Judge Rinder's 1000 mile journey to rescue his Strictly partner's 'struggling' grandparents

New York mobster played on a public persona for the camera when he was secretly a tyrant in private.Gotti, who was nicknamed the “Dapper Don” due to his style, was described as the first “media don” as he portrayed a friendly manner to the public and cameras.However, according to testimony from former mobsters who helped finally put him behind bars, Gotti was a trigger happy tyrant.Gotti’s flashy mentality also drew him resentment and hospitality from other crime families in the area as he regularly posed for newspaper photographs like he was a celebrity.He assumed command of the Gambino family after previous boss Paul Castellano was killed, which Gotti was linked to.Gotti took hold of the family when it had 23 active crews, about 300 members and more than 2,000 associates with an estimated $500 million a year made, according to website Biography.He ran the Gambino crime family during the late 1980s to the early 1990s and was dubbed "Teflon Don" due to charges never sticking until his world came crashing down with an FBI investigation.The audio tapes were ultimately what led to Gotti’s downfall with the evidence the FBI had on him, which included wiretaps of the Ravenite Social Club he regularly visited, being very incriminating.It also showed Gotti in a different light to what the public saw with one tape revealing a threat to one of his members for not returning his calls.According to the New York Times, Gotti said: “'Listen, I called your (expletive deleted) house five times yesterday; now if your wife thinks you are a (expletive deleted) dunsky or if she's a (expletive deleted) dunsky and you're gonna disregard my (expletive deleted) phone calls, I'll blow you and that (expletive deleted) house up.''The tapes also

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coronavirus at some point in the past two years. In most cases they’ve suffered little more than the equivalent of a nasty bout of flu.But a chilling new study suggests that even a mild case of Covid-19 could cause lasting brain damage.Autopsies of people who have died from Covid have identified irregularities in their brain tissue, but scientists at the Tulane National Primate Research Centre have conducted a series of tests on monkeys known to respond to Covid in a similar way to humans.The research, published in scientific journal Nature Communications, looked at the brain tissue of four rhesus macaques and four African green monkeys deliberately infected with the virus.

Body positive babe and journalist Danae Mercer often shares uplifting posts with her 2.4 million Instagram followers.She is never shy about exposing the ‘reality’ behind the ‘perfect’ snaps usually seen online – and previously she revealed how influencers ‘fake’ their peachy looking bums.And, this time around Danae has shown her 138,000 TikTok followers what goes into getting an insta-worthy shot.In the clip, the blonde babe donned a red matching bikini set and wrote: “Behind every relaxed social media snap, there’s a whole lot of phones on tripods, posing, pics checking, wedgies, cameras adjusted, and thousands of shots to find the perfect ‘one’.”The influencer filmed herself as she ran into a pool to start posing in the water.She struggled to get her camera in the right position on the tripod – highlighting the difficulties of trying to get the perfect shot.Danae ran out of the pool several times to ‘check’ what her pictures look like, which is refreshing to know.She also had to pull her red bikini bottoms out from her peachy bum several times as she tried to manoeuvre herself in the pool.Danae urged: “So don’t compare their highlight to your real life.“You’re doing great.”Inspired by the influencers ‘real’ clip, many people fled to the comments to thank Danae for sharing the behind the scenes.One person commented: “Your content keeps me sane.”Another user added: “Seeing you move freely and unapologetically is really beautiful. "Too many times I’m thinking about what I look like instead of feeling, thank you.”A third person voiced: “Thank you.

Holly Willoughby is seen to be fighting back tears in an emotional segment of the new trailer for BBC show Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof.The This Morning host has ditched her usual co-star Phillip Schofield and is fronting the show with comedian Lee Mack.The 41-year-old is seen in the trailer alongside eight celebrity participants who are given a number of extreme challenges in the freezing cold temperatures of Northern Italy, where it was filmed.And as the trailer shows the stars plunging into icy waters and walking planks over terrifying cliffs, a clip is shown of Holly fighting back tears as she fan-favourite host lets her emotions flow out.The ITV regular narrates the trailer and says: "Eight celebs, one ice man, no red carpet, no enjoying the view, no hot tubs, no hot showers, no feeling in their toes, hands or bum. No escaping.

their long-running feud threatened to ruin Manchester United’s chances of Champions League glory back in 1999. At Old Trafford, Cole and Sheringham were — at least on paper — the ultimate strike partnership. An all-English frontline with attacking prowess and a natural scent for goals, the pair combined to score a hatful of goals for the club after Sheringham’s high-profile £3.5million move from Tottenham in 1997.Cole managed 121 in eight seasons with the club, while Sheringham netted 46 times in four years.

Emmerdale fans haven’t seen Jai Sharma’s daughter Mia Macey on their ITV screens since 2011.But in her time on the soap, actress Sapphire Elia certainly made her mark on the Dales - from discovering her true parentage after realising Declan Macey wasn’t her real dad, to being killed off in a car accident.Mia also had her fair share of feuds in the village, as her boyfriend Adam Barton became involved in an affair with her mum Ella Hart. When Mia found out, she didn’t hesitate to knee him in the crotch.But what has actress Sapphire been up to since quitting the soap? From a total career change alongside her partner to her utter transformation from her soap days, Daily Star takes a look.

Amy Childs has stepped into a 'momager role' as she described how her four year old Polly is 'living the dream' modelling aboard. The 31 year old recently jetted to Marrakech with daughter Polly and her new boyfriend Billy Delbosq so her adorable little girl could shoot with designer brand Base Childrenswear for their high summer campaign.The gorgeous businesswoman exclusively revealed to OK! that Polly was in her element and 'really owned it' as she worked the camera. Speaking about Polly and her modelling, Amy said: "She did the campaign [with Base Childrenswear] a year and a half ago and she just really owned it.

