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The latest news on Joe Rogan, American podcaster, UFC commentator, comedian, actor and former television host, including showbiz news and updates.

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11 Aug 1967

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Entertainment

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Media personality

Seating and the fighting enclosure on the South Lawn of the White House for the UFC fights to be held on US President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday on Sunday. Photo: AFP

Ultimate Fighting Championship

From ‘human cockfighting’ to White House, UFC marches into cultural mainstream

The fights hosted by US President Trump on Sunday will feature professionals but the sport’s grass roots include a pianist and a PhD student.

12 Jun 2026 - 10:42PM

Luxury travel

The creative’s guide to Austin, the coolest city in the US

11 Jun 2026 - 6:00AM

United States

US FDA plans ultra-fast review of 3 psychedelic drugs after Trump directive

24 Apr 2026 - 10:28PM

United States

As ICE cracks down, some of America’s biggest names are speaking out

The US president is facing a growing cultural revolt that threatens to undermine his signature domestic priority.

29 Jan 2026 - 4:33PM

ICE agents guard outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo: Reuters

Science

Opinion | Simulation hypothesis is really a proof for the existence of God

While science still disagrees on whether humanity lives in a simulation, philosophy has yet to rule out a ‘cosmic host’.

26 Nov 2025 - 9:30AM

Wellness

What are the best supplements? Expert advice on what works and what doesn’t

The demand for supplements is high and continues to grow, but it can be hard to know what to take. We asked doctors for their advice.

23 Nov 2025 - 7:15AM

Fame and celebrity

Meet Theo Von, the comedian who fell into Logan Paul at Trump’s inauguration

Comedian Theo Von made a name for himself on MTV’s Road Rules and went viral earlier this week for falling into the lap of YouTuber Logan Paul at Donald Trump’s inauguration.

25 Jan 2025 - 4:00AM

Comedian Theo Von is a Donald Trump fan, despite making a boo boo at the president’s inauguration event. Photos: TNS; Theo Von/Facebook

US presidential election 2024

Joe Rogan endorses Donald Trump on eve of US election

Rogan and his podcast are especially popular among men - a key demographic for Trump.

5 Nov 2024 - 11:33AM

US presidential election 2024

Global Impact | US presidential elections looms, with impact to be felt across Asia

In this week’s issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we look at the latest ahead of Tuesday’s vote, including its potential implications for the Asia-Pacific region.

4 Nov 2024 - 2:00PMvideocam

US presidential election 2024

Johnson floats, then walks back repeal of bipartisan chip law Trump attacked

The Republican leader ‘apologised profusely’ for his initial comments on the popular programme, a fellow congressman said.

3 Nov 2024 - 4:32AMvideocam

US House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks at a campaign rally in New York in October. Photo: AP

Taiwan

‘A big deal’: what Biden’s largest Taiwan arms package says about US intentions

The US$2 billion deal includes an advanced air defence system that has been used by Ukraine to counter Russian attacks.

3 Nov 2024 - 1:19AMvideocam

Latest US arms deal will see Taiwan get its first-ever National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS), deployed in Ukraine to intercept Russian drones and missiles. Photo: Handout

US presidential election 2024

Meet pro-Trump comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, who just insulted Puerto Rico

He called Puerto Rico ‘a floating island of garbage in the middle of the ocean’ before insulting Latinos, and Jewish and Black people – and even the Trump campaign distanced itself from the comments.

29 Oct 2024 - 12:03PM

US presidential election 2024

Michelle Obama admits fear that Trump could retake White House

‘Why is this race even close?’ the former US first lady asked as campaigned for Democrat US presidential candidate Kamala Harris.

27 Oct 2024 - 7:38AM

US presidential election 2024

Trump visits Texas to tape Joe Rogan podcast, attack Harris on immigration

The Republican nominee says the US is being treated like a ‘garbage can for the rest of the world to dump the people that they don’t want’.

26 Oct 2024 - 7:57AM

Republican US presidential nominee Donald Trump gives remarks on border security inside an airplane hanger at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas on Friday. Photo: AFP

US presidential election 2024

Fiery Harris uses combative Fox News interview to claim break from Biden

The Democratic White House candidate tackled questions on immigration and said her presidency would not be a continuation of the incumbent’s.

17 Oct 2024 - 10:38AM

Democratic US presidential Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign event at Washington Crossing Historic Park in Pennsylvania on Wednesday. Photo: AP

American cinema

Gen Z audiences are more interested in watching Friends than lovers

Gen Zers are more lonely than other generations, thanks to social media and Covid-19, and their viewing habits reflect this: Gen Zers prefer watching stories about platonic friends and friend groups.

18 Aug 2024 - 4:15PM

Fame and celebrity

Who is the US No 1 podcaster Joe Rogan’s ‘hot’ low-key wife, Jessica Ditzel?

