<p>A British broadcaster has revealed that late <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/first-harry-potter-book-was-renamed-in-the-us-because-americans-wouldnt-understand-original-title" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Harry Potter</a> star Rob Knox's murder will be made the subject of a new documentary about knife crime.</p> <p>As reported by <a href="https://variety.com/2021/film/news/harry-potter-actor-murdered-robert-knox-documentary-1235107204/">Variety</a>, Woodcut International has boarded (K)nox: The Rob Knox Story which follows the tragic death of the 18-year-old, who was stabbed and killed just days after filming his role in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.</p> <p>The young actor played Marcus Belby, a member of the 'Slug Club' who Harry dines with. He ended up appearing in the beloved movie posthumously.</p> <p>The film will examine the issue of knife violence in the UK and will include interviews with castmates Jim Broadbent, Ray Winstone, and Tom Felton - as well as archive interviews with Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson.</p> <p>[[twitterwidget||https://twitter.com/RobKnoxFilm/status/1613159014103228416]]</p> <p>Knox was murdered by 22-year-old Karl Bishop - who was charged and sentenced to 20 years in prison - in south-east London while protecting his younger brother.</p> <p>Before his untimely passing, the actor had appeared in Keira Knightley's film King Arthur and had reportedly been signed up to continue his role as Marcus Belby in the Potter franchise.</p> <p>The powerful documentary - which will be directed by Aaron Truss and exec-produced by Joe Acre - will be delivering a strong anti-knife crime message by taking a closer look into Knox's life before his sudden death, showing the police inquiry into the case and the eventual conviction of his killer.</p> <p>In addition to this, <a href="https://variety.com/2021/film/news/harry-potter-actor-murdered-robert-knox-documentary-1235107204/">Variety</a> shared that the <a href="https://www.robknox.org/">Rob Knox Foundation</a> - which is a charity set up in the actor’s honor - will also produce alongside Nick Kenton and exec producer Koulla Anastasi for Woodcut International.</p> <p>"We at the Rob Knox Foundation are extremely happy to be partnering with Woodcut International and look forward to our journey together," Truss said.</p> <p>"Not only have Woodcut been involved with some great documentaries like 'Damilola: Death of a Ten-Year-Old,' but they also understand the need for a film like this in today’s society," he continued. "Knife crime especially in the U.K. is worse than ever, so we hope that this film will make an impact on people’s attitudes towards this horrific culture.”</p> <p><img class="wp-image-1263190963 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/01/GAWH9F.jpg" alt="" width="2536" height="1936" />[[imagecaption|| Rob Knox's funeral. Credit: PA Images / Alamy]]</p> <p>According to <a href="https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/20230112161622/harry-potter-star-death-subject-itv-documentary/">Hello Magazine</a>, at the time of Bishop's sentencing, Mr. Justice Bean said: "You are at present a highly dangerous man. There is plainly a very significant risk to the public of serious harm caused by your committing further specified offenses of violence.</p> <p>"I do not think it is proved that you intended to kill Robert Knox. The truth is that you simply could not care less whether you killed him or not… When you learned that you had killed Rob your only response was to say, 'Yeah sweet.' Your lack of regret, let alone remorse, was truly chilling," he added.</p> <p>The publication also added that after the actor's death, Daniel Radcliffe wrote a heartwarming letter to him which read: "Dear Rob, We are all proud to have known you and devastated to have lost you. It is terrible just to write this note. Rest in peace, Dan xxx."</p> <p>Rupert Grint also penned a touching letter to his co-star, writing: "Rob, It was an honor to have known you and whenever I’m on the Southend strip I’ll be thinking of you. Rest in peace mate."</p> <p>The documentary (K)nox: The Rob Knox Story will be released on ITVX on February 23.</p> <h6>Featured image credit: PA Images / Alamy</h6>

Film & TV

Tragic story of 'Harry Potter' star's horrific murder to be told in new documentary

<p>TLC's new show MILF Manor has been receiving intense criticism online and we're not really shocked after seeing the first episode.</p> <p>Now, we've seen our fair share of questionable TV shows over the years, but the latest one that's got everyone talking might just be the absolute worst.</p> <p>MILF Manor follows "eight confident and strong-minded women [who] leave home for the chance to find love" in paradise, according to a description by TLC.</p> <p>While the premise might sound like any other typical reality TV show, there's a dramatic twist to this particular tale... the toy boys that they'll be trying to win over are each other's <em>sons</em>.</p> <p>[[youtubewidget||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l88M7qMkyjA]]</p> <p>The first episode of the new series premiered on Sunday and showcased a bunch of hot moms strutting around in an exotic villa while they waited for their potential lovers to make an appearance but much to their dismay - and ours too - all the contestants turned out to be their sons.</p> <p>In one segment, we were treated to a game wherein all the MILFs (which stands for Mother I'd Like To F***, for those of you that might not be aware of the crude term which found fame from the American Pie movies) had to cop a feel of the boys' chests and abs to try and figure out which one was their son - yeah, it's as vomit-inducing as it sounds.</p> <p>In another part, one of the moms admitted to having slept with her son's best friend which, judging by his reaction, he was unaware of. And if the trailer is anything to go by, it's only set to get worse as we gear up for a whole string of follow-up episodes filled with awkward flirting and unpleasant get-togethers.</p> <p>[[youtubewidget||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6593Q9Brg4]]</p> <p>Of course, Twitter was having a field day with the content.</p> <p>Many expressed their absolute horror at the fact such a show could be aired on TV, especially on a network that prides itself on "learning."</p> <p>"I thought I had a high tolerance for trashy reality TV but I’m afraid I’ve met my match with Milf Manor," wrote one unimpressed user.</p> <p>"The very essence of this great nation we call America can be distilled down to the fact that tonight a show called MILF Manor premiered on a channel called The Learning Channel," pointed out another.</p> <p>A third added: "MILF MANOR IS THE DARKEST THING I HAVE EVER SEEN ON TELEVISION OH MY EFFING GOD."</p> <p>[[twitterwidget||https://twitter.com/rhettmc/status/1614889460805795842]]</p> <p>[[twitterwidget||https://twitter.com/froggneal/status/1614857389274025984]]</p> <p>[[twitterwidget||https://twitter.com/laurenonline/status/1615547481521065984]]</p> <p>Others couldn't help but bring up the great man himself - Sigmund Freud - who is probably turning in his grave right now.</p> <p>"Just heard about Milf Manor," wrote this user, alongside a meme of the Austrian psychologist with the caption: "He can't keep getting away with this!"</p> <p>"RIP Freud u would've loved Milf Manor," this user also tweeted.</p> <p>[[twitterwidget||https://twitter.com/_eye_zick/status/1614862380206559233]]</p> <p>[[twitterwidget||https://twitter.com/oliviuuuuhh/status/1617685971646181377]]</p> <p>Another Twitter user pointed out something extremely interesting, stating: "If the genders were reversed, this would've never happened," to which another user responded: "Pitching a version of MILF Manor where it's 10 dads going on 9 dates each and then talking to each other about how hot the women are before the reveal that they've all dated each other's daughters. Sure it would end in violence, but maybe they'd think twice about creepy age gaps."</p> <p>[[twitterwidget||https://twitter.com/kjxoxo/status/1616915756297371651]]</p> <p>I mean, why not give it a shot? If MILF Manor can make it onto global television, anything can.</p> <h6>Featured Image Credit: Seemanta Dutta / Alamy</h6>

New TLC show 'Milf Manor' dubbed 'the darkest thing on television'

<p>Drew Barrymore has gotten candid about how she was ghosted after a recent date.</p> <p>The 47-year-old TV host and actress was appearing on Jay Shetty's popular podcast <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1yFUlmrNvFz1WPJjEd98aT?si=7102fef1f73c40e0&nd=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">On Purpose</a> where she spoke openly about her dating history, societal expectations of love, and how to let go of unproductive relationships.</p> <p>One of her stories included how she was ghosted by a recent romantic interest shortly after their first date.</p> <p><a href="https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Ghosting" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Urban Dictionary</a> defines 'ghosting' as: "When a person cuts off all communication with their friends or the person they're dating, with zero warning or notice beforehand. You'll mostly see them avoiding friends' phone calls, social media, and avoiding them in public."</p> <p>[[instagramwidget||https://www.instagram.com/p/CoNUqFgAdD9/]]</p> <p>Barrymore revealed that this particular situation helped her learn a valuable lesson about getting ghosted, recounting the incident to Shetty. "I went on a date with this guy. I thought it was the best date. I mean it really was.</p> <p>"We made a plan for that weekend and we were texting back and forth and it was so cute, and I was like, I really like him. What a nice guy. I was attracted to him. I loved his job because he was in the news business and I love news, and I'm like, 'oh my god this is so cool.'"</p> <p>"I never heard from him again. I guess that's what you call getting ghosted. I was like, whoah, that is so, that is so weird. OK," the mom-of-two added.</p> <p><img class="size-large wp-image-1263178936" src="https://img.vt.co/2022/11/2JE58BP-1024x683.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="683" />[[imagecaption|| Credit: ZUMA Press Wire / Alamy]]</p> <p>Also during the podcast, the Charlie's Angels actress became emotional when talkng about her love life, especially following her split from ex-husband Will Kopelman in 2016. "I'm really good at giving [love] to my daughters and to my friends, but I've noticed how much of my history with the romantic space, I am so stuck, and I'm the person who doesn't want to be stuck," she explained.</p> <p>"I want to know what work I can do to take my walls down, believe and trust," adding that she was "still scared, or nervous."</p> <p>[[youtubewidget||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqoPCBnpfSI]]</p> <p>Following her split from Kopelman, Barrymore revealed that she'd <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/drew-barrymore-is-officially-dating-again-after-revealing-she-hasnt-had-sex-in-years" target="_blank" rel="noopener">not been intimate with another person in six years</a>, announcing in December 2022 that she'd finally be dipping her toe in the dating pool again after a lengthy hiatus.</p> <p>Earlier that year, Barrymore was transparent about the anxiety she feels when dating, telling <a href="https://people.com/tv/drew-barrymore-cripplingly-difficult-year-and-how-she-triumphed-cover-story/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PEOPLE</a>: "I love being with my friends and I love being alone, where does dating fit in? [...] Every once in a while, I'll go on a date because it's a very human, natural thing to do. I've gone on dates where I'm like, 'Oh my God, why did I say yes to dinner? Because we haven't ordered yet, and I don't want to be here.'"</p> <h6>Featured image credit: Erik Pendzich / Alamy</h6>

Celebrity

Drew Barrymore reveals she was 'ghosted' after recent date

<p>Britney Spears has taken to social media to praise Pamela Anderson's sons for standing by their mom amid the release of the former Baywatch star's Netflix documentary.</p> <p>Anderson, 55, has been the subject of numerous headlines lately following the release of Pamela, A Love Story - the documentary centered on her life and career as an actress, model, activist, and mother.</p> <p>Since its release on January 31, many people have praised the Canadian-American personality for the raw and unflinching glimpse into her life - especially as she touches upon being objectified and sl*t-shamed by the media following the leak of her personal tape with then-husband Tommy Lee.</p> <p>Viewers of the two-hour doc have taken to social media to commend Anderson. One person took to Twitter to post a video of one of her sons praising his mother for her strength and bravery at the documentary's premiere, writing: "Britney's sons could stand to learn a thing or two from Pamela Anderson's sons."</p> <p>[[twitterwidget||https://twitter.com/KingLilibet/status/1620571691595468801]]</p> <p>In the video, Anderson's son Brandon Lee, 26, was seen standing next to his mother at the premiere, telling reporters: "You know, I've never met a woman as brave as my mother.</p> <p>"I think a lot of sons would say that but I truly mean that [...] She's been a bulldog protecting me and my brother my whole life."</p> <p>Evidently, 41-year-old Spears must have seen the short clip, as she took to Instagram in a now-deleted post to comment on Anderson's recent documentary. Adding in a caption underneath a black and white image of children playing with chalk on a sidewalk, the mom-of-two wrote: "I'm such a fan of Pamela Anderson. She was the only sex icon at one time in America and she still is!!!"</p> <p>"I really respect the fact that her children stood up for her relating to the fact that people were trying to sell her story from the past!!! They said 'why the hell bring up things that happened 20 years ago if that really messed up my mom???' Referring to the embarrassing subject being sold in a comedic TV comparison ... he's right!!! He went on to say because of the embarrassment she went through a very dark period in her life..." she added, referring to recent Hulu series Pam & Tommy starring Lily James and Sebastian Stan.</p> <p>"I mean when I read THAT, I was like DAMN!!! With 4 documentaries released about me last year with people I adore speaking about my past!!! THAT alone was almost as hard as what I went through in my past," Britney continued.</p> <p>She then briefly mentioned how her father, Jamie, and brother, Bryan, had taken advantage of her during her conservatorship, concluding her post by writing: "So Pamela gave me an understanding that people should support you exactly where you are in that moment of your life..."</p> <p><img class="wp-image-1263193162 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-04-at-15.39.08.png" alt="" width="1124" height="1098" />[[imagecaption|| Credit: Instagram.com]]</p> <p>Britney's now-deleted post comes after the 'Baby, One More Time' singer <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/britney-spears-announces-shes-now-an-atheist-due-to-how-her-sons-have-treated-her">spoke out about her son's comments</a> about her sharing nude photos on social media.</p> <p>Since the start of her career, Anderson was portrayed as a sex symbol and bombshell, often not given serious acting parts due to the way she looked. During the documentary, Anderson's other son Dylan, 25, described how he believed the Pam & Tommy Hulu series was done in poor taste.</p> <p>"Why bring something up from 20 years ago that you know f***ed someone up? The worst part of her life and making a semi-comedy out of it didn't make sense," he stated.</p> <p>Lily James, who portrayed Anderson in the series, reportedly wrote a letter to the former Playboy model prior to the series being released. In an interview with <a href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-us/porter/article-137ca24c03ea7828" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Net-A-Porter</a>, James stated: "I was very hopeful that we would be in touch right up until we started filming ... My sole intention was to take care of the story and to play Pamela authentically."</p> <p>Anderson then told <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/13/opinion/sunday/pamela-anderson-pamela-and-tommy.html?unlocked_article_code=MaNkShYZ5jWpW7VaqXX01HYEo12o95SuJRUR8AiIQfRY5LI_teV91g8jEYm-gwSf7wScCz7EiXt4LP4m6wY76ygfB_ilpx9nhFpSN0iu1JiaXex_DbswuamN9vilHa_Su9DxgY823cB_WDxp4XCIcroV499PliHuahr5Ln2vr2kHd_BKhLpjc2REQQO54T2R7uiDRL3xrEJ4Rgj3KtNNKOrN3pWLl0s_8hZIUiXNWlKEDQ4g-7dSgrfq2ruX2A4BRYfxoVP119kCvyuXxhOkeCcS73lja-GjRz5UHwE3XW-sl0V2q2KUIMTIG9exUeJdw2jGvRchOrGNr7irKdXthExraaGT4WfjrGrD9f8-jAEDrw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The New York Times</a> in January that she'd never read the letter, stating: "It was already hurtful enough the first time. It's like one of those things where you're going, 'Really? People are still capitalizing off that thing?'"</p> <h6>Featured image credit: Hyperstar / Alamy</h6>

Britney Spears praises Pamela Anderson's sons for standing by their mom

<p>Taylor Swift has revealed that she will be dropping her eighth studio album, Folklore, at midnight tonight.</p> <p>The 10-time Grammy Award-winner is also premiering the music video for her new single, 'Cardigan', later this evening.</p> <p>Revealing the news to her 86.5 million Twitter followers, Swift accompanied the tweet with two images - one of her standing in a forest, and the other a written message to her fans.</p> <p><img class="size-full wp-image-12604664" src="https://img.vt.co/2020/07/f0e044f2-pa-54213970.jpg" alt="" width="391" height="512" />[[imagecaption|| Credit: PA Images]]</p> <p>Swift captioned the post:</p> <blockquote><p><em>"Surprise Hugging face Tonight at midnight I’ll be releasing my 8th studio album, folklore; an entire brand new album of songs I’ve poured all of my whims, dreams, fears, and musings into. Pre-order at https://store.taylorswift.com"</em></p></blockquote> <p>[[twitterwidget||https://twitter.com/taylorswift13/status/1286270136006184960]]</p> <p>In the written message to her Swifties, the 30-year-old chart-topper wrote: "Most of the things I had planned this summer didn't end up happening, but there is something I hadn't planned that DID happen. And that is my 8th studio album Folklore. Surprise!</p> <p>"Tonight at midnight, I'll be releasing my entire brand new album of songs I've poured all of my whims, dreams, fears, and musings into.</p> <p>"I wrote and recorded this music in isolation but got to collaborate with some music heroes of mine; Aaron Dessner (who has co-written or produced 11 of the 16 songs), Bon Iver (who co-wrote and was kind enough to sing on one with me), William Bowery (who co-wrote two with me) and Jack Antonoff (who is basically musical family at this point).</p> <p>"Engineered by Laura Sisk and Jon Low, mixed by Serban Ghenea & Jon Low. The album photos were shot by the amazing Beth Garrabrant.</p> <p>"Before this year, I probably would've overthought when to release this music at the 'perfect' time, but the times we're living in keep reminding me that nothing is guaranteed.</p> <p>"My gut is telling me that if you make something you love, you should just put it out into the world. That's the side of uncertainty I can get on board with.</p> <p>"Love you guys so much."</p> <p>Swift also announced on Instagram she will be premiering the music video for her new single, 'Cardigan', tonight.</p> <p>[[instagramwidget||https://www.instagram.com/p/CC--mL3jpx3/]]</p> <p>Along with a photo from the new video, she wrote: "The music video for 'Cardigan' will premiere tonight, which I wrote/directed. A million thank you’s to my brilliant, bad ass video team - cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto, producer Jil Hardin, executive producer Rebecca Skinner, AD Joe ‘Oz’ Osbourne, editor Chancler Haynes, special effects wizards David Lebensfeld & Grant Miller, and set designer Ethan Tobman.</p> <p>"The entire shoot was overseen by a medical inspector, everyone wore masks, stayed away from each other, and I even did my own hair, makeup, and styling."</p> <p>In addition, Swift also revealed the track-list for her new album, which can be seen below:</p> <p>[[instagramwidget||https://www.instagram.com/p/CC--BUtDjav/]]</p> <p>Swift's last studio album, Lover, was released on August 23, 2019, and reached number one on the Billboard 200 chart.</p> <p>It looks like 2020 just got a little bit better.</p>

Taylor Swift is releasing her new album tonight

A mom was left in tears after a school teacher made fun of her son's name and said that it was for a dog and not a little boy.

As reported by <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/mum-burst-tears-after-teacher-28006118">The Mirror</a>, the doting parent said she no longer wants the teacher around her son and is currently thinking about reporting the educator to the school's headmaster.

The incident happened while the mom's sister collected the four-year-old from school because she had to go to her dentist appointment.

The sister explained that she overheard the teacher's entire conversation about the boy's name and echoed it back to the mother as soon as she dropped her nephew off at home.

[caption id="attachment_1263189841" align="aligncenter" width="2560"]<img class="wp-image-1263189841 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/01/W8GH5R-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="2560" height="2412" /> The aunt overheard the teacher's comment after school. Credit: PBH Images / Alamy[/caption]

According to the outlet, the story was posted on Reddit, with the boy's auntie writing: "My sister is extremely family orientated and spent the entire summer getting her son ready for school."

"He was excited about going to school. He really enjoyed nursery and made a lot of friends, who he always speaks about and wants to hang out with after school," she continued.

The aunt revealed that the parent put special effort into prepping for his first year by buying a lunch box and school uniform, adding that the boy "really enjoyed his first week" and "said he really liked his new teacher".

However, when she stood outside the school gates to pick up her nephew and her own kids, she unintentionally eavesdropped on a conversation with two teachers in a classroom.

"Everybody was now with their parents and the teachers had gone back inside the classroom but they left the door and windows open and I could just about hear their conversation," she explained.

"I overheard them talking about the children in their classrooms and whether any of them are 'bad', and I overheard my nephew's teacher say 'no but one of mine has a dog's name,'" the aunt added.

[caption id="attachment_1263189843" align="aligncenter" width="2560"]<img class="wp-image-1263189843 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/01/E9WMM1-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="2560" height="1704" /> The teacher said that Benji is a dog's name. Credit: Survivalphotos / Alamy[/caption]

The shocked and "disgusted" aunt revealed that the child in question was Benji - her nephew - and said she was thankful he was not "paying any attention and didn't hear them".

As soon as she arrived at Benji's mom's house, she told her about the entire situation and said that her sister ended up crying.

"I told her straight away and she burst out into tears. She is now thinking about going in and speaking to the head about it. But she is not at all confrontational so she is still in two minds about this. She is distraught. I feel so bad for her," she said.

What do you guys think the mother should do after this situation? Comment down below!
<h6>Featured image credit: New England Pix / Alamy</h6>

<p>A mom was left in tears after a school teacher made fun of her son's name and said that it was for a dog and not a little boy.</p>
<p>As reported by <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/mum-burst-tears-after-teacher-28006118">The Mirror</a>, the doting parent said she no longer wants the teacher around her son and is currently thinking about reporting the educator to the school's headmaster.</p>
<p>The incident happened while the mom's sister collected the four-year-old from school because she had to go to her dentist appointment.</p>
<p>The sister explained that she overheard the teacher's entire conversation about the boy's name and echoed it back to the mother as soon as she dropped her nephew off at home.</p>
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 The aunt overheard the teacher's comment after school. Credit: PBH Images / Alamy</h1>
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<p>According to the outlet, the story was posted on Reddit, with the boy's auntie writing: "My sister is extremely family orientated and spent the entire summer getting her son ready for school."</p>
<p>"He was excited about going to school. He really enjoyed nursery and made a lot of friends, who he always speaks about and wants to hang out with after school," she continued.</p>
<p>The aunt revealed that the parent put special effort into prepping for his first year by buying a lunch box and school uniform, adding that the boy "really enjoyed his first week" and "said he really liked his new teacher".</p>
<p>However, when she stood outside the school gates to pick up her nephew and her own kids, she unintentionally eavesdropped on a conversation with two teachers in a classroom.</p>
<p>"Everybody was now with their parents and the teachers had gone back inside the classroom but they left the door and windows open and I could just about hear their conversation," she explained.</p>
<p>"I overheard them talking about the children in their classrooms and whether any of them are 'bad', and I overheard my nephew's teacher say 'no but one of mine has a dog's name,'" the aunt added.</p>
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 The teacher said that Benji is a dog's name. Credit: Survivalphotos / Alamy</h1>
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<p>The shocked and "disgusted" aunt revealed that the child in question was Benji - her nephew - and said she was thankful he was not "paying any attention and didn't hear them".</p>
<p>As soon as she arrived at Benji's mom's house, she told her about the entire situation and said that her sister ended up crying.</p>
<p>"I told her straight away and she burst out into tears. She is now thinking about going in and speaking to the head about it. But she is not at all confrontational so she is still in two minds about this. She is distraught. I feel so bad for her," she said.</p>
<p>What do you guys think the mother should do after this situation? Comment down below!</p>
<h2>Featured image credit: New England Pix / Alamy</h2>


Mom 'bursts into tears' after teacher says her son has a 'dog's name'

A British broadcaster has revealed that late <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/first-harry-potter-book-was-renamed-in-the-us-because-americans-wouldnt-understand-original-title" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Harry Potter</a> star Rob Knox's murder will be made the subject of a new documentary about knife crime.

As reported by <a href="https://variety.com/2021/film/news/harry-potter-actor-murdered-robert-knox-documentary-1235107204/">Variety</a>, Woodcut International has boarded (K)nox: The Rob Knox Story which follows the tragic death of the 18-year-old, who was stabbed and killed just days after filming his role in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

The young actor played Marcus Belby, a member of the 'Slug Club' who Harry dines with. He ended up appearing in the beloved movie posthumously.

The film will examine the issue of knife violence in the UK and will include interviews with castmates Jim Broadbent, Ray Winstone, and Tom Felton - as well as archive interviews with Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson.

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Knox was murdered by 22-year-old Karl Bishop - who was charged and sentenced to 20 years in prison - in south-east London while protecting his younger brother.

Before his untimely passing, the actor had appeared in Keira Knightley's film King Arthur and had reportedly been signed up to continue his role as Marcus Belby in the Potter franchise.

The powerful documentary - which will be directed by Aaron Truss and exec-produced by Joe Acre - will be delivering a strong anti-knife crime message by taking a closer look into Knox's life before his sudden death, showing the police inquiry into the case and the eventual conviction of his killer.

In addition to this, <a href="https://variety.com/2021/film/news/harry-potter-actor-murdered-robert-knox-documentary-1235107204/">Variety</a> shared that the <a href="https://www.robknox.org/">Rob Knox Foundation</a> - which is a charity set up in the actor’s honor - will also produce alongside Nick Kenton and exec producer Koulla Anastasi for Woodcut International.

"We at the Rob Knox Foundation are extremely happy to be partnering with Woodcut International and look forward to our journey together," Truss said.

"Not only have Woodcut been involved with some great documentaries like 'Damilola: Death of a Ten-Year-Old,' but they also understand the need for a film like this in today’s society," he continued. "Knife crime especially in the U.K. is worse than ever, so we hope that this film will make an impact on people’s attitudes towards this horrific culture.”

[caption id="attachment_1263190963" align="aligncenter" width="2536"]<img class="wp-image-1263190963 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/01/GAWH9F.jpg" alt="" width="2536" height="1936" /> Rob Knox's funeral. Credit: PA Images / Alamy[/caption]

According to <a href="https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/20230112161622/harry-potter-star-death-subject-itv-documentary/">Hello Magazine</a>, at the time of Bishop's sentencing, Mr. Justice Bean said: "You are at present a highly dangerous man. There is plainly a very significant risk to the public of serious harm caused by your committing further specified offenses of violence.

"I do not think it is proved that you intended to kill Robert Knox. The truth is that you simply could not care less whether you killed him or not… When you learned that you had killed Rob your only response was to say, 'Yeah sweet.' Your lack of regret, let alone remorse, was truly chilling," he added.

The publication also added that after the actor's death, Daniel Radcliffe wrote a heartwarming letter to him which read: "Dear Rob, We are all proud to have known you and devastated to have lost you. It is terrible just to write this note. Rest in peace, Dan xxx."

Rupert Grint also penned a touching letter to his co-star, writing: "Rob, It was an honor to have known you and whenever I’m on the Southend strip I’ll be thinking of you. Rest in peace mate."

The documentary (K)nox: The Rob Knox Story will be released on ITVX on February 23.
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<p>A British broadcaster has revealed that late <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/first-harry-potter-book-was-renamed-in-the-us-because-americans-wouldnt-understand-original-title" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Harry Potter</a> star Rob Knox's murder will be made the subject of a new documentary about knife crime.</p>
<p>As reported by <a href="https://variety.com/2021/film/news/harry-potter-actor-murdered-robert-knox-documentary-1235107204/">Variety</a>, Woodcut International has boarded (K)nox: The Rob Knox Story which follows the tragic death of the 18-year-old, who was stabbed and killed just days after filming his role in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.</p>
<p>The young actor played Marcus Belby, a member of the 'Slug Club' who Harry dines with. He ended up appearing in the beloved movie posthumously.</p>
<p>The film will examine the issue of knife violence in the UK and will include interviews with castmates Jim Broadbent, Ray Winstone, and Tom Felton - as well as archive interviews with Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson.</p>
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<p>Knox was murdered by 22-year-old Karl Bishop - who was charged and sentenced to 20 years in prison - in south-east London while protecting his younger brother.</p>
<p>Before his untimely passing, the actor had appeared in Keira Knightley's film King Arthur and had reportedly been signed up to continue his role as Marcus Belby in the Potter franchise.</p>
<p>The powerful documentary - which will be directed by Aaron Truss and exec-produced by Joe Acre - will be delivering a strong anti-knife crime message by taking a closer look into Knox's life before his sudden death, showing the police inquiry into the case and the eventual conviction of his killer.</p>
<p>In addition to this, <a href="https://variety.com/2021/film/news/harry-potter-actor-murdered-robert-knox-documentary-1235107204/">Variety</a> shared that the <a href="https://www.robknox.org/">Rob Knox Foundation</a> - which is a charity set up in the actor’s honor - will also produce alongside Nick Kenton and exec producer Koulla Anastasi for Woodcut International.</p>
<p>"We at the Rob Knox Foundation are extremely happy to be partnering with Woodcut International and look forward to our journey together," Truss said.</p>
<p>"Not only have Woodcut been involved with some great documentaries like 'Damilola: Death of a Ten-Year-Old,' but they also understand the need for a film like this in today’s society," he continued. "Knife crime especially in the U.K. is worse than ever, so we hope that this film will make an impact on people’s attitudes towards this horrific culture.”</p>
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<p>According to <a href="https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/20230112161622/harry-potter-star-death-subject-itv-documentary/">Hello Magazine</a>, at the time of Bishop's sentencing, Mr. Justice Bean said: "You are at present a highly dangerous man. There is plainly a very significant risk to the public of serious harm caused by your committing further specified offenses of violence.</p>
<p>"I do not think it is proved that you intended to kill Robert Knox. The truth is that you simply could not care less whether you killed him or not… When you learned that you had killed Rob your only response was to say, 'Yeah sweet.' Your lack of regret, let alone remorse, was truly chilling," he added.</p>
<p>The publication also added that after the actor's death, Daniel Radcliffe wrote a heartwarming letter to him which read: "Dear Rob, We are all proud to have known you and devastated to have lost you. It is terrible just to write this note. Rest in peace, Dan xxx."</p>
<p>Rupert Grint also penned a touching letter to his co-star, writing: "Rob, It was an honor to have known you and whenever I’m on the Southend strip I’ll be thinking of you. Rest in peace mate."</p>
<p>The documentary (K)nox: The Rob Knox Story will be released on ITVX on February 23.</p>
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TLC's new show MILF Manor has been receiving intense criticism online and we're not really shocked after seeing the first episode.

Now, we've seen our fair share of questionable TV shows over the years, but the latest one that's got everyone talking might just be the absolute worst.

MILF Manor follows "eight confident and strong-minded women [who] leave home for the chance to find love" in paradise, according to a description by TLC.

While the premise might sound like any other typical reality TV show, there's a dramatic twist to this particular tale... the toy boys that they'll be trying to win over are each other's <em>sons</em>.

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The first episode of the new series premiered on Sunday and showcased a bunch of hot moms strutting around in an exotic villa while they waited for their potential lovers to make an appearance but much to their dismay - and ours too - all the contestants turned out to be their sons.

In one segment, we were treated to a game wherein all the MILFs (which stands for Mother I'd Like To F***, for those of you that might not be aware of the crude term which found fame from the American Pie movies) had to cop a feel of the boys' chests and abs to try and figure out which one was their son - yeah, it's as vomit-inducing as it sounds.

In another part, one of the moms admitted to having slept with her son's best friend which, judging by his reaction, he was unaware of. And if the trailer is anything to go by, it's only set to get worse as we gear up for a whole string of follow-up episodes filled with awkward flirting and unpleasant get-togethers.

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Of course, Twitter was having a field day with the content.

Many expressed their absolute horror at the fact such a show could be aired on TV, especially on a network that prides itself on "learning."

"I thought I had a high tolerance for trashy reality TV but I’m afraid I’ve met my match with Milf Manor," wrote one unimpressed user.

"The very essence of this great nation we call America can be distilled down to the fact that tonight a show called MILF Manor premiered on a channel called The Learning Channel," pointed out another.

A third added: "MILF MANOR IS THE DARKEST THING I HAVE EVER SEEN ON TELEVISION OH MY EFFING GOD."

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Others couldn't help but bring up the great man himself - Sigmund Freud - who is probably turning in his grave right now.

"Just heard about Milf Manor," wrote this user, alongside a meme of the Austrian psychologist with the caption: "He can't keep getting away with this!"

"RIP Freud u would've loved Milf Manor," this user also tweeted.

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Another Twitter user pointed out something extremely interesting, stating: "If the genders were reversed, this would've never happened," to which another user responded: "Pitching a version of MILF Manor where it's 10 dads going on 9 dates each and then talking to each other about how hot the women are before the reveal that they've all dated each other's daughters. Sure it would end in violence, but maybe they'd think twice about creepy age gaps."

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I mean, why not give it a shot? If MILF Manor can make it onto global television, anything can.
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<p>TLC's new show MILF Manor has been receiving intense criticism online and we're not really shocked after seeing the first episode.</p>
<p>Now, we've seen our fair share of questionable TV shows over the years, but the latest one that's got everyone talking might just be the absolute worst.</p>
<p>MILF Manor follows "eight confident and strong-minded women [who] leave home for the chance to find love" in paradise, according to a description by TLC.</p>
<p>While the premise might sound like any other typical reality TV show, there's a dramatic twist to this particular tale... the toy boys that they'll be trying to win over are each other's <em>sons</em>.</p>
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<p>The first episode of the new series premiered on Sunday and showcased a bunch of hot moms strutting around in an exotic villa while they waited for their potential lovers to make an appearance but much to their dismay - and ours too - all the contestants turned out to be their sons.</p>
<p>In one segment, we were treated to a game wherein all the MILFs (which stands for Mother I'd Like To F***, for those of you that might not be aware of the crude term which found fame from the American Pie movies) had to cop a feel of the boys' chests and abs to try and figure out which one was their son - yeah, it's as vomit-inducing as it sounds.</p>
<p>In another part, one of the moms admitted to having slept with her son's best friend which, judging by his reaction, he was unaware of. And if the trailer is anything to go by, it's only set to get worse as we gear up for a whole string of follow-up episodes filled with awkward flirting and unpleasant get-togethers.</p>
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<p>Of course, Twitter was having a field day with the content.</p>
<p>Many expressed their absolute horror at the fact such a show could be aired on TV, especially on a network that prides itself on "learning."</p>
<p>"I thought I had a high tolerance for trashy reality TV but I’m afraid I’ve met my match with Milf Manor," wrote one unimpressed user.</p>
<p>"The very essence of this great nation we call America can be distilled down to the fact that tonight a show called MILF Manor premiered on a channel called The Learning Channel," pointed out another.</p>
<p>A third added: "MILF MANOR IS THE DARKEST THING I HAVE EVER SEEN ON TELEVISION OH MY EFFING GOD."</p>
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<p>Others couldn't help but bring up the great man himself - Sigmund Freud - who is probably turning in his grave right now.</p>
<p>"Just heard about Milf Manor," wrote this user, alongside a meme of the Austrian psychologist with the caption: "He can't keep getting away with this!"</p>
<p>"RIP Freud u would've loved Milf Manor," this user also tweeted.</p>
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<p>Another Twitter user pointed out something extremely interesting, stating: "If the genders were reversed, this would've never happened," to which another user responded: "Pitching a version of MILF Manor where it's 10 dads going on 9 dates each and then talking to each other about how hot the women are before the reveal that they've all dated each other's daughters. Sure it would end in violence, but maybe they'd think twice about creepy age gaps."</p>
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<p>I mean, why not give it a shot? If MILF Manor can make it onto global television, anything can.</p>
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Drew Barrymore has gotten candid about how she was ghosted after a recent date.

The 47-year-old TV host and actress was appearing on Jay Shetty's popular podcast <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1yFUlmrNvFz1WPJjEd98aT?si=7102fef1f73c40e0&amp;nd=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">On Purpose</a> where she spoke openly about her dating history, societal expectations of love, and how to let go of unproductive relationships.

One of her stories included how she was ghosted by a recent romantic interest shortly after their first date.

<a href="https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Ghosting" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Urban Dictionary</a> defines 'ghosting' as: "When a person cuts off all communication with their friends or the person they're dating, with zero warning or notice beforehand. You'll mostly see them avoiding friends' phone calls, social media, and avoiding them in public."

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Barrymore revealed that this particular situation helped her learn a valuable lesson about getting ghosted, recounting the incident to Shetty. "I went on a date with this guy. I thought it was the best date. I mean it really was.

"We made a plan for that weekend and we were texting back and forth and it was so cute, and I was like, I really like him. What a nice guy. I was attracted to him. I loved his job because he was in the news business and I love news, and I'm like, 'oh my god this is so cool.'"

"I never heard from him again. I guess that's what you call getting ghosted. I was like, whoah, that is so, that is so weird. OK," the mom-of-two added.

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Also during the podcast, the Charlie's Angels actress became emotional when talkng about her love life, especially following her split from ex-husband Will Kopelman in 2016. "I'm really good at giving [love] to my daughters and to my friends, but I've noticed how much of my history with the romantic space, I am so stuck, and I'm the person who doesn't want to be stuck," she explained.

"I want to know what work I can do to take my walls down, believe and trust," adding that she was "still scared, or nervous."

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Following her split from Kopelman, Barrymore revealed that she'd <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/drew-barrymore-is-officially-dating-again-after-revealing-she-hasnt-had-sex-in-years" target="_blank" rel="noopener">not been intimate with another person in six years</a>, announcing in December 2022 that she'd finally be dipping her toe in the dating pool again after a lengthy hiatus.

