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Scottish Sun
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Maya Jama shares sweet video with rarely seen Scottish grandad on family holiday
The telly favourite even gave a Scottish accent a go SCOTS ROOTS Maya Jama shares sweet video with rarely seen Scottish grandad on family holiday Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MAYA Jama shared a sweet clip with her rarely-seen Scots grandad while soaking up the sun in Thailand. The Bristol-born Love Island host, 30, posted the TikTok video from a plush hotel where she enjoyed a luxury getaway with her family last month. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 2 Maya Jama shared a cute video with her Scots grandad on TikTok Credit: TIKTOK 2 He comes from Dollar in Clackmannanshire Credit: TIKTOK In the cheeky clip, Maya cleared up any confusion about her roots as she chatted with her grandad, who proudly comes from Dollar, Clackmannanshire. The telly favourite even gave a Scottish accent a go - much to the delight of her fans. Maya said: "Everyone was asking if my grandad's Scottish. Yes, he is. Look!" She turned the camera to her grandad, who wasted no time shutting down any doubts, saying: "Listen you lot, I'll tell you once and I won't tell you again. I'm f*****g Scottish, right? So no more f*****g b******t." Maya added: "And he's from Dollar in Scotland. All I remember about Dollar is that there were loads of hills. Loads and loads of hills. The people were lovely over there. Loads of glens and castles." The pair kept the banter going, with Maya giving a half-decent Scottish accent a shot, saying: "Too right, aye a f*****g castle. Aye man, I canny even f*****g stand it." She then jokingly asked her grandad about his kilt, quipping: "I want to borrow that kilt." Fans flooded the comments to praise Maya's attempt at the Scottish lingo. One wrote: "Your accent is brilliant!" Another added: "The Scottish accent sounds good on you." Maya Jama looks incredible as she dives in the sea in thong bikini We previously told how Maya, who's dating Manchester City star Ruben Dias, admitted she has a soft spot for Scotland. She even revealed that she supports Scotland during major football tournaments. Last year, a snap of Maya sporting a Rangers top gifted by her Glaswegian pals was shared online by a fan. A Gers fan posted the pic of Maya rocking the kit, which she revealed was given to her as a birthday present by friends in Glasgow.
USA Today
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Love reading about love? Try these new romance books this summer
Love reading about love? Try these new romance books this summer Romance readers have had no shortage of books to devour this year, with new releases from favorite authors and new obsessions. Already, fans have flocked to read 'Great Big Beautiful Life' by Emily Henry, 'Flirting Lessons' by Jasmine Guillory, 'Summer in the City' by Alex Aster, 'Wild and Wrangled' by Lyla Sage and 'Scythe & Sparrow' by Brynne Weaver. The pool of heartwarming (and often steamy) stories is only getting bigger as we dip into summer. Marie Rutkoski's 'Ordinary Love' (June 10) shows love is anything but simple when two high school lovers run into each other as adults. Danica Nava's 'Love is a War Song' (July 22) follows a disgraced pop star and grumpy ranch hand while Brigitte Knightley's romantasy 'The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy' (July 8) introduces a new enemies-to-lovers couple. Then there are new installments in beloved series, including 'Worth Fighting For' by Jesse Q. Sutanto (out now from the Meant To Be series), 'Rewind It Back' by Liz Tomforde (out now from the Windy City series). Jane L. Rosen's 'Songs of Summer' (out now from The Fire Island trilogy) and Simone Soltani's 'Ride with Me' (out now from Lights Out series). Here are 10 more romance novels we're excited to swoon over: 'The Love Haters' by Katherine Center (out now) Video producer Katie is faced with a choice: lose her job, or take a gig profiling Hutch, a Coast Guard rescue swimmer (and the hottest man ever). It seems like an easy choice — only Katie can't swim. She and coworker Cole (Hutch's brother and rival, BTW) head to Key West, where Katie quickly finds herself in uncharted waters in more ways than one. 'Problematic Summer Romance' by Ali Hazelwood (out now) Not even four months after publishing her last USA TODAY bestseller, "Deep End," Ali Hazelwood is returning with another steamy romance. Maya is 23 and a struggling grad student while Connor is 38 and a successful biotech businessman. He's also Maya's brother's best friend, and the crush Maya can't get out of her head. Their age gap is problematic and they both know it. But when Maya's brother sets his wedding in Italy, Maya and Connor are forced to acknowledge that the attraction between them isn't going away. 'Till Summer Do Us Part' by Meghan Quinn (out now) Scottie Price just started a new job and she's the only woman on the team. In a desperate attempt to impress her boss, she pretends to be married just like everyone else she works with. When she has to manifest a husband, her best friend provides a solution: Her millionaire brother who's obsessed with improv. Wilder Wells teaches Scottie the main rule of improv - always say yes – and agrees to go along on an eight-day trip with Scottie and all her co-workers. What could go wrong? 