Paige VanZant was given UFC rules exemption by Dana White due to her "it" factor

Leland, is a dream that was over twenty years in the making. His finances are tied up in it, as are those of his fiancée, Jeanette Zinno. The 35-year-old invested $70,000 of her own money in the eatery, even though she has no interest in being in the food business.

Floyd Mayweather broke down in tears during his acceptance speech for his International Boxing Hall of Fame induction before calling it one of the finest achievements of his career. The former professional boxer who retired with a perfect record of 50-0 having won 15 major world championships from super featherweight to light middleweight, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in the class of 2022 alongside the likes of Andre Ward and Roy Jones Jr.Upon taking to the stage at their Canastota headquarters, Mayweather was quickly overcome with emotion and went on to hail his father as the greatest boxing trainer of all time.Mayweather said: "I said that I wouldn’t cry.

UFC star Jeremy Stephens shaved his head and beard in a last-ditch attempt to make weight for his fight this Friday (June 17).Stephens, who left Dana White's company in January after nearly 15 years, is gearing up for his second outing in the Professional Fighters League. But his preparations haven't gone smoothly as he arrived with just 10 minutes of the weigh-in window left.The lightweight was sporting an extreme new hairless look which helped him make weight at 156lbs, with a one-pound allowance for a non-title fight.

© GETTY Damian Lewis wife Helen McCrory portrait death awards ceremony breast cancer news latest The award is designed to help cash-strapped young people with an aptitude for the arts fulfil their dreams in spite of financial woes. © GETTY Damian Lewis wife Helen McCrory portrait death awards ceremony breast cancer news latest Damian managed to raise a slightly forlorn smile as he proudly remembered her, while dressed in a simple but effective outfit - a black button-up shirt with pale grey loose fitting trousers.

UFC ring girl Arianny Celeste has wowed her millions of adoring fans by "dressing up" in a plunging red top.The OnlyFans model, who once posed naked for iconic X-rated magazine Playboy, has 3.2million Instagram followers keeping tabs with her life in and out of the Octagon. And they were this week treated to a series of uploads of Celeste in her latest eye-catching outfit.She attended a Shania Twain concert in the cowgirl costume alongside fellow ring girl Brittney Palmer and their friend, writing: "Dressing up is the most fun part.

Ronda Rousey has said she would make an MMA return for one specific fight.The former UFC bantamweight champion has been out of the fight game for nearly six years after leaving Dana White's promotion in 2016. She has since gone on to forge a career in the WWE, and looks unlikely to come back from retirement.In fact, women's MMA pioneer Gina Carano is the one and only opponent who Rousey would be interested in throwing it down with, as she explained on The Kurt Angle Show. “Well, there’s only one person.

For one day only, Spanish beer brand, Cruzcampo is offering every dad a free pint at selected venues across Greater Manchester.

Isla Fisher is hitting the red carpet!

UFC's jaw-dropping ring girls blew kisses to fans on Saturday night but forgot which event they were at. Two title fights headlined the UFC 275 card at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang as fans were treated to a bumper night of mixed martial arts action.

Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier knock seven bells out of each other inside the Octagon, ring girls such as Holly Madison and Arianny Celeste add a touch of glamour to proceedings. UFC might be about blood and thunder when the bell rings, but the whole spectacle wouldn't be the same without gorgeous models like Celeste and Madison strutting their stuff in between rounds.However, the Octagon isn't the only place the ring rockets parade their stunning figures.

Celine Dion is a woman of many talents and she showcased her artistic side with an amazing new art installation in Las Vegas. The Canadian singer has created an unbelievable life-size baby elephant statue, all for a very important cause. MORE: Celine Dion shares emotional update - 'I can't believe it' Celine took to Instagram to showcase the very glittery finished result which is truly astounding. WATCH: Celine Dion's health battle explained Her message - which was also signed off from her three sons - read: "Celine designed and decorated (with lots of amazing help!) a life-size baby elephant statue for the Elephant Parade art installation at Resorts World Las Vegas. "The exposition raises awareness and support for elephant welfare and conservation projects. Celine named her elephant Namaste."MORE: Celine Dion shares heartbreaking message after sad deathMORE: Céline Dion celebrates amazing milestone after new tour updateShe then wrote a personal message which said: "The elephant is one of the most elegant species on earth, and a precious jewel in the crown of Mother Nature. A post shared by Céline Dion (@celinedion)Celine Dion created the life-size statue which will be displayed in Las Vegas "It is a true privilege for us to honor this beautiful animal, intricately adorned with the elegance of crystals, and may we be blessed with their presence on this earth for an eternity.

Naga Munchetty was forced to shut down her longstanding BBC Breakfast co-star Charlie Stayt after the twosome clashed over a photograph.The disagreement took place on Saturday's programme June 11), with Naga kicking off the debate and later ending it with a rude shutdown.Having found a "fantastic picture" within a national newspaper, Naga excitedly shared her discovery with Charlie and everyone else watching from the comfort of their own homes.She said: "I've just got a fantastic picture. I just love it," before quizzing Charlie: "So the most strongest creature in the world?"Caught off guard he replied: "The strongest? Ermm an elephant?"Charlie asked: "Do you mean proportionate to it's size.""Yes, yes, yes," abruptly chirped back Naga."Ohh then it would be an ant or a cockroach then," responded Charlie."It's an ant," corrected Naga as she held up a picture of the insect showing off it's incredible strength.She went on to explain: "Now this, you won't really know what this is until you take a really close look."Pointing at the picture in the newspaper, Naga added: "So this is a broccoli floret obviously."And here are two ants lifting the broccoli to take it away to their net and it was caught on camera by a photographer in Indonesia, and I just thought it was fabulous."Unimpressed, Charlie said: "He can't of just randomly have chanced on that.

