recent Instagram Live chat, Clarkson opened up to fans about how difficult it has been starting over after her divorce from ex Brandon Blackstock …
Influencer Wisdom Kaye defends defends skinny jeans from Gen-Z critics
Fashion influencer and model Wisdom Kaye has spoken out to defend skinny jeans from Gen-Z ridicule. The dated denim has received widespread backlash from younger generations and fashion retail platform VIAVIA only added fuel to the fire when it posted a TikTok on 4 September, in which it interviewed a …
First ever Lioness captain’s legacy lives on as England face Scotland
England take on Scotland tonight almost 50 years since the two sides contested the first ever official international women’s match in Great Britain. An FA ban in December 1921 meant the women’s game was limited to public parks only, but in 1972 Sheila Parker led her side to a 3-2 …
Major UFC announcement hints at Conor McGregor return date
UFC President Dana White has seemingly quashed rumours that Conor McGregor would make his return to the Octagon in December at UFC 296. “Notorious” hasn’t fought since suffering a broken leg in his second straight loss to Dustin Poirier in 2021, but had seemed confident he would make his return …
What is the Women’s Nations League and how does Olympics qualification work?
England will take on Scotland in the first matchday of the inaugural Women’s Nations League on Friday. The fixture is the first between the two nations for four years, and comes just over a month since Sarina Wiegman’s side suffered heartbreak after narrowly missing out on World Cup success in …
Solheim Cup 2023: Tee times, schedule and TV coverage
Team Europe will be looking to secure a third consecutive win for the first time ever when they take on Team USA in the 2023 Solheim Cup. The 2021 edition of the competition, women’s golf’s equivalent of the Ryder Cup, was only the second time Team USA had ever lost …
Kick It Out CEO says online safety bill is only ‘a small piece of the jigsaw’
Kick It Out chief Tony Burnett says the government’s new online safety bill is “brilliant news” but only “a small piece of the jigsaw”. The new legislation, which could help prevent discrimination and abuse on social media platforms, passed its final parliamentary debate on Friday. The football authorities played a …
First ever Lioness captain’s legacy lives on as England face Scotland
England take on Scotland tonight almost 50 years since the two sides contested the first ever official international women’s match in Great Britain. An FA ban in December 1921 meant the women’s game was limited to public parks only, but in 1972 Sheila Parker led her side to a 3-2 …
Oprah Winfrey admits she considered trying weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy
Oprah Winfrey has admitted that she wrestled with the idea of getting the weight-loss drug Ozempic but refused as she felt it was taking the “easy way out.” The billionaire who has openly battled her weight for decades recently discussed the controversial Type 2 diabetes drug on her panel, Oprah …
Halsey confirms she’s dating Avan Jogia with PDA display
Halsey confirmed that she’s dating Avan Jogia with a loved-up PDA display in California. The new couple seemingly took their relationship public while on a Monday night date in Los Angeles after months of speculation swirling around the pair. Jogia was spotted with his arm wrapped around the Without Me …
Margaret Qualley talks future family plans with Jack Antonoff after wedding
Margaret Qualley has revealed that she and her new husband Jack Antonoff have been thinking about starting a family. The actor was selected to front the cover of Harper’s Bazaar’s October 2023, published Wednesday 20 September. In an interview conducted before their August nuptials, the Stars at Noon actor gushed …
Lorde pens emotional letter to fans hinting at Justin Warren split
Lorde has hinted that she’s split from boyfriend Justin Warren in an emotional newsletter she penned to fans. In the candid newsletter, titled, “how I’ve been, revised,” Lorde shared with subscribers a heartfelt update on her health and the changes within her love life. Lorde - whose real name is …
New York Times columnist David Brooks roasted for complaints about $78 airport meal
New York Times columnist David Brooks was mocked on social media after he complained about a $78 meal at the airport. On 20 September, Brooks posted a photo of a burger, fries, and a half-empty drink on X - formerly known as Twitter. “This meal just cost me $78 at …
Rangers vs Real Betis LIVE: Latest Europa League updates
Abdallah Sima’s second-half goal delivered a 1-0 victory for Rangers against Real Betis in their opening Europa League group match at Ibrox. The forward poked home a shot from close range to settle a competitive match between the two of the favourites to progress to the knockout stages. Michael Beale’s …
Woman shares items guests left at her AirBnb
A Florida Airbnb host has shared on TikTok items that guests have left behind. TikTok user @atouchofclass_miami gained traction for documenting the heaps of fresh produce, snacks, and drinks she tells viewers that guests leave behind at her Miami Airbnb property. Some viewers have suggested it was enough groceries to …
Brian Austin Green gets candid about co-parenting with Megan Fox
Brian Austin Green has been getting candid about his co-parenting relationship with ex-wife Megan Fox. On the latest episode of their podcast, Oldish, Green and his partner Shanna Burgess talked to Randy Spelling about how they have worked with the Transformers actor to co-parent the children she shares with Green …
Alix Earle dispels rumours that she’s a ‘homewrecker’
Alix Earle has dispelled rumours that she was a “homewrecker”. The TikTok star, 22, recently began dating Miami Dolphins wide receiver Braxton Berrios, soon after his breakup with influencer Sophia Culpo. When it was revealed the two were dating, many of Culpo’s fans took to Earle’s social media accounts to …
Man who went viral for saying he was stood up on date admits story was fake
A man whose TikTok about being stood up on a date went viral has revealed that it was a complete hoax. In June 2021, Craig Moffat - a 23-year-old Scotland native - posted a TikTok that showed him catching multiple trains. In overlaid text, Moffat admitted to viewers that he …
Influencer encourages brides to rewear their wedding after-party dresses
An influencer has shared how she rewore her wedding after-party dress and encouraged other brides to do the same. Danielle Copperman - a British fashion content creator - revealed on TikTok that she planned on rewearing her wedding after-party dress one year after her nuptials. On 9 September, the content …
Naomi Campbell reflects on past drug addiction
Naomi Campbell has recalled struggling with her past addiction after the death of her good friend Gianni Versace in Apple TV+’s docuseries, The Super Models. In the show, Campbell peeled back the layers alongside fellow iconic supermodels Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista, and Cindy Crawford. The four-part series aims to chronicle …