Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
There are voices that make you stop, and then there’s Roy Orbison — a man whose three-octave range could soar into heartbreak and back without breaking a sweat. But behind that angelic voice was a life marked by staggering personal losses and a physical condition that shaped his iconic look. Born: April 23, 1936, Vernon, … Read more
If you’ve followed the news around the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, you’ve likely seen Tyler Robinson’s name — but the story behind the courtroom drama is just as striking. A young Utah man, now 22, stands accused of aggravated murder in a case that has already sparked a fierce debate over whether cameras … Read more
Few things hit as hard as hearing a parent’s pride in you, then losing them the next day. That’s the reality Cameron Munster faced when his father Steven passed away unexpectedly at 58 on 6 July 2025, just days before he was due to captain Queensland in the State of Origin decider. Here’s what we … Read more
Few actors have balanced blockbuster fame with the messy, real-world milestones of motherhood, divorce, and reinvention quite like Scarlett Johansson. She became the highest-grossing actress of the 2010s while quietly building a family, and today her life story is a mix of verified facts and persistent rumors. Actress born: November 22, 1984 · Children: 2 … Read more
Lexi Rivera’s 29 million TikTok followers didn’t come from a reality show or a viral gimmick — they came from algorithmic consistency and a family network she leveraged without being overshadowed by it. This article separates verified facts from the rumors around her age, relationships, and career timeline. TikTok Followers: 29.6M · Brother: Brent Rivera … Read more
If you’ve scrolled through TikTok or Instagram lately, you’ve probably seen a face that feels familiar—not a celebrity, but a comedian who does uncanny impressions of them. That’s Benito Skinner, known online as Benny Drama. Born in Boise, Idaho, he turned a college-era persona into a Prime Video series called Overcompensating, and the story of … Read more
If you’ve searched for Scottie Barnes online, you’ve probably landed on a Rookie of the Year trophy, a highlight reel, and then a tangle of health rumors that don’t fit what’s on the court. This profile separates verified biography from the chatter—his Jamaican heritage, two All-Star nods, the quad injury, and why the autism speculation … Read more
There’s something about a man who wakes up at 4 a.m. to sort cattle before rewriting a Hollywood script — Taylor Sheridan built the most-watched cable drama in years by refusing to separate the writer from the wrangler, and that authenticity has made him both a billionaire’s favorite showrunner and a lightning rod for controversy. … Read more
Paul Simon has spent more than six decades writing songs that feel like old friends, but his life has been shaped by health struggles, fractured friendships, and a famously complicated love story. In 2025, at 83, he launched a new tour designed around his severe hearing loss and then underwent back surgery just months later. … Read more
Chris Bumstead has dominated the Classic Physique division like no one before him. But when the 29-year-old Canadian stepped off the Olympia stage in 2024 with his sixth consecutive trophy, he announced he was done—a decision tied to an autoimmune kidney condition that has reshaped how fans and athletes view longevity in bodybuilding. Mr. Olympia … Read more