SIR KENNETH OLISA: Why I, the Queen’s black Lord Lieutenant, do not believe the royals are racist

One of the most contentious claims made in Meghan Markle’s interview with Oprah Winfrey this week was that one about race. A member of the Royal Family is alleged to have raised questions or concerns about ‘how dark’ the skin of Meghan’s child might be. And the uproar that ensued has been deafening, with the word … Read more

Brandy joins Eve and Naturi Naughton in ABC’s new hip-hop pilot Queens where she’ll perform music

Brandy joins Eve and Naturi Naughton in ABC’s new hip-hop pilot Queens where she’ll perform new music By Brian Gallagher For Dailymail.com Published: 01:04 GMT, 9 March 2021 | Updated: 01:04 GMT, 9 March 2021 Brandy is heading back to the small screen, signing on for a new ABC pilot entitled Queens, set in the … Read more

The Queen’s Gambit to be adapted into a musical… as Netflix hit becomes an awards season favorite

The Queen’s Gambit is being adapted into a musical… as Netflix hit continues to dominate during awards season By Kelby Vera For Dailymail.com Published: 20:44 GMT, 8 March 2021 | Updated: 20:44 GMT, 8 March 2021 The Queen’s Gambit was one of 2020’s most talked about series, earning huge streaming numbers and rave reviews. And … Read more

Anya Taylor-Joy looks marvelous in Dior as she takes home Critics’ Choice award for Queen’s Gambit

Film nominations BEST PICTURE Da 5 Bloods (Netflix) Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (Netflix) Mank (Netflix) Minari (A24) News of the World (Universal Pictures) Nomadland (Searchlight Pictures) – WINNER One Night in Miami (Amazon Studios) Promising Young Woman (Focus Features) Sound of Metal (Amazon Studios) The Trial of the Chicago 7 (Netflix) BEST ACTOR Ben Affleck … Read more

Critics’ Choice Awards 2021: Anya Taylor Joy wins Best Actress gong for The Queen’s Gambit

Film nominations BEST PICTURE Da 5 Bloods (Netflix) Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (Netflix) Mank (Netflix) Minari (A24) News of the World (Universal Pictures) Nomadland (Searchlight Pictures) One Night in Miami (Amazon Studios) Promising Young Woman (Focus Features) Sound of Metal (Amazon Studios) The Trial of the Chicago 7 (Netflix) BEST ACTOR Ben Affleck – The … Read more

Commonwealth Day Celebration: The Queen’s words of hope ahead of Harry and Meghan interview

With a dash of Countryfile, a smattering of The Choir and more than a hint of 3pm on Christmas Day, this was not so much ‘A Celebration for Commonwealth Day’ – as BBC1 called it – as a genuine royal variety performance. We saw the Queen striding happily through Windsor Castle – talking about ‘selfless … Read more

Buoyant Queen’s issues words of hope ahead of Harry and Meghan’s interview, writes ROBERT HARDMAN 

With a dash of Countryfile, a smattering of The Choir and more than a hint of 3pm on Christmas Day, this was not so much ‘A Celebration for Commonwealth Day’ – as BBC1 called it – as a genuine royal variety performance. We saw the Queen striding happily through Windsor Castle – talking about ‘selfless … Read more

Queen’s Remembrance Day wreath rejection ‘wounded’ Prince Harry

Queen’s wreath rejection ‘wounded’ Harry: Friend reveals Duke was ‘deeply saddened’ that monarch blocked his Remembrance Day request to have tribute laid on his behalf at the Cenotaph One source said that the Duke of Sussex felt deeply wounded by the decision Prince Harry’s military work is one of ‘most important things to him’, a … Read more

PM of Caribbean nation accuses UK of ‘forgetting’ the Queen’s subjects 

Commonwealth asks Britain: Where are OUR injections? PM of Caribbean nation accuses UK of ‘forgetting’ the Queen’s subjects Premier of St Kitts and Nevis accused Britain of forgetting Queen’s subjects Just 3,509 on Caribbean island have received the vaccine from 43,000 adults Claims come ahead of Commonwealth Day celebrations tomorrow   By Glen Owen Political Editor … Read more

RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under queens are revealed at Mardi Gras

RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under is set to premiere later this year, only on Stan. And the 10 Australian and New Zealand contestants competing in the eight-part series were announced at Sydney’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade on Saturday. With host RuPaul Charles, drag icon Michelle Visage and Australian comedian Rhys Nicholson on the … Read more