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South China Morning Post
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Who is Rita Ora's mum, Vera Ora? The psychiatrist inspired the singer's duet with Keith Urban, survived breast cancer, and once modelled for a swimwear line by Amoena
Pop songstress Rita Ora 's mother, Vera Ora, seems to have found the fountain of youth. Earlier this week, Vera posted a photograph of herself in Italy for Formula One's Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix 2025 – proudly wearing Adidas Originals, which her daughter had collaborated with for a collection. She's not afraid to try unexpected fashion: last year, the 61-year-old joined her daughter for the MTV EMAs, looking stunning in a classic black and white pantsuit on the red carpet. Rita Ora's mother, Vera Ora, looked stellar in a chic pantsuit at the MTV EMAs last year. Photo: @veraora/Instagram Advertisement The singer, who is married to New Zealand director Taika Waititi , is known for her fashion flair – and seeing her mum's modelling prowess, that's hardly surprising. But Vera Ora's real profession is far from the runway. So, what do we know about the glamorous Vera Ora, whom Rita considers her role model, and who inspired her duet with country singer Keith Urban , 'Shape of Me'? What's her background? Rita Ora's parents Vera and Besnik were refugees from Kosovo who fled to the UK. Photo: @veraora/Instagram Rita Ora's mother Vera Ora is an Albanian hailing from Kosovo. She emigrated to England with her husband, Besnik Sahatçiu Ora, and their daughters Elena and Rita, before war broke out in the former Yugoslavia. The couple put down roots in London's Notting Hill district and later welcomed their only son, Don, into the family. She's a psychiatrist Rita Ora's mother, Vera Ora, is a psychiatrist. Photo: @veraora/Instagram
Metro
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Maya Jama and Ruben Dias flaunt hot new romance with PDA-packed lunch date
It seems Maya Jama is officially done hiding her hot new romance, as she's gone public with boyfriend Ruben Dias. The Love Island host, 30, and Portuguese footballer, 28, were first linked in November last year after meeting at the MTV EMAs in Manchester. Having recently gone Instagram official, the couple put on a very lovey-dovey display on their latest lunch date, clearly not fussed about prying eyes. Stepping out for a meal at a riverside eatery in West London, they couldn't keep their eyes – or hands – off one another while tucking into a bite. In a public display of affection, Ruben, who plays for Manchester City, was ultra flirty with the brunette beauty, reaching over to stroke her face and grabbing her hand to kiss it. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. They also held hands across the table and stared into one another's eyes while chatting. They polished off their mains with ice cream before heading into a cab. Maya and Ruben dined at The Summerhouse, which is a fancy seafood restaurant. It is situated alongside the Grand Union Canal in Little Venice and is perfect for an al fresco lunch and refreshing beverage. Maya was her typically fashionable self, sporting a dark denim dress with a deep plunging neckline, which she paired with flip-flop heels. Meanwhile, her footie star boyfriend kept it casual in a baggy white tee and khaki chinos, adding a flashy pair of sunnies and sporty trainers. Speaking to The Sun after spotting the lovebirds out and about, an onlooker said: 'Maya and Ruben couldn't keep their hands to themselves over some food and ice cream. They flirted for hours.' Maya and Ruben have tried to keep their blossoming romance out of the spotlight for months, but it's safe to say they both look very content in one another's company now—has matchmaker Maya finally found The One? She's yet to speak about Ruben to the press, but did tell the Standard in November 2024, the same month she and Ruben crossed paths, that she was looking for her one true love. 'I am so happy right now, but the next person I meet I want to marry and have kids with, so obviously I'm feeling fussy,' she said. 'I've created such a nice life for myself alone, and I don't want anyone who's not going to add to that.' She added: 'I'm in this lovely bubble, and I don't want you unless you make me happy. If you're not, I kind of don't need you. 'One thing I've learned: some people are like, 'I'm lonely, I need someone.' But the mission in life is to make yourself happy, then find someone who brings something that matches that to the table.' Confirmation of her relationship with Ruben follows Maya's split from rapper Stormzy. The presenter first met the Vossi Bop hitmaker – real name Michael Ebenezer Kwadjo Omari Owuo Jr. – in October 2014, and they got together the following January. Maya and Stormzy, 31, split in 2020, and during an interview with Louis Theroux in 2022, the Big For Your Boots artist described the separation as his 'biggest mistake.' Much to the public's delight, they did get back together in 2023. Alas, it wasn't meant to last, and they amicably parted ways again last summer. Maya and Ben Simmons, 28, also famously enjoyed a whirlwind romance, which kicked off in the summer of 2021. It's believed they got engaged over Christmas a few months later. More Trending While neither party explicitly confirmed they were planning to tie the knot, Maya did not deny being engaged when quizzed by Mo Gilligan at the Brit Awards. After relocating to the States to be by her man's side, Maya and NBA player Ben called it quits in August 2022, and she returned to the UK. An insider claimed she was the one to call off the engagement, leaving both of them 'heartbroken'. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Molly-Mae Hague finally goes official with Tommy Fury after he says she's 'mine forever' MORE: Love Island's Jack Fincham fears being on medication for life after heartbreaking eating disorder MORE: Man City star blames 'dry pitch' in bizarre rant after shock Southampton draw
