R. Kelly Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison After Racketeering and Sex Trafficking Conviction

Happy Days star Anson Williams first made a name for himself as an actor, then went on to direct, and now is hoping to find success in politics. Williams announced Wednesday at a city council meeting that he plans to run for mayor of Ojai, California, according to the Ojai Valley News.

It feels like just yesterday when Sharon Osbourne was sat next to Simon Cowell and Cheryl on the X Factor UK judging panel, but the truth is we haven’t seen much of her over here since the show ended in 2018. Now, in new snaps showing the 69 year old out and about in West Hollywood, Shaz looks very different with a summer-ready hairstyle.Though she’s still staying loyal to her favourite shade of berry red, her hair has been given a very beachy texture – and it completely transforms her look from polished to laid back. We wonder if she’s used a bit of Lee Stafford root boost.The mum-of-three also looks very refreshed, opting for a makeup-free base, a slick of flattering pink lipstick and a seriously oversized pair of sunglasses.

Declan Doyle has sparked dating rumours after he was recently spotted locking lips with X-Factor icon Rylan Clark, who separated from his husband Dan Neal last year. The model and reality TV star, is pictured kissing the TV presenter on a night out in London.

If you’re an avid beauty fan on social media then we probably don’t need to tell you that very layered hairstyles are well and truly back on trend. First came the wolf cut, then came the octopus haircut, and now the latest buzz-worthy style of the moment has been nicknamed the "butterfly cut".

Following a series of ministerial resignations, Boris Johnson looks set to resign as leader of the Conservative Party, according to the BBC. Boris, who was recently booed while celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, is believed to continue to serve as Prime Minister until the autumn. At present, the 58 year old lives at Number 11 Downing Street with his wife Carrie and their young family, though this would be set to change should he resign.

As Britain battles the rising cost of living and soaring house prices, it is a rarity to find a bargain these days. But luckily for house hunters on a budget, a super cheap home has come onto the market in Greater Manchester - and it is has more room than you might expect.

READ MORE: Boris Johnson bids 'sad' farewell in resignation from 'best job in the world' One person Tweeted: "Boris thanking the staff ‘here at chequers’ when he’s outside no.10. #notonthesameplanetastherestofus" "He thought he was in Chequers...

Highland Park mass shooting suspect has admitted to feeling guilty to once having turned down the alleged killer for a date.The 21-year-old, known only as Amy, also revealed this week that she still has a crush on Robert “Bobby” Crimo III, despite him having been charged with seven counts of first-degree murder for the Fourth of July parade bloodbath in Illinois. Around 30 injured were also injured in the shooting which allegedly saw the 22-year-old open fire from the roof of a nearby former outdoor outfitters before being arrested.READ MORE: 4th of July 'gunman' threatened to 'kill family' with 'knives' years before shootingLiving near the home of Crimo’s father Bob, Amy said that the pair of them were fast-food colleagues at their local branch of Panera Bread bakery in March 2020.She and Crimo became friends when they worked together at the eatery for about a month, prior to it closing due to the Covid-19 pandemic."I’m just thinking about him," said Amy."I didn’t go to sleep last night and I haven’t eaten for two days." She added that the pair soon developed feelings for one another but never dated because of her 'strict' parents outlook on her having relationships.

Houses of Parliament today as a band were heard playing the Benny Hill theme during a Tory MP's live TV interview. Conservative MP Chris Philip, who resigned as the DCMS Minister for Tech and Digital this morning (July 7), was speaking to Sky News earlier - with Boris Johnson resigning as Prime Minister this afternoon. In a hilarious clip, Philip calmly continued discussing Tory resignations as the iconic Benny Hill theme blared out in central London.

Football fans were left fuming as Sky Sports News switched from their usual coverage to show Boris Johnson's resignation speech. Reports emerged on Thursday morning that Johnson would resign as Conservative party leader following a tumultuous few days in Downing Street.

READ MORE: What Boris Johnson will do to 'switch off' from work with 'weird' hobby when he resignsOriana had travelled to Antwerp with her boyfriend, James Hall who said they were "bitten multiple times without any reaction.""We were assured by locals it was normal for the area and time of year," he said.Sadly though when Oriana was bitten by a mosquito on her forehead close to her right eye, it soon appeared swollen and infected.Wednesday's hearing in Ipswich was told she attended a hospital accident and emergency department on July 7 last year and was prescribed antibiotics.Her boyfriend James drove Miss Pepper back to the hospital two days later after she collapsed.She died in hospital three days later, on July 12 2021.Suffolk's senior coroner Nigel Parsley, recording a narrative conclusion, said Miss Pepper died "as a result of a serious infection caused by an insect bite to the forehead".Her medical cause of death was recorded as septic emboli in the brain, which are obstructions of blood vessels, with an infection by bacteria called staphylococcus aureus and an insect bite to the forehead also contributing.Mr Parsley said: "An infection has entered Oriana's skin following a bite by an insect."It's then gone into the carotid artery of the neck and led to septic emboli in her brain."Addressing Miss Pepper's parents Tristan and Louisa Pepper, who attended the inquest, the coroner said: "I've never seen a case like this before."It's just one of those things that's just such an unfortunate tragedy for a young lady who clearly had a wonderful career and life ahead of her."Miss Pepper, who had a twin brother Oscar and an older brother Oliver, died with her parents by her bedside.Her mother said after the inquest that in

