Features

There’s a peculiar kind of fascination that builds around a journalist who becomes the story, and Laura Tingle, ABC’s newly appointed Global Affairs Editor, stepped into her role in May 2025 after decades covering politics. Yet the questions people ask most are not about her reporting—they’re about her walking stick, her rumoured relationship with actor … Read more

A performer can jump from piloting a spaceship in a cult sci-fi series to running a law firm in a hit drama, and Gina Torres has built a career that stretches from early television credits in the 1990s to producing her own spin-off series. Here’s a look at the actress, producer, and advocate—from her Afro-Cuban … Read more

Most 18-year-olds are just trying to survive Year 12 exams, but Sullivan Robey spent his final school year also adding a dramatic growth spurt to his frame and rocketing up AFL draft boards. His rapid rise from local footy to a top-10 selection by Essendon in the 2025 AFL Draft is one of the most … Read more

If you caught Hunt for the Wilderpeople and wondered who the kid with the unstoppable energy was, you’re not alone. Julian Dennison went from a Wellington schoolyard to starring alongside Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool 2 — and he’s still only in his early twenties. Born: 26 October 2002 · Birthplace: Wellington, New Zealand · Known … Read more

Few comedians have managed to make the world laugh as consistently as Benny Hill, yet behind the slapstick and the chase scenes, his personal life remained a carefully guarded mystery. Born Alfred Hawthorne Hill on 21 January 1924 in Southampton, England, he became one of Britain’s most exported television stars—The Benny Hill Show eventually reached … Read more

Stan Wawrinka didn’t follow the script. While most tennis champions peak early, he won his first Grand Slam at 28—then added two more in a three-year stretch that rewrote his legacy. Age: 41 years old (born March 28, 1985) · Height: 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) · Weight: 179 lbs (81 kg) · Grand … Read more

There are few voices in rock music as instantly recognizable as Dolores O’Riordan’s. The Cranberries frontwoman channeled raw emotion into songs that became anthems for a generation, yet behind the soaring vocals and chart-topping hits was a life marked by both triumph and profound hardship. This article traces her journey from Limerick to global fame, … Read more

Everyone knows Joel McHale as the sarcastic host of The Soup or Jeff Winger on Community. But search for him online and you’ll find a mess of questions about hair, health, and politics. We sifted through the public record to pin down what’s actually confirmed and what’s still just chatter. Born: November 20, