News about Shirley Bassey

Dame Shirley Bassey wowed fans with her youthful looks after being made a Companion of Honour at Windsor Castle yesterday.  She admitted that she was more nervous to accept the accolade than she's been about singing for the Royal Family - and even forgot to curtsy to King Charles due to her nerves. But at 87 years old, her ageless style shone through as she posed alongside her 69-year-old daughter Sharon, grandson Sebastian, and great-granddaughter Sofia (pictured right). Dame Bassey (pictured inset in 1999 and left in 1964) often says she also feels younger than her age and that in her mind she is '29'. 

Britain's richest gypsy has a fortune worth £947million, according to the Sunday Times Rich List, but he told MailOnline his net worth is now into 10 figures thanks to his business interests - having quit Britain to move to Monte Carlo. Best, 54, places the blame for his departure squarely at the feet of the government - with his personal and business tax affairs having been the subject of dozens of HMRC enquiries in recent years. He says the UK is full of gypsy stars who have hidden their identities because of the historical stigma associated with the travelling community - and expects more of them to reveal themselves as being part of the gypsy community.

Britain's richest gypsy, Alfie Best, spoke exclusively with MailOnline about his departure to Monaco and why he would never move back to 'broken Britain'. In just over two decades he has built an empire of more than 100 mobile home sites from Scotland to Cornwall with 16,000 residents and a staff of 400. Annual profits are £70m a year and the success catapulted him into the Sunday Times rich list as one of Britain's most successful businessman. He revealed that he will never pay UK income tax again as long as he lives, potentially saving himself millions of pounds.

ExCLUSIVE: Canvey Island, Essex, was once a burgeoning tourist industry. Edwin Starr, Freddie Mercury, Tommy Cooper, and Shirley Bassey were among the island's daytrippers who delighted crowds of daytrippers, including Edwin Starr, Freddie Mercury, Tommy Cooper, and Shirley Bassey. But years later, Canvey's star has faded and 'forgotten' locals have slammed it as a 'crime-ridden hellhole' with "no soul." Although the town's lively crowds thronged on its amusement laden streets and flocked to its beaches, empty buildings now dominate the seafront.

Here are 100 films that I believe every person should see at least once in their lifetime, and all of them should make you laugh, cry, gasp, or think. In some instances, perhaps all four are present. I hope my list would bring you some good cinematic treats, or better still, introduce you to them. Happy viewing!

DIRECTIVITY: Roupell Street, which is essentially unchanged from its 1820s roots, is buried in a trench between the tower blocks crowding Waterloo station, where its residents have dragged in and refused to bow down to pressures that they say could have destroyed the road without their fighting spirit. However, one of the troubled neighbors' beloved Grade II listed terraced houses is gutted from the inside as new wealthy homeowners abandon their historic roots in favour of cinema rooms and massive basements. And now they're concerned that new council plans to demolish parking spaces in favour of mini parklets in a misguided green scheme, which may lead to chaos in their way of life.

Dame Shirley Bassey has been included in the New Year Honours list alongside Emilia Clarke and Paul Hollywood. The vocal powerhouse's legacy is expected to last another century after being named as a Companion of Honour - a title given to legendary figures such as Dame Maggie Smith and Sir Paul McCartney. The award honors achievements that will be remembered in 100 years' and is limited to only 65 living members. The crooner has come a long way since her humble roots in Tiger Bay, Cardiff, and performing in London bars and clubs. Shirley Bassey's career is chronicled in this article by MailOnline.

The Samaritan trained railway worker (pictured) from London admitted to finding his MBE title "difficult to digest" when speaking with the hosts of This Morning. Engaging with the at-risk individual is the first step, Rizwan said. It's about participation and wanting to do it with an open heart.' Start a conversation and start a small talk, boosting the person's confidence, which I think is the most important thing.' During a press conference at Admiralty House in London, Rizwan was pictured right. (This Morning, right) Rizwan is shown on right and inset is inset.)

In today's New Year's Honours, parents who turned the agony of losing their children into movements for justice. Diana Parkes (inset right) said it was 'bittersweet' to be named a CBE for her unyielding service after her daughter Joanna Simpson (right) was killed by an intimate ex-partner. Ian Russell (inset left) who said that his 14-year-old daughter Molly (left) would be'very proud' of her family's history. Following her suicide, he was awarded an MBE for his online security campaign.

Craig Revel Horwood has confirmed that he will celebrate his lavish wedding by the lake in his garden, with A-Listers including Queen Camilla, Shirley Bassey, and Alison Hammond receiving an invitation. Jonathan Myring, 36, will marry his fiancé Jonathan Myring, 36, in August 2025 after postponing the event three times since 2022 due to work commitments and unfinished works on their house. 'All booked in for August 2025.' We have the wedding planner sorted, the lady who is likely to marry us (and maybe will also sing),' he told Best magazine.

In a very different way to how he has commemorated his big day in the past, the King would celebrate his 75th birthday by visiting a surplus food distribution center. The King may also hold a small family dinner at Clarence House, but the deliberately low-key style of his schedule reveals how much his life has changed from flashy young Prince to modern king. And his centuries remind how much Britain has changed in his lifetime as well.

Now and Then, the Beatle's 'new' single, has sparked a lot of curiosity. This is however nothing to the ferocious that arose in June 1965, when the Fab Four were given MBEs by the Queen in the Birthday Honours list. In what was dubbed the monarch's first 'Pop Honours,' less than three years since the group's debut single, Love Me Do, the group was king of the charts.' The palace was knee-deep in letters of complaint, as former brigadiers puffed and puffed. In protest, several respected recipients received their MBEs.

A growing number of brands are finally sliding an attractive green option into our knicker drawers and the latest batch is closer to the pretty little things you might find at La Perla or Coco de Mer (though for significantly less cash! (askeptic, nay)

Behind the scenes, there are rumors that Russia, the world's largest diamond producer, is dealing with trade restrictions by offering its products cheaper elsewhere, driving prices lower across the board. However, there are also cultural factors that contributed to the downturn: associating diamonds with marriage is backfiring, considering that fewer couples are engaged in marriage.

Angela Rippon, the longest ever contestant to appear on the BBC ballroom show, made history this weekend. Kai Widdingtron, 78, the presenter of the original version of the program, has been partnered with professional dancer Kai Widdingtron. Angela and Kai performed the Cha Cha Cha to Shirley Bassey's version of the Pink! Get the Party Started and Received 28 points out of 40.

The 'Diamonds Are Forever Martini' is the world's most expensive cocktail, selling at $18,963.82 (£14,876.17). The cocktail is made with chilled Absolut Elyx vodka and a dash of fresh lime juice, inspired by the 1971 James Bond film of the same name. However, it's the third component that makes this decadent cocktail so costly.

Claude Palmero, the country's top financial advisor who took the reins of the principality after his father Prince Rainier III's death in 2005, and Laurent Anselmi, bottom center left), have both been fired by the 65-year-old prince (top center with Princess Charlene), who sacked him following his father Prince Rainier III's death in 2005. Albert's sudden resignation came as a result of an anonymous website's ferocious allegations of widespread mismanagement in the Mediterranean country's super-rich super-rich region. The website 'Les Dossiers du Rocher' appeared in late 2021 and threatened not only Palmero and Anselmi, but also other well-known figures close to the prince, such as lawyer Thierry Lacoste (bottom center right) and president of the principality's supreme court Didier Linotte (bottom right). These men, also known as the G4, were accused of orchestrating misconduct involving multimillion-euro property deals, which the four men vehemently refute. The allegations sparked a slew of civil litigation as well as a criminal investigation. Albert tries to project a calm and confident life in Monaco, but he has been dogged with numerous scandals, particularly around his love life and apparently unhappy marriage.

For those people, living like a princess is something only dreams are made of. However, a trip to a fairytale castle may not be so difficult. Many of Europe's most popular castles are now hotels, with some costing extravagantly for a night of luxury. However, there are some that won't break the bank. So whether your budget is £120 or £1,000 per night, there is a castle waiting for you to visit.

Leighton Denny (left), a makeup artist whose clients have included Moss, Penelope Cruz, Joan Collins, Adele, and Shirley Bassey, discovered the dampness at the house he bought in Chiswick, London in 2015. He sued Kam Babaee (right), the high-end property developer who supervised the project and who has been seen at Boris Johnson and James Candy's appearances at the High Court. Despite being brand new, Mr Denny, who received an MBE for services to the beauty industry in 2014, reported that "significant flaws caused dampness and impacted the property's (inset) fitness for habitation.' Judge Richard Pearce awarded Mr Denny £549,773.90 damages for the leak, plus £180,000 on account of his court costs bill from Mr Babaee and his development company K10 Developments Ltd.

Glastonbury 2023 is drawing near, and the Arctic Monkeys are poised to take the spotlight. The Sheffield rock band are no strangers to the Glasto stage, and they've appeared twice before. The band will return to Worthy Farm, headlining ahead of their due-to-release album 'The Car'. Here's what you need to hear about the Arctic Monkeys, 2023, Glastonbury, 2023.

Angelo Badalamenti, the well-known David Lynch composer known for his compositions on Blue Velvet, Twin Peaks, and Mulholland Drive, has died at the age of 85. Badalamenti died of natural causes on Sunday and was surrounded by his family at his Lincoln Park, New Jersey, according to his niece Frances Badalamenti of The Hollywood Reporter. Badalamenti had previously been known for writing songs by Nina Simone, Shirley Bassey, Nancy Wilson, David Bowie, Paul McCartney, and Liza Minnelli, as well as others for Inside the Actors Studio and the Barcelona Summer Olympics.

On US show Dancing With The Stars, Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas has been 'lined up to replace Len Goodman.' It was announced on Monday that Dancing with the Stars' 31st season would begin next week. Len Goodman, the show's long-serving head judge, was dismissed from the show on Monday. Shirley Bassey, who has been the lead on Strictly Come Daley since 2017, will almost be playing the role as she would be a 'great addition' to the panel across the pond, according to The Sun.

Geri Horner performed a slew of snaps alongside Dame Shirley Bassey and Hugh Grant from her star-studded 50th birthday party on Saturday night. Ginger Spice planned her party for September but decided against it due to the Queen's death. Shirley, who was partying with her nemesis Shirley, who said she had made her 'dream come true' by attending her birthday bash this weekend.

Dame Shirley Bassey chose not to attend the Queen's Platinum Jubilee concert because she did not want to share the lime light with Sir Tom Jones, according to him. Sir Tom, 82, said the event's promoters wanted him to perform solo and then in a duet with fellow Welsh superstar Dame Shirley, 85. However, she said she had impliedly said: 'If I don't have my own spot, I'm not going to do it.' Sir Tom, who also revealed that he will have another hip surgery, said his decision was 'fair enough.'