Earlier that year, Barrymore was transparent about the anxiety she feels when dating, telling <a href="https://people.com/tv/drew-barrymore-cripplingly-difficult-year-and-how-she-triumphed-cover-story/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PEOPLE</a>: "I love being with my friends and I love being alone, where does dating fit in? [...] Every once in a while, I'll go on a date because it's a very human, natural thing to do. I've gone on dates where I'm like, 'Oh my God, why did I say yes to dinner? Because we haven't ordered yet, and I don't want to be here.'"
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<p>Drew Barrymore has gotten candid about how she was ghosted after a recent date.</p>
<p>The 47-year-old TV host and actress was appearing on Jay Shetty's popular podcast <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1yFUlmrNvFz1WPJjEd98aT?si=7102fef1f73c40e0&amp;nd=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">On Purpose</a> where she spoke openly about her dating history, societal expectations of love, and how to let go of unproductive relationships.</p>
<p>One of her stories included how she was ghosted by a recent romantic interest shortly after their first date.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Ghosting" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Urban Dictionary</a> defines 'ghosting' as: "When a person cuts off all communication with their friends or the person they're dating, with zero warning or notice beforehand. You'll mostly see them avoiding friends' phone calls, social media, and avoiding them in public."</p>
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<p>Barrymore revealed that this particular situation helped her learn a valuable lesson about getting ghosted, recounting the incident to Shetty. "I went on a date with this guy. I thought it was the best date. I mean it really was.</p>
<p>"We made a plan for that weekend and we were texting back and forth and it was so cute, and I was like, I really like him. What a nice guy. I was attracted to him. I loved his job because he was in the news business and I love news, and I'm like, 'oh my god this is so cool.'"</p>
<p>"I never heard from him again. I guess that's what you call getting ghosted. I was like, whoah, that is so, that is so weird. OK," the mom-of-two added.</p>
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<p>Also during the podcast, the Charlie's Angels actress became emotional when talkng about her love life, especially following her split from ex-husband Will Kopelman in 2016. "I'm really good at giving [love] to my daughters and to my friends, but I've noticed how much of my history with the romantic space, I am so stuck, and I'm the person who doesn't want to be stuck," she explained.</p>
<p>"I want to know what work I can do to take my walls down, believe and trust," adding that she was "still scared, or nervous."</p>
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<p>Following her split from Kopelman, Barrymore revealed that she'd <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/drew-barrymore-is-officially-dating-again-after-revealing-she-hasnt-had-sex-in-years" target="_blank" rel="noopener">not been intimate with another person in six years</a>, announcing in December 2022 that she'd finally be dipping her toe in the dating pool again after a lengthy hiatus.</p>
<p>Earlier that year, Barrymore was transparent about the anxiety she feels when dating, telling <a href="https://people.com/tv/drew-barrymore-cripplingly-difficult-year-and-how-she-triumphed-cover-story/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PEOPLE</a>: "I love being with my friends and I love being alone, where does dating fit in? [...] Every once in a while, I'll go on a date because it's a very human, natural thing to do. I've gone on dates where I'm like, 'Oh my God, why did I say yes to dinner? Because we haven't ordered yet, and I don't want to be here.'"</p>
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Nicola Bulley's family and friends have questioned the Lancashire police's theory that the mother-of-two could have fallen into a river and drowned while walking her dog.

The 45-year-old - a mortgage advisor, per her <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-bulley-408a4921b/?originalSubdomain=uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LinkedIn</a> - had just dropped her two daughters off at school and was walking her springer spaniel near the River Wyre in St. Michael's, Lancashire, on January 27.

She'd sent a text to a friend at 08:57AM that morning to organize a playdate for their daughters, and soon after had logged onto a Microsoft Teams call for work at 09:01AM.

At 09:30AM the call ended - although Nicola did not log off from the call - and at 10:30AM her phone was <a href="https://vt.co/news/haunting-video-captures-nicola-bulleys-movements-before-she-vanished" target="_blank" rel="noopener">found on a bench beside the river</a>, as well as her dog, who appeared extremely distressed.

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The UK has been rocked by news of her disappearance since it broke, as details surrounding what happened to the mom-of-two remain unclear.

In the wake of her disappearance, Lancashire police revealed that one of their working hypotheses is that Nicola had <a href="https://vt.co/news/missing-mother-nicola-bulley-believed-to-have-fallen-in-river-police-say" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fallen into the River Wyre</a> and that this was "not suspicious but a tragic case of a missing person".

It was also reported that <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/police-search-river-and-seal-off-scene-in-hunt-for-missing-dog-walker-nicola-bulley" target="_blank" rel="noopener">specialist diving teams</a> continued their attempts to trace Bulley by returning to the river bank by the bench with a 20-foot-long probe attached to an underwater camera this week.

Extensive search parties also involved drones, helicopters, and dogs. On Thursday (February 2), a specialist underwater unit carrying oxygen tanks and long yellow cables dressed in black scoured the 18-foot-deep water.

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On Friday (February 3), Nicola's sister Louise Cunningham took to Facebook to address the Lancashire police's theory that her sister had drowned, writing: "Off the back of the latest Police media update, please can I add there is no evidence whatsoever that she has gone into the river, it’s just a theory.

"Everyone needs to keep an open mind as not all CCTV and leads have been investigated fully, the police confirmed the case is far from over," she added (via <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/02/04/nicola-bulleys-family-friends-fell-river-police-latest/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Telegraph</a>).

Nicola's friend, Emma White, also harbored doubts about the police hypothesis, saying that it had been based on "limited information."

She stated: "When we are talking about a life we can't base it on a hypothesis - surely we need this factual evidence. That's what the family and all of us are holding on to - that we are sadly no further on than last Friday. We still have no evidence, and that's why we're out together in force.

"You don't base life on a hypothesis," she also noted.

Another friend of the family posted a lengthy statement on Facebook blasting those making inappropriate comments surrounding Bulley's disappearance. She further added several points about Nicola, including that she walks the same route "regularly," and that she is an "incredibly strong swimmer."

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Our thoughts are with the family, friends, and colleagues of Nicola Bulley at his difficult time.
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<p>Nicola Bulley's family and friends have questioned the Lancashire police's theory that the mother-of-two could have fallen into a river and drowned while walking her dog.</p>
<p>The 45-year-old - a mortgage advisor, per her <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-bulley-408a4921b/?originalSubdomain=uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LinkedIn</a> - had just dropped her two daughters off at school and was walking her springer spaniel near the River Wyre in St. Michael's, Lancashire, on January 27.</p>
<p>She'd sent a text to a friend at 08:57AM that morning to organize a playdate for their daughters, and soon after had logged onto a Microsoft Teams call for work at 09:01AM.</p>
<p>At 09:30AM the call ended - although Nicola did not log off from the call - and at 10:30AM her phone was <a href="https://vt.co/news/haunting-video-captures-nicola-bulleys-movements-before-she-vanished" target="_blank" rel="noopener">found on a bench beside the river</a>, as well as her dog, who appeared extremely distressed.</p>
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<p>The UK has been rocked by news of her disappearance since it broke, as details surrounding what happened to the mom-of-two remain unclear.</p>
<p>In the wake of her disappearance, Lancashire police revealed that one of their working hypotheses is that Nicola had <a href="https://vt.co/news/missing-mother-nicola-bulley-believed-to-have-fallen-in-river-police-say" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fallen into the River Wyre</a> and that this was "not suspicious but a tragic case of a missing person".</p>
<p>It was also reported that <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/police-search-river-and-seal-off-scene-in-hunt-for-missing-dog-walker-nicola-bulley" target="_blank" rel="noopener">specialist diving teams</a> continued their attempts to trace Bulley by returning to the river bank by the bench with a 20-foot-long probe attached to an underwater camera this week.</p>
<p>Extensive search parties also involved drones, helicopters, and dogs. On Thursday (February 2), a specialist underwater unit carrying oxygen tanks and long yellow cables dressed in black scoured the 18-foot-deep water.</p>
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<p>On Friday (February 3), Nicola's sister Louise Cunningham took to Facebook to address the Lancashire police's theory that her sister had drowned, writing: "Off the back of the latest Police media update, please can I add there is no evidence whatsoever that she has gone into the river, it’s just a theory.</p>
<p>"Everyone needs to keep an open mind as not all CCTV and leads have been investigated fully, the police confirmed the case is far from over," she added (via <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/02/04/nicola-bulleys-family-friends-fell-river-police-latest/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Telegraph</a>).</p>
<p>Nicola's friend, Emma White, also harbored doubts about the police hypothesis, saying that it had been based on "limited information."</p>
<p>She stated: "When we are talking about a life we can't base it on a hypothesis - surely we need this factual evidence. That's what the family and all of us are holding on to - that we are sadly no further on than last Friday. We still have no evidence, and that's why we're out together in force.</p>
<p>"You don't base life on a hypothesis," she also noted.</p>
<p>Another friend of the family posted a lengthy statement on Facebook blasting those making inappropriate comments surrounding Bulley's disappearance. She further added several points about Nicola, including that she walks the same route "regularly," and that she is an "incredibly strong swimmer."</p>
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<p>Our thoughts are with the family, friends, and colleagues of Nicola Bulley at his difficult time.</p>
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A woman has finally married the love of her life - 43 years after her mom pressured her to end her interracial relationship with a Black man.

Jeanne Gustavson, 69, and her new husband Stephen Watts, 73, recently spoke to <a href="https://people.com/human-interest/woman-marries-man-43-years-after-pressure-to-end-interracial-relationship-real-life-love/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PEOPLE</a> magazine about their love story, where they detailed how racial differences had forced them to end their relationship during the 1970s.

Initially, the pair fell for each other in 1971 when Jeanne was a junior and Stephen a senior at Loyola University in Chicago.

"He was very striking," Jeanne said of Stephen. "Extremely handsome, dressed impeccably, always a gentleman - everything you'd want in a boyfriend," she added.

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Sadly, Jeanne's mother did not approve of her relationship with Stephen as he is African American. She even met with the university's Dean to request that the two lovebirds be kept apart, but they managed to continue dating for seven years.

However, Jeanne eventually landed a nursing job when she graduated from university, requiring her to take a long commute to work, where she was given late shifts. This posed many difficulties for the couple, as Stephen didn't own a car. As such, the pair were unable to see each other.

"I was completely overwhelmed by everything," Jeanne recalled. "The family issue was always weighing on me because it fractured the relationship between my mother and myself forever. She was always my mother and I always loved her, but it affected our relationship for the rest of my life."

While they had thought about marriage, Jeanne and Stephen eventually realized it would be far to difficult, given the lack of support from Jeanne's family. "I would've lost my entire family," she said. "I knew that if I did marry him, I probably wouldn't see my family again."

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Then, one night, Jeanne broke up with Stephen during a telephone call, where she told him she loved him but could no longer continue seeing him. In the interview, Jeanne stated that she has always regretted the phone call, which forced the pair to cease talking for several decades, <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/steve-hartman-on-the-road-jeanne-gustavson-steve-watts-love/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CBS</a> detailed.

Jeanne then went on to marry someone else, eventually divorcing him. She began searching for Stephen, eventually locating the mailing address for his niece. Putting pen to paper, she wrote her a note, with Stephen's niece informing Jeanne that he was living in a nursing home.

[caption id="attachment_1263193151" align="aligncenter" width="1535"]<img class="wp-image-1263193151 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/couple-married-image.jpg" alt="" width="1535" height="800" /> Jeanne eventually found the mailing address for Stephen's niece. Credit: De Visu / Alamy[/caption]

In May 2021, Jeanne called the nursing home where Stephen was living after she he didn't respond to a letter she wrote him, but a nurse informed her that he was unable to speak on the phone. "Being a nurse, immediately, I started thinking of different things that might be wrong with him, where he couldn't write to me. I made a decision to go to Chicago to see Steve. I had to have resolution," she said.

Finally, they saw each other for the first time in decades, with Stephen immediately recognizing Jeanne.

After suffering two strokes and losing a leg, as well as being homeless in Chicago at one point, he had been at the nursing home for 18 years. Both had been married but neither had children.

In October 2022, the pair got married in front of 650 guests at their home in Oregon. "We can spend the rest of our lives together making plans. I gladly took his last name. I've wanted it for a long time," Jeanne said.

Congratulations to the happy couple! This truly is a love story that can bring a tear to anyone's eye.
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<p>A woman has finally married the love of her life - 43 years after her mom pressured her to end her interracial relationship with a Black man.</p>
<p>Jeanne Gustavson, 69, and her new husband Stephen Watts, 73, recently spoke to <a href="https://people.com/human-interest/woman-marries-man-43-years-after-pressure-to-end-interracial-relationship-real-life-love/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PEOPLE</a> magazine about their love story, where they detailed how racial differences had forced them to end their relationship during the 1970s.</p>
<p>Initially, the pair fell for each other in 1971 when Jeanne was a junior and Stephen a senior at Loyola University in Chicago.</p>
<p>"He was very striking," Jeanne said of Stephen. "Extremely handsome, dressed impeccably, always a gentleman - everything you'd want in a boyfriend," she added.</p>
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<p>Sadly, Jeanne's mother did not approve of her relationship with Stephen as he is African American. She even met with the university's Dean to request that the two lovebirds be kept apart, but they managed to continue dating for seven years.</p>
<p>However, Jeanne eventually landed a nursing job when she graduated from university, requiring her to take a long commute to work, where she was given late shifts. This posed many difficulties for the couple, as Stephen didn't own a car. As such, the pair were unable to see each other.</p>
<p>"I was completely overwhelmed by everything," Jeanne recalled. "The family issue was always weighing on me because it fractured the relationship between my mother and myself forever. She was always my mother and I always loved her, but it affected our relationship for the rest of my life."</p>
<p>While they had thought about marriage, Jeanne and Stephen eventually realized it would be far to difficult, given the lack of support from Jeanne's family. "I would've lost my entire family," she said. "I knew that if I did marry him, I probably wouldn't see my family again."</p>
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<p>Then, one night, Jeanne broke up with Stephen during a telephone call, where she told him she loved him but could no longer continue seeing him. In the interview, Jeanne stated that she has always regretted the phone call, which forced the pair to cease talking for several decades, <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/steve-hartman-on-the-road-jeanne-gustavson-steve-watts-love/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CBS</a> detailed.</p>
<p>Jeanne then went on to marry someone else, eventually divorcing him. She began searching for Stephen, eventually locating the mailing address for his niece. Putting pen to paper, she wrote her a note, with Stephen's niece informing Jeanne that he was living in a nursing home.</p>
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<p>In May 2021, Jeanne called the nursing home where Stephen was living after she he didn't respond to a letter she wrote him, but a nurse informed her that he was unable to speak on the phone. "Being a nurse, immediately, I started thinking of different things that might be wrong with him, where he couldn't write to me. I made a decision to go to Chicago to see Steve. I had to have resolution," she said.</p>
<p>Finally, they saw each other for the first time in decades, with Stephen immediately recognizing Jeanne.</p>
<p>After suffering two strokes and losing a leg, as well as being homeless in Chicago at one point, he had been at the nursing home for 18 years. Both had been married but neither had children.</p>
<p>In October 2022, the pair got married in front of 650 guests at their home in Oregon. "We can spend the rest of our lives together making plans. I gladly took his last name. I've wanted it for a long time," Jeanne said.</p>
<p>Congratulations to the happy couple! This truly is a love story that can bring a tear to anyone's eye.</p>
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Woman marries love of her life - 43 years after mom pressured her to end interracial relationship

Britney Spears has taken to social media to praise Pamela Anderson's sons for standing by their mom amid the release of the former Baywatch star's Netflix documentary.

Anderson, 55, has been the subject of numerous headlines lately following the release of Pamela, A Love Story - the documentary centered on her life and career as an actress, model, activist, and mother.

Since its release on January 31, many people have praised the Canadian-American personality for the raw and unflinching glimpse into her life - especially as she touches upon being objectified and sl*t-shamed by the media following the leak of her personal tape with then-husband Tommy Lee.

Viewers of the two-hour doc have taken to social media to commend Anderson. One person took to Twitter to post a video of one of her sons praising his mother for her strength and bravery at the documentary's premiere, writing: "Britney's sons could stand to learn a thing or two from Pamela Anderson's sons."

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In the video, Anderson's son Brandon Lee, 26, was seen standing next to his mother at the premiere, telling reporters: "You know, I've never met a woman as brave as my mother.

"I think a lot of sons would say that but I truly mean that [...] She's been a bulldog protecting me and my brother my whole life."

Evidently, 41-year-old Spears must have seen the short clip, as she took to Instagram in a now-deleted post to comment on Anderson's recent documentary. Adding in a caption underneath a black and white image of children playing with chalk on a sidewalk, the mom-of-two wrote: "I'm such a fan of Pamela Anderson. She was the only sex icon at one time in America and she still is!!!"

"I really respect the fact that her children stood up for her relating to the fact that people were trying to sell her story from the past!!! They said 'why the hell bring up things that happened 20 years ago if that really messed up my mom???' Referring to the embarrassing subject being sold in a comedic TV comparison ... he's right!!! He went on to say because of the embarrassment she went through a very dark period in her life..." she added, referring to recent Hulu series Pam &amp; Tommy starring Lily James and Sebastian Stan.

"I mean when I read THAT, I was like DAMN!!! With 4 documentaries released about me last year with people I adore speaking about my past!!! THAT alone was almost as hard as what I went through in my past," Britney continued.

She then briefly mentioned how her father, Jamie, and brother, Bryan, had taken advantage of her during her conservatorship, concluding her post by writing: "So Pamela gave me an understanding that people should support you exactly where you are in that moment of your life..."

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Britney's now-deleted post comes after the 'Baby, One More Time' singer <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/britney-spears-announces-shes-now-an-atheist-due-to-how-her-sons-have-treated-her">spoke out about her son's comments</a> about her sharing nude photos on social media.

Since the start of her career, Anderson was portrayed as a sex symbol and bombshell, often not given serious acting parts due to the way she looked. During the documentary, Anderson's other son Dylan, 25, described how he believed the Pam &amp; Tommy Hulu series was done in poor taste.

"Why bring something up from 20 years ago that you know f***ed someone up? The worst part of her life and making a semi-comedy out of it didn't make sense," he stated.

Lily James, who portrayed Anderson in the series, reportedly wrote a letter to the former Playboy model prior to the series being released. In an interview with <a href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-us/porter/article-137ca24c03ea7828" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Net-A-Porter</a>, James stated: "I was very hopeful that we would be in touch right up until we started filming ... My sole intention was to take care of the story and to play Pamela authentically."

Anderson then told <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/13/opinion/sunday/pamela-anderson-pamela-and-tommy.html?unlocked_article_code=MaNkShYZ5jWpW7VaqXX01HYEo12o95SuJRUR8AiIQfRY5LI_teV91g8jEYm-gwSf7wScCz7EiXt4LP4m6wY76ygfB_ilpx9nhFpSN0iu1JiaXex_DbswuamN9vilHa_Su9DxgY823cB_WDxp4XCIcroV499PliHuahr5Ln2vr2kHd_BKhLpjc2REQQO54T2R7uiDRL3xrEJ4Rgj3KtNNKOrN3pWLl0s_8hZIUiXNWlKEDQ4g-7dSgrfq2ruX2A4BRYfxoVP119kCvyuXxhOkeCcS73lja-GjRz5UHwE3XW-sl0V2q2KUIMTIG9exUeJdw2jGvRchOrGNr7irKdXthExraaGT4WfjrGrD9f8-jAEDrw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The New York Times</a> in January that she'd never read the letter, stating: "It was already hurtful enough the first time. It's like one of those things where you're going, 'Really? People are still capitalizing off that thing?'"
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<p>Britney Spears has taken to social media to praise Pamela Anderson's sons for standing by their mom amid the release of the former Baywatch star's Netflix documentary.</p>
<p>Anderson, 55, has been the subject of numerous headlines lately following the release of Pamela, A Love Story - the documentary centered on her life and career as an actress, model, activist, and mother.</p>
<p>Since its release on January 31, many people have praised the Canadian-American personality for the raw and unflinching glimpse into her life - especially as she touches upon being objectified and sl*t-shamed by the media following the leak of her personal tape with then-husband Tommy Lee.</p>
<p>Viewers of the two-hour doc have taken to social media to commend Anderson. One person took to Twitter to post a video of one of her sons praising his mother for her strength and bravery at the documentary's premiere, writing: "Britney's sons could stand to learn a thing or two from Pamela Anderson's sons."</p>
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<p>In the video, Anderson's son Brandon Lee, 26, was seen standing next to his mother at the premiere, telling reporters: "You know, I've never met a woman as brave as my mother.</p>
<p>"I think a lot of sons would say that but I truly mean that [...] She's been a bulldog protecting me and my brother my whole life."</p>
<p>Evidently, 41-year-old Spears must have seen the short clip, as she took to Instagram in a now-deleted post to comment on Anderson's recent documentary. Adding in a caption underneath a black and white image of children playing with chalk on a sidewalk, the mom-of-two wrote: "I'm such a fan of Pamela Anderson. She was the only sex icon at one time in America and she still is!!!"</p>
<p>"I really respect the fact that her children stood up for her relating to the fact that people were trying to sell her story from the past!!! They said 'why the hell bring up things that happened 20 years ago if that really messed up my mom???' Referring to the embarrassing subject being sold in a comedic TV comparison ... he's right!!! He went on to say because of the embarrassment she went through a very dark period in her life..." she added, referring to recent Hulu series Pam &amp; Tommy starring Lily James and Sebastian Stan.</p>
<p>"I mean when I read THAT, I was like DAMN!!! With 4 documentaries released about me last year with people I adore speaking about my past!!! THAT alone was almost as hard as what I went through in my past," Britney continued.</p>
<p>She then briefly mentioned how her father, Jamie, and brother, Bryan, had taken advantage of her during her conservatorship, concluding her post by writing: "So Pamela gave me an understanding that people should support you exactly where you are in that moment of your life..."</p>
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<p>Britney's now-deleted post comes after the 'Baby, One More Time' singer <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/britney-spears-announces-shes-now-an-atheist-due-to-how-her-sons-have-treated-her">spoke out about her son's comments</a> about her sharing nude photos on social media.</p>
<p>Since the start of her career, Anderson was portrayed as a sex symbol and bombshell, often not given serious acting parts due to the way she looked. During the documentary, Anderson's other son Dylan, 25, described how he believed the Pam &amp; Tommy Hulu series was done in poor taste.</p>
<p>"Why bring something up from 20 years ago that you know f***ed someone up? The worst part of her life and making a semi-comedy out of it didn't make sense," he stated.</p>
<p>Lily James, who portrayed Anderson in the series, reportedly wrote a letter to the former Playboy model prior to the series being released. In an interview with <a href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-us/porter/article-137ca24c03ea7828" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Net-A-Porter</a>, James stated: "I was very hopeful that we would be in touch right up until we started filming ... My sole intention was to take care of the story and to play Pamela authentically."</p>
<p>Anderson then told <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/13/opinion/sunday/pamela-anderson-pamela-and-tommy.html?unlocked_article_code=MaNkShYZ5jWpW7VaqXX01HYEo12o95SuJRUR8AiIQfRY5LI_teV91g8jEYm-gwSf7wScCz7EiXt4LP4m6wY76ygfB_ilpx9nhFpSN0iu1JiaXex_DbswuamN9vilHa_Su9DxgY823cB_WDxp4XCIcroV499PliHuahr5Ln2vr2kHd_BKhLpjc2REQQO54T2R7uiDRL3xrEJ4Rgj3KtNNKOrN3pWLl0s_8hZIUiXNWlKEDQ4g-7dSgrfq2ruX2A4BRYfxoVP119kCvyuXxhOkeCcS73lja-GjRz5UHwE3XW-sl0V2q2KUIMTIG9exUeJdw2jGvRchOrGNr7irKdXthExraaGT4WfjrGrD9f8-jAEDrw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The New York Times</a> in January that she'd never read the letter, stating: "It was already hurtful enough the first time. It's like one of those things where you're going, 'Really? People are still capitalizing off that thing?'"</p>
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Lisa Rinna has wowed fans on social media after she took to the runway at Copenhagen Fashion Week.

The 59-year-old Real Housewives of Beverley Hills star ensured that jaws were on the floor when she took to the catwalk at Rotate's Autumn/Winter 2023 show.

The reality TV icon strutted her stuff while wearing a plunging black bodysuit teamed, pointed pumps, and leopard print coat - all while sporting a funky 80s mohawk hairstyle.

Taking to Instagram to share videos of her epic runway walk, Rinna thanked Rotate founders Thora Valdimars and Jeanette Friis Madsen, before proudly proclaiming that it was "Copenhagen time".
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Watch Rinna completely own the runway below:</strong></p>
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And after sharing the stunning photos and videos with her 3.5 million followers,

One doting fan commented: "Is there anyone else more iconic?"

"You look amazing! I wish I looked like you when I'm your age," another fan wrote, "but I know it takes a lot of work! Your body is gorgeous!"

A third added: "You are such an inspiration!"

Others simply posted one-word comments like "wow", "slay", and "iconic", among a slew of fire emojis.

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Footage of the runway walk was also shared by Vogue Netherlands on TikTok, where even more fans continued to flood Rinna with compliments. "She is 59 years old she looks great for her age," one TikTok user wrote, before another added: "People forget she’s way more than a housewife".

Sadly, fans of RHOBH were devastated to learn that Rinner will not be returning to the popular reality show after delighting our screens for eight seasons.

Last month, Rinna told <a href="https://people.com/tv/lisa-rinna-leaves-the-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PEOPLE</a> in a statement: "This is the longest job I have held in my 35 year career and I am grateful to everyone at Bravo and all those involved in the series.

"It has been a fun eight-year run and I am excited for what is to come!"

It was then reported that Bravo - the network behind the hit show - had mutually decided that Rinna would not be returning for the show's next season.

Rinna first joined RHOBH back in 2014 when the show was in its fifth season.

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Despite being involved in many iconic moments, she is perhaps best remembered for her steadfast defense of her husband, Clash of the Titans star Harry Hamlin. In fact, on one occasion, she was seen smashing a wine glass after Hamlin was brought up during an argument with co-star Kim Richards.
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<p>Lisa Rinna has wowed fans on social media after she took to the runway at Copenhagen Fashion Week.</p>
<p>The 59-year-old Real Housewives of Beverley Hills star ensured that jaws were on the floor when she took to the catwalk at Rotate's Autumn/Winter 2023 show.</p>
<p>The reality TV icon strutted her stuff while wearing a plunging black bodysuit teamed, pointed pumps, and leopard print coat - all while sporting a funky 80s mohawk hairstyle.</p>
<p>Taking to Instagram to share videos of her epic runway walk, Rinna thanked Rotate founders Thora Valdimars and Jeanette Friis Madsen, before proudly proclaiming that it was "Copenhagen time".</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Watch Rinna completely own the runway below:</strong></p>
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<p>One doting fan commented: "Is there anyone else more iconic?"</p>
<p>"You look amazing! I wish I looked like you when I'm your age," another fan wrote, "but I know it takes a lot of work! Your body is gorgeous!"</p>
<p>A third added: "You are such an inspiration!"</p>
<p>Others simply posted one-word comments like "wow", "slay", and "iconic", among a slew of fire emojis.</p>
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<p>Footage of the runway walk was also shared by Vogue Netherlands on TikTok, where even more fans continued to flood Rinna with compliments. "She is 59 years old she looks great for her age," one TikTok user wrote, before another added: "People forget she’s way more than a housewife".</p>
<p>Sadly, fans of RHOBH were devastated to learn that Rinner will not be returning to the popular reality show after delighting our screens for eight seasons.</p>
<p>Last month, Rinna told <a href="https://people.com/tv/lisa-rinna-leaves-the-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PEOPLE</a> in a statement: "This is the longest job I have held in my 35 year career and I am grateful to everyone at Bravo and all those involved in the series.</p>
<p>"It has been a fun eight-year run and I am excited for what is to come!"</p>
<p>It was then reported that Bravo - the network behind the hit show - had mutually decided that Rinna would not be returning for the show's next season.</p>
<p>Rinna first joined RHOBH back in 2014 when the show was in its fifth season.</p>
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<p>Despite being involved in many iconic moments, she is perhaps best remembered for her steadfast defense of her husband, Clash of the Titans star Harry Hamlin. In fact, on one occasion, she was seen smashing a wine glass after Hamlin was brought up during an argument with co-star Kim Richards.</p>
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Lisa Rinna showered with praise as she walks runway aged 59

Food influencer and chef Salt Bae has found himself in hot water again, this time for being recorded feeding a wanted billionaire fugitive in a recent video.

The Turkish celebrity - who skyrocketed to fame with an infamous video of himself sprinkling salt flamboyantly on a steak - hasn't been in the public's good books lately, especially after he caused a stir by <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/fans-hit-out-at-salt-bae-for-touching-the-world-cup-trophy-after-argentina-beat-france" target="_blank" rel="noopener">grabbing the FIFA World Cup Trophy</a> following Argentina's momentous win in December last year.

At the time, Salt Bae - whose real name is Nusret Gökçe - posted a series of videos and images of himself to his 50.7 million Instagram followers as he somehow managed to join the winning soccer team on the field just after their win.

Fans of the sport were furious as he was pictured attempting to grab the solid gold trophy from the players, trying in vain to get images of himself alone with the coveted prize.
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Fans were recently left stunned by Salt Bae's real voice:</strong></p>
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The award itself is made from 18-carat gold and is worth a staggering $20 million, according to FIFA. With this in mind, only a select group of people are permitted to touch the trophy - including winners of the World Cup and heads of state, per <a href="https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/articles/fifa-world-cup-tm-trophy-tour-by-coca-cola-kicks-off-global-journey-in-dubai">FIFA</a>'s website.

Following the incident, the saltiness for Gökçe did die down for a while, however, it has been reignited again after the world's most wanted billionaire fugitive was spotted dining at his restaurant, Nusr-Et, in Dubai.

<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11711145/Salt-Bae-feeds-worlds-wanted-fugitive-billionaire-Isabel-dos-Santos-Dubai-restaurant.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Daily Mail</a> reports that 49-year-old Isabel dos Santos - the daughter of former Angolan dictator José Eduardo dos Santos - was seen on social media being fed chunks of steak at the restaurant.

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It is not known if Salt Bae was aware of who his controversial customer was.

Once Africa's richest woman, according to <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/isabel-dos-santos/?sh=6e909cb1523f" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Forbes</a>, global police agency Interpol <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/interpol-confirms-red-notice-angolan-billionaire-isabel-dos-santos-2022-11-30/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reportedly issued a red notice</a> for her back in November following a slew of corruption allegations, asking law authorities across the globe to locate and arrest her.

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Santos' father ruled Angola as the country's President from 1979 to 2017. <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/mfonobongnsehe/2012/02/09/the-five-worst-leaders-in-africa/?sh=562439b4dda2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Forbes</a> also listed him as one of the top five worst leaders in Africa, writing that he led one of the most corrupt regimes in the continent by ignoring the mounting social and economic needs of Angola (where 70% of the nation is reportedly living on less than $2 per day) in favor of growing his personal wealth and silencing his opposition.

He died in July 2022 at the age of 79.

[caption id="attachment_1263193134" align="aligncenter" width="2400"]<img class="wp-image-1263193134 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/D4JRJ6.jpg" alt="" width="2400" height="1817" /> José Eduardo dos Santos led one of Africa's most corrupt regimes. Credit: dpa picture alliance archive / Alamy[/caption]

<a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/28/angolan-court-orders-seizure-of-dos-santoss-assets-lusa-news-agency" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Al Jazeera</a> subsequently detailed that authorities have found evidence that his daughter Isabel allegedly engaged in embezzlement and money laundering.

In December 2022, Angola's Supreme Court ordered the seizure of roughly $1 billion in assets she holds in "all banking institutions."
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<p>Food influencer and chef Salt Bae has found himself in hot water again, this time for being recorded feeding a wanted billionaire fugitive in a recent video.</p>
<p>The Turkish celebrity - who skyrocketed to fame with an infamous video of himself sprinkling salt flamboyantly on a steak - hasn't been in the public's good books lately, especially after he caused a stir by <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/fans-hit-out-at-salt-bae-for-touching-the-world-cup-trophy-after-argentina-beat-france" target="_blank" rel="noopener">grabbing the FIFA World Cup Trophy</a> following Argentina's momentous win in December last year.</p>
<p>At the time, Salt Bae - whose real name is Nusret Gökçe - posted a series of videos and images of himself to his 50.7 million Instagram followers as he somehow managed to join the winning soccer team on the field just after their win.</p>
<p>Fans of the sport were furious as he was pictured attempting to grab the solid gold trophy from the players, trying in vain to get images of himself alone with the coveted prize.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Fans were recently left stunned by Salt Bae's real voice:</strong></p>
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<p>The award itself is made from 18-carat gold and is worth a staggering $20 million, according to FIFA. With this in mind, only a select group of people are permitted to touch the trophy - including winners of the World Cup and heads of state, per <a href="https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/articles/fifa-world-cup-tm-trophy-tour-by-coca-cola-kicks-off-global-journey-in-dubai">FIFA</a>'s website.</p>
<p>Following the incident, the saltiness for Gökçe did die down for a while, however, it has been reignited again after the world's most wanted billionaire fugitive was spotted dining at his restaurant, Nusr-Et, in Dubai.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11711145/Salt-Bae-feeds-worlds-wanted-fugitive-billionaire-Isabel-dos-Santos-Dubai-restaurant.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Daily Mail</a> reports that 49-year-old Isabel dos Santos - the daughter of former Angolan dictator José Eduardo dos Santos - was seen on social media being fed chunks of steak at the restaurant.</p>
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<p>It is not known if Salt Bae was aware of who his controversial customer was.</p>
<p>Once Africa's richest woman, according to <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/isabel-dos-santos/?sh=6e909cb1523f" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Forbes</a>, global police agency Interpol <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/interpol-confirms-red-notice-angolan-billionaire-isabel-dos-santos-2022-11-30/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reportedly issued a red notice</a> for her back in November following a slew of corruption allegations, asking law authorities across the globe to locate and arrest her.</p>
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<p>Santos' father ruled Angola as the country's President from 1979 to 2017. <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/mfonobongnsehe/2012/02/09/the-five-worst-leaders-in-africa/?sh=562439b4dda2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Forbes</a> also listed him as one of the top five worst leaders in Africa, writing that he led one of the most corrupt regimes in the continent by ignoring the mounting social and economic needs of Angola (where 70% of the nation is reportedly living on less than $2 per day) in favor of growing his personal wealth and silencing his opposition.</p>
<p>He died in July 2022 at the age of 79.</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/28/angolan-court-orders-seizure-of-dos-santoss-assets-lusa-news-agency" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Al Jazeera</a> subsequently detailed that authorities have found evidence that his daughter Isabel allegedly engaged in embezzlement and money laundering.</p>
<p>In December 2022, Angola's Supreme Court ordered the seizure of roughly $1 billion in assets she holds in "all banking institutions."</p>
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Salt Bae seen feeding billionaire wanted by Interpol in new video

<strong>UPDATE:</strong> Following the tragic news that a 16-year-old girl had died following a shark attack in Australia, witnesses are now praising a "hero" who attempted to save her.

Per the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11712915/Swan-River-shark-attack-Hero-attempts-rescue-girl-fatal-Fremantle-mauling-near-Perth.html">Daily Mail</a>, witnesses have hailed the actions of a man who bravely jumped into the Swan River in an attempt to save the teen in distress.

Police were informed that the man successfully pulled the teenager out of the water after she was mauled by what is now believed to be a bull shark.

Sadly, paramedics were unable to save her.

Locals say screams were heard before the "hero" jumped into the river. Witnesses add that the teenager's family and friends were in shock as they walked along the side of the river after the man pulled the girl out.

The Daily Mail adds that the teenager succumbed to what has been described as "severe leg injuries".

<strong>ORIGINAL:</strong> A teenager has tragically died after being attacked by a shark while swimming in an Australian river.

The 16-year-old - who has not yet officially been named - was pronounced dead on Saturday (February 4) after she was pulled from the Swan River, which is located in the Perth suburb of Fremantle, Western Australia.

As reported by <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-64523498" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BBC News</a>, Fremantle District Acting Inspector Paul Robinson from the Western Australia Police has revealed that the teen had been riding jet skis with a group of friends prior to the "very, very traumatic" attack occurring.

"It's an extremely traumatic event for everyone involved and everyone who knew the young girl, so I won't be going into the extent of the injuries," Robinson said.

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Robinson added that it is possible the girl had jumped into the water in an attempt to swim with a pod of dolphins that were nearby.

Western Australia Police were then alerted to the incident at around 3:30PM, leading to emergency services rushing to the scene.

The girl's family has been left "absolutely devastated by the news", as people in the area have been warned to take "additional caution" and respect the subsequent beach closures.

[caption id="attachment_1263193168" align="aligncenter" width="1024"]<img class="size-large wp-image-1263193168" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-04-at-15.22.00-1024x630.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="630" /> Beach closers have been set up along the Swan River. Credit: Michael Willis / Alamy[/caption]

The <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11712685/Shark-attack-death-Teenage-girl-dies-mauled-WA.html?ito=social-facebook&amp;fbclid=IwAR1tsFJq-YB5O2C0xsMk4kBqcla4lrzRTs8ZowT7b9gNz1dS5SoMeByZChc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Daily Mail</a> has reported that the girl's death is the first fatal shark attack in the Swan River in more than a century - with the last reported death being that of a 13-year-old boy back in January 1923.

Robinson did address about the rarity of shark attacks during his statements to the press, saying: "It is unusual for a shark to be that far down the river [...] at this point in time an alert has been put out, a shark warning just to let people know this incident has taken place."