Scottish Sun
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Maya Jama's new boyfriend Ruben Dias makes first appearance on her Instagram as Stormzy reveals he's ‘met future wife'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MAYA Jama has confirmed her relationship with footballer Ruben Dias in a video shared to her social media. The Man City defender, 27, was seen sitting in the back of a cab with Love Island host Maya, as they drove off after having dinner together. 6 Maya Jama has confirmed her relationship with footballer Ruben Dias in a video shared to her social media Credit: Instagram 6 The video marks the first time that Maya has posted Ruben to her 3.2million Instagram followers Credit: Instagram 6 The couple had been for dinner Credit: Instagram 6 The 30-year-old has been dating her footballer beau after they met at an awards bash in November Credit: Getty Maya looked sensational with her hair in curls, while donning a glamorous makeup look. The couple had headed for an al-fresco dinner beforehand, with the TV star enjoying a negroni by the water, before snapping a photo of ducks swimming past. The video marks the first time that Maya has posted Ruben to her 3.2million Instagram followers. The 30-year-old has been dating her footballer beau after they met at an awards bash in November, but has kept their relationship under wraps until now. Recently, an exclusive video shared by The Sun showed the couple hugging in a bunker behind the goal at the Copper Box Arena, in East London. At one point the Portuguese pitch ace pulled her in for a hug, planting a smooch on her cheek and then rubbed her back. Later he playfully bites at the back of her neck. A source said: 'Maya and Ruben seemed very close, very loved up and were clearly very comfortable with each other. 'They were chatting to others around them but gravitated back to each other. They seem very happy with each other.' Ruben Dias and Maya Jama's romantic debut at Baller League match It was the first time the couple have been seen together in public since they began dating. Maya and Ruben were introduced at the MTV EMAs in Manchester in November, following the breakdown of her on-off relationship with rapper Stormzy last summer. Last month we told how she had introduced Dias to her mum Bernadette, with sources saying they were 'getting more serious'. She also revealed in March she was taking Portuguese lessons. It comes after Maya revealed how she dealt with Stormzy heartbreak, after they announced their shock break up last year - ten years after they first started dating. The pair first split in 2019 before reuniting in 2023 after a five-year break but in the end they decided to call it quits. The Love Island host had posted a lengthy message about their break-up revealing they had failed to make it work - and telling fans that they would remain friends. Now a year on Maya has revealed how she got herself through the breakup. Taking to her Instagram stories the brunette bombshell posted a snap of her in a music studio with UK rapper K-trap. The pair first split in 2019 before reuniting in 2023 after a five-year break but in the end they decided to call it quits. The Love Island host had posted a lengthy message about their break-up revealing they had failed to make it work - and telling fans that they would remain friends. Now a year on Maya has revealed how she got herself through the breakup. Taking to her Instagram stories the brunette bombshell posted a snap of her in a music studio with UK rapper K-trap. The post comes after Stormzy hinted he's off the market and ready to settle down on his new brand new track Sorry Rach!. The rapper dropped the song without warning and in the lyrics, suggests he wants to have a baby with his new partner. Adding that the mystery gal looks just like his two most recent exes, Maya Jama and US singer Victoria Monet, 36. He raps: 'I told the boys I think I met my wife. 'Baby if you have my baby then you're set for life.' Stormzy then adds: 'I think I've got a type, she's like the two before.' 6 Maya looked sensational in a summer dress for the outing Credit: mayajama/Instagram
Forbes
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Benson Boone Hits It Big With A New Top 10 Bestseller
