Steve Hopkins

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Steve is the deputy director of editorial at Joe. He manages Joe.co.uk and oversees the trending news team, where he helps cover the most talked about news, politics, sports and entertainment stories. Steve joined Joe in May 2021 from HuffPost UK.

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  • Emily Ratajkowski files for divorce after cheating allegations

    Emily Ratajkowski files for divorce after cheating allegations

    The couple have been married for four years and have a son together Emily Ratajkowski has filed for divorce from her estranged husband Sebastian Bear-McClard following cheating allegations. The model filed for divorce from the film producer in Manhattan Supreme Court on Thursday after four years of marriage, according to court records obtained by Page […]

    3 years ago

  • Prince William makes first statement since losing his grandmother the Queen

    Prince William makes first statement since losing his grandmother the Queen

    ‘She was by my side at my happiest moments. And she by was my side during the saddest days of my life’ Prince William has made his first official statement since the passing of his grandmother, the Queen, on Thursday saying he “knew this day would come”. In a short statement posted to Instagram, Wills […]

    3 years ago

  • Former colonies of the Queen want their $400 million diamond back from the Crown Jewels

    Former colonies of the Queen want their $400 million diamond back from the Crown Jewels

    The Koh-i-Noor is considered to be the world’s most expensive diamond The western world has been gripped with the death of Queen Elizabeth II since news broke on Thursday evening, but soon after the 96-year-old passed away, some from her former colonies started debating the true ownership of a prized jewel. In South Asia, the […]

    3 years ago

  • Moment new King loses it over proclamation pen tray goes viral

    Moment new King loses it over proclamation pen tray goes viral

    ‘King Charles manically trying to rid his tiny desk of the pen tray is 100% going to be a meme’ King Charles III’s proclamation was a grand ceremony, but a rather minor detail caught everyone’s attention. It involved a pen tray and it’s gone viral. A “priceless moment” and a “highlight” of the day. After […]

    3 years ago

  • Day of Queen’s funeral will be a bank holiday

    Day of Queen’s funeral will be a bank holiday

    The bank holiday is expected to be Monday 19 September The day of the Queen’s funeral will be a bank holiday. The news was confirmed by Penny Mordant, the Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons, as Charles was officially appointed King on Saturday morning. Mordant said a proclamation will […]

    3 years ago

  • Five people killed as ‘whale collides with boat’ in ‘terrible’ collision at sea

    Five people killed as ‘whale collides with boat’ in ‘terrible’ collision at sea

    The boat reportedly contained a group of bird enthusiasts aged over 50 Five people have been killed and six were rescued after an “unprecedented” possible collision between a boat and a whale at sea in New Zealand on Saturday. The incident, off the coast of Kaikoura, happened around 10am. The boat reportedly contained a group […]

    3 years ago

  • Cause of Darius Danesh’s death announced by US coroner

    Cause of Darius Danesh’s death announced by US coroner

    Darius was found dead in his US apartment in August Former Pop Idol star Darius Campbell Danesh died from “inhalation of chloroethane” in what has been deemed an accidental death by the southern Minnesota regional medical examiner’s office. The singer and actor was found dead in his US apartment, in Rochester, Minnesota, last month. Autopsy documents […]

    3 years ago

  • Kevin Bridges divides fans with ‘old woman’ joke hours after Queen dies

    Kevin Bridges divides fans with ‘old woman’ joke hours after Queen dies

    Bridges joked that his was ‘the only ‘f****** show in Britain going ahead’ Comedian Kevin Bridges divided fans with jokes referencing the Queen and the cost of living crisis just hours after news broke that she had died. The Scottish comic performed a show in Glasgow venue OVOHydro on Thursday, after news broke around 6.30pm […]

    3 years ago

  • Everything closed or cancelled after Queen dies – from football to shops

    Everything closed or cancelled after Queen dies – from football to shops

    Life isn’t going to be the same for a while The Queen’s passing on Thursday plunged Britain into 10-days of mourning, and with that comes a number of closures and cancellations that will impact our day to day lives. With Operation London Bridge now in effect, events, shops and television schedules will all be impacted […]

    3 years ago

  • British national anthem set to change after Queen’s death

    British national anthem set to change after Queen’s death

    ‘God Save the King’ is actually the anthem’s original title The lyrics to the national anthem will change following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday afternoon. ‘God Save the Queen,’ will change to ‘God Save the King,’ as the Queen’s oldest son, Prince Charles, takes the throne, Insider reports. The lyrics will remain […]

