Anne Rice, the author of the bestselling novel Interview With The Vampire, has died at the age of 80. The gothic novelist died due to complications from a stroke, her son Christopher announced on her Facebook page and his Twitter page. “In her final hours, I sat beside her hospital bed in awe of her
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Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla doesn’t plan to offer any color or wrap for the Cybertruck – at least “at first”. He says that “Tesla Cybertruck can come in any color as long as it’s nothing”. One of the most unique features of the Cybertruck is its stainless-steel exoskeleton: “Cybertruck is built with an
As Ford’s CEO Jim Farley took to Twitter to announce a 3x increase in Mustang Mach-E production, the company also alerted dealers that modest price increases and new packages would be coming for 2022 models. The California Route 1 edition also got a meaningful range bump. Meanwhile, the company delayed a much anticipated Explorer EV…
Singer Taylor Swift is facing legal action from songwriters who claim she copied their lyrics in her 2014 hit single Shake It Off. On Friday, a judge in California rejected a bid by the Grammy-winning performer to throw out a lawsuit that says she took wording from the 2014 song Playas Gon’ Play by R&B
Images of the upcoming refreshed electric Mini Cooper have leaked, showing significant exterior and interior changes including redesigned taillights and a rimless center screen. The images were taken at a facility in China and posted to Chinese social media. In the photos, the undisguised Mini is accompanied by several other camouflaged models parked nearby. It
Michael Nesmith, who was a singer and guitarist in 1960s pop group The Monkees, has died at the age of 78. Nesmith’s manager Andrew Sandoval confirmed the news in a statement on Twitter. He said: “It is with deep sadness that I mark the passing of Michael Nesmith. “We shared many travels and projects together
In the UK he’s probably best known for his comedy, but in Hollywood Jack Whitehall is establishing himself as a family film star. Earlier this year he brought the light-relief in Disney’s Jungle Cruise as the brother of Emily Blunt’s lead character, and now he’s starring as the immature uncle of a young girl in
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If you’re planning on going off-grid at all this winter or next spring, then being prepared to power your devices is a must. Sure, we might try to cut down on device usage while out in nature, but having a phone to take pictures, navigate, or call for help if needed is always a good
US rapper Travis Scott has said he didn’t know fans were injured during the Astroworld crush that killed 10 people. In his first sit down interview since the music festival surge, Scott told radio star Charlamagne Tha God on his YouTube channel that he had been on an “emotional rollercoaster”. [embedded content] When asked at
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Before Instagram influencers and targeted social media adverts held sway over our every sartorial move, there was Carrie Bradshaw and what arguably has to be TV’s most enviable wardrobe*. Sex And The City was all about four women who, to varying degrees, showed that happiness didn’t have to mean finding a man and a romcom
Is your commute to the store, work, or friends homes short? Well, stop taking the car and start riding this GOTRAX electric scooter. It boasts speeds of up to 15.5 MPH and travels as far as 15 miles on a single charge, making it simple to commute around town without using a drop of gas
“I’ve learnt good things about myself – things that I didn’t think I could do, I can do,” says John Whaite, former Bake Off winner and now Strictly Come Dancing semi-finalist. “I can be an openly gay man who’s sometimes a bit flamboyant and jazzy, and it’s not a bad thing. People like it.” Twelve
Two Stereophonics shows set to take place next week have been pushed back to 2022 due to fears over new COVID-19 variants. Gigs at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff have been postponed from 17 and 18 December to June 2022, with the band saying they are “disappointed but looking forward” to playing next year. All
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Tom Holland has suggested that he could perhaps step away from acting to pursue “other things”. Holland was speaking to Sky News ahead of the release of his latest Spider-Man film No Way Home, where he explained that he was unsure of what his next career move might be should he hang up the web-slingers
Hoover is now helping you clean more than just indoors with its latest ONEPWR cordless leaf blower kit. On sale right now for $104, you’ll also get an additional $20 gift card to Newegg, bringing today’s overall value to $163. Ready to help tackle tough messes, you’ll find the typical gas- and oil-free operation here
American comedian and presenter Nick Cannon has announced that his five-month-old son Zen has died after being diagnosed with a brain tumour. The 41-year-old broke the news on his latest episode of The Nick Cannon Show on YouTube, telling his audience: “I’ve had a tough, a very tough weekend.” Speaking about his youngest child, Cannon