She was a cocktail waitress and model, has two degrees, and married America’s most-listened-to podcaster in 2009 – they share two kids, and Rogan is also stepfather to her child Kayja Rose

13 Aug 2024 - 4:37PMvideocam

Artificial intelligence

Global audiences suspicious of AI-powered newsrooms, report finds

Consumers are suspicious about the use of AI to create news content, particularly for sensitive subjects such as politics.

17 Jun 2024 - 1:51PMvideocam

Consumers are suspicious about the use of AI to create news content, a report finds. Photo: Reuters

Icons and Influencers

How ‘cancelled’ comedian Shane Gillis made a comeback, from SNL to Netflix

After being dropped by SNL in 2019 due to offensive remarks, Gillis has found success despite controversy, recently hosting an episode on the show and releasing new Netflix series Tires

4 Jun 2024 - 4:00AM

Fame and celebrity

What do these 5 former athletes look like after retirement?

Intense training – and ripped bodies – are part and parcel of being a professional athlete … but after retirement, anything can happen, including new career and a quiet life

3 May 2024 - 7:00PM

Icons and Influencers

‘Master hater’? Who is behind the Donald Trump-endorsed Libs of TikTok?

Libs of TikTok, aka Chaya Raichik, has mastered the art of being a hater on the internet, wrote the kids’ book No More Secrets: The Candy Cavern and is on an Oklahoma library media advisory committee

30 Apr 2024 - 4:00AM

Mutual admiration: Chaya Raichik, aka Libs of TikTok, and former president of the US, Donald Trump, in February 2024.
Photo: @ChayaRaichik10/X

Law

In Scotland, online misgendering ‘could be investigated’ under new law

The legislation has raised concerns about a potential chilling of free speech.

2 Apr 2024 - 5:46AMvideocam

Building of Scottish parliament. Members of the Scottish Parliament passed the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act in 2021, consolidating existing hate crime legislation and creating a new offence of stirring up hatred against protected characteristics. Photos: Shutterstock

China economy

My Take | How I learned to love those stories predicting a China or US collapse

Doom and gloom warnings about the two economies resemble zombie apocalypse films, offering cheap thrills for a short time, if nothing else.

8 Feb 2024 - 9:00PM

ONE Championship

Harrison on retirement, Seksan super fight, Joe Rogan’s love of ONE Championship

Muay Thai star had to withdraw from ONE Fight Night 18 bout with John Lineker because of knee trouble, considered retirement and says he wants Seksan Or Kwanmuang clash.

16 Jan 2024 - 2:22PMvideocam

Fame and celebrity

Who is Jay Shetty, podcaster and life coach to Hollywood’s biggest stars?

With Hollywood pals from Eva Longoria to Jennifer Lopez, Jay Shetty is the British life coach and former monk taking the US by storm, episode by episode

11 Jan 2024 - 12:00PM

From monk to millennial mogul, Jay Shetty is taking the US by storm, episode by episode. Photo: @jayshetty/Instagram

Fame and celebrity

Beyond gay: 40 celebrities you didn’t know were LGBT, from Miley to Gaga

From Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris and Will Smith’s kid Willow, to Billie Eilish and Miley Cyrus, and actors on Euphoria and Heartstopper

10 Jan 2024 - 6:00PM

Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus and Willow Smith all identify as LGBT. Photo: Getty Images

Fame and celebrity

How Joe Rogan earned his US$120 million net worth, from podcasting to acting

While Joe Rogan’s controversial views have seen him cancelled by many, The Joe Rogan Experience podcast makes the 56-year-old plenty of money – as do his comedy specials and UFC work

12 Dec 2023 - 10:13AM

Icons and Influencers

Meet Alex Cooper, the bold female voice behind the podcast Call Her Daddy

Unafraid to broach any topic, Alex Cooper has become the voice of a generation through her candid podcast Call Her Daddy – so what else do we know about the woman behind the multimillion-dollar show?

8 Dec 2023 - 10:21AM

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Joe Rogan

From ‘human cockfighting’ to White House, UFC marches into cultural mainstream

The fights hosted by US President Trump on Sunday will feature professionals but the sport’s grass roots include a pianist and a PhD student.

The creative’s guide to Austin, the coolest city in the US

US FDA plans ultra-fast review of 3 psychedelic drugs after Trump directive

As ICE cracks down, some of America’s biggest names are speaking out

The US president is facing a growing cultural revolt that threatens to undermine his signature domestic priority.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Opinion | Simulation hypothesis is really a proof for the existence of God

While science still disagrees on whether humanity lives in a simulation, philosophy has yet to rule out a ‘cosmic host’.

What are the best supplements? Expert advice on what works and what doesn’t

The demand for supplements is high and continues to grow, but it can be hard to know what to take. We asked doctors for their advice.

Meet Theo Von, the comedian who fell into Logan Paul at Trump’s inauguration

Comedian Theo Von made a name for himself on MTV’s Road Rules and went viral earlier this week for falling into the lap of YouTuber Logan Paul at Donald Trump’s inauguration.

Joe Rogan endorses Donald Trump on eve of US election

Rogan and his podcast are especially popular among men - a key demographic for Trump.

.css-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}Global Impact | US presidential elections looms, with impact to be felt across Asia

In this week’s issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we look at the latest ahead of Tuesday’s vote, including its potential implications for the Asia-Pacific region.

Johnson floats, then walks back repeal of bipartisan chip law Trump attacked

The Republican leader ‘apologised profusely’ for his initial comments on the popular programme, a fellow congressman said.

‘A big deal’: what Biden’s largest Taiwan arms package says about US intentions

The US$2 billion deal includes an advanced air defence system that has been used by Ukraine to counter Russian attacks.

Meet pro-Trump comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, who just insulted Puerto Rico

He called Puerto Rico ‘a floating island of garbage in the middle of the ocean’ before insulting Latinos, and Jewish and Black people – and even the Trump campaign distanced itself from the comments.

Michelle Obama admits fear that Trump could retake White House

‘Why is this race even close?’ the former US first lady asked as campaigned for Democrat US presidential candidate Kamala Harris.

Trump visits Texas to tape Joe Rogan podcast, attack Harris on immigration

The Republican nominee says the US is being treated like a ‘garbage can for the rest of the world to dump the people that they don’t want’.

Fiery Harris uses combative Fox News interview to claim break from Biden

The Democratic White House candidate tackled questions on immigration and said her presidency would not be a continuation of the incumbent’s.

Gen Z audiences are more interested in watching Friends than lovers

Gen Zers are more lonely than other generations, thanks to social media and Covid-19, and their viewing habits reflect this: Gen Zers prefer watching stories about platonic friends and friend groups.

Who is the US No 1 podcaster Joe Rogan’s ‘hot’ low-key wife, Jessica Ditzel?

She was a cocktail waitress and model, has two degrees, and married America’s most-listened-to podcaster in 2009 – they share two kids, and Rogan is also stepfather to her child Kayja Rose

Global audiences suspicious of AI-powered newsrooms, report finds

Consumers are suspicious about the use of AI to create news content, particularly for sensitive subjects such as politics.

How ‘cancelled’ comedian Shane Gillis made a comeback, from SNL to Netflix

After being dropped by SNL in 2019 due to offensive remarks, Gillis has found success despite controversy, recently hosting an episode on the show and releasing new Netflix series Tires

What do these 5 former athletes look like after retirement?

Intense training – and ripped bodies – are part and parcel of being a professional athlete … but after retirement, anything can happen, including new career and a quiet life

‘Master hater’? Who is behind the Donald Trump-endorsed Libs of TikTok?

Libs of TikTok, aka Chaya Raichik, has mastered the art of being a hater on the internet, wrote the kids’ book No More Secrets: The Candy Cavern and is on an Oklahoma library media advisory committee

In Scotland, online misgendering ‘could be investigated’ under new law

The legislation has raised concerns about a potential chilling of free speech.

My Take | How I learned to love those stories predicting a China or US collapse

Doom and gloom warnings about the two economies resemble zombie apocalypse films, offering cheap thrills for a short time, if nothing else.

Harrison on retirement, Seksan super fight, Joe Rogan’s love of ONE Championship

Muay Thai star had to withdraw from ONE Fight Night 18 bout with John Lineker because of knee trouble, considered retirement and says he wants Seksan Or Kwanmuang clash.

Who is Jay Shetty, podcaster and life coach to Hollywood’s biggest stars?

With Hollywood pals from Eva Longoria to Jennifer Lopez, Jay Shetty is the British life coach and former monk taking the US by storm, episode by episode

Beyond gay: 40 celebrities you didn’t know were LGBT, from Miley to Gaga

From Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris and Will Smith’s kid Willow, to Billie Eilish and Miley Cyrus, and actors on Euphoria and Heartstopper

How Joe Rogan earned his US$120 million net worth, from podcasting to acting

While Joe Rogan’s controversial views have seen him cancelled by many, The Joe Rogan Experience podcast makes the 56-year-old plenty of money – as do his comedy specials and UFC work

Meet Alex Cooper, the bold female voice behind the podcast Call Her Daddy

Unafraid to broach any topic, Alex Cooper has become the voice of a generation through her candid podcast Call Her Daddy – so what else do we know about the woman behind the multimillion-dollar show?

Opinion | Simulation hypothesis is really a proof for the existence of God

Global Impact | US presidential elections looms, with impact to be felt across Asia