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development confirmed on Saturday that it is investigating a "possible shark bite" incident, per the Daily Mail, with a spokesperson adding: "DPIRD is working with local authorities and further information will be provided as it becomes available."

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In 2021, two fatal shark attacks were reported in Australia - this was down from seven in 2020.

Our thoughts go out to the teen's family, loved ones, and anybody else affected by this tragic incident.
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<p><strong>UPDATE:</strong> Following the tragic news that a 16-year-old girl had died following a shark attack in Australia, witnesses are now praising a "hero" who attempted to save her.</p>
<p>Per the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11712915/Swan-River-shark-attack-Hero-attempts-rescue-girl-fatal-Fremantle-mauling-near-Perth.html">Daily Mail</a>, witnesses have hailed the actions of a man who bravely jumped into the Swan River in an attempt to save the teen in distress.</p>
<p>Police were informed that the man successfully pulled the teenager out of the water after she was mauled by what is now believed to be a bull shark.</p>
<p>Sadly, paramedics were unable to save her.</p>
<p>Locals say screams were heard before the "hero" jumped into the river. Witnesses add that the teenager's family and friends were in shock as they walked along the side of the river after the man pulled the girl out.</p>
<p>The Daily Mail adds that the teenager succumbed to what has been described as "severe leg injuries".</p>
<p><strong>ORIGINAL:</strong> A teenager has tragically died after being attacked by a shark while swimming in an Australian river.</p>
<p>The 16-year-old - who has not yet officially been named - was pronounced dead on Saturday (February 4) after she was pulled from the Swan River, which is located in the Perth suburb of Fremantle, Western Australia.</p>
<p>As reported by <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-64523498" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BBC News</a>, Fremantle District Acting Inspector Paul Robinson from the Western Australia Police has revealed that the teen had been riding jet skis with a group of friends prior to the "very, very traumatic" attack occurring.</p>
<p>"It's an extremely traumatic event for everyone involved and everyone who knew the young girl, so I won't be going into the extent of the injuries," Robinson said.</p>
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<p>Robinson added that it is possible the girl had jumped into the water in an attempt to swim with a pod of dolphins that were nearby.</p>
<p>Western Australia Police were then alerted to the incident at around 3:30PM, leading to emergency services rushing to the scene.</p>
<p>The girl's family has been left "absolutely devastated by the news", as people in the area have been warned to take "additional caution" and respect the subsequent beach closures.</p>
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<p>The <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11712685/Shark-attack-death-Teenage-girl-dies-mauled-WA.html?ito=social-facebook&amp;fbclid=IwAR1tsFJq-YB5O2C0xsMk4kBqcla4lrzRTs8ZowT7b9gNz1dS5SoMeByZChc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Daily Mail</a> has reported that the girl's death is the first fatal shark attack in the Swan River in more than a century - with the last reported death being that of a 13-year-old boy back in January 1923.</p>
<p>Robinson did address about the rarity of shark attacks during his statements to the press, saying: "It is unusual for a shark to be that far down the river [...] at this point in time an alert has been put out, a shark warning just to let people know this incident has taken place."</p>
<p>The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development confirmed on Saturday that it is investigating a "possible shark bite" incident, per the Daily Mail, with a spokesperson adding: "DPIRD is working with local authorities and further information will be provided as it becomes available."</p>
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<p>In 2021, two fatal shark attacks were reported in Australia - this was down from seven in 2020.</p>
<p>Our thoughts go out to the teen's family, loved ones, and anybody else affected by this tragic incident.</p>
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Girl, 16, dies after being attacked by shark while 'trying to swim with dolphins'

Fame and Flashdance fans were devastated when news broke of Irene Cara's <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/fame-and-flashdance-singer-irene-cara-dies-at-age-of-63" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sudden death on November 25</a> last year.

The 63-year-old singer and actress had gained a cult following after her smash-hit single 'Fame', which was the theme song of the teen musical drama movie of the same name.

Cara was also renowned for her 1983 song 'Flashdance... What a Feeling,' earning her both a Grammy and an Academy Award the following year, <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/flashdance-singer-irene-cara-cause-of-death-revealed-150645058.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yahoo!</a> detailed.

At the time of her passing, Cara's publicist Judith A Moose made an announcement on Twitter, revealing that she had passed away at her home in Largo, Florida.

"This is the absolute worst part of being a publicist. I can't believe I've had to write this, let alone release the news. Please share your thoughts and memories of Irene. I'll be reading each and every one of them and know she'll be smiling from Heaven. She adored her fans," Moose wrote.

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Accompanying her tweet was a post of Cara with text that read: "It is with profound sadness that on behalf of her family that I announce the passing of Irene Cara. The Academy Award-winning actress, singer, songwriter, and producer passed away in her Florida home. Her cause of death is currently unknown and will be released when information is available."

"Irene's family has requested privacy as they process their grief. She was a beautifully gifted soul whose legacy will live forever through her music and films. Funeral services are pending and a memorial for her fans will be planned at a future date," the post concluded.

Now, the Pinella County Medical Examiner has released Cara's cause of death, revealing that she had died from hypertension and high cholesterol. In documents obtained by <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2023/02/02/flashdance-fame-singer-irene-cara-died-death-cause-high-blood-pressure-cholesterol/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TMZ</a>, Cara's official cause of death is Arteriosclerotic and Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease. The report also noted that she had been a diabetic.

Speaking of the success of the Fame movie, Cara told <a href="https://www.songwriteruniverse.com/irene-cara-interview-2018.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Songwriter Universe</a> in 2018: "I was asked to play Coco as a singer and dancer. So they cast me to play Coco, and also to sing the main theme song for the film. The movie was shot about six blocks from my apartment. So working on the movie felt very much like home."

After Cara's passing, Flashdance actress Jennifer Beals took to Instagram to pay tribute to the late singer, writing: "Thank you brilliant Irene for your open heart and your fearless triple threat talent. It took a beautiful dreamer to write and perform the soundtracks for those who dare to dream."

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Debbie Allen - who starred in the TV version of Fame - took to Twitter to send her condolences. "<span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0">My Heart Is Broken [...] [Irene Cara]</span><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"> was such a gifted and beautiful genius. Her talent and her music will LIVE FOREVER! FOREVER REMEMBER HER NAME!" she wrote.</span>

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Our thoughts continue to go out to Cara's family, friends, and fans at this time.
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<p>Fame and Flashdance fans were devastated when news broke of Irene Cara's <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/fame-and-flashdance-singer-irene-cara-dies-at-age-of-63" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sudden death on November 25</a> last year.</p>
<p>The 63-year-old singer and actress had gained a cult following after her smash-hit single 'Fame', which was the theme song of the teen musical drama movie of the same name.</p>
<p>Cara was also renowned for her 1983 song 'Flashdance... What a Feeling,' earning her both a Grammy and an Academy Award the following year, <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/flashdance-singer-irene-cara-cause-of-death-revealed-150645058.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yahoo!</a> detailed.</p>
<p>At the time of her passing, Cara's publicist Judith A Moose made an announcement on Twitter, revealing that she had passed away at her home in Largo, Florida.</p>
<p>"This is the absolute worst part of being a publicist. I can't believe I've had to write this, let alone release the news. Please share your thoughts and memories of Irene. I'll be reading each and every one of them and know she'll be smiling from Heaven. She adored her fans," Moose wrote.</p>
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<p>Accompanying her tweet was a post of Cara with text that read: "It is with profound sadness that on behalf of her family that I announce the passing of Irene Cara. The Academy Award-winning actress, singer, songwriter, and producer passed away in her Florida home. Her cause of death is currently unknown and will be released when information is available."</p>
<p>"Irene's family has requested privacy as they process their grief. She was a beautifully gifted soul whose legacy will live forever through her music and films. Funeral services are pending and a memorial for her fans will be planned at a future date," the post concluded.</p>
<p>Now, the Pinella County Medical Examiner has released Cara's cause of death, revealing that she had died from hypertension and high cholesterol. In documents obtained by <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2023/02/02/flashdance-fame-singer-irene-cara-died-death-cause-high-blood-pressure-cholesterol/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TMZ</a>, Cara's official cause of death is Arteriosclerotic and Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease. The report also noted that she had been a diabetic.</p>
<p>Speaking of the success of the Fame movie, Cara told <a href="https://www.songwriteruniverse.com/irene-cara-interview-2018.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Songwriter Universe</a> in 2018: "I was asked to play Coco as a singer and dancer. So they cast me to play Coco, and also to sing the main theme song for the film. The movie was shot about six blocks from my apartment. So working on the movie felt very much like home."</p>
<p>After Cara's passing, Flashdance actress Jennifer Beals took to Instagram to pay tribute to the late singer, writing: "Thank you brilliant Irene for your open heart and your fearless triple threat talent. It took a beautiful dreamer to write and perform the soundtracks for those who dare to dream."</p>
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<p>Debbie Allen - who starred in the TV version of Fame - took to Twitter to send her condolences. "My Heart Is Broken [...] [Irene Cara] was such a gifted and beautiful genius. Her talent and her music will LIVE FOREVER! FOREVER REMEMBER HER NAME!" she wrote.</p>
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<p>Our thoughts continue to go out to Cara's family, friends, and fans at this time.</p>
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'Fame' and 'Flashdance' star Irene Cara's cause of death revealed

Beyoncé is going on tour - and it appears that some of her fans will do anything to secure a ticket to see her.

Earlier this week, the 'Single Ladies' megastar revealed that she would be embarking on her highly-anticipated Renaissance world tour - that will see her sell out stadiums in cities across North America and Europe, including Las Vegas, Seattle, New Orleans, London, Amsterdam, and Barcelona.

The announcement marks the first time Beyoncé has toured in seven years.

Queen B will kick off her tour on May 10 in Stockholm, with the final performance currently scheduled on September 27 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

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As you can probably imagine, when the biggest pop star in the world announces a world tour, it's only natural that many of her fans were freaking out (and that really isn't an overstatement).

The singer's Instagram post announcing the tour - which is named after her hit 2022 album - has since been flooded with over 210,000 comments, with many fans begging the star to "add more tour dates" and come to their respective cities.

However, according to current prices circulating online, tickets for the tour won't come cheap - with Ticketmaster already announcing that fan demand has exceeded the number of tickets available "by more than 800%".

As a result, desperate fans have taken desperate measures - with a number of people launching GoFundMe pages in order to try and raise enough money to secure a seat in the crowd.

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On <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/beyonce-world-tour-2023?qid=db2e36bf984f94377c5ce270f0465797" target="_blank" rel="noopener">one fundraising page</a> - titled 'Beyoncé World Tour 2023' - the organizer writes in the description: "Hello my fellow Beyhive, family, and friends. 'Listen'…I would love your financial support in sending me to Beyoncé World Tour 2023. I haven’t missed a Beyoncé concert yet, but I got 'bills, bills, bills'.

"Financial contributions will go towards my Renaissance ticket, travel, and wardrobe (IVY PARK|Park Trail) to get me in 'Formation'."

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As of this writing, $55 has been raised of the $2,000 target.

A <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/renaissance-world-tour-beyonce-tickets-for-2023?qid=db2e36bf984f94377c5ce270f0465797" target="_blank" rel="noopener">second page</a> explains in its description: "This is literally a once in a lifetime experience for anyone who gets the chance to experience Club Renaissance in the best way.

"I don’t want to choose between bills and Beyoncé so I felt like this would be an appropriate way to raise money. This is a long shot but here it goes. If I can go and see her this year in July I would have truly lived and know that I was here."

That page has raised $10 of its $500 as of this writing.

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And another fan of the star writes on <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-makdaddy-see-beyonce?qid=db2e36bf984f94377c5ce270f0465797">their fundraiser page</a>: "I fought the urge to do this for fear of judgement and because I am sure many people will find this silly but this album means so much to me. She means so much to me. And I am just trying to make my dreams come true. Please do not judge- just dont donate if you think this is insane."

They have had more success than the others mentioned, raising $275 CAD of their $500 CAD target.
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<p>Beyoncé is going on tour - and it appears that some of her fans will do anything to secure a ticket to see her.</p>
<p>Earlier this week, the 'Single Ladies' megastar revealed that she would be embarking on her highly-anticipated Renaissance world tour - that will see her sell out stadiums in cities across North America and Europe, including Las Vegas, Seattle, New Orleans, London, Amsterdam, and Barcelona.</p>
<p>The announcement marks the first time Beyoncé has toured in seven years.</p>
<p>Queen B will kick off her tour on May 10 in Stockholm, with the final performance currently scheduled on September 27 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.</p>
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<p>As you can probably imagine, when the biggest pop star in the world announces a world tour, it's only natural that many of her fans were freaking out (and that really isn't an overstatement).</p>
<p>The singer's Instagram post announcing the tour - which is named after her hit 2022 album - has since been flooded with over 210,000 comments, with many fans begging the star to "add more tour dates" and come to their respective cities.</p>
<p>However, according to current prices circulating online, tickets for the tour won't come cheap - with Ticketmaster already announcing that fan demand has exceeded the number of tickets available "by more than 800%".</p>
<p>As a result, desperate fans have taken desperate measures - with a number of people launching GoFundMe pages in order to try and raise enough money to secure a seat in the crowd.</p>
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<p>On <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/beyonce-world-tour-2023?qid=db2e36bf984f94377c5ce270f0465797" target="_blank" rel="noopener">one fundraising page</a> - titled 'Beyoncé World Tour 2023' - the organizer writes in the description: "Hello my fellow Beyhive, family, and friends. 'Listen'…I would love your financial support in sending me to Beyoncé World Tour 2023. I haven’t missed a Beyoncé concert yet, but I got 'bills, bills, bills'.</p>
<p>"Financial contributions will go towards my Renaissance ticket, travel, and wardrobe (IVY PARK|Park Trail) to get me in 'Formation'."</p>
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<p>As of this writing, $55 has been raised of the $2,000 target.</p>
<p>A <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/renaissance-world-tour-beyonce-tickets-for-2023?qid=db2e36bf984f94377c5ce270f0465797" target="_blank" rel="noopener">second page</a> explains in its description: "This is literally a once in a lifetime experience for anyone who gets the chance to experience Club Renaissance in the best way.</p>
<p>"I don’t want to choose between bills and Beyoncé so I felt like this would be an appropriate way to raise money. This is a long shot but here it goes. If I can go and see her this year in July I would have truly lived and know that I was here."</p>
<p>That page has raised $10 of its $500 as of this writing.</p>
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<p>And another fan of the star writes on <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-makdaddy-see-beyonce?qid=db2e36bf984f94377c5ce270f0465797">their fundraiser page</a>: "I fought the urge to do this for fear of judgement and because I am sure many people will find this silly but this album means so much to me. She means so much to me. And I am just trying to make my dreams come true. Please do not judge- just dont donate if you think this is insane."</p>
<p>They have had more success than the others mentioned, raising $275 CAD of their $500 CAD target.</p>
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Beyoncé fans launch GoFundMe pages in order to raise money for world tour tickets

News of UK mom Nicola Bulley's disappearance has rocked the country after she mysteriously disappeared last week.

The 45-year-old mother of two had just dropped off her daughters - aged six and nine - at school and was walking her dog Willow around St. Michael's in Wyre, Lancashire last Friday (January 27).

She had logged on to a Microsoft Teams work call that ended at 09:30AM. When her phone was later recovered the mortgage adviser was still reportedly logged on to the call.

Less than an hour prior to the start of her work call, Nicola had sent her last text.

[caption id="attachment_1263192957" align="aligncenter" width="1535"]<img class="wp-image-1263192957 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/NB-FI.jpg" alt="" width="1535" height="800" /> Nicola Bulley has been missing since January 27, when she vanished while walking her dog. Credit: PA Images / Alamy[/caption]

Per <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/nicola-bulley-missing-final-text-b2275079.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Independent</a>, locals at a village meeting were told that she had sent a message to a friend at 08:57AM to organize a playdate for their young children.

At 10:30AM, a passerby noticed Nicola's springer spaniel running around alone and distressed around the River Wyre, as <a href="https://vt.co/news/haunting-video-captures-nicola-bulleys-movements-before-she-vanished" target="_blank" rel="noopener">previously reported</a>. The onlooker also discovered the dog's lead, harness, and Nicola's phone - which was still connected to her work conference call - on a bench and recognized her from the family photo on her background.

The hunt for the mother has continued since then, with <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/police-search-river-and-seal-off-scene-in-hunt-for-missing-dog-walker-nicola-bulley" target="_blank" rel="noopener">specialist diving teams</a> continuing their attempts to trace her by returning to the river bank by the bench with a 20-foot-long probe attached to an underwater camera.

Extensive search parties also involved drones, helicopters, and dogs, and around 10:40AM on Thursday (February 2), a specialist underwater unit carrying oxygen tanks and long yellow cables dressed in black scoured the 18 feet-deep water.

[caption id="attachment_1263193046" align="aligncenter" width="1535"]<img class="wp-image-1263193046 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/bulleyfi1-1.jpg" alt="" width="1535" height="800" /> Lancashire police have launched an extensive search for the mother-of-two. Credit: Peter Byrne / Alamy[/caption]

The last known sighting of Nicola had been at 09:10AM on the day of her disappearance, with police believing her phone had been on a bench from 09:20AM. According to <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-64515347" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BBC News</a>, detectives believe that she went missing during this 10-minute window.

The outlet also details how, following the extensive search for the missing woman, Lancashire police have revealed that its "main working hypothesis" has been that she fell into the River Wyre while on her walk, and that her disappearance is "not suspicious but a tragic case of a missing person."

Superintendent Riley told <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-64515347" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BBC News</a> that detectives have searched through CCTV and doorbell cameras to determine that she did not leave the riverside. "We believe that Nicola was in the riverside area and remained at the riverside area [...] We remain open to any inquiries that might lead us to question that, but at this time we understand that she was by the river," the Superintendent stated.

Nicola's friend Emma White described her as "the most beautiful person," adding that she had created a loving family with her partner, Paul. "You add her and Paul together, add a little bit of magic, and they've created these two beautiful humans who just want to know where their mummy is," she said. "They are the most close-knit family. Those poor girls asking questions, 'where's mummy, how is mummy?'"

Our thoughts are with the family, friends, and colleagues of Nicola Bulley at this difficult time.
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<p>News of UK mom Nicola Bulley's disappearance has rocked the country after she mysteriously disappeared last week.</p>
<p>The 45-year-old mother of two had just dropped off her daughters - aged six and nine - at school and was walking her dog Willow around St. Michael's in Wyre, Lancashire last Friday (January 27).</p>
<p>She had logged on to a Microsoft Teams work call that ended at 09:30AM. When her phone was later recovered the mortgage adviser was still reportedly logged on to the call.</p>
<p>Less than an hour prior to the start of her work call, Nicola had sent her last text.</p>
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<p>Per <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/nicola-bulley-missing-final-text-b2275079.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Independent</a>, locals at a village meeting were told that she had sent a message to a friend at 08:57AM to organize a playdate for their young children.</p>
<p>At 10:30AM, a passerby noticed Nicola's springer spaniel running around alone and distressed around the River Wyre, as <a href="https://vt.co/news/haunting-video-captures-nicola-bulleys-movements-before-she-vanished" target="_blank" rel="noopener">previously reported</a>. The onlooker also discovered the dog's lead, harness, and Nicola's phone - which was still connected to her work conference call - on a bench and recognized her from the family photo on her background.</p>
<p>The hunt for the mother has continued since then, with <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/police-search-river-and-seal-off-scene-in-hunt-for-missing-dog-walker-nicola-bulley" target="_blank" rel="noopener">specialist diving teams</a> continuing their attempts to trace her by returning to the river bank by the bench with a 20-foot-long probe attached to an underwater camera.</p>
<p>Extensive search parties also involved drones, helicopters, and dogs, and around 10:40AM on Thursday (February 2), a specialist underwater unit carrying oxygen tanks and long yellow cables dressed in black scoured the 18 feet-deep water.</p>
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<p>The last known sighting of Nicola had been at 09:10AM on the day of her disappearance, with police believing her phone had been on a bench from 09:20AM. According to <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-64515347" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BBC News</a>, detectives believe that she went missing during this 10-minute window.</p>
<p>The outlet also details how, following the extensive search for the missing woman, Lancashire police have revealed that its "main working hypothesis" has been that she fell into the River Wyre while on her walk, and that her disappearance is "not suspicious but a tragic case of a missing person."</p>
<p>Superintendent Riley told <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-64515347" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BBC News</a> that detectives have searched through CCTV and doorbell cameras to determine that she did not leave the riverside. "We believe that Nicola was in the riverside area and remained at the riverside area [...] We remain open to any inquiries that might lead us to question that, but at this time we understand that she was by the river," the Superintendent stated.</p>
<p>Nicola's friend Emma White described her as "the most beautiful person," adding that she had created a loving family with her partner, Paul. "You add her and Paul together, add a little bit of magic, and they've created these two beautiful humans who just want to know where their mummy is," she said. "They are the most close-knit family. Those poor girls asking questions, 'where's mummy, how is mummy?'"</p>
<p>Our thoughts are with the family, friends, and colleagues of Nicola Bulley at this difficult time.</p>
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Nicola Bulley’s final text revealed before dog walker mysteriously disappeared

A 22-year-old popular YouTube star has reportedly been killed by her own father, per local authorities.

As reported by <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/feb/03/honour-killing-of-youtube-star-sparks-outrage-in-iraq" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Guardian</a>, Tiba al-Ali - whose channel boasted over 18,000 subscribers on the video-sharing platform - was strangled to death by her father on January 31, according to Iraq interior ministry spokesperson Saad Maan.

Ali's death took place in Iraq's southern province of Diwaniya.

Maan announced the heartbreaking news on <a href="https://twitter.com/saadmaanoficial/status/1621430196380352513" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>, revealing that the young social media star had raised concerns with authorities about her family, after they became unhappy with the fact that she had chosen to live alone in Turkey.

[caption id="attachment_1263193118" align="aligncenter" width="1024"]<img class="size-large wp-image-1263193118" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-04-at-10.28.54-1024x597.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="597" /> Ali appearing in a cooking tutorial on her YouTube channel. Credit: YouTube[/caption]

The spokesperson's tweets reveal that police had attempted to mediate and "resolve the family dispute in a definitive manner", but were left shocked when Ali's father turned himself in and "admitted in his initial confessions" that he had killed his daughter.

Further details regarding the family's "dispute" were not provided, but a police source has reportedly told AFP that the dispute had been ongoing for several years.

[caption id="attachment_1263193117" align="aligncenter" width="1024"]<img class="size-large wp-image-1263193117" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-04-at-10.21.39-1024x716.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="716" /> Ali and her fiancé on her YouTube channel. Credit: YouTube[/caption]

The same police source added that Ali had traveled to Turkey back in 2017 on a family trip, but refused to return home to Iraq and chose to live in the European country.

<a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-04/fathers-honour-killing-of-youtube-star-daughter-sparks-outrage/101931104" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ABC News</a> has reported that unverified recordings have surfaced indicating that her father was unhappy with his daughter's decision to live in Turkey.

Additionally, the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/dad-who-strangled-daughter-death-29128523" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mirror</a> has reported that local Iraqi news sources have stated that Ali returned to her home country in January to show support for the nation's soccer team in the Arabian Gulf Cup. But upon her return, she was "kidnapped" by her family.

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Per The Guardian, the death has been described as a so-called "honor killing", which has sparked outrage throughout Iraq. Weteran politician Ala Talabani responded to Ali's death by tweeting: "Women in our societies are hostage to backward customs due to the absence of legal deterrents and government measures – which currently are not commensurate with the size of domestic violence crimes.

"Yes to legislating the Anti-Domestic Violence Law."

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The Mirror adds that, under Article 409 of the Iraqi Penal Code, judges are granted permission to impose lenient sentences on those who kill for "honorable motives" or under provocation.

Ali had amassed thousands of followers on social media thanks to her vlogs, in which, she spoke about her day-to-day life and relationship with her fiancé.

Aya Majzoub, Amnesty's deputy director for the Middle East and North Africa, has responded to Ali's killing by saying: "Until the Iraqi authorities adopt robust legislation to protect women and girls … we will inevitably continue to witness horrific murders."
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<p>A 22-year-old popular YouTube star has reportedly been killed by her own father, per local authorities.</p>
<p>As reported by <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/feb/03/honour-killing-of-youtube-star-sparks-outrage-in-iraq" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Guardian</a>, Tiba al-Ali - whose channel boasted over 18,000 subscribers on the video-sharing platform - was strangled to death by her father on January 31, according to Iraq interior ministry spokesperson Saad Maan.</p>
<p>Ali's death took place in Iraq's southern province of Diwaniya.</p>
<p>Maan announced the heartbreaking news on <a href="https://twitter.com/saadmaanoficial/status/1621430196380352513" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>, revealing that the young social media star had raised concerns with authorities about her family, after they became unhappy with the fact that she had chosen to live alone in Turkey.</p>
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<p>The spokesperson's tweets reveal that police had attempted to mediate and "resolve the family dispute in a definitive manner", but were left shocked when Ali's father turned himself in and "admitted in his initial confessions" that he had killed his daughter.</p>
<p>Further details regarding the family's "dispute" were not provided, but a police source has reportedly told AFP that the dispute had been ongoing for several years.</p>
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<p>The same police source added that Ali had traveled to Turkey back in 2017 on a family trip, but refused to return home to Iraq and chose to live in the European country.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-04/fathers-honour-killing-of-youtube-star-daughter-sparks-outrage/101931104" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ABC News</a> has reported that unverified recordings have surfaced indicating that her father was unhappy with his daughter's decision to live in Turkey.</p>
<p>Additionally, the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/dad-who-strangled-daughter-death-29128523" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mirror</a> has reported that local Iraqi news sources have stated that Ali returned to her home country in January to show support for the nation's soccer team in the Arabian Gulf Cup. But upon her return, she was "kidnapped" by her family.</p>
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<p>Per The Guardian, the death has been described as a so-called "honor killing", which has sparked outrage throughout Iraq. Weteran politician Ala Talabani responded to Ali's death by tweeting: "Women in our societies are hostage to backward customs due to the absence of legal deterrents and government measures – which currently are not commensurate with the size of domestic violence crimes.</p>
<p>"Yes to legislating the Anti-Domestic Violence Law."</p>
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<p>The Mirror adds that, under Article 409 of the Iraqi Penal Code, judges are granted permission to impose lenient sentences on those who kill for "honorable motives" or under provocation.</p>
<p>Ali had amassed thousands of followers on social media thanks to her vlogs, in which, she spoke about her day-to-day life and relationship with her fiancé.</p>
<p>Aya Majzoub, Amnesty's deputy director for the Middle East and North Africa, has responded to Ali's killing by saying: "Until the Iraqi authorities adopt robust legislation to protect women and girls … we will inevitably continue to witness horrific murders."</p>
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YouTube star, 22, strangled to death by father, per authorities

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce has revealed that his pregnant wife is doing some serious game prep before the Super Bowl LVII.

On February 12, the 35-year-old footballer's team will face off against the Kansas City Chiefs for the title at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

By the time of the face-off, his wife, Kylie McDevitt, will be 38 weeks pregnant - just two weeks shy of the average duration of pregnancy.

The soon-to-be dad of three talked about his wife's preparations ahead of the birth with his brother Travis Kelce on their podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/championship-sunday-jabronis-and-the-kelce-bowl/id1643745036?i=1000597555521">New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce</a> - during a discussion about which family members would be watching from the sidelines.

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The siblings first spoke about how they will play against each other next week as the 33-year-old is a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs.

"Are mom and dad sitting on your sideline? Are they sitting on my sideline?", Jason asked, to which Travis replied: "We do have to figure that out because we each get a certain amount of tickets, and I feel like you're going to have more of a family-oriented thing."

The Eagles star then said that he will be bringing his wife's parents, and his two daughters, Elliotte Ray, 22 months, and Wyatt, three, before adding: "Kylie's bringing her OB because she's going to be 38 weeks pregnant at the game."

"Dude! Dude," the Kansas footballer reacted and the player jested: "That could be a Super Kelce Bowl. If she has a baby in the stadium, it's officially scripted."

"We’re in the Matrix," he replied. "There’s no f***ing way."

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The precaution is understandable as just last year, Samaria Jefferson, the wife of Los Angeles Rams receiver Van Jefferson, was rushed from the Super Bowl on a stretcher to deliver her son at the hospital.

The 26-year-old player was informed that his wife was in labor and quickly rushed to her side after the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals.

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In a heartwarming video shared by Inside the NFL, the athlete remained calm as a woman said to him: "Your wife’s giving birth right now."

Jefferson said "oh my gosh," to the news before the clip showed his son and daughter asking him why they have to leave the celebrations early. Another <a href="https://twitter.com/NFLGameDay/status/1493067309077831681">video</a> from backstage also showed him running to leave the stadium as quickly as possible.

Samaria - who was hauled out on a stretcher during the game - safely delivered a baby boy named <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CaVKD-Cvtns/?hl=en">Champ Curtis</a> after the game.
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<p>Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce has revealed that his pregnant wife is doing some serious game prep before the Super Bowl LVII.</p>
<p>On February 12, the 35-year-old footballer's team will face off against the Kansas City Chiefs for the title at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.</p>
<p>By the time of the face-off, his wife, Kylie McDevitt, will be 38 weeks pregnant - just two weeks shy of the average duration of pregnancy.</p>
<p>The soon-to-be dad of three talked about his wife's preparations ahead of the birth with his brother Travis Kelce on their podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/championship-sunday-jabronis-and-the-kelce-bowl/id1643745036?i=1000597555521">New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce</a> - during a discussion about which family members would be watching from the sidelines.</p>
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<p>The siblings first spoke about how they will play against each other next week as the 33-year-old is a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs.</p>
<p>"Are mom and dad sitting on your sideline? Are they sitting on my sideline?", Jason asked, to which Travis replied: "We do have to figure that out because we each get a certain amount of tickets, and I feel like you're going to have more of a family-oriented thing."</p>
<p>The Eagles star then said that he will be bringing his wife's parents, and his two daughters, Elliotte Ray, 22 months, and Wyatt, three, before adding: "Kylie's bringing her OB because she's going to be 38 weeks pregnant at the game."</p>
<p>"Dude! Dude," the Kansas footballer reacted and the player jested: "That could be a Super Kelce Bowl. If she has a baby in the stadium, it's officially scripted."</p>
<p>"We’re in the Matrix," he replied. "There’s no f***ing way."</p>
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<p>The precaution is understandable as just last year, Samaria Jefferson, the wife of Los Angeles Rams receiver Van Jefferson, was rushed from the Super Bowl on a stretcher to deliver her son at the hospital.</p>
<p>The 26-year-old player was informed that his wife was in labor and quickly rushed to her side after the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals.</p>
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<p>In a heartwarming video shared by Inside the NFL, the athlete remained calm as a woman said to him: "Your wife’s giving birth right now."</p>
<p>Jefferson said "oh my gosh," to the news before the clip showed his son and daughter asking him why they have to leave the celebrations early. Another <a href="https://twitter.com/NFLGameDay/status/1493067309077831681">video</a> from backstage also showed him running to leave the stadium as quickly as possible.</p>
<p>Samaria - who was hauled out on a stretcher during the game - safely delivered a baby boy named <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CaVKD-Cvtns/?hl=en">Champ Curtis</a> after the game.</p>
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Eagles star Jason Kelce says 38-weeks pregnant wife is bringing OB-GYN to Super Bowl

Footage has emerged of a woman who appears to be fast asleep while in the driving seat of a Tesla driving along a highway in California.

Tesla, the pride and joy of <a href="https://vt.co/news/elon-musk-ends-remote-working-at-twitter-in-first-email-to-staff">Elon Musk</a> before he turned his attention to Twitter, is an electric car company that boasts cars that possess self-driving capabilities.

That being said, the company's <a href="https://www.tesla.com/en_gb/support/autopilot" target="_blank" rel="noopener">website</a> clearly states that the autopilot system is there to assist drivers as opposed to making the vehicle completely autonomous.

One woman in California apparently didn't read the manual before getting into her car, as a vehicle shows her having a snooze while her car drives along a highway.

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As reported by <a href="https://ktla.com/news/local-news/video-captures-tesla-driver-allegedly-asleep-at-the-wheel-near-temecula/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KTLA 5</a>, the person who recorded the sleeping driver following the Tesla for 15 minutes, during which time they honked and attempted to gain the attention of the inconsiderate driver.

Authorities were then called as the Tesla driver was causing a real safety risk to herself and those around her - regardless of the safety features fitted on the car.

During the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0cP-tLbcW1g" target="_blank" rel="noopener">video</a>, a shocked road user can be heard saying: "Look at how dangerous that is. You guys, I'm sorry that is too damn dangerous. Sleeping and this car is driving you. Are you nuts?"

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This isn't the only story involving a Tesla that is causing intrigue, as a man has been accused of driving his self-driving vehicle over the cliff edge <a href="https://vt.co/news/us/wife-says-he-intentionally-tried-to-kill-us-to-paramedics-after-husband-drives-tesla-off-cliff">in a bid to kill his family</a>.

On Monday, Dharmesh Patel, 42, was charged with three counts of attempted murder in relation to an incident that took place on January 2 which left his 41-year-old wife Neha Patel and their children, a seven-year-old girl and a four-year-old boy wounded and needing treatment.

As reported by <a href="https://people.com/crime/wife-husband-drove-tesla-off-cliff-told-paramedics-intentionally-tried-kill-us/?utm_campaign=peoplemagazine&amp;utm_content=manual&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=facebook.com&amp;utm_term=63d96e713243920001371aab&amp;fbclid=IwAR2QiPpGeKJvE7e6AGhVGy-740XeP_FKfAGKFbzg_0vl50gVTabMyWRvz6M" target="_blank" rel="noopener">People</a>, Neha told police that her husband intentionally drove the car over the edge, causing them to fall down the 250-foot cliff.

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The ordeal took place on the famous Devil's Slide in San Mateo County, near Pacifica, which is an area where a number of fatalities have taken place over the years.

The police are still attempting to conclude a motive for the husband wishing to cause harm to himself and his family.
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<p>Footage has emerged of a woman who appears to be fast asleep while in the driving seat of a Tesla driving along a highway in California.</p>
<p>Tesla, the pride and joy of <a href="https://vt.co/news/elon-musk-ends-remote-working-at-twitter-in-first-email-to-staff">Elon Musk</a> before he turned his attention to Twitter, is an electric car company that boasts cars that possess self-driving capabilities.</p>
<p>That being said, the company's <a href="https://www.tesla.com/en_gb/support/autopilot" target="_blank" rel="noopener">website</a> clearly states that the autopilot system is there to assist drivers as opposed to making the vehicle completely autonomous.</p>
<p>One woman in California apparently didn't read the manual before getting into her car, as a vehicle shows her having a snooze while her car drives along a highway.</p>
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<p>As reported by <a href="https://ktla.com/news/local-news/video-captures-tesla-driver-allegedly-asleep-at-the-wheel-near-temecula/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KTLA 5</a>, the person who recorded the sleeping driver following the Tesla for 15 minutes, during which time they honked and attempted to gain the attention of the inconsiderate driver.</p>
<p>Authorities were then called as the Tesla driver was causing a real safety risk to herself and those around her - regardless of the safety features fitted on the car.</p>
<p>During the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0cP-tLbcW1g" target="_blank" rel="noopener">video</a>, a shocked road user can be heard saying: "Look at how dangerous that is. You guys, I'm sorry that is too damn dangerous. Sleeping and this car is driving you. Are you nuts?"</p>
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<p>This isn't the only story involving a Tesla that is causing intrigue, as a man has been accused of driving his self-driving vehicle over the cliff edge <a href="https://vt.co/news/us/wife-says-he-intentionally-tried-to-kill-us-to-paramedics-after-husband-drives-tesla-off-cliff">in a bid to kill his family</a>.</p>
<p>On Monday, Dharmesh Patel, 42, was charged with three counts of attempted murder in relation to an incident that took place on January 2 which left his 41-year-old wife Neha Patel and their children, a seven-year-old girl and a four-year-old boy wounded and needing treatment.</p>
<p>As reported by <a href="https://people.com/crime/wife-husband-drove-tesla-off-cliff-told-paramedics-intentionally-tried-kill-us/?utm_campaign=peoplemagazine&amp;utm_content=manual&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=facebook.com&amp;utm_term=63d96e713243920001371aab&amp;fbclid=IwAR2QiPpGeKJvE7e6AGhVGy-740XeP_FKfAGKFbzg_0vl50gVTabMyWRvz6M" target="_blank" rel="noopener">People</a>, Neha told police that her husband intentionally drove the car over the edge, causing them to fall down the 250-foot cliff.</p>
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<p>The ordeal took place on the famous Devil's Slide in San Mateo County, near Pacifica, which is an area where a number of fatalities have taken place over the years.</p>
<p>The police are still attempting to conclude a motive for the husband wishing to cause harm to himself and his family.</p>
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Woman appears to be sleeping at the wheel of Tesla on California highway

The search for the missing Michigan rappers has led police officers to three bodies inside an abandoned apartment complex.

As reported by <a href="https://eu.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2023/02/02/bodies-of-missing-rapper-two-friends-found-in-highland-park-apartment-building/69868150007/">The Detroit News</a>, the investigation for three aspiring musicians ended after bodies believed to be theirs were found in an abandoned Highland Park apartment complex.

