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Big One stranded at the very top of its terrifyingly steep drop.A video from the scene shows a carriage stalled at the top of the 235ft ride.It then shows that people are walking up the ride using the stairs at the side to get access to the carriage.The video was shared by Cheshire Live’s Sallie Ehlen, who had luckily just made it to the end of the ride before the malfunction.She uploaded the clip, captioning it "when you’ve just got off the Big One and the next car gets stuck at the top."The £12million rollercoaster’s impressive height means it dominates Blackpool's skyline, reports Lancashire Live.It was both the tallest and steepest roller coaster in the world when it opened, and despite rival rides opening since it remains the tallest roller coaster in the UK as well as the country's second-fastest.The coaster has had its problems in the pastIn July 1994, less than a month after the 87mph ride first opened, 26 people were injured when the computer system failed to completely stop a train returning to the station.The result of this brake failure was a collision with a train parked inside the ride's station.Only two hours before the crash, the ride was shut for an hour because of a computer fault.In August 2000, another train collision computer failure left at least 20 people injured, two of them seriously. In a statement at the time, Blackpool Pleasure Beach management said: "A stopped train waiting to enter the station on the rollercoaster was bumped by a second slow-moving train that was not completely stopped by the primary braking system of the ride.”In April 2021, a train ascending the lift hill halted, leaving a number of people stranded near the top of the ride.

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Panic! At The Disco are teasing new music via a cryptic website called shutupandgotobed.com, which hints at a release next month.The Brendon Urie-led band last released an album in 2018 with the sixth record – and second since it became a solo project – ‘Pray For The Wicked’.When you enter the new website, a sleep calculator asks for your age, desired bedtime and email address. When you hit calculate, an orange box appears with the words “Don’t be a diva, it’s time to be free”.

Onlyfans star showed off her huge quad muscles and washboard abs while donning a skimpy bikini on Instagram.Jade Cristaldo was branded a "powerful goddess" by her 77,000 followers while wearing her navy blue bikini bottoms and bandeau top.In the clip, which has been viewed by more than 330,000 Instagram users, she is seen flexing her muscles while leaning over her phone and shaking her huge quad muscles at the camera.She seemed to confirm that the video was made a while back as she wrote in the caption: "One I found in my gallery... #Onlyfans"But that didn't stop her fans from swarming the comment section with love and admiration as one user said: " love you with all my heart My Beautiful Powerful Goddess."Another added: "Woww looking amazing, thick, husky, big and strong."A third wrote: "Marvel at your physique." However, not all muscular women are so well received online as a bodybuilder mum says she loves to show off her ripped physique on TikTok and OnlyFans but cruel trolls have targeted the 29-year-old - saying she “looks like a man”.

Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy's careers are expected to take off as their ongoing WAGatha Christie libel battle gradually comes to an end.The pair have been at loggerheads since October 2019, after Coleen, 36, sensationally claimed Rebekah's Instagram account had been leaking stories to the media.Having strenuously denied all allegations, Rebekah, 40, commenced legal proceedings to sue the former television presenter.Now, their case has been dragged out through the High Courts for all the world to see – but it appears this could have been a good move.Leading PR expert Rochelle White believes that while their careers may further, their former friendship will not.Speaking exclusively, she said: "Out of the both of them, I feel Coleen will potentially be offered more opportunities, she has already had success working with well-known brands and doing collaborations and launching products."I feel the public know her a bit more and resonate with her."Rebekah, I feel has always been trying to find her feet within the space and has been known for causing more controversy, but that has also worked for her."Like anything, some brands will want to work and partner with her because of that but also, some could see the potential she has to offer."She went on to add: "On top of that, it also depends on who they have on their team in regards to talent managers, management teams, PRs and Agents."Sometimes, having the right team around you helps boost opportunities and even rebrands/reposition of yourself and open new doors."I believe time will tell, but there will be a place for both – who will come out on top, again only time will tell."Rebekah recently denied claims she had sat behind Coleen at a Euro 2016 match in order to boost

UFO expert from Harvard University claims Winston Churchill endorsed the search for extraterrestrial life in an unpublished paper before he became Prime Minister. Avi Loeb, a theoretical physicist who is outspoken on his views about aliens, appeared on episode 1596 of the Joe Rogan Podcast where he discussed Winston Churchill's views on life on other worlds.

Six years after their engagement on the 2016 finale of “The Bachelorette”, JoJo Fletcher and Jordan Rodgers are are finally husband and wife.

