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Joe Rogan

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

Born

11 Aug 1967

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Entertainment

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Media personality

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11 November, 2024

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

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

US presidential election 2024

Joe Rogan endorses Donald Trump on eve of US election

5 Nov 2024 - 11:33AM

US presidential election 2024

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

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

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

Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks at a campaign rally for democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris at the Wings Event Center, in Kalamazoo, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024.(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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

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

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

Friends is popular with Gen Z viewers because it depicts friendship. Photo: NBC

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

Who is Joe Rogan’s wife Jessica Ditzel, to whom he’s been married since 2009? Photos: @Shabooty/X, AP

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

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

Princess Charlene of Monaco and Mike Tyson look quite different after their retirements. Photos: @palaisprincierdemonaco, @miketyson/Instagram, Getty Images

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

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

Liam Harrison is coming to the end of his career in the ring. Photo: ONE Championship

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

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

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

Joe Rogan is a comedian, podcaster and UFC commentator, and has even been an actor. Photo: Getty Images

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

Alex Cooper is one of the most famous and successful female podcasters in the world. Photo: @alexandracooper/Instagram

Icons and Influencers

Is Alix Earle the next Addison Rae? Everything to know about the TikTok star

There’s a rising TikTok star to watch and it’s not Addison Rae, the D’Amelio sisters or Emma Chamberlain – here’s what to know about 22-year-old Alix Earle

22 Oct 2023 - 4:00AMvideocam

ONE Championship

Chatri invites Joe Rogan to commentate Muay Thai event in ONE

ONE Championship chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong tells UFC commentator to ‘give me a call’.

1 Oct 2023 - 6:55PMvideocam

ONE Championship

ONE: Rogan hails Rodtang vs Superlek fight as ‘two masters of the art’

Joe Rogan lauds ONE Championship as CEO Chatri Sityodtong touts ‘100 million viewers’ for Friday Fights 34 main event.

25 Sep 2023 - 10:17AMvideocam

Rodtang and Superlek show respect before the fight starts. Photo: ONE Championship

Britain

Russell Brand a product of a UK comedy scene that’s ‘riddled with misogyny’

The claims show that misogyny still ‘evident in all aspects of society, and definitely reflected on the UK comedy circuit’, an observer says.

19 Sep 2023 - 1:00AM

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Zhang Weili ‘might be the GOAT’, Rogan says, as UFC boss plots China return

UFC president Dana White ‘very happy to hear’ Zhang Weili’s win over Amanda Lemos racked up 1.9 billion views on Chinese social media in a matter of hours.

20 Aug 2023 - 4:07PM

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Rogan praises O’Malley for ‘perfect’ right hand in UFC title win – ‘like McGregor’

UFC commentary team laud new bantamweight champion after stunning victory over Aljamain Sterling, say ‘comparisons with Conor McGregor will only grow’,

20 Aug 2023 - 4:31PM

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