
Hip-hop 50: From the Bronx to Belfast, the evolution of Irish rap
As hip-hop celebrates its 50th anniversary, BBC News NI looks at how the genre permeated Irish music.
1970-01-01 08:00

Mark Zuckerberg says he is ‘ready today’ but ‘not holding breath’ for cage fight with Elon Musk
Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg says he is “ready today” but “not holding his breath” to take on Tesla boss and Twitter owner Elon Musk in a proposed cage fight. In a post on Sunday in Meta’s recently launched social media platform Threads, Mr Zuckerberg said he had proposed 26 August for the bout with the Tesla titan. “I’m ready today. I suggested Aug 26 when he first challenged, but he hasn’t confirmed. Not holding my breath,” the Meta chief said in response to Mr Musk’s post on Twitter, which has been rebranded as X. Earlier on Sunday, the Tesla and SpaceX boss said he was preparing for the fight, “lifting weights throughout the day”. Mr Musk said the fight would be “live-streamed on X” with proceeds from the match up going to charity for veterans. “Zuck v Musk fight will be live-streamed on X....All proceeds will go to charity for veterans,” Mr Musk tweeted on Sunday. The Meta chief quipped that “a more reliable platform” could be used “that can actually raise money for charity” – likely hinting that Facebook and Instagram have a built-in fundraising feature. The cage match proposal started when Mr Musk, responding to a tweet about Twitter rival Threads, took a dig about the world becoming “exclusively under Zuck’s thumb with no other options” to which a Twitter user jokingly warned the Tesla chief of his rival’s jiu jitsu training. “I’m up for a cage match if he is lol,” Mr Musk responded to the user. Replying to another user about the point of the fight with his rival, the Tesla titan said “It’s a civilised form of war”. In the following days, there were several back-and-forths on social media between the two tech rivals, which ended in them agreeing to face each other off in a cage match. In the lead-up to the possible clash, Mr Zuckerberg said he had built an octagon in the garden outside his house, which seems to have not gone well with his wife Priscilla Chan. “I have been working on that grass for two years,” Ms Chan said, according to a screenshot of their conversation shared by the Meta chief. Read More Netflix leaves fans distraught as it announces end of beloved series Jake Paul: Biggest moments from boxer and YouTube star’s Netflix documentary Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz prize money: How much did fighters earn for boxing match? Mark Zuckerberg reveals his 4,000 calorie diet and large McDonald’s order Meta’s Twitter rival Threads sees ‘steep drop in daily users by 80 per cent’ Mark Zuckerberg has lost $40 billion on the Metaverse – and plans to lose more
1970-01-01 08:00

Amouranth makes appearance as ring girl for Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz, fans say 'this is hot'
Amouranth will soon be participating in a song project with Dream and Yung Gravy
1970-01-01 08:00

'Today' host Al Roker shares behind-the-scenes video of backstage mayhem on NBC show set
Al Roker gave his fans a peek at a moment where the crew was seen rearranging the set of the TV show during a commercial break
1970-01-01 08:00

Tory Lanez to be sentenced for shooting Megan Thee Stallion
Rapper Tory Lanez is expected to be sentenced for shooting hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion in the feet and wounding her
1970-01-01 08:00

Was Joe Rogan distracted by Amouranth's presence at Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz? ‘F**k this, sweetie what’s up?'
Amouranth was one of the ring ladies at the Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz bout alongside Kati3Kat
1970-01-01 08:00

How did Logan Paul win against Ricochet? WWE star attempted AEW wrestler's finishing move at SummerSlam 2023
Despite Logan Paul's apparent use of brass knuckles to gain victory, his match against Ricochet stood out due to several amazing athletic moves
1970-01-01 08:00

Ohio election that revolves around abortion rights fueled by national groups, money
An Associated Press analysis of campaign finance data shows that supporters and opponents of a proposed constitutional amendment change in Ohio are largely funded by out-of-state donors, despite repeated messaging about the need to get such interests out of Ohio politics
1970-01-01 08:00

What to stream this week: Gal Gadot, 'Red, White and Royal Blue' and 'Only Murders in the Building'
This week’s new entertainment releases include Gal Gadot in the international espionage thriller “Heart of Stone,” the return of the comedy “Only Murders in the Building” on Hulu and “Painkiller,” a new Netflix limited series detailing the rise of opioid use in the United States from various perspectives
1970-01-01 08:00

Save 50% on a lifetime subscription to interactive piano lessons
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to Skoove Premium is on sale for £117.02, saving you 50%
1970-01-01 08:00

'Morning Joe' host Mika Brzezinski slammed as she celebrates women on Forbes 50 over 50 list: 'Do they do Botox too?'
The list of 200 brilliant women was 'produced in partnership with Mika Brzezinski and her Know Your Value Initiative'
1970-01-01 08:00

'RHONJ' star Melissa Gorga trolled as she gives fans a glimpse of artwork in her home: 'Money can't buy class or taste'
'RHONJ' star Melissa Gorga recently shares multiple pics of her and Joe's newly renovate abode
1970-01-01 08:00