Nearly two weeks after Armani "Marley Whoop" Kelly, 38, Montoya Givens, 31, and Dante "B12" Wicker, 31, went missing on the night of their canceled performance at Lounge 31 on January 21, police believe that they have located their bodies.

Michigan state police said that the bodies were discovered under mounds of debris inside the basement, but did not confirm the identities of the remains, per the local outlet.

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However, three Detroit police sources said they believed that the bodies were of the rappers, with Michigan State Police 1st Lt. Mike Shaw saying of the complex: "It's supposed to be abandoned, but there are a lot of squatters in there," per the <a href="https://eu.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2023/02/02/bodies-of-missing-rapper-two-friends-found-in-highland-park-apartment-building/69868150007/">publication</a>.

Police also shared updates from the case on their social media after finding "multiple victims" in a building at the corner of McNichols and Log Cabin.

"Detectives are continuing to investigate this incident and more than likely will be there throughout the night," they wrote. "As of now, we haven't confirmed the identity of any victims inside or a manner of death."

Although law enforcement stressed that the victims have not yet been identified, Givens' mother Cat Fogle told <a href="https://eu.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2023/02/02/bodies-of-missing-rapper-two-friends-found-in-highland-park-apartment-building/69868150007/">The Detroit News</a> that cops notified her of her son's death on Thursday (February 2) afternoon.

"They told me they found the three bodies," Fogel said to the <a href="https://eu.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2023/02/02/bodies-of-missing-rapper-two-friends-found-in-highland-park-apartment-building/69868150007/">outlet</a>. "I don't know what I'm going to do; how I'm going to bury him."

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Kelly - who was known as B12 - was scheduled to perform at a birthday party inside a Detroit lounge on the night they disappeared but the show was canceled. He reportedly told his fiancée that the performance was canceled due to technical issues.

He also told her that he planned to hang out with his two friends to find some open mic events and that's when he picked up Wicker and Givens in his car that evening.

According to the rapper's partner, she couldn't reach him sometime after 7:30PM after texting and calling his phone several times, as noted by the <a href="https://nypost.com/2023/02/02/missing-rappers-found-dead-days-after-canceled-performance/">New York Post</a>.

In addition to this, last week, police found a 15-year-old boy driving Kelly’s car - a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox - on the road without a license plate.

The teenager was taken into custody and told the cops that a man had advised him to pick up the car from a location on Detroit’s west side. The police looked through his text and calls with the man and saw that he had a warrant involving alleged fraud.

Authorities searched his home and took him in for questioning, according to the <a href="https://nypost.com/2023/02/02/missing-rappers-found-dead-days-after-canceled-performance/">outlet</a>. Furthermore, they also recovered surveillance footage of a man wearing gloves cleaning out the Equinox.
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<p>The search for the missing Michigan rappers has led police officers to three bodies inside an abandoned apartment complex.</p>
<p>As reported by <a href="https://eu.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2023/02/02/bodies-of-missing-rapper-two-friends-found-in-highland-park-apartment-building/69868150007/">The Detroit News</a>, the investigation for three aspiring musicians ended after bodies believed to be theirs were found in an abandoned Highland Park apartment complex.</p>
<p>Nearly two weeks after Armani "Marley Whoop" Kelly, 38, Montoya Givens, 31, and Dante "B12" Wicker, 31, went missing on the night of their canceled performance at Lounge 31 on January 21, police believe that they have located their bodies.</p>
<p>Michigan state police said that the bodies were discovered under mounds of debris inside the basement, but did not confirm the identities of the remains, per the local outlet.</p>
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<p>However, three Detroit police sources said they believed that the bodies were of the rappers, with Michigan State Police 1st Lt. Mike Shaw saying of the complex: "It's supposed to be abandoned, but there are a lot of squatters in there," per the <a href="https://eu.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2023/02/02/bodies-of-missing-rapper-two-friends-found-in-highland-park-apartment-building/69868150007/">publication</a>.</p>
<p>Police also shared updates from the case on their social media after finding "multiple victims" in a building at the corner of McNichols and Log Cabin.</p>
<p>"Detectives are continuing to investigate this incident and more than likely will be there throughout the night," they wrote. "As of now, we haven't confirmed the identity of any victims inside or a manner of death."</p>
<p>Although law enforcement stressed that the victims have not yet been identified, Givens' mother Cat Fogle told <a href="https://eu.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2023/02/02/bodies-of-missing-rapper-two-friends-found-in-highland-park-apartment-building/69868150007/">The Detroit News</a> that cops notified her of her son's death on Thursday (February 2) afternoon.</p>
<p>"They told me they found the three bodies," Fogel said to the <a href="https://eu.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2023/02/02/bodies-of-missing-rapper-two-friends-found-in-highland-park-apartment-building/69868150007/">outlet</a>. "I don't know what I'm going to do; how I'm going to bury him."</p>
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<p>Kelly - who was known as B12 - was scheduled to perform at a birthday party inside a Detroit lounge on the night they disappeared but the show was canceled. He reportedly told his fiancée that the performance was canceled due to technical issues.</p>
<p>He also told her that he planned to hang out with his two friends to find some open mic events and that's when he picked up Wicker and Givens in his car that evening.</p>
<p>According to the rapper's partner, she couldn't reach him sometime after 7:30PM after texting and calling his phone several times, as noted by the <a href="https://nypost.com/2023/02/02/missing-rappers-found-dead-days-after-canceled-performance/">New York Post</a>.</p>
<p>In addition to this, last week, police found a 15-year-old boy driving Kelly’s car - a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox - on the road without a license plate.</p>
<p>The teenager was taken into custody and told the cops that a man had advised him to pick up the car from a location on Detroit’s west side. The police looked through his text and calls with the man and saw that he had a warrant involving alleged fraud.</p>
<p>Authorities searched his home and took him in for questioning, according to the <a href="https://nypost.com/2023/02/02/missing-rappers-found-dead-days-after-canceled-performance/">outlet</a>. Furthermore, they also recovered surveillance footage of a man wearing gloves cleaning out the Equinox.</p>
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Missing rappers found dead days after canceled performance in Detroit

A pregnant woman has tragically been found dead on the street of a residential neighborhood in Florida, with her toddler very close by.

Alana Sims' sleeping 23-month-old son was discovered in the vehicle next to his deceased mother's body.

She was found by officers from the Tampa Police Department outside her Ford EcoSport SUV on Monday night. She had sustained upper body trauma. The young woman, who was five months pregnant at the time, was identified by her loved ones on Tuesday.

"Alana was the best person you could be around. She wasn't around drama," the late mother's own mom Shahlevi Sims told <a href="https://people.com/crime/woman-found-dead-next-to-car-with-sleeping-son-inside-identified-pregnant-mom/?utm_campaign=peoplemagazine&amp;utm_content=manual&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=facebook.com&amp;utm_term=63dbb6d9db0e480001cd6587&amp;fbclid=IwAR3nrXoqA313ywP8EkgRZNODr5U-ewJ4yz532WaIjB-F5YwjJNKGJW7ueZw">People</a>.

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"She stayed to herself you know just a real down-to-earth person," Shahlevi told the outlet. "She loved being around her nieces, she loved her son and her family."

Alana's son was in his car seat in the back of the car when law enforcement arrived at the scene. The youngster, who turns two next month, did not have any signs of physical harm from the incident and is now being taken care of by relatives.

Tampa police spokesperson Crystal Clark told <a href="https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/tampa-mother-death-east-park/67-4d869e45-6ee2-465d-a37a-595feb3ac8fa">10 Tampa Bay</a> on Tuesday that authorities believe the tragedy to have been a targeted attack. "I can tell you, when she was laying on the ground, it appeared she had been deceased for a bit of time," she added.

Per a police press release regarding the ordeal, the case is being investigated by homicide detectives.

In the wake of the tragedy, a <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/cfby6e-a-loved-one-lost?qid=7ffb3cd088865b779be74be0d57786cc">GoFundMe</a> was set up to contribute to the costs of the young mom's funeral.

Its description reads: "Hi my name is Shahlevi my daughter Alana has lost her life suddenly. Alana was a devoted mother who has a son who she loved very much. She was murdered on Monday the 30th.

"She was 5 months pregnant at the time and leaves behind a 2 year old. Please help us out in the time of need. Anything is appreciated. God bless."

More than three times its initial goal of $4,000 has been donated, at the time of writing.

Some of those who donated to the fundraiser left heartfelt comments expressing their condolences, with one person writing: "I am so sorry for this terrible loss. As a daughter and mother of young children, my heart breaks for you and your grandson and what was and could have been. Sending love and comfort and a reminder to be kind and gentle with yourselves during such a difficult time."

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Another wrote: "I am so sorry for your loss. May God wrap his arms around you and your family. RIP beautiful."

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A third added: "Truly sorry for your loss. I hope that you and your family find some peace."

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<p>A pregnant woman has tragically been found dead on the street of a residential neighborhood in Florida, with her toddler very close by.</p>
<p>Alana Sims' sleeping 23-month-old son was discovered in the vehicle next to his deceased mother's body.</p>
<p>She was found by officers from the Tampa Police Department outside her Ford EcoSport SUV on Monday night. She had sustained upper body trauma. The young woman, who was five months pregnant at the time, was identified by her loved ones on Tuesday.</p>
<p>"Alana was the best person you could be around. She wasn't around drama," the late mother's own mom Shahlevi Sims told <a href="https://people.com/crime/woman-found-dead-next-to-car-with-sleeping-son-inside-identified-pregnant-mom/?utm_campaign=peoplemagazine&amp;utm_content=manual&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=facebook.com&amp;utm_term=63dbb6d9db0e480001cd6587&amp;fbclid=IwAR3nrXoqA313ywP8EkgRZNODr5U-ewJ4yz532WaIjB-F5YwjJNKGJW7ueZw">People</a>.</p>
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<p>"She stayed to herself you know just a real down-to-earth person," Shahlevi told the outlet. "She loved being around her nieces, she loved her son and her family."</p>
<p>Alana's son was in his car seat in the back of the car when law enforcement arrived at the scene. The youngster, who turns two next month, did not have any signs of physical harm from the incident and is now being taken care of by relatives.</p>
<p>Tampa police spokesperson Crystal Clark told <a href="https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/tampa-mother-death-east-park/67-4d869e45-6ee2-465d-a37a-595feb3ac8fa">10 Tampa Bay</a> on Tuesday that authorities believe the tragedy to have been a targeted attack. "I can tell you, when she was laying on the ground, it appeared she had been deceased for a bit of time," she added.</p>
<p>Per a police press release regarding the ordeal, the case is being investigated by homicide detectives.</p>
<p>In the wake of the tragedy, a <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/cfby6e-a-loved-one-lost?qid=7ffb3cd088865b779be74be0d57786cc">GoFundMe</a> was set up to contribute to the costs of the young mom's funeral.</p>
<p>Its description reads: "Hi my name is Shahlevi my daughter Alana has lost her life suddenly. Alana was a devoted mother who has a son who she loved very much. She was murdered on Monday the 30th.</p>
<p>"She was 5 months pregnant at the time and leaves behind a 2 year old. Please help us out in the time of need. Anything is appreciated. God bless."</p>
<p>More than three times its initial goal of $4,000 has been donated, at the time of writing.</p>
<p>Some of those who donated to the fundraiser left heartfelt comments expressing their condolences, with one person writing: "I am so sorry for this terrible loss. As a daughter and mother of young children, my heart breaks for you and your grandson and what was and could have been. Sending love and comfort and a reminder to be kind and gentle with yourselves during such a difficult time."</p>
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<p>Another wrote: "I am so sorry for your loss. May God wrap his arms around you and your family. RIP beautiful."</p>
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<p>A third added: "Truly sorry for your loss. I hope that you and your family find some peace."</p>
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Pregnant mom found dead next to car with sleeping 23-month-old inside

A California doctor who was out on a bike ride was mowed down by a vehicle before the driver then stabbed him to death, law enforcement officials have stated.

Michael Mammone, 58, was riding his bicycle in the designated cycle lane along the Pacific Coast Highway in Dana Point when the driver crashed into him from behind, as reported by the <a href="https://nypost.com/2023/02/02/driver-mows-down-biking-doctor-before-stabbing-him-to-death-on-pch-cops/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Post</a>.

According to the Orange County Sheriff's Department, as cited by <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/cyclist-dies-after-being-hit-by-car-stabbed-on-pch-in-dana-point/?fbclid=IwAR3UusUyK6dVntbA75swLSASd1MBwPYaJhPwWtEwDGa42fNoDjLzf4Abpbk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CBS News</a>, a white Lexus sedan hit the cycling doctor at around 3:00 PM on Wednesday (February 1).

Officials state that the cyclist was stationary at a red light when the incident occurred and that the driver crashed into Mammone intentionally.

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The driver of the Lexus then got out of the vehicle brandishing a knife and proceeded to stab the 58-year-old while wielding a BB gun, eyewitnesses stated.

The suspect has been identified as 39-year-old Long Beach resident Vanroy Evan Smith who was apprehended by citizens at the scene and handed over to the police.

Mammone was left fighting for his life after receiving severe wounds and he was transported to the hospital, where he sadly passed away. The incident took place just over 1.5 km (0.93 miles) from the hospital where Mammone worked.

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CCTV from the scene appears to show a white Lexus crashing into the back of the bike, which was stationary at a traffic light, throwing the bike and rider into the air.

It is not known if the doctor was on his way to or from work at the time of the tragic incident, however, friends said that he regularly cycled to the hospital as he lived nearby.

Providence Mission Hospital, Mammone's place of work, released the following statement: "We are stunned by this devastating tragedy. The entire Mission Hospital family is grieving over the loss of an incredible physician and friend."

Orange County Sheriff’s Sgt. Mike Woodruff told <a href="https://ktla.com/news/california/cyclist-dies-after-being-hit-by-car-then-assaulted-in-dana-point/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KTLA</a>: "As of right now we currently don’t truly understand the why… as far as motivation and any type of relationship."

He went on to say that investigators are keeping their options open so they "don't leave anything uncovered."

Sgt Woodruff also commended the bystanders who apprehended the driver at the scene, calling them "brave and heroic".

A memorial emerged on February 2 at the scene where Mammone was stabbed by the driver, with many tying bouquets of flowers to the traffic lights.

Smith has been held without bail and is due to stand before the court today, with investigators still unclear whether the two men were known to each other or if this was a case of road rage.

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Mammone leaves behind his wife Julie, who works as a nurse at the same hospital, as well as two sons, Nick and Jon.

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<p>A California doctor who was out on a bike ride was mowed down by a vehicle before the driver then stabbed him to death, law enforcement officials have stated.</p>
<p>Michael Mammone, 58, was riding his bicycle in the designated cycle lane along the Pacific Coast Highway in Dana Point when the driver crashed into him from behind, as reported by the <a href="https://nypost.com/2023/02/02/driver-mows-down-biking-doctor-before-stabbing-him-to-death-on-pch-cops/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Post</a>.</p>
<p>According to the Orange County Sheriff's Department, as cited by <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/cyclist-dies-after-being-hit-by-car-stabbed-on-pch-in-dana-point/?fbclid=IwAR3UusUyK6dVntbA75swLSASd1MBwPYaJhPwWtEwDGa42fNoDjLzf4Abpbk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CBS News</a>, a white Lexus sedan hit the cycling doctor at around 3:00 PM on Wednesday (February 1).</p>
<p>Officials state that the cyclist was stationary at a red light when the incident occurred and that the driver crashed into Mammone intentionally.</p>
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<p>The driver of the Lexus then got out of the vehicle brandishing a knife and proceeded to stab the 58-year-old while wielding a BB gun, eyewitnesses stated.</p>
<p>The suspect has been identified as 39-year-old Long Beach resident Vanroy Evan Smith who was apprehended by citizens at the scene and handed over to the police.</p>
<p>Mammone was left fighting for his life after receiving severe wounds and he was transported to the hospital, where he sadly passed away. The incident took place just over 1.5 km (0.93 miles) from the hospital where Mammone worked.</p>
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<p>CCTV from the scene appears to show a white Lexus crashing into the back of the bike, which was stationary at a traffic light, throwing the bike and rider into the air.</p>
<p>It is not known if the doctor was on his way to or from work at the time of the tragic incident, however, friends said that he regularly cycled to the hospital as he lived nearby.</p>
<p>Providence Mission Hospital, Mammone's place of work, released the following statement: "We are stunned by this devastating tragedy. The entire Mission Hospital family is grieving over the loss of an incredible physician and friend."</p>
<p>Orange County Sheriff’s Sgt. Mike Woodruff told <a href="https://ktla.com/news/california/cyclist-dies-after-being-hit-by-car-then-assaulted-in-dana-point/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KTLA</a>: "As of right now we currently don’t truly understand the why… as far as motivation and any type of relationship."</p>
<p>He went on to say that investigators are keeping their options open so they "don't leave anything uncovered."</p>
<p>Sgt Woodruff also commended the bystanders who apprehended the driver at the scene, calling them "brave and heroic".</p>
<p>A memorial emerged on February 2 at the scene where Mammone was stabbed by the driver, with many tying bouquets of flowers to the traffic lights.</p>
<p>Smith has been held without bail and is due to stand before the court today, with investigators still unclear whether the two men were known to each other or if this was a case of road rage.</p>
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<p>Mammone leaves behind his wife Julie, who works as a nurse at the same hospital, as well as two sons, Nick and Jon.</p>
<p>Our thoughts are with Mammone's family and friends at this time.</p>
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Doctor on bike ride hit by car then stabbed to death by driver, police say

A woman has sparked a debate after claiming she would want medics to save her life over that of her unborn child if there was a complication during the birth.

It's the dilemma all expectant mothers hope they never have to make a decision on - whose life should doctors prioritize saving if it's a choice between the mother or the baby during a medical emergency.

Many women say they'd want their baby saved over them in the event of a life-or-death situation, however, if the baby is saved and the mother dies during birth, the child will have to grow up without their mom.

One woman has left her followers divided after saying that she would prefer if she were the one to live if the situation were to happen to her in labor.

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Shelbie Martin from Utah, who goes by the handle<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@shelbielenora"> @shelbielenora</a> on TikTok, shared a video of her lipsyncing to a song, with text overlaid which read: "If during birth you have to choose to save me or the baby, save me. I have babies at home that need me."

She added in the caption: "&amp; my husband agrees."

The video has racked up over two million views since being posted on January 11, with thousands of comments on both sides of the debate.

One viewer wrote: "You’re the first person I’ve seen do this and didn’t say ‘save the baby’… I agree with you completely," to which Shelbie responded: "Moms that get it… get it."

Another commented: "I just don’t know why people would save the bay over the mother. I agree with you," while a third added: "I agree. Even without having children. Don't forget we are also someone's children... My parents couldn't live without me."

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One wrote: "If it was my first child of course save the baby but I have a medically ill child that [relies] on me to stay alive so I’d save me too for him."

Some disagreed, commenting: "Just no. I signed a form in labor 1000000 save the baby," and "I would say save the baby, his life is more important than mine and I do have other children."

Others were left conflicted, adding: "You've got my brain in over drive on what I would do. I honestly don't know."

Many commenters admitted they had initially thought they'd want the baby saved until they had children and experienced an issue during a subsequent birth and realized they were also needed by their existing kids, leading them to decide their life should be prioritized over the unborn baby.

While it's a decision no mother - or family member of a pregnant woman - wants to have to make, thankfully most babies are delivered safely with the appropriate medical care for both mother and child.
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<p>A woman has sparked a debate after claiming she would want medics to save her life over that of her unborn child if there was a complication during the birth.</p>
<p>It's the dilemma all expectant mothers hope they never have to make a decision on - whose life should doctors prioritize saving if it's a choice between the mother or the baby during a medical emergency.</p>
<p>Many women say they'd want their baby saved over them in the event of a life-or-death situation, however, if the baby is saved and the mother dies during birth, the child will have to grow up without their mom.</p>
<p>One woman has left her followers divided after saying that she would prefer if she were the one to live if the situation were to happen to her in labor.</p>

<p>Shelbie Martin from Utah, who goes by the handle<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@shelbielenora"> @shelbielenora</a> on TikTok, shared a video of her lipsyncing to a song, with text overlaid which read: "If during birth you have to choose to save me or the baby, save me. I have babies at home that need me."</p>
<p>She added in the caption: "&amp; my husband agrees."</p>
<p>The video has racked up over two million views since being posted on January 11, with thousands of comments on both sides of the debate.</p>
<p>One viewer wrote: "You’re the first person I’ve seen do this and didn’t say ‘save the baby’… I agree with you completely," to which Shelbie responded: "Moms that get it… get it."</p>
<p>Another commented: "I just don’t know why people would save the bay over the mother. I agree with you," while a third added: "I agree. Even without having children. Don't forget we are also someone's children... My parents couldn't live without me."</p>
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<p>One wrote: "If it was my first child of course save the baby but I have a medically ill child that [relies] on me to stay alive so I’d save me too for him."</p>
<p>Some disagreed, commenting: "Just no. I signed a form in labor 1000000 save the baby," and "I would say save the baby, his life is more important than mine and I do have other children."</p>
<p>Others were left conflicted, adding: "You've got my brain in over drive on what I would do. I honestly don't know."</p>
<p>Many commenters admitted they had initially thought they'd want the baby saved until they had children and experienced an issue during a subsequent birth and realized they were also needed by their existing kids, leading them to decide their life should be prioritized over the unborn baby.</p>
<p>While it's a decision no mother - or family member of a pregnant woman - wants to have to make, thankfully most babies are delivered safely with the appropriate medical care for both mother and child.</p>
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Mom sparks debate after saying she'd rather save herself than her baby in labor

Jessica Simpson has admitted to having a fling with an A-list actor in her candid new memoir, Movie Star: They Always Say They're Single.

Choosing not to name said actor, the 42-year old 'I Think I'm In Love With You' singer simply refers to him as a "megastar" and reveals she first met him at the 2001 Video Music Awards.

"This megastar, who I grew up thinking was so hot, eyeballed me up and down. Like he was undressing me with his eyes," Simpson penned in her <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Movie-Star-Always-Theyre-Single/dp/B0BR8BH5HS">Amazon essay, which was published on Wednesday, February 1.</a>

The two hit it off straight away while the pop star came to terms with her high-profile break up from her ex-husband Nick Lachey, who she was married to from 2002 to 2006 following an on-and-off romance.

According to Simpson's recollection, she did not feel "ready" to take the fling any further after the VMAs afterparty. However, she later bumped into him at a gym in Los Angeles, where she asked him to appear in a music video of hers.

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"‘You could be my lead guy,' I offered to this man who made millions and millions per film," she wrote in the essay.

Things did not go any further romantically due to Simpson patching things up with Lachey in September 2001, with the Blonde Ambition star deciding against calling the actor back.

However, when Simpson and Lachey ended things for good, she reconciled with the megastar, who she shared her first kiss with at her at the Beverly Hills Hilton, according to her book.

"I felt this warm rush all the way down my body to the tips of my toes in my wedges," the singer, who released her previous memoir Open Book in 202, wrote.

Despite sharing a passionate first kiss, Simpson later came across red carpet snaps of her actor beau and his girlfriend.

"I was never ever in a million years going to be the other woman," she wrote, claiming that the unnamed male told her their relationship was "completely over" and he was only interested in dating Simpson.

The two carried on their romance, going to events at nightclubs together and chatting about the birth of Simpson's goddaughter. Simpson even paid her man a visit while he was on set filming a movie. She admits, though, that the visit made her feel like she was only there to sleep with the star.

"Yes, there was something sexy and enticing about all this, but there was also something demeaning about it. I felt like a call girl," Simpson said in her book, adding it felt like he was trying to "hide" her from his "chick."

She continued: "I didn't care if he was my teenage fantasy come to life, this was not a choice that same girl, my younger self, would be proud of."
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<p>Jessica Simpson has admitted to having a fling with an A-list actor in her candid new memoir, Movie Star: They Always Say They're Single.</p>
<p>Choosing not to name said actor, the 42-year old 'I Think I'm In Love With You' singer simply refers to him as a "megastar" and reveals she first met him at the 2001 Video Music Awards.</p>
<p>"This megastar, who I grew up thinking was so hot, eyeballed me up and down. Like he was undressing me with his eyes," Simpson penned in her <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Movie-Star-Always-Theyre-Single/dp/B0BR8BH5HS">Amazon essay, which was published on Wednesday, February 1.</a></p>
<p>The two hit it off straight away while the pop star came to terms with her high-profile break up from her ex-husband Nick Lachey, who she was married to from 2002 to 2006 following an on-and-off romance.</p>
<p>According to Simpson's recollection, she did not feel "ready" to take the fling any further after the VMAs afterparty. However, she later bumped into him at a gym in Los Angeles, where she asked him to appear in a music video of hers.</p>
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<p>"‘You could be my lead guy,' I offered to this man who made millions and millions per film," she wrote in the essay.</p>
<p>Things did not go any further romantically due to Simpson patching things up with Lachey in September 2001, with the Blonde Ambition star deciding against calling the actor back.</p>
<p>However, when Simpson and Lachey ended things for good, she reconciled with the megastar, who she shared her first kiss with at her at the Beverly Hills Hilton, according to her book.</p>
<p>"I felt this warm rush all the way down my body to the tips of my toes in my wedges," the singer, who released her previous memoir Open Book in 202, wrote.</p>
<p>Despite sharing a passionate first kiss, Simpson later came across red carpet snaps of her actor beau and his girlfriend.</p>
<p>"I was never ever in a million years going to be the other woman," she wrote, claiming that the unnamed male told her their relationship was "completely over" and he was only interested in dating Simpson.</p>
<p>The two carried on their romance, going to events at nightclubs together and chatting about the birth of Simpson's goddaughter. Simpson even paid her man a visit while he was on set filming a movie. She admits, though, that the visit made her feel like she was only there to sleep with the star.</p>
<p>"Yes, there was something sexy and enticing about all this, but there was also something demeaning about it. I felt like a call girl," Simpson said in her book, adding it felt like he was trying to "hide" her from his "chick."</p>
<p>She continued: "I didn't care if he was my teenage fantasy come to life, this was not a choice that same girl, my younger self, would be proud of."</p>
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Jessica Simpson admits she had secret fling with 'megastar' who was in a relationship

Seth Rogen has sparked a conversation on social media after declaring that no one has "made a good high school movie" since the 2007 film Superbad.

In a recent interview with <a href="https://people.com/tv/seth-rogen-wouldnt-do-freaks-and-geeks-revival/">People</a>, the 40-year-old actor revealed that his The Fabelmans co-star Gabriel LaBelle spoke highly of the comedy he wrote with friend and collaborator Evan Goldberg.

The 20-year-old actor was only four years old when the flick - which stars Michael Cera, Jonah Hill, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Bill Hader, and Emma Stone - was released in theatres.

Speaking about Labelle's comment, Rogen said: "What's crazy is that Gabe LaBelle is like, 19 years old, and his and his friends' favorite movie is Superbad. So it never changed for some reason. No one's made a good high school movie since then."

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In other parts of the interview, the Neighbors star also opened up about the TV series Freaks and Geeks - which he starred in back in the 90s - and said that he wouldn't do a revival.

"I don’t think anyone would do it," Rogen explained. "It’s so rare that you do something in your career that is actually just viewed as good. I know enough now not to f*** with that, to just let it be good and not try to go revisit it and just let it exist."

However, many people were more focused on the Pineapple Express actor's remarks regarding high school movies and took to their social media platforms to share their opinions.

One user disagreed with Rogen and simply shared pictures of movies The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012), The Edge of Seventeen (2016), Lady Bird (2016), and Booksmart (2019).

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Another user wrote: "Do Revenge was comedy gold and it released just last year, so."

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A third commented: "Easy A was one of the most realistic high school movies ever! It was actually so good at showing how rumors and gossip circulate in high schools and misinformation spreads!"

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Meanwhile, other people agreed with Rogen's critique, as one person stated: "Superbad is an amazing coming-of-age movie and there hasn't been a better one since then."

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Another person expressed: "Honestly superbad is such a f***ing good high school movie it doesn’t make sense to compare it to anything that’s come out since. once in a generation s***. great script. perfect performances. iconic f***in movie."

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According to <a href="https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/seth-rogen-no-good-high-school-movie-since-superbad">Complex</a>, Superbad producer Judd Apatow revealed last year during the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjImdjqp2Dc">Inside of You</a> podcast with Michael Rosenbaum that he wanted to make a sequel for the comedy but decided against it.

"I know that Jonah [Hill] said 'Oh it’ll be funny to do it when we’re 70 or 80,' but I really wanted them to do a Superbad in college where Jonah flunks out of college and just shows up and visits Michael Cera at college," the 55-year-old said.

"Everyone was like 'Nah we don’t want to screw up Superbad by accidentally making a crappy second one,'" he continued.

"And I would always say the same thing: 'Well that’s like saying don’t make the second episode of the Sopranos. Like, so why do you think we would screw up the second one?'", he added.
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<p>Seth Rogen has sparked a conversation on social media after declaring that no one has "made a good high school movie" since the 2007 film Superbad.</p>
<p>In a recent interview with <a href="https://people.com/tv/seth-rogen-wouldnt-do-freaks-and-geeks-revival/">People</a>, the 40-year-old actor revealed that his The Fabelmans co-star Gabriel LaBelle spoke highly of the comedy he wrote with friend and collaborator Evan Goldberg.</p>
<p>The 20-year-old actor was only four years old when the flick - which stars Michael Cera, Jonah Hill, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Bill Hader, and Emma Stone - was released in theatres.</p>
<p>Speaking about Labelle's comment, Rogen said: "What's crazy is that Gabe LaBelle is like, 19 years old, and his and his friends' favorite movie is Superbad. So it never changed for some reason. No one's made a good high school movie since then."</p>
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<p>In other parts of the interview, the Neighbors star also opened up about the TV series Freaks and Geeks - which he starred in back in the 90s - and said that he wouldn't do a revival.</p>
<p>"I don’t think anyone would do it," Rogen explained. "It’s so rare that you do something in your career that is actually just viewed as good. I know enough now not to f*** with that, to just let it be good and not try to go revisit it and just let it exist."</p>
<p>However, many people were more focused on the Pineapple Express actor's remarks regarding high school movies and took to their social media platforms to share their opinions.</p>
<p>One user disagreed with Rogen and simply shared pictures of movies The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012), The Edge of Seventeen (2016), Lady Bird (2016), and Booksmart (2019).</p>
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<p>Another user wrote: "Do Revenge was comedy gold and it released just last year, so."</p>
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<p>A third commented: "Easy A was one of the most realistic high school movies ever! It was actually so good at showing how rumors and gossip circulate in high schools and misinformation spreads!"</p>
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<p>Meanwhile, other people agreed with Rogen's critique, as one person stated: "Superbad is an amazing coming-of-age movie and there hasn't been a better one since then."</p>
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<p>Another person expressed: "Honestly superbad is such a f***ing good high school movie it doesn’t make sense to compare it to anything that’s come out since. once in a generation s***. great script. perfect performances. iconic f***in movie."</p>
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<p>According to <a href="https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/seth-rogen-no-good-high-school-movie-since-superbad">Complex</a>, Superbad producer Judd Apatow revealed last year during the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjImdjqp2Dc">Inside of You</a> podcast with Michael Rosenbaum that he wanted to make a sequel for the comedy but decided against it.</p>
<p>"I know that Jonah [Hill] said 'Oh it’ll be funny to do it when we’re 70 or 80,' but I really wanted them to do a Superbad in college where Jonah flunks out of college and just shows up and visits Michael Cera at college," the 55-year-old said.</p>
<p>"Everyone was like 'Nah we don’t want to screw up Superbad by accidentally making a crappy second one,'" he continued.</p>
<p>"And I would always say the same thing: 'Well that’s like saying don’t make the second episode of the Sopranos. Like, so why do you think we would screw up the second one?'", he added.</p>
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Seth Rogen doesn't think anyone's 'made a good high school movie’ since 'Superbad'

Police have stated that they believe missing mother-of-two Nicola Bulley "has sadly fallen into the river," <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-64515347">BBC News</a> reports.

The announcement comes a week after Bulley went missing while walking her dog Willow near the River Wyre in St Michael’s on Wyre, Lancashire.

According to Lancashire Police, their "main working hypothesis" was that she had fallen into the River Wyre and that this was "not suspicious but a tragic case of a missing person".

Bulley was last seen at 9:00 AM local time on January 27 where she was walking her dog on Upper Field, Supt Sally Riley said.

Her partner had recently spoken out for the first time since she went missing, revealing his despair and saying that the ordeal feels "like a dream."

Bulley's disappearance was noted at around 10:30 AM the same morning after a dog walker noticed her brown springer spaniel looking distressed, with no owner in sight.

Her phone was also found on a park bench sitting opposite the river with it still connected to a work conference call.

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Bulley's partner Paul Ansell has spoken out for the first time, telling <a href="https://twitter.com/skynews/status/1621446683442790400?s=46&amp;t=m9tupCJgJoC44dnS4cD5hw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sky News</a> that it <a href="https://vt.co/news/nicola-bulleys-heartbroken-boyfriend-speaks-out-for-the-first-time-since-disappearance">seems "absolutely impossible" that she hasn't been found yet.</a>

Ansell told reporters that his main focus is to stay strong for the couple's two young daughters - nine-year-old Harriet and six-year-old Sophia.

"I just can't believe that we're a week on, and as yet, it seems like we're no further on. it just seems absolutely impossible, just like a dream. I can't get my head around any of it," he told Sky News.

Ansell took a moment to show his gratitude for those searching for Bulley: "I just want to say a massive thank you to the community, friends, for everything that they're doing."

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He added that he has replayed every scenario "around and around" in his head, but that "every single scenario comes to a brick wall."

Ansell expressed that it's almost as if his partner "vanished into thin air" as, after a week of searching, there had been no progress in finding her.

He also had the heartbreaking task of telling their two young daughters that their mother was missing and was unsure how long he could keep up appearances.

Speaking to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/21231609/missing-nicola-bulley-daughters-broke-down-tears/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Sun</a>, Bulley's mother Dorothy said: "He just said, 'Mommy’s lost,'" while Ansell's dad David added: "They cried their eyes out."

<strong>This is a breaking news story, more to follow...</strong>
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<p>Police have stated that they believe missing mother-of-two Nicola Bulley "has sadly fallen into the river," <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-64515347">BBC News</a> reports.</p>
<p>The announcement comes a week after Bulley went missing while walking her dog Willow near the River Wyre in St Michael’s on Wyre, Lancashire.</p>
<p>According to Lancashire Police, their "main working hypothesis" was that she had fallen into the River Wyre and that this was "not suspicious but a tragic case of a missing person".</p>
<p>Bulley was last seen at 9:00 AM local time on January 27 where she was walking her dog on Upper Field, Supt Sally Riley said.</p>
<p>Her partner had recently spoken out for the first time since she went missing, revealing his despair and saying that the ordeal feels "like a dream."</p>
<p>Bulley's disappearance was noted at around 10:30 AM the same morning after a dog walker noticed her brown springer spaniel looking distressed, with no owner in sight.</p>
<p>Her phone was also found on a park bench sitting opposite the river with it still connected to a work conference call.</p>
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<p>Bulley's partner Paul Ansell has spoken out for the first time, telling <a href="https://twitter.com/skynews/status/1621446683442790400?s=46&amp;t=m9tupCJgJoC44dnS4cD5hw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sky News</a> that it <a href="https://vt.co/news/nicola-bulleys-heartbroken-boyfriend-speaks-out-for-the-first-time-since-disappearance">seems "absolutely impossible" that she hasn't been found yet.</a></p>
<p>Ansell told reporters that his main focus is to stay strong for the couple's two young daughters - nine-year-old Harriet and six-year-old Sophia.</p>
<p>"I just can't believe that we're a week on, and as yet, it seems like we're no further on. it just seems absolutely impossible, just like a dream. I can't get my head around any of it," he told Sky News.</p>
<p>Ansell took a moment to show his gratitude for those searching for Bulley: "I just want to say a massive thank you to the community, friends, for everything that they're doing."</p>
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<p>He added that he has replayed every scenario "around and around" in his head, but that "every single scenario comes to a brick wall."</p>
<p>Ansell expressed that it's almost as if his partner "vanished into thin air" as, after a week of searching, there had been no progress in finding her.</p>
<p>He also had the heartbreaking task of telling their two young daughters that their mother was missing and was unsure how long he could keep up appearances.</p>
<p>Speaking to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/21231609/missing-nicola-bulley-daughters-broke-down-tears/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Sun</a>, Bulley's mother Dorothy said: "He just said, 'Mommy’s lost,'" while Ansell's dad David added: "They cried their eyes out."</p>
<p><strong>This is a breaking news story, more to follow...</strong></p>
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BREAKING: Missing mother Nicola Bulley believed to have fallen in river, police say

A video retracing <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/nicola-bulleys-heartbroken-boyfriend-speaks-out-for-the-first-time-since-disappearance" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nicola Bulley</a>'s last known footsteps before her sudden disappearance has been released.

As previously reported, the missing mother-of-two had dropped her <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/missing-moms-daughters-cried-their-eyes-out-after-being-told-their-mommys-lost" target="_blank" rel="noopener">two daughters</a> off at school on Friday (January 27) morning, before taking the family dog named Willow for a walk in Lancashire.

The 45-year-old mortgage adviser's disappearance was first noticed by a passerby who found the springer spaniel running alone beside the River Wyre in the village of St Michael’s on Wyre at around 10:30AM.

