Joe Biden’s term of office has neither been as explosive as was feared from the challenging Inauguration chart nor as progressive as Democrats would have wished. Errant senators have blocked landmark legislation and the messy Afghanistan withdrawal was damaging to his reputation. But the worst may yet be – almost certainly will be – to … Read more
Hunter Biden’s Asian and Eastern European business dealings during the 2020 election continue to rumble as a background issue with questions being asked about why the media has not flagged it up as a ticking timebomb. One reason may be that Trump raised the bar for what qualifies as a newsworthy Presidential family scandal and … Read more
The announcement that Camilla will be Queen was adroitly slipped in with Queen Elizabeth’s anniversary celebrations making it less likely to raise a fuss. She has been a mellowing and supportive presence in Charles’ life, crucial for his stability and morale when he takes over the throne. Born 17 July 1947 7.10 am London, … Read more
The revolving door at No 10 spins even faster with a fifth aide out and several ministers hinting they will voluntarily walk the plank. It’s 50/50 whether Boris will resign though he’s temperamentally unsuited to facing reality and tends to double down when facing impossible odds which offer a platform for a good going rant … Read more
Whoopi Goldberg, the American actor (her choice), comedian and TV presenter, has put her foot in it again, with an ill-chosen comment about the Holocaust, which has had her suspended from her chat show The View for two weeks. She has had an award-strewn career for films and on stage. But also a track record … Read more
The ‘genocide’ Olympics as Beijing’s winter feste was dubbed by Joe Biden is kicking off this Friday. There will be fewer governments represented, following a series of diplomatic boycotts because of alleged human rights abuses, especially towards the ethnic Uyhgur population in Xinjiang. But there has been no full boycotts of athletes. Because of covid … Read more
‘With one bound he was free’ Boris Johnson has yet another golden opportunity to test his stupefying, confounding and astounding Road-Runner capacity to survive death-defying near misses and stay on his feet. Now there is news that his erstwhile squeeze Jennifer Arcuri has handed over vital documents to an inquiry into whether he abused … Read more
Virginia Thomas, the vocal right-wing wife of Supreme Court judge Clarence Thomas is coming under increasing scrutiny as the Supreme Court plummets to its lowest level ever approval rating over a perception that it is becoming overly politicized. She is working with many groups directly involved in controversial cases on abortion, affirmative action, and gun … Read more
Barry Cryer, the comedian and comedy writer for everyone from The Two Ronnies and Morecambe and Wise to a long list of notables – Dave Allen, Stanley Baxter, Jack Benny, Rory Bremner, George Burns, Jasper Carrott, Tommy Cooper, Ronnie Corbett, Les Dawson, Dick Emery, Kenny Everett, Bruce Forsyth, David Frost, Bob Hope, Frankie Howerd, Richard … Read more
Joe Rogan, the podcaster, described as “one of the most consumed media products on the planet” who signed a $100m deal with Spotify in 2020 for exclusive rights to his show, stays in place. Neil Young, who objected to Rogan’s misleading stance on vaccinations, goes – at considerable cost to himself and to Reprise Records. … Read more