Ashley Cole 'tied up by mansion robbers threatening to cut fingers off with pliers'

serial killers. His story has been told many times as the depravity of his crimes continued to be unearthed but for the first time, his crimes are heard in his own words.The chilling recordings, shared in the Netflix documentary Conversations With a Killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes', show Gacy boasting to his lawyers about how he 'outsmarted' the police and revealing that he didn't see his victims as human beings.

“That was totally by accident and not by design,” he laughs. “I didn’t know what I was doing when I started, and I could never quite do it right. And so I would overdraw because the more you try to get it even, and it’s not quite even, the more you draw.

Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann couldn't believe what they had just witnessed after Michael Chandler KO'd Tony Ferguson at UFC 274. The two British stars were ringside for the incredible moment that UFC president Dana White described as the most vicious knockout he'd ever seen. Chandler knocked Ferguson out cold with a brutal front-kick in the second round of their lightweight showdown that had Conor McGregor comparing the loser's face to a chicken nugget.

Selena Gomez is making her Saturday Night Live debut. The actress and singer, currently working on the second season of the successful series “Only Murders in The Building,” will be making her mark on May 14th, where she’ll be joined by musical guest Post Malone.Selena Gomez and Jennifer Stone bring back the ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ in recent TikTokSelena Gomez will continue advocating for well-being during Mental Health Awareness MonthA post shared by Selena Gomez (@selenagomez)Gomez will host the season’s penultimate episode. She shared the announcement on her Instagram, mentioning how excited she was to obtain such a significant achievement.

A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a 30-year-old man in Edinburgh.

Succession star Matthew Macfadyen has won Best Supporting Actor at the BAFTA TV Awards.

Opening the glamorous BAFTA TV Awards at London’s Royal Festival Hall today, BAFTA chair Krishnendu Majumdar called on the industry’s change makers to ensure more top-level diversity.

BBC comedy Motherland has won its first BAFTA for its final series in the Best Scripted Comedy category as the award was presented by new Doctor Who Ncuti Gatwa.

Minder and New Tricks, has died, his family have confirmed.The star died at home this afternoon (May 8) with his wife Pam by his side, they said in a statement per the BBC. He was 74 years old.“We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved Dennis passed away very peacefully at his home in Spain,” the statement read.

An iconic reunion! While the former members of the Spice Girls have gone their separate ways since their band’s indefinite hiatus, Mel B and Victoria Beckham had a special reunion.

Sky News host posted."A brilliant actor who was a staple on our screens throughout the 70s and 80s. Loved The Sweeney.

Emmerdale star Paige Sandhu looked worlds away from her character Meena Jutla at the 2022 BAFTA TV Awards on Sunday 8 May at London's Royal Festival Hall. The actress, 25, was joined by co-stars Kevin Mathurin, who plays vicar Charles Anderson, and Fiona Wade, who plays Priya Sharma.

BAFTA TV Awards has brought viewers some of the most iconic moments in ceremony history - and also some of the most awkward in recent years.Huge names have taken to the stage to host the prestigious event, but their speeches have not always gone down well with viewers or celebrities in the room.Other celebrities have been abruptly cut short during their acceptance speeches, while others have broken the golden rule of live TV by swearing on air.As the BAFTA TV Awards 2022 gets underway this evening (May 8, 2022), Daily Star has taken a look at some of the most awkward moments at past ceremonies.In 2018, presenter Sue Perkins hosted the BAFTA TV ceremony and during her speeches, made a number of comments about the Royal family - with some being called 'cringe' by viewers.During her opening monologue, Sue said: "What a year we’ve had. A royal baby born."I’m not saying there was pressure on Kate to look perfect afterwards but apparently she couldn’t hear if it was a boy or a girl over the sound of the hair dryer."With another comment about Royal weddings, fans were quick to take to social media to comment on Sue Perkin's speeches, with one saying: "I love Sue Perkins but her monologue was cringe.