Danni Menzies admits she's always been "passionate" about high-speed cars, but few fans knew just how far back her interests began.The A Place In The Sun star explained that her father had taught her as a child, in preparation for the future rally drives together that lay ahead."My dad taught me to drive when I was about ten years old," the 33-year-old tomboy confessed."I've always been quite passionate about going fast and driving cars."It was humble beginnings for Lamborghini lover Danni, however, as she reluctantly admitted with a laugh: "My first car was a Fiat Panda!"The car had been a hand-me-down from her grandfather, although that mattered little to Danni as she raced around the golf course of her family farm.There was no chance of a collision, as the former Formula Woman Racing presenter was practising her newfound skills on private property.She grew up on her family's Mains of Taymouth Country Estate, located in Kenmore, Perthshire.Two years after trying her hand at driving, she was then gifted a pony, which gave her a new focus.However, without "horsey" parents, she was forced to get to grips with riding without her family on hand to help.Later in life, when she'd grown up further, she kept up with her passion for driving by doing "a rally across Europe [with my dad]."Meanwhile, her first ever job in TV involved driving supercars.Danni seems to have come full circle after announcing her departure from A Place In The Sun earlier this year, explaining that she is yet again taking on the racing circuit on-screen."I've just been to Sweden for filming for a new project - it's like the X-Factor for female racing drivers," she disclosed at the time of our chat.She voiced a desire to work with animals for a TV show in

Phillip Schofield, 60, and journalist and newsreader Julie Etchingham will host the theatrical area event which will be broadcast live on ITV from the grounds of Windsor Castle today. Speaking ahead of the celebration, the This Morning presenter described the Queen as a “figurehead for Great Britain”.He said: “The Queen is the figurehead for Great Britain, she’s our British symbol – anyone worldwide, when asked about Britain, will immediately think of The Queen, and of course tea.“The duty and loyalty the monarchy provides to the nation is remarkable.”The event will be made up of six acts, each act will be overseen by a different event host – Damian Lewis, Adjoa Andoh, Martin Clunes, Keala Settle, Tom Cruise and Alan Titchmarsh – and will look back through history from the reign of Queen Elizabeth I to the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.Schofield, who previously hosted the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with Etchingham, described the monarchy as “the epitome of British culture”, and revealed he is honoured to be a part of the historic Jubilee celebrations.“What a milestone – it’s an honour to be involved and to be asked back following the Diamond Jubilee,” he told The Evening Standard.He added: “Celebrating the 70-year reign of a British monarch has never happened before, so it feels incredible that we are involved in a key part of history that the British public will look back on for years to come.”Etchingham also shared her excitement ahead of the celebration, saying: “It’s a huge privilege to host these events – Phil and I have done two royal weddings and the Diamond Jubilee together.“They are enormous fun – a little ringside seat on history.”She added: “Her Majesty the Queen has been a constant presence on the national

Keeping it low-key! Kendall Jenner gave fans a brief glimpse into her romance with Devin Booker during a sweet date night.

Kourtney Kardashian is taking a well-earned break. The businesswoman shared a set of photos and videos of a trip she took to Laguna Beach with her family in April of this year, where they’re seen enjoying the sun and each other’s company.Travis Barker visited Robert Kardashian Sr.’s grave to ask for Kourtney Kardashian’s handWhy Kourtney Kardashian was upset during Travis Barker romantic proposalA post shared by Kourtney ❤️ (@kourtneykardash)The post contains several videos and images, opening with a clip of the sunset captured from a yacht. She then shared photos of her kids, with them looking at the sights and lounging in the hot tub, and photos of the place they were staying at, showing how much of a relaxing and fun outing they shared.

Refresh for latest…: Disney/Marvel’s Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness is approaching $700M globally after two weekends. The worldwide cume through Sunday is now an estimated $688.1M, including $291.9M domestic and $396.2M from the international box office. The latter number will shortly pass The Batman to become the biggest overseas release of 2022.

Jojo Fletcher and Jordan Rogers finally did it! The Bachelor Nation couple tied the knot during a ceremony with close friends and family, on Saturday, confirmed. Fletcher, 31, and Rogers, 33, got married six years after their engagement on the finale of The Bachelorette in 2016.  According to, Fletcher and Rogers’ ceremony was held at Sunstone Winery in Santa Ynez, California.

