ICYMI: ‘Mick Jagger tried to steal it’ and Del Boy’s speeding Reliant Robin
Kirsty Blake Knox on five news stories you might have missed this week
In the week the Rolling Stones announced a new album, we also heard how Vogue Williams got spanked by Joanne McNally for their new TV show.
Straight-faced Richards lets slip about inspiration behind song
For the first time in almost 20 years, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards have written an album of new music. Hackney Diamonds by the Rolling Stones will feature guest appearances by Lady Gaga and Stevie Wonder. When asked about the inspiration of one of the songs, Tell Me Straight, Richards told reporters: “I can tell you straight that I have no idea what it’s about” before adding “Mick tried to steal it so you know it’s good.”
What your coffee says about you
Some highly scientific research conducted by Dunkin’ Donuts revealed what your choice of coffee reveals about your personality. Cappuccino drinkers are most satisfied with life, latte drinkers describe themselves as people-pleasers while 24pc of iced coffee drinkers claimed to be good in bed. Well, they would say that wouldn’t they?
Vogue’s spanking new show hits Ibiza
Podcasting duo Joanne McNally and Vogue Williams are to front a new Channel 4 show Sex Drive in which they travel to Ibiza to explore their sexuality and visit sex clubs and chat to sexually liberated folk. Talking about the programme, Williams said: “I loved Ibiza, getting spanked by Joanne was certainly a highlight. I feel like we really took our friendship to the next level.” If that doesn’t get people tuning in, I don’t know what will.
Gillian Keegan: Not a very educated call after all
British education secretary Gillian Keegan came under fire this week when she was caught giving herself a post-interview pep talk. The interview had focused on crumbling concrete used in the construction of schools. Keegan said: “Does anyone ever say: ‘You know what, you’ve done a f**king good job, because everyone else has sat on their arse and done nothing?” Not a good look.
A Reliant Robin made up like Del Boy’s three-wheeler in Only Fools and Horses has been pulled up for speeding
Only fools and… police forces
British police pulled over a three-wheeler made up like Del Boy’s Reliant Robin in Only Fools and Horses. The driver had been speeding and Sussex police shared a picture of the car on Twitter/X along with the well-known line: “This time next year we’ll be millionaires.” Then added: “Not when you are stopped doing 43 in a 30 and only have a provisional licence. You plonker Rodney.”
