"Entertainment and Sports Luminaries Shine in King's New Year Honours List"

The UK's New Year Honors list for 2023 recognized notable figures including singer Shirley Bassey, who was appointed to the Order of the Companions of Honor, and director Ridley Scott, who was made a Knight Grand Cross for his contributions to film. Other honorees included "The Great British Bake Off" judge Paul Hollywood, "Game of Thrones" actor Emilia Clarke for her charity work, and England goalkeeper Mary Earps for her sports achievements. The list celebrated over 1,000 individuals for their services across various fields, with a diverse group of recipients, including the youngest awardee, 9-year-old Tony Hudgell, and train station assistant Rizwan Javed for his life-saving actions.