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Dame Shirley Bassey has said she was more nervous receiving an honour from the King than singing for him as she picked up her latest royal award at Windsor Castle. The Welsh singer, 87, was made a Companion of Honour in the New Year Honours list for her services to music, having become a dame in the 1999 honours list. After receiving the award on Tuesday, Dame Shirley said it was her first time meeting Charles as King. She said: 'I think it's more nerve-racking to receive the award from him than to sing in front of him. I mean, it's new, different, whereas singing I've been doing since I was a child.'

For anyone wanting Italian food in London today, there are hundreds of venues to choose from. From what was Little Italy in Clerkenwell to the hub of Italian venues in Soho, the capital is awash with outlets serving pasta, pizza and other dishes. The history of Italian food and culture in the capital stretches back to the 19th century, when immigrant ice cream sellers (bottom right, an ice cream seller in 1877) flogged their wares on poverty-stricken streets. London's oldest delicatessen, Terroni of Clerkenwell (top right), which opened during the reign of Queen Victoria, is still trading today. As is the iconic Soho establishment Bar Italia (left, and inset recently), which was set up in 1949 to serve good coffee and act as a social hub for the capital's Italian community.

Ella Fitzgerald, who was born in Virginia in 1917, carved Cole Porter's and Harold Arlen's and Johnny Mercer's songs into history. As long as people have ears, she will be remembered for her role as long as they can remember.

There was a notable decline in the number of royal engagements six years ago. The reason was straightforward - half of the working royals were pregnant by the spring of 1963. Both the Queen and her sister Princess Margaret were expecting, as were their cousin Princess Alexandra and Katherine, the Duke of Kent's wife. It was a tabo for royal ladies to be seen in public during the second decade of pregnancy. The palace would release a statement announcing that either the Queen or one of her close female relatives 'would have no further public appearances' after a certain date.

Following Sunday's feared dance off, Angela Rippon became the eighth celebrity to be barred from Strictly Come Dancing 2023. After presenting the original version of the show, Come Dancing, in the Eighties and Nineties, during the Blackpool special on Saturday, the host, 79, returned to the seaside resort after staging the original version of the show, Come Dancing. Ella Fitzgerald and Angela's professional dance partner Kai Widdrington competed in the American Smooth to Tea for Two by Ella Fitzgerald, scoring 28 points out of a possible 40.

On Saturday night, Strictly Come Dancing returned to Blackpool's historic Tower Ballroom, with Angela Rippon experiencing a full circle moment. After hosting the original version of the show, Come Dancing, in the Eighties and Nineties, the television presenter, 79, took to the dancefloor with her partner Kai Widdrington. The pair performed the American Smooth to Tea for Two by Ella Fitzgerald, receiving 28 points out of a possible 40, despite fans' assertions that she never appears to be allowed any fast dances.

Some Strictly fans have been left irriated that one of the characters will get 'ethier dances' on the show ahead of Blackpool week. Many have taken to social media to confirm a fixation and favoritism after which dance Angela Rippon was chosen. Ella Fitzgerald will perform the American Smooth to Tea for Two, with many pointing out that she hasn't attempted any quick dances like a Salsa or Jive yet.

Cosmo's parents immigrated to London in 1964, just at the start of a swinging London. They bought a four-story terraced Georgian house in Islington, North London, for about £10,000. 'It was a complete dump that, under my parents' influence, became a vibrant dump with character,' he says. Fran Fran to his mother Fran in the living room and the kitchen to the right. Photographed inset: The demolished piano that once graced Cosmo's parents' wall is now on view at Tate Britain.

It's the year's most exciting book: an ex-public school student's confession of having an affair with his adoring 30-something Spanish tutor who was 17 years old.

According to Kate Wickers, the New York City neighborhood has 'travelled a long way' over the past century. 'Explore Harlem by day, and you'll have a tale on every street corner,' she says. Kate gives advice on the best things to do and see in Harlem, from dining at Sylvia's, the oldest of Harlem's soul food restaurants, to embarking on Harlem Heritage Tours to start excursions.

This week, the discovery of a fresco on the wall of a house in Pompeii's Roman city gave a new twist to culinary history. According to scientists, the painting in the city that was destroyed by a Mount Vesuvius eruption just over 2,000 years ago depicts "an ancestor of the Italian pizza." But pizza as we know it appeared in Naples just 14 miles away in the 18th century as the poor of the city's poor discovered a way to eat cheaply and quickly while on the go (left, an Italian pizza vendor depicted in 1825). Flatbreads with various toppings that could be enjoyed for any meal were sold on the street, a tradition that modern Italian authors described as 'disgusting.' In 1889, when Italy's Queen Margherita (inset), visiting Naples with her husband King Umberto I enjoyed one topped simply with soft white cheese, tomatoes, and basil, which had been named in her honor. However, it was in America that pizza's ascension to world dominance began, when immigrant Neapolitans took their culinary skills with them in the early 20th century. The Lombardi's (top right), the New York pizza restaurant that opened in 1905, has long claimed to be America's first pizzeria, although the deep-dish version (bottom right, at Pizzeria Uno, Chicago) first appeared in Chicago in the 1940s.

