Charlie Herbert

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Charlie is a politics writer for JOE and The London Economic. Having previously covered everything from Eurovision and the general election to the Rugby World Cup and the Brits - along with a spell in charge of the famous JOE Friday Pub Quiz - he's since moved over to focusing on politics on both sides of the Atlantic. Now content editor at The London Economic, Charlie continues to be a contributor to JOE's political content. Away from matters of Trump and Starmer, he has a keen interest in pretty much every sport, and is a regular guest on the FootballJOE Quiz - with varying degrees of success!

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  • Jack Harlow says he lost his virginity twice

    Jack Harlow says he lost his virginity twice

    ‘I always tell people I lost it twice’ Jack Harlow has said he feels like he lost his virginity on two separate occasions. The American rapper was performing in Nashville on September 9 when he decided to open up to his fans about his sexual coming-of-age. In particular, the ‘First Class’ singer told the audience […]

    4 years ago

  • Scientists discover a habitable planet where the average life expectancy would be 3,158 years

    Scientists discover a habitable planet where the average life expectancy would be 3,158 years

    Sounds awful Scientists have discovered a planet which could be habitable and where the average life expectancy would be 3,158 years. Two ‘super-Earths’ were discovered orbiting the star TOI-4306 by an international team of scientists, led by astrophysicist Laetitia Delrez. The star is 6.5 times smaller than our sun and about half the temperature. The […]

    4 years ago

  • Woman visits Queen’s coffin eight times in less than 24 hours

    Woman visits Queen’s coffin eight times in less than 24 hours

    ‘Thinks she’s at Alton Towers’ A woman in Scotland has decided to pay her respects to the Queen by visiting her casket eight times in less than 24 hours. Elizabeth Sabey decided that one time was not enough for her, and so kept going back round to walk past the coffin as it rested in […]

    4 years ago

  • Zac Efron says he struggles badly with agoraphobia

    Zac Efron says he struggles badly with agoraphobia

    ‘I just don’t go out’ Zac Efron has revealed that he struggles with agoraphobia – the fear of going outside. The actor made the revelation in a recent interview with Men’s Health. The NHS defines the anxiety disorder as a “fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult or that help wouldn’t be […]

    4 years ago

  • Man who checked in terrorist onto 9/11 flight says it still haunts him

    Man who checked in terrorist onto 9/11 flight says it still haunts him

    People couldn’t look him in the eye the next day The man who checked in the terrorists who crashed Flight 77 into the Pentagon on 9/11 said it still haunts him to this day. On September 11, 2001, four passenger planes were hijacked by terrorists who intended to crash them into important US buildings. Most […]

    4 years ago

  • The Queen’s funeral may finally tip UK into recession, economists suggest

    The Queen’s funeral may finally tip UK into recession, economists suggest

    The economy grew by less than expected in July The Queen’s funeral could help tip the UK economy into recession earlier than forecast, economists have suggested. The Office for National Statistics reported that gross domestic product (GDP) for the UK grew by just 0.2 percent in July, less than analysts had predicted. Ths followed a […]

    4 years ago

  • Stacey Solomon’s Royal Family comments go viral following Queen’s death

    Stacey Solomon’s Royal Family comments go viral following Queen’s death

    ‘Why are we so obsessed with these humans?’ Stacey Solomon has received praise for her thoughts she shared about the Royal Family on Loose Women. The former X Factor contestant who is now a regular on the ITV daytime show made the comments in 2018, but they have resurfaced following the death of Queen Elizabeth […]

    4 years ago

  • Marvel fans rally around Brie Larson after ‘heartbreaking’ interview response

    Marvel fans rally around Brie Larson after ‘heartbreaking’ interview response

    ‘Ngl this is a little heartbreaking’ Marvel fans have been rallying around Brie Larson after the actor gave a “heartbreaking” response to a question about her future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Since 2019, Larson has played the role of Carol Danvers a.k.a. Captain Marvel, first appearing as the superhero in Captain Marvel and […]

    4 years ago

  • Photos compare King Charles III’s accession with his mother Queen Elizabeth II’s

    Photos compare King Charles III’s accession with his mother Queen Elizabeth II’s

    The beginning of two very different eras Photographs from King Charles III’s accession and that of his mother Queen Elizabeth II’s have highlighted the difference between the two ceremonies. The pictures, from this weekend and 70 years ago in 1952, both show the crowds and spectacle outside the Royal Exchange in London, where proclamations following […]

    4 years ago

  • Left-wing author arrested after asking ‘who elected him?’ at proclamation of King Charles

