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Ashley Thorpe has always wanted to know more about his heritage. During the early years of his adulthood he elected to do just that when he gave a sample of his DNA to the world's largest genealogy company to find out where his roots sprouted from.

A ­murder suspect in the Stephen Lawrence case was ­convicted of ­carrying a machete near the scene of the racist killing.

Sean Paul has spoken to NME about the next stage of his career, being a dancehall legend, and how he doesn’t plan to retire soon.Speaking to NME backstage ahead of his Wireless set last week (July 12), the Jamaican icon explained hiw every time he performed at the festival was “amazing feeling because to me wireless is the epitome of what’s happening right now”.Paul affirmed that he’s a legend of dancehall – a genre he described as “a son of reggae and a brother of hip-hop, a cousin of reggaeton and a cousin of afrobeats”.“It’s a mixture of music and , like our people in the Caribbean, very spicy. I’m proud of it and I’m glad to be someone who brings forth some of the new stuff.”The Kingston-born deejay said his mission throughout his career was to “emulate the big music [he] heard from Bob Marley, Super Cat, Shabba Ranks, Third World Band – all these greats” and “add to what they gave [him]”.Recently, many artists have sampled the ‘Diwali Riddim’ – an instrumental made by Steven “Lenky” Marsden and was popularised by Paul’s 2004 global hit ‘Get Busy’.

EXCLUSIVE: Starz‘s return to the Spartacus universe with House of Ashur poses the question: What if Ashur (Nick Tarabay) hadn’t died on Mount Vesuvius at the end of Spartacus: Vengeance and instead was gifted Batiatus’s Ludus in return for helping to kill Spartacus and end the slave rebellion?

Clive Myrie has openly declared he has "absolutely no regrets" about a significant choice he and his wife Catherine made together.

You might be a bit sceptical about skincare and health trends that originate from TikTok, but occasionally, a fad does emerge that ends up benefiting thousands of people who might have otherwise remained unaware of a specific product or health tip.Take sea moss for example.This trending algae is all over the video app right now, with 230k clips under the hashtag #seamoss. It's also been endorsed by celebs like Bella Hadid and Kim Kardashian, who credit it as their 'secret' weapon for radiant skin and increased energy. In fact, Bella is such a fan of the ingredient that she recently revealed she drinks a glass of it every morning.

Graham McTavish is headed back to Starz for a brand new series!

Gogglebox stars Julie and Tom Malone have been flooded with messages from their worried fans after being hit with a hurricane warning shortly after arriving on their latest sun-soaked holiday.

Strictly professional dancer Graziano Di Prima and his wife Giada are the picture of happiness, two years on from getting hitched in a gorgeous Italian wedding. Posing in our gorgeous shoot, which took place at the stunning Sandals Dunn's River resort in Jamaica, they couldn't be more loved up. Talking about their relationship with OK!, the couple addressed Strictly, which Graziano has been a fixture on since 2018, and the show's so-called 'curse.' In a defiant five-word statement, dancer Giada, told us that couples getting together through work isn't subject to the show.

At least six people have died in the Caribbean as Hurricane Beryl ripped through open waters as it made its way towards Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. The Category 5 storm is expected to hit Jamaica on today (July 3), having already made landfall in the southeast Caribbean.

Gogglebox stars Julie and Tom Malone have thanked fans for their concern as they issued an update from their holiday in Jamaica. The couple have been sharing updates on social media after they headed to the Caribbean earlier this week.

Gogglebox favourites Tom and Julie Malone have sent fans into a flurry of concern with their latest holiday update from Jamaica, where they're facing the wrath of Hurricane Beryl.The beloved telly couple, known for their candid comments from the sofa, took to Instagram to share the news that their tropical getaway has been overshadowed by the upgraded Category 5 storm.The Malones, who recently wrapped up filming for the show, were looking forward to some downtime but instead found themselves preparing for extreme weather.They reassured followers on Instagram, posting: "Chilling waiting for the calm before the storm. It's still beautiful and calm here at the moment but the hurricane has been upgraded to a category 5 .

Starz has set the main cast for the latest installment of the “Spartacus” Universe: Spartacus: House of Ashur, led by franchise star Nick Tarabay reprising the role of the titular Ashur. Production on the Steven S. DeKnight-led, 10-episode series is underway in New Zealand.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Starz hit the Television Critics Assn. press tour Thursday with a new tagline (“We’re All Adults Here”) and news on several new and returning series — including a greenlight for the yakker “Fat Joe Talks” (hosted by the “What’s Luv” hip-hop star) and news that it had acquired the U.S.

A Wilmslow couple whose dream holiday in the Caribbean was left in tatters after a Manchester Airport power outage and Storm Beryl wreaked havoc have hit out at TUI for a 'terrible' experience, saying they were forced to stay in a room 'reminiscent of a refugee camp'.

Kelly Bensimon is no longer saying, “I Do!”

Just four days before she was due to tie the knot with her fiance Scott Litner, Kelly Bensimon has called off the wedding. Kelly, who shot to fame on Real Housewives of New York, where she was a main cast member from seasons two through four and made guest appearances in seasons six and seven, got engaged to Scott on 4 July, 2023. He popped the question during a romantic getaway to Lake Geneva in Wisconsin.

Kelly Bensimon just called off her wedding, but first she was in the Caribbean for a girls weekend with her daughters.

If you're a fan of Kate Middleton's style, you'll know that the Royal is partial to pearl accessories. She recently donned a pair of Cassandra Goad pearl earrings at the Trooping the Colour, but the exact set she wore comes with a hefty price tag of over £5,000. For those looking for a more budget-friendly option, the Princess of Wales has also been spotted wearing the Cha Cha earrings by Denmark-based jeweller Maria Black.These gold-plated pearl hoop earrings usually retail for £145, but we've found them on sale at Farfetch for £102 here.

Remy Ma has opened up about her son being arrested and charged for the first-degree murder of a 47-year-old.According to ABC 7 Chicago, the Bronx rap icon’s son – 23-year-old JaySon Scott was arrested on Tuesday (June 18) for the June 2021 murder of Darius Guillebeaux in Queens, New York.According to the New York Police Department, Scott and 22-year-old Richard Swygert allegedly shot Guillebeaux to death. On June 7, 2021, Guillebeaux was found before 1pm with various gunshot wounds to the head and the chest.

Rapper Remy Ma‘s son has been arrested and charged with first degree murder.