Gang targeted teenage boys in terrifying robbery spree

Oprah Winfrey.The shamefaced chef had been on Oprah's show almost two decades ago to grab attention for his prowess in the kitchen, but almost knocking the iconic presenter down in his moped probably wasn't the stylish showbiz entrance he'd had in mind.The chef, now 46, had been a fresh-faced lad in his 20s when the accident that sent him tumbling off his bike in front of his host - and 600 other people - took place.However his baby-faced image didn't prevent lawyers from worrying that he might sue.Talking on the new episode of podcast On Jimmy's Farm, he confessed that it had been a stunt that had gone horribly wrong.“I did a walkthrough of the recipe.They asked me to get on the scooter, then you would rehearse it,” he explained.“The next thing I did was in front of 600 spectators.'What no one told anyone was that the cleaners came through after the test and polished the floor."That was a recipe for disaster - and one the chef hadn't intended to share with anyone."I burst in, put my foot on the brakes and nothing happened," he recalled of the horror."I was going towards Oprah and I wasn't stopping. I flew off the bike."From Jamie's perspective, all hell broke loose afterwards, with him confessing: "Her security thought I was trying to take her out.

claims she was 'verbally and sexually harassed' and even 'virtually gang raped' by a group of men within 60 seconds of logging into 'Horizon Venues', a VR world owned by Meta (formerly Facebook)Patel said: "3-4 male avatars, with male voices, essentially, but virtually gang raped my avatar and took photos—as I tried to get away they yelled—'don't pretend you didn't love it' and 'go rub yourself off to the photo'."She added that she was "not accustomed to be spoken to in such derogatory ways, maybe back in 1996, but certainly not in 2021."Horizon Worlds allows you to meet friends and strangers in a virtual world, where you have a digital 'avatar' version of your body that moves as you do. While this is what allows you to chat to people, play games, and be immersed in the experience, it also has a dark side, as Patel's experience shows.Horizon Worlds does have a feature called 'Safe Zone', which allows users to activate a protective bubble where nobody can interact with them, touch them or talk to them.Unfortunately, Patel said that she 'froze', and that it "happened so fast and before I could even think about putting the safety barrier in place."Virtual groping and harassment of women are problems in many online spaces, but the fact that the Metaverse is in VR adds a physicality to the issue which can make it feel more real.Patel said that: "Virtual reality has essentially been designed so themind and body can’t differentiate virtual/digital experiences from real.

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it was broken into last month.The Page 3 stunner, who is sometimes known by her model name of Barbi, took to her Instagram account to reveal the car was back after being repaired. The blonde bombshell was seen posing in a bright pink bikini which matched the luxury car as she announced the news.She simply told her 412,000 followers: "We back baby," followed by the hashtag #pinkporsche.The 22-year-old revealed the car had been broken into back in January in a series of Instagram posts.The beauty took to her Instagram story to tell fans the back window of the bright pink car had been smashed in.

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Selena Gomez has to 'work on' her self-confidence every day.The 29-year-old singer-and-actress has been in the public eye since she was just 10 years old and she admitted growing up in the spotlight created a lot of 'pressure', but that's eased now she's refused to try and conform to 'unrealistic standards of beauty'.'Being in the public eye from such an early age certainly comes with a lot of pressure,' she told Glamour UK. 'It's hard to feel comfortable when you feel like everyone is watching, judging, and commenting on the way you look.' Not easy:Selena Gomez has to 'work on' her self-confidence every day.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorKickoff for Super Bowl LVI is still days away, but NBC has scored at least one touchdown.NBC has sold out all of its inventory for the Big Game, scheduled to be broadcast on Sunday, February 13, from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. NBCUniversal said in a statement Thursday that it has sold every in-game unit available across NBC, Telemundo and all digital platforms including Peacock.

EXCLUSIVE: Following the massive success of Spider-man: No Way Home, Sony is looking to to expand on its Marvel Cinematic Universe as sources tell Deadline that Dakota Johnson is in talks to star in the studio’s Madame Web movie. S.J. Clarkson is on board to direct the pic.Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless. penned the screenplay.

FAMOUS anime voice actress Monica Villasenor, who starred in Sailor Moon Sailor Stars and Dragon Ball Super has died aged 55. Tributes have been paid from the world of animation following the death of the Mexican actress, who dubbed the Spanish versions of dozens of famous shows. Her cause of death is unknown.

NBCUniversal has sold out all ad inventory for Super Bowl LVI across NBC, Telemundo and Peacock, with multiple 30-second spots fetching a record $7 million.

Two police officers were hurt during an operation to tackle a machete gang caught breaking into an industrial unit last night.

Three men have been arrested in part of a crackdown on a gang who are believed to have stolen more than 20 high-value cars in burglaries.

Euphoria star will twirl in a gown that can only be described as Aquata Chic. (What? You don't remember King Triton's other daughters?) The bejeweled turquoise dress is total sea goddess vibes and accented with shells on the bodice—not exactly the most water-friendly outfit for a day at the beach, but we'll let it go for fashion reasons.

HAVE YOUR SAY! Should the USA have been allowed to choose Minnesota as their location? Comment belowAs the hosts, the USA were able to choose which stadium to compete in, and decided on Minnesota’s Allianz Field stadium, despite the harsh winter. Temperatures were so cold, Honduras goalkeeper Luis Lopez and striker Romell Quioto were substituted due to suffering from hypothermia, as temperatures dropped below those experienced in Siberia.“Soccer shouldn't be endured this way,” Gomez vented.

seagulls found dead on a beach by a horrified dog walker are confirmed to have been carrying potentially deadly bird flu.The public have been reminded not to handle any dead birds that they find.A member of the public reported finding some 30 dead seagulls within a short distance on Longrock Beach, Penzance while walking her dog.The woman, who chose not to give her name, reported the matter to the Cornish Wildlife Trust who in turn passed the matter on to the Government department DEFRA.She told Cornwall Live: “It was very unusual and quite disturbing, as I’m used to seeing the occasional dead bird, but never so many so close together.”DEFRA’s Animal and Plant Health Agency has now confirmed that some of the gulls have tested positive for avian influenza (bird flu).A spokesman said: ““We are aware of a number of wild bird deaths in the Longrock area near Penzance, Cornwall.“These deaths are currently under investigation and five gulls collected from the area have been found positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1.”Bird flu, or avian flu, is an infectious type of influenza that spreads among birds. In rare cases, it can affect humans.

A GMP officer has received a written warning for his use of CS Spray during the arrest of a 13-year-old.

Rihanna has shared pictures of her baby bump on social media, officially introducing the world to her new "gang". The singer posted a photo of herself on Instagram showing her holding up her top and looking down at her belly.

A teenage boy has been taken to hospital after being knocked down on his bike by a van.

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A teenager who travelled to the UK from Canada to meet her new boyfriend was been brutally killed while on her trip.

A serial burglar struck at a hospital, village hall, and a sports club during a local football match - stealing the ref's phone.