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Sheryl Lee Ralph! The star celebrated receiving another honor a little over a month after her momentous Emmy win. On Monday, the 65-year-old shared a post on Instagram from the King's House, where she was recognized with the Honorary Order of Jamaica for her «sterling contribution as an actress, cultural ambassador of Jamaica and for contribution to the international film industry.» According to the  Ralph was one of 143 notable Jamaicans that the ceremony honored, including five-time World Champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, recording artist Agent Sasco, renowned jazz pianist Monty Alexander and others.«Well, it is now official! I am The Honourable Sheryl Lee Ralph OJ,» Ralph wrote in her caption. «Warrior Woman!»Ralph's  co-star, Lisa Ann Walter, congratulated her on the post, writing, «Absolute Legend.

Sam Smith has announced their fourth studio album ‘Gloria’.The record, which follows on from 2020’s ‘Love Goes’, is due for release on January 27, 2023 (pre-order/pre-save here). Its already been previewed by the Kim Petras-featuring single ‘Unholy’.Posting the official ‘Gloria’ cover art on social media, Smith said they were “overjoyed” to share details of the album.“I’m feeling overwhelmed and emotional as I start to let go of ‘Gloria’ and hand this work over to you,” the singer explained.“It has been magical in every way to make this piece of music and by giving this record to you I am giving you part of my heart and soul.

Oritse Williams had to delay his wedding in Jamaica after the venue was hit by a storm. The JLS star tied the knot with Kazz Kumar on the Caribbean island, choosing a resort in Montego Bay for their sunset nuptials - however, the wedding was thrown into doubt after a huge thunder storm rolled in shortly before the 4pm sunset ceremony and lashed the coast with wind and rain. Kazz told Hello! magazine: "At 3.

The couple exchanged vows in front of five of their closest friends at boutique Zoëtry hotel on Jamaica's Montego Bay last month - and are planning a bigger religious ceremony next year.  First pictures from the big day showed Kazz, 37,looking beautiful for her big day as she donned an embellished lace gown with sheer panels.  Oritsé, 35, also opted to wear white, donning a linen suit and sandals for the beachside ceremony.

Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor Grammy and Oscar winning singer-songwriter Sam Smith has announced their fourth studio album, “Gloria,” will be released on January 27, 2023 via Capitol Records. Made with longtime collaborators Jimmy Napes, Stargate and Max Martin stablemate Ilya, the album is described in the announcement as “not only a creative revelation but something of a personal revolution for the celebrated artist. Lyrically, the subjects dive deep and wide, into contemporary narratives around sex, lies, passion, self-expression and imperfection.” Smith says, “It feels like emotional, sexual and spiritual liberation. It was beautiful, with this album, to sing freely again. Oddly, it feels like my first-ever record. And it feels like a coming of age.”

, made a foray into the world of vintage earlier this year, opting for a series of pre-loved pieces while in March. But today, the royal arguably stepped out in her best vintage look to date, in the form of a Chanel tweed jacket in cobalt blue, dating back to 1995.You can’t go wrong with vintage .

the British actor Charlie Hunnam, best known as Jax in the crime drama Sons of Anarchy. When the rights were originally sold to Warner Brothers in 2004, following a $2m bidding war, Roberts’s protagonist, Lin, was to be played by Johnny Depp, who the author personally chose because of Depp’s love of the book. (The pair remain friends.

Gwen Stefani is ready to bring the right temperature to season 22 of ! The Battle Rounds kick off on Monday, and that means it's celeb advisor time — and Sean Paul is here to help Team Gwen!«It reminds me of myself,» Sean told ET of working with the aspiring stars when the pair sat down to discuss the Battles. «You know, when I see them as youngsters and they're getting into the game, their eyes are all wide open. They're ready.»«They're the ones that are winning,» Gwen agreed.

Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor Sault, the intentionally shadowy British R&B outfit led by Little Simz/ Michael Kiwanuka/ Adele producer Inflo, are back with a new EP called “Angel” — which is actually a single 10-minute song that is more like three different songs and a spoken-word passage combined into one. While details on the release are slim (as always with this group), presumably an album is not far behind. Not surprisingly, the new release is different from virtually everything the innovative R&B group has released in the past. “Angel” starts off like a power-trio version of a Bob Marley song, with a male reggae vocalist — apparently Jamaican singer Chronixx, who is credited on the song along with Inflo and British singer Jack Penate — singing over a jazzy drumbeat and a repetitive lead guitar hook. But after three minutes, the song stops and shifts into a piano-led ballad, with Chronixx continuing on theme about Zion, but with a gorgeous soulful chorus backing him. A spoken word passage then follows, and the song concludes with what is basically a third song, a gentle acoustic song that fades out with a “Soul Rebel” chorus.

SAULT have finally returned with a brand new single dubbed ‘Angel’. Check it out below.Clocking in at just over 10 minutes in length, ‘Angel’ is produced by SAULT frontman Inflo –  who begins by delivering an upbeat sound before slowing things down just before the halfway mark.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer After debuting eight new original holiday movies in 2021, BET+ is getting even more into the seasonal spirit this year with 10 more titles rolling out beginning Nov. 3, Variety has learned exclusively. The 2022 slate features films starring Ne-Yo, Sereyah, Romeo Miller, LeToya Luckett and LaLa Milan, as well as returning BET+ holiday movie staples like Jasmine Guy, Terrence Carson and Dorien Wilson. The titles come from directors and writers including Victoria Rowell (who also appears in “A Christmas Gift”), Robin Givens, Bree West and Patricia Cuffie Jones. “We’re committed to bringing quality Black stories to the screen and the holidays are no exception,” BET+ executive vice president and general manager Devin Griffin said. “Year after year, our members devour holiday programming; in fact, our original holiday films continue to out-perform, which is why we’re committed to growing our investment in this area of the service. But it’s not just about meeting demand, it’s also about authenticity. Our cast and crews are a powerhouse of Black excellence from creatives behind the camera like Victoria Rowell, Robin Givens and Patricia Cuffie Jones to the incredible performances of talent like Ne-Yo, Serayah, Romeo Miller, Dorien Wilson and Jasmine Guy, to name a few. With a weekly rollout of content come November, we’re excited to help our members celebrate and enjoy the holidays all season long.”

A book inspired by a Salford mum’s dad who came to the country as part of the Windrush generation has been adapted into a play. Elayne Ogbeta’s father, Ashley Malcolm, would regale the family with tales about the great Anansi.

Dua Lipa may have been linked to different men since her 2021 from ex-boyfriend Anwar Hadid, Bella and Gigi Hadid's younger brother, but the star maintains she is currently single.MORE: Trevor Noah leaving The Daily Show after seven yearsShe sparked a wave of rumors about her relationship status after being spotted on an apparent date with The Daily Show host Trevor Noah in New York City, as they were photographed embracing one another after having dinner at Miss Lily's, a Jamaican hotspot in downtown Manhattan.However, she later took to her podcast to clarify where she stands as far as any romantic interests or commitments.WATCH: Dua Lipa shows off her sunkissed glow in tiny hotpantsMORE: Dua Lipa is a Y2K dream in glossy low-waisted trousers and an ultra-fluffy handbagOn the latest episode of her iHeartRadio podcast, Dua Lipa: At Your Service, she engaged in a conversation about her love life with fellow singer Charlie XCX."For me, this is the first year I've not been in a relationship for a very long time," she admitted.She added that the change has been a rather refreshing and welcomed one, maintaining that: "It's been really great to just be alone and only think about myself and kind of be quite selfish." The star has been spending time in New York City since touring in Europe at the end of the summerThe Levitating hitmaker explained that she "never really had the opportunity" to focus on herself in recent years, involved in relationships as well as her massively successful music career.MORE: Dua Lipa stuns in glamorous plunging gown in ParisMORE: Dua Lipa sparks envy with sun-kissed glow and dazzling rhinestone lookStill, despite taking advantage of being single and relishing in her current relationship status, she

Tour life! Sean Kingston has been traveling from city to city performing — and he exclusively invited Us Weekly to see what his routine is like.

