me Singer Guy Sebastian has been named as the host of this year's ARIA Awards By Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:02:21 +0100 Singer turned The Voice coach Guy Sebastian will host the ARIA Awards at The Star in Sydney next month. Full Article
me Kelly Rowland refuses to compare herself to men on The Today Show ahead of Royal Randwick in Sydney By Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2019 08:50:26 +0100 Kelly Rowland has revealed who she thinks is the greater gender as she reveals: 'Women are greater than men.' Full Article
me Australian celebrities show off their creative costumes as they celebrate Halloween early By Published On :: Sun, 27 Oct 2019 13:03:05 +0000 Each year, Halloween is becoming more prominent in Australia. Full Article
me The Voice's Jack Vidgen poses with a cigarette and a glass of rosé during Melbourne Cup boycott By Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 00:41:18 +0000 Jack Vidgen was just one of the many celebrities that boycotted the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday. Full Article
me Love Island Eoghan Murphy reveals he wants to audition for The Voice, the Bachelor AND Home and Away By Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 02:31:04 +0000 He's the Irish Jason Momoa lookalike who is known for flaunting his bulging biceps and six-pack abs on Love Island Australia. Full Article
me Who's your pick? SBS releases the names of all 10 performers for Eurovision: Australia Decides By Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 22:50:34 +0000 SBS Australia has released the names of all the ten performers who will battle it out to be the country's next Eurovision star. Full Article
me Transgender Voice star Oliver Cuthbert, 16: Lessons I learned from hormone replacement therapy By Published On :: Fri, 10 Jan 2020 05:40:12 +0000 The Voice's transgender teen Oliver Cuthbert is speaking out about his journey on hormone replacement therapy to help other other teens 'who are still figuring themselves out'. Full Article
me Renee Bargh 'couldn't be happier' to come home as she gears up to host The Voice Australia By Published On :: Sat, 25 Jan 2020 05:29:36 +0000 Renee Bargh has just been announced as the new co-host of The Voice Australia, replacing former host Sonia Kruger. Full Article
me The Voice's Jack Vidgen reflects on his comeback after rising to fame as a teen on AGT By Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 04:59:58 +0000 Jack Vidgen has reflected on his comeback, after rising to fame as a fresh-faced teen on Australia's Got Talent back in 2011. Full Article
me Delta Goodrem's 'stalker' wrote her hundeds of poems before going to her home on Valentines Day By Published On :: Sun, 16 Feb 2020 08:46:25 +0000 James Lafferty, 47, was arrested outside the singer's Sydney CBD unit on Saturday and charged with stalking after pleading for Delta Goodrem to come outside for two days. Full Article
me The Voice Australia star Sarah Browne discovers skin cancer millimetres from her eye By Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 01:37:03 +0000 Sarah Browne, who appeared on season five on The Voice, posted an image showing a spider-like scar on her nose on social media. Full Article
me The Masked Singer is moving filming to Melbourne due to security issues By Published On :: Sat, 22 Feb 2020 14:23:23 +0000 The Masked Singer judges Lindsay Lohan, Danni Minogue, Jackie 'O' Henderson and Dave Hughes boast some serious star power - but it appears they are no match for Marvel's superheroes. Full Article
me Disgusting moment woman is caught relieving herself in front of Sydney memorial By Published On :: Sun, 08 Mar 2020 04:01:43 +0000 A disbelieving onlooker watched on as the blonde-haired woman urinated next to a set of railings directly in front of the Royal Australian Regiment Memorial near Wynyard in Sydney's CBD. Full Article
me Delta Goodrem joins Australia's biggest artists for Music From The Home Front online concert By Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 15:04:11 +0100 Delta Goodren stole the show on Saturday night when she performed in the Music From The Home Front online concert. Full Article
me Mobile games download witnesses 39% surge during Covid-19 lockdown By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 6 Apr 2020, 14:12 POKKT reported a 39% increase in global mobile game downloads in the month of March 2020.Increase in daily average session time to 45 mins from 30 mins.With people staying indoors and practising social distancing, POKKT reported a 39% increase in global mobile game downloads in the month of March 2020. While industries like travel, hospitality, FMCG have seen a considerable dip in their performance, the mobile gaming industry has seen a major surge due to more indoor time on consumers’ hands.POKKT Mobile Ads works with over 3,000 publishers across the globe, thereby managing in-app advertisements for top games, generating about 700mn monthly unique users coming to their platform. The ad-tech platform has registered that there has been 31% increase in ad requests globally thereby pushing the Full Article