Drew Barrymore shared a heartfelt moment with the actress replacing her in the reboot of Firestarter, and as soon as she saw her, the host couldn't hold back her tears.ALSO: HELLO! launches Jubilee T-shirt collection to celebrate Queen Elizabeth in styleThe two met for the very first time on The Drew Barrymore Show, and immediately shed tears over finally being able to meet, and bond over their role as Charlie McGee in the 1984 and 2022 versions of the film.Ryan Kiera Armstrong is the actress who will take on the main character role of the eleven-year-old that catches on fire in the reboot of Firestarter, starring alongside Zac Efron as her dad.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterCartoon Network Studios and NFL alumnus Trevor Pryce’s animation studio have teamed up on a content development deal designed to discover emerging creators and artists from underrepresented communities, Variety has learned exclusively.Pryce’s Mid-Atlantic-region-focused Outlook Company will host the initiative out of its recently formed animated projects incubator Neru Projects. The program will launch with six local participants who will have creative executives at Cartoon Network Studios and Neru Projects to shepherd their ideas from concept to pitch through the development of a series bible.Per Cartoon Network Studios, “At least one project will be selected to begin formal development at Cartoon Network Studios and Outlook Company but, through the program, all participants will learn how to collaborate with creative partners to develop and package their original animated series ideas.” The inaugural group for the development program includes these six individuals, who “represent diversity in race, gender, and age and will use their unique perspectives to shine a light on their homes, communities, and personal experiences through animation”:“Elevating original and diverse creative voices is one of our top priorities at Cartoon Network Studios,” Sam Register, president of Cartoon Network Studios and Warner Bros.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterGeekWire co-founder Jonathan Sposato has launched JoySauce Network, a new ad-supported multimedia platform aimed at the “American Asian” audience and its allies, Variety has learned exclusively.The site, which went live Wednesday morning, boasts “multiple channels of vibrant digital programming dedicated to celebrating both new and established American Asian talent.” JoySauce Network notes the use of “American Asian rather than Asian American” is its way of “shifting the center of gravity, while recognizing that each of us chooses how the pieces of our identities fit together.”Per JoySauce Network, “Viewers can expect unscripted and scripted streaming shows, licensed movies from respected directors and writers in the Asian diaspora, stand-up comedy specials from emerging talent, documentaries, and more in a weekly episode format. The site will also publish original editorial from some of the community’s most talented writers, aiming to represent the full spectrum of American Asian narratives, covering culturally relevant topics in lifestyle, food, entertainment, pop culture, education, romance and more.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterEntertainment-focused private investment firm Coral Tree Partners has closed its inaugural round of funding with committed capital of approximately $470 million, well above the initial target of $350 million.Per Coral Tree, inaugural fund was “significantly oversubscribed above its original hard cap” and “received strong support from a range of high‐quality institutional investors, including endowments, foundations, insurance companies, pension plans, institutional family offices and funds‐of‐funds.”Founded by former Shamrock Capital Advisors partners Will Wynperle and Alan Resnikoff, Coral Tree Partners is focused on investments in the media, entertainment, marketing services, and communications industries, lower middle market buyouts, and late state growth equity investments. Currently, the Los Angeles-based company has two investments to its name: Loaded, a Santa Monica, Calif.‐based global talent management and marketing firm that works in the gaming influencer market, and Subject Matter, a Washington, D.C.‐based strategic communications, creative content, advertising and government relations firm.Along with Wynperle and Resnikoff, the Coral Tree Partners team includes Mike DiLorenzo, Matt Greenzang and Jake Simons, who have worked with the founders previously, as well as a group of executive advisors comprised of several CEOs, including the former CEOs of Giant Creative, Learfield Sports, MarketCast and Questex.“Our investment experience in our sectors combined with our lower middle market focus differentiates us in the market,” Wynperle said.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterNBCUniversal Television and Streaming has promoted Orit Blankrot to senior vice president of entertainment business and legal affairs, Variety has learned exclusively.In her new role, Blankrot, who most recently served as vice president of entertainment business and legal affairs for NBCU’s TV and streaming arm, has increased oversight of business and legal affairs for NBCUniversal’s syndication studios. This includes Stamford (Conn.) Media Center’s first-run programming, E! News and co-productions for distribution on both internal and external platforms.As SVP of the department, she will report to Inge Van Herle, the head of entertainment business and legal affairs for NBCUniversal Television and Streaming.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterAfrican American-founded, faith-based channel Impact Network is making a big push into entertainment and lifestyle content with the ramping up of its Saturday programming slate, the hiring of a new chief creative officer and executive producer of original content, and the launch of a 6,000-foot production facility in Detroit with a music division, Variety has learned exclusively.The privately owned Impact Network has a reach of 80 million homes and distribution deals with DirecTV, Comcast Xfinity, Charter Spectrum, Verizon Fios, Frontier, Cable Bahamas, Cox and Altice USA. Founder and CEO Bishop Wayne T.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer“Abbott Elementary” got an A+ from ABC on its season finale, tripling its ratings with seven days of delayed viewing across DVRs, Hulu and other digital platforms, Variety has learned exclusively.The 9 o’clock on Tuesdays freshman comedy managed an initial 0.6 rating among adults 18-49 and 2.8 million total viewers for its April 12 finale, according to Live + Same Day data from Nielsen. Adding in a week of multiplatform viewing, the episode jumped 200% to a 1.8 rating, tying the show’s series high, and added 3.1 million viewers to reach 5.9 million total, per ABC.In looking at this same week-out metric, the “Abbott Elementary” finale’s key demo rating is up 50% from the show’s Dec.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterDiscovery+ is set to launch a new docuseries focused on Black food history in America from producer Viola Davis, featuring scholar and cookbook author Caroline Randall Williams as host, Variety has learned exclusively.The four-episode show, titled “Hungry for Answers,” will follow Williams as she travels the country, “uncovering the fascinating, essential, and often untold Black stories behind some of America’s classic and emblematic food and spirits,” per the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned streamer.