Chelsea star had agreed terms for contract extension before government sanctions

While fans still wait for Cardi B's second studio album, they'll get a chance to see her in a whole new light: through the world of animation.Nickelodeon announced on Thursday that the 29-year-old rapper will guest star in the animated series Baby Shark, along with her 30-year-old husband Offset and their 3-year-old daughter Kulture.The rapper will be voicing 'Sharki B,' while Offset will voice 'Offshark' and Kulture will voice Kulture Shark on the new episodeThe Seaweed Sway, airing Friday, April 15 at 12 PM ET/PT on Nickelodeon.

boxing match on Wednesday.The multi-talented Williams, who has played international rugby for New Zealand's union, league and sevens teams, has dipped in and out of boxing throughout his career, and has an impressive 9-0 record to his name.He stepped into enemy territory at the ICC Exhibition Center in Sydney on Wednesday night, but quickly asserted his dominance, downing Hall twice inside the first minute-and-a-half. Seconds later it was over, as Williams floored his opponent again, ending the fight with a big right hand.The notoriously abrasive Hall, who was an amateur boxer in his youth, did his best to get under Williams' skin during the weigh-in on Tuesday, shoving his head into his opponent's face before they were separated, but their animosity appeared to be water under the bridge after the fight, with the two sharing a warm embrace.Two-time Rugby World Cup winner, who trained alongside Tyson Fury in preparation for this week's bout, returned to the ring after a six-and-a-half-year absence last June, having called time on his union career in 2019.He's always claimed that boxing has made him a better sportsman, as well as a more confident rugby player.If you could pick two non-boxer British athletes to go one-on-one in the ring, who would it be? Let us know in the comments section.Back in January, Williams spoke to The42 about his potential future in the sport, suggesting that a bout against a fellow rugby player might be on the cards soon."I know my level, you know what I mean? I’m not here saying, ‘I’m gonna be a world champion’ or whatnot.

Former Black Lightning star Cress Williams has been tapped as a lead opposite Scott Bakula, Anna Wood and Oluniké Adeliyi in NBC’s drama pilot Unbroken (working title). Also cast in the project, from New Amsterdam executive producer Shaun Cassidy and Universal Television, is newcomer Shian Tomlinson whose only previous TV credit is a guest spot on NBC/Uni TV drama New Amsterdam.

NYPD Blue alum Jimmy Smits is returning to the cop drama beat, signing on as the male lead opposite Amanda Warren in the CBS hourlong pilot East New York.

It has been claimed the Queen's recent absences are due to a fear of history repeating itself.The Queen's sister, Princess Margaret, continued to appear in public after a series of strokes, six months before her death.The monarch is fast approaching her 96th birthday, but she still carries out a large number of duties herself, which include several in-person functions, as well as her regular conversations by phone with Prime Minister Boris Johnson and sifting through and signing documents in her red box on a daily basis. However, she has portrayed a frailer image in recent months, appearing with the aid of a walking stick at several engagements.There have even been reports that a wheelchair-friendly lift has been fitted at Balmoral.

Chelsea fans could be allowed to attend matches again if new plans being discussed by the government are given the green light. Blues supporters are currently not able to buy tickets for matches due to the sanctions imposed on owner Roman Abramovich by the UK government. Abramovich has had his assets frozen due to his alleged links to Russian president Vladimir Putin, who ordered the invasion of Ukraine.

Russia are growing after Downing Street accused Russia of being behind hoax calls targeting two British ministers Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Home Secretary Priti Patel were the targets of the hoax, according to Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spokesman.The spokesman said that they had been targeted by calls from imposters last week.They said: "The Russian state was responsible for the hoax telephone calls made to UK ministers last week."Last week it was revealed by Mr Wallace that he was video-called by a fake, posing as Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, and it later emerged that Ms Patel was a victim of the hoax call, too.Mr Wallace tweeted, at the time: "No amount of Russian disinformation, distortion and dirty tricks can distract from Russia's human rights abuses and illegal invasion of Ukraine."A desperate attempt."The spokesman added: "This is standard practice for Russian information operations, and disinformation is a tactic straight from the Kremlin playbook - to try and distract from the illegal activities in Ukraine and the human rights abuses being committed."Mr Wallace had previously said he believed Russia was behind the incident but this is the first time the Government has directly blamed the Kremlin.Number 10 has also claimed that the hoaxers also tried to target Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries, but failed to do so - it was not clear how this attempt was known or stopped.The spokesman added that while the government does "generally have strong protections in place to guard against this sort of thing", an inquiry will be taking place to find out how it happened.According to journalist Adam Payne, Russia will likely release "doctored recordings of the calls with Wallace and Patel to spread