    Left-wing author arrested after asking ‘who elected him?’ at proclamation of King Charles

    Symon Hill said he ‘did not say *anything* remotely disrespectful’ A man was arrested on Sunday after asking “who elected” Charles III as king. Self-proclaimed “left-wing Christian author and activist” Symon Hill went to his local church in Oxford on Sunday morning, when he learned that there would be a procession starting outside the building […]

    4 years ago

  • Queen’s beloved corgis will be cared for by Prince Andrew

    Queen’s beloved corgis will be cared for by Prince Andrew

    The corgis – and one dorgi – had been a gift to the Queen from Andrew Prince Andrew has been left to care for the Queen’s corgis following her death last week. Candy, Muick and Sandy will be moved into the home of the Duke of York, with the trio seen as “family” by Her […]

    4 years ago

  • Queen’s funeral confirmed for September 19

    Queen’s funeral confirmed for September 19

    The day will be a bank holiday Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral will be held on Monday 19 September at Westminster Abbey in London, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. In a statement, the Palace also confirmed that Queen Elizabeth II will lie-in-state in Westminster Hall for four days. The Palace said: “The State Funeral of Her Majesty […]

    4 years ago

  • Bhad Bhabie, 19, made £42 million in one year from OnlyFans, according to Forbes

    Bhad Bhabie, 19, made £42 million in one year from OnlyFans, according to Forbes

    Putting the cash in ‘cash me ousside’ Bhad Bhabie has managed to make £42 million ($49 million) from OnlyFans in just a year. The rapper, real name Danielle Bregoli, shot to fame in 2016 when she appeared on an episode of Dr Phil, alongside her mother Barbara Ann. They were appearing for the segment titled ‘I […]

    4 years ago

  • The Queen once saved Snoop Dogg from being kicked out of the UK

    The Queen once saved Snoop Dogg from being kicked out of the UK

    ‘Thank you Queen, I love you baby’ People across the world have been sharing tributes and stories of how their lives were affected by the Queen following the sad news of her passing on Thursday. Her Majesty touched the lives of many during her reign – including, it turns out, Snoop Dogg. The rapper shared […]

    4 years ago

  • MrBeast is the richest creator in the world as Forbes releases 2022’s top 50 list

    MrBeast is the richest creator in the world as Forbes releases 2022’s top 50 list

    MrBeast didn’t seem overjoyed by the announcement though MrBeast has been named as the richest creator in the world by Forbes. The YouTuber earned the number one spot in the magazine’s 2022 Top Creator’s list. According to Forbes, the 24-year-old earned a ridiculous $54m in 2021, having 162 million followers, an average engagement of 5.99 percent and entrepreneurship […]

    4 years ago

  • King Charles III addresses the nation for the first time as monarch

    King Charles III addresses the nation for the first time as monarch

    A period of Royal Mourning will be observed from now until seven days after The Queen’s Funeral. King Charles III has addressed the nation for the first time as monarch. He spoke to the country at a time of profound change, national mourning – and, for him personally, deep loss. Expressing his “personal grief”, the […]

    4 years ago

  • Trevor Sinclair suspended from talkSPORT after Queen tweet

    Trevor Sinclair suspended from talkSPORT after Queen tweet

    Sinclair is also under investigation from the station TalkSPORT has confirmed that Trevor Sinclair has been suspended from the radio station following a tweet he posted in the aftermath of the Queen’s death. Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday evening that the Queen had passed away at her Balmoral residence after concerns had been raised by […]

    4 years ago

  • Aussies call for Steve Irwin’s face to be put on money instead of King Charles III

    Aussies call for Steve Irwin’s face to be put on money instead of King Charles III

    The British monarch features on Australian $5 notes Aussies have been suggesting that Steve Irwin should feature on their banknotes instead of King Charles III following the Queen’s passing. Just like in several Commonwealth countries, the British monarch is the head of state in Australia and appears on currency. With the ascension of Charles to […]

    4 years ago

  • Daniel Craig reveals ‘very funny’ joke Queen made at actor’s expense

    Daniel Craig reveals ‘very funny’ joke Queen made at actor’s expense

    The pair famously starred in a London 2012 sketch together Daniel Craig has recalled the time Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II cracked a joke at his expense on an occasion when they were having a photo taken together. The James Bond actor paid tribute to the royal following the news of her death on Thursday […]

    4 years ago

  • The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 311

    The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 311

    Hello all This is undoubtedly a weird and unusual time. No matter how you’re feeling today, we’re here to provide you with the usual dose of quizzing goodness. General knowledge, sport, entertainment, flags and a potentially nasty round on Dulux paints. Apologies if this ruins your score. I won’t ramble on, so without further ado, […]

    4 years ago

  • What will happen to the UK currency now the Queen is dead?

