Steve Hopkins

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Steve is the deputy director of editorial at Joe. He manages Joe.co.uk and oversees the trending news team, where he helps cover the most talked about news, politics, sports and entertainment stories. Steve joined Joe in May 2021 from HuffPost UK.

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  • The man who killed Jeffrey Dahmer on why he had to end the serial killer’s life

    The man who killed Jeffrey Dahmer on why he had to end the serial killer’s life

    Christopher Scarver carried a newspaper article around about Dahmer and confronted him about it The man who beat Jeffrey Dahmer to death in jail did so because the serial killer “crossed the line” by taunting fellow inmates with his lust for human flesh. Christopher Scarver — who killed Dahmer, then 34, along with another inmate […]

    3 years ago

  • MAFS UK’s George Roberts shares cryptic post as three exes make ‘abuse’ claims

    MAFS UK’s George Roberts shares cryptic post as three exes make ‘abuse’ claims

    Roberts’ wife April Banbury has said her head is ‘spinning’ over the allegations Married at First Sight UK star George Roberts has reshared a fans post claiming he should have been matched with Gemma Rose as he’s become engulfed in an abuse scandal. The divorced dad-of-four married former Ms Great Britain, April Banbury, after they […]

    3 years ago

  • Jeremy Kyle confirms he’s returning to TV to give Brits ‘practical help’

    Jeremy Kyle confirms he’s returning to TV to give Brits ‘practical help’

    Kyle said his new show will make ‘sense of the stories that matter’ Jeremy Kyle is returning to our screens soon, having landed his own show with TalkTV where he says he will give Brits “practical help as we all try and navigate our way through current times”. The disgraced presenter whose own reality series, […]

    3 years ago

  • Pallbearer’s mum had no idea her son would be carrying Queen’s coffin

    Pallbearer’s mum had no idea her son would be carrying Queen’s coffin

    Sanderson’s mother said she thinks she ‘discovered a new emotion’ watching her son at the Queen’s funeral The mother of one of the Queen’s pallbearers has told how she had “no idea” her son would be carrying the coffin of the late monarch until she saw pictures of the rehearsal online. David Sanderson, from Morpeth, […]

    3 years ago

  • Boy, 16, and two others charged with rape and murder of dad-of-one

    Boy, 16, and two others charged with rape and murder of dad-of-one

    The boy and three others were due to appear in a Sheffield court Friday A 16-year-old boy is among three charged with raping and murdering a father-of-one who was found dead on the day of the Queen’s funeral. Adam Clapham was found unresponsive at an address in Spring Street, Rotherham, on 19 September. Emergency services […]

    3 years ago

  • OnlyFans star saves customer’s life after noticing detail in x-rated chat

    OnlyFans star saves customer’s life after noticing detail in x-rated chat

    It took Belle Grace several weeks to convince the man to see a doctor An X-rated chat with an OnlyFans model may just have saved one man’s life. Belle Grace, who is in the 0.1 percent of top creators on the adult entertainment platform, quit her career in healthcare after earning more on the subscription […]

    3 years ago

  • Netflix slammed for LGBTQ tag on Jeffrey Dahmer series

    Netflix slammed for LGBTQ tag on Jeffrey Dahmer series

    Netflix’s Jeffrey Dahmer series hasn’t stopped making headlines since its release on Wednesday, but while some viewers found the drama too difficult to watch, others have taken issue with the way the streaming service has categorised it. Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story details the the murderers killing spree between 1978 and 1991 when he killed […]

    3 years ago

  • One in a million ‘spirit bear’ photographed moments before being killed

    One in a million ‘spirit bear’ photographed moments before being killed

    The sighting of the bear is a ‘sign of great change’ Photographers were able to capture a one in a million ‘spirit bear’ in the Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, but a short time later the bear with white fur was killed. Outdoor community group, Yooper Outdoors #906, posted three images of the bear on its Facebook […]

    3 years ago

  • Mum drains pond to uncover final remains of son who was murdered seven years ago

    Mum drains pond to uncover final remains of son who was murdered seven years ago

    Connie Goodwin refused to give up and took matters into her own hands A woman in the US has gone to great lengths to uncover her son’s remains, draining an entire pond, seven years after he first went missing. Connie Goodwin rented a sump pump last weekend to drain a Missouri pond with her husband, […]

    3 years ago

  • Killer on death row with fear of needles has execution abandoned

    Killer on death row with fear of needles has execution abandoned

    Alan Eugene Miller had requested to be executed by nitrogen hypoxia due to a fear of needles A death row killer who claimed a fear of needles has not been executed after officials ran out of time to complete it. The go-ahead was given by the Supreme Court on Thursday evening to execute Alan Eugene […]

    3 years ago

  • RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Cherry Valentine has died aged 28

    RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Cherry Valentine has died aged 28

    Cherry’s family released a statement detailing their ‘deepest sadness’ Cherry Valentine, one of the stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, has died at the age of 28. The performer, real name George Ward, died on Sunday. They appeared on the second series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, before launching a TV career and fronting the […]