The onlooker also discovered the dog's lead, harness, and Nicola's phone - which was still connected to an active conference call - on a bench and recognized her from the family photo on her background.

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The hunt for the mother-of-two has entered an eighth day as yesterday <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/police-search-river-and-seal-off-scene-in-hunt-for-missing-dog-walker-nicola-bulley" target="_blank" rel="noopener">specialist diving teams</a> continued their attempts to trace her by returning to the river bank by the bench with a 20-foot-long probe attached to an underwater camera.

Extensive search parties also involved drones, helicopters, and dogs, and around 10:40AM on Thursday (February 2), a specialist underwater unit carrying oxygen tanks and long yellow cables dressed in black scoured the 18 feet-deep water.

Now, the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11705703/Video-tracks-Nicola-Bulleys-journey-river-bench-phone-found.html?ito=social-facebook&amp;fbclid=IwAR1wljxfybn0mcwgxHbwpdTL_untLVCirC04ulz6LKamPFA6ZCQgMS1ZZOE">Daily Mail</a> has released a video that examines Nicola's last known movements. It has been understood that first, she dropped her two children off at St Michael's-on-Wyre Church of England Primary School at around 8:30AM.

The outlet said that her family described the route as clockwork for the mother-of-two as she parked her car there "1000 times" as part of an everyday routine of walking the dog through the area.

It has been suggested that the pair would have diverted left and crossed Hall Lane by the primary school to start the walk. Nicola presumably would've been noticed by other dog walkers because of her dress sense.

The <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11705703/Video-tracks-Nicola-Bulleys-journey-river-bench-phone-found.html?ito=social-facebook&amp;fbclid=IwAR1wljxfybn0mcwgxHbwpdTL_untLVCirC04ulz6LKamPFA6ZCQgMS1ZZOE">publication</a> continued that around 8:50AM, Nicola and her dog would've strolled past the grounds of the Grade I St Michael's Church, which is near where she parked.

They would then walk past a side street by the church, cross over the River Wyre, and persist along a narrow footpath parallel to the river.

Apparently, Willow interacted with another dog at that time, and then around 8:50AM, the mother-of-two sent an email to her manager before logging onto a Teams call eight minutes later.

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At 9:01AM, reports suggest that the duo passed through a metal gate and arrived next to the wooden bench Nicola was last spotted at. She then joined the conference call with her work colleagues, but her camera and mic had been muted.

The <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11705703/Video-tracks-Nicola-Bulleys-journey-river-bench-phone-found.html?ito=social-facebook&amp;fbclid=IwAR1wljxfybn0mcwgxHbwpdTL_untLVCirC04ulz6LKamPFA6ZCQgMS1ZZOE">outlet</a> shared that her boss Ben Pociecha, the director of Exclusively Mortgages, said there was nothing strange about her not being on the screen.

"It seems as if she was muted and didn't have her camera on. She was listening in whilst walking her dog," he said. "There were numerous parties involved in this. A lot of people attended the call. The police are investigating the call."

Now, it has been deemed possible that at 9:15AM Nicola was seen on a footpath by the River Wyre with her spaniel Willow by a potential witness. The onlooker may have been the last person to see her at around that time.

His wife told <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/nicola-bulley-missing-dog-walker-mum-search-lancashire-uk-2023-0bmg8nzv3">The Times</a>: "In the field, there were about three people, including my husband. He said there was nothing unusual about her and she seemed completely normal."

"I'd often see her and say hello. I always thought she looked very nicely dressed, in her bobble hat and smart Wellington boots. It's just horrible to know she's missing," she added.

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At 9:20AM, Nicola is believed to have been seen again by a pensioner in his 70s at this time. He was also in the area around half an hour later. The police said that he was a "key witness" and have since spoken to him.

Meanwhile, the conference call the mother-of-two was in ended at 9:30AM but she remained logged on. Thirty minutes later, a woman who spoke to the pensioner found Willow alone on the river bank.

A local told the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11705703/Video-tracks-Nicola-Bulleys-journey-river-bench-phone-found.html?ito=social-facebook&amp;fbclid=IwAR1wljxfybn0mcwgxHbwpdTL_untLVCirC04ulz6LKamPFA6ZCQgMS1ZZOE">Daily Mail</a>: "I know the woman who found Willow. She said the dog was near the river bank and close to the bench that Nicola's phone was found."

Lastly, around 10:30AM, Nicola's partner Paul Ansell was informed by the primary school that his partner was missing after their dog was found alone. He then sparked an investigation by notifying law enforcement about her sudden disappearance.
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<p>A video retracing <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/nicola-bulleys-heartbroken-boyfriend-speaks-out-for-the-first-time-since-disappearance" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nicola Bulley</a>'s last known footsteps before her sudden disappearance has been released.</p>
<p>As previously reported, the missing mother-of-two had dropped her <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/missing-moms-daughters-cried-their-eyes-out-after-being-told-their-mommys-lost" target="_blank" rel="noopener">two daughters</a> off at school on Friday (January 27) morning, before taking the family dog named Willow for a walk in Lancashire.</p>
<p>The 45-year-old mortgage adviser's disappearance was first noticed by a passerby who found the springer spaniel running alone beside the River Wyre in the village of St Michael’s on Wyre at around 10:30AM.</p>
<p>The onlooker also discovered the dog's lead, harness, and Nicola's phone - which was still connected to an active conference call - on a bench and recognized her from the family photo on her background.</p>
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<p>The hunt for the mother-of-two has entered an eighth day as yesterday <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/police-search-river-and-seal-off-scene-in-hunt-for-missing-dog-walker-nicola-bulley" target="_blank" rel="noopener">specialist diving teams</a> continued their attempts to trace her by returning to the river bank by the bench with a 20-foot-long probe attached to an underwater camera.</p>
<p>Extensive search parties also involved drones, helicopters, and dogs, and around 10:40AM on Thursday (February 2), a specialist underwater unit carrying oxygen tanks and long yellow cables dressed in black scoured the 18 feet-deep water.</p>
<p>Now, the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11705703/Video-tracks-Nicola-Bulleys-journey-river-bench-phone-found.html?ito=social-facebook&amp;fbclid=IwAR1wljxfybn0mcwgxHbwpdTL_untLVCirC04ulz6LKamPFA6ZCQgMS1ZZOE">Daily Mail</a> has released a video that examines Nicola's last known movements. It has been understood that first, she dropped her two children off at St Michael's-on-Wyre Church of England Primary School at around 8:30AM.</p>
<p>The outlet said that her family described the route as clockwork for the mother-of-two as she parked her car there "1000 times" as part of an everyday routine of walking the dog through the area.</p>
<p>It has been suggested that the pair would have diverted left and crossed Hall Lane by the primary school to start the walk. Nicola presumably would've been noticed by other dog walkers because of her dress sense.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11705703/Video-tracks-Nicola-Bulleys-journey-river-bench-phone-found.html?ito=social-facebook&amp;fbclid=IwAR1wljxfybn0mcwgxHbwpdTL_untLVCirC04ulz6LKamPFA6ZCQgMS1ZZOE">publication</a> continued that around 8:50AM, Nicola and her dog would've strolled past the grounds of the Grade I St Michael's Church, which is near where she parked.</p>
<p>They would then walk past a side street by the church, cross over the River Wyre, and persist along a narrow footpath parallel to the river.</p>
<p>Apparently, Willow interacted with another dog at that time, and then around 8:50AM, the mother-of-two sent an email to her manager before logging onto a Teams call eight minutes later.</p>
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<p>At 9:01AM, reports suggest that the duo passed through a metal gate and arrived next to the wooden bench Nicola was last spotted at. She then joined the conference call with her work colleagues, but her camera and mic had been muted.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11705703/Video-tracks-Nicola-Bulleys-journey-river-bench-phone-found.html?ito=social-facebook&amp;fbclid=IwAR1wljxfybn0mcwgxHbwpdTL_untLVCirC04ulz6LKamPFA6ZCQgMS1ZZOE">outlet</a> shared that her boss Ben Pociecha, the director of Exclusively Mortgages, said there was nothing strange about her not being on the screen.</p>
<p>"It seems as if she was muted and didn't have her camera on. She was listening in whilst walking her dog," he said. "There were numerous parties involved in this. A lot of people attended the call. The police are investigating the call."</p>
<p>Now, it has been deemed possible that at 9:15AM Nicola was seen on a footpath by the River Wyre with her spaniel Willow by a potential witness. The onlooker may have been the last person to see her at around that time.</p>
<p>His wife told <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/nicola-bulley-missing-dog-walker-mum-search-lancashire-uk-2023-0bmg8nzv3">The Times</a>: "In the field, there were about three people, including my husband. He said there was nothing unusual about her and she seemed completely normal."</p>
<p>"I'd often see her and say hello. I always thought she looked very nicely dressed, in her bobble hat and smart Wellington boots. It's just horrible to know she's missing," she added.</p>
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 Officers from Lancashire Police searching for Nicola Bulley. Credit: PA Images / Alamy</h1>
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<p>At 9:20AM, Nicola is believed to have been seen again by a pensioner in his 70s at this time. He was also in the area around half an hour later. The police said that he was a "key witness" and have since spoken to him.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, the conference call the mother-of-two was in ended at 9:30AM but she remained logged on. Thirty minutes later, a woman who spoke to the pensioner found Willow alone on the river bank.</p>
<p>A local told the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11705703/Video-tracks-Nicola-Bulleys-journey-river-bench-phone-found.html?ito=social-facebook&amp;fbclid=IwAR1wljxfybn0mcwgxHbwpdTL_untLVCirC04ulz6LKamPFA6ZCQgMS1ZZOE">Daily Mail</a>: "I know the woman who found Willow. She said the dog was near the river bank and close to the bench that Nicola's phone was found."</p>
<p>Lastly, around 10:30AM, Nicola's partner Paul Ansell was informed by the primary school that his partner was missing after their dog was found alone. He then sparked an investigation by notifying law enforcement about her sudden disappearance.</p>
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Haunting video captures Nicola Bulley's movements before she 'vanished'

Footage has emerged of the baby that was allegedly left at an airport check-in desk after the parents didn't want to buy another ticket.

This <a href="https://vt.co/news/couple-left-baby-at-airport-check-in-after-refusing-to-buy-child-a-ticket">bizarre story</a> emerged on January 31 after the <a href="https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-730165" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jerusalem Post</a> reported that a couple who held Belgian passports attempted to board a flight from Ben-Gurion airport in Tel Aviv to Brussels.

The couple turned up late at the Ryanair check-in desk to find it had already closed, and when later informed that they needed to purchase an extra ticket for their baby, they decided their flight was more important.

The couple reportedly hurried off to security in order to make their flight, leaving the baby unattended in a stroller on the check-in conveyor belt.

Footage of the incident has now emerged on social media, and it shows bewildered airport staff trying to get their head around the situation unfolding in front of them.

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The cellphone footage displays a stunned member of staff declaring: "I'm in shock," before adding: "Poor thing. She left him here! [I swear] on my mom."

The Israeli authorities confirmed the series of events in a statement given to <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/baby-left-airport-scli-intl/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CNN</a>, saying: "A couple and an infant with Belgian passports arrived for a flight at Terminal 1 without a ticket for the baby.

"The couple also arrived late for the flight, once the check-in for the flight was closed. The couple left the infant seat with the baby and ran toward the security checks at Terminal 1 in an attempt to reach the boarding gate for the flight."

According to Ryanair, infants can be included in travel plans during the booking process, but if the adults wish for the child to have their own seat, it must be paid for at the full price.

However, if the parents or guardians of the infant are happy with it sitting on their lap for the journey, this still requires a fee of $27 for each one-way flight.

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Authorities have confirmed that the matter is not being investigated further, as when police arrived at the airport the parents had re-claimed their child.

It is unknown whether the parents and the child made their flight.
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<p>Footage has emerged of the baby that was allegedly left at an airport check-in desk after the parents didn't want to buy another ticket.</p>
<p>This <a href="https://vt.co/news/couple-left-baby-at-airport-check-in-after-refusing-to-buy-child-a-ticket">bizarre story</a> emerged on January 31 after the <a href="https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-730165" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jerusalem Post</a> reported that a couple who held Belgian passports attempted to board a flight from Ben-Gurion airport in Tel Aviv to Brussels.</p>
<p>The couple turned up late at the Ryanair check-in desk to find it had already closed, and when later informed that they needed to purchase an extra ticket for their baby, they decided their flight was more important.</p>
<p>The couple reportedly hurried off to security in order to make their flight, leaving the baby unattended in a stroller on the check-in conveyor belt.</p>
<p>Footage of the incident has now emerged on social media, and it shows bewildered airport staff trying to get their head around the situation unfolding in front of them.</p>
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<p>The cellphone footage displays a stunned member of staff declaring: "I'm in shock," before adding: "Poor thing. She left him here! [I swear] on my mom."</p>
<p>The Israeli authorities confirmed the series of events in a statement given to <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/baby-left-airport-scli-intl/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CNN</a>, saying: "A couple and an infant with Belgian passports arrived for a flight at Terminal 1 without a ticket for the baby.</p>
<p>"The couple also arrived late for the flight, once the check-in for the flight was closed. The couple left the infant seat with the baby and ran toward the security checks at Terminal 1 in an attempt to reach the boarding gate for the flight."</p>
<p>According to Ryanair, infants can be included in travel plans during the booking process, but if the adults wish for the child to have their own seat, it must be paid for at the full price.</p>
<p>However, if the parents or guardians of the infant are happy with it sitting on their lap for the journey, this still requires a fee of $27 for each one-way flight.</p>
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<p>Authorities have confirmed that the matter is not being investigated further, as when police arrived at the airport the parents had re-claimed their child.</p>
<p>It is unknown whether the parents and the child made their flight.</p>
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Video appears to show moments after couple left baby at airport check-in

Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker are engaged after more than two years together, it has been reported.

Outlets including <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2023/02/02/vanessa-hudgens-mlb-cole-tucker-get-engaged/">TMZ Sports</a> and <a href="https://www.lifeandstylemag.com/posts/are-vanessa-hudgens-and-cole-tucker-still-together-their-status/">Life &amp; Style</a>, confirmed the happy news, with both citing sources close to the couple.

TMZ Sports reported that a source told them that Tucker proposed sometime at the end of last year.

A source told the latter publication that the two are "keeping it on the down-low for now and enjoying the moment but plan to make an official announcement any day."

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Hudgens, 34, shared in an April 2021 interview with <a href="https://www.etonline.com/vanessa-hudgens-reveals-the-unique-way-she-met-perfect-boyfriend-cole-tucker-exclusive-164289">Entertainment Tonight</a> that she first met Cole during a Zoom meditation group.

"Me and Cole met on a Zoom meditation group. Very random, yes," the High School Musical alum said. "Zoom, you've got to love it."

Gushing over the 26-year-old shortstop, she added: "He's just kind of perfect for me. I am [happy]. I really am. I think that it's also so important to stay grateful for everything that you have in life. I've been making that a priority, and I feel like it's just been making magic happen all the more."

Cole returned the favor in an MLB spring training interview in 2021, saying: "I got a girlfriend and she’s cool. She’s awesome, I love her."

Per <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/breaking-vanessa-hudgens-engaged-mlb-29089033">The Mirror,</a> he continued: "But I don’t want it to be, ‘Oh, Cole’s dating Vanessa … ’ I don’t want it to be treated any differently than Mitch [Keller] having his wife down, or Ke’Bryan [Hayes] having his girlfriend come down.

"She’s great. She’ll be around. You will see her, but you saw the headline, it is what it is."

In May 2021, the former Disney star appeared on The Drew Barrymore Show and got candid about making the first move on her beau.

"If I want something or someone, I’m going after them,"she explained. "I fully just slid into his DMs and was like, ‘Hey, it was nice to meet you.’ So I think there is no shame in making the first move."
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Check out what Hudgens had to say here:</strong></p>
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Before she and Cole became an item, the Spring Breakers star was in a relationship with Austin Butler - who recently received his first Academy Award nomination for his performance as Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann's Elvis.

Butler was cast as the the King of Rock 'n' Roll back in July 2019 while he and Hudgens were still together.

The following month, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn3rz8g4zRk">Hudens revealed while guest hosting Live With Kelly and Ryan</a> that she had the idea for him to play the legendary performer even before Luhrmann's biopic was announced.

"It's so crazy because last December, we were driving along and we were listening to Christmas music, and then an Elvis Presley Christmas song came on," she recalled.

"He had just dyed his hair dark — he’s a natural blonde — and I was looking at him and he was singing along and I was like, ‘Babe, you need to play Elvis,’” she went on. “‘I don’t know how, but I’m serious. You need to play him.'"

She continued: "Then in January, he was sitting at the piano — he’s a musician — and he’s playing and he’s singing and I’m like, I don’t know how, but you need to figure out how you can play Elvis. Like, I don’t know how we get rights or what we do, but you need to play him."
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<p>Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker are engaged after more than two years together, it has been reported.</p>
<p>Outlets including <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2023/02/02/vanessa-hudgens-mlb-cole-tucker-get-engaged/">TMZ Sports</a> and <a href="https://www.lifeandstylemag.com/posts/are-vanessa-hudgens-and-cole-tucker-still-together-their-status/">Life &amp; Style</a>, confirmed the happy news, with both citing sources close to the couple.</p>
<p>TMZ Sports reported that a source told them that Tucker proposed sometime at the end of last year.</p>
<p>A source told the latter publication that the two are "keeping it on the down-low for now and enjoying the moment but plan to make an official announcement any day."</p>
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<p>Hudgens, 34, shared in an April 2021 interview with <a href="https://www.etonline.com/vanessa-hudgens-reveals-the-unique-way-she-met-perfect-boyfriend-cole-tucker-exclusive-164289">Entertainment Tonight</a> that she first met Cole during a Zoom meditation group.</p>
<p>"Me and Cole met on a Zoom meditation group. Very random, yes," the High School Musical alum said. "Zoom, you've got to love it."</p>
<p>Gushing over the 26-year-old shortstop, she added: "He's just kind of perfect for me. I am [happy]. I really am. I think that it's also so important to stay grateful for everything that you have in life. I've been making that a priority, and I feel like it's just been making magic happen all the more."</p>
<p>Cole returned the favor in an MLB spring training interview in 2021, saying: "I got a girlfriend and she’s cool. She’s awesome, I love her."</p>
<p>Per <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/breaking-vanessa-hudgens-engaged-mlb-29089033">The Mirror,</a> he continued: "But I don’t want it to be, ‘Oh, Cole’s dating Vanessa … ’ I don’t want it to be treated any differently than Mitch [Keller] having his wife down, or Ke’Bryan [Hayes] having his girlfriend come down.</p>
<p>"She’s great. She’ll be around. You will see her, but you saw the headline, it is what it is."</p>
<p>In May 2021, the former Disney star appeared on The Drew Barrymore Show and got candid about making the first move on her beau.</p>
<p>"If I want something or someone, I’m going after them,"she explained. "I fully just slid into his DMs and was like, ‘Hey, it was nice to meet you.’ So I think there is no shame in making the first move."</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Check out what Hudgens had to say here:</strong></p>
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<p>Before she and Cole became an item, the Spring Breakers star was in a relationship with Austin Butler - who recently received his first Academy Award nomination for his performance as Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann's Elvis.</p>
<p>Butler was cast as the the King of Rock 'n' Roll back in July 2019 while he and Hudgens were still together.</p>
<p>The following month, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn3rz8g4zRk">Hudens revealed while guest hosting Live With Kelly and Ryan</a> that she had the idea for him to play the legendary performer even before Luhrmann's biopic was announced.</p>
<p>"It's so crazy because last December, we were driving along and we were listening to Christmas music, and then an Elvis Presley Christmas song came on," she recalled.</p>
<p>"He had just dyed his hair dark — he’s a natural blonde — and I was looking at him and he was singing along and I was like, ‘Babe, you need to play Elvis,’” she went on. “‘I don’t know how, but I’m serious. You need to play him.'"</p>
<p>She continued: "Then in January, he was sitting at the piano — he’s a musician — and he’s playing and he’s singing and I’m like, I don’t know how, but you need to figure out how you can play Elvis. Like, I don’t know how we get rights or what we do, but you need to play him."</p>
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Vanessa Hudgens is reportedly engaged to Cole Tucker

The cost of living crisis is hitting everyone hard, so it's no wonder people are looking to alternative ways of making money - such as selling a jar of spit for hundreds of dollars.

While many of us might be making cutbacks as bills continue to increase, the market for jars of spit appears to be holding strong, as one adult creator revealed she sold a tub of her own saliva for £200 ($245).

Elle Brooke, an OnlyFans model, recently opened up about the strangest requests she has ever had from her subscribers on the site.

From custom videos barking like a dog - which apparently is not that uncommon a request - to selling her own saliva, the adult entertainer has made a lot of money from people's unusual fetishes.

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Brooke, who is currently undefeated as a YouTube boxer, having knocked out Faith Ordway in the first round on the undercard of KSI vs Faze Temperrr fight on January 14, as well as beating Love Island's AJ Bunker in a previous bout, also revealed just how much she can make on OnlyFans per month.

She revealed in an interview with The Taboo Room: "I once sold a tub of spit for like £200. I did a custom barking like a dog, but I think that's pretty normal now."

One of the more disturbing requests she has ever had was to pretend she was being sexually assaulted by a ghost in a custom video - compared to which, barking like a dog truly does sound tame.

While getting paid hundreds to spit in a tub might seem like a tempting prospect for most, it's just a drop in the ocean (sorry) for Brooke's monthly income.

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Her explicit content and her monthly subscribers are reportedly bringing in "easily" £30,000 ($37,000), meaning she has cut down on the custom requests she fulfils for her fans.

She explained: "I do requests, not so much anymore because it'd be extremely expensive for me to even move. I'm kind of lazy now.

"My first couple of months I was making seven grand a month. At the time I was at uni, I was like 'that’s absolutely ridiculous,' bearing in mind I never grew up with money.

"After a year I was easily making 30 grand a month, and it’s only built up since then."

While raking in such an insane monthly income is merely a dream for most people, Brooke admitted that she is actually considering packing in the adult work sometime in the future.

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She admitted: "It pains me to say this but I'm really... not [that] I'm falling out of love with OnlyFans but I think I’ve lost that spunk that I once had.

"I think when you become kind of complacent and you are happy where you are, that's when... you know, I like to always be pushing myself and exceeding my goals.

"Whereas now I think with OnlyFans I think I have somewhat plateaued. I don't think I can get any bigger than what I have now, so I think that I have kind of fallen out of love with it."
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<p>The cost of living crisis is hitting everyone hard, so it's no wonder people are looking to alternative ways of making money - such as selling a jar of spit for hundreds of dollars.</p>
<p>While many of us might be making cutbacks as bills continue to increase, the market for jars of spit appears to be holding strong, as one adult creator revealed she sold a tub of her own saliva for £200 ($245).</p>
<p>Elle Brooke, an OnlyFans model, recently opened up about the strangest requests she has ever had from her subscribers on the site.</p>
<p>From custom videos barking like a dog - which apparently is not that uncommon a request - to selling her own saliva, the adult entertainer has made a lot of money from people's unusual fetishes.</p>
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<p>Brooke, who is currently undefeated as a YouTube boxer, having knocked out Faith Ordway in the first round on the undercard of KSI vs Faze Temperrr fight on January 14, as well as beating Love Island's AJ Bunker in a previous bout, also revealed just how much she can make on OnlyFans per month.</p>
<p>She revealed in an interview with The Taboo Room: "I once sold a tub of spit for like £200. I did a custom barking like a dog, but I think that's pretty normal now."</p>
<p>One of the more disturbing requests she has ever had was to pretend she was being sexually assaulted by a ghost in a custom video - compared to which, barking like a dog truly does sound tame.</p>
<p>While getting paid hundreds to spit in a tub might seem like a tempting prospect for most, it's just a drop in the ocean (sorry) for Brooke's monthly income.</p>
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<p>Her explicit content and her monthly subscribers are reportedly bringing in "easily" £30,000 ($37,000), meaning she has cut down on the custom requests she fulfils for her fans.</p>
<p>She explained: "I do requests, not so much anymore because it'd be extremely expensive for me to even move. I'm kind of lazy now.</p>
<p>"My first couple of months I was making seven grand a month. At the time I was at uni, I was like 'that’s absolutely ridiculous,' bearing in mind I never grew up with money.</p>
<p>"After a year I was easily making 30 grand a month, and it’s only built up since then."</p>
<p>While raking in such an insane monthly income is merely a dream for most people, Brooke admitted that she is actually considering packing in the adult work sometime in the future.</p>
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<p>She admitted: "It pains me to say this but I'm really... not [that] I'm falling out of love with OnlyFans but I think I’ve lost that spunk that I once had.</p>
<p>"I think when you become kind of complacent and you are happy where you are, that's when... you know, I like to always be pushing myself and exceeding my goals.</p>
<p>"Whereas now I think with OnlyFans I think I have somewhat plateaued. I don't think I can get any bigger than what I have now, so I think that I have kind of fallen out of love with it."</p>
<h2>Featured image credit: agefotostock / Alamy</h2>


OnlyFans star Elle Brooke sold a tub of spit for over $200

Fashion designer Paco Rabanne, best known for his futuristic creations and best-selling perfumes, has died at the age of 88.

News of his death was confirmed on his brand's official Instagram account, which shared a black and white photo of its founder to share the news with fans.

The caption read: "The House of Paco Rabanne wishes to honour our visionary designer and founder who passed away today at the age of 88.

"Among the most seminal fashion figures of the 20th century, his legacy will remain a constant source of inspiration. We are grateful to Monsieur Rabanne for establishing our avant-garde heritage and defining a future of limitless possibilities."

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According to reports from <a href="https://wwd.com/fashion-news/designer-luxury/paco-rabanne-dies-dead-1235507640/">WWD</a>, Rabanne - who was born in Spain - died in Portsall, France, with Spanish group Puig confirming the news of his death.

José Manuel Albesa, president of Puig's fashion and beauty division, which controls the Paco Rabanne fragrance business and fashion house, said in a statement: "Paco Rabanne made transgression magnetic. Who else could induce fashionable Parisian women to clamor for dresses made of plastic and metal? Who but Paco Rabanne could imagine a fragrance called Calandre – the word means ‘automobile grill,’ you know – and turn it into an icon of modern femininity?

"That radical, rebellious spirit set him apart: There is only one Rabanne. With his passing, we are reminded once again of his enormous influence on contemporary fashion, a spirit that lives on in the house that bears his name."

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Marc Puig, the company's chairman and CEO added: "I am deeply saddened by the passing of Mr. Paco Rabanne. The history of Puig and Paco Rabanne began in the late 1960s with the launch of Calandre, the perfume created soon after the designer released '12 Unwearable Dresses in Contemporary Materials.'

"A major personality in fashion, his was a daring, revolutionary, and provocative vision, conveyed through a unique aesthetic. He will remain an important source of inspiration for the Puig fashion and fragrance teams, who continuously work together to express Mr. Paco Rabanne’s radically modern codes. I extend my sincere condolences to his family and to those who have known him."

Rabanne found fame in the 1960s as a designer, but has maintained a low profile since retiring from the fashion world in 1999, rarely being seen in public.

His perfume and fashion empire has continued to flourish after being revived by Puig in 2011, with Julien Dossena leading the house since 2013.

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Known for his metallic designs, Rabanne made waves with his first collection in 1966, which was made out of plastics and dubbed the '12 Unwearable Dresses in Contemporary Materials'.

While the French fashion press was enraged by the concept, it put Rabanne on the map in the US, leading him to dress some of the biggest figures of the 1960s, including Jane Fonda, Audrey Hepburn and Mia Farrow among others.

Outside of his fashion interests, Rabanne was also heavily involved with astrology and described himself as "a bit of a medium, a clairvoyant."

He claimed to friends in the 1970s that he had "always believed in magic" since the age of eight, and felt like he was put on this earth to "foresee the Third World War".

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Rabanne also claimed his best-selling Black XS perfume's recipe was inspired by a mythic witches' brew and was inspired by an argument with a phantom.

Our thoughts are with Paco Rabanne's friends and family at this time.
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<p>Fashion designer Paco Rabanne, best known for his futuristic creations and best-selling perfumes, has died at the age of 88.</p>
<p>News of his death was confirmed on his brand's official Instagram account, which shared a black and white photo of its founder to share the news with fans.</p>
<p>The caption read: "The House of Paco Rabanne wishes to honour our visionary designer and founder who passed away today at the age of 88.</p>
<p>"Among the most seminal fashion figures of the 20th century, his legacy will remain a constant source of inspiration. We are grateful to Monsieur Rabanne for establishing our avant-garde heritage and defining a future of limitless possibilities."</p>
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<p>According to reports from <a href="https://wwd.com/fashion-news/designer-luxury/paco-rabanne-dies-dead-1235507640/">WWD</a>, Rabanne - who was born in Spain - died in Portsall, France, with Spanish group Puig confirming the news of his death.</p>
<p>José Manuel Albesa, president of Puig's fashion and beauty division, which controls the Paco Rabanne fragrance business and fashion house, said in a statement: "Paco Rabanne made transgression magnetic. Who else could induce fashionable Parisian women to clamor for dresses made of plastic and metal? Who but Paco Rabanne could imagine a fragrance called Calandre – the word means ‘automobile grill,’ you know – and turn it into an icon of modern femininity?</p>
<p>"That radical, rebellious spirit set him apart: There is only one Rabanne. With his passing, we are reminded once again of his enormous influence on contemporary fashion, a spirit that lives on in the house that bears his name."</p>
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<p>Marc Puig, the company's chairman and CEO added: "I am deeply saddened by the passing of Mr. Paco Rabanne. The history of Puig and Paco Rabanne began in the late 1960s with the launch of Calandre, the perfume created soon after the designer released '12 Unwearable Dresses in Contemporary Materials.'</p>
<p>"A major personality in fashion, his was a daring, revolutionary, and provocative vision, conveyed through a unique aesthetic. He will remain an important source of inspiration for the Puig fashion and fragrance teams, who continuously work together to express Mr. Paco Rabanne’s radically modern codes. I extend my sincere condolences to his family and to those who have known him."</p>
<p>Rabanne found fame in the 1960s as a designer, but has maintained a low profile since retiring from the fashion world in 1999, rarely being seen in public.</p>
<p>His perfume and fashion empire has continued to flourish after being revived by Puig in 2011, with Julien Dossena leading the house since 2013.</p>
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<p>Known for his metallic designs, Rabanne made waves with his first collection in 1966, which was made out of plastics and dubbed the '12 Unwearable Dresses in Contemporary Materials'.</p>
<p>While the French fashion press was enraged by the concept, it put Rabanne on the map in the US, leading him to dress some of the biggest figures of the 1960s, including Jane Fonda, Audrey Hepburn and Mia Farrow among others.</p>
<p>Outside of his fashion interests, Rabanne was also heavily involved with astrology and described himself as "a bit of a medium, a clairvoyant."</p>
<p>He claimed to friends in the 1970s that he had "always believed in magic" since the age of eight, and felt like he was put on this earth to "foresee the Third World War".</p>
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<p>Rabanne also claimed his best-selling Black XS perfume's recipe was inspired by a mythic witches' brew and was inspired by an argument with a phantom.</p>
<p>Our thoughts are with Paco Rabanne's friends and family at this time.</p>
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Legendary designer Paco Rabanne dies aged 88

Euphoria star Chloe Cherry has been charged with misdemeanor retail theft after allegedly stealing a blouse.

As reported by <a href="https://people.com/tv/euphoria-chloe-cherry-facing-theft-charge-allegedly-stealing-blouse/">People</a>, the 25-year-old former adult film star - who appeared in the HBO drama as Faye - is accused of shoplifting a blouse worth $28 from a store in her native hometown Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

According to legal documents obtained by the publication, the model - whose real name is Elise Jones - was charged on Monday (January 23) and the alleged incident is said to have taken place in December at the Building Character shopping center.

However, Cherry's representatives have denied the claims and told <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2023/02/02/euphoria-star-chloe-cherry-charged-retail-theft-stealing-28-blouse/">TMZ</a> that the event happened when "there was confusion over a blouse that wasn’t properly charged to my client’s credit card".

[caption id="attachment_1263192973" align="aligncenter" width="2560"]<img class="wp-image-1263192973 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/2HED4FW-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="2560" height="1707" /> Chloe Cherry in Euphoria. Credit: PictureLux / The Hollywood Archive / Alamy[/caption]

According to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11707989/Euphoria-star-Chloe-Cherry-charged-alleged-theft-28-blouse-native-Pennsylvania.html">Daily Mail</a>, an employee at the retailer showed authorities surveillance footage featuring the actress taking a Moda International blouse into a fitting room. The blouse was not retrieved from the dressing room afterward.

Law enforcement disclosed that the worker told them that Cherry used a credit card to pay for separate items and that she confessed to taking the blouse and returning it to the officer.

However, her agent rejected the claim and said: "In no way did she 'admit' to taking the blouse, since that was not the case. This story seems to be more about a local store trading on a celebrity’s name more than anything else," per <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2023/02/02/euphoria-star-chloe-cherry-charged-retail-theft-stealing-28-blouse/">TMZ</a>.
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Check out the trailer for Euphoria's first season:</strong></p>
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Meanwhile, the owner of Building Character, Marty Hulse - who was not aware that Cherry was an actress - told the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11707989/Euphoria-star-Chloe-Cherry-charged-alleged-theft-28-blouse-native-Pennsylvania.html">outlet</a> that the clothing had been taken from the retailer Jenny &amp; the Clowder, which is upstairs from the other vendors.

They also said that shoplifters are always captured by the evidence they leave behind, adding: "Most times when we find people who are shoplifting, we don't find them in the act."

"They'll take the tag off of it and throw it somewhere. Then we see the tag, and we can find them on the camera and where it came from, and that's exactly what happened," Hulse said. "I know it sounds piddly, but when it comes down to it, we're all small businesses - you're stealing from your neighbors."

The complex's general manager Joel Henry interjected that the security camera system in the area has been updated and that reportedly around one or two shoplifters have been caught each month.

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The actress made her mainstream acting debut last year in the second season of Euphoria which stars Zendaya. She began her career in the pornographic film industry, but quit following the success of the HBO show.

In an interview last year with the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/callherdaddy/?hl=en">Call Me Daddy podcast</a>, Cherry said that doing sex work made her relationship with her mother difficult as she told her that it was "the lowest thing a person can do".

"That’s like the one thing I’ll share [publicly] that I disagree with so deeply," Cherry responded. "And I don’t know if there are other people out there that agree with that but I think trying to put down your own family is lower."

Cherry is now scheduled for a preliminary hearing in court on February 22
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<p>Euphoria star Chloe Cherry has been charged with misdemeanor retail theft after allegedly stealing a blouse.</p>
<p>As reported by <a href="https://people.com/tv/euphoria-chloe-cherry-facing-theft-charge-allegedly-stealing-blouse/">People</a>, the 25-year-old former adult film star - who appeared in the HBO drama as Faye - is accused of shoplifting a blouse worth $28 from a store in her native hometown Lancaster, Pennsylvania.</p>
<p>According to legal documents obtained by the publication, the model - whose real name is Elise Jones - was charged on Monday (January 23) and the alleged incident is said to have taken place in December at the Building Character shopping center.</p>
<p>However, Cherry's representatives have denied the claims and told <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2023/02/02/euphoria-star-chloe-cherry-charged-retail-theft-stealing-28-blouse/">TMZ</a> that the event happened when "there was confusion over a blouse that wasn’t properly charged to my client’s credit card".</p>
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<p>According to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11707989/Euphoria-star-Chloe-Cherry-charged-alleged-theft-28-blouse-native-Pennsylvania.html">Daily Mail</a>, an employee at the retailer showed authorities surveillance footage featuring the actress taking a Moda International blouse into a fitting room. The blouse was not retrieved from the dressing room afterward.</p>
<p>Law enforcement disclosed that the worker told them that Cherry used a credit card to pay for separate items and that she confessed to taking the blouse and returning it to the officer.</p>
<p>However, her agent rejected the claim and said: "In no way did she 'admit' to taking the blouse, since that was not the case. This story seems to be more about a local store trading on a celebrity’s name more than anything else," per <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2023/02/02/euphoria-star-chloe-cherry-charged-retail-theft-stealing-28-blouse/">TMZ</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Check out the trailer for Euphoria's first season:</strong></p>
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<p>Meanwhile, the owner of Building Character, Marty Hulse - who was not aware that Cherry was an actress - told the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11707989/Euphoria-star-Chloe-Cherry-charged-alleged-theft-28-blouse-native-Pennsylvania.html">outlet</a> that the clothing had been taken from the retailer Jenny &amp; the Clowder, which is upstairs from the other vendors.</p>
<p>They also said that shoplifters are always captured by the evidence they leave behind, adding: "Most times when we find people who are shoplifting, we don't find them in the act."</p>
<p>"They'll take the tag off of it and throw it somewhere. Then we see the tag, and we can find them on the camera and where it came from, and that's exactly what happened," Hulse said. "I know it sounds piddly, but when it comes down to it, we're all small businesses - you're stealing from your neighbors."</p>
<p>The complex's general manager Joel Henry interjected that the security camera system in the area has been updated and that reportedly around one or two shoplifters have been caught each month.</p>
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<p>The actress made her mainstream acting debut last year in the second season of Euphoria which stars Zendaya. She began her career in the pornographic film industry, but quit following the success of the HBO show.</p>
<p>In an interview last year with the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/callherdaddy/?hl=en">Call Me Daddy podcast</a>, Cherry said that doing sex work made her relationship with her mother difficult as she told her that it was "the lowest thing a person can do".</p>
<p>"That’s like the one thing I’ll share [publicly] that I disagree with so deeply," Cherry responded. "And I don’t know if there are other people out there that agree with that but I think trying to put down your own family is lower."</p>
<p>Cherry is now scheduled for a preliminary hearing in court on February 22</p>
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'Euphoria' star Chloe Cherry charged with theft after allegedly taking $28 blouse

An eight-year-old boy has been left in a medically induced coma following a horrific trampoline accident during his brother's birthday party.

