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optical illusion can really deceive a person's perception of an image. Now if you've got enough patience, the latest image is seriously baffling the internet.The puzzle in question shows eight dots with lines through them that appear to be different coloured circles.Created by University of Texas Professor David Novick, the image is titled Vivid Spheres 9.

Khabib Nurmagomedov on his victory over Conor McGregor in UFC 229 - and even said he sympathised with the fighter over how he behaved at the end of the bout.After his win in 2018, Nurmagomedov leaped from the octagon and had a brawl with one of McGregor’s trainers , while several other men, believed to be members of Nurmagomedov’s entourage, attacked McGregor.But Putin said that he was OK with the actions of the now-retired fighter, who he claimed was acting in retaliation for McGregor's words about his father, country and religion.“Anyone could have jumped [out of the octagon] in the same way,” said Putin.“If we are attacked from the outside, not only you, we could all jump in such a way … there could be hell to pay.” Putin continued saying that “it’s better not to reach that stage".Nurmagomedov apologised for his actions and said to Putin when they met his father and trainer, the recently-deceased Abdulmanap, would likely “smash me when I get home”.“I will ask your father not to punish you too strictly, because you achieved the main task, worthily and convincingly,” Putin responded.The Nevada State Athletic Commission suspended UFC fighters Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor in a unanimous vote Tuesday for their involvement in a brawl after their lightweight championship bout at UFC 229 in October.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

The new trailer for Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is finally here!

Emmerdale actress Chelsea Halfpenny has begged the public for their help after her grandfather became the victim of a hit and run.The soap star issued an online plea after the 85-year-old was struck by a vehicle in Gateshead on Friday evening, causing him serious injuries and leaving him in hospital in critical condition. Chelsea, 30, best known for playing Amy Wyatt in Emmerdale, uploaded the emotional post as she called on those responsible for the incident to "do the right thing." She wrote: "There are four lads who all have mams, dads, aunties, uncles, and friends so there are a lot of people in a very small area that have information on what happened last night."Do the right thing.

First Dates has unveiled his weight loss transformation after taking part in the show four years ago. Mark from London appeared on the popular reality programme and had a date with Junior from Watford.

Carabao Cup final between Liverpool and Chelsea.The speculative bettor had used a free bet to place a £20 wager on the first domestic final of the season finishing 0-0 with no yellow cards. And as the match approached its conclusion in normal time, things were looking good.

X Factor winner Joe McElderry looked totally different from his days on the ITV singing competition as he appeared on Steph’s Packed Lunch this Monday (February 28).The crooner is best known for his rise to success back in 2009, beating Stacey Solomon and Olly Murs to the X Factor crown.Now 30, the singer has totally revamped his image - though he doesn’t shy away from the leather jackets of his ITV days.Appearing on the Channel 4 show to chat to host Steph McGovern on Monday, Joe opted for a grey shirt worn open at the collar under his trademark leather jacket, baring a triangle of hunky flesh for the camera.Joe wore his brunette hair slicked back with gel for his chat show appearance, and was full of smiles as he splurged some X Factor secrets for eager fans.And there might be a reason behind his incredible transformation - as his 2022 tour is based on the music of one of his idols, George Michael.The star definitely had the look of the Wham! singer with a hint of designer stubble and his hair eased into gentle waves.His Freedom tour sees Joe head off around the country with a string of George Michael’s hits - after duetting with him during his X Factor stint back in the day.The pair belted out Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me together, blowing the crowd away and catapulting Joe to the win.Fans of Steph’s Packed Lunch were loving Joe’s appearance, as one tweeted: "Wow Joe McElderry still has an amazing voice!""Joe McElderry amazing voice and great to honour #GeorgeMichael!" someone else said.As another couldn’t help telling Steph: "I am enjoying watching your show and watching Joe McElderry!"The star has been praised for his body transformations in the past - after being fat shamed after an appearance on Lorraine back

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are bonding on the set of their new movie!

Camila Cabello‘s new song “Bam Bam” is not set to debut until March 4, but she teased a clip of the song on TikTok this weekend and fans have some suspicions!

Judi Love has opened up about her friend Brenda Edwards' loss in her latest column for OK! saying that all she and the rest of Brenda's Loose Women co-stars can do is rally around her. Brenda's son, Jamal Edwards, passed away last week aged just 31, and the showbiz and music world reacted with shock. Judi said: "Brenda, all we can do is be here for you and (your daughter) Tanisha in whatever capacity you need." Are you an OK! VIP? If not, why not? It’s free and gives you backstage access to stories like this, exclusive home tours, special discounts and so much more! All you need to do is pop your email address below! P.s.

Coronation Street fans have been left disappointed as the ITV soap is in a schedule shake-up this week due to the football. Instead of airing at 7:30pm and 8:30pm on Monday 28 February, viewers will be able to watch the drama from the cobbles for an hour-long at 8pm to 9pm. Soap fans will miss out on their Wednesday 2 March instalment as Corrie will be replaced by the Live FA Cup Football, where Liverpool will play Norwich City.