    What will happen to the UK currency now the Queen is dead?

    It may be some time before we start seeing UK currency with King Charles III’s face on In so many ways, the Queen has been a constant in the day-to-day life of Brits. Perhaps none more so than by featuring on our currency. While her image on notes and coins has changed over the years, […]

    4 years ago

  • Piers Morgan mourns Queen in powerful statement calling her ‘the greatest’

    Piers Morgan mourns Queen in powerful statement calling her ‘the greatest’

    ‘This is one of the saddest and most momentous turning points in the history of the United Kingdom’ Piers Morgan delivered a poignant tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II following the sad announcement of her death this afternoon at Balmoral. Presenting his Talk TV show, Piers Morgan Uncensored, the host described Queen Elizabeth II as […]

    4 years ago

  • Huw Edwards holds back tears after announcing Queen’s passing on BBC

    Huw Edwards holds back tears after announcing Queen’s passing on BBC

    Huw Edwards was on air to deliver the news to viewers Huw Edwards was visibly emotional as he announced the news that the Queen had passed away at the age of 96. The Royal Family confirmed on Thursday that Her Majesty had passed away peacefully at her home in Balmoral this afternoon (8 September). The […]

    4 years ago

  • Operation London Bridge is now in effect after the death of Queen Elizabeth II

    Operation London Bridge is now in effect after the death of Queen Elizabeth II

    Flags will be lowered to half-mast across the nation Operation London Bridge is now in effect after the passing of the Queen. It was announced today that the Queen had died, with a statement from the Royal Family explaining that the 96-year-old had passed away at her home at Balmoral. Announcing Her Majesty’s passing, a post […]

    4 years ago

  • Each of the Queen’s children are now by her side

    Each of the Queen’s children are now by her side

    Prince Harry is still on his way to Balmoral All of the Queen’s children are now by her side at Balmoral, as concerns grow about her health. Prince Charles flew to the royal residence in Scotland by helicopter from Dumfries House, whilst Princess Anne was already at Balmoral after an engagement this week. The Daily […]

    4 years ago

  • Jennette McCurdy shares disturbing email her mum wrote ‘disowning’ her

    Jennette McCurdy shares disturbing email her mum wrote ‘disowning’ her

    McCurdy recently wrote her memoir, I’m Glad My Mom Died Former Nickelodeon star Jennette McCurdy has shared an email from her mother telling her that she wanted “nothing to do” with her daughter. The actor, who rose to fame after starring in shows such as iCarly and Malcolm in the Middle, read out the email […]

    4 years ago

  • License fee must be ‘scrapped altogether’ – new Culture Secretary

    License fee must be ‘scrapped altogether’ – new Culture Secretary

    She has labelled the license fee an ‘unfair tax’ Liz Truss’ new culture secretary is firmly against the license fee, and has called for it to be “scrapped altogether.” Michelle Donelan took over from Nadine Dorries on Tuesday as the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, and it looks as if she […]

    4 years ago

  • Chimpanzee escapes Ukraine zoo – returns to park on bicycle with raincoat

    Chimpanzee escapes Ukraine zoo – returns to park on bicycle with raincoat

    The offer of a raincoat tempted the chimpanzee back Footage has been shared online of the moment a chimpanzee who escaped from a zoo returned to an employee’s arms in exchange for a raincoat. Journalist Hanna Liubakova shared the clip on Twitter which shows the chimp, named Chichi, wandering around the streets of Kharkiv, Ukraine. […]

    4 years ago

  • Vegan activists superglue themselves to Muller lorries to make a point

    Vegan activists superglue themselves to Muller lorries to make a point

    The majority of the lorries were empty Animal Rebellion activists have caused mayhem on roads after supergluing themselves to Muller lorries. Traffic was halted as around 40 Animal Rebellion members climbed on top of the vehicles in protest against the dairy industry. The group has carried out blockades at four dairies as part of its […]

    4 years ago

  • Peppa Pig introduces first same-sex couple to the popular children’s TV show

    Peppa Pig introduces first same-sex couple to the popular children’s TV show

    Peppa Pig has been running since 2004 and is one of the most popular children’s TV shows Children’s TV show Peppa Pig has introduced its first same-sex couple of the show. Peppa Pig has been running since 2004 and has become one of the most popular series for young children. It follows the everyday adventures […]