Leeland Havensek from Carlsbad, California was celebrating his brother's birthday when he collided with his sister as they both played on a trampoline.

According to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11705781/California-boy-8-left-medically-induced-coma-collided-sister-TRAMPOLINE.html?ito=social-facebookimage&amp;fbclid=IwAR0qCtlUpNAEFpNGq5uOWHL9n_uufnoe7zx3q069OL2KNKIAA4gD_x2AD3U" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Daily Mail</a>, the parents began monitoring the eight-year-old after the collision for a potential concussion, but later that day they heard Leeland making a peculiar noise, and they discovered that he was having a seizure and was unresponsive.

He was airlifted to a children's hospital in San Diego 54 km (33.5 miles) away from the house where sadly a CT scan revealed serious bleeding on Leeland's brain, swelling, and a blood clot that caused the eight-year-old to have a stroke.

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Leeland had two surgeries performed on him - including opening his skull to allow for his brain swelling - and was then placed in a medically induced coma, with his mother now revealing that his condition is improving.

As cited by the Daily Mail, his mother Maggie said: "They made that decision to act ahead and remove the skull to let the brain expand and swell without causing secondary damage. Everything they did was amazing and he's responding really well."

A <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/leelands-recovery?qid=1ad5d488d6db844b52e1a2acabeae366" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GoFundMe</a> page was set up by one of Leeland's teachers to support the family, and Maggie has been providing updates to concerned donors.

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"Leeland is starting to slowly wake up. They are removing medicines and watching him closely to see how he reacts. His family is with him and he is starting to show signs that he can hear them. We are hopeful great news is ahead," an update read.

An image shared on the page revealed that the child will likely spend the next few weeks in the ICU and need to go through rehabilitation for years to come.

The initial description on the fundraising page further detailed the seriousness of Leeland's condition: "Though permanent damage has already been done to the right side of his brain, the current efforts are to protect and save the rest."

The family revealed that he will be unable to walk when he "first comes out" of his coma, and this may extend throughout his life as "his whole left side will be compromised."

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The GoFundMe page has raised $43,800 from 490 donors at the time of writing.

Our thoughts are with Leeland and his loved ones.
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<p>An eight-year-old boy has been left in a medically induced coma following a horrific trampoline accident during his brother's birthday party.</p>
<p>Leeland Havensek from Carlsbad, California was celebrating his brother's birthday when he collided with his sister as they both played on a trampoline.</p>
<p>According to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11705781/California-boy-8-left-medically-induced-coma-collided-sister-TRAMPOLINE.html?ito=social-facebookimage&amp;fbclid=IwAR0qCtlUpNAEFpNGq5uOWHL9n_uufnoe7zx3q069OL2KNKIAA4gD_x2AD3U" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Daily Mail</a>, the parents began monitoring the eight-year-old after the collision for a potential concussion, but later that day they heard Leeland making a peculiar noise, and they discovered that he was having a seizure and was unresponsive.</p>
<p>He was airlifted to a children's hospital in San Diego 54 km (33.5 miles) away from the house where sadly a CT scan revealed serious bleeding on Leeland's brain, swelling, and a blood clot that caused the eight-year-old to have a stroke.</p>
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<p>Leeland had two surgeries performed on him - including opening his skull to allow for his brain swelling - and was then placed in a medically induced coma, with his mother now revealing that his condition is improving.</p>
<p>As cited by the Daily Mail, his mother Maggie said: "They made that decision to act ahead and remove the skull to let the brain expand and swell without causing secondary damage. Everything they did was amazing and he's responding really well."</p>
<p>A <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/leelands-recovery?qid=1ad5d488d6db844b52e1a2acabeae366" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GoFundMe</a> page was set up by one of Leeland's teachers to support the family, and Maggie has been providing updates to concerned donors.</p>
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<p>"Leeland is starting to slowly wake up. They are removing medicines and watching him closely to see how he reacts. His family is with him and he is starting to show signs that he can hear them. We are hopeful great news is ahead," an update read.</p>
<p>An image shared on the page revealed that the child will likely spend the next few weeks in the ICU and need to go through rehabilitation for years to come.</p>
<p>The initial description on the fundraising page further detailed the seriousness of Leeland's condition: "Though permanent damage has already been done to the right side of his brain, the current efforts are to protect and save the rest."</p>
<p>The family revealed that he will be unable to walk when he "first comes out" of his coma, and this may extend throughout his life as "his whole left side will be compromised."</p>
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<p>The GoFundMe page has raised $43,800 from 490 donors at the time of writing.</p>
<p>Our thoughts are with Leeland and his loved ones.</p>
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Boy, 8, left fighting for his life after horror trampoline accident

Ashton Kutcher has revealed that there was no way his wife Mila Kunis was going to let him turn down a role in the new series That '90s Show.

The married couple had originally been co-stars in the 90s TV show That '70s Show. So, naturally, when the duo were given the chance to reprise their roles as Jackie and Kelso, Kunis refused to let her husband turn it down.

That '70s Show was a hit when it came out, focusing on a group of high school friends in the 1970s and their hilarious exploits.

Kunis, 39, and Kutcher, 44, both starred in the series, as well as Wilmer Valderrama and <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/celebrity/that-70s-show-star-danny-masterson-charged-with-three-counts" target="_blank" rel="noopener">disgraced actor Danny Masterson</a>.

[caption id="attachment_1263192890" align="aligncenter" width="2560"]<img class="wp-image-1263192890 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/2JD8D44-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="2560" height="1934" /> Kutcher and Kunis both starred in 'That '70s Show' during the 90s. Credit: AJ Pics / Alamy[/caption]

Now, the show has returned under a slightly different name - That '90s Show. It has been co-developed by That '70s Show creators Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner, and Mark Brazill, as well as Lindsey Turner.

In a recent interview with <a href="https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/a42698761/ashton-kutcher-your-place-or-mine-interview-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Esquire</a>, Kutcher recounted the moment he and Kunis received the scripts for the new series. In fact, Kunis was so down to do it that not even a bad script would deter her.

And according to Kutcher, the Ted star insisted they both agree to the project. "[She] goes, 'You know, we owe our entire careers to this show. It doesn't matter what the script is, we're doing it,'" he said.

According to <a href="https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/mila-kunis-forced-ashton-kutcher-star-that-90s-show-netflix-1235509704/?fbclid=IwAR2Bb3xEnYHFPSf8xwLyewB23k0pF-UTmzfUYjtpPCFSBB8VssW35OPGEFk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Variety</a>, the latest show centers on the life of Leia Forman - who is the daughter of That '70s Show characters Eric Forman (Topher Grace) and Donna Pinciotti (Laura Prepon). All the original cast members appear in the show.
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Check out the trailer for That '90s Show:</strong></p>
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Kunis' and Kutcher's characters are also married in the reboot, something that she didn't initially like. "My husband and I are together in [the new show], which is weird because we shouldn't have been," she stated.

"You know what, I called B.S. I was like, 'My character would be with Fez [Wilmer Valderrama] I think that I ended up with Wilmer [Valderrama]'s character. And I was like [to Ashton], 'Why are you and I together?' And also, he was married when ''70s' ended to Shannon Elizabeth's character, I think," Kunis told <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6SbXYozum0&amp;t=3s" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Access Hollywood</a>.

In the original series, Kunis' Jackie and Valderrama's Fez ended up together, despite Jackie and Kutcher's Kelso dating for a long time throughout the show (which aired from 1998 to 2006). Kelso then had a baby with Shannon Elizabeth's Brook. Kunis, however, still ships Jackie and Fez.

"Now we're like 20 years - no, 16 years later, whatever it is, and now we're married with a kid," she said about Jackie and Kelso in the latest Netflix series. "And I was like, 'I don't know about this one.'"

That '90s Show is available to stream now on Netflix.
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<p>Ashton Kutcher has revealed that there was no way his wife Mila Kunis was going to let him turn down a role in the new series That '90s Show.</p>
<p>The married couple had originally been co-stars in the 90s TV show That '70s Show. So, naturally, when the duo were given the chance to reprise their roles as Jackie and Kelso, Kunis refused to let her husband turn it down.</p>
<p>That '70s Show was a hit when it came out, focusing on a group of high school friends in the 1970s and their hilarious exploits.</p>
<p>Kunis, 39, and Kutcher, 44, both starred in the series, as well as Wilmer Valderrama and <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/celebrity/that-70s-show-star-danny-masterson-charged-with-three-counts" target="_blank" rel="noopener">disgraced actor Danny Masterson</a>.</p>
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<p>Now, the show has returned under a slightly different name - That '90s Show. It has been co-developed by That '70s Show creators Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner, and Mark Brazill, as well as Lindsey Turner.</p>
<p>In a recent interview with <a href="https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/a42698761/ashton-kutcher-your-place-or-mine-interview-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Esquire</a>, Kutcher recounted the moment he and Kunis received the scripts for the new series. In fact, Kunis was so down to do it that not even a bad script would deter her.</p>
<p>And according to Kutcher, the Ted star insisted they both agree to the project. "[She] goes, 'You know, we owe our entire careers to this show. It doesn't matter what the script is, we're doing it,'" he said.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/mila-kunis-forced-ashton-kutcher-star-that-90s-show-netflix-1235509704/?fbclid=IwAR2Bb3xEnYHFPSf8xwLyewB23k0pF-UTmzfUYjtpPCFSBB8VssW35OPGEFk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Variety</a>, the latest show centers on the life of Leia Forman - who is the daughter of That '70s Show characters Eric Forman (Topher Grace) and Donna Pinciotti (Laura Prepon). All the original cast members appear in the show.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Check out the trailer for That '90s Show:</strong></p>
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<p>Kunis' and Kutcher's characters are also married in the reboot, something that she didn't initially like. "My husband and I are together in [the new show], which is weird because we shouldn't have been," she stated.</p>
<p>"You know what, I called B.S. I was like, 'My character would be with Fez [Wilmer Valderrama] I think that I ended up with Wilmer [Valderrama]'s character. And I was like [to Ashton], 'Why are you and I together?' And also, he was married when ''70s' ended to Shannon Elizabeth's character, I think," Kunis told <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6SbXYozum0&amp;t=3s" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Access Hollywood</a>.</p>
<p>In the original series, Kunis' Jackie and Valderrama's Fez ended up together, despite Jackie and Kutcher's Kelso dating for a long time throughout the show (which aired from 1998 to 2006). Kelso then had a baby with Shannon Elizabeth's Brook. Kunis, however, still ships Jackie and Fez.</p>
<p>"Now we're like 20 years - no, 16 years later, whatever it is, and now we're married with a kid," she said about Jackie and Kelso in the latest Netflix series. "And I was like, 'I don't know about this one.'"</p>
<p>That '90s Show is available to stream now on Netflix.</p>
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Mila Kunis refused to let Ashton Kutcher turn down 'That 90s Show'

Bobi the farm dog has set a new Guinness World Record for being the oldest dog to have ever lived after reaching a staggering 30 years old.

As is often said, humanity really doesn't deserve dogs but we certainly won't complain that they're here to make our lives better each and every day.

The downside is simply that they don't have the same life expectancy as we do, so all pet owners eventually have to endure the heartbreak of losing their canine companion.

However, one farm dog in Portugal is going against the odds and proving that age really is just a number, as he is pushing 31 years of age and is still going strong.

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Bobi was born in 1992, and the Rafeiro do Alentejo breed remains in the same village of Conqueiros where he was born on his family farm, per the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11704887/Bobi-farm-dog-oldest-living-dog-Portuguese-pooch-30-years-267-days-old.html?ito=social-facebook&amp;fbclid=IwAR3qD1pQ3LPTNZUon5cIkkIDfi4D2sZNP_oG6jwnMJAhxW8Ubp0rGGd2dVE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Daily Mail</a>.

The world record was recognized on February 1 when Bobi reached a staggering 30 years and 267 days old.

Despite being an old boy, the world's oldest dog has a calm, sociable nature and still enjoys playing with the family's four cats.

Bobi's family believes that the secret to his longevity is that he has lived his entire life in the peaceful countryside surrounded by nature, far removed from the hectic stresses of modern life.

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Many dog owners will give their pets branded food designed for dogs, but Bobi has always eaten whatever his family has for dinner, but they soak it in water first and remove the seasoning.

Leonel Costa, Bobi's owner, describes his canine companion as "one of a kind" and hopes that he is still able to have puppies, as he is currently the last of his family lineage.

"Bobi has been a warrior for all these years, only he knows how he's been holding on, it must not be easy because the average dog's life span is not that high and if he spoke only he could explain this success," Costa said.

"We are very happy and grateful to life for allowing us, after 30 years, to have Bobi in our daily lives."

Bobi was registered with the Veterinary Medical Service of the Municipality of Leiria in 1992, and they confirmed his birthdate when the world records organization was investigating his age.

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The oldest dog ever title was previously held by an Australian cattle dog called Bluey who lived 29 years and 5 months before passing away in November 1939.
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<p>Bobi the farm dog has set a new Guinness World Record for being the oldest dog to have ever lived after reaching a staggering 30 years old.</p>
<p>As is often said, humanity really doesn't deserve dogs but we certainly won't complain that they're here to make our lives better each and every day.</p>
<p>The downside is simply that they don't have the same life expectancy as we do, so all pet owners eventually have to endure the heartbreak of losing their canine companion.</p>
<p>However, one farm dog in Portugal is going against the odds and proving that age really is just a number, as he is pushing 31 years of age and is still going strong.</p>
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<p>Bobi was born in 1992, and the Rafeiro do Alentejo breed remains in the same village of Conqueiros where he was born on his family farm, per the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11704887/Bobi-farm-dog-oldest-living-dog-Portuguese-pooch-30-years-267-days-old.html?ito=social-facebook&amp;fbclid=IwAR3qD1pQ3LPTNZUon5cIkkIDfi4D2sZNP_oG6jwnMJAhxW8Ubp0rGGd2dVE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Daily Mail</a>.</p>
<p>The world record was recognized on February 1 when Bobi reached a staggering 30 years and 267 days old.</p>
<p>Despite being an old boy, the world's oldest dog has a calm, sociable nature and still enjoys playing with the family's four cats.</p>
<p>Bobi's family believes that the secret to his longevity is that he has lived his entire life in the peaceful countryside surrounded by nature, far removed from the hectic stresses of modern life.</p>
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<p>Many dog owners will give their pets branded food designed for dogs, but Bobi has always eaten whatever his family has for dinner, but they soak it in water first and remove the seasoning.</p>
<p>Leonel Costa, Bobi's owner, describes his canine companion as "one of a kind" and hopes that he is still able to have puppies, as he is currently the last of his family lineage.</p>
<p>"Bobi has been a warrior for all these years, only he knows how he's been holding on, it must not be easy because the average dog's life span is not that high and if he spoke only he could explain this success," Costa said.</p>
<p>"We are very happy and grateful to life for allowing us, after 30 years, to have Bobi in our daily lives."</p>
<p>Bobi was registered with the Veterinary Medical Service of the Municipality of Leiria in 1992, and they confirmed his birthdate when the world records organization was investigating his age.</p>
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<p>The oldest dog ever title was previously held by an Australian cattle dog called Bluey who lived 29 years and 5 months before passing away in November 1939.</p>
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Bobi the farm dog wins Guinness World Record for being the oldest dog ever

A hospice facility in Iowa has been hit with a $10,000 fine after a woman presumed to be deceased was found hours later gasping for air inside a body bag at a funeral home.

As reported by <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/woman-presumed-dead-was-found-gasping-air-body-bag-iowa-funeral-home-rcna68936">NBC News</a>, a nurse at Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center in Urbandale believed the 66-year-old woman to have died on January 3. As such, she was taken to a funeral home, the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals said in a report on Wednesday.

Per the report, the woman, who remains unnamed, was in hospice care from December 28 due to "senile degeneration of the brain."

At 6 AM on January 3, a nurse, having checked on the woman, found no signs of life.

Her "mouth was open, her eyes were fixed, and there were no breath sounds," the report says, adding that a nurse was not able to find the patient's pulse using a stethoscope.

The nurse placed her hand on the patient's abdomen and "noted no movement," according to the report. Presuming the woman had died, the nurse informed a relative and the on-call hospice nurse, the report adds.

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"Hospice agreed to call the funeral home and did so," it says.

Over an hour later, a funeral director put the woman's body on a gurney "inside a cloth bag and zipped it shut," the report says. The director left with the supposedly deceased patient some minutes later, the report adds. Not long before 8:30 AM, it came to the attention of employees at the funeral home that the woman was actually still alive, says the report.

It adds: "Funeral home staff unzipped the bag and observed Resident #1's chest was moving and she was gasping for air. The funeral home then called 911 and hospice."

When EMS personnel arrived, they found the woman's pulse and said she had no eye movement or verbal, vocal or motor response, per the report.

The patient was transferred to the emergency room. When she was back at the hospice facility, she passed away with her family by her side two days later, the state report notes.

A spokesperson for the state Department of Inspections and Appeals has confirmed that the state fined the facility $10,000, which is the maximum amount permitted based on Iowa law.

A state citation from Wednesday said that the facility "failed to provide adequate direction to ensure appropriate cares and services were provided" and it essentially denied her "dignified treatment and care at end of life."

The executive director of the hospice facility said representatives have been in contact with the woman's family.

"We care deeply for our residents and remain fully committed to supporting their end-of-life care," Executive Director Lisa Eastman said in a statement. "All employees undergo regular training so they can best support end-of-life care and the death of our residents."
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<p>A hospice facility in Iowa has been hit with a $10,000 fine after a woman presumed to be deceased was found hours later gasping for air inside a body bag at a funeral home.</p>
<p>As reported by <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/woman-presumed-dead-was-found-gasping-air-body-bag-iowa-funeral-home-rcna68936">NBC News</a>, a nurse at Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Special Care Center in Urbandale believed the 66-year-old woman to have died on January 3. As such, she was taken to a funeral home, the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals said in a report on Wednesday.</p>
<p>Per the report, the woman, who remains unnamed, was in hospice care from December 28 due to "senile degeneration of the brain."</p>
<p>At 6 AM on January 3, a nurse, having checked on the woman, found no signs of life.</p>
<p>Her "mouth was open, her eyes were fixed, and there were no breath sounds," the report says, adding that a nurse was not able to find the patient's pulse using a stethoscope.</p>
<p>The nurse placed her hand on the patient's abdomen and "noted no movement," according to the report. Presuming the woman had died, the nurse informed a relative and the on-call hospice nurse, the report adds.</p>
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<p>"Hospice agreed to call the funeral home and did so," it says.</p>
<p>Over an hour later, a funeral director put the woman's body on a gurney "inside a cloth bag and zipped it shut," the report says. The director left with the supposedly deceased patient some minutes later, the report adds. Not long before 8:30 AM, it came to the attention of employees at the funeral home that the woman was actually still alive, says the report.</p>
<p>It adds: "Funeral home staff unzipped the bag and observed Resident #1's chest was moving and she was gasping for air. The funeral home then called 911 and hospice."</p>
<p>When EMS personnel arrived, they found the woman's pulse and said she had no eye movement or verbal, vocal or motor response, per the report.</p>
<p>The patient was transferred to the emergency room. When she was back at the hospice facility, she passed away with her family by her side two days later, the state report notes.</p>
<p>A spokesperson for the state Department of Inspections and Appeals has confirmed that the state fined the facility $10,000, which is the maximum amount permitted based on Iowa law.</p>
<p>A state citation from Wednesday said that the facility "failed to provide adequate direction to ensure appropriate cares and services were provided" and it essentially denied her "dignified treatment and care at end of life."</p>
<p>The executive director of the hospice facility said representatives have been in contact with the woman's family.</p>
<p>"We care deeply for our residents and remain fully committed to supporting their end-of-life care," Executive Director Lisa Eastman said in a statement. "All employees undergo regular training so they can best support end-of-life care and the death of our residents."</p>
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Woman found alive and 'gasping for air' in body bag at funeral home

A 19-year-old TikToker has been arrested for receiving donations after falsely claiming that she had been diagnosed with cancer.

Madison “Maddie” Russo was arrested on January 23 on a first-degree theft charge which is a felony that can gain 10 years in prison in her home state of Iowa, as per the <a href="https://nypost.com/2023/01/31/madison-russo-19-charged-in-gofundme-cancer-scam/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Post</a>.

The 19-year-old stands accused of scamming hundreds of donors out of $37,000 after claiming she had pancreatic cancer and a tumor “the size of a football."

Russo documented her fake journey throughout much of 2022, often posing with medical equipment that Eldridge Police Department is now claiming were all props.

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The TikToker also made a series of media appearances, where she claimed she was suffering from pancreatic cancer and leukemia, and that doctors had given her an 11% chance of survival.

Despite this, she managed to attend university while painting a 4.0 GPA, hold down her part-time job, and also enjoyed golfing in her free time.

Police also claim the alleged con artist also gave talks at St. Ambrose University where she was a student, where she explained her alleged battles with the disease as well as giving talks at the National Pancreatic Foundation - the non-profit organization disputes this, however.

A spokesperson for the charity told <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/us/iowa-woman-faked-cancer-diagnosis-rake-thousands-donations-police" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fox News</a>: "We can confirm the person in question has had no contact with the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation and has never spoken at any of our events."

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Russo got caught out on January 11, when medical professionals stumbled across her content and alerted authorities to discrepancies in what she was saying about her illness.

Police reports obtained by KWQC reveal that Russo often lied about being in the hospital and was actually in her apartment and that she had taken images from cancer patients' social media pages and uploaded them to her own.

Medical records from Genesis, Trinity, and Iowa City’s Stead Family Children’s Hospital also state that while Russo was a patient there, she was never diagnosed with cancer, nor did she receive any treatment as she claimed.

When searching her apartment, police obtained nausea pills prescribed to another name, an IV drip with cotton balls used to block the pump, and bank records, amongst other things.

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A woman who donated to Russo's crowdfunding page received an email from the site revealing that she would be getting her money back in "three to seven working days."

Russo was released from jail on a $10,000 dollar bond and is due in court on March 2.
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<p>A 19-year-old TikToker has been arrested for receiving donations after falsely claiming that she had been diagnosed with cancer.</p>
<p>Madison “Maddie” Russo was arrested on January 23 on a first-degree theft charge which is a felony that can gain 10 years in prison in her home state of Iowa, as per the <a href="https://nypost.com/2023/01/31/madison-russo-19-charged-in-gofundme-cancer-scam/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Post</a>.</p>
<p>The 19-year-old stands accused of scamming hundreds of donors out of $37,000 after claiming she had pancreatic cancer and a tumor “the size of a football."</p>
<p>Russo documented her fake journey throughout much of 2022, often posing with medical equipment that Eldridge Police Department is now claiming were all props.</p>
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<p>The TikToker also made a series of media appearances, where she claimed she was suffering from pancreatic cancer and leukemia, and that doctors had given her an 11% chance of survival.</p>
<p>Despite this, she managed to attend university while painting a 4.0 GPA, hold down her part-time job, and also enjoyed golfing in her free time.</p>
<p>Police also claim the alleged con artist also gave talks at St. Ambrose University where she was a student, where she explained her alleged battles with the disease as well as giving talks at the National Pancreatic Foundation - the non-profit organization disputes this, however.</p>
<p>A spokesperson for the charity told <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/us/iowa-woman-faked-cancer-diagnosis-rake-thousands-donations-police" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fox News</a>: "We can confirm the person in question has had no contact with the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation and has never spoken at any of our events."</p>
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<p>Russo got caught out on January 11, when medical professionals stumbled across her content and alerted authorities to discrepancies in what she was saying about her illness.</p>
<p>Police reports obtained by KWQC reveal that Russo often lied about being in the hospital and was actually in her apartment and that she had taken images from cancer patients' social media pages and uploaded them to her own.</p>
<p>Medical records from Genesis, Trinity, and Iowa City’s Stead Family Children’s Hospital also state that while Russo was a patient there, she was never diagnosed with cancer, nor did she receive any treatment as she claimed.</p>
<p>When searching her apartment, police obtained nausea pills prescribed to another name, an IV drip with cotton balls used to block the pump, and bank records, amongst other things.</p>
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<p>A woman who donated to Russo's crowdfunding page received an email from the site revealing that she would be getting her money back in "three to seven working days."</p>
<p>Russo was released from jail on a $10,000 dollar bond and is due in court on March 2.</p>
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Teen TikToker arrested for faking cancer diagnosis

Dwayne Johnson has revealed his mother Ata was involved in a late-night car crash as he shared photos of her smashed-up vehicle.

The wrestler-turned-actor, 50, took to Instagram to share a photo of Ata's red Cadillac, showing the extensive damage to the passenger side bonnet.

The bumper was seen broken and hanging off, while the wheel arch had been ripped off entirely, and the bonnet was crumpled and ripped from the impact, with the front headlight completely missing.

He told fans that his mother is a "survivor" and will continue to be evaluated following the terrifying incident.

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Dwayne - also known as The Rock - wrote alongside the image: "Thank you God she’s ok. Angels of mercy watched over my mom as she was in a car crash late last night.

"She’ll survive and continue to get evaluated."

He added: "This woman has survived lung cancer, tough marriage, head on collision with a drunk driver and attempted suicide. She’s a survivor, in ways that make angels and miracles real.

"Thank you LAPD &amp; LAFD for being so caring &amp; focused. Thanks for staying on phone and talking me thru it all.

"I got one parent left, so if you still got your mom and dad make sure you hug ‘em hard, cos you never know when you’ll get that 3am call we never want to get."

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The circumstances around the accident have yet to be revealed.

Dwayne lost his father, Rocky in 2020 at the age of 75 after the former wrestler died from a pulmonary embolism caused by a blood clot from a deep vein thrombosis in his leg.

The NWA champion died in the Florida home Dwayne had bought for him, and his son paid touching tribute to his father following his death.

He wrote at the time: "I love you. You broke color barriers, became a ring legend and trail blazed your way thru this world.

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"I was the boy sitting in the seats, watching and adoring you, my hero from afar. The boy you raised to always be proud of our cultures and proud of who and what I am.

"The boy you raised with the toughest of love. The intense work. The hard hand. The adoring boy who wanted to know only your best qualities.

"Who then grew to become a man realizing you had other deep complex sides that needed to be held and understood."

Following the news of Ata's car crash, Dwayne's comments were flooded with well-wishes for his mom, with fans writing: "<span class="_aacl _aaco _aacu _aacx _aad7 _aade">Thank the lord!! He’s has his arms around her. Prayers her way for a good recovery."</span>
<div class="_ab8w _ab94 _ab99 _ab9f _ab9m _ab9p _abaj _abb- _abcm">One added: "Your mother is such a warrior. I'm so glad that she's ok," as another commented: "Sending mama all the healing prayers!"</div>
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<p>Dwayne Johnson has revealed his mother Ata was involved in a late-night car crash as he shared photos of her smashed-up vehicle.</p>
<p>The wrestler-turned-actor, 50, took to Instagram to share a photo of Ata's red Cadillac, showing the extensive damage to the passenger side bonnet.</p>
<p>The bumper was seen broken and hanging off, while the wheel arch had been ripped off entirely, and the bonnet was crumpled and ripped from the impact, with the front headlight completely missing.</p>
<p>He told fans that his mother is a "survivor" and will continue to be evaluated following the terrifying incident.</p>

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<p>Dwayne - also known as The Rock - wrote alongside the image: "Thank you God she’s ok. Angels of mercy watched over my mom as she was in a car crash late last night.</p>
<p>"She’ll survive and continue to get evaluated."</p>
<p>He added: "This woman has survived lung cancer, tough marriage, head on collision with a drunk driver and attempted suicide. She’s a survivor, in ways that make angels and miracles real.</p>
<p>"Thank you LAPD &amp; LAFD for being so caring &amp; focused. Thanks for staying on phone and talking me thru it all.</p>
<p>"I got one parent left, so if you still got your mom and dad make sure you hug ‘em hard, cos you never know when you’ll get that 3am call we never want to get."</p>
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<p>The circumstances around the accident have yet to be revealed.</p>
<p>Dwayne lost his father, Rocky in 2020 at the age of 75 after the former wrestler died from a pulmonary embolism caused by a blood clot from a deep vein thrombosis in his leg.</p>
<p>The NWA champion died in the Florida home Dwayne had bought for him, and his son paid touching tribute to his father following his death.</p>
<p>He wrote at the time: "I love you. You broke color barriers, became a ring legend and trail blazed your way thru this world.</p>
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<p>"I was the boy sitting in the seats, watching and adoring you, my hero from afar. The boy you raised to always be proud of our cultures and proud of who and what I am.</p>
<p>"The boy you raised with the toughest of love. The intense work. The hard hand. The adoring boy who wanted to know only your best qualities.</p>
<p>"Who then grew to become a man realizing you had other deep complex sides that needed to be held and understood."</p>
<p>Following the news of Ata's car crash, Dwayne's comments were flooded with well-wishes for his mom, with fans writing: "Thank the lord!! He’s has his arms around her. Prayers her way for a good recovery."<br />
One added: "Your mother is such a warrior. I'm so glad that she's ok," as another commented: "Sending mama all the healing prayers!"</p>
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Dwayne Johnson says his mom has been involved in a car accident

A friend of <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/police-search-river-and-seal-off-scene-in-hunt-for-missing-dog-walker-nicola-bulley" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nicola Bulley</a> has now revealed that they were sent a text message minutes before the mother-of-two vanished.

On Friday (January 27), the <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/missing-woman-shared-eerie-posts-before-vanishing-on-footpath-leaving-her-dog-behind" target="_blank" rel="noopener">45-year-old mortgage broker</a> dropped her two daughters off at school in St Michaels on Wyre, Lancashire, before going on a walk with the family dog.

Nicola had taken the springer spaniel named Willow along a nearby towpath next to the River Wyre from around 8:45AM while being signed into a work conference call around 9:00AM.

A passerby later <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/nicola-bulley-made-plans-for-future-the-night-before-she-vanished-on-dog-walk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">found the dog</a> wandering alone and agitated, with her harness on the floor. Meanwhile the mother's phone had been left on a bench and still logged into the call. They recognized Nicola from the picture on her device's background.

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The police have deployed extensive search teams for Nicola during the past few days and have been assisted with the help of the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service to <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/police-search-river-and-seal-off-scene-in-hunt-for-missing-dog-walker-nicola-bulley" target="_blank" rel="noopener">scour the river bank</a> by the bench with a 20-foot-long probe attached to an underwater camera.

The specialist underwater unit bore oxygen tanks and long yellow cables dressed in black, and arrived on the scene around 10:40AM in the 18 feet deep water, per <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/nicola-bulley-latest-police-divers-29114434?utm_source=facebook.com&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=mirror_main&amp;fbclid=IwAR3RNfgh52kONL9K7QWCx6U0QTKf9r0U2qt3gNPQPqfaQU_EWmqnUB-yITo">The Mirror</a>.

Speaking about the diver, an authority told the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11705215/Missing-mother-Nicola-Bulley-excitedly-making-plans-future.html">Daily Mail</a>: "The underwater teams are performing what's known as an arc search, whereby they monitor the riverbed by moving in a side-to-side motion from bank to bank."

"As of yet nothing of significance has been found but it'll be a long, thorough process," they added.

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In new developments, it has been revealed that minutes before the conference meeting - during which Nicola had switched off her camera and microphone - she texted a friend about meeting up sometime in the week with her kids.

According to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/nicola-bulley-texted-friend-significant-29119093">publication</a>, a close friend of the missing woman who lives in the village said: "She booked a playdate, 8.57, she sent a text message to a friend whose mortgage she had just recently signed off on to arrange for the girls to go for tea this week."

The friend - who did not wish to be named - suggested that the message indicates that the mother-of-two had no intention of voluntarily disappearing and added: "You wouldn’t have done that if you were going to get up and go missing."

The outlet shared that the critical information was disclosed during a meeting at the village hall on Sunday (January 29) morning at around 10:30AM, before residents went their first mass organized search.

Nicola's 44-year-old partner Paul Ansell is understood to have been at the meeting.

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This information also comes after Nicola's 72-year-old mother Dot told the same <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/desperate-parents-nicola-bulley-beg-29110019">outlet</a> that prior to her daughter's sudden disappearance, she had also been <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/nicola-bulley-made-plans-for-future-the-night-before-she-vanished-on-dog-walk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">making plans for a spa break</a> with her sister Louise.

"Louise had just booked Ribby Hall because they both had spa vouchers, she had just sent Nicola the night before the treatments," she said. "Louise booked it on Friday morning and sent it to Nicola but she never got back to her. They are very close."

Nicola's 73-year-old dad Ernest added she was happy with her job and had a meeting with an important client before she went missing.

"I said we better go now and Nicola came to the front door, and I gave her a kiss and told her I loved her and that was the last conversation I had with her," he shared.

The parents have said that their daughter's disappearance was out of character and disclosed that they asked police if "there is any chance" she has been abducted.

The mother-of-two's partner had previously said that the couple's six and nine-year-old daughters had <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/missing-moms-daughters-cried-their-eyes-out-after-being-told-their-mommys-lost" target="_blank" rel="noopener">"cried their eyes out"</a> after being told that their mom was "lost" and are hoping for her safe return.

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Yesterday (February 2) law enforcement identified the woman named Christine Bowman, 67, who was captured on surveillance cameras at about 8:50AM on Allotment Lane - close to where Nicola was last seen, per <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-64501150">BBC News</a>.

They hoped that the woman would have information to help the investigation, however, she had already spoken to officers and "doesn’t know anything," as reported by <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/feb/03/nicola-bulley-potential-witness-doesnt-know-anything-about-missing-woman">The Guardian</a>.
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<p>A friend of <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/police-search-river-and-seal-off-scene-in-hunt-for-missing-dog-walker-nicola-bulley" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nicola Bulley</a> has now revealed that they were sent a text message minutes before the mother-of-two vanished.</p>
<p>On Friday (January 27), the <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/missing-woman-shared-eerie-posts-before-vanishing-on-footpath-leaving-her-dog-behind" target="_blank" rel="noopener">45-year-old mortgage broker</a> dropped her two daughters off at school in St Michaels on Wyre, Lancashire, before going on a walk with the family dog.</p>
<p>Nicola had taken the springer spaniel named Willow along a nearby towpath next to the River Wyre from around 8:45AM while being signed into a work conference call around 9:00AM.</p>
<p>A passerby later <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/nicola-bulley-made-plans-for-future-the-night-before-she-vanished-on-dog-walk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">found the dog</a> wandering alone and agitated, with her harness on the floor. Meanwhile the mother's phone had been left on a bench and still logged into the call. They recognized Nicola from the picture on her device's background.</p>
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<p>The police have deployed extensive search teams for Nicola during the past few days and have been assisted with the help of the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service to <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/police-search-river-and-seal-off-scene-in-hunt-for-missing-dog-walker-nicola-bulley" target="_blank" rel="noopener">scour the river bank</a> by the bench with a 20-foot-long probe attached to an underwater camera.</p>
<p>The specialist underwater unit bore oxygen tanks and long yellow cables dressed in black, and arrived on the scene around 10:40AM in the 18 feet deep water, per <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/nicola-bulley-latest-police-divers-29114434?utm_source=facebook.com&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=mirror_main&amp;fbclid=IwAR3RNfgh52kONL9K7QWCx6U0QTKf9r0U2qt3gNPQPqfaQU_EWmqnUB-yITo">The Mirror</a>.</p>
<p>Speaking about the diver, an authority told the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11705215/Missing-mother-Nicola-Bulley-excitedly-making-plans-future.html">Daily Mail</a>: "The underwater teams are performing what's known as an arc search, whereby they monitor the riverbed by moving in a side-to-side motion from bank to bank."</p>
<p>"As of yet nothing of significance has been found but it'll be a long, thorough process," they added.</p>
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<p>In new developments, it has been revealed that minutes before the conference meeting - during which Nicola had switched off her camera and microphone - she texted a friend about meeting up sometime in the week with her kids.</p>
<p>According to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/nicola-bulley-texted-friend-significant-29119093">publication</a>, a close friend of the missing woman who lives in the village said: "She booked a playdate, 8.57, she sent a text message to a friend whose mortgage she had just recently signed off on to arrange for the girls to go for tea this week."</p>
<p>The friend - who did not wish to be named - suggested that the message indicates that the mother-of-two had no intention of voluntarily disappearing and added: "You wouldn’t have done that if you were going to get up and go missing."</p>
<p>The outlet shared that the critical information was disclosed during a meeting at the village hall on Sunday (January 29) morning at around 10:30AM, before residents went their first mass organized search.</p>
<p>Nicola's 44-year-old partner Paul Ansell is understood to have been at the meeting.</p>
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<p>This information also comes after Nicola's 72-year-old mother Dot told the same <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/desperate-parents-nicola-bulley-beg-29110019">outlet</a> that prior to her daughter's sudden disappearance, she had also been <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/nicola-bulley-made-plans-for-future-the-night-before-she-vanished-on-dog-walk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">making plans for a spa break</a> with her sister Louise.</p>
<p>"Louise had just booked Ribby Hall because they both had spa vouchers, she had just sent Nicola the night before the treatments," she said. "Louise booked it on Friday morning and sent it to Nicola but she never got back to her. They are very close."</p>
<p>Nicola's 73-year-old dad Ernest added she was happy with her job and had a meeting with an important client before she went missing.</p>
<p>"I said we better go now and Nicola came to the front door, and I gave her a kiss and told her I loved her and that was the last conversation I had with her," he shared.</p>
<p>The parents have said that their daughter's disappearance was out of character and disclosed that they asked police if "there is any chance" she has been abducted.</p>
<p>The mother-of-two's partner had previously said that the couple's six and nine-year-old daughters had <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/missing-moms-daughters-cried-their-eyes-out-after-being-told-their-mommys-lost" target="_blank" rel="noopener">"cried their eyes out"</a> after being told that their mom was "lost" and are hoping for her safe return.</p>
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<p>Yesterday (February 2) law enforcement identified the woman named Christine Bowman, 67, who was captured on surveillance cameras at about 8:50AM on Allotment Lane - close to where Nicola was last seen, per <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-64501150">BBC News</a>.</p>
<p>They hoped that the woman would have information to help the investigation, however, she had already spoken to officers and "doesn’t know anything," as reported by <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/feb/03/nicola-bulley-potential-witness-doesnt-know-anything-about-missing-woman">The Guardian</a>.</p>
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Nicola Bulley's friend shares text missing mom sent her 'minutes before vanishing into thin air'

Nicola Bulley's partner has spoken out for the first time since she went missing, revealing his heartbreak and saying that the ordeal feels "like a dream."