me Augmented Reality is the next big thing for brands: Frooti, OnePlus, TATA and other brands are leading the way By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 9 Apr 2020, 10:00 Augmented reality has shown great promise in the mobile ad space, along with the gaming industry.Brands like Frooti, OnePlus, Godrej and Tata have been quick to incorporate AR into effective mobile-led ad campaigns that have proven to enhance user engagement.Vishal Rupani, Co-founder and CEO, mCanvas, walks us through some of the best examples of brands using AR to their advantage.Augmented reality (AR) has become a buzzword in the online tech space. Almost everyone has heard of Pokémon GO, the AR mobile game. But the innovation isn’t exclusive to the gaming industry. It has shown great promise even in the mobile ad space, and brands have been quick to incorporate AR into mobile-led ad campaigns that have proven to enhance user engagement. We’ll let these examples do the talking. Here are Full Article
me I tried the ZTE Red Magic 5G, a phone made for gamers — its fast screen refresh rate makes playing action-packed games a joy, but it's not without weaknesses By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 21 Apr 2020, 00:46 When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.The ZTE Nubia Red Magic 5G is an enormous, extremely powerful, niche gaming phone that offers impressive specs at a very reasonable price.We played several different games for hours on the Red Magic 5G, and it was a joy to play with, thanks to its 144Hz refresh rate.Based on our testing, the phone also won a place in our guide to the best gaming phones.Beyond games, we tested the camera and other features to see if the Red Magic 5G can serve you just as well as a normal smartphone.Although its performance impresses and the price offers real value, there are some weaknesses here that may give you pause — unless you're an avid gamer.While you can use any smartphone to play games, we've seen a rise in niche Full Article
me Paytm is doubling down on e-sports as it launches another online tournament — this time with Garena’s Free Fire By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 22 Apr 2020, 12:57 Paytm First Games has launched into another esports parternship with Garena.PFG will be hosting its very first Free Fire India Solos (FFIS) tournament in May and June.The platform has been adding nearly 75,000 players on its gaming arm on a daily basis during the lockdown period.If you’re a fan of multiple battle royale games that you can win by being the last man standing, then you’ve probably heard of Garena’s Free Fire. Paytm First Games (PFG) is now going to host its first Free Fire India Solos (FFIS) tournament on its platform in May and June.“The action-packed tournament is going to be a tremendous opportunity for Indian gamers to compete at a national level,” said Sudhanshu Gupta, the chief operating officer (COO) of PFG.Known for being the gaming avenue where you can play games and Full Article
me Motorola's new $1,000 Edge Plus phone comes with a headphone jack, 5G connectivity, and a 108-megapixel camera — you can get it on May 14 By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 22 Apr 2020, 19:59 Full Article
me Former T-Mobile CEO John Legere abruptly resigns from the company's board, more than a month before his term was set to expire By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 25 Apr 2020, 03:23 Former T-Mobile CEO John Legere has resigned from the company's board of directors on Friday, according to an SEC report filed by T-Mobile. The abrupt announcement will cut short the remainder of Legere's time in the company by more than a month, as Legere was set to continue as a member of the board until June 4. T-Mobile's report said that Legere had specified that he was not resigning because of any conflicts with management or the board, but did not offer any reason as to the abrupt departure."It has been a privilege and honor to have led T-Mobile as CEO for the past seven and a half years and served on the Board of Directors. And although I will be leaving the Board just a few weeks earlier than planned, be assured that I remain T-Mobile's #1 fan!" Legere said in the announcement. It's Full Article
me This 'Nano House' tiny home on wheels has a living room, kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom for only $40,000 — see inside the Wilg By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 25 Apr 2020, 04:54 Full Article