Although brides are likely to be jittering the night before their wedding, a royal bride-to-be could be excused for being more concerned than most because she is expected to be watched by millions around the world. Some people whisk themselves away to a posh hotel to relax, while others enjoy a pampering session prior to their grand entrance. Zara Tindall, husband-to-be Mike, was joined by her husband-to-be Mike for a cocktail party aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia for her last night as a single lady, while others took a more positive view. And there are those who have stayed up all night in disarray and confusion ahead of their wedding. Diana reportedly almost called off her wedding after - it is said - Charles told her the day before that he did not love her. Here's how the royal brides spent the night before the biggest day of all, from booking out a five-star hotel to breaking tradition by staying the night with their husband-to-be.

In a recent snapshot, hitmaker Shanice looked unrecognizable - 31 years after her top song I Love Your Smile came from a 31-year absence. She grinned in the picture shared on her Instagram, sporting red lipstick and long, wavy hair, as well as a fringe. In the music video for I Love Your Smile, the Nineties pop star, 49, once favored a short bob.

That’s two-time Grammy winner Samara Joy to you! On Sunday (February 5), Joy, a Bronx-born jazz and blues singer, was named Best New Artist at the 2023 Grammy Awards. Following the debut of Linger Awhile, her 2022 sophomore album with Verve Records, the 23-year-old artist received the career-making award after a standout year. The project earned her the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album.

The coveted Best New Artist award at the Grammys has the ability to catapult a little unknown if not entirely unknown artist to new heights. This achievement has changed the careers of several of the top musicians in history. Mariah Carey, Toni Braxton, Christina Aguilera, Maroon 5, Chance the Rapper, and Megan Thee Stallion have all won in this category, and their respective triumphs speak for themselves. An amazing ten artists are competing to be included in the illustrious list this year. Best New Artist is made up of Anitta, Omar Apollo, DOMi & JD Beck, Samara Joy, Latto, Mneskin, Muni Long, Tobe Nwigwe, Molly Tuttle, and Wet Leg, and they hail from around the globe. Who will make history? See the 2023 Grammy Awards on February 5 to see the stars. In the meantime, here's what you need to hear about the candidates.

This month, she will be performing in Lady Sings the Blues as part of the Sydney Festival. Prinnie Stevens spoke out about bigotry as a child and throughout her time in America. The 40-year-old explained that most Americans in the United States assumed she was an African-American, as her fellow bandmates, and that she would have to explain that she is actually Polynesian.

Jennifer Lopez rang in 2023 wearing a vintage Gucci gown from the pre-autumn 2017 series. It's safe to say she saved the best for last based on the theme of her Christmas wardrobe, which consisted entirely of dresses from the Milan-based fashion house. To bring her natural light and the lights decorating her house, the 53-year-old pop star selected the plunging style with its bow-shaped, gemstone-embellished brooch at the waist. The satin fuchsia halter to the black velvet skirt screamed for high octane glamour. Lopez piled on the glitzy accessories, including a diamond-encrusted tiger ring. Her dewy makeup complemented it beautifully, from her smoky eyeshadow to her frosted lip. Lopez's hair was styled into textured, bed-head waves, with pieces skimming her shoulders and chest to bring up her sultry neckline. Later in the evening, she took a selfie in a pair of translucent "2023" glasses, which she added to her Instagram reel, set to the sound of "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?" Ella Fitzgerald.

Hugh O'Leary has largely fallen out of the limelight, but as Prime Minister Liz Truss' new position, he will be thrust centrally into the spotlight. Throughout her first days as Prime Minister, the 48-year-old accountant has been seen by his wife's side, with the couple posing outside 10 Downing Street on yesterday. He's one of a select group of other husbands and fiancés who've stepped up to assist their influential allies, including Angela Merkel's husband Professor Joachim Sauer, who was notoriously shy and elusive, but he's nevertheless important to the former German Chancellor. Doug Emhoff, a high-powered entertainment prosecutor who brought home a total of $1 million before relocating to be with his wife Kamala Harris's side as Vice President of the United States. Here, FEMAIL showcases the support of some of the most influential women of the day.

On Monday, the TV actress, 64, announced that she and her partner tied the knot over the weekend on Instagram. After being in Connecticut together since March last year, she has known her mystery man for four years and the two became engaged in January.

Mattel has paid tribute to Walker by including her as the newest doll in Barbie's Inspiring Women Series. In the 19th century, the African American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and social activist made her fortune by launching a line of haircare products for black women. The unveiling of the historic doll coincides with the Black Business Month in August. Walker was born Sarah Breedlove in Delta, Louisiana, in 1867. In 1906, she took the name of her third husband, Charles Joseph Walker, and launched Madam C.J. Walker, one of the first black haircare products. She was a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance and a founding member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). In 1919, Walker died of kidney disease at the age of 51.

Elizabeth Green, the sister of billionaire businessman Sir Philip Green, wants the government to sort out electricity bills so people can avoid paying unnecessary money for gas and electricity. Not In The Script: The 73-year-old woman, who owned a restaurant in New York before the pandemic, has written a book about her upbringing and her brother's love with her brother. Donna Ferguson says she sold her former home in Crouch End, North London, for £1.3 million in 2020 and is now living off the capital and her state pension. Simon, Georgia, and Jacob, the mother of three grown-up children, is now looking for funding for a film based on her memoirs.

Salman Rushdie was planning to deliver a lecture on City Asylum, a Pittsburgh-based writers under threat of persecution as part of the Chautauqua Institution's continuing lecture series prior to being stabbed on stage. Rushdie was keen to meet with Henry Reese, co-founder and president of City of Asylum. Rushdie had delivered a address in 1997 that prompted Reese to found City of Asylum prior to his speaking engagement at the university, according to the organization.