    3 years ago

  • Gun Salutes to mark each year of the Queen’s life to take place today

    Gun Salutes to mark each year of the Queen’s life to take place today

    The tributes will take place in Hyde Park and the Tower of London Gun salute to mark each year of the Queen’s life will take place Friday, Buckingham Palace has announced. They will take place in Hyde Park and the Tower of London from 1pm. A statement says: “Royal Salutes will be fired in London today […]

    3 years ago

  • Paddington Bear’s touching tribute to Queen has mourners in tears

    Paddington Bear’s touching tribute to Queen has mourners in tears

    ‘I hadn’t cried until just now. I suspect I’m not alone’ Paddington Bear has captured the hearts of the nation with a simple, yet moving, tribute to Queen Elizabeth II just a few months after they shared tea in a hilarious sketch. Around 6.3opm on Thursday, the Royal Family announced the Queen had passed away […]

    3 years ago

  • People are calling for Huw Edwards to be knighted after heartfelt Queen’s coverage

    People are calling for Huw Edwards to be knighted after heartfelt Queen’s coverage

    ‘An amazing performance by Huw Edwards’ People have been sharing their heartfelt admiration and appreciation for Huw Edwards’ stamina and professionalism during the BBC’s coverage of the Queen’s death on Thursday – with some saying he deserves a knighthood. Edwards’ presented the corporations rolling news coverage since they wiped the schedule at midday after the […]

    3 years ago

  • There won’t be a bank holiday for the Queen’s funeral

    There won’t be a bank holiday for the Queen’s funeral

    UK has now entered a period of national mourning that will last 10 days Following the death of Queen Thursday afternoon, Brits were left wondering if her passing would mean the day would become a bank holiday. Queen Elizabeth II passed away “peacefully” at Balmoral after Buckingham Palace had earlier announced that she was under […]

    3 years ago

  • Prince Charles issues statement after becoming King

    Prince Charles issues statement after becoming King

    Prince Charles said the Queen’s passing will be ‘deeply felt throughout the country’ Prince Charles has issued a statement after becoming the King, following the passing of his mother on Thursday afternoon, aged 96. His Majesty said the death of my “beloved mother” is a moment of “the greatest sadness for me and all member […]

    3 years ago

  • The Queen has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace confirms

    The Queen has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace confirms

    She had reigned for more than 70 years The Queen has died at the age of 96, Buckingham Palace has confirmed in a statement. Britain’s longest-serving monarch passed away at Balmoral on Thursday. The palace announced the news shortly after 630pm, saying that the Queen died “peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon”. The statement continued that […]

    3 years ago

  • Meghan is not with Prince Harry on way to Balmoral to be with Queen

    Meghan is not with Prince Harry on way to Balmoral to be with Queen

    Earlier reports suggested Meghan and Harry were travelling together Meghan Markle has reportedly not travelled with the rest of the royal family to be with the Queen after news broke Thursday that doctors were “concerned” for her health. Harry is en route to Scotland from Germany but is alone, Metro reported. The Queen’s family are racing […]

    3 years ago

  • BBC reporter apologises after accidentally announcing Queen’s death

    BBC reporter apologises after accidentally announcing Queen’s death

    Yalda Hakim admitted her tweet was inaccurate and ‘there was no announcement’ A BBC reporter has apologised after mistakenly announcing the death of the Queen after doctors said Thursday that they were “concerned” for her health. The tweet, from Yalda Hakim, was sent at 3.07pm, but was quickly deleted. Yalda Hakim tweeted Queen is dead […]

    3 years ago

  • Charles, Camilla and William head to Queen’s bedside as ‘concerned’ doctors keep her under medical supervision

    Charles, Camilla and William head to Queen’s bedside as ‘concerned’ doctors keep her under medical supervision

    Her majesty is currently under medical supervision Prince Charles and Camilla have reportedly arrived at Balmoral and Prince William is on the way after news broke Thursday that doctors are concerned about the Queen’s health. Her Majesty is currently under medical supervision, Buckingham Palace said in a statement. “Following further evaluation this morning, The Queen’s doctors […]

    3 years ago

  • Queen under medical supervision as doctors are concerned for her health

    Queen under medical supervision as doctors are concerned for her health

    The PM said the ‘whole country will be deeply concerned’ by the news The Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral after doctors became concerned for her health, Buckingham Palace said in a statement on Thursday. It said in a statement: “Following further evaluation this morning, The Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health […]