Kirsten Dunst and her new husband Jesse Plemons, 34, were spotted as they said their goodbyes to friends after grabbing a late dinner at San Vicente Bungalows in West Hollywood on Saturday.The newlyweds appeared to be enjoying some time off from their parenting duties as they were not seen with either of their sons. It comes after the couple, who have been together for six years in total, tied the knot in Jamaica in July. Power couple: Kirsten Dunst, 40, and her new husband Jesse Plemons, 34, said their goodbyes to friends after a late lunch in West Hollywood on SaturdayThe Marie Antoinette star, 40, wowed in a darling black ensemble with gold embroidery and black shoes.The Screen Actors Guild Awards winner's blonde hair was parted to the side and fell naturally with a bit of a flip.  The Irishman actor, 34, meanwhile looked handsome and casual in a green jacket, black jeans and converse. The A list actors share two sons together: four-year-old Ennis and one-year-old James Plemons.

Dua Lipa insists she is single and says she loves being “alone” and “quite selfish”. The singer, 27, made the declaration following rumours she’s dating her TV host friend Trevor Noah, 38, after the pair were last week spotted having dinner together. Dua said on the new episode of her iHeartRadio podcast, ‘Dua Lipa: At Your Service’: “For me, this is the first year I’ve not been in a relationship for a very long time.

A couple of months ago Nicki Minaj remixed Jamaican dancehall artist Skeng's "Likke Miss" and promptly got quite mad when YouTube put an age restriction on the accompanying video. Today Minaj returns with a an updated version of the track (yes, a remix of the remix) with a host of guests from across the dancehall and rap diaspora.

Alison Hammond has revealed she is part Scottish after embarking on a road trip to discover her family history for an ITV show which aired last night.

Michele Amabile Angermiller British playwright, composer, songwriter actor and singer Noel Coward may have been among the first multi-hyphenates and an influencer long before there were such concepts. Coward died in 1973 at the age of 73 and will be remembered on the 50th anniversary his death with a new documentary, “Mad About The Boy — The Noel Coward Story,” due out in 2023. Contributing a cover of the title song, which was first released in 1932, is Adam Lambert, whose version — produced by Amanda Ghost and Johnny Coffer — is due out on Oct. 7. The former “American Idol” finalist and touring vocalist in Queen called Coward “an inspiration.” A committed bachelor and a gay man, Coward was the ultimate socialite who was known for his lively and spirited parties — which included such guests as the Queen Mother. Knighted in 1970, he received a Tony Award that same year. Among his stage and screen credits are “Brief Encounter,” “Blithe Spirit” and “Private Lives.”

Alex Scott's dad Tony has denied that he was ever violent to Alex or her mum Carol after she made a series of claims about him.The 37-year-old has been left in tears during multiple interviews recently as she relives her traumatic childhood through her new autobiography.Yesterday, she received a hug from Holly Willoughby after she struggled to speak about her past on the This Morning sofa.Alex has alleged that she, her mum and brother Ronnie "lived in fear" as her dad Tony was abuse towards her mum during her childhood.She also claimed that she felt "locked in" at her home, which she described as a "toxic environment".On Steven Barlett's podcast, The Diary of A CEO, the presenter recalled a moment she heard her dad beating her mum.Andie MacDowell's 'painful' divorce from high school sweetheartAlex said her mum refused to get him a drink while they were at a party and "knew what was coming" when they got home.She said: "As soon as everybody leaves that night, he doesn't forget, so then we all know what's going to happen.That was the hardest night."My mum is trying to survive for her kids and then I'm in a room listening to everything go on and just hoping she's alive."She went on to say mum will discover how she and her brother felt during that time in her book.The former Lioness also called her dad, who left the home when she was seven, as "controlling, violent" and "stupidly cruel".Speaking to the Mail Online, Alex's dad Tony said he has "no idea" why she was portraying him in such a way. "I was raised in a strict but loving Jamaican family and Alex should know what they are like. I taught her discipline, I did a lot to help her," he added. "Perhaps she is judging me by today's standards, I don't know.

Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst has confirmed that Tom Lawrence is set to join John Souttar on the injury list that won't see a return until December at least.