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Andrew Barker Senior Features WriterSean Sullivan was the general manager of Pasadena, California’s famed Ice House Comedy Club for 22 years, during which time he witnessed the rise of Gabriel Iglesias, alongside so many other comics who were regulars on the Ice House stage. Now the director of operations for the Improv, Sullivan recalls his long friendship with Iglesias, and what it meant to see him graduate to the biggest stages in the world.“I think it was through a mutual friend that I first met him. We had gone to a lunch together at the Santa Anita racetrack, probably around 2001.

UFO photo ever” has been released 50 years after it was first taken. Aerial photographer Sergio Loaiza was using a 100lb map-making camera as he flew over Costa Rica on a mission to survey land ahead of the construction of a hydroelectric project near the Arenal Volcano in the South American country’s northern highlands.As he flew over Lake Cote at an altitude of around 10,000 feet, Loaiza took multiple high resolution black and white photos of the lake and surrounding rainforest at 20 second intervals.In one frame, time-stamped at 8:25am, a shiny metallic disc – a classic alien “flying saucer” can be seen apparently flying between Loaiza’s twin-engined Aero Commander F680 aircraft and the ground.The object is visible only in frame number 300 of the series of photos, and there’s on sign of it in either the previous frame of film or on the one taken immediately afterwards.No one — not the pilot nor his three crew members — saw a thing during the actual flight.Depending on the exact altitude of the object, it is believed to have been between 120 and 220 feet across.Despite close analysis from UFO sceptics, Loaiza’s image has never been explained.Despite theories that the “super” could have been a chance reflection from a the lake or even a teapot lid, attempts to create a “fake” version of the image using technology of the time were unsuccessful.“It’s one of the most compelling scientific confirmations that UFOs are real,” says Oscar Sierra, a UFO researcher based in Costa Rica.

Tipping Point: Lucky Stars viewers were all saying the same thing about celebrity contestant Gaby Roslin's bright and colourful outfit, while one fumed that it "burnt" their retinas.GMB presenter and Tipping Point host Ben Shephard welcomed celebrity guests JJ Chalmers, Gaby Roslin and Sean Fletcher to the celebrity special of the much-loved daily gameshow.With the celebrities taking to their podiums to battle it out for a lump sum of cash for their chosen charities, viewers at home couldn't concentrate on the programme and instead passed comment on Gaby's outfit.Donning neon lime green trousers and a bright neon pink shirt, the TV favourite looked amazing as she played against the celebrity contestants. But with fans at home distracted by the outfit, a few couldn't help but take to Twitter to discuss Gaby's unique ensemble.

species of shark in its waters including the huge basking shark and the incredibly fast mako.While many of them are simply making a pit stop in the North Sea, there are some that actually stick around, hiding in the deep abyss of the ocean. There are 11 deepwater sharks that have made British waters their permanent home, including the Portuguese dogfish, black dogfish, kitefin shark and gulper sharks.Seasonal visitors include the shortfin mako, relatively near the top of the shark food chain, taking on marine mammals, fish like tuna and swordfish and even other sharks.

Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid has expertly shut down a Twitter troll who commented on her weight. Susanna, 51, had shared an article written on several incidents of her wearing a similar outfit when interviewing Dame Joan Collins.Susanna shared a light hearted thread highlighting the duo's matching attire, when a man with 31 Twitter followers interjected.

Britain’s Got Talent judging panel is a huge source of drama on and off-camera as fiery judges Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell and David Walliams entertain the nation on the ITV hit show.Over the years the nation has watched the fiery foursome duke it out over controversial acts in front of the cameras and make bold swipes at one another to reporters.But off camera, the judges have also engaged in some serious feuds.From divorce swipes, major snubs and contestants rows, check out our round up of the top five BGT judges feuds… The internet was set alight back in 2020 with rumours that BGT judge Alesha Dixon was “at war” with Simon Cowell’s beau, Lauren Silverman.A report claimed Lauren had a “showdown” with Alesha over fears she was too close to Simon on Britain’s Got Talent.It was claimed the confrontation happened backstage at auditions in London and left judge Alesha shaken and upset.A source told The Sun that crew members said Lauren “didn’t like the fact Simon and Alesha whispered to each other in recording gaps”.Alesha eventually hit back at the reports on Twitter, blasting: “First class journalism at its best again! Don’t let the truth get in the way of a good story!“How long can they keep getting away with this negative, toxic behaviour!”She added: “Lauren has been nothing but gracious to my family! Have you learnt nothing from Caroline [Flack]’s passing! #bekind.”Amanda Holden dished the dirt on jibes between Simon Cowell and David Walliams back in 2016 after the pair shared a series of frosty moments.Speaking to Fabulous magazine, Amanda revealed that Simon took his banter with David too far, commenting on Dave’s break-up with ex-wife Lara Stone .Amanda said: “David made it personal [first]… he dares

