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Rihanna says being a mom is her ‘dream’

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“WE Found Love” hitmaker Rihanna says being a mother is her dream , so she doesn’t mind being asked about her plans to have children. The “Diamonds” hitmaker was recently asked whether she wants to have children, and she admitted she doesn’t mind opening up about her family plans - although she understand­s why some women get “defensive” discussing the idea of parenthood. Speaking to Extra, she said: “A lot of woman get very defensive. It’s personal, it’s our bodies, and of course it’s our time, and it’s not necessaril­y everyone’s dream to be a mom... but it’s mine, so I’m fine. er comments come after she was quizzed on the subject for a recent interview, and the 31-year-old star simply replied: “Without a doubt.” Rihanna has seen a “shift” in her life in recent months and feels li e she is finally growing up. he said I’m definitely feeling a shift. I’m growing up. here’s things that I’m paying attention to that I’ve never paid attention to. “Like supplement­s. And working out. And hearing about my bones.” The “Work” singer - who has been romantical­ly linked with Saudi businessma­n assan ameel for over two years - also revealed her relationsh­ip is going “really well”. She added: “Yeah, I’m dating. I’m actually in an exclusive relationsh­ip for quite some time, and it’s going really well, so I’m happy. Meanwhile, Rihanna confirmed she had turned down the chance to perform in the coveted Super Bowl halftime show in solidarity with Colin Kaepernick, whose take-the-knee protest at racial inequality saw him ousted from the NFL. he insisted she couldn’t be a “sellout” or “enabler” by taking on the lucrative slot. Asked if the rumours of her declining the show were true, she admitted: “Absolutely. I couldn’t dare do that. or what? Who gains from that? ot my people. I ust couldn’t be a sellout. I couldn’t be an enabler. here’s things within that organisati­on that I do not agree with at all, and I was not about to go and be of service to them in any way.”

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