'It's A Love Story' by Annabel Monaghan (out now) It's a forced proximity romance! Child TV star-turned-Hollywood producer Jane is working hard to be taken seriously in her career. In an attempt to get her first project greenlit, she promises to include an original song by pop icon Jack Quinlan, who just so happens to be the guy she hasn't seen since he gave Jane her first kiss two decades ago. To convince him, she begrudgingly enlists the help of pretentious cinematographer Dan, who has a connection to the musician. But can Jane survive a week staying in close quarters in Dan's hometown? 'My Best Friend's Honeymoon' by Meryl Wilsner (out now) The author of 'Cleat Cute' and 'Mistakes Were Made' returns with a spicy romance about two lifelong best friends who find love when they go on an unexpected trip. After Elsie Hoffman breaks off her engagement to her college boyfriend, she takes her best friend on her nonrefundable honeymoon vacation. Ginny Holtz has been in love with Elsie for almost 15 years, and they take the trip as an opportunity to help Elsie find out what happiness means to her. Only Ginny never expected Elsie's happily ever after involved them. 'One Golden Summer' by Carley Fortune (out now) When Alice was 17, she spent one magical summer at her grandmother's lake cottage. A budding photographer, her teenage self snapped a photo of three teenagers on a speedboat. Fast forward to adulthood, Alice takes photos for a living. But she's been hiding behind the lens and now wants more for herself. She heads back to the cottage with her grandmother, where she meets a familiar face: Charlie, the boy from that photo she shot all those years ago. He's a mega-flirt, and Alice finds herself wishing she could return to the simplicity of her teenhood. 'Winging It With You' by Chip Pons (out June 10) Asher was supposed to be boarding a flight with his boyfriend to go on an "Amazing Race"-esque competition show — too bad said boyfriend just dumped him. Processing his fresh breakup from the airport TGI Fridays bar, Asher has a chance encounter with Theo, a workaholic pilot who's being forced to prove he can have a work-life balance. The two hatch a plot to pretend to date for the sake of the reality show. But could actual feelings be taking flight? 'Sounds Like Love' by Ashley Poston (out June 17) Songwriter Joni Lark heads from the hustle of Los Angeles to her North Carolina beach hometown in search of the answer to the emptiness and writer's block she's been feeling lately. When a musical voice in her head turns out to be a telepathic connection with an arrogant musician, the two plan to finish the song that's running through both of their heads in order to break their link. But what if it does the opposite? 'When Javi Dumped Mari' by Mia Sosa (out June 24) We'll have what she's having in USA TODAY bestseller Mia Sosa's latest romance. This one follows BFFs Javier and Marisol, who vow on the eve of their college graduation to never date someone the other doesn't like. Fast forward nearly a decade, Mari has gone back on that promise: She's engaged without even introducing Javi to the groom-to-be. Even worse? Javi's been secretly in love with her since sophomore year. 'The Re-Write' by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn (out Aug. 12) You've heard of enemies-to-lovers, now get ready for loves-to-enemies-to-lovers. Aspiring author Temi and charming charity worker Wale instantly fall for each other and begin dating — until Wale drops her to go on a "Love Island"-esque reality dating show. As he gains fame as the show's bad boy, Temi focuses on writing her dream rom-com novel starring a plus-size Black woman. But publishers keep passing on her book, and with bills piling up, Temi accepts an opportunity to ghost-write a celebrity memoir. That celebrity? Wale. Up against a tight deadline, can the two re-write their unhappy ending?
Ammon
11 hours ago
- Science
- Ammon
Nearly 3,000-year-old Mayan complex discovered, featuring pyramids and canals
Ammon News - Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a nearly 3,000-year-old Mayan complex in Guatemala, revealing sanctuaries, pyramids and a unique canal system that could shed further light on the ancient civilization, the country's culture minister said Thursday. The complex was discovered across three sites — Los Abuelos, Petnal and Cambrayal — near the significant Mayan site of Uaxactún in the Petén region of northern Guatemala, the ministry said in a statement. The Mayan civilization arose around 2,000 BC and reached its height between 400 and 900 AD, predominantly in modern-day Mexico and Guatemala. During its height, people built temples, roads, pyramids and other monuments, and developed complex systems of writing, mathematics and astronomy. Los Abuelos, which means 'The Grandparents' in Spanish, lies around 13 miles (21 kilometers) from Uaxactún and gets its name from two human-like rock figures found at the site, believed to represent an 'ancestral couple,' the ministry said. These figures, along with several sacred sanctuaries, suggest it was an important site for Mayan rituals, said Luis Rodrigo Carrillo, Guatemala's vice minister of culture and sports, in a press briefing announcing the findings. A reconstruction of the altar illustrates the painted panels of red, black and yellow which would have depicted a person wearing a feathered headdress and flanked by shields or regalia. Related article Mysterious altar found in ancient Mayan city contains bodies – and wasn't made by the Maya 'Located here is one of the most important ritual centers in the region, with notable sanctuaries, helping to reassess our understanding of Mayan history,' the ministry said in a video announcing the discovery. East of Los Abuelos lies Petnal, which features a 33-meter-high (108-foot) pyramid. At its peak are two preserved rooms adorned with murals depicting various symbolic representations, Carrillo said. In Cambrayal, around three miles (4.8 kilometers) from Los Abuelos, scientists also identified 'unique' water canals inside a palace, marking a notable discovery, the ministry said. 'These sites form a previously unknown urban triangle whose existence we were unaware of until now… These new archeological discoveries constitute a testament of Mayan culture's greatness, which today we are making known to the whole world,' the ministry said. CNN
Scottish Sun
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Maya Jama and Ruben Dias share loved-up selfie during their luxury holiday after confirming romance
Scroll to see the couple's first ever official Instagram pic SMITEN STAR Maya Jama and Ruben Dias share loved-up selfie during their luxury holiday after confirming romance Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MAYA Jama looked every inch the smitten star as she shared a loved-up selfie with Ruben Dias, just days after they finally confirmed their romance. Maya, 30, is enjoying a romantic break with Manchester City hunk Ruben, 28, in Italy before Love Island kicks off. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 Maya Jama shared this sweet selfie with her new man, Ruben Dias Credit: Instagram 6 The star has been enjoying the break with Ruben in Italy Credit: Instagram / mayajama 6 The couple shared their first ever picture together on Thursday Credit: Instagram / mayajama 6 Maya is taking a holiday before Love Island takes over her summer Credit: Rex The stunning Love Island host - who will return to our screens on June 9 - has been keeping her fans up to-date-with her luxury getaway on the Amalfi Coast. In her latest Instagram Story the smitten star shared a loved-up snap of her and Ruben. The mirror selfie sees the new couple posing in their hotel room. Ruben is stood behind Maya with his hand resting on her waist. In true form, the popular presenter looks stunning in a white dress, that clings to her famous curves. FIRST OFFICIAL PHOTO After months of keeping fans guessing, this week Maya finally posted her first official picture with her new man. She shared a picture of herself and Ruben looking smitten aboard a luxury yacht. Posting images from their love boat, Maya wrote: 'Amalfi coasting.' There is also a video, seemingly taken by Ruben, which sees her diving into the water as he looks on. The pair have been dating since last year with the relationship seemingly hotting up over the past few weeks. Maya Jama FINALLY posts boyfriend Ruben Dias on Instagram as she reveals romantic holiday together ahead of Love Island Before this week, Maya and Ruben have posted pictures of each other separately but fans had been waiting to see them together. Last month, The Sun told how Maya had introduced Ruben to her mum Bernadette, with sources saying they are 'getting more serious'. Maya also revealed in March she was taking Portuguese lessons. PAST LOVE Prior to getting together with Ruben, Maya was in a high profile relationship with rapper Stormzy. The couple were in a relationship until 2019 before splitting for five years. They reunited in 2023 but called it quits again last summer. 6 Maya shared this stunning snap from her holiday Credit: Instagram / mayajama
The Irish Sun
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Maya Jama and Ruben Dias share loved-up selfie during their luxury holiday after confirming romance
MAYA Jama looked every inch the smitten star as she shared a loved-up selfie with Ruben Dias, just days after they finally confirmed their romance. Maya, 30, is Advertisement 6 Maya Jama shared this sweet selfie with her new man, Ruben Dias Credit: Instagram 6 The star has been enjoying the break with Ruben in Italy Credit: Instagram / mayajama 6 The couple shared their first ever picture together on Thursday Credit: Instagram / mayajama 6 Maya is taking a holiday before Love Island takes over her summer Credit: Rex The stunning Love Island host - who will return to our screens on June 9 - has been keeping her fans up to-date-with In her latest Instagram Story the smitten star shared a loved-up snap of her and Ruben. The mirror selfie sees the new couple posing in their hotel room. Ruben is stood behind Maya with his hand resting on her waist. Advertisement Read More on Maya Jama In true form, the popular presenter looks stunning in a white dress, that clings to her famous curves. FIRST OFFICIAL PHOTO After months of keeping fans guessing, this week She shared a picture of herself and Ruben looking smitten aboard a luxury yacht . Posting images from their love boat, Maya wrote: 'Amalfi coasting.' Advertisement Most read in Love Island Exclusive There is also a video, seemingly taken by Ruben, which sees her diving into the water as he looks on. The pair have been dating since last year with Maya Jama FINALLY posts boyfriend Ruben Dias on Instagram as she reveals romantic holiday together ahead of Love Island Before this week, Maya and Ruben have posted pictures of each other separately but fans had been waiting to see them together. Last month, The Sun told how Maya had introduced Ruben to her mum Bernadette, with sources saying they are ' Advertisement Maya also revealed in March she was PAST LOVE Prior to getting together with Ruben, Maya was in a high profile relationship with rapper The couple were in a relationship until 2019 before splitting for five years. They reunited in 2023 but called it quits again last summer . Advertisement 6 Maya shared this stunning snap from her holiday Credit: Instagram / mayajama 6 Maya also shared a picture of footy ace Ruben on their boat trip Credit: mayajama/Instagram
