Big Brother UK contestant Trish Balusa has apologised and said there’s “no excuses” for historical tweets in which she wrote derogatory comments about the LGBT community and Asian people. Balusa, 33, had become a fan favourite in ITV’s Big Brother reboot but was evicted in a double elimination on Friday night despite a fan-led campaign
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Tesla is now selling a 1:18 diecast model of its most popular vehicle on its online shop. The Model Y has become incredibly popular, and is expected to be the world’s best-selling vehicle this year. And now you can get one for the cool low price of $195… sort of. The $195 version is, unfortunately,
Gordon Ramsay has become a father for the sixth time at the age of 57, welcoming a 7lb 10oz “whopper” of a son to the family. The TV chef and his 49-year-old cookery book author wife Tana announced the birth of Jesse James Ramsay on Instagram on Saturday. Ramsay, who celebrated his birthday on Wednesday,
You can be sure that each week I spend ample time snorkeling to the depths of Alibaba’s odd electric vehicle listings to find the most interesting and wackiest offerings from China. And those of you who prefer the wheeled variety will be happy to know that I’ve got a great four-wheeled monstrosity coming next week.
The newly unveiled Yadea Kemper electric motorcycle was just shown off for the first time at the EICMA 2023 Milan Motorcycle Show. Electrek was there to get an up-close look at this impressive new electric motorcycle, which features high-speed performance and even higher-speed charging. Electric motorcycles have bested their gasoline-powered counterparts in most areas of
A leather jacket worn by the late pop star Michael Jackson in an advert for Pepsi has sold for £250,000. The jacket, worn by Jackson in the 1984 commercial, fetched the whopping six-figure sum at an auction in London on Friday. It had been estimated to sell for between £200,000 and £400,000. It went under
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Tesla Cybertruck spec leak, Seth’s Volvo EX30 first drive, EV earnings (Rivian, Lucid, and Polestar), and more. Sponsored by VMAX: If you’re looking for a high-quality e-scooter with superior performance, check out the
The Beatles have topped the UK charts with their new track Now And Then – 54 years since their last number one. The song is derived from a private recording made by John Lennon in the 1970s, and was only completed earlier this year by the surviving Beatles – Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Ringo
Succession star Brian Cox may be better known for his villainous roles, but James Bond co-magnate Barbara Broccoli thinks he would have made a great 007. Broccoli told Sky News: “He’s one of the greatest actors ever. I would just say he would have been a great Bond.” Image: Pic: Amreen Rooprai/Prime Video Despite never
A Tesla Cybertruck was spotted climbing stairs off-road, and it gave us our best look at the electric pickup truck’s ground clearance. We are just a few weeks away from the start of Cybertruck deliveries, but there’s still a lot we don’t know about the truck. Earlier this week, there was a leak with some
Former Home And Away star Johnny Ruffo has died aged 35, six years after being diagnosed with brain cancer, it has been announced. The Australian actor and singer died “surrounded by his partner Tahnee and family”. In August 2017, Ruffo announced that he had been diagnosed with brain cancer and was starting “aggressive treatment”. “It
Mercedes-Benz announced a new partnership with Buc-ee’s, known for operating the “world’s largest convenience store,” to expand its premium EV charging network. Buc-ee’s is the self-proclaimed “world’s most-loved travel center,” with a massive assortment of food, clothes, gifts, and just about anything else you could think of. Initially launched in Texas, Buc-ee’s has expanded into
Amy Dowden has said she feels “lucky and grateful” to ring a bell in hospital – marking her final chemotherapy session. The Strictly Come Dancing star was diagnosed with grade three breast cancer earlier this year. The 33-year-old dancer from Caerphilly in south Wales has made occasional appearances throughout the current series, but was not
Following in Telsa’s footsteps, Volvo has just signed a contract with Italian giga press maker IDRA to install two of its largest presses at a new site in Slovakia. The giga presses – what will likely be a reconfigured version of the same Giga Press 9000 that is making Telsa’s Cybertruck – are the world’s
US actors union Sag-Aftra has agreed a “tentative deal” with Hollywood studio bosses to end a historic 118-day strike. In an announcement on Wednesday, the union said the longest walkout in its history will end at 12.01am US Pacific time on Thursday following a “unanimous vote”. The union, which represents around 160,000 members of the
As the EV price war heats up, Lexus is increasing the discounts. Lexus is offering up to $15,000 off 2023 RZ 450e leases, its biggest discount so far. Toyota’s luxury division, Lexus, unveiled its first all-electric SUV last April, the 2023 RZ 450e. Lexus claims the electric RZ marks its “transition to a BEV-centered brand.”
Carol Vorderman has left her BBC radio show over the corporation’s new social media guidelines. The former Countdown co-host said she was “not prepared to lose [her] voice on social media”. Ms Vorderman said BBC Wales management had “decided [she] must leave” as she had “breached the new guidelines”. She has presented the Saturday morning
Gogoro, a leading player in the battery-swapping electric scooter market is taking a page out of Apple’s book. Or more accurately, it’s working with the consumer electronics giant to incorporate key Apple features directly into its scooters. The company announced today that it would start leveraging its scooters’ NFC keyless unlocking along with Apple Wallet
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects annual solar generation to surpass annual hydropower generation in 2024 for the first time. The EIA’s “Short-Term Energy Outlook,” released today, forecasts that the US will generate 14% more solar electricity than hydropower in 2024. That’s based on continued growth in new utility-scale and small-scale (e.g., rooftop) solar.
Friends star Matthew Perry could not go through with a scene in which Chandler cheated on Monica, according to an actress on the episode. Lisa Cash, who was due to play the part, said Perry was worried viewers would “never forgive” his character for sleeping with another woman. She said she rehearsed for two days
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