    4 years ago

  • Heartbreak as Antiques Roadshow guest told £250,000 statue is worth only £150

    Heartbreak as Antiques Roadshow guest told £250,000 statue is worth only £150

    They could still make a profit though An Antiques Roadshow guest was left deflated after being told that a statue that could have been worth a quarter of a million pounds actually had a value of just £150. Sunday evening’s edition of the show came from the grounds of Wollaton Hall in Nottingham, and saw […]

    4 years ago

  • Huw Edwards praised for sewer commentary ahead of Liz Truss PM speech

    Huw Edwards praised for sewer commentary ahead of Liz Truss PM speech

    Viewers loved Huw Edwards’ audio guide to London Huw Edwards has been praised for his commentary of Liz Truss’ car journey through London to Downing Street, providing viewers with an in-depth knowledge of the capital. On Tuesday, Liz Truss officially became the new Prime Minister, and made her way through London to her new home […]

    4 years ago

  • Dwayne Johnson is just as excited about Brendan Fraser’s comeback as the rest of us

    Dwayne Johnson is just as excited about Brendan Fraser’s comeback as the rest of us

    Brendan Fraser has received critical acclaim for his latest role There are few actors and personalities who are as universally liked as Brendan Fraser, and the world of film is revelling in his comeback. The Mummy Returns star has received critical acclaim for his latest role in The Whale. In the film, Fraser plays the role […]

    4 years ago

  • New LOTR series which cost Amazon £50 million per episode is lowest rated in franchise

    New LOTR series which cost Amazon £50 million per episode is lowest rated in franchise

    The creators were probably hoping for a better reception Amazon’s new series, The Rings of Power, has become the lowest rated production in the Lord of the Rings franchise. The much-anticipated prequel was released on Friday (September 2) and is the most expensive series ever made, with each episode costing a reported $50m to make. […]

    4 years ago

  • Viewers divided by ‘savage’ Boris Johnson Have I Got News for You special

    Viewers divided by ‘savage’ Boris Johnson Have I Got News for You special

    Some thought it was ‘hilarious,’ others thought it was ‘disgraceful’… Viewers have been divided by the BBC’s special send-off episode of Have I Got News For You for Boris Johnson. On Friday night, the satirical series recorded a special instalment, titled “Have I Got News for Boris: A Very Special Tribute.” And, as usual, the […]

    4 years ago

  • Remains of ‘vampire’ discovered pinned down with sickle across throat

    Remains of ‘vampire’ discovered pinned down with sickle across throat

    It’s not the first time this sort of burial site has been discovered Archaeologists in Poland have been left bemused after they discovering the remains of a woman who had been dubbed a ‘vampire’. Researchers were digging at a 17th century cemetery in the village of Pien when they found the bones – with the […]

    4 years ago

  • Boy, 14, cracks national intelligence agency code in just an hour

    Boy, 14, cracks national intelligence agency code in just an hour

    He cracked four levels of encryption on a coin A brainy teen in Australia has managed to crack four levels of code on a commemorative coin released by the country’s foreign intelligence cybersecurity agency. The 14-year-old from Tasmania cracked the code in just an hour, shocking officials who couldn’t believe how quickly he solved the […]

    4 years ago

  • She-Hulk viewers left divided over ‘most bizarre’ post-credit scenes in MCU history

    She-Hulk viewers left divided over ‘most bizarre’ post-credit scenes in MCU history

    One of the more unusual Marvel post-credits scenes She-Hulk viewers have been left divided over a post-credits scene in the series – which sees Megan Thee Stallion enter the MCU. In case you aren’t quite familiar with the series, it follows lawyer Jennifer Walters (played by Tatiana Maslany) after she receives a blood transfusion from […]

    4 years ago

  • The house that porn built: Adult star Riley Reid paid $5m up front for LA mansion

    The house that porn built: Adult star Riley Reid paid $5m up front for LA mansion

    It turns out porn pays Porn star Riley Reid has recently purchased a newly-built mansion in Pasadena, California, worth almost $5m. Reid, real name Ashley Mathew, is one of the most-followed personalities on OnlyFans, and paid the full $4.8m amount up front for the four-bedroom, six-bathroom compound situated on a massive 3.6-acre lot. Her new […]

    4 years ago

  • Adam Sandler movie with rare low Rotten Tomatoes score is now on Netflix

    Adam Sandler movie with rare low Rotten Tomatoes score is now on Netflix

    Adam Sandler as the son of a devil? What’s not to like? An Adam Sandler film has dropped on Netflix just in time for some classic trashy weekend viewing. The comedic actor has become famous for his wide-array of films, having released over 50 films throughout his career. Some have become cult classics (Happy Gilmore), […]

    4 years ago