    3 years ago

  • Comedian and Netflix star David A. Arnold dies aged 54

    Comedian and Netflix star David A. Arnold dies aged 54

    David’s family said he passed away ‘peacefully’ due to natural causes Comedian and Netflix star David A. Arnold has died aged 54, his family has announced in a heartbreaking statement. The Full House writer was just three dates into his comedy tour when he died “from natural causes” at his home, his family said in […]

    3 years ago

  • Steve Jobs’ daughter says new iPhone 14 is the same as older model

    Steve Jobs’ daughter says new iPhone 14 is the same as older model

    The new iPhone will be available from September 16 Eve Jobs, daughter of the late Steve Jobs, has made her feelings pretty clear about the new iPhone – you probably don’t need it. The 24-year-old mocked the latest iteration of the smartphone with an internet meme on Wednesday, as the company released further details on […]

    3 years ago

  • Kim Kardashian wants to join the Marvel cinematic universe

    Kim Kardashian wants to join the Marvel cinematic universe

    Move over Chris Hemsworth, here comes Kim Kim Kardashian has said she would be up for starring in a Marvel movie which would be “so much fun”. The reality TV star, recently opened up about her big screen ambitions, after voicing the character of Delores in PAW Patrol: The Movie. Kim also hosted SNL last […]

    3 years ago

  • Joe Lycett says ticket sales are booming since he came out as right-wing

    Joe Lycett says ticket sales are booming since he came out as right-wing

    Lycett is keeping the laughs coming at Liz and Laura’s expense Joe Lycett is still dining out on his interview with Laura Kuenssberg on Sunday when he caused a wave of outrage through the Tory party by mocking Liz Truss‘ response to the energy crisis. The comedian sarcastically applauded Truss – who won the Conservative party […]

    3 years ago

  • Lewis Capaldi announces he has Tourette’s syndrome

    Lewis Capaldi announces he has Tourette’s syndrome

    The singer said he is learning to live with the condition which ‘comes and goes’ Lewis Capaldi has been diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome and has gone public with it because he does not want fans to think he has been “taking cocaine or something”. The singer told The Sun that he is now learning to […]

    3 years ago

  • Terrorist group says Vladimir Putin’s days are numbered

    Terrorist group says Vladimir Putin’s days are numbered

    The group revealed a number of scenarios that might end Putin’s presidency The terrorist group who claimed responsibility for the death of the daughter of an ally of Vladimir Putin, claim the Russian leader’s days are up. Darya Dugina, a pro-war pundit, was last month killed in a car bombing while driving near Moscow after […]

    3 years ago

  • Tories demand apology after Joe Lycett mocks Liz Truss interview on Laura Kuenssberg show

    Tories demand apology after Joe Lycett mocks Liz Truss interview on Laura Kuenssberg show

    Lycett has continued to laugh off the criticism, saying he plans to frame a Daily Mail report about the controversy Members of the Tory party have reportedly demanded an apology from the BBC after Joe Lycett mocked Liz Truss following her interview with Laura Kuenssberg on Sunday. The comedian sarcastically applauded Truss – who won […]

    3 years ago

  • Eminem wins Emmy meaning he’s now very close to incredible milestone

    Eminem wins Emmy meaning he’s now very close to incredible milestone

    Eminem has won 15 Grammy awards in numerous categories between 2000 and 2019 Eminem is closing in on a rare entertainment milestone very few people have ever reached. The rapper could be next in line to reach EGOT status – winning all four major US entertainment awards (television, recording, film and Broadway theatre) – after […]

    3 years ago

  • Vegans block access for customers wanting milk in four UK cities

    Vegans block access for customers wanting milk in four UK cities

    Animal Rebellion are today continuing to protest at a number of key milk production sites A group of vegan activists targeted supermarkets in four UK cities and blocked customers’ access to cow’s milk in the dairy aisles in what was the start of a series of protest actions that continue today. Demonstrators from Animal Rebellion […]

    3 years ago

  • Timothée Chalamet steals red carpet with shimmering backless halter top

    Timothée Chalamet steals red carpet with shimmering backless halter top

    Chalamat really put his back into the role Timothée Chalamet has really put the red in red carpet, stealing the show at the Venice Film Festival where he turned up in a shimmering, backless halter top and matching trousers. Chalamet won the day in a custom ruby-red halter top and co-ordinating trousers, made by his designer […]

    3 years ago