Julia Restoin Roitfeld: ‘Christmas in Tanzania became thrilling when lions arrived at the lodge’

Back in the early 1970s, Donny Osmond and Michael Jackson were fronting two of the music business’s top pop acts, The Osmonds and The Jackson 5, respectively. They were also 13 years old.

Jose Mourinho has baffled fans on social media after he described his sending off for Roma on Saturday in an Instagram post.The Roma boss was sent to the stands in stoppage time during his side's 2-2 draw at home to Verona in Serie A and he even had to be held back.Mourinho was aggrieved by a number of decisions made by referee Luca Pairetto, with his frustrations boiling over during the closing stages.He later took to social media to reflect on the match, but left fans confused by his choice of caption and images as he posted on Instagram.Mourinho uploaded a series of three pictures along with the caption: “Picture 1 ball possession-picture 2 direct football-picture 3 I love this people and for them I fight-picture 4 I don't talk is better to go home and have a nice dinner.

bodybuilder, Pratik Mohite has entered over 40 competitions and even bagged medals for his efforts – despite being just over three feet tall.The 26-year-old from India boasts a Guinness World Record as the shortest competitor in his field at 103cm but had to battle past bullies and money problems to get where he is today.It took Pratik four years from first going to the gym to get up on stage in front of a live audience and his selfless mum even sacrificed her income to help him fund his specific, vegetarian diet.When he started lifting weights, his hands were too small to hold the equipment in the correct way.He told the Indian Express: “I motivated myself despite the difficulties I faced due to my disabilities."I do not have a coach but I do take advice and tips from experienced bodybuilders…“The equipment at the gym is manufactured for common people. Since my palms are small, I found it difficult to have a tight grip on things like dumbbells.

Manchester City teenager James McAtee had ice running through his veins as he scored a cheeky panenka penalty in their Premier League 2 match against West Ham.The Salford-born star has been in tremendous form for the club's academy this season, with 16 goals in 16 games before the fixture against the Hammers on Sunday.And he made it 17 for the season with what must go down as one of the cheekiest goals of his career so far as he sold West Ham goalkeeper Krisztian Hegyi down the river with a delightful panenka.McAtee stepped up with confidence, but instead of blasting his penalty down one of the sides, he calmly looped it into the back of the net as Hegyi dived helplessly to the left of the goal.The striker's supreme confidence elicited positive responses from City fans on Twitter.Some supporters even joked that he should have been included in the senior squad that lost to Tottenham on Saturday. One person said: "Why wasn’t he playing yesterday we would’ve won ffs."What's the best penalty you've ever seen? Let us know in the comments section.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.

@MiamiBeachFire responded to the scene along with several partner agencies. Two occupants have been transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital in stable condition." To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.Witnesses shared shock on Twitter, with one tweeting: "Saw this live, it was surreal."Another wrote: "[...]very scary - thought it was going to come down on us until we realised it was even closer to another group of people."Seemed like the pilot was doing his best to avoid the folks in the water."People also tweeted out praise for the pilot for missing swimmers and for the emergency services' response.One Twitter user wrote: "It was a bit close to the public but in that moment pilot was just thinking what can I do to survive.

Watching what she says. Another reality star has loomed large over Larsa Pippen‘s return to The Real Housewives of Miami — her former BFF Kim Kardashian.

A Lamborghini driver was allegedly caught with drugs after running out of fuel on M8.

Have you been inspired by watching Perthshire curlers win gold at the Winter Olympics?

Pupils in Hamilton have had their say on how funding should be spent in their schools.

This Is Us, Young Sheldon, Grey's Anatomy, and more. Meanwhile, over in the streaming space, drops episodes three and four, while Netflix unveils their big budget historical drama, . But if you have yet to catch up on Inventing Anna, now is your time to do it. Because believe it or not, we're in a bit of a quiet period before plenty of new releases in March.

Dr. Dre‘s ‘Still D.R.E.’ featuring Snoop Dogg has hit one billion views on YouTube following the pair’s Super Bowl performance last weekend.The two hip-hop legends took to the stage during halftime at last Sunday’s (February 13) Super Bowl at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, alongside Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J.

Piers Morgan and Gary Lineker have led the celebrity well wishes to Queen Elizabeth II following the news that she has contracted Covid.It was announced on Sunday that Her Majesty, 95, has contracted the virus and is experiencing ‘mild cold-like symptoms’, but expects to carry out ‘light duties’ this week.The Queen’s positive test comes after it was confirmed she had been in direct contact with her eldest son and heir, the Prince of Wales, the week he had the disease.Former Good Morning Britain presenter Piers wished the head of state a ‘full and speedy recovery’ on Twitter.‘Worrying for any 95-year-old person to catch this virus, and a very worrying time for Britain when it’s our Monarch,’ he penned. ‘Good luck, Ma’am.’Match Of The Day’s Gary added: ‘The Queen has tested positive for Covid.

Ice T has confirmed that his hardcore band Body Count have begun recording a new studio album titled ‘Merciless’.The band’s most recent album, ‘Carnivore’, came out in March of 2020, and the rapper has hinted at an even more extreme sound on the next record.“I’m proud to say we just finished the FIRST day of writing, recording and track selection for the New BC Album ‘MERCILESS’,” he wrote on Twitter.“Only one goal…” he said of the forthcoming album. “It’s gotta be HARDER than the last….” He then confirmed: “It already is.”☠️BODY COUNT NEWS☠️ I’m proud to say we just finished the FIRST day of writing, recording and track selection for the New BC Album ‘MERCILESS’ Only one goal… “ It’s gotta be HARDER than the last….