ROBBIE Williams has been left "stunned" at the "difficulties" in finding an actor to play the younger version of him in his new biopic. The Rock DJ legend, 48, who hails from Stoke-on-Trent, is struggling to find someone with an appropriate Stokie twang and demeanour to pull off his teenage antics on-screen.

Red Bank, on the northern outskirts of Manchester city centre, has witnessed huge changes over the years.

Romelu Lukaku's apparent 'reluctance' to use has led to his struggles at Chelsea this season.Lukaku returned to Stamford Bridge for a club-record transfer fee in the summer following an impressive two-year spell at Inter Milan. But he has found it difficult to live up to his hefty price tag since then, scoring just five goals in the Premier League so far this term.

Chelsea legend John Terry has issued a message to supporters as he looks to buy a 10 per cent stake in the club with the True Blues Consortium.

Manchester United and Tottenham out of the competition, but the writing was on the wall after Lukaku tapped Mason Mount’s perfect cross in from close range to open the scoring. Thomas Tuchel and Wilder’s sides began the match with furious intensity, taking turns at pressing one another and driving into their respective halves.

Gary Neville has agreed with former team-mate Roy Keane that Manchester United should target Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone to become the club's next manager.

Critics Choice Awards in Los Angeles, then for the National Board of Review awards gala in New York, others descended upon Austin, Texas for South by Southwest. Meanwhile, Rihanna brought out her bump for the launch of her beauty brand in Ulta Beauty locations.

Thomas Tuchel has called for Chelsea fans to be allowed to watch their Champions League quarter-final at Stamford Bridge after UEFA dashed their hopes of a fixture reversal.The first leg will be hosted at Stamford Bridge on April 6 after the two teams were drawn together in Friday’s draw in Nyon. The return fixture has been scheduled for April 12 at the Santiago Bernabeu. Initial reports suggested the ties could be reversed due to a clash with Atletico Madrid's and Real Madrid's return leg in the Spanish capital on April 13.

EXCLUSIVE: In a bidding war that included a number of streamers and networks, FX has closed a deal for development of the six-episode limited series based on Blitz Bazawule’s upcoming debut novel The Scent of Burnt Flowers. Bazawule will write, direct and produce under his newly minted entity Inward Gaze, with Emmy winner Yahya Abdul-Mateen II attached to star. Abdul-Mateen will also executive produce under his production shingle House Eleven10 alongside Macro Television Studios.

Manchester United loanee Donny van de Beek was absent from Everton's squad to face Newcastle United on Thursday.

The Hobbit star Richard Armitage and Peaky Blinders’ Charlie Murphy are leading a three-part Netflix UK erotic thriller about obsession and desire from Gaumont and Moonage Pictures.

K.J. Yossman Richard Armitage is set to star in “Damage,” a new Netflix series from Gaumont U.K.

Thomas Tuchel has tied Jupp Heynckes' impressive record of most wins in their first 50 games of Champions League management.Chelsea avoided an early scare against Lille on Wednesday evening to advance to the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a 4-1 win on aggregate. And Tuchel's win was his 32nd in Europe's premier competition in his first 50 games.Tuchel has beaten Zinedine Zidane's tally with the Frenchman having won 31 games out of his first 50 clashes in the dugout.

Thomas Tuchel thanked a journalist for 'ruining his evening' after discovering Chelsea will play their Champions League quarter-final home leg behind closed doors.The Blues had survived an early scare from Lille, who are the reigning Ligue 1 champions, to beat the French side 4-1 on aggregate in the last-16. But due to EU Sanctions against Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, the Blues won't be able to have fans in attendance for the next round.The journalist said: "Congratulations, into the quarter-finals of the Champions League, but those quarter-finals, the home leg, will have to be played behind closed doors because of a UEFA ruling tonight.