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Jerry Harris, star of Netflix TV series Cheer, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison in the US for crimes relating to indecent images of children and soliciting sex from minors. The 22-year-old previously pleaded guilty to one count of travelling with the intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct and one count of receiving indecent images.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will start making the first payments of the £650 cost of living support from next week with a lump sum of £326 due to land in 8 million bank accounts from July 14. However, if you are not eligible for the means-tested payment, or any of the others due to be paid later this year, you may still be able to access financial support from your local council.

Lily Allen has debuted her brand new look, after chopping off her long hair in favour of a chic bob.The singer revealed her new hairstyle on Instagram on Wednesday, as she shared a stunning selfie on her stories.The 37 year old showcased her stylish chin-length bob, while she still rocked her signature fringe. Lily posed for the snap against a bright blue wall, as she wore a grey jumper with some stacked gold necklaces.

A verdict has been reached regarding Jerry Harris’ child pornography charges.

Jerry Harris has just been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison in his child pornography case.

Chase Stokes is grieving the loss of his  stand-in after he was killed in a double hit-and-run car crash early Tuesday morning in Charleston, South Carolina, where season 3 of the hit Netflix series is currently filming.According to the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office, a pedestrian was walking along a local road around 2:30 a.m. on July 5 when he was hit by a vehicle that fled the area.

A federal judge Wednesday sentenced Jerry Harris, a former star of the Netflix documentary series "Cheer," to 12 years in prison for coercing teenage boys to send him obscene photos and videos of themselves and soliciting sex from minors at cheerleading competitions. U.S.

Netflix star Jerry Harris, 22, was sentenced to 12 years in prison after he pleaded guilty in a federal sex abuse case.Jerry rose to fame in the original Netflix series Cheer and pleaded guilty to coercing adolescent boys to send him sexually explicit photos and soliciting sex from minors. The judge handed down the sentence in a Chicago federal court on Wednesday (July 6) after a lengthy hearing.READ MORE: Viggo Mortensen's brush with death as oxygen tank cut out during deep diving sceneAlthough he was charged with seven federal crimes, he ultimately pleaded guilty to two: receipt of child sexual abuse material and one count of travelling with the intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct.The actor paid a 17-year-old to send him sexually explicit photos and also travelled to Florida "for the purpose of engaging in illicit sexual conduct" with a 15-year-old boy.In their sentencing, prosecutors said Harris used "his status as a competitive cheerleader, his social media persona, and eventually his celebrity and money, to persuade and entice his young victims to engage in sexually explicit conduct for him or with him."Harris’ lawyers are seeking a shorter sentence of six years, followed by eight years of supervised release as they said he had a traumatic childhood.They described him as “both victimiser and victim” and said that he was sexually assaulted himself as a child.For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here. His lawyers wrote: “The trauma he experienced as a child normalised his skewed version of what he understood to be appropriate relationships.“No one was there to stand up for him when he was sexually assaulted as a minor.“He is grateful that is not

Elizabeth Banks recalls being moved to tears after hosting her first gameshow of ABC's. Yes, the actress grew up watching the game show as a child, but that's not why she grew emotional. It was watching contestants realize  wildest dreams.The 48-year-old actress, director and producer gave ET's Matt Cohen a behind-the-scenes look at the set of the revival of the 1980s game show, which ran for three seasons on CBS before its cancellation in 1986.

was in court for his sentencing as friends and supporters read statements before the judge decided his fate. In February, Harris issued a guilty plea in his sex crime case that alleged he solicited sex from teen twin boys at cheerleading competitions.

Love Island viewers were left gutted to see no postcard was sent on Wednesday's episode ahead of the recouplings. Fans will recall that in previous series, when Casa Amor takes place, a postcard is delivered to the Islanders, showing highlights of what is happening in the other villa.

UPDATED, 4:05 PM: Jerry Harris, who starred in Netflix’s Emmy-winning docuseries Cheer, was sentenced today to 12 years in federal prison for soliciting sex with minors and other sex-related crimes. He had pleaded guilty in February after taking a plea deal with prosecutors. Read details of the case below.

Jerry Harris officially been sentenced.

Alexander "AJ" Jennings, a stand-in for Chase Stokes on the popular Netflix series "Outer Banks," was killed following a hit-and-run collision in Charleston, South Carolina, on Tuesday, July 5. He was 22. Stokes, who portrays the main character John B, said his "heart is shattered" as he mourned the loss of Jennings on Instagram Wednesday morning.The show focuses on a group of friends seeking a treasure with personal significance to his character.

