Porn actor Ron Jeremy, 67, is charged with 20 new counts of sexual abuse dating back to 2004 – including the assault of a 15-year-old girl and 12 more women

Porn actor Ron Jeremy has been charged with sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl and a dozen more women aged up to 54 in incidents dating back 16 years, Los Angeles prosecutors said Monday.

The controversial star, who appeared in over 1,700 hardcore movies, had already been charged in June with raping three women and sexually assaulting a fourth.

His arrest and court appearance at the time prompted 25 new claims against the 67-year-old in just three days. Only 13 of them were in LA County, including a claim from a 21-year-old woman saying she was assaulted outside a Hollywood business in January this year.

Jeremy pleaded not guilty to the earlier charges and was expected to do the same for 20 new counts in California on Monday.

Ron Jeremy and Traci Bingham

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John A. Macdonald statue: Put it back, move it or drop it in the river?

 Marian Scott, Montreal Gazette 1 hour ago a bird swimming in water: The statue of Sir John A. Macdonald lies in two pieces at the base of the monument from which it was pulled during demonstration by the Coalition for BIPOC Liberation in Montreal on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020. © John Mahoney The statue of Sir John A. Macdonald lies in two pieces at the base of the monument from which it was pulled during demonstration by the Coalition for BIPOC Liberation in Montreal on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020.

Should Sir John A. be put back on his pedestal?

The long-simmering controversy over the legacy of Canada’s first prime minister boiled over Saturday, when protesters toppled the 125-year-old statue of Macdonald in downtown Montreal .

Mayor Valérie Plante strongly condemned the act of vandalism.

“Such gestures cannot be accepted nor tolerated,” she tweeted.

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THE SUN may not have shone – but it didn’t stop Brits from making the most of the August bank holiday weekend.

Although temperatures in West Yorkshire plunged to single figures overnight, revellers in Leeds took the opportunity to enjoy a late-summer night out.

Party-goers making the most of the bank holiday weekend headed out in Leeds last night
Party-goers making the most of the bank holiday weekend headed out in Leeds last nightCredit: NB PREES LTD
Despite plunging temperatures overnight, many revellers donned party dresses for the night
Despite plunging temperatures overnight, many revellers donned party dresses for the nightCredit: NB PREES LTD
It's one of the coldest late August bank holidays on record - but that didn't stop revellers from heading out on the town
It’s one of the coldest late August bank holidays on record – but that didn’t stop revellers from heading out on the townCredit: NB PREES LTD
But the night proved a bit too much for some
But the night proved a bit too much for someCredit: NB PREES LTD

But for some, the night proved a bit too much.

One man was pictured with blood streaming from his nose while friends held him up.

And a girl dressed in pink was seen doubled over on a bench in broad daylight as families walked past her.

One girl was pictured doubled over on a bench in daylight as her friend rubbed her back and families walked past
One girl was pictured doubled over on a bench in daylight as her friend rubbed her back and families walked pastCredit: NB PREES LTD
This girl drank from a bottle of Echo Falls rosé as she walked through the city centre
This girl drank from a bottle of Echo Falls rosé as she walked through the city centreCredit: NB PREES LTD
The friends of a man seen covered in blood help him walk through the street
The friends of a man seen covered in blood help him walk through the streetCredit: NB PREES LTD
One man was spotted leaning against a wall after the night got a bit too much
One man was spotted leaning against a wall after the night got a bit too muchCredit: NB PREES LTD

Many of those who enjoyed the evening in pubs and bars spilled onto the streets and into takeaways after closing time.

This weekend would have been Leeds Festival – and despite the chilly weather and nightclubs being closed, party-goers were clearly determined not to miss the fun altogether.

Dance floors and nightclubs are not allowed under Covid-19 rules with revellers encourage to dance beside their tables.