me Small business loan applications to resume Monday after Trump signs new $484 billion package into law By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 25 Apr 2020, 04:23 President Trump signed into law a $484 billion coronavirus relief bill that includes another $310 billion in funds designed to provide relief to small businesses.The Small Business Administration will resume accepting loan applications through the Paycheck Protection Program on April 27.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.President Donald Trump signed into law a $484 billion coronavirus relief bill on April 24.The bill includes $310 billion in new funds for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which was put in place to provide aid for small businesses.According to a statement released by Jovita Carranza, administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA), and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, the SBA will begin accepting PPP loan applications again on Monday, April Full Article
me US banks made a quick $10 billion in 2 weeks by processing small businesses loans from the government, says report By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 25 Apr 2020, 20:23 US banks earned $10 billion in two weeks processing the loans from the government scheme to protect small businesses from financial ruin during the coronavirus crisis, according to an NPR report.The rescue plan worth $349 billion offered businesses loans of up to $10 million to thousands of US companies and were guaranteed by the federal Small Business Administration.The banks charged a transaction fee of 5% on loans worth less than $350,000, while on loans worth between $2 million - $10 million, the cost was 1%.The banks defended the massive windfall of loan transaction fees, saying that processing the loans involved complicated vetting procedures.Treasury Department guidelines are less rigorous than for regular loans, and the taxpayer provides the funding, so there is little risk for the Full Article
me 11 major companies that have returned millions of dollars acquired through a government relief program meant for small businesses By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 28 Apr 2020, 03:44 Full Article
me Around half of all US workers can earn better pay collecting unemployment than getting regular salaries from their current jobs By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 28 Apr 2020, 19:59 Around half of all US workers can earn more money collecting unemployment instead of their current jobs.The federal government ramped up unemployment benefits by $600 a week until the end of June, bringing the average weekly total to $978 a week — or $20 more than what many workers earned before the pandemic.Labor experts said the generous benefits are helping keep people home and tamping down the spread of the virus, which is what they were designed to do.But it could complicate efforts by businesses to hire in the short-run.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Nearly half of all American workers are set to earn better pay from unemployment than their current jobs, according to The Wall Street Journal.Under the $2.2 trillion coronavirus stimulus law that Congress approved last Full Article
me Inside a Bay Area family's struggle to save their company during the coronavirus outbreak, as big businesses like Shake Shack beat them to government loans By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 28 Apr 2020, 21:41 The Elzarka family has owned Beninni, a men's formal wear store in Hayward, California, for 30 years. The shop was forced to shut down in the coronavirus lockdown, and has tried and failed to get government assistance loans through the coronavirus relief package.Shady Elzarka, whose dad founded the store, struggled to access either the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Emergency Advance (EIDL) and relief from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).Elzarka for weeks heard nothing from the Small Business Administration, through which he applied for an EIDL, or from Bank of America, where he applied for the PPP loan.Meanwhile much larger companies did not struggle to access government funding, some of which public pressure forced them to hand back.After Business Insider contacted Bank of America for Full Article
me 'It's not what you think it is': The government's bailout loans are failing small businesses like mine, says Farmgirl Flowers' CEO By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 30 Apr 2020, 18:38 Christina Stembel founded her floral company, Farmgirl Flowers, in her dining room in 2010, using her personal savings and a cash-back credit card to cover business expenses.The company has since blossomed into a thriving startup that employed almost 200 staff members prior to the coronavirus.However, as the pandemic causes economic fallout worldwide, Stembel told Business Insider that the future of her company is uncertain.She said the process of applying for the first round of the Paycheck Protection Program, a government fund meant to help small businesses through the coronavirus pandemic, was frustrating and fruitless."I know that the intention of this program is to help small businesses, so let's change it to make sure this money does fall into the hands of small businesses," she said.Visit Full Article