A rugby star was left red-faced after his bare bum was exposed during a match in full view of a fervent crowd.When North Queensland Cowboys played South Sydney Rabbitohs, Andre Niko beat a couple of defenders, but then, as he was trying to score a try, he had an unwanted guest clutching his shorts.A defender attempting to ensure he didn't score meant that his shorts fell almost around his ankles, showing his bottom but luckily leaving his tackle covered.There was a sizable crowd at Cairns’ Barlow Park, and those on camera were seen in fits of laughter.“We’ve seen it all there,” Dan Ginnane, the commentator, said.“Unperturbed by the wardrobe malfunction Niko gets over, Cowboys back in front.”Greg Alexander, also on commentary duty, then said: “And that’s everything”.“Nearly everything,” Ginanne said.As they kept showing replays, Ginnane said: “Stop”, before Alexander replied: “Shorts down, scores the try”.“That’s a bike rack if ever I’ve seen one,” Ginnane retorted.Niko made 13 appearances in the Queensland Cup last year, scoring seven tries, four try assists, 12 line breaks and 34 tackle breaks, while he ran over running over 100m per game.The 23-year-old, who is currently a free agent, has impressed in his trial games so far.The news comes after Gloucester Rugby Club showed off their assets recently , only theirs was deliberate.The side launched a brilliant Valentine’s Day calendar along with some nude pictures with the intent of raising money for the Gloucester Rugby Foundation.The English Premiership rugby side braved the cold and stripped down at Kingsholm Stadium for the pictures.The snaps echo the 2003 classic film The Calendar Girls, with the men having prop cover-ups, and a few bare bottoms.Lewis Ludlow, captain

Fashion Nova's racy lingerie sets.Paige Woolen looked amazing as she sported the brand's Attention Seeker 3 Piece Garter Set for a sizzling snap on its Nova Intimates Instagram page.And shoppers couldn't get enough of it as she showed off her curves int he garments.The photo saw Paige show off her buxom cleavage in the skimpy, lace bra which came in a Rose shade.She also flaunted her stomach, thighs and highbrow in the matching thong and garter set.Paige teamed the flesh-flashing display with a pouty expression as she looked straight down the camera lens.She was rocking glowing makeup, which included soft, fluttery eyelashes and a nude lip.Meanwhile, her brunette locks were centre-parted and scooped up into a chic half-up, half-down style.Fans went wild for the sizzling snap, as they rushed to the comments section to gush over the racy look.One branded the set: "sexy", as another called it lovely.Others marked their approval my leaving flame and love heart emojis. Those who want to get the Attention Seeker 3 Piece Garter Set for themselves or a partner can do so on the Fashion Nova website, where the set is priced at £21.Fashion Nova is known for selling racy garments on its website.It hit headlines earlier this week as fans went wild for its Talk of Town Mini Dress, which gives the illusion it's 'stuck on' the wearer.Get all the biggest Lifestyle news straight to your inbox. Sign up for the free Daily Star Hot Topics newsletter

alien expert believes he has found evidence of alien visitors to ancient Egypt that has been oddly hidden on remote islands.The conspiracy theorist Scott C. Waring claims he spotted the iconic head of a cat face on an Egyptian pharaoh headpiece on the South Sandwich Islands using Google Maps.In the three screenshots, he analysed for UFO Sightings Daily, he highlighted what he believes is a face, buildings and the trail to a supposed crash site that he has deemed proof of ancient visitors.Waring wrote: "I found a few things near Antarctica yesterday. They are located on the Sandwich Islands."I used Google Earth to find them and you have to follow my instructions to go to the 2010 date to see the correct images because today's images are so white nothing can be seen.

World Scariest Man Martyn Ford had his seat crushed as a huge brawl erupted around him at Saturday night's domestic grudge match between Amir Khan and Kell Brook. Not even the presence of 6ft 8in giant Ford could prevent the two rivals parties from going at it just metres from the boxing ring, where Brook dispatched of his opponent in the sixth-round.

Kerry Katona was casting her mind back through the years as she took to Instagram with some unearthed images to mark daughter Heidi's 15th birthday.The mum-of-five unveiled some adorable and happy childhood memories of her very sweet little Heidi as a tot and then growing through the years.In one recent snap, her baby girl looked like a teen model as she gazed into the camera lens while wearing minimalist makeup and a cool french style beret hat. Another picture showcased Heidi's fun side as she posed for the camera wearing very oversized sunglasses.Mum Kerry, also made an appearance in the tribute compilation with the TV star holding onto her daughter Heidi as a baby while they splashed around in the pool together.Other images included some loving sibling time and some sleepy moments caught on film.

Despite all the high-tech tricks, political posturing and pyrotechnics, the best part of the Closing Ceremony of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics proved to be the athletes.

There’s a lot of pressure when it comes to putting on an episode of Saturday Night Live: it is live, after all.

She plays his wife Dorothy in the movie, who is a cleaner dealing with a personal tragedy.While promoting the film, Helen recently appeared on The Graham Norton show.The actress opened up to the talk show host about her life with her husband, Taylor Hackford.Speaking on February 11, she shared how lockdown had been “brilliant” for them.She said: “For the first time in 30 odd years of marriage we sat at the table opposite each other and had dinner together every night for six months.“It was fantastic, brilliant.”Helen and Taylor met in 1985 and were later married in 1997 in Inverness.The couple met on the set of White Nights, a film he was directing.She is a stepmother to Taylor’s two children and lives in Lake Tahoe in the US.