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murder and mutilation of a dead body having eaten his Grindr date's testicles after hanging his victim up by the ankles.Mark Latunski, from the US county of Shiawassee in Michigan, has confessed to killing 25-year-old hairstylist Kevin Bacon after hooking up with him through the dating app that is primarily used by gay, bisexual and trans men.The accused had previously pleaded not guilty, claiming a defence of insanity due to his long history of mental illness. READ MORE: Woman sparks rabies fears after bringing pet racoon named Rocky into barPolice found Bacon hanging upside down from the ceiling of Latunski's home after he had been reported missing by his family when he failed to turn up for breakfast on Christmas Day in 2019 as planned.Bacon's roommate told officers that he had been on a date the night before - Christmas Eve - which led them to their grisly finding, with the victim's throat slit and testicles removed.The accused subsequently confirmed that he had killed Bacon with a knife, before cooking and eating his testicles.

Aston Merrygold has married Sarah Louise Richards. The 34-year-old pop star has revealed via Instagram that he's finally tied the knot after a five-year engagement. Alongside an image of her hand on top of his, Aston - who has Grayson, four, and Macaulay, two, with Sarah - wrote on the photo-sharing platform: "Husband and Wife [heart and cloud-nine emojis] (sic)" The loved-up couple got engaged on Christmas Day in 2017, after Sarah met Aston while she was working as a back-up dancer for JLS.

ASTON Merrygold has married his fiance Sarah Lou Richards after a five-year engagement. The JLS singer, 34, and Sarah, 36, have been together for ten years and share two children.

Pixie Lott says George Michael’s music “feels like home”. The 31-year-old pop star grew up listening to the ‘Faith’ superstar - who died from heart disease on Christmas Day in 2016 aged 53 - and says his body of work is “steeped in nostalgia” for her. She said: “For me, George Michael is steeped in nostalgia and anything steeped in nostalgia just feels like home, or the warmest hug.

Porter, The Dropout star reflected on some of the uncomfortable situations she experienced early on in her career.“Being 19, walking around without my underwear on — like, are you kidding me?” she said. “How did I let that happen? Oh, I know why: I was 19, and I didn’t want to upset anybody, and I wanted to keep my job. That’s why.”Earlier this year, Seyfried admitted to being “grossed out” by male fans who would frequently approach her and mention a scene from Mean Girls, in which her character Karen Smith said she could predict the weather by holding her breasts.“I always felt really grossed out by that,” she told Marie Claire.

Raymond's work is always remembered on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in the UK, as The Snowman has become a TV accompaniment to the special day in many households.His creation was considered to have fitted perfectly with the Howard Blake soundtrack, featuring the iconic track 'Walking In The Air'.Meanwhile, the statement from his family gave an insight into the heartwarming family atmosphere the author had experienced throughout his life.It revealed: "He lived a rich and full life and said he felt lucky to have had both his wife Jean, and his partner of over 40 years Liz in his life."The statement continued: "He shared his love of nature with Liz on South Downs Walks and on family holidays to Scotland and Wales."He also shared his sense of fun and craziness with his family, and with his family of artist friends - at get-togethers, fancy dress parties, and summer picnics in the garden."He was also a fan of playing practical jokes - and was a good sport when it came to being the pranked one."All of us close to him knew his irreverent humour," the statement explained.It added: "This could be biting in his work when it came to those in power."Raymond's family also confirmed that he would be "deeply missed" by his step-children and step-grandchildren, who loved him dearly.He spent the final weeks of his life in hospital, but is said to have received excellent care."His family would like to thank all of the team on Overton Ward at Royal Sussex County Hospital for their kind and thoughtful care of Raymond in his final weeks," the statement clarified.Meanwhile, Francesca Dow, the Managing Director of the children's category at Penguin Random House, also gave a fond statement.She described Raymond's books as "picture

READ MORE: Where BBC Watchdog hosts are now - feud rumours, co-star romance and tragic deathOf course, there have also been some presenters the BBC would rather forget, including Jimmy Savile, Gary Glitter and Rolf Harris.Daily Star takes a look back at what the presenters have been up to after the show ended.TOTP and BBC radio presenter Janice Long was the first woman to regularly host the programme, as well as the first woman to have her own daily show on BBC Radio 1.She sadly died on Christmas Day in 2021 at the age of 66, following a short illness.A statement released upon her death confirmed: “Janice was a wonderful, warm human being and exceptional broadcaster."She told a brilliant story and always made you roar with laughter with her sharp wit.

He went on to regularly appear in the Doctor Who TV series as Wilfred Mott, the grandfather of the Doctor’s companion Donna Noble, played by Catherine Tate.Voyage Of The Damned, which was broadcast on Christmas Day in 2007, saw 13.31 million people tune in to watch the then-Doctor, David Tennant, battle to save the crew of a luxury space liner called the Titanic.Cribbins featured in the episode alongside special guests including Kylie Minogue, Geoffrey Palmer, Clive Swift and Russell Tovey.

An Only Fools and Horses episode is believed to have been banned by the show's creator as he had felt it portrayed Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter badly.