Alexandra Burke is positively glowing as she shows off her blossoming baby bump.Taking to Instagram, the singer joked that her bump had popped out after eating as she posed in black underwear with her partner, footballer Darren Randolph. “Ate and popped,” wrote Alexandra, who recently revealed her pregnancy, alongside the series of images.

Peter Andre has stepped away from the mic to launch a very exciting new venture this week - a health app called #itsfine which explores a huge range of fitness and health tips and tricks. The doting dad this week has also opened up exclusively to OK! VIP readers about life as a father-of-four, whether more kids are on the cards and why he's loving this era of his life. Sign-up or login below to read the full interview.

s most controversial storylines involved Miranda Hobbes' (Cynthia Nixon) romance with non-binary comedian Che Diaz (Sara Ramirez), the reboot almost went in a different direction. In the HBO Max documentary special about the making of the series, Nixon, who is both a star, producer, and even directed one episode of the show, revealed that originally, the plan for Miranda's character had been that she fell for her professor, Dr. Nya Wallace.ET's Nischelle Turner caught up with Karen Pittman, who plays Nya in, and her co-star, Desean Terry, at the 2022 Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, and had to ask her about the could-have-been romance between her character and Miranda. «Listen, Nischelle, I did not know that. Nobody told me that,» she told ET of the original plan.

Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper have reunited in public following the success of A Star Is Born a few years ago.The pair headed up the 2018 reboot of the classic story, playing the roles of Ally and Jack, with Gaga going on to win Best Original Song at the Oscars for ‘Shallow’.At last night’s (February 27) SAG Awards, the pair were seen together once again as they chatted and embraced.At the ceremony, Gaga was nominated for Outstanding Performance By A Female Actor In A Leading Role for House Of Gucci, while Cooper had a nod for Outstanding Performance By A Male Actor In A Supporting Role for Licorice Pizza.It comes after Gaga recently revealed that she consulted with Cooper before accepting the role of Patrizia Reggiani in House Of Gucci.She explained to Entertainment Weekly that because of A Star Is Born, she is able to “read lots of scripts and talk to lots of different directors”.“Bradley Cooper believed in me for the role of Ally Maine in A Star Is Born,” she added, revealing that she “absolutely” consulted him beforehand. “It was the success of our artistic collaboration that landed me where I am now.”The pair famously performed ‘Shallow’ together at the 2019 Oscars.

Katy Perryhad a good cry when on Sunday night's season premiere of American Idol.The beauty shard a clip of herself to Instagram where she was sobbing with mascara running down her face as she looked pained.'Season 20 amirite? west coast it’s ur turn to ugly cry some snot bubbles be prepared,' the crooner wrote in her Instagram caption. Weep weep:Katy Perry had a good cry when on Sunday night's season premiere of American Idol It's so hard being Katy:The beauty shard a clip of herself to Instagram where she was sobbing with mascara running down her face as she looked painedShe looked down as the tears streamed down her face and the makeup melted.The siren also put her hand to her face to try to cover up a bit as she experienced an especially emotional moment.

She's an Academy Award-winning actress with a host of incredible roles on her sturdy resume.And Penelope Cruz expertly channeled Carmen Miranda for a reimagined take onThe Carmen Auditions, directed byPedro Almodóvar for W Magazine.The 47-year-old actress jumped into character as The Brazilian Bombshell known for her opulent headpieces just as much as she was for her incredible stage presence as a Broadway star. Bold and beautiful: Penelope Cruz expertly channeled Carmen Miranda for a reimagined take on The Carmen Auditions, directed by Pedro Almodóvar for W Magazine'I have wanted to play Carmen since I was four,' she proudly declared of the series, which reinterpreteda casting call for the famed opera.

Faith Hill plays a nearly broken pioneer woman in the series 1883 for Paramount+.In almost every scene, the blonde beauty has dirt on her face as she models stained, ripped clothing while trying to survive the perilous trek from Texas to Oregon by wagon convoy with a group of German immigrants.But on Sunday evening the country singer looked as glam as can be while hitting the red carpet with her husband Tim McGraw at the28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. All glam: Faith Hill looked gorgeous at the SAG awards on Sunday.

Maksim Chmerkovskiy revealed he was arrested while in Kyiv, Ukraine and is going to try and make his way out amid the Russian military assault on the country.The Dancing With The Stars pro said it was a 'reality check' getting arrested but called it the 'least traumatizing moment in this whole thing as far as Ukraine is concerned.'The father of one, 42, spoke to his followers in the Monday morning Instagram video, revealing that he was leaving the country and felt 'a little nervous' but he he thinks 'it's going to be okay.'Maksim was in his native country working on Dancing With The Stars Ukraine as a judge. The latest:Maksim Chmerkovskiy revealed he was arrested while in Kyiv, Ukraine and is going to try and make his way out amid the Russian military assault on the country.