me Wine businesses and smaller restaurants are getting creative to stay afloat, according to a master sommelier — but even as alcohol purchases boom the industry needs our support By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 1 May 2020, 21:56 Jonathan Ross is one of the 300 master sommeliers in the world: He is an educator for the Guild of Sommeliers, an examiner for the Court of Master Sommeliers, and sits on multiple wine investment advisory boards, as well as founded Micro Wines.He says that although the alcohol industry is booming for large retailers, small businesses are struggling to find ways to stay afloat.Many smaller retailers and restaurants are turning to creative ways of staying open, including virtual tastings, delivery, and designer happy hours.Support your local restaurants and wine sellers now if you want them to survive this lockdown period.Click here for more BI Prime stories.With a substantial amount of lockdown time under our belts, people around the world have found creative ways to remain social, active, Full Article
me Your employer just received a PPP loan — here's what that means for you By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 5 May 2020, 19:28 When your company gets a PPP loan, it can affect you in several ways.First, you can still receive a paycheck if you choose not to return to the office — but this can affect your unemployment benefits.You're unlikely to get furloughed or laid off if your company received a loan, but it may decrease your pay rate — that said, some employers may choose to give raises to employees to entice them to come back to work.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.You've probably read a lot about the government programs designed to help businesses stay afloat in an economy devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. If your employer has received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan, that's good news. But you probably still have many questions: Will you be going back to work, when, and for how long? Full Article
me The second round of the government's program to help small business is under way. This map shows where the money has gone so far. By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 8 May 2020, 03:08 The Paycheck Protection Program is a key component of the federal government's response to the economic devastation caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.After the initial $350 billion allocated for the small business loans at the heart of the program was exhausted in just two weeks, Congress appropriated an additional $320 billion in funding.A recent Small Business Administration report shows where that second round of funding has gone so far.While the first round largely went to more rural states on a per-capita basis, much of the $175 billion from the second round that was dispersed as of May 1 has gone to larger, harder-hit states.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.The novel coronavirus has ravaged the US economy, with more than 33 million Americans filing for unemployment Full Article
me Morrissey bans meat from Vivid LIVE concert at Sydney Opera House By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 25 Feb 2015 00:21:14 GMT Controversial former Smiths singer Morrissey has banned meat from being served backstage when he performs at Vivid at the Sydney Opera House in May. Full Article
me Lauren Bath, Professional Instagrammer, returns to Sydney to capture Vivid Festival By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 27 May 2015 07:26:41 GMT Just five years ago Lauren Bath was a cook on the Gold Coast. Today, the self-taught photographer travels the world sharing her pictures on Instagram. Full Article
me Sydney's vivid Festival slammed for poor crowd control By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 26 May 2018 18:08:55 GMT Sydney's CBD has been transformed into a display of light for Vivid but not all punters were pleased with the festival. Many have taken to social media to slam the crowd control as overbearing. Full Article
me England scrum-half Ben Youngs insists there's plenty more to come from him By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 07 Mar 2020 23:39:37 GMT WILL KELLEHER AT TWICKENHAM: The 30-year-old scrum-half was key to England's fast-tempo victory on his 99th cap and is now targeting records with the red rose on his chest. Full Article
me Six Nations TV rights auction put on hold due to mass postponements caused by deadly coronavirus By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 21:34:21 GMT EXCLUSIVE: The Six Nations television rights auction has been put on hold due to the mass postponements caused by the coronavirus outbreak this week. Broadcasters were expecting feedback. Full Article
me Coronavirus: Rugby shutdown will leave the game on a knife-edge... clubs need contingency plans By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 08:29:53 GMT CHRIS FOY - WORLD OF RUGBY: Very few sports have the monetary resilience to withstand this crisis and rugby certainly isn't one of them. Full Article
me SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: It's game over, so now's the time to give rugby a reboot By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 08:18:38 GMT SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The decision to bring the curtain down on Premiership rugby for five weeks and postponing European competitions only delays an inevitable shutdown. Full Article
me The rugby season is OVER: RFU announces cancellation of the domestic game amid coronavirus crisis By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 11:54:24 GMT WILL KELLEHER: The RFU have prematurely ended all rugby in England at all levels - aside from the Premiership - in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
me Government rejects chance to keep Six Nations on free-to-air TV after 2021 edition By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 17:41:40 GMT The government turned down a call to give the Six Nations Group A status, with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport committee labelling the decision a 'missed opportunity'. Full Article
me Rob Baxter, Dave Attwood and Tom Wood give their thoughts on the domestic rugby season By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 19:47:39 GMT The RFU have cancelled all rugby in England at all levels this season - aside from the Premiership - amid the COVID-19 crisis. Sportsmail gauges views from within the game about the surreal scenario. Full Article
me George Kruis fears he has played last Six Nations game for England By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:40:12 GMT England lock George Kruis has admitted his frustration at seeing possibly his last Six Nations derailed but insists rugby players have not got it as bad as Olympic athletes. Full Article
me Saracens veteran Richard Wigglesworth faces uncertain future as he comes to the end of his contract By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 22:33:04 GMT EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY WILL KELLEHER: For players like Richard Wigglesworth nearing the end of their contracts, lockdown life has left them in limbo over what happens next. Full Article
me England prop Joe Marler considering quitting rugby with immediate effect following 10-week ban By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 28 Mar 2020 23:02:44 GMT EXCLUSIVE BY NIK SIMON: England prop Joe Marler is considering quitting rugby with immediate effect. The 29-year-old is understood to have become disillusioned with the sport. Full Article
me Former Wales international Richard Parks shares his self-isolation advice after crossing Antartica By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 09:52:37 GMT Richard Parks knows a thing or two about self-isolation and is probably the least concerned of anyone about the prospect of closing his front door to the rest of the world for the next few months. Full Article
me My blueprint for the game's future... Cut the Premiership to 10 teams and bring in a global club cup By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 22:01:55 GMT CHRIS FOY - WORLD OF RUGBY: The coronavirus shutdown has forced rugby into an emergency spell of introspection and exposed the need for change. Here is this column's vision for the sport's future… Full Article
me World Rugby chief Bill Beaumont on fears that game faces financial apocalypse By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 21:11:11 GMT EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS FOY: Bill Beaumont has warned rugby's global community that 'everyone will suffer' in the fall-out from the coronavirus shutdown, called for unity and more state help. Full Article
me Premiership Rugby summer play-offs on cards to find champions By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 21:43:44 GMT EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: Premiership Rugby are considering staging a summer play-off series to determine this season's champions and raise money for beleaguered clubs. Full Article
me Twickenham stadium offered for NHS medical use by head of RFU Bill Sweeney amid coronavirus crisis By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 05 Apr 2020 08:25:13 GMT RFU CEO Bill Sweeney has also said that the Marriott hotel adjoining the stadium could be used to accommodate doctors and nurses, and the north car park for drive through testing. Full Article
me How Wales Women's international Alecs Donovan is helping Bristol Bears reach next level with yoga By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 11 Apr 2020 18:13:23 GMT In a Bristol team which contains Charles Piutau and Steven Luatua and will soon add Kyle Sinckler and Semi Radradra, it takes a lot to be described as one of the Bears' 'signings of the season.' Full Article
me Dan Leo urges rivals Bill Beaumont and Agustin Pichot to fix inequality in the game By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 22:00:15 GMT Bill Beaumont or Agustin Pichot, the rivals standing next month to lead World Rugby, must be shocked into a drastic overhaul of the game following the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article