These girls in white dresses made the most of their evening out
These girls in white dresses made the most of their evening outCredit: NB PREES LTD
Temperatures didn't rise far above the mid-teens in Leeds yesterday - but hardy party-goers shunned their coats
Temperatures didn’t rise far above the mid-teens in Leeds yesterday – but hardy party-goers shunned their coats Credit: NB PREES LTD
One girl lost a shoe during the the night
One girl lost a shoe during the the nightCredit: NB PREES LTD
Girls braved the chilly weather in shorts and heels
Girls braved the chilly weather in shorts and heelsCredit: NB PREES LTD

Brits are set to experience the coldest August Bank Holiday Monday on record with frost following a weekend washout.

This year’s cold snap makes for a contrast with the same time last year, when the UK was basking in a 33C heatwave.

Last year’s August Bank Holiday Monday was the hottest on record, with 33.2C recorded at Heathrow.

One girl was seen holding a can of fruity Strongbow as she walked through the city with her friends
One girl was seen holding a can of fruity Strongbow as she walked through the city with her friendsCredit: NB PREES LTD
Leeds Festival was due to take place this weekend - and it looks like would-be festival-goers were determined not to miss the fun altogether
Leeds Festival was due to take place this weekend – and it looks like would-be festival-goers were determined not to miss the fun altogetherCredit: NB PREES LTD
Two blonde friends were seen with their arms around each other as the night went on
Two blonde friends were seen with their arms around each other as the night went onCredit: NB PREES LTD
Although clubs are still shut as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, it didn't stop Leeds locals from having a good night
Although clubs are still shut as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, it didn’t stop Leeds locals from having a good nightCredit: NB PREES LTD

Despite the chilly weather, Brits boozed the night away, without feeling the normal Monday morning guilt.

August Bank Holiday is the last English bank holiday of the year, apart from Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

It’s also the weekend of London’s Notting Hill Carnival – which usually attracts over one million people to the city.

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However, it has been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Cops fear that there will be many illegal raves across the UK to replace the August Bank Holiday party tradition.

And yesterday police broke up two illegal parties in Kent and Wales.

One girl laughed as she was lifted by a friend at the end of the night
One girl laughed as she was lifted by a friend at the end of the nightCredit: NB PREES LTD
The evening didn't end well for everyone, with a man spotted wearing a torn t-shirt and sporting what appears to be a black eye
The evening didn’t end well for everyone, with a man spotted wearing a torn t-shirt and sporting what appears to be a black eyeCredit: NB PREES LTD
Two girls enjoyed their takeaway at the end of their night out
Two girls enjoyed their takeaway at the end of their night outCredit: NB PREES LTD

Подборка редких и ранее невиданных снимков легендарного фотографа Терри О’Нила была выставлена в Лондоне.

Г-н О’Нил, который прославился, запечатлев взрыв молодежной культуры Лондона в 1960-х годах, умер в ноябре дома в возрасте 81 года после продолжительной борьбы с раком простаты.  В течение своей 60-летней карьеры он вел хронику культурного ландшафта музыки и искусства, фотографируя знаменитостей, включая Джуди Гарланд, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Фрэнка Синатру и Кейт Мосс. Коллекция из тринадцати редких и ранее невиданных снимков звезд, включая снимок немецкой актрисы Марлен Дитрих, выходящей на сцену в Лондоне в 1975 году, была выставлена в лондонской галерее Zebra One с 15 по 29 сентября.

A selection of rare and previously unseen images taken by British photographer Terry O'Neill are set to go on display in London in September, including one of the German actress Marlene Dietrich walking on stage in London in 1975

Среди снимков есть ранее невиданные кадры Дэвида Боуи, Элизабет Тейлор, Фрэнка Синатры, Лайзы Минелли, Джуди Гарланд и Ракель Уэлч. Терри был наиболее известен фотографиями Элтона Джона, ряд из которых появился в его книге “Элтонография” в 2008 году. Он также фотографировал членов британской королевской семьи и видных политиков, включая сэра Уинстона Черчилля. Фотографии Элтона Джона – одни из самых известных, а среди его знаменитых снимков – Фэй Данауэй, лежащая у бассейна с Оскаром.