Jerry Harris has just been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison in his child pornography case.According to multiple reports, the  star was sentenced Wednesday at a hearing that included Harris' supporters who spoke on his behalf before the judge announced the sentencing. Prosecutors initially wanted Harris to get 15 years.The sentencing comes nearly five months after Harris pled guilty in a Chicago courtroom to receiving child pornography as well as traveling with the intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct. At the time, a statement from Harris' lawyers noted that he wanted to take responsibility for his actions and «publicly convey his remorse for the harm he has caused the victims in this case.»«Jerry is a 22-year-old young man whose story can only be understood through the lens of the extreme poverty, sexual abuse, and neglect of his childhood,» the statement reads.

Christian Nodal and Argentine singer, Cazzu are going strong! A month ago, the stars were captured holding hands while walking in the streets of Antigua, Guatemala. Immediately after rumors of a potential romance and then to kill any doubt, they were caught kissing.

Chase Stokes is speaking out after it was revealed that his stand in on Outer Banks, Alexander “AJ” Jennings, was killed during a hit and run accident on Tuesday morning (June 5).

It’s every Law & Order fan’s dream – the three series that are currently on television are going to be crossing over!

Love Island fans were left fuming as the ITV2 dating show left viewers on a major cliff hanger despite teasing the results of a game-changing recoupling.Viewers have been on the edge of their seat as they waited for the girls to return from Casa Amore and finally discover which partners the islanders had chosen to recouple with.Viewers saw Laura Whitmore enter the villa in a teaser at the beginning of the episode and lead viewers to believe the results would be announced on tonight’s episode.READ NEXT: Love Island viewers beg Luca to tell girls about Casa Amor antics as boys make moves But as the episode came to an end, fans went into meltdown mode after discovering they’d have to wait another day to find out the results.Do you have a story about one of this year's Love Island stars? Contact us at staronlineshowbiz@reachplc.comOne fan fumed: “That wasn’t even a cliffhanger it was a straight up cliff.”A second raged: “they’re leaving us on a cliffhanger. I’m done with the producers,” accompanied by a gif of someone pulling the middle finger.

Love Island bosses caused a stir last night by axing their famous “Casa Amor” postcard stunt.Fans expected TV chiefs to send a picture card to the boys in the main villa showing them what their TV partners had been up to in the neighbouring pad.In the past, the snaps - giving glimpses of their other halves cheating on them - sent everyone into meltdown. READ MORE: Love Island champ Amber Gill shares Casa Amor predictions Viewers had plastered excited social media comments about the carnage it would cause this year such as "Just send in the postcard!", "Wait til Indiyah sees the card with Dami kissing Summer” and “They’ll need a brochure not a postcard to show all the action". Want all the last villa gossip straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily Love Island newsletter HERE However last night, no postcard arrived and the stunt was ditched.Both sets of contestants in the main villa and also “temptation villa” Casa Amor were left in the dark about what each other had been up to.Instead Love Island host Laura Whitmore - who has not set foot in the villa since day one some 31 days ago - turned up to surprise the gang. Do you have a story about one of this year's Love Island stars? Contact us at staronlineshowbiz@reachplc.com Sporting pink hair, she told them it was time to decide whether to “stick or twist” - keep their original partner or dump them for someone new.Viewers won’t find out until Thursday night leaving fans of the ITV2 dating show fuming.One fan penned: "Recoupling already, where’s the iconic postcards?"Another added: "Listen I know it’s this is a toxic trait but I need love island to come back with the postcard thing rapid."A third person posted: "So they decided to add all the extra villa

Luca Bish to tell all to the girls when they return from Casa Amor after a raunchy night saw a number of boys who were coupled-up make moves on the new Islanders.Dami Hope, Jacques O'Neill and Andrew Le Page left fans fuming when they kissed Summer Botwe, Cheyanne Kerr and Coco Lodge over the last two days.All three had been coupled up before the girls departed for Casa Amor - but one man who's stayed loyal is Luca.READ MORE: Love Island's Luca branded 'a game playing fake' by Dami in explosive villa bust-upHe's happy with Gemma Owen in the villa, and hasn't been tempted by any of the new girls and now fans are hoping he tells Gemma all about what's gone on.I hope Luca snitches on all the boys asses like crazy. He needs to snitch like he’s getting free burger king in the cellLuca did encourage the men to continue though, saying that "when you're in a hole, you might as well keep digging."One person tweeted: "Bro, how can Luca of all people be the only “knight in shining armor” among all the boys… I miss guys like Finn & Tommy man"A second wrote: "Since the postcard is not an option anymore, If Dami stays loyal, it’s either Summer or Luca who’s going to snake" while another agreed: "Luca is dying to get back to that villa and grass on everyone" "Need luca to snitch on all these nasty men so bad" urged another.Earlier in the week, a furious row erupted after Dami branded Luca “a game playing fake”.The fish seller has come under attack for egging the other lads on to be cheats while their TV partners are away and residing in the neighbouring Casa Amor.His comments grated on Dami who blasted: “You stop egging other people on man.