    3 years ago

  • Riverdale actor Ryan Grantham jailed after admitting he killed his mum

    Riverdale actor Ryan Grantham jailed after admitting he killed his mum

    Grantham also pondered killing Justin Trudeau and committing a mass shooting at his university Riverdale actor Ryan Grantham has been jailed for life after admitting he shot his mum dead while she played the piano. The 24-year-old Canadian actor, known for his role in the popular teen series as well as parts in shows such […]

    3 years ago

  • Huddersfield stabbing: Police arrest boy, 16, on suspicion of murder

    Huddersfield stabbing: Police arrest boy, 16, on suspicion of murder

    A boy, 15, was stabbed to death outside North Huddersfield Trust School A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a teenager was stabbed to death outside a school in Huddersfield on Wednesday. West Yorkshire Police arrested the teenager at an address in Huddersfield around 5am on Thursday. On Wednesday, a 15-year-old […]

    3 years ago

  • Halle Bailey addresses backlash over black Ariel in new Little Mermaid film

    Halle Bailey addresses backlash over black Ariel in new Little Mermaid film

    Halle Bailey has taken the backlash in her stride The Little Mermaid star Halle Bailey has released a video where she has once again addressed the backlash over her casting as Ariel in Disney’s live-action version of the classic cartoon. Since a trailer for the reboot of the classic 1989 cartoon film was shown to […]

    3 years ago

  • PETA wants women to go on a sex strike against men who eat meat

    PETA wants women to go on a sex strike against men who eat meat

    PETA believe a sex ban could help ‘save the world’ An animal welfare organisation has come up with a controversial way to convince men to switch to being vegan. PETA  (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) believes if women go on a sex strike against meat eaters that could finally convince men to stop […]

    3 years ago

  • Reason Jonah Hill did Wolf of Wall Street for just $60,000

    Reason Jonah Hill did Wolf of Wall Street for just $60,000

    Hill went on to receive a best supporting actor nomination for the part Jonah Hill only got $60,000 for his part in The Wolf of Wall Street but it wasn’t because the actor was shortchanged. While leading star Leonardo DiCaprio pocketed $10 million for his performance as stockbroker Jordan Belfort, Hill got just tens of […]

    3 years ago

  • This Morning hit with close to 400 Ofcom complaints

    This Morning hit with close to 400 Ofcom complaints

    Phil and Holly aren’t getting away with anything at the moment This Morning has been hit with nearly 400 Ofcom complaints from disgruntled viewers, in the aftermath of Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield’s queue jumping row. As the furore over their appearance at Queen Elizabeth’s lying in state continues to rumble on, the communications watchdog […]

    3 years ago

  • Adam Levine’s yoga teacher is now also accusing him of sending explicit text

    Adam Levine’s yoga teacher is now also accusing him of sending explicit text

    Alanna Zabel is the fourth woman to accuse Levine Adam Levine‘s former yoga teacher has now accused him of sending an explicit text – becoming the fourth woman to make claims against the Maroon 5 frontman. Alanna Zabel, who trained the pop star from 2007 to 2010, alleges he said he wanted “to spend the […]

    3 years ago

  • Lana Rhoades says she’s asexual and wants adult movies to be made illegal

    Lana Rhoades says she’s asexual and wants adult movies to be made illegal

    Rhoades said she had only slept with one person when she joined the industry Former adult film star Lana Rhoades has told how she never comprehended “you actually have to have sex with people” before she joined the industry. The 26-year-old has been outspoken about the perils of the porn industry she joined for eight […]

    3 years ago

  • Emily Ratajkowski says women shouldn’t be blamed if they get with someone in a relationship

    Emily Ratajkowski says women shouldn’t be blamed if they get with someone in a relationship

    Stroh’s claims have ignited debate about cheating and who is too blame Emily Ratajkowski has spoken out after cheating allegations have been made against Adam Levine, saying that men who are unfaithful while in a relationship should be held accountable rather than the other woman being blamed. The model’s comments come after a 23-year-old influencer […]

    3 years ago

  • More women come forward claiming they got ‘flirty’ messages from Adam Levine

    More women come forward claiming they got ‘flirty’ messages from Adam Levine

    Levine is alleged to have told one social media influencer, ‘I’m now obsessed with you’ Two more women have come forward claiming that Adam Levine sent them flirty messages after an Instagram model earlier suggested she had been involved with the Maroon 5 frontman for a year. Sumner Stroh released a TikTok video on Monday […]

    3 years ago

  • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ‘furious’ that their kids won’t receive HRH status

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ‘furious’ that their kids won’t receive HRH status

    Archie and Lilibet will be given the title of prince and princess Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s children will reportedly not get HRH status from King Charles III, leaving the the Duke and Duchess of Sussex “furious”. Harry’s dad, who was proclaimed king on Saturday, is said to have agreed to instead bestow the title […]

    3 years ago

  • US state becomes first to pass ‘Purge’ law

    US state becomes first to pass ‘Purge’ law

    ‘This is about safety for our families….. this is about common decency’ A US state is making history by becoming the first to pass a controversial law, which some have called the ‘Purge’ law, while others argue simply stops “poor people being kept in jail because they can’t pay a bond”. The ‘Safe-T Act’ – […]