The mother-of-two, 45, went missing on January 27 and was <a href="https://vt.co/news/more-devastating-details-about-missing-mom-who-vanished-on-footpath-emerge">last sighted</a> walking her dog near the River Wyre in St Michael’s on Wyre, Lancashire, at around 9:15 AM, per the <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-64462917" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BBC</a>.

Her disappearance was noted at around 10:30 AM the same morning after a dog walker noticed Bulley's brown springer spaniel looking distressed with no owner in sight.

Her phone was also found on a park bench sitting opposite the river with it still connected to a work conference call.

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Bulley's partner Paul Ansell has spoken out for the first time, telling <a href="https://twitter.com/skynews/status/1621446683442790400?s=46&amp;t=m9tupCJgJoC44dnS4cD5hw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sky News</a> that it seems "absolutely impossible" that she hasn't been found yet.

Ansell told reporters that his main focus is to stay strong for the couple's two young daughters - nine-year-old Harriet, and six-year-old Sophia.

"I just can't believe that we're a week on, and as yet, it seems like we're no further on. it just seems absolutely impossible, just like a dream. I can't get my head around any of it," he told Sky News.

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Ansell took a moment to show his gratitude for those searching for Bulley: "I just want to say a massive thank you to the community, friends, for everything that they're doing."

He added that he has replayed every scenario "around and around" in his head, but that "every single scenario comes to a brick wall."

Ansell expressed that it's almost as if his partner "vanished into thin air" as, after a week of searching, there has been no progress in finding her whereabouts.

He also had the heartbreaking task of telling their two young daughters that their mother was missing, but he doesn't know how long he can keep up appearances.

Speaking to the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/21231609/missing-nicola-bulley-daughters-broke-down-tears/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sun</a>, Bulley's mother Dorothy said: "He just said, 'Mommy’s lost,'" while Ansell's dad David added: "They cried their eyes out."

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Bulley's father Ernest told the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/missing-nicola-bulley-made-plans-29107922" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mirror</a>, "When I look at the kids, I have to go out of the room because I can't hold it together. They are asking where Mommy is and when is Mommy coming home? It's so hard."

Bulley had dropped her children off at school on the morning of her disappearance before taking their dog Willow for a walk on a well-known route.

Lancashire police are urging anybody with information to come forward as soon as possible.
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<p>Nicola Bulley's partner has spoken out for the first time since she went missing, revealing his heartbreak and saying that the ordeal feels "like a dream."</p>
<p>The mother-of-two, 45, went missing on January 27 and was <a href="https://vt.co/news/more-devastating-details-about-missing-mom-who-vanished-on-footpath-emerge">last sighted</a> walking her dog near the River Wyre in St Michael’s on Wyre, Lancashire, at around 9:15 AM, per the <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-64462917" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BBC</a>.</p>
<p>Her disappearance was noted at around 10:30 AM the same morning after a dog walker noticed Bulley's brown springer spaniel looking distressed with no owner in sight.</p>
<p>Her phone was also found on a park bench sitting opposite the river with it still connected to a work conference call.</p>
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<p>Bulley's partner Paul Ansell has spoken out for the first time, telling <a href="https://twitter.com/skynews/status/1621446683442790400?s=46&amp;t=m9tupCJgJoC44dnS4cD5hw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sky News</a> that it seems "absolutely impossible" that she hasn't been found yet.</p>
<p>Ansell told reporters that his main focus is to stay strong for the couple's two young daughters - nine-year-old Harriet, and six-year-old Sophia.</p>
<p>"I just can't believe that we're a week on, and as yet, it seems like we're no further on. it just seems absolutely impossible, just like a dream. I can't get my head around any of it," he told Sky News.</p>
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<p>Ansell took a moment to show his gratitude for those searching for Bulley: "I just want to say a massive thank you to the community, friends, for everything that they're doing."</p>
<p>He added that he has replayed every scenario "around and around" in his head, but that "every single scenario comes to a brick wall."</p>
<p>Ansell expressed that it's almost as if his partner "vanished into thin air" as, after a week of searching, there has been no progress in finding her whereabouts.</p>
<p>He also had the heartbreaking task of telling their two young daughters that their mother was missing, but he doesn't know how long he can keep up appearances.</p>
<p>Speaking to the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/21231609/missing-nicola-bulley-daughters-broke-down-tears/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sun</a>, Bulley's mother Dorothy said: "He just said, 'Mommy’s lost,'" while Ansell's dad David added: "They cried their eyes out."</p>
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<p>Bulley's father Ernest told the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/missing-nicola-bulley-made-plans-29107922" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mirror</a>, "When I look at the kids, I have to go out of the room because I can't hold it together. They are asking where Mommy is and when is Mommy coming home? It's so hard."</p>
<p>Bulley had dropped her children off at school on the morning of her disappearance before taking their dog Willow for a walk on a well-known route.</p>
<p>Lancashire police are urging anybody with information to come forward as soon as possible.</p>
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Nicola Bulley's heartbroken boyfriend speaks out for the first time since disappearance

Disgraced singer Gary Glitter has been freed from prison after he served just half of his 16-year sentence for sex crimes against three schoolgirls, <a href="https://news.sky.com/story/gary-glitter-freed-from-prison-after-serving-half-of-sentence-for-abusing-girls-12801957">Sky News</a> reports.

The 78-year-old sex offender, who made a name for himself in the 1970s, was jailed in 2015 for sexually abusing three schoolgirls.

The ex-glam rock singer abused two girls, aged 12 and 13, after inviting them backstage to his dressing room, having isolated them from their parents. His third victim was less than 10 years old when he shared a bed with her and attempted to rape her in 1975.

According to multiple reports, he left HMP The Verne - a low security category C jail in Portland, Dorset - on Friday after serving eight years behind bars. He will now be subject to licence conditions.

He was found guilty and incarcerated in 2015 for his sex crimes.

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The British musician, whose real name is Paul Gadd, was at the height of his fame when he abused the underage girls. His crimes came to light when Glitter became the first to be detained by police as part of Operation Yewtree - an investigation by London's police force, the Metropolitan Police, following the Jimmy Savile scandal. Savile was a British TV personality who abused hundreds of people, including minors, throughout his career. He died in 2011.

During Glitter's sentencing, Judge Alistair McCreath said all the victims were "profoundly affected" by the abuse.

He said it was "difficult to overstate the gravity of this dreadful behaviour" in reference to the attack on one of his victims, telling Glitter he was able to assault another "only" due to his status.

The court was told that it appeared that Glitter had not made amends for his past behavior after he was found guilty of one count of attempted rape, one count of unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under 13, and four counts of indecent assault.

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He then lost a court of appeal challenge against his guilty verdict.

Glitter admitted to being in possession of 4,000 child pornography images and was imprisoned for four months in 1999. In 2002, he was expelled from Cambodia when reports of sexual abuse allegations came to light. In March 2006, he was found guilty of sexually abusing two girls, who were aged 10 and 11, in Vietnam and spent two-and-a-half years in jail.

Now he's no longer behind bars, Glitter must inform officials a week in advance of any international travel, and officers can veto any trip if they have concerns over a risk of additional sex crimes.

The convicted predator will also have to wear a tag and tell authorities if he becomes romantically involved with someone who has a child under the age of 18.
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<p>Disgraced singer Gary Glitter has been freed from prison after he served just half of his 16-year sentence for sex crimes against three schoolgirls, <a href="https://news.sky.com/story/gary-glitter-freed-from-prison-after-serving-half-of-sentence-for-abusing-girls-12801957">Sky News</a> reports.</p>
<p>The 78-year-old sex offender, who made a name for himself in the 1970s, was jailed in 2015 for sexually abusing three schoolgirls.</p>
<p>The ex-glam rock singer abused two girls, aged 12 and 13, after inviting them backstage to his dressing room, having isolated them from their parents. His third victim was less than 10 years old when he shared a bed with her and attempted to rape her in 1975.</p>
<p>According to multiple reports, he left HMP The Verne - a low security category C jail in Portland, Dorset - on Friday after serving eight years behind bars. He will now be subject to licence conditions.</p>
<p>He was found guilty and incarcerated in 2015 for his sex crimes.</p>
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<p>The British musician, whose real name is Paul Gadd, was at the height of his fame when he abused the underage girls. His crimes came to light when Glitter became the first to be detained by police as part of Operation Yewtree - an investigation by London's police force, the Metropolitan Police, following the Jimmy Savile scandal. Savile was a British TV personality who abused hundreds of people, including minors, throughout his career. He died in 2011.</p>
<p>During Glitter's sentencing, Judge Alistair McCreath said all the victims were "profoundly affected" by the abuse.</p>
<p>He said it was "difficult to overstate the gravity of this dreadful behaviour" in reference to the attack on one of his victims, telling Glitter he was able to assault another "only" due to his status.</p>
<p>The court was told that it appeared that Glitter had not made amends for his past behavior after he was found guilty of one count of attempted rape, one count of unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under 13, and four counts of indecent assault.</p>
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<p>He then lost a court of appeal challenge against his guilty verdict.</p>
<p>Glitter admitted to being in possession of 4,000 child pornography images and was imprisoned for four months in 1999. In 2002, he was expelled from Cambodia when reports of sexual abuse allegations came to light. In March 2006, he was found guilty of sexually abusing two girls, who were aged 10 and 11, in Vietnam and spent two-and-a-half years in jail.</p>
<p>Now he's no longer behind bars, Glitter must inform officials a week in advance of any international travel, and officers can veto any trip if they have concerns over a risk of additional sex crimes.</p>
<p>The convicted predator will also have to wear a tag and tell authorities if he becomes romantically involved with someone who has a child under the age of 18.</p>
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BREAKING: Gary Glitter goes free after serving half of sentence for abusing girls

A woman hired a flash mob to dance to Queen's iconic 'Another One Bites the Dust' at her own funeral because she wanted to "go out in style."

Dwelling on death and what comes after can be quite a morbid thought process, but most of us have probably pondered what song to play at our funeral.

But it turns out that a funeral doesn't have to be a solemn affair, it can actually be quite an upbeat experience for loved ones mourning a loss.

Sandie Wood sadly passed away aged 65 and she decided to plan her own funeral with a few surprises, much to the shock of her family.

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Wanting a memorable sendoff, Sandie's friend hired a troupe of dancers to perform a flashmob at the funeral to 'Another One Bites the Dust' by Queen.

The song is quite fitting for the funeral of someone with a great sense of humor, though the mourners were initially seen looking quite confused when a group of dancers began energetically performing in front of them.

Sandie's friend Sam Ryalls told the <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-bristol-64223053" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BBC</a>: "She was one of a kind, so she left the world how she lived it. She wanted everyone to remember her funeral but not for a sad reason.

"Everyone is sad and grieving because she is not here anymore but that doesn’t mean her final day had to be that way." Sandie also had "going out in style" written across her coffin.

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Though it would seem that finding a troupe of dancers willing to perform at a funeral was quite a tricky task, as Sam found out when organizing it.

"I rang so many different companies but they all said they weren’t comfortable doing it," Sam told the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/21015202/flash-mob-funeral-queen-dance/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sun</a>.

Eventually, the dance group Flaming Feathers run by 36-year-old Claire Phipps agreed to take part. "We’ve been gigging for 12 years and we’ve never done a funeral," Claire said.

She went on: "We had to pretend to be part of the guests with people crying and grieving and then get up, whip our coats off, and rock out. It was really nice to do something different."

Sandie died from tongue cancer and was one of around 30,000 people that contracted hepatitis C in the 1970s and 80s after being given contaminated blood.

As reported by the <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-48596605" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BBC</a>, the scandal is seen as the biggest treatment disaster in the history of the National Health Service (NHS).

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Those suffering from hemophilia and other bleeding disorders were given blood intended to make treatment better, but it actually contained HIV and hepatitis viruses.

Demand for blood in the UK was at an all-time high, so healthcare services began importing it from the US, where it was largely given by prison inmates and drug users looking to sell their blood.

An inquiry was launched into how this disaster was allowed to happen as it resulted in thousands of deaths.
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<p>A woman hired a flash mob to dance to Queen's iconic 'Another One Bites the Dust' at her own funeral because she wanted to "go out in style."</p>
<p>Dwelling on death and what comes after can be quite a morbid thought process, but most of us have probably pondered what song to play at our funeral.</p>
<p>But it turns out that a funeral doesn't have to be a solemn affair, it can actually be quite an upbeat experience for loved ones mourning a loss.</p>
<p>Sandie Wood sadly passed away aged 65 and she decided to plan her own funeral with a few surprises, much to the shock of her family.</p>
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<p>Wanting a memorable sendoff, Sandie's friend hired a troupe of dancers to perform a flashmob at the funeral to 'Another One Bites the Dust' by Queen.</p>
<p>The song is quite fitting for the funeral of someone with a great sense of humor, though the mourners were initially seen looking quite confused when a group of dancers began energetically performing in front of them.</p>
<p>Sandie's friend Sam Ryalls told the <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-bristol-64223053" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BBC</a>: "She was one of a kind, so she left the world how she lived it. She wanted everyone to remember her funeral but not for a sad reason.</p>
<p>"Everyone is sad and grieving because she is not here anymore but that doesn’t mean her final day had to be that way." Sandie also had "going out in style" written across her coffin.</p>
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<p>Though it would seem that finding a troupe of dancers willing to perform at a funeral was quite a tricky task, as Sam found out when organizing it.</p>
<p>"I rang so many different companies but they all said they weren’t comfortable doing it," Sam told the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/21015202/flash-mob-funeral-queen-dance/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sun</a>.</p>
<p>Eventually, the dance group Flaming Feathers run by 36-year-old Claire Phipps agreed to take part. "We’ve been gigging for 12 years and we’ve never done a funeral," Claire said.</p>
<p>She went on: "We had to pretend to be part of the guests with people crying and grieving and then get up, whip our coats off, and rock out. It was really nice to do something different."</p>
<p>Sandie died from tongue cancer and was one of around 30,000 people that contracted hepatitis C in the 1970s and 80s after being given contaminated blood.</p>
<p>As reported by the <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-48596605" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BBC</a>, the scandal is seen as the biggest treatment disaster in the history of the National Health Service (NHS).</p>
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<p>Those suffering from hemophilia and other bleeding disorders were given blood intended to make treatment better, but it actually contained HIV and hepatitis viruses.</p>
<p>Demand for blood in the UK was at an all-time high, so healthcare services began importing it from the US, where it was largely given by prison inmates and drug users looking to sell their blood.</p>
<p>An inquiry was launched into how this disaster was allowed to happen as it resulted in thousands of deaths.</p>
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Woman hired flash mob to dance to 'Another One Bites the Dust' at her own funeral

A school in Alabama has recently been slammed as "creepy" after they demanded that girls submit photos of the "front and back" of their prom dresses before attending the event.

Posting to their Facebook account, which has since been deactivated due to intense backlash from social media users, Oxford High School outlined protocols primarily aimed at female students about the dress code for their upcoming dance.

"Females," the post started. "Evening gowns and cocktail dresses - No transparent material, no slits more than six inches from the middle of the knee, no dress length can be shorter than six inches from the middle of the knee all the way around (both front and back from the middle of the knee), no revealing necklines (armpit line) or back lines."

The post continued outlining further restrictions for the girls, stating: "Dresses may be sleeveless or strapless provided all from armpit-line to mid-thigh are covered. No two-piece dresses with midriff showing will be allowed."

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While the requirements were pretty extensive, the last part of the post explaining that all dresses must be "approved" before the party is where things took a turn for the "creepy."

"All dresses must be approved by [redacted] prior to March 6 (No exceptions). Email pictures to [redacted] of YOU wearing your prom attire - Front and Back views," it clarified, before adding that if the dress "doesn't meet dress code standards, then you will not be permitted to attend prom."

"Make sure that pictures reflect the best possible views. If you do not get pre-approved, then you will not be allowed to attend prom."

For male students, however, the same details were not applied as the post stated that they just had to pick between a "Tuxedo or suits only - No jeans, t-shirts, tennis shoes, caps, or oversized clothing. Top hats and canes will be allowed provided they are used properly."

Comparing the two paragraphs aimed at female students against the <em>one sentence</em> that outlined the rules for male students was clearly frustrating for both students and parents alike.

When a screenshot of the post was reposted to Facebook by Laura Fowler alongside a caption that read: "Oxford High School Yellow Jackets DO BETTER!! This is NOT okay!!", comments criticizing the establishment poured in.

"The females having literally two paragraphs and needing approval, while the males have literally one bullet point simply telling them they just have to look nice... and somehow I'm not even surprised," wrote one user while another added that "expecting girls to email pics of themselves wearing the dresses for pre-approval is creepy."

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Upon receiving intense backlash, the school ended up releasing a follow-up statement regarding the issue.

The school apologized for how the post was perceived, explaining, via the <a href="https://nypost.com/2023/01/27/creepy-school-demands-girls-submit-front-and-back-prom-dress-photos/">New York Post,</a> that the intention was simply to make students aware of expectations regarding dress code.

Ashley Stilwell, Oxford City Schools’ Public Information Officer, also addressed the issue, saying via the same outlet that the post from the school regarding prom dress code had not even been approved and that the school's actual prom guidelines were now available.
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<p>A school in Alabama has recently been slammed as "creepy" after they demanded that girls submit photos of the "front and back" of their prom dresses before attending the event.</p>
<p>Posting to their Facebook account, which has since been deactivated due to intense backlash from social media users, Oxford High School outlined protocols primarily aimed at female students about the dress code for their upcoming dance.</p>
<p>"Females," the post started. "Evening gowns and cocktail dresses - No transparent material, no slits more than six inches from the middle of the knee, no dress length can be shorter than six inches from the middle of the knee all the way around (both front and back from the middle of the knee), no revealing necklines (armpit line) or back lines."</p>
<p>The post continued outlining further restrictions for the girls, stating: "Dresses may be sleeveless or strapless provided all from armpit-line to mid-thigh are covered. No two-piece dresses with midriff showing will be allowed."</p>
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<p>While the requirements were pretty extensive, the last part of the post explaining that all dresses must be "approved" before the party is where things took a turn for the "creepy."</p>
<p>"All dresses must be approved by [redacted] prior to March 6 (No exceptions). Email pictures to [redacted] of YOU wearing your prom attire - Front and Back views," it clarified, before adding that if the dress "doesn't meet dress code standards, then you will not be permitted to attend prom."</p>
<p>"Make sure that pictures reflect the best possible views. If you do not get pre-approved, then you will not be allowed to attend prom."</p>
<p>For male students, however, the same details were not applied as the post stated that they just had to pick between a "Tuxedo or suits only - No jeans, t-shirts, tennis shoes, caps, or oversized clothing. Top hats and canes will be allowed provided they are used properly."</p>
<p>Comparing the two paragraphs aimed at female students against the <em>one sentence</em> that outlined the rules for male students was clearly frustrating for both students and parents alike.</p>
<p>When a screenshot of the post was reposted to Facebook by Laura Fowler alongside a caption that read: "Oxford High School Yellow Jackets DO BETTER!! This is NOT okay!!", comments criticizing the establishment poured in.</p>
<p>"The females having literally two paragraphs and needing approval, while the males have literally one bullet point simply telling them they just have to look nice... and somehow I'm not even surprised," wrote one user while another added that "expecting girls to email pics of themselves wearing the dresses for pre-approval is creepy."</p>
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<p>Upon receiving intense backlash, the school ended up releasing a follow-up statement regarding the issue.</p>
<p>The school apologized for how the post was perceived, explaining, via the <a href="https://nypost.com/2023/01/27/creepy-school-demands-girls-submit-front-and-back-prom-dress-photos/">New York Post,</a> that the intention was simply to make students aware of expectations regarding dress code.</p>
<p>Ashley Stilwell, Oxford City Schools’ Public Information Officer, also addressed the issue, saying via the same outlet that the post from the school regarding prom dress code had not even been approved and that the school's actual prom guidelines were now available.</p>
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School slammed as 'creepy' after demanding girls submit 'front and back’ prom dress photos

A 28-year-old man died after he was shot by police while he was cleaning out his late grandmother's apartment, with officers reportedly mistaking him for a burglar.

As reported by <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ohio-man-dies-shot-police-was-cleaning-late-grandmothers-apartment-rcna68649" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBC News</a>, Joe Frasure was shot on Monday (January 30) in Wyoming, a city of about 9,000 around 12 miles north of downtown Cincinnati.

Wyoming police say they were responding to a call in the early hours of the morning of two or three individuals attempting to break into the apartment block.

According to reports, the caller had told 911 operators that the property was supposed to be vacant. Officers heard activity at the rear of the building, and they discovered Frasure and his father in a minivan, with police claiming that Frasure refused to listen to instructions.

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Police Chief Brooke Brady said: "The minivan reversed at a high rate of speed, before hitting a tree, at which point the vehicle accelerated rapidly at our officers.

"The officers fired four shots at the minivan as the minivan was accelerating towards them." Frasure was struck by a bullet as the officers fired and the minivan hit the building.

Chief Brady stated that the officers then forced their way into the smoking van, extracted Frasure, and attempted to apply life-saving care.

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The 28-year-old was transferred to University Hospital but passed away on Tuesday (January 31) with his cause of death being unconfirmed.

Frasure's family has disputed the police's account of events, as they claim that he was there to clear out his late grandmother's apartment, and they opened fire without giving instructions.

Speaking to <a href="https://www.wlwt.com/article/body-camera-footage-to-be-released-police-shooting-of-joseph-fraser-jr-in-wyoming-ohio/42725374" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WLWT of Cincinnati</a>, Frasure's sister, Shonda Coleman said: "I didn’t hear none of that. I didn’t hear no commands. All I heard is pop, pop, pop, pop. Like, it was, like, 10 rounds."

The grieving sister demanded to see the footage from the officer's body cams and prosecutors are expected to release more information on Friday, alongside the camera footage.

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Per reports from <a href="https://eu.cincinnati.com/story/news/crime/2023/02/01/what-we-know-about-the-wyoming-police-shooting-of-joe-frasure/69863310007/">Cincinnati.com</a>, police had often visited the apartments after neighbors became concerned about the property.

According to a neighbor, Derrick Moore, he and other nearby residents had been concerned about the property for many months, with the city recently taking action meaning at least three of the four units were unoccupied.

Moore added that the neighbors had spoken to the residents and knew that one of the units was being cleared out following the death of a woman in early January.

Police frequently visited the apartments, according to records obtained by The Enquirer, with at least 33 calls being received between October 10 and January 11, mostly about domestic disturbances and disputes between residents. Frasure was not named in any of the complaints.

Chief Brady stated that she has already reviewed the footage and it has been shared with the sheriff's office and Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office who are investigating the matter.

"This is a tragedy for all involved," Chief Brady said. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this time."

Frasure leaves behind two children, with his third due this week.
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<p>A 28-year-old man died after he was shot by police while he was cleaning out his late grandmother's apartment, with officers reportedly mistaking him for a burglar.</p>
<p>As reported by <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ohio-man-dies-shot-police-was-cleaning-late-grandmothers-apartment-rcna68649" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBC News</a>, Joe Frasure was shot on Monday (January 30) in Wyoming, a city of about 9,000 around 12 miles north of downtown Cincinnati.</p>
<p>Wyoming police say they were responding to a call in the early hours of the morning of two or three individuals attempting to break into the apartment block.</p>
<p>According to reports, the caller had told 911 operators that the property was supposed to be vacant. Officers heard activity at the rear of the building, and they discovered Frasure and his father in a minivan, with police claiming that Frasure refused to listen to instructions.</p>
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<p>Police Chief Brooke Brady said: "The minivan reversed at a high rate of speed, before hitting a tree, at which point the vehicle accelerated rapidly at our officers.</p>
<p>"The officers fired four shots at the minivan as the minivan was accelerating towards them." Frasure was struck by a bullet as the officers fired and the minivan hit the building.</p>
<p>Chief Brady stated that the officers then forced their way into the smoking van, extracted Frasure, and attempted to apply life-saving care.</p>
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<p>The 28-year-old was transferred to University Hospital but passed away on Tuesday (January 31) with his cause of death being unconfirmed.</p>
<p>Frasure's family has disputed the police's account of events, as they claim that he was there to clear out his late grandmother's apartment, and they opened fire without giving instructions.</p>
<p>Speaking to <a href="https://www.wlwt.com/article/body-camera-footage-to-be-released-police-shooting-of-joseph-fraser-jr-in-wyoming-ohio/42725374" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WLWT of Cincinnati</a>, Frasure's sister, Shonda Coleman said: "I didn’t hear none of that. I didn’t hear no commands. All I heard is pop, pop, pop, pop. Like, it was, like, 10 rounds."</p>
<p>The grieving sister demanded to see the footage from the officer's body cams and prosecutors are expected to release more information on Friday, alongside the camera footage.</p>
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<p>Per reports from <a href="https://eu.cincinnati.com/story/news/crime/2023/02/01/what-we-know-about-the-wyoming-police-shooting-of-joe-frasure/69863310007/">Cincinnati.com</a>, police had often visited the apartments after neighbors became concerned about the property.</p>
<p>According to a neighbor, Derrick Moore, he and other nearby residents had been concerned about the property for many months, with the city recently taking action meaning at least three of the four units were unoccupied.</p>
<p>Moore added that the neighbors had spoken to the residents and knew that one of the units was being cleared out following the death of a woman in early January.</p>
<p>Police frequently visited the apartments, according to records obtained by The Enquirer, with at least 33 calls being received between October 10 and January 11, mostly about domestic disturbances and disputes between residents. Frasure was not named in any of the complaints.</p>
<p>Chief Brady stated that she has already reviewed the footage and it has been shared with the sheriff's office and Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office who are investigating the matter.</p>
<p>"This is a tragedy for all involved," Chief Brady said. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this time."</p>
<p>Frasure leaves behind two children, with his third due this week.</p>
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28-year-old man dies after being shot by police as he was cleaning out late grandmother's apartment

The police have deployed divers in their extensive search for <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/more-devastating-details-about-missing-mom-who-vanished-on-footpath-emerge" target="_blank" rel="noopener">missing mother-of-two Nicola Bulley.</a>

As <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/nicola-bulley-made-plans-for-future-the-night-before-she-vanished-on-dog-walk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">previously reported</a>, Bulley had dropped her two daughters off at school on Friday morning, before taking the family dog named Willow for a walk in Lancashire.

The alarm was first raised after a passerby found the springer spaniel running alone beside the River Wyre in the village of St Michael’s on Wyre at <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/missing-woman-shared-eerie-posts-before-vanishing-on-footpath-leaving-her-dog-behind" target="_blank" rel="noopener">around 10:30 AM</a>.

The onlooker also found the dog's lead, harness, and the 45-year-old's phone - which was still connected to an active conference call - on a bench and identified her from the family photo on her lock screen.

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Extensive search parties involving drones, helicopters, and dogs have been carried out since Friday. The Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service have also been assisting by returning to the river bank by the bench with a 20-foot-long probe attached to an underwater camera.

According to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/nicola-bulley-latest-police-divers-29114434?utm_source=facebook.com&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=mirror_main&amp;fbclid=IwAR3RNfgh52kONL9K7QWCx6U0QTKf9r0U2qt3gNPQPqfaQU_EWmqnUB-yITo">The Mirror</a>, a specialist underwater unit carrying oxygen tanks and long yellow cables dressed in black had arrived at around 10:40AM in the 18 feet-deep water.

A police source told the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11705215/Missing-mother-Nicola-Bulley-excitedly-making-plans-future.html">Daily Mail</a>: "The underwater teams are performing what's known as an arc search, whereby they monitor the riverbed by moving in a side-to-side motion from bank to bank. As of yet nothing of significance has been found but it'll be a long, thorough process."

Nicola's 72-year-old mother, Dot, revealed that her daughter had spent the night at her parents' house before her disappearance.

Dot said that Nicola <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/nicola-bulley-made-plans-for-future-the-night-before-she-vanished-on-dog-walk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">made plans for the future</a> such as preparing a spa trip with her sister Louise and intended to buy tickets to watch her six and nine-year-old daughters perform in the choir and gymnastics shows.

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Speaking to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/desperate-parents-nicola-bulley-beg-29110019">The Mirror</a>, her mother along with her father Ernest, 73, noted that they were looking after Nicola's daughters while she was on a client conference call.

Recalling their last conversation, Ernest shared: "I said we better go now and Nicola came to the front door, and I gave her a kiss and told her I loved her and that was the last conversation I had with her."

The parents also added that their daughter's disappearance was out of character and disclosed that they asked police if "there is any chance" she has been abducted.

The mother-of-two's partner, 44-year-old Paul Ansell, had previously said that the couple's <a href="https://vt.co/news/missing-moms-daughters-cried-their-eyes-out-after-being-told-their-mommys-lost">daughters</a> - Harriet and Sophia - had "cried their eyes out" after being told that their mom was "lost" and are hoping for her safe return.

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In new developments, police have now identified a woman who was captured on surveillance cameras at about 8:50AM on Allotment Lane - close to where Nicola was last seen - who might have information to help the investigation, per <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-64501150">BBC News.</a>
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<p>The police have deployed divers in their extensive search for <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/more-devastating-details-about-missing-mom-who-vanished-on-footpath-emerge" target="_blank" rel="noopener">missing mother-of-two Nicola Bulley.</a></p>
<p>As <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/nicola-bulley-made-plans-for-future-the-night-before-she-vanished-on-dog-walk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">previously reported</a>, Bulley had dropped her two daughters off at school on Friday morning, before taking the family dog named Willow for a walk in Lancashire.</p>
<p>The alarm was first raised after a passerby found the springer spaniel running alone beside the River Wyre in the village of St Michael’s on Wyre at <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/missing-woman-shared-eerie-posts-before-vanishing-on-footpath-leaving-her-dog-behind" target="_blank" rel="noopener">around 10:30 AM</a>.</p>
<p>The onlooker also found the dog's lead, harness, and the 45-year-old's phone - which was still connected to an active conference call - on a bench and identified her from the family photo on her lock screen.</p>
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<p>Extensive search parties involving drones, helicopters, and dogs have been carried out since Friday. The Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service have also been assisting by returning to the river bank by the bench with a 20-foot-long probe attached to an underwater camera.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/nicola-bulley-latest-police-divers-29114434?utm_source=facebook.com&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=mirror_main&amp;fbclid=IwAR3RNfgh52kONL9K7QWCx6U0QTKf9r0U2qt3gNPQPqfaQU_EWmqnUB-yITo">The Mirror</a>, a specialist underwater unit carrying oxygen tanks and long yellow cables dressed in black had arrived at around 10:40AM in the 18 feet-deep water.</p>
<p>A police source told the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11705215/Missing-mother-Nicola-Bulley-excitedly-making-plans-future.html">Daily Mail</a>: "The underwater teams are performing what's known as an arc search, whereby they monitor the riverbed by moving in a side-to-side motion from bank to bank. As of yet nothing of significance has been found but it'll be a long, thorough process."</p>
<p>Nicola's 72-year-old mother, Dot, revealed that her daughter had spent the night at her parents' house before her disappearance.</p>
<p>Dot said that Nicola <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/nicola-bulley-made-plans-for-future-the-night-before-she-vanished-on-dog-walk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">made plans for the future</a> such as preparing a spa trip with her sister Louise and intended to buy tickets to watch her six and nine-year-old daughters perform in the choir and gymnastics shows.</p>
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<p>Speaking to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/desperate-parents-nicola-bulley-beg-29110019">The Mirror</a>, her mother along with her father Ernest, 73, noted that they were looking after Nicola's daughters while she was on a client conference call.</p>
<p>Recalling their last conversation, Ernest shared: "I said we better go now and Nicola came to the front door, and I gave her a kiss and told her I loved her and that was the last conversation I had with her."</p>
<p>The parents also added that their daughter's disappearance was out of character and disclosed that they asked police if "there is any chance" she has been abducted.</p>
<p>The mother-of-two's partner, 44-year-old Paul Ansell, had previously said that the couple's <a href="https://vt.co/news/missing-moms-daughters-cried-their-eyes-out-after-being-told-their-mommys-lost">daughters</a> - Harriet and Sophia - had "cried their eyes out" after being told that their mom was "lost" and are hoping for her safe return.</p>
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<p>In new developments, police have now identified a woman who was captured on surveillance cameras at about 8:50AM on Allotment Lane - close to where Nicola was last seen - who might have information to help the investigation, per <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-64501150">BBC News.</a></p>
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Police search river and seal off scene in hunt for missing dog walker Nicola Bulley

Diners at a restaurant have been left stunned after they were charged $25 for the staff to cut a cake they had brought themselves.

Celebrating a birthday should be done with all the extravagance possible - after all, they only come around once a year!

After a day of celebrating another year of life, having a nice birthday meal with family and friends is an absolute must, all culminating with the traditional birthday cake.

Often the worst part about a birthday cake is having to stand there awkwardly as everyone stares and sings at you, but what if you were charged for cutting the cake?

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That's what Gigi, who goes by <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@vivala_blondiiie" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@vivala_blondiiie</a> on TikTok, found out after she was charged $25 by the restaurant she was dining at because they cut the cake that she brought herself.

She took to TikTok where she showed off her receipt that had a subtotal of $113, but all eyes are drawn to the $25 charge for "1 cake cut."

Gigi wrote over the video: "When the server asks if we want the cake WE brought cut, thinking she’s doing something nice for us… but it was 25 dollars," and she added the caption: "I didn’t know this was a thing?!?"

The video has been viewed over 800,000 times and it has caused great debate amongst viewers, as it turns out this is apparently a common thing.

One person commented: "Totally a thing. Because then they bring plates and forks, which they then have to wash. But it was wrong that you weren’t told of a fee."

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A second person added: "My restaurant does this but we have to let the party know there is a fee if they eat the outside dessert. Usually they don’t have a problem paying it."

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Other viewers declared that the $25 fee would then be considered a tip for the servers due to the customer having no prior knowledge of the cost.

While most people are familiar with a corkage charge for bringing in your own drinks, according to the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/13/dining/cakeage-restaurants.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Times</a>, some restaurants have begun charging "a cakeage fee" to cover the expenses of serving and washing utensils used to cut and eat the cake.

It also helps to offset the revenue lost by the diners eating their own food and not opting for the desserts provided.

So it would appear there is a logic behind it, but $25 for cutting and washing a few plates seems extremely steep.

As Marie-Antoinette apparently said: "Let them eat cake!"
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<p>Diners at a restaurant have been left stunned after they were charged $25 for the staff to cut a cake they had brought themselves.</p>
<p>Celebrating a birthday should be done with all the extravagance possible - after all, they only come around once a year!</p>
<p>After a day of celebrating another year of life, having a nice birthday meal with family and friends is an absolute must, all culminating with the traditional birthday cake.</p>
<p>Often the worst part about a birthday cake is having to stand there awkwardly as everyone stares and sings at you, but what if you were charged for cutting the cake?</p>

<p>That's what Gigi, who goes by <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@vivala_blondiiie" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@vivala_blondiiie</a> on TikTok, found out after she was charged $25 by the restaurant she was dining at because they cut the cake that she brought herself.</p>
<p>She took to TikTok where she showed off her receipt that had a subtotal of $113, but all eyes are drawn to the $25 charge for "1 cake cut."</p>
<p>Gigi wrote over the video: "When the server asks if we want the cake WE brought cut, thinking she’s doing something nice for us… but it was 25 dollars," and she added the caption: "I didn’t know this was a thing?!?"</p>
<p>The video has been viewed over 800,000 times and it has caused great debate amongst viewers, as it turns out this is apparently a common thing.</p>
<p>One person commented: "Totally a thing. Because then they bring plates and forks, which they then have to wash. But it was wrong that you weren’t told of a fee."</p>
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<p>A second person added: "My restaurant does this but we have to let the party know there is a fee if they eat the outside dessert. Usually they don’t have a problem paying it."</p>
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<p>Other viewers declared that the $25 fee would then be considered a tip for the servers due to the customer having no prior knowledge of the cost.</p>
<p>While most people are familiar with a corkage charge for bringing in your own drinks, according to the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/13/dining/cakeage-restaurants.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Times</a>, some restaurants have begun charging "a cakeage fee" to cover the expenses of serving and washing utensils used to cut and eat the cake.</p>
<p>It also helps to offset the revenue lost by the diners eating their own food and not opting for the desserts provided.</p>
<p>So it would appear there is a logic behind it, but $25 for cutting and washing a few plates seems extremely steep.</p>
<p>As Marie-Antoinette apparently said: "Let them eat cake!"</p>
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Diners stunned as restaurant charges $25 for cutting cake they brought themselves

A <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/more-devastating-details-about-missing-mom-who-vanished-on-footpath-emerge" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mom</a> has been slammed on social media after she left her baby alone in a pushchair while she went to a cafe for a coffee.