Wilson Chapman editorJosh Lucas will return to the ranch this November. The actor will return to hit drama series “Yellowstone” for Season 5, Paramount Network announced on Friday. Lucas plays the younger version of main character John Dutton (Kevin Costner).

Conor McGregor is set to return to UFC action in 2023 after an absence from the octagon following a horror leg break last year. McGregor last featured on a fight card in July 2021, where he took on Dustin Poirier.Poirier inflicted the horrendous injury on the Irishman last summer, and in doing so secured a brutal round-one victory over his rival.

Outlander author Diana Gabaldon is to be awarded with an honorary degree from a Scots university.

Eddie Hearn offered a withering assessment of the UFC claiming Conor McGregor “almost was the UFC” for a very long time.The Irishman’s speed, power, and ruthlessness helped him become the first ever fighter to simultaneously hold UFC championships in two different weight divisions. However, McGregor’s personality, charisma, and ruthless verbal assassinations are almost as famous, if not more, than his ability in the Octagon or the Squared Circle.His lucrative fight against Floyd Mayweather in 2017, which he reportedly pocketed around £24m, is the perfect example of how he was able to drive promotions and PPV sales when he had a microphone in his hand.

Demi Lovato has shared a brand new track and video called ‘Skin Of My Teeth’ – watch the video for the punky new track below.The singer announced the song last week as the first taster of upcoming eighth studio album ‘Holy Fvck’.The album follows over a year on from their 2021 album ‘Dancing With The Devil… The Art Of Starting Over’, and is set for release on August 19 via Island Records.On the track, Lovato sings: “Demi leaves rehab again/When is this shit gonna end,” adding: “Sounds like the voice in my head/I can’t believe I’m not dead.”Watch a performance of the track and its debut live performance on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon last night (June 9) below.In a press statement, Lovato described the creative process of ‘Holy Fvck’ as “the most fulfilling yet” out of all of their studio albums. “I’m grateful to my fans and collaborators for being on this journey with me,” they said.

MMA star Paige VanZant continues to draw in attention on Instagram and has again teased her adult content site - this time by posing on top of an air hockey table while wearing knee-high leather boots.The 28-year-old former strawweight and flyweight UFC contender has 3.2million followers on his social media account seven years after Dana White said that she had the 'it factor' that cannot be taught.As well as posting updates from her gruelling gym sessions ahead of a possible return to bare knuckle action, her risque poses in bikinis and revealing outfits have also got fans talking about her exclusive content fans site.In her latest upload, VanZant has posed in knee high boots while in an arcade of sorts, bringing in 25,000 likes across a matter of hours.Earlier this year, VanZant was asked about a potential UFC return in the future - and she said in no uncertain terms that it is not a possibility.She told MMAFighting: "Of course, I love the UFC.Who should Paige VanZant fight next? Tell us in the comments section below"I love the organisation. There’s a reason they are as successful as they are."There’s a reason they were able to get to this level.

K.J. Yossman Sundance Film Festival director Tabitha Jackson appeared in person at the London outpost of the festival on Thursday, just two days after confirming she’s stepping down from her role.When asked by Variety what she plans to do next, Jackson, who has worked at Sundance since 2013 and took on the festival director role in 2020, replied: “A hammock, a cocktail and to think about how to support arts going forward.”During her appearance at Sundance London, where she was interviewed by “Best Girl Grip” podcast host Nicole Davis, the British executive didn’t touch on why she had chosen to resign from the role, to which she was appointed only two years ago.However, in reply to Davis’s question about what is the “biggest learning curve of your career so far,” she hinted at what may have driven the decision when she replied: “This two-year learning curve, being director of the festival during this pandemic and this time and all the messiness and complexity that comes with that.” She noted that the London edition of the festival was the first in-person Sundance she had attended in her role as director, the previous editions having moved online due to the pandemic.Jackson also revealed that when she had first been offered the role as director she had almost turned it down.

Conor McGregor's ability to divide opinion shows no sign of waning - if a recent study of UFC fans is anything to go by.'The Notorious' is undoubtedly one of MMA's biggest global stars, with his in-ring ability going hand in hand with his antics outside the ring. Whether it be attacking buses, promoting his own brand of whiskey, or rocking up for the Monaco Grand Prix in a luxury yacht, McGregor is rarely out of the headlines.Even now, as he continues his rehabilitation from the broken leg he sustained at the hands of Dustin Poirier last July, speculation is rife as to who the Dubliner will fight next.

Demi Lovato embraced an edgy aesthetic while taking to their Stories on Monday with a short clip and an announcement of their upcoming album HOLY FVCK.The non-binary singer, 29, showed off their ample cleavage in a plunging red vinyl bodysuit and black leather bondage straps wrapped around their body.The Heart Attack hitmaker also sported long punk rock black nails with sharp silver spikes and a matching spike choker around their neck. Edgy: Demi Lovato embraced an edgy aesthetic while taking to their Instagram on Monday with a short clip and announcement of their new album HOLY FVCK, set to drop August 19 In the video posted for their 133M followers, Demi is seen giving the camera a sultry glance while showing off the provocative getup - which ended up being the outfit for their new album cover art.