Benson Boone's 'Mystical Magical' scores top 40 debuts on four U.K. charts, including two top 10 ... More entries, as anticipation for his next album builds. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 10: Benson Boone performs onstage during the MTV EMAs 2024 held at Co-op Live on November 10, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic) FilmMagic After hitting it big in 2024 with his debut album Fireworks and Rollerblades , which was largely backed by the global behemoth single 'Beautiful Things,' Benson Boone is fast approaching the release of his sophomore full-length. American Heart is scheduled to arrive in mid-June, and as the singer-songwriter plots a new tour, he's also pushing promotional tunes from the upcoming project. The latest single taken from his forthcoming effort has become a quick success in the United Kingdom. Boone proves once again that he is one of the hottest new names in the global music industry with a new quick smash. Boone's new single is titled 'Mystical Magical,' and it earns a very special debut on the charts in the U.K. this week. The tune opens on four rankings, thanks largely to a healthy sales sum — although fans in the country rushed to streaming platforms to listen to it as well. The tune launches inside the top 40 on each and every list on which it appears. It even manages to crack the top 10 on half of them. 'Mystical Magical' lands highest on the Official Singles Downloads chart, where it starts at No. 9. It also enters the loftiest tier on the Official Singles Sales chart, coming in at No. 10. Boone collects just his second top 10 hit on both the Official Singles Sales and Official Singles Downloads charts. His previous tune from the upcoming album, 'Sorry, I'm Here for Someone Else,' never managed to break into that lofty region. 'Beautiful Things,' however, became a massive sales winner, peaking in the runner-up rung on both lists. Benson Boone's Latest is a Streaming Win Too The recently-released 'Mystical Magical' also starts at No. 17 on the Official Singles chart, which ranks the most consumed songs in the country by blending both sales and streaming activity. Speaking of streams, Boone's latest offering is new at No. 35 on the Official Streaming chart. That tally ranks the most-played cuts on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music throughout the nation. While it just manages to become a top 40 hit as it arrives, it's clear that fans of the pop musician preferred to purchase the cut as soon as it became available. Benson Boone's Many Hit Singles Boone sees four of his tunes stand out as charting hits in the U.K. this week. As 'Mystical Magical' debuts, his previous single 'Sorry, I'm Here for Someone Else' appears on the same quartet of lists, rising on sales rankings, but otherwise keeping fairly steady. Two tracks from his debut full-length — 'Beautiful Things' and 'Slow It Down' — are still streaming well enough to appear on that respective roster. 'Beautiful Things' also lives on the three other tallies that both 'Mystical Magical' and 'Sorry, I'm Here for Someone Else' appear on. Amazingly, despite the fact that it's more than a year old, it's still outpacing the lead single from Boone's upcoming album.
Scottish Sun
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Watch as Maya Jama finally confirms Ruben Dias romance with kiss, cuddle and bite to neck at footy match
MAYA Jama and Ruben Dias kiss and cuddle to confirm their romance for the first time with a loved-up display. The Man City defender, 27, even cheekily bit the TV star's neck as they stood pitch side at a weekly Baller League match. 10 Maya Jama and Ruben Dias confirmed their romance for the first time Credit: Getty 10 The pair kissed and cuddled as they stood pitch side at a weekly Baller League match 10 The Man City defender even cheekily bit the TV host's neck 10 Maya cheered on City at Wembley on Sunday Credit: Click News and Media Love Island host Maya, 30, has been dating Ruben since they met at an awards bash in November but has kept their relationship under wraps until now. The Sun's exclusive video shows the couple hugging in a bunker behind the goal at the Copper Box Arena, in East London. At one point the Portuguese pitch ace pulls her in for a hug, planting a smooch on her cheek and then rubs her back. Later he playfully bites at the back of her neck. A source said: 'Maya and Ruben seemed very close, very loved up and were clearly very comfortable with each other. 'They were chatting to others around them but gravitated back to each other. They seem very happy with each other.' It is the first time the couple have been seen together in public since they began dating. Maya and Ruben were introduced at the MTV EMAs in Manchester in November, following the breakdown of her on-off relationship with rapper Stormzy last summer. Last month we told how she had introduced Dias to her mum Bernadette, with sources saying they were 'getting more serious'. She also revealed in March she was taking Portuguese lessons. MAYA Jama's romance with footballer Ruben Dias is hotting up - after she was introduced to his mum Bernadette The influencer-led Baller League sees former Premier League players, futsal players and celebrities face one another in 12 teams. Maya is among several celebrities backing the new-look football format. The TV host has teamed up with Swiss player Alisha Lehmann to lead MVPs United for the influencer-led football league. The likes of KSI and darts star Luke Littler also attended Monday's sport event. 10 The Portuguese pitch ace pulled Maya in for a hug 10 Maya was all smiles as she stood next to Ruben 10 The TV beauty has been dating the football star since they met at an awards bash in November 10 A source revealed: 'They seem very happy with each other' Credit: Click News and Media 10 Maya posted a picture online of the pair having lunch
