Joe Rogan has apologised after footage emerged of him repeatedly using the n-word on his podcast show. The comedian, 54, said that he isn’t racist and offered “sincere and humble apologies” for using the word but stressed the clip was “taken out of context”. Rogan, who has a lucrative deal with Spotify, has come under
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This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including an interview with Tesla hater/FSD Beta tester Taylor Ogan, recall of Full Self-Driving Beta’s rolling stop feature, Tesla’s new cathode factory, and more. Remember to also subscribe to Electrek Quick Charge Podcast hosted by Mikey G and Electrek’s
Kia America announced that unlike Tom Brady, it will return to the Super Bowl this year with a new :60 spot that promotes both love for the environment and furry friends. In addition to showcasing the Kia’s new all-electric EV6 sedan, the campaign will also help shelter animals find a forever home. The Kia EV6
*** This story contains spoilers for Moonfall *** Legendary disaster film director Roland Emmerich says he took a “deep dive” into the maddest moon conspiracy theories to come up with the plot of his new film, Moonfall. Speaking to Sky News, he said: “I [initially] read the book, ‘Who Built The Moon’, which inspired this
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A contestant on The Masked Singer prompted two members of the judging panel to walk off in protest during filming last week. Warning: If you watch the US version of The Masked Singer – there are spoilers ahead. The super popular show sees famous faces donning over-the-top costumes before singing to panel of celebs who
First things first – there are spoilers galore in this story. If you’ve not seen Spider-Man: No Way Home and you don’t want to know anything about it – click or tap away now. It was one of the worst-kept secrets in the movie history, but that didn’t make the reveal any less exciting. If
Jaguar has shared a new premium upgrade option to its I-Pace electric SUV that delivers gloss black finishes to much of its exterior, in addition to a rear spoiler and air suspension. Furthermore, Amazon Alexa voice control has now been integrated into Jaguar vehicles, beginning with the I-Pace. Jaguar’s I-Pace is an all-electric SUV that debuted in
The films in the running for this year’s BAFTA awards have been announced. Dune, West Side Story, James Bond’s No Time To Die, Belfast and The Power Of The Dog are among the movies up for prizes in 2022, while Lady Gaga, Leonardo DiCaprio and Will Smith are among the acting nominees. You can read
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Dune has bagged the most nominations at this year’s BAFTA film awards with 11, followed by Netflix western The Power Of The Dog and Kenneth Branagh’s semi-autobiographical Belfast. All three go up in the best film category, along with Adam McKay’s climate-comedy Don’t Look Up and Paul Thomas Anderson’s 1970s drama Licorice Pizza. Dune, which
Are you ready for spring? I know I am. Winter is still in full swing, but warmer weather lies just over the horizon. With that in mind, it’s time to think about replacing your yard tools with electric alternatives to stop using gas and oil. Right now, Greenworks’ 40V cordless electric leaf blower is discounted
Italian actress Monica Vitti has died at the age of 90 after reportedly suffering from dementia. Born Maria Luisa Ceciarelli in Rome in 1931, she made two English-language films, including a spy spoof, Modesty Blaise, with Terence Stamp and Dirk Bogarde in 1966. Before turning to comedies in the 1970s, Vitti starred in a series
The Olivier Awards, which celebrate the best in UK theatre, are set to return in April, after a pandemic-enforced two-year hiatus. The event, which will be held on 10 April at the Royal Albert Hall, will crown the best shows, actors, actresses and technical and creative teams in British theatre. However this year organisers are
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Whoopi Goldberg has been suspended from US talkshow The View for two weeks after her comments about Jews and the Holocaust. Kim Godwin, president of ABC News, which carries the show, said: “Effective immediately, I am suspending Whoopi Goldberg for two weeks for her wrong and hurtful comments. “While Whoopi has apologised, I’ve asked her
While most portable power stations can run a small campsite while off-grid, that’s about all they’re good for. However, the ECOFLOW Delta Max can run even portions of your home during power outages as well as larger campsites. With 2016Wh of total capacity and four 160W solar panels included, the battery itself can be recharged
Cast and crew of The Lion King musical were targeted by “racist and homophobic abuse” as they made their home from performances in Dublin. English star Stephenson Ardern-Sodje, who plays Simba, said that they “were subjected to racial and homophobic abuse, both verbally and with the threat of violence, while on the way home after
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Whoopi Goldberg has apologised for comments about the Holocaust that were described by others as “devastating” and “dangerous”. The actor co-hosts ABC talk show The View and was part of a discussion about a US school board’s decision to ban Maus, a Pulitzer prize-winning graphic novel about the experiences of a Holocaust survivor. Goldberg, 66,