Coronation Street fans were left devastated when Seb Franklin was brutally murdered at the hands of Corey Brent and his gang.The storyline, inspired by the real-life killing of Sophie Lancaster, saw Seb and girlfriend Nina badly beaten for Nina’s Goth look, and launched a long trial with explosive repercussions.Now Seb’s mum Abi is fighting for custody of the baby she conceived with lawyer Imran Habeeb during Corey’s trial - and named Alfie after Seb’s favourite teddy bear.But what has actor Harry Visinoni been up to since quitting the cobbles? From a return to Soapland to finding a python in his toilet, Daily Star takes a look.Harry was left terrified when he found a 4ft python on his toilet seat at home in Manchester.The star took to his Instagram Stories to document the horrific incident, as he spotted the python appearing from behind the loo.He told fans: “There is a snake.

Eamonn Holmes has revealed that he's in wife Ruth Langsford's "bad books" after the married couple had a fall out. Taking to Twitter to update fans of the couple's relationship and family life at home away from the TV, the former This Morning presenter explained how he is "completely in the bad books" with his wife.He asked her an "innocent question" about where a vital piece of kitchen equipment, and where it was kept."Little could I have imagined that a simple question asked out loud like 'Where do we keep the eggcups?' would have got the day off to such a fractious start," he typed and published on the social media site.He went on to add: "Sorry I asked."Fans of the Irish GB News presenter were quick to comment on the tweet, with one writing: "You should know where your egg cups are."Eamonn couldn't help replying with: "They weren't where I would put them .....

KFC restaurant which he claims still had a plastic tag on it. Jack Kempson, 32, who bought food from a new branch of the fast-food chicken chain on Market Lane at Eastfield, near Scarborough, was shocked to discover something odd in his food. Mr Kempson who spent just under £16 on a meal for himself and his partner claims found a plastic tag in a piece of chicken fillet, after he had already tucked into his meal.He said: "I noticed the texture.

sharks "in the f***ing earhole", jail time and a glowing endorsement from notorious prisoner Charles Bronson - the wild life of cult hero boxer Paul Sykes was always destined for the silver screen. And now, it's finally happening with filming on a £2m movie set to start soon.But the lead actor is yet to be named, sparking interest among fans, with the rumour mill in full swing.Sykes, a straight talking Yorkshireman, was considered one of Britain's hardest inmates.He did multiple stints in prison for a series of robberies and violent assaults, spending a total of 21 years locked up.A movie based on his life is being created with the help of author Jamie Boyle, who has written several books on Sykes.

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for information after a woman in her sixties was killed in a collision with a Vauxhall people carrier on Friday.

St Mirren bagged their first home Premiership win since early February to cement their place in the top flight next season.

A bully with a record of domestic abuse punched his partner in the head after an argument about cigarettes.

Construction work has started on a new sustainable development of 17 homes at a vacant site in Airdrie.

Kevin van Veen was again Motherwell's hero as he kept alive their quest for a European place with a tense 1-0 win over Ross County at the Global Energy Stadium.

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dying to know how he achieves that subtle pink undereye look that gives a fresh and . While I'm still waiting for the day rings my line for a makeover, I've come across yet another makeup trend — adding to undereye concealer — that just might hold me over until then.The original TikTok came from , who narrates his eight-second video saying, "If you're not blending your blush up to your undereye area, you're missing out — just sayin'," while patting on a dusty-rose powder blush above his to get healthy-looking and bright undereyes that give a to the face.

Originally a creation of the X Factor, popular girl-band Little Mix are taking a break as a band but the three remaining members say they’ll reunite within three years as they “can’t live without each other”. Perrie Edwards, Jade Thirlwall and Leigh-Anne Pinnock announced back in December they are taking a break from the band to focus on separate projects, but insisted they were not splitting up.

It looks like Fred Savage got let go from The Wonder Years reboot.

Jennie Punter Chan Tze Woon’s “Blue Island,” a doc-narrative hybrid exploring Hong Kong’s recent protest movement and ensuing crackdown, won Hot Docs’ Best International Feature Documentary Award and a Cnd. $10,000 cash prize, it was announced Saturday in Toronto at the festival’s awards ceremony, held at the TIFF Bell Lightbox.The film was cited by the jury for its “evocative use of re-enactments interwoven with traditional documentary forms to create a rich, socially-grounded cinematic tapestry.”North American rights to “Blue Island” were picked up by New York-headquartered documentary distributor Icarus Films in advance of the film’s world premiere at Hot Docs, which is an Academy Award qualifying festival for feature documentaries.

An offshore workers’ union is demanding a halt to sweeping job cuts in Scotland’s vital oil and gas industry.