Miranda Lambert is kind of bummed that she won’t be at the 2022 Grammys this weekend.

Strictly Come Dancing professional dancers have allegedly been told to condemn Russia and Vladimir Putin, or 'never come back' to the BBC show.

Strictly Come Dancing partner Oksana Platero's family who are attempting to flee the Russian invasion in Ukraine.The 33-year-old dancer became overwhelmed with emotion as she opened up about her grandparents' struggles.The Strictly star revealed her elderly grandparents were turned away at the border because her uncle, who is driving them, is 57, not 60.But the dancer made the plea her uncle was their only hope because two of her grandparents cannot walk.The Ukrainian-born dancer addressed the issue on talkRadio yesterday, where she spoke candidly with Judge Rinder.Tearing up, she began: "Hi Rob. It's good to see you...

Right Said Fred, who took issue with the TV personality’s upcoming trip to the Ukrainian border.Rinder is heading to the area to help the grandparents of his former Strictly Come Dancing partner Oksana Platero find safety.According to the UN, more than one million civilians have fled Ukraine because of the Russian invasion.Earlier this week Rinder, a criminal barrister, shared his plans to fly to Poland, which borders Ukraine. “Right now (Platero’s) grandparents are a week into their struggle to find sanctuary in a safe country,” said Rinder on Twitter.

STRICTLY’S two Russian dancers have been told by their co-stars: “Condemn the war or don’t come back”. Katya Jones and Luba Mushtuk have stayed silent following Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine border. Rob, 43, is heading to Ukraine on Monday to help the grandparents of his Strictly Come Dancing partner, Oksana Platero, as they try to flee the country.

Mila Kunis shed more light on her feelings about Russia, and the government’s invasion into her home country of Ukraine during a new interview with Maria Shriver. The 38-year-old actress admitted that even as Russian forces attack Ukraine, she doesn’t want people think of Russian people as the “enemy.” While she didn’t name Russian President Vladimir Putin by name, she pointed to those in power as the root of the problem.

Ukraine to help his Strictly Come Dancing partner Oksana Platero's grandparents, as well as covering the border for TalkRadio.The criminal barrister has taken to Twitter to hit out at social media users who have criticised his plans, claiming he is just another "celebrity".In a series of tweets starting yesterday, Robert explained his plans to travel to Ukraine's border with Poland to hopefully meet Oksana's grandparents.Since his announcement, the television personality has been inundated with support, but some cruel trolls criticised the move.The criminal barrister replied directly to one social media user, who criticised Robert as just another "celebrity".LifeOnTheJohn said: "How many 'celebrities' are going to do this."Like the ones who recorded songs for Covid. It's just media b******t again.The moon landed all over again."Robert hastily replied to the message in view of his 188,600 followers.He said: "Hi there, I hear your scepticism."I have collected evidence in international criminal matters and dealt with traumatised children in war crime cases."I hope I'm not 'one of those celebrities'.

Strictly Come Dancing partner Oksana Platero’s grandparents to safety.The Good Morning Britain presenter, who recently branded Vladimir Putin ‘pure evil’, explained his aim to rescue the professional dancer’s family from the war-torn country as the Russian invasion continues.Detailing his mission in a series of tweets, Rob said he would aim to get to Poland for Monday to reunite with Oksana’s grandparents.‘Oksana Platero my Ukrainian dance partner on @bbcstrictly gifted me so much,’ he said. ‘Right now her grandparents are a week into their struggle to find sanctuary in a safe country.‘I’ll be trying to meet them on the border next week.

Strictly partner Oksana Platero's family to safety, amid the ongoing Russian invasion.Taking to Twitter, Judge Rinder revealed to his followers that he is preparing to travel to Ukraine's border on Monday to hopefully meet Oksana's grandparents. He took to the social media platform and said: "Oksana Platero my Ukrainian dance partner on @bbcstrictly gifted me so much.

Judge Robert Rinder had made a big – and brave – decision. The 43-year-old has revealed he will be travelling to the Polish Ukraine border to see first-hand humanitarian efforts.Robert shared the news on his Twitter account, sharing a snapshot of the front page of Jewish News, which showed a photo of Jewish children arriving in the UK after escaping Nazi Germany, compared with a photo of a Ukrainian father having to say goodbye to his children leaving on a train.WATCH: Judge Rinder shares heartbreaking news Also on the cover is a quote made in 1938 by Home Secretary Sir Samiel Hoare as he told Parliament that there would be no limit on the amount of children from Nazi Europe let into Britain.It read: “This is our chance to take the young generation of a great people, to mitigate to some extent the terrible suffering of their parents and friends.”“The UK stands shoulder to shoulder with Ukrainians, providing humanitarian practical support.” Priti Patel I will be reporting from the Polish border from Monday! ‘Please don't lie to me, unless, you're sure I'll never find out the truth’⁩ pic.twitter.com/4Z7M59pjPZ To accompany his post, Robert wrote: “’The UK stands shoulder to shoulder with Ukrainians, providing humanitarian practical support.’ Priti Patel, I will be reporting from the Polish border from Monday.

ROBERT Rinder has revealed he will travel to Poland's border with Ukraine to help his Strictly Come Dancing partner's family flee the war-torn country. The judge and broadcaster, 43, formed a strong friendship with Ukrainian dancer Oksana Platero during his time on the show in 2016.

As soon as Russian forces, under the order of Russian President Vladimir Putin, began the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, stars and celebrities started their efforts to support the Ukrainian people under attack. A-listers like Ryan Reynolds, Mila Kunis, Dua Lipa, and more shared links to where fans could donate to the humanitarian efforts while pledging their own money to the cause.