Thirteen rare vintage photographs from Terry's collection will go on display at London's Zebra One Gallery, including one of Elton John kissing  Davey Johnstone's guitar during his show at the Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, October 1975

Элтон Джон целует гитару Дэйви Джонстона во время выступления на стадионе “Доджер” в Лос-Анджелесе, октябрь 1975 г.

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Групповой станок для бритья 19 века

Изобретенный в XIX веке “массовый станок для бритья” может брить дюжину мужчин одновременно. В 1960 году Эрик Сайкс, английский комик, продемонстрировал это устройство в пилотной серии телесериала о новшествах 1800-х годов. Одной из причин коммерческого провала прибора было то, что он не мог изменять свои движения в зависимости от формы лица.

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Корабль фетишистских утех

Поклонники секс-фетиша развлекаются на судне “Корабль пыток” в Германии в честь ежегодного садомазохистского речного круиза

Группа поклонников секс-фетиша поднялась на борт “корабля пыток” в Германии, чтобы устроить буйную вечеринку, несмотря на продолжающуюся пандемию Ковид-19. Пассажирам, одетым в кожу, во время ежегодной морской прогулки между Констанцем и Фридрихсхафеном на юге страны было сказано сохранять социальную дистанцию и носить маски на лице.

Fetish fans gather near the 'Torture Ship' for the annual boat trip celebrating bondage and sadomasochism
Passengers had to wear face masks while onboard amid the ongoing pandemic
Only around 200 people made the trip this year
The wearing of masks did not appear to be a major issue for many of the party goers

В этом году на праздник, который обычно собирает около 600 участников, пришло всего 200 человек. Поклонники бондажа заплатили 67 евро за привилегию принять участие в 23-м мероприятии, сообщает Bild

Typically, the cruise will bring thousands of onlookers to ports in Friedrichshafen and Constance, but this year the piers were closed in advance to discourage crowds from gathering, due to the virus

Томас Зигмунд, который организует ежегодную поездку, сказал: “Настроение было хорошее, дикая вечеринка все равно не планировалась”.

A spokesman for Bodensee-Schiffsbetriebe (BSB), whose ship the party took place on, said the organiser had made every effort to comply with Germany's coronavirus restrictions

Отвечая на вопрос о проведении такого мероприятия во время глобальной вспышки, он добавил: “Это невыгодно. Но речь идет о том, чтобы дать людям возможность выйти из дилеммы”.

A participant of the "Torture Ship" gives a female spectator a pat on the behind with a rod before he goes on the ship

В этом году из-за пандемии немецкие порты, куда заходит судно, были закрыты для зрителей, которые часто собираются, чтобы посмотреть на эксцентричных любителей секса в латексе.

'Wolf', participant of the "Torture Ship" stands in front of the Zeppelin Museum before he goes on the ship with others

Организаторы поездки приняли все необходимые меры для соблюдения правительственных рекомендаций по борьбе с коронавирусом, сообщила судоходная компания Bodensee-Schiffsbetriebe (BSB). В Германии зарегистрировано 243 016 случаев заражения коронавирусом и 9 363 случая смерти от этого респираторного заболевания.

Last year hundreds of people gathered to watch the leather-clad passengers board the ship
Last year hundreds of people gathered to watch the leather-clad passengers board the shipCredit: EPA
Previous years, have attracted more than 600 boat passengers
Предыдущие годы привлекали более 600 пассажиров лодок Кредит: Новости Центральной Европы
The S&M fans created a carnival atmosphere last year
В прошлом году поклонники садо-мазо создали атмосферу карнавала Кредит: EPA
The trip attracts many couples who share a passion for leather and bondage
Поездка привлекает множество пар, которые разделяют страсть к коже и бондажу Кредит: EPA
A scantily-clad woman walks by onlookers at the event last year
Last year: The so-called 'Torture Ship' puts out to Lake Constance for a pleasure cruise at the harbor of Friedrichshafen, Germany, 29 June 2019