    3 years ago

  • Teen who killed her rapist must pay $150,000 to his family

    Teen who killed her rapist must pay $150,000 to his family

    Pieper Lewis was trafficked for sex, some times at knifepoint A teenage human trafficking victim who was initially charged with first-degree murder after she stabbed her accused rapist to death has been ordered to pay $150,000 (£130,000) restitution to the man’s family. Pieper Lewis, 17, was also sentenced in an Iowa court to five years […]

    3 years ago

  • Friday Night Dinner star Harry Landis dead aged 90

    Friday Night Dinner star Harry Landis dead aged 90

    Landis had an ‘amazing career’ Friday Night Dinner star Harry Landis has died, aged 90, it was confirmed on Wednesday. The London-born actor and director, most recently known for playing Mr. Morris in the Channel 4 sitcom, passed away on Monday, according to a Facebook post from his agent at Sharry Clark Artists. The post […]

    3 years ago

  • McDonald’s closing every restaurant in UK for Queen’s funeral

    McDonald’s closing every restaurant in UK for Queen’s funeral

    McDonald’s said some restaurants would open later in the evening Every McDonald’s across the UK will be closed for the Queen’s funeral on Monday, but suggested some restaurants may open later in the evening. The fast food giant announced the decision on Twitter shortly after midday on Wednesday, explaining that it was to “allow everyone […]

    3 years ago

  • Heathrow cancels flights ‘out of respect’ for Queen’s coffin procession

    Heathrow cancels flights ‘out of respect’ for Queen’s coffin procession

    Further cancellations are expected on Monday when the Queen’s funeral goes ahead Flights at Heathrow Airport have been cancelled so they don’t disturb the Queen’s coffin procession on Tuesday and further changes are expected on the day of her funeral. “Appropriate alterations” will be made over the coming days “out of respect” for the mourning […]

    3 years ago

  • BBC to air Paddington films in honour of the Queen ahead of and on day of funeral

    BBC to air Paddington films in honour of the Queen ahead of and on day of funeral

    Authorities have had to ask people to stop leaving teddy bears and marmalade sandwiches at London tribute sites The BBC will air both Paddington films later this week in honour of the Queen’s life, it was confirmed on Tuesday. Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully in Balmoral last Thursday, aged 96, with her eldest son, King […]

    3 years ago

  • Russian energy executive dies after falling off a boat at full speed

    Russian energy executive dies after falling off a boat at full speed

    There has been a spate of fatalities involving top businessmen with ties to the Kremlin An energy executive who worked under President Vladimir Putin has reportedly died after falling off a boat, becoming the latest Russian powerbroker to perish under mysterious circumstances. Ivan Pechorin, managing director of the Far East and Arctic Development Corporation (ERDC), […]

    3 years ago

  • Hasbulla signs five year deal with UFC ‘worth more than many fighters’

    Hasbulla signs five year deal with UFC ‘worth more than many fighters’

    No word yet on if the Hasbulla/McGregor fight will now go ahead Social media star, Hasbulla Magomedov, has reportedly signed a five-year deal with the UFC said to be  “worth more than many fighters”. The 19-year-old, who suffers from a form of dwarfism, has become one of the biggest names on social media, with 3.2 million […]

    3 years ago

  • Man charged after Prince Andrew heckled during royal procession

    Man charged after Prince Andrew heckled during royal procession

    The man has been arrested for breach of the peace A 22-year-old man has been charged after Prince Andrew was heckled during Monday’s procession down the Royal Mile. Police Scotland arrested the man in connection with a breach of the peace. The incident happened while King Charles led senior members of the Royal Family to St […]

    3 years ago

  • Three countries banned from attending Queen’s funeral as invites are sent out

    Three countries banned from attending Queen’s funeral as invites are sent out

    Around 500 foreign dignitaries are expected to attend Monday’s service Russia, Belarus and Myanmar have not been invited to the Queen’s funeral, it has been reported, as invites have been sent out to heads of state. An insider further claimed that Iran will only be represented at an ambassadorial level at Monday’s service. According to […]

    3 years ago

  • Chippy owner who ‘celebrated’ Queen’s death has windows smashed in

    Chippy owner who ‘celebrated’ Queen’s death has windows smashed in

    Jaki Pickett has also had her membership to the National Federation of Fish Friers revoked The owner of a fish and chip shop in Scotland who posted a video on social media of her appearing to celebrate the Queen’s death last week has had her windows smashed in. Jaki Pickett, who runs Jaki’s Fish and […]

    3 years ago

  • Millennials are saying people should start to ‘act their wage’ at work

    Millennials are saying people should start to ‘act their wage’ at work

    ‘Respectfully, Susan, I’d rather spend time with my family’ Millennial workers are being urged to “act their wage” in the workplace in a new viral TikTok that starts with telling the boss exactly when work is over for the day. According to content creator Sarai Soto (@saraisthreads on TikTok), completing tasks outside of office hours […]

    3 years ago