Rihanna struggled to hide pregnancy cravings from her friends as they questioned her ‘not drinking and smoking’

Being a professional athlete requires a lot of sacrifice and dedication, and there's numerous celebrities who know just what it takes to make it as a sports star. From Gordon Ramsay's hopes of becoming a professional footballer to Jason Statham's stint as a diver, many stars started out with very different career aspirations. While we can't quite imagine them doing anything other than what they're famed for, some have still continued to pursue their sporting dreams over the years.

Chelsea could go bust if the British government decides to impose sanctions on owner Roman Abramovich in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The billionaire is facing intense scrutiny due to historic links to Russian president Vladimir Putin and one minister has spoken in parliament about freezing and even seizing some of his UK-based assets.But If a crackdown comes, or if Abramovich decides to sell Chelsea altogether, he would have the right to claim back the £1.5billion the club still owes him.Even with the prospect of a new owner stepping in afterward, a debt that size would likely put the London club out of business, according to The Times."If [Abramovich] feels he is being made a scapegoat for the activities of Putin then the worst-case scenario is he tries to call in the loan," said Liverpool University football finance lecturer Kieran Maguire."Then we've got a crisis.

Sean Penn has released a passionate statement about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, saying that if Americans allow the Ukrainian people to fight alone, “our soul as America is lost.”

Further doubt has been cast on Scotland 's play-off with Ukraine, as players could be called up to fight in the escalating response to Russia's invasion.

Ae Scottish Government scheme is being administered by national advice service Advice Direct Scotland, and "referral partners" can still register to help their clients across Lanarkshire hit by the cost-of-living crisis.

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky attended Milan Fashion Week in style. The couple, who are expecting their first child together, sat front row at Gucci’s Fall 2022 show on Friday 25 February.

NBA basketball star Dennis Rodman’s friendship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was sparked by accident after the Chicago Bulls legend had no idea where he was going.The event sparked a friendship which saw Rodman repeatedly return to the country and even had the leader of North Korea ask him if he could take him to “America”.Rodman believed the trip in February 2013 was for a usual basketball game and autograph signing booked by his agent, Darren Prince.But it was later revealed that Prince had no idea there was a difference between South and North Korea and Rodman himself had no idea of the country.The former Detroit Pistons star made the journey to Pyongyang and had the red carpet rolled out for him by basketball fan Kim.However, bravely Rodman changed his mind about competing after turning up at the arena for the game.He was then approached by a number of men in black suits that caused him to think he might be ending up in jail.According to Yahoo Sports, the men took him up to the stand to a table overlooking the entire court.A confused Rodman would then hear a huge applause and believed it was the fans who spotted him so he began to wave back to them.Embarrassingly they were not cheering for him but their leader who just walked past to sit down next to Rodman.Using an interpreter, Kim began asking Rodman how he was to which the stat replied: “I still don’t know what the f**k is going on.”Kim was later revealed to be a huge fan of the legendary Championship-winning Chicago Bulls team that contained Rodman, Scottie Pippen, and Michael Jordan.Speaking to Yahoo! Sports, Rodman said: “I don’t even know this guy.

PREGNANT Rihanna flaunted her growing bump while in a tiny latex crop top at the Gucci show over in Milan while with her baby daddy A$AP Rocky. The music superstar showed off a different kind of maternity outfit during Milan Fashion Week.

MEGAN Fox and her fiancé Machine Gun Kelly have been in the middle of a "struggle" to find the perfect wedding venue as fans claimed they are already secretly married. MGK, 31, spoke about his engagement with Megan, 35, to The Late Late Show host James Corden.

Rihanna has been snapped looking stunning as she embraced her baby bump while out in Milan on Friday 35 February.The Umbrella hit singer, 34, looked stunning as she showed off her gorgeous bump while dressed in a sheer, black cut out bodycon dress and lilac fur-look coat. Mum-to-be Rihanna, who is expecting her first child with boyfriend A$AP Rocky, embraced her new pregnancy figure in the look as she confidently smiled for the cameras during Milan's fashion week.

Greg Shepherd and his wife Billie Faiers have decided to postpone having a third child together amid their ongoing house renovations.The Family Diaries star Billie, 32, recently shared her plans to fall pregnant within the next year, but now her husband has revealed they're unlikely to have a child soon as they've got "too much going on". Speaking in an exclusive interview with OK! about the Thomas & Friends brand campaign called Reading with Little Friends, Greg, 37, explained that he would "never say never" to expanding his brood, but he's not ready to take that step just yet. "I would never say never, I mean it's not something that we're planning at the moment.

blakeslondon.com).It’s also perfect for a kitchen that frequently doubles up as a party space, when the potted plants can be swapped out for ice and bottles of champagne. “Post-Covid, our clients have never been more keen to entertain and party at home,” notes Blakes’s managing director, Jeremy Bott.The hankering for walk-in larders or pantry cupboards is nothing new, particularly for those who honed baking, cooking and home-organisation skills during lockdown, but the current covetable storage feature is a butler’s pantry.

It was unacceptable at a wedding, unless you were the bride.Lisa wears a wool twill waistcoat, £295, Raey at Matches Fashion; wool twill trousers, £350, Raey at Matches Fashion; Shoes and jewellery Lisa’s ownYou can see the logic behind the wedding ban – although no one objects to guests wearing black to a funeral. But it’s debatable as to whether white makes you look bigger than other pale colours.

Rihanna, 34, and her beau A$AP Rocky, 33, just showed up Gucci’s Milan Fashion Week show looking as fashionable as ever, and they didn’t lose any sense of style on their way out! In photos you can see here, the A-list couple was spotted leaving the Gucci show holding hands and looking as cute as ever as RiRi showed off her pregnant belly in a sheer, sexy black mini dress with Gucci’s GG logo printed all over. The dress had a halter neck and cutout in the front, where the singer displayed a massive silver cross necklace which also matched her silver snakeskin clutch.

Tomasz Schafernaker from BBC Weather said on Friday night that most of the UK would experience "good, bright weather" for the weekend, with ground frost expected in the south of England on Saturday morning.Scotland and the far north of England would meanwhile start the day with milder temperatures.He did advise viewers however to "make the most of the weekend" as Monday is "looking pretty wet", with a large band of rain approaching from the Atlantic for the start of the week.A total of 16 flood warnings remain in place on Saturday, with these applying to various areas on the River Ouse in North Yorkshire and the River Severn in Gloucestershire and Worcestershire.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletter by clicking here.

Maksim Chmerkovskiy is seeking out safety while preparing for another attack in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky put on new outfits after the Gucci fashion show to step out for a late night dinner in Milan!

Romeo Miller is new to the game when it comes to fatherhood, but he's not sweating it. And for good reason. After all, Master P -- the legendary rapper, famed entrepreneur and model figure — is his father.The 32-year-old rapper and his 54-year-old «pops» joined ET's Kevin Frazier for a candid conversation about their unbreakable bond and how that bond's forged them the success they enjoy today.

DESPERATE Housewives fans will remember Justin actor Ryan Carnes as a clean-cut young man. These days, aged 39, he looks very different - with long curly hair, a rugged beard and a beefed-up physique.

The world got a much-needed heaping of good news when it was revealed Christine Taylor and Ben Stiller had rekindled their romance. As soon as the beloved actors announced they gave it a second shot after parting ways four years ago, fans couldn’t help but show their support. With all the excitement over the surprise reunion building, a source EXCLUSIVELY told HollywoodLife that Christine’s inner circle was totally here for it as well.