Floella Benjamin: Last News

Baroness Floella Benjamin got real about her tough childhood during a heartfelt chat on The One Show.The multi-talented star, who's not only an actress and author but also a life peer and MP, was there to chat with Alex Scott and Roman Kemp about her stage production, Coming To England, and her bestseller, What Are You Doing Here? She opened up about the play's deep roots in her own life, sharing some pretty tough memories from her early years. Floella had a rough start, being left behind when her parents exited the Caribbean to help rebuild post-war Britain, a fate shared by many kids of that era who ended up in children's homes.

Jorgie Porter had fans doing a double-take as she shared some loved-up snaps with her fiance Ollie Piotrowski. The Hollyoaks actress and her beau looked like the perfect couple as they attended the BAFTA Television Awards on Sunday (May 12).

BAFTA Fellowship recipient Baroness Floella Benjamin feels like she's finally "beaten all the challenges" as she looks back on her career and prepares to receive BAFTA's highest honour.The iconic presenter, 74, will accept her well-earned accolade at the glittering event held at London’s Royal Festival Hall on May 12, and hosted by Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan. “It’s wonderful that I’m being acknowledged in this way,” Lady Benjamin exclusively told OK! days before accepting her award. “But the best thing that’s happening is that everyone, the whole of the country, is pouring so much love into me, and this award means so much to them.

Angela Griffin has been a familiar face to TV viewers since she first made her name on Coronation Street in the early 90s. The talented star spent six years playing hairdresser Fiona Middleton and, post-cobbles, has carved out an impressive career on the small screen.

Princess RoyalIn a sea of regal robes and women in white, Anne stood out for many fashion fans, who loved her dark and dramatic military ensemble. She wore her Blues and Royals uniform with the dark green Thistle Mantle, which features a hand-embroidered gold badge and garter blue velvet hood. Viewers were also impressed that the 72-year-old former equestrian rode on horseback in the procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey.

Yesterday, the world watched on as King Charles III and Queen Camilla were officially crowned during their highly anticipated Coronation at Westminster Abbey. It was quite a spectacle to behold, not just for those heavily involved, but for the guests invited and everyone watching at home.The service itself was split into six segments: the recognition, the oath, the anointing, the investiture, the enthronement, and the homage.

Her 70-year reign was often characterised by servitude and a stiff upper lip, but the Queen still found great joy in the lighter side of life. Many of those who knew her best have paid tribute to her mischievous streak and sharp wit.

 David Bowie tried seducing her before she caught the admiring eye of his wife Angie.The former Play School presenter, 72, calimed she turned down a night of passion with the couple after they set their sights on her at their star-studded Christmas party in 1973.Baroness Floella claimed the Under Pressure singer, who was ‘at the height of his fame’ at the time, asked her: ‘Would you like to come upstairs with me? I want to offer you the world. ‘You can have anything you desire.’She adds that following the exchange, American actress, Angie, who had an open marriage with Bowie, propositioned her.Baroness Floella made the saucy revelations in her new book, What Are You Doing Here? My Autobiography, published earlier this month.She also reveals in the memoir that she has ‘joked ever since about the night I turned down David Bowie’.Floella was starring in Jesus Christ Superstar when a cast member who had worked as a backing singer of Bowie invited her to the party, which was held in Bowie and Angie’s Chelsea home that they shared with their son Duncan, now 51.Fellow guests included Sir Mick Jagger, Cat Stevens and Marc Bolan, which made Floella feel like ‘Alice in Wonderland’.She added in her book: ‘When David Bowie walked into the room, slim and charismatic, all eyes were drawn to him.

Can Black History be confined to just ONE month? No, it is abundant and relevant all year! Since 1987, October has been set aside to shine a light on unknown or “whitewashed” Black heroes of the past. As British Ghanaians, we, the founders of Afro Leads (@afro_leads) are happy to embrace this month and are honoured to share what Black history means to us.