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorProduction companies ConradFilm and Bavaria Fiction are following their German ratings and international sales hit “Dark Woods” with new high-octane police drama franchise “Sonderlage,” which has been ordered by German broadcaster RTL.Crime drama “Dark Woods” was the most-watched program on German broadcaster ARD’s streaming service in 2020, and was sold last year to numerous territories, including North America, the U.K., France, Spain, the Nordic region, Japan and India.Filming of the first two 90-minute “Sonderlage” films has just begun in Hamburg and Berlin. Inspired by true events, “Sonderlage” (a working title whose literal translation is “special situation”) focuses on police work in exceptional situations such as terrorist attacks, hostage taking and high-scale extortion.

Manori Ravindran International EditorIf you thought Kenneth Branagh was heading back to make-up to shoot scenes as a belligerent Boris Johnson fighting for his premiership against a government uprising, think again.Sources tell Variety that the highly anticipated Sky drama series “This England” won’t be filming any more scenes despite the last chaotic 48 hours for U.K. government, which have culminated in Johnson’s resignation.

Naman Ramachandran Vertigo Releasing has acquired Canadian auteur David Cronenberg’s body-horror film “Crimes of the Future” for U.K. and Ireland distribution. The film stars Oscar nominees Viggo Mortensen (“Green Book”) and Kristen Stewart (“Spencer”) and Palme d’Or winner Léa Seydoux (“No Time To Die”).

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorFilm in Austria, an organization that serves as the film commission for the country, has welcomed the decision by its government this week to introduce a 35% incentive for film and TV production.The automatic, non-repayable subsidy, which will come into force on Jan. 1, 2023, will contribute a maximum of Euros 5 million ($5.1 million) per film and Euros 7.5 million ($7.64 million) per series.

The longest-serving member of the panel on “The View” isn’t going anywhere soon.

Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose has shared an update after the band were forced to cancel their recent show in Glasgow due to illness.The group pulled out of their scheduled performance at Glasgow Green on Tuesday (July 5) following headline dates in London and Dublin as part of their 2022 UK/Ireland and European tour.“We are working on rescheduling options for this show so please hold onto your tickets and wait for a further update,” they wrote in a statement. “We appreciate your understanding and patience.”Today (July 7), Rose shared a message on social media to thank fans for their messages of support.

Sum 41’s Deryck Whibley has spoken to NME about their new “accidental” double album and the upcoming anniversary tour for ‘Does This Look Infected?’.Confirmed earlier this year but still without a release date, Sum 41’s new double album ‘Heaven And Hell’ is almost finished, according to Whibley. Speaking to NME after headlining Slam Dunk festival last month (June 3-4), he revealed that there are about four weeks of work left to do on the record but “the only thing holding it up is the touring.”“Music will come out sooner rather than later,” said Whibley, who is pushing for a new single to be released this summer.Written during the pandemic, ‘Heaven And Hell’ will feature one disc of metal-inspired songs (“there are definitely songs on there that are heavier than anything we’ve ever done before”) and one of pop-punk-influenced tracks.

Stranger Things star Noah Schnapp has revealed that he was asked by Doja Cat to send her details of his co-star Joseph Quinn.In a video posted on TikTok, Schnapp, who plays Will Byers in the Netflix series, shared an exchange between him and the singer where she asked him to tell Quinn to “hmu [hit me up]”.The video opens with a screenshot of a fan who tweeted a photograph of Quinn, who plays Eddie Munson in Stranger Things, writing: “Doja look how fine Joseph Quinn is.”In response, Doja wrote: “It’s fucking criminal.”joseph quinn fine as shit— cum (@DojaCat) May 30, 2022Schnapp’s video then shows a screenshot of his messages with Doja, where the singer wrote: “Noah can you tell Joseph to hmu? Wait no. Does he have a girlfriend?”After Schnapp encouraged her to “slide into his DMs”, Doja replied: “I don’t know his Instagram or his Twitter.

R Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison by a Brooklyn judge, The New York Times reports. The R&B singer was found guilty of nine counts of sex trafficking and racketeering in September. Prior to sentencing, the court heard impact statements from Kelly's victims.

Former R&B singer R. Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison at a Brooklyn federal court on nine counts of sex trafficking and racketeering.