Simon Cowell’s marriage. The singer, who previously dated Simon on and off for 20 years after they first met in 1980, is a trained minister and is willing to put her skills to the test as the Syco boss prepares to wed Lauren Silverman. ‘I am ordained so I could actually officiate if Simona and Lauren would like me to,’ Sinitta told Good Morning Britain presenters Charlotte Hawkins and Ben Shephard on Thursday’s programme.

David Henrie took to Instagram on Sunday to introduce his third child with wife Maria Cahill after multiple miscarriages.The 33-year-old actor posted a family photo taken on a hospital bed that included himself, Maria, 31, their daughter Pia, three, 19-month-old son James and newborn daughter.'IT'S A GIRL!!!! Gemma Clare Henrie was born 7lbs 15oz at 3:21am. Maria is currently enjoying the most deserved nap ever haha.

George Michael's ex Kenny Goss took to Instagram on Monday to praise Elton John for trying to help the singer when he most needed it.MORE: George Michael's ex to inherit part of his £97m fortune after court battle is settledTaking to his stories, Kenny, who last week gave his first interview in five years, told his fans: "George loved @eltonjohn. He tried to help.

Only Fools and Horses is regarded as a cult Brit comedy and it still has a legion of fans despite being more than 40 years old.David Jason's Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter character is known for some of the show's best one liners including "this time next year, we'll be millionaires" and "lovely jubbly".Jason famously played the role from when the BBC show launched in 1981 until the final episode in 2003. READ MORE: X Factor's Matt Cardle has third hair transplant and looks unrecognisableAmong the most popular episodes was one of the last called Time On Our Hands, which aired in 1996 and saw Del Boy and his sidekick brother Rodney Trotter (Nicholas Lyndhurst) become millionaires after finding an antique watch in their garage.In 2001 the series was revived after a 5-year-break in the shape of three Christmas specials: If They Could See Us Now, Strangers on the Shore, and Sleepless in Peckham.The festive episodes, the last of which aired in 2003, centred on what happened to the Trotter brothers after they received their cash windfall - and are the last ones to have aired to date.The specials, which each debuted on Christmas Day in 2001, 2002, and 2003, would prove to be the last time the characters would grace screens.

Ray Liotta's only child Karsen opens up about her father's passing on Instagram with a number of throwback snaps of her and her dad.The 24-year-old Karsen, the only child of Liotta and Michelle Grace, who he was married to from 1997 to 2004, took to Instagram on Thursday to speak about her father.Liotta was found dead in the Dominican Republic, where he was filming the new movie Dangerous Waters, with the actor passing in his sleep. Opening up:Ray Liotta's only child Karsen opens up about her father's passing on Instagram with a number of throwback snaps of her and her dadShe shared a photo of the actor holding Karsen as a young girl, along with a heartfelt caption.'Those who knew him, loved him.

George Michael Freedom Uncut – you can watch it below.In the footage Elton John, Mark Ronson, John Paul Gaultier, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell and others discuss the impact of the ‘Freedom! ‘90’ music video, which was directed by David Fincher.“It changed the whole face of how videos were done,” John says in the clip. “The video said everything.

Shakira and her longtime boyfriend Gerard Pique have announced their separation. "We regret to confirm that we are separating," the couple shared in a joint statement Saturday.

James Argent has shared stunning comparison photos as he celebrates a year since he underwent gastric sleeve surgery. The former The Only Way Is Essex star, 34, has been in the spotlight in recent months as he unveiled his dramatic transformation after losing 13 stone in weight. But while the reality TV icon was praised for having an open conversation on his weight loss, doctors later advised him he may have lost too much.

Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden is best known for playing David Metcalfe in the ITV soap for 16 years.However, the actor, who turns 42 on May 5, originally auditioned for a very different role.

George Michael talks about fame and his legacy in the new trailer for “George Michael Freedom Uncut”.

George Michael Freedom Uncut has just been released – check it out below.The forthcoming film will feature exclusive archival footage and interviews with many of Michael’s favourite musicians and loved ones. The musical legend passed away at the age of 53 on Christmas Day in 2016.“George Michael was an inspiring artist whose story deserves to be shared on the big screen globally,” Tom Mackay, President of Premium Content at Sony Music Entertainment, said in a statement of the new film.“In honour of George’s birthday this June, we are thrilled to be working with David Austin and our partners at Trafalgar Releasing to bring fans unprecedented access to his extraordinary life both on and off stage.”Take a look at the new trailer here:Marc Allenby, CEO of Trafalgar Releasing, added of the film: “We are proud to be bringing George Michael’s final work to the big screen in this global cinema event.“As an artist whose music continues to resonate across generations, this event will be a fitting tribute to George’s life and career, giving fans the opportunity to celebrate communally in cinemas worldwide.” George Michael Freedom Uncut will be released as a global cinema event on June 22.

Sienna Miller has opened up about life in the spotlight, and the “horrible” trauma she experienced when her pregnancy was leaked to the press at just 23 years old. In the series Anatomy of a Scandal, Miller plays Sophie — the wife of Tory MP James Whitehouse (Rupert Friend), who is accused of sexual assault by his parliamentary aide Olivia (Naomi Scott). In an interview with The Guardian, Miller explains that the role was unattractive to her at first.