According to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/outrage-abandoned-baby-found-pram-29101490">The Mirror</a>, police officers were called to a beach in Kołobrzeg - a coastal city in Poland - after walkers allegedly found a young child alone and not far from the water's edge.

Onlookers were also shocked to see that there was reportedly a note left by the child's mother attached to the pushchair, that read: "Please do not approach, the child is sleeping."

Upon finding the kid and the message, authorities searched the site and found the parent sipping a cup of coffee in a diner approximately 100 meters from her baby.

[caption id="attachment_1263192768" align="aligncenter" width="1535"]<img class="wp-image-1263192768 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/poland-beach.jpg" alt="" width="1535" height="800" /> The beach in Kołobrzeg, Poland where the mother allegedly left her child alone. Credit: Hayden Richard Verry / Alamy[/caption]

According to the police, the mother was calm about the situation and didn't see anything wrong with her parenting.

The outlet reported that Arkadiusz Kowalski, head of the prevention department of the Police Headquarters in Kolobrzeg, said: "The sent patrol determined that the cart was indeed parked by the sea, on the edge of the beach."

"It was determined that the child’s mother was in a nearby cafe drinking coffee," they continued. "The lady was calm and thought nothing had happened. She downplayed this case very much."

Law enforcement revealed that the composed parent claimed her child was not in danger as she kept a clear view of the pushchair from the cafe.

"We could have avoided a tragedy," Kowalski added. "It was a reckless action of this lady, a gust of wind could overturn the stroller or the wave could wash it away."

The Polish officer credited the alert bystanders for intervening in the situation and calling the cops before a possible tragedy took place.

In addition to this, many people on social media were enraged at the mother, with one irate person on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dailymirror/posts/10161484653624162">Facebook</a> writing: "Wow that poor baby! Needs to be taken off her if you ask me. Irresponsible parenting right there."

"I get that sometimes us mums need a break and all that but I would never dream of leaving either of my babies like this..... bang out of order," they added.

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Another angry user remarked: "No matter if the [baby] is sleeping or not, you don't leave your baby on the beach while you go for a drink at the cafe. You push the pram to the cafe and let your baby rest there while they [are] right by your side!!"

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A third person pointed out: "Well, she certainly wasn't watching the pram because if she was, she'd have seen the commotion at the pram, with people and the police. Instead, she was located/found by police in a nearby cafe."

"100 meters is NOT nearby!!! This mother needs investigated, is she coping with the baby? Is her mental health OK? This is not normal behavior, I think this woman is struggling," they continued.

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A fourth person simply suggested: "Should be charged with child neglect."

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The <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/outrage-abandoned-baby-found-pram-29101490">publication</a> reported that the mother has since been sent to family court due to the incident.
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<p>A <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/more-devastating-details-about-missing-mom-who-vanished-on-footpath-emerge" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mom</a> has been slammed on social media after she left her baby alone in a pushchair while she went to a cafe for a coffee.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/outrage-abandoned-baby-found-pram-29101490">The Mirror</a>, police officers were called to a beach in Kołobrzeg - a coastal city in Poland - after walkers allegedly found a young child alone and not far from the water's edge.</p>
<p>Onlookers were also shocked to see that there was reportedly a note left by the child's mother attached to the pushchair, that read: "Please do not approach, the child is sleeping."</p>
<p>Upon finding the kid and the message, authorities searched the site and found the parent sipping a cup of coffee in a diner approximately 100 meters from her baby.</p>
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<p>According to the police, the mother was calm about the situation and didn't see anything wrong with her parenting.</p>
<p>The outlet reported that Arkadiusz Kowalski, head of the prevention department of the Police Headquarters in Kolobrzeg, said: "The sent patrol determined that the cart was indeed parked by the sea, on the edge of the beach."</p>
<p>"It was determined that the child’s mother was in a nearby cafe drinking coffee," they continued. "The lady was calm and thought nothing had happened. She downplayed this case very much."</p>
<p>Law enforcement revealed that the composed parent claimed her child was not in danger as she kept a clear view of the pushchair from the cafe.</p>
<p>"We could have avoided a tragedy," Kowalski added. "It was a reckless action of this lady, a gust of wind could overturn the stroller or the wave could wash it away."</p>
<p>The Polish officer credited the alert bystanders for intervening in the situation and calling the cops before a possible tragedy took place.</p>
<p>In addition to this, many people on social media were enraged at the mother, with one irate person on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dailymirror/posts/10161484653624162">Facebook</a> writing: "Wow that poor baby! Needs to be taken off her if you ask me. Irresponsible parenting right there."</p>
<p>"I get that sometimes us mums need a break and all that but I would never dream of leaving either of my babies like this..... bang out of order," they added.</p>
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<p>Another angry user remarked: "No matter if the [baby] is sleeping or not, you don't leave your baby on the beach while you go for a drink at the cafe. You push the pram to the cafe and let your baby rest there while they [are] right by your side!!"</p>
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<p>A third person pointed out: "Well, she certainly wasn't watching the pram because if she was, she'd have seen the commotion at the pram, with people and the police. Instead, she was located/found by police in a nearby cafe."</p>
<p>"100 meters is NOT nearby!!! This mother needs investigated, is she coping with the baby? Is her mental health OK? This is not normal behavior, I think this woman is struggling," they continued.</p>
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<p>A fourth person simply suggested: "Should be charged with child neglect."</p>
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<p>The <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/outrage-abandoned-baby-found-pram-29101490">publication</a> reported that the mother has since been sent to family court due to the incident.</p>
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Outrage as mom leaves baby alone in stroller with note attached while she goes to have a coffee

The internet has managed to work out the insane amount of money MrBeast spent to cure blindness for 1,000 people.

Jimmy Donaldson - a YouTuber who goes by the name MrBeast - uploaded a video this week titled: "Curing 1,000 people's blindness."

In it, the 24-year-old partnered up with Dr. Jeff Levenson, a Florida-based ophthalmologist and surgeon, who <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/youtuber-mrbeast-helps-to-cure-1000-peoples-blindness" target="_blank" rel="noopener">performed cataract correction surgeries</a> on a list of people MrBeast gave him in September 2022.

Dr. Levenson ended up getting through 40 surgeries in just 11 hours, later stating: "If MrBeast can light a fire, and if we can get governmental and private support behind it, we can end half of all the blindness in the world. Without all that much cost, and with incredible gains in human productivity and human potential."

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Speaking to <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2023/01/29/entertainment/mr-beast-cataract-surgeries-video-trnd/index.html#:~:text=The%20content%20creator's%20latest%20stunt,views%20as%20of%20Sunday%20afternoon." target="_blank" rel="noopener">CNN</a>, Dr. Levenson explained that the procedure is super fast, and is pushing for greater access to it since he had his own cataract correction surgery.

"Half of all blindness in the world is people who need a 10-minute surgery," he said, adding: "In the days and weeks after my own cataract surgery, I was stunned by how bright and beautiful, and vivid the world was. But I was shocked by the idea that there are hundreds of millions, probably 200 million people around the world, who are blind or nearly blind from cataracts and who don't have access to the surgery."

MrBeast is known for his expensive stunts and earned the title of 'YouTube's biggest philanthropist' in 2018 after giving away $1 million in a series of stunts. He's also the biggest earner on YouTube, with <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/abrambrown/2022/01/14/the-highest-paid-youtube-stars-mrbeast-jake-paul-and-markiplier-score-massive-paydays/?sh=3471cb891aa7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Forbes</a> detailing that he earned an estimated $54 million in 2021.

Following the release of the well-intentioned video, MrBeast unfortunately <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/mrbeast-responds-after-his-curing-1000-blind-people-receives-huge-backlash" target="_blank" rel="noopener">received backlash from some viewers</a>. One person even tweeted at the time: "You are not, &amp; will never be, the last rich person to use their wealth to also buy them social capital, while demanding your position grants you to be worshipped by uncritical impoverished people. Youre [sic] not special, you're literally textbook rich white man with a god complex."

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MrBeast eventually responded to the criticism with his own tweet: "Twitter - Rich people should help others with their money. Me - Okay, I'll use my money to help people and I promise to give away all my money before I die. Every single penny. Twitter - MrBeast bad."

Since the backlash has died down over the past few days, however, some people have taken it upon themselves to calculate just how much money would have been spent on the surgeries.

One Twitter user wrote that the estimate would have been around $5 million, tweeting: "bro really spent 5m on this. mrbeast is different."

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Someone else added that it could possibly be even higher at a whopping $8 million, given that MrBeast also gave certain patients expensive gifts and cash. "If we add the things he gifted and that the 5mill are an estimate, he probably spend 8mill on one video," they wrote.

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Despite the initial backlash from his video, it's clear MrBeast is using his platform for all the right reasons. After all, there's enough drama and toxicity on the internet already.
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<p>The internet has managed to work out the insane amount of money MrBeast spent to cure blindness for 1,000 people.</p>
<p>Jimmy Donaldson - a YouTuber who goes by the name MrBeast - uploaded a video this week titled: "Curing 1,000 people's blindness."</p>
<p>In it, the 24-year-old partnered up with Dr. Jeff Levenson, a Florida-based ophthalmologist and surgeon, who <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/youtuber-mrbeast-helps-to-cure-1000-peoples-blindness" target="_blank" rel="noopener">performed cataract correction surgeries</a> on a list of people MrBeast gave him in September 2022.</p>
<p>Dr. Levenson ended up getting through 40 surgeries in just 11 hours, later stating: "If MrBeast can light a fire, and if we can get governmental and private support behind it, we can end half of all the blindness in the world. Without all that much cost, and with incredible gains in human productivity and human potential."</p>
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<p>Speaking to <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2023/01/29/entertainment/mr-beast-cataract-surgeries-video-trnd/index.html#:~:text=The%20content%20creator's%20latest%20stunt,views%20as%20of%20Sunday%20afternoon." target="_blank" rel="noopener">CNN</a>, Dr. Levenson explained that the procedure is super fast, and is pushing for greater access to it since he had his own cataract correction surgery.</p>
<p>"Half of all blindness in the world is people who need a 10-minute surgery," he said, adding: "In the days and weeks after my own cataract surgery, I was stunned by how bright and beautiful, and vivid the world was. But I was shocked by the idea that there are hundreds of millions, probably 200 million people around the world, who are blind or nearly blind from cataracts and who don't have access to the surgery."</p>
<p>MrBeast is known for his expensive stunts and earned the title of 'YouTube's biggest philanthropist' in 2018 after giving away $1 million in a series of stunts. He's also the biggest earner on YouTube, with <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/abrambrown/2022/01/14/the-highest-paid-youtube-stars-mrbeast-jake-paul-and-markiplier-score-massive-paydays/?sh=3471cb891aa7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Forbes</a> detailing that he earned an estimated $54 million in 2021.</p>
<p>Following the release of the well-intentioned video, MrBeast unfortunately <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/mrbeast-responds-after-his-curing-1000-blind-people-receives-huge-backlash" target="_blank" rel="noopener">received backlash from some viewers</a>. One person even tweeted at the time: "You are not, &amp; will never be, the last rich person to use their wealth to also buy them social capital, while demanding your position grants you to be worshipped by uncritical impoverished people. Youre [sic] not special, you're literally textbook rich white man with a god complex."</p>
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<p>MrBeast eventually responded to the criticism with his own tweet: "Twitter - Rich people should help others with their money. Me - Okay, I'll use my money to help people and I promise to give away all my money before I die. Every single penny. Twitter - MrBeast bad."</p>
<p>Since the backlash has died down over the past few days, however, some people have taken it upon themselves to calculate just how much money would have been spent on the surgeries.</p>
<p>One Twitter user wrote that the estimate would have been around $5 million, tweeting: "bro really spent 5m on this. mrbeast is different."</p>
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<p>Someone else added that it could possibly be even higher at a whopping $8 million, given that MrBeast also gave certain patients expensive gifts and cash. "If we add the things he gifted and that the 5mill are an estimate, he probably spend 8mill on one video," they wrote.</p>
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<p>Despite the initial backlash from his video, it's clear MrBeast is using his platform for all the right reasons. After all, there's enough drama and toxicity on the internet already.</p>
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People have worked out the staggering amount MrBeast spent to 'cure 1,000 people's blindness'

A <a href="https://vt.co/news/us/man-arrested-for-attempted-murder-after-tesla-plunges-250-feet-over-cliff" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tesla</a> car has "spontaneously" combusted into flames on a freeway in California over the weekend.

On Saturday (January 28), Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District received a call at 3:41PM that a Tesla Model S was "engulfed in flames" on Highway 50 East in Rancho Cordova with "nothing unusual [happening] prior" to the accident.

"The fire was extinguished with approx 6,000 gallons of water, as the battery cells continued to combust," SMFD explained in a tweet, adding that a water tender and a ladder truck were used to help.

"Crews used jacks to access the underside to extinguish and cool the battery," the post continued, also featuring pictures and videos of the aftermath of the blaze.
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Read SMFD's tweets below: </strong></p>
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A video posted by Metro Fire of Sacramento showed firefighters hosing the vehicle down as other cars drove by, and photos showed the charred front hood of the vehicle. No injuries were reported.

In <a href="https://vt.co/news/us/tesla-plunges-250-feet-over-caliornias-devil-slide-leaving-4-in-critical-condition" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tesla</a> cars and other electric vehicles, the battery will normally sit across the car's base, encircling a fair amount of its surface.

A Tesla Model S battery begins at 98kWh capacity, which is identical to the 1920 Dell XPS 13 laptop batteries, as shared by the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/tech/tesla-car-fire-22000-litres-water-sacramento-elon-musk-b1056880.html">Evening Standard</a>.

According to the <a href="https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/shib011819.pdf">Occupational Safety and Health Administration</a>, Tesla vehicles have lithium-ion batteries that can present fire and explosion risks when damaged.

In 2021, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) refused to examine the car's battery fires and described potential dangers as "rare events," per <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-government-rejects-2019-petition-investigate-tesla-vehicle-fires-federal-2021-10-04/">Reuters</a>.

As noted by <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/tesla-car-battery-fire-needed-6000-gallons-water-to-extinguish-rcna68153">NBC News</a>, several studies have also revealed that electric automobiles are less likely to catch fire than gasoline or hybrid-electric vehicles. However, when they do, the cars become more superheated for an extended amount of time.

In addition to this, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has stated that only 0.01% of Teslas have ever ignited on the road, far more infrequent than the auto industry's total, as cited by <a href="https://www.barrons.com/articles/industrial-layoffs-market-bottom-51675092776">Barron's</a>.

[caption id="attachment_1263192373" align="aligncenter" width="2560"]<img class="wp-image-1263192373 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/01/2JARJ1B-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="2560" height="1709" /> A Tesla. Credit: Robert Lloyd-Ashton / Alamy[/caption]

As reported by <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/3835368-tesla-spontaneously-caught-fire-on-california-highway-officials/">The Hill</a>, this instance is not the first of a Tesla spontaneously catching fire. When the battery of a car immersed in hurricane waters and caught a blaze back in October, Florida firefighters had to use roughly 1,500 gallons of water to put out the flames.

Furthermore, the publication wrote that in November, Pennsylvania firefighters used 12,000 gallons of water to extinguish a Tesla Model S that had caught fire after slamming into the garbage in the roadway.

Speaking to <a href="https://fox40.com/news/local-news/fire-from-tesla-vehicle-on-i-80-near-madison-avenue-spreads-to-roadside/">Fox affiliate KTXL</a> in August, SMFD Captain Parker Wilbourn expressed that although Teslas catching fire is rare, they can be "very difficult to extinguish".

"When one battery catches fire, it preheats the next battery, the next battery, and the next battery. It causes a fire and it is a chain reaction from there," he added.
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<p>A <a href="https://vt.co/news/us/man-arrested-for-attempted-murder-after-tesla-plunges-250-feet-over-cliff" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tesla</a> car has "spontaneously" combusted into flames on a freeway in California over the weekend.</p>
<p>On Saturday (January 28), Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District received a call at 3:41PM that a Tesla Model S was "engulfed in flames" on Highway 50 East in Rancho Cordova with "nothing unusual [happening] prior" to the accident.</p>
<p>"The fire was extinguished with approx 6,000 gallons of water, as the battery cells continued to combust," SMFD explained in a tweet, adding that a water tender and a ladder truck were used to help.</p>
<p>"Crews used jacks to access the underside to extinguish and cool the battery," the post continued, also featuring pictures and videos of the aftermath of the blaze.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Read SMFD's tweets below: </strong></p>
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<p>A video posted by Metro Fire of Sacramento showed firefighters hosing the vehicle down as other cars drove by, and photos showed the charred front hood of the vehicle. No injuries were reported.</p>
<p>In <a href="https://vt.co/news/us/tesla-plunges-250-feet-over-caliornias-devil-slide-leaving-4-in-critical-condition" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tesla</a> cars and other electric vehicles, the battery will normally sit across the car's base, encircling a fair amount of its surface.</p>
<p>A Tesla Model S battery begins at 98kWh capacity, which is identical to the 1920 Dell XPS 13 laptop batteries, as shared by the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/tech/tesla-car-fire-22000-litres-water-sacramento-elon-musk-b1056880.html">Evening Standard</a>.</p>
<p>According to the <a href="https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/shib011819.pdf">Occupational Safety and Health Administration</a>, Tesla vehicles have lithium-ion batteries that can present fire and explosion risks when damaged.</p>
<p>In 2021, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) refused to examine the car's battery fires and described potential dangers as "rare events," per <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-government-rejects-2019-petition-investigate-tesla-vehicle-fires-federal-2021-10-04/">Reuters</a>.</p>
<p>As noted by <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/tesla-car-battery-fire-needed-6000-gallons-water-to-extinguish-rcna68153">NBC News</a>, several studies have also revealed that electric automobiles are less likely to catch fire than gasoline or hybrid-electric vehicles. However, when they do, the cars become more superheated for an extended amount of time.</p>
<p>In addition to this, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has stated that only 0.01% of Teslas have ever ignited on the road, far more infrequent than the auto industry's total, as cited by <a href="https://www.barrons.com/articles/industrial-layoffs-market-bottom-51675092776">Barron's</a>.</p>
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<p>As reported by <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/3835368-tesla-spontaneously-caught-fire-on-california-highway-officials/">The Hill</a>, this instance is not the first of a Tesla spontaneously catching fire. When the battery of a car immersed in hurricane waters and caught a blaze back in October, Florida firefighters had to use roughly 1,500 gallons of water to put out the flames.</p>
<p>Furthermore, the publication wrote that in November, Pennsylvania firefighters used 12,000 gallons of water to extinguish a Tesla Model S that had caught fire after slamming into the garbage in the roadway.</p>
<p>Speaking to <a href="https://fox40.com/news/local-news/fire-from-tesla-vehicle-on-i-80-near-madison-avenue-spreads-to-roadside/">Fox affiliate KTXL</a> in August, SMFD Captain Parker Wilbourn expressed that although Teslas catching fire is rare, they can be "very difficult to extinguish".</p>
<p>"When one battery catches fire, it preheats the next battery, the next battery, and the next battery. It causes a fire and it is a chain reaction from there," he added.</p>
<h2>Feature image credit: Robert Lloyd-Ashton / Alamy</h2>


Tesla 'spontaneously' catches fire on highway and becomes 'engulfed in flames'

Internet icon Julia Fox has hit out at trolls who roasted her TikTok apartment tour.

The 33-year-old previously took to the video-sharing app last week to give her 1.7 million followers a tour of the New York City apartment she shares with her young son Valentino. "Come with me on a very underwhelming apartment tour!" she captioned the clip.

With 10.5 million views and 1.2 million likes, the three-minute video proves that, while she is a well-known celebrity and cultural icon, Fox is really just like everyone else.

And she is. Really. In fact, she has a bed in the living room, shoe boxes piled high in her kitchen, and even has a mice problem (though, she clarified in the caption that it's only ONE mouse).

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"'I never thought in a million years I would do this, but I believe in maximum transparency, and so I'm gonna give you guys an apartment tour. I know I'm going to get roasted [...] Hopefully, maybe someone can watch this and say, Okay, maybe I'm not doing so bad," the Uncut Gems actress says in the video.

Panning the camera to the mountain of shoeboxes in her kitchen, she adds: "I also have shoe boxes in the kitchen, which is very common for New Yorkers [...] Don't judge me…I know it's really messy.

"For me personally I don't like excessive displays of wealth, they make me feel icky. Especially people who have really big houses. It's just really wasteful when there’s so many homeless people in this country and I’m not really like that," Fox explains in the video.

Unsurprisingly, some trolls took to the comments section to roast Fox's apartment. In true Fox fashion, she took the time to post a reply video going into more detail about her apartment and lifestyle.

"I really wasn't expecting my apartment tour to go so viral, people are really freaking out over it. It's really just not that deep. This just happens to be the apartment that I took my son home from the hospital. So it's his home," she says.

"It really is Valentino's apartment. It's like a sentimental thing [...] it's about having that sense of normalcy," Fox added.

She then addresses claims from TikTok users that she's worth $30 million, saying: "I'm not worth 30 million dollars, not even close. I don't need 30 million dollars; what does one person need 30 million dollars for? I've survived on a lot less and I'm doing just fine."

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Fans of the star raced to the comments section to praise Fox, with one person writing: "Julia fox is more relatable than the average Instagram influencer or TikToker lol."

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"SHES SO REAL, LOVE HER," someone else added.

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What do you think? Let us know in the comments!
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<p>Internet icon Julia Fox has hit out at trolls who roasted her TikTok apartment tour.</p>
<p>The 33-year-old previously took to the video-sharing app last week to give her 1.7 million followers a tour of the New York City apartment she shares with her young son Valentino. "Come with me on a very underwhelming apartment tour!" she captioned the clip.</p>
<p>With 10.5 million views and 1.2 million likes, the three-minute video proves that, while she is a well-known celebrity and cultural icon, Fox is really just like everyone else.</p>
<p>And she is. Really. In fact, she has a bed in the living room, shoe boxes piled high in her kitchen, and even has a mice problem (though, she clarified in the caption that it's only ONE mouse).</p>

<p>"'I never thought in a million years I would do this, but I believe in maximum transparency, and so I'm gonna give you guys an apartment tour. I know I'm going to get roasted [...] Hopefully, maybe someone can watch this and say, Okay, maybe I'm not doing so bad," the Uncut Gems actress says in the video.</p>
<p>Panning the camera to the mountain of shoeboxes in her kitchen, she adds: "I also have shoe boxes in the kitchen, which is very common for New Yorkers [...] Don't judge me…I know it's really messy.</p>
<p>"For me personally I don't like excessive displays of wealth, they make me feel icky. Especially people who have really big houses. It's just really wasteful when there’s so many homeless people in this country and I’m not really like that," Fox explains in the video.</p>
<p>Unsurprisingly, some trolls took to the comments section to roast Fox's apartment. In true Fox fashion, she took the time to post a reply video going into more detail about her apartment and lifestyle.</p>
<p>"I really wasn't expecting my apartment tour to go so viral, people are really freaking out over it. It's really just not that deep. This just happens to be the apartment that I took my son home from the hospital. So it's his home," she says.</p>
<p>"It really is Valentino's apartment. It's like a sentimental thing [...] it's about having that sense of normalcy," Fox added.</p>
<p>She then addresses claims from TikTok users that she's worth $30 million, saying: "I'm not worth 30 million dollars, not even close. I don't need 30 million dollars; what does one person need 30 million dollars for? I've survived on a lot less and I'm doing just fine."</p>

<p>Fans of the star raced to the comments section to praise Fox, with one person writing: "Julia fox is more relatable than the average Instagram influencer or TikToker lol."</p>
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<p>"SHES SO REAL, LOVE HER," someone else added.</p>
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<p>What do you think? Let us know in the comments!</p>
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Julia Fox hits out at people trolling her home following 'underwhelming apartment tour'

<a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/alyssa-milano-praised-for-celebrating-turning-50-with-make-up-free-selfie" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Alyssa Milano</a> has reportedly apologized to Britney Spears after sharing a "bullying" post about the pop star on social media.

Recently, the 41-year-old 'Toxic' songstress returned to Instagram and called out the 50-year-old actress for expressing concern about her well-being.

It started on December 22 when <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/alyssa-milano-reveals-she-gave-back-her-tesla-following-elon-musks-twitter-takeover" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Milano</a> reacted to an Instagram video Spears posted and wrote on Twitter: "Someone please go check on Britney Spears."

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The Grammy-winning artist then took to her reactivated Instagram page on Tuesday (January 31) and shared a screenshot of the Who's The Boss star's tweet, accusing her of "bullying".

[caption id="attachment_1263192816" align="aligncenter" width="1154"]<img class="wp-image-1263192816 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/Fn4xFaJXgAAdaV9.jpeg" alt="" width="1154" height="2048" /> Credit: Spears' Instagram Story.[/caption]

"It saddens me to see things about me from people who don't know me!!! This definitely feels like a form of bullying," the 'Baby One More Time' singer said. "Ladies, we are supposed to be rooting for one another not pulling one another down!"

According to <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2023/02/01/alyssa-milano-has-reached-out-to-britney-spears-to-apologize-over-tweet/">TMZ</a>, a representative for the Charmed actress revealed that she reached out to the singer on Wednesday (February 1) to apologize and sent a "supportive" message.

However, Milano isn't the only one to voice her concerns for Spears as just last week, the <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/cops-called-to-britney-spears-home-after-she-deletes-instagram-account" target="_blank" rel="noopener">police were called to the 'Hold Me Closer' singer's house</a> after fans noticed that she deleted her Instagram account.

The 'Slave 4 U' singer - who ended her 13-year conservatorship in November 2021 - did not take kindly to the move and <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/britney-spears-breaks-silence-after-police-were-called-to-her-home" target="_blank" rel="noopener">shared a lengthy statement</a> on Twitter, writing: "As everyone knows the police were called to my home based on some prank phone calls.

"I love and adore my fans but this time things went a little too far and my privacy was invaded," she said. "The police never entered my home and when they came to my gate they quickly realized there was no issue and left immediately."

"This felt like I was being gaslit and bullied once the incident made it to the news and being portrayed once again in a poor and unfair light by the media," Spears continued.

"During this time in my life, I truly hope the public and my fans who I care so much about can respect my privacy moving forward," she concluded.

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After returning to the social media platform, <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/britney-spears-shares-the-reason-she-left-instagram-after-police-wellness-check" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the 'Stronger' hitmaker</a> picked up where she left off and started posting multiple dancing videos.

And, in a now-deleted caption under one of her posts, Spears reiterated that she was "not having a breakdown" just because she initially deleted her page.

"Since everyone thinks they know my story. THINK AGAIN," she vented. "It is what it is … nope I'm not having a breakdown … I am who I am and moving forward in my life. I have never felt better!!!"
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<p><a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/alyssa-milano-praised-for-celebrating-turning-50-with-make-up-free-selfie" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Alyssa Milano</a> has reportedly apologized to Britney Spears after sharing a "bullying" post about the pop star on social media.</p>
<p>Recently, the 41-year-old 'Toxic' songstress returned to Instagram and called out the 50-year-old actress for expressing concern about her well-being.</p>
<p>It started on December 22 when <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/alyssa-milano-reveals-she-gave-back-her-tesla-following-elon-musks-twitter-takeover" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Milano</a> reacted to an Instagram video Spears posted and wrote on Twitter: "Someone please go check on Britney Spears."</p>
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<p>The Grammy-winning artist then took to her reactivated Instagram page on Tuesday (January 31) and shared a screenshot of the Who's The Boss star's tweet, accusing her of "bullying".</p>
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<p>"It saddens me to see things about me from people who don't know me!!! This definitely feels like a form of bullying," the 'Baby One More Time' singer said. "Ladies, we are supposed to be rooting for one another not pulling one another down!"</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2023/02/01/alyssa-milano-has-reached-out-to-britney-spears-to-apologize-over-tweet/">TMZ</a>, a representative for the Charmed actress revealed that she reached out to the singer on Wednesday (February 1) to apologize and sent a "supportive" message.</p>
<p>However, Milano isn't the only one to voice her concerns for Spears as just last week, the <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/cops-called-to-britney-spears-home-after-she-deletes-instagram-account" target="_blank" rel="noopener">police were called to the 'Hold Me Closer' singer's house</a> after fans noticed that she deleted her Instagram account.</p>
<p>The 'Slave 4 U' singer - who ended her 13-year conservatorship in November 2021 - did not take kindly to the move and <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/britney-spears-breaks-silence-after-police-were-called-to-her-home" target="_blank" rel="noopener">shared a lengthy statement</a> on Twitter, writing: "As everyone knows the police were called to my home based on some prank phone calls.</p>
<p>"I love and adore my fans but this time things went a little too far and my privacy was invaded," she said. "The police never entered my home and when they came to my gate they quickly realized there was no issue and left immediately."</p>
<p>"This felt like I was being gaslit and bullied once the incident made it to the news and being portrayed once again in a poor and unfair light by the media," Spears continued.</p>
<p>"During this time in my life, I truly hope the public and my fans who I care so much about can respect my privacy moving forward," she concluded.</p>
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<p>After returning to the social media platform, <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/britney-spears-shares-the-reason-she-left-instagram-after-police-wellness-check" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the 'Stronger' hitmaker</a> picked up where she left off and started posting multiple dancing videos.</p>
<p>And, in a now-deleted caption under one of her posts, Spears reiterated that she was "not having a breakdown" just because she initially deleted her page.</p>
<p>"Since everyone thinks they know my story. THINK AGAIN," she vented. "It is what it is … nope I'm not having a breakdown … I am who I am and moving forward in my life. I have never felt better!!!"</p>
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Alyssa Milano apologizes to Britney Spears after being called out for 'bullying' tweet

Pamela Anderson has revealed that she wouldn't be against getting married for a seventh time - and hopes she does go down the aisle again in the future.

The former Baywatch star, 55, opened up about her life and relationships in her new memoir - Love, Pamela - as well as her Netflix documentary, Pamela: A Love Story.

The model and actress has walked down the aisle six times in total - first with Tommy Lee in 1995 before divorcing in 1998, then <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/pamela-anderson-split-up-with-kid-rock-over-borat">with Kid Rock in 2006</a>, with Rick Salomon in 2007 before annulling it the following year and marrying him again in 2014, a <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/pamela-andersons-ex-husband-of-12-days-leaves-her-10000000-in-his-will">12-day marriage to Jon Peters</a> in 2020 and Dan Hayhurst in 2020 before divorcing in 2022.

While the previous few nuptials have not worked out, Pamela has admitted she wouldn't be averse to trying again for a seventh time.

[caption id="attachment_1263192846" align="aligncenter" width="1749"]<img class="wp-image-1263192846 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/2C8TN5P-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="1749" height="2560" /> Pamela married Tommy just four days after meeting him in 1995. Credit: Barry King / Alamy[/caption]

Pamela appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Tuesday, where the host asked her: "Do you think you'll ever get married again?"

"God, what a crazy question. I don't know, I hope so," Pamela responded, to which Jimmy quizzed: "You hope so? Oh, you want to get married again?"

She replied: "I hope so. I don't know. I still have a lot of life left."

In her recent documentary, Pamela acknowledged that she loves the idea of being in love and getting married, with her marriage and divorce from Dan - who she had met when he worked as a contractor on her house - happening during the filming of the documentary.

Jimmy ribbed her: "You got your house remodeled, the contractor came, you married him at the beginning of the documentary. And you divorced him by the end of the documentary."

She joked: "I needed like a storyline. I needed a beginning, a middle and an end."

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"At least you know he's not going to like gouge you when he's your husband for a while, I guess," Jimmy joked, to which Pamela replied: "Geez, okay, let's not go there."

Pamela also addressed her past romances and marriages in the documentary, admitting that the only time she'd felt truly in love was with Motley Crue drummer Tommy.

The couple shares two sons - Brandon Thomas Lee, 26, who served as a producer on the Netflix documentary, and Dylan Jagger Lee, 25.

She was seen telling Brandon: "I really loved your Dad for all the right reasons and I really don't think I've loved anybody else. It's f***ed.

"I think I'd rather be alone than not be with the father of my kids. I think it's impossible to be with anybody else …but I don't think I could be with Tommy either. It's almost like a punishment."

[caption id="attachment_1263192847" align="aligncenter" width="2560"]<img class="wp-image-1263192847 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/2MNW5C1-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="2560" height="1791" /> She shares sons Brandon (left) and Dylan (right) with the Motley Crue drummer. Credit: <span id="automationThirdPartyAgencyName">Sipa US</span> / Alamy[/caption]

The Playboy model was also seen getting tearful watching old home videos of her and Tommy, now 60, with their children during happier times.

The couple had got married just four days after meeting in 1995, but eventually parted ways in 1998 after Tommy was arrested for spousal abuse for kicking Pamela when she was holding their son Dylan - who was seven weeks old at the time - and was sentenced to six months in jail following the incident.
<h6>Featured image credit: <span id="automationNormalName">Andrea Raffin</span> / Alamy</h6>

<p>Pamela Anderson has revealed that she wouldn't be against getting married for a seventh time - and hopes she does go down the aisle again in the future.</p>
<p>The former Baywatch star, 55, opened up about her life and relationships in her new memoir - Love, Pamela - as well as her Netflix documentary, Pamela: A Love Story.</p>
<p>The model and actress has walked down the aisle six times in total - first with Tommy Lee in 1995 before divorcing in 1998, then <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/pamela-anderson-split-up-with-kid-rock-over-borat">with Kid Rock in 2006</a>, with Rick Salomon in 2007 before annulling it the following year and marrying him again in 2014, a <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/pamela-andersons-ex-husband-of-12-days-leaves-her-10000000-in-his-will">12-day marriage to Jon Peters</a> in 2020 and Dan Hayhurst in 2020 before divorcing in 2022.</p>
<p>While the previous few nuptials have not worked out, Pamela has admitted she wouldn't be averse to trying again for a seventh time.</p>
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 Pamela married Tommy just four days after meeting him in 1995. Credit: Barry King / Alamy</h1>
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<p>Pamela appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Tuesday, where the host asked her: "Do you think you'll ever get married again?"</p>
<p>"God, what a crazy question. I don't know, I hope so," Pamela responded, to which Jimmy quizzed: "You hope so? Oh, you want to get married again?"</p>
<p>She replied: "I hope so. I don't know. I still have a lot of life left."</p>
<p>In her recent documentary, Pamela acknowledged that she loves the idea of being in love and getting married, with her marriage and divorce from Dan - who she had met when he worked as a contractor on her house - happening during the filming of the documentary.</p>
<p>Jimmy ribbed her: "You got your house remodeled, the contractor came, you married him at the beginning of the documentary. And you divorced him by the end of the documentary."</p>
<p>She joked: "I needed like a storyline. I needed a beginning, a middle and an end."</p>
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<p>"At least you know he's not going to like gouge you when he's your husband for a while, I guess," Jimmy joked, to which Pamela replied: "Geez, okay, let's not go there."</p>
<p>Pamela also addressed her past romances and marriages in the documentary, admitting that the only time she'd felt truly in love was with Motley Crue drummer Tommy.</p>
<p>The couple shares two sons - Brandon Thomas Lee, 26, who served as a producer on the Netflix documentary, and Dylan Jagger Lee, 25.</p>
<p>She was seen telling Brandon: "I really loved your Dad for all the right reasons and I really don't think I've loved anybody else. It's f***ed.</p>
<p>"I think I'd rather be alone than not be with the father of my kids. I think it's impossible to be with anybody else …but I don't think I could be with Tommy either. It's almost like a punishment."</p>
<figure>
            <img class="wp-image-1263192847 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/2MNW5C1-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="2560" height="1791" /><figcaption class='op-vertical-below'>
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 She shares sons Brandon (left) and Dylan (right) with the Motley Crue drummer. Credit: Sipa US / Alamy</h1>
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<p>The Playboy model was also seen getting tearful watching old home videos of her and Tommy, now 60, with their children during happier times.</p>
<p>The couple had got married just four days after meeting in 1995, but eventually parted ways in 1998 after Tommy was arrested for spousal abuse for kicking Pamela when she was holding their son Dylan - who was seven weeks old at the time - and was sentenced to six months in jail following the incident.</p>
<h2>Featured image credit: Andrea Raffin / Alamy</h2>


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