Author: Charisa Bossinakis
Queen B just made Grammy history. The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards were held Monday day and hosted by Trevor Noah from the Los Angeles Convention Centre, across the road from the show’s usual home – The Staples Centre. Though many familiar faces graced the stage, this year’s award show was like no other. The absence of a live audience prompted a more intimate setting as fellow nominees and attendees were placed in a green room, onlooking live performances during the ceremony. And though a visibly different award-show from previous years – especially with the addition of a performance room and…
After a less than civil parting of ways with team Ferrari, Sebastian Vettel has put his entire Ferrari collection on the market, proving one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. His extensive collection of cars, all of which are located in Switzerland – where the four-time world champion resides, have been put up for sale under supercar dealership Tom Hartley Jnr in the United Kingdom. The newer models also feature personalised touches from the German race car driver such as a “Vettel” script on the headrests of the LaFerrari and F12 TDF. Below is every car currently up for grabs:…
Sometimes it pays to sell out! The Irishman has reportedly doubled his net worth after being bought out of his whiskey company, Proper No. 12. He may still be recovering from his devasting defeat against Dustin Poirier at UFC 257 in January, but McGregor is set to receive a huge payday, thanks to Becle – best known for Jose Cuervo Tequila. McGregor launched his whiskey brand – Proper No. 12, under the parent company Eire Born Spirits (EBS) but has reportedly been bought out of the company with a handsome £112million check. The Mexican Corporation Becle previously acquired 20% of EBS but has since…
AMAZON Prime Video has dropped a new seven-part series centred around the AFL’s tumultuous past season amid the pandemic. ‘Making Their Mark’ is produced by JAM TV Australia with executive producers Luke Tunnecliffe, Cos Cardone and Michael Venables in collaboration with AFL and Den of Martians. The docu-series is directed and executive produced by Gil Marsden (The Gymkhana Files). The series will follow prolific AFL players and executives such as Nic Naitanui (West Coast Ruckman), Stuart Dew (Gold Coast Coach), Stephen Coniglio (Greater Western Sydney Captain), Eddie Betts (Carlton Forward), Rory Sloane (Adelaide Captain), Peggy O’Neal (Richmond Football Club President),…
Gains, gains and more gains! For Dwayne Johnson – The Rock, strict dieting and vigorous exercise are less of a lifestyle and more of a religion. Although his routine requires strict discipline and sheer conviction, everyone needs indulgence every once in a while, – and the six ft. five movie star’s latest recipe shows just that! When he’s not scoffing down brown rice and chicken, banana and coconut pancakes are one of his favourite cheat meals. Some of you might be thinking a cheat meal could turn into a cheat day and then cheat year, but rest assured these pancakes…
It pays to drive fast. Pays even better to drive faster. F1 is essentially a small economy in itself. With the annual cost of operating a mid-tier team expected to be around $120 million (US) – going toward designing, building and maintaining cars, it’s definitely one of the flashier sports. And with that in mind, it’s no surprise drivers are some of the highest-paid athletes in the world currently – not only earning handsome salaries from their respective teams but receiving mega endorsement and brand deals too. And though their predecessors led a much more rock n’ roll lifestyle -…
In a stand-off between Facebook and the Australian government, Facebook has now blocked its users from accessing and sharing content under the new proposed media laws, as of yesterday morning. The restriction of content comes after the call for online platforms such as Google and Facebook to fairly remunerate media companies for sharing their content. Initially, Facebook pages belonging to the Australian government – including some emergency services, had disappeared from the platform too, however, Facebook quickly reinstated them shortly after its ban. Though Facebook’s restrictions came into effect yesterday, the media bargaining laws have been in the works for…
The demand for Zack Snyder’s “Justice League” has finally come to fruition after four years of DC Comics fans campaigning for its release. Warner Bros. has just dropped the trailer of the highly-anticipated film – which will be broken into four-hour episodes on HBO Max, come March 18. How will it be different you ask? The new four-part series will feature hours’ worth of unseen footage from the theatrical release – including up to 75% of fresh content. Snyder was initially supposed to direct the original film, but after the sudden death of his daughter Autumn, he was forced to…
Melbourne is truly a cultural mosaic, known for the NGV, Degrave’s Street and home to the Dim Sim. The City is also the host of one of the biggest sporting events in the Southern Hemisphere. Often referred to as “The Happy Slam” – The Australian Open has had more than sweat and tears shed its courts, as its also delivered major mouth-watering drama, which, at times felt more like a telenovela. In celebration of this year’s tournament, here are the top 10 most memorable moments the Grand Slam has ever seen. 10. Jennifer Capriati vs. Marina Hingis, 2002 Finals It…
Despite being a turbulent year for many, some still managed to thrive amidst the global pandemic and this year’s AFR Rich List reveals just that. Though there are familiar names listed (cough cough Gina Rinehart) and a clear trend of the booming mining industry, there’s also the hopeful emergence of youthful tech moguls advocating for sustainability. Check out the list below and see the country’s top 10 richest citizens estimated by their net worth. Gina Rinehart (Mining/Resources/Agriculture) – $28.9 billion 2020 Rank: 1 2019 Rank: 2 Wealth Change: +$15.09 billion The lengthy family court proceedings haven’t seemed to slow Ms Rinehart down as she tops this…