Dame Vera Lynn’s daughter Virginia Lewis-Jones has revealed how she asks her late mother’s spirit for advice following her death, aged 103. The much-loved singer, who will forever be remembered for her ‘magical voice’, morale-boosting songs and risking her own life to visit troops during the Second World War, passed away surrounded by her family on … Read more
Strictly Come Dancing fans were moved to tears on Sunday’s show as the professional dancers delivered an emotional routine to mark Remembrance Sunday. During the poignant performance, the pros honoured the late Forces’ Sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn, who passed away aged 103 in June. The professionals also celebrated former British army officer Captain Sir Tom Moore, who raised … Read more
Vera’s Brenda Blethyn, 74, returns to set for the first time as filming finally resumes amid COVID-19 pandemic with crew in masks and face shields By Laura Fox For Mailonline Published: 15:54 BST, 28 September 2020 | Updated: 16:24 BST, 28 September 2020 Vera has resumed filming after the COVID-19 pandemic, with the crew donning … Read more
Here comes the bride! Samantha Jade is spotted trying on wedding dresses at the Vera Wang boutique in Sydney with best friend Jules Sebastian By Chloe-lee Longhetti For Daily Mail Australia Published: 23:30 BST, 21 September 2020 | Updated: 23:30 BST, 21 September 2020 She recently said that her wedding plans were put on hold … Read more
‘This is daft – Mum would sing at Last Night if she were here’: Dame Vera Lynn’s daughter hits out at decision to perform Rule Britannia and Land of Hope and Glory at Proms without vocals By Mario Ledwith for the Daily Mail Published: 22:04 BST, 26 August 2020 | Updated: 22:33 BST, 26 August … Read more
Vera Lynn’s rendition of Land of Hope and Glory tops iTunes charts after Laurence Fox urged Britons to download it in defiance of BBC’s decision to censor its lyrics Actor said it would be ‘great’ to push the chart to top of the UK singles chart Post was shared thousands of times and quickly propelled … Read more
Vera Lynn’s rendition of Land of Hope and Glory reaches 13 in the charts as Laurence Fox urges Britons to download it in defiance of BBC’s decision to censor its lyrics Actor said it would be ‘great’ to push the chart to top of the UK singles chart Post was shared thousands of times and … Read more
Rita Ora’s mother Vera, 56, shows off her age-defying beauty as she stuns in a plunging white swimsuit while enjoying a sun-soaked break By Roxy Simons and Niomi Harris For Mailonline Published: 10:41 BST, 13 August 2020 | Updated: 10:41 BST, 13 August 2020 She recently returned to the NHS frontline to work in psychiatric … Read more
Rita Ora’s mother Vera, 56, showcases her youthful physique in a cut-out black swimsuit as she poses on a beach amid downtime from NHS frontline By Niomi Harris For Mailonline Published: 10:39 BST, 24 July 2020 | Updated: 14:26 BST, 24 July 2020 She recently returned to the NHS frontline to work in psychiatric health … Read more
Rita Ora covers up with a face-mask and baseball cap as she steps out in a hoodie and jogging bottoms to grab a coffee with mum Vera in Notting Hill By Ellie Phillips For Mailonline Published: 00:02 BST, 12 July 2020 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 12 July 2020 She was left bereft as she was … Read more