Alison Hammond, 47, has revealed backstage secrets from This Morning as she spilled her off-set ritual with co-host Dermot O'Leary, 48.After arriving at the BAFTA TV Awards 2022, the presenter exclusively told Daily Star: "We just get our makeup done together really. "Get our makeup done and have a little chat about what we've been up to."The I'm A Celeb star revealed the pair "have a little Lizzo" in the mornings and when asked if they have a group chat, admitted: "I don't have a group chat because I just have direct messages to my Dermot O'Leary."Alison looked nothing short of incredible as she glammed up for a day at the annual TV awards.

Dermot O'Leary has admitted he properly met Alison Hammond the first time they presented This Morning together.Dermot, 48, and Alison, 47, replaced married couple Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes on the popular ITV show early last year.The duo were met with high praise after their first gig and have been fan favourites ever since.Speaking at the BAFTAs about their first show together, the former X Factor judge exclusively told Daily Star: “We were chucked in, we didn’t event get a chance to meet before we went on air because of Covid."He continued: "So we didn’t a read through, we didn’t do a lunch, we didn’t do a chemistry test, we couldn't even get our zoom right."We were on two separate zooms for like an hour going ‘I don’t think I’m on the right one' and she was like 'I’m not on the right one either.'" He went on to say the first time they "properly talked" was during two and a half hours of live television. The broadcaster added: "We've come a long way!"When asked if they share tips with each other, the dad-of-one revealed it's more "unspoken" now because they have got to know each other so well that they "know each other's nuisances".The presenter explained that the "in jokes" start to come out after you've worked with someone for a long period of time.

Gogglebox star Lee Riley has revealed that his on-screen partner Jenny Newby is having an operation. Appearing on the BAFTA red carpet, Lee explained that his best friend and neighbour "isn't very well" and had to go to hospital. "She is not very well," he told Daily Star.

You know the story of Tupac Shakur, the now-legendary hip hop icon: uber-prolific, courting fame, controversy, and a rock n’ roll lifestyle of superstardom, Shakur’s hip hop reign was all too brief and he was gunned down by rivals when his career was still ascending. What’s lesser-known to many is the story of Tupac’s mother, Afeni Shakur, an American political activist and former member of the Black Panther Party, their love, their sometimes strained relationship, but also the way her political defiance influenced the music of her son.

Lewis Hamilton caused a stir today in a hot pink outfit while attending the Miami Grand Prix.The star, 37, was snapped in the brightly-coloured ensemble as he made his way into the paddock ahead of the first running of the race.Appearing at the racing event, the star caused a stir in a neon pink oversized t-shirt and matching baggy trousers and trainers.He finished the look with a square pair of purple sunglasses.A large watch could be seen on Hamilton's wrist while he wore a large chain around his neck.It comes as the star became embroiled in a row over his jewellery ahead of the inaugural Miami Grand Prix today.New FIA race director Niels Wittich reminded drivers ahead of the race about the governing body’s rules on accessories., saying: "The wearing of jewellery in the form of body piercing or metal neck chains is prohibited during the competition and may therefore be checked before the start.”Hamilton, who regularly sports jewellery, branded the renewed focus on the issue “almost a step backwards”.The British Mercedes driver, who mostly wears his jewellery out of the car, said that during racing he only wears “earrings and nose ring, which I can't remove”.He removed some of his jewellery in the car for the Miami GP and has been given a two-race exemption for pieces that are more difficult to take out.

Stacey Solomon looked incredible as she stepped out in a white lacy outfit for the BAFTA Television Awards on Sunday afternoon. The Loose Women panellist beamed alongside her fiance Joe Swash who looked dapper in a black tuxedo suit and bow tie.

A court has heard how former England footballer Ashley Cole was subjected to a terrifying knifepoint robbery in which a masked gang allegedly threatened to "cut his fingers off". On Monday, jurors at Nottingham Crown Court were told how the 40 year old was targeted in a "violent and ruthlessly executed" ordeal by a balaclava gang wearing camouflage on January 21, 2020. It was revealed how the athlete's girlfriend Sharon Canu, who recently became his fiancée after a romantic proposal, managed to dial 999 for help after being targeted while watching a movie together at 9.30pm that evening.

Cheryl Cole, had his hands tied behind his back and was forced to his knees as the armed robbers goaded him with cries of "Let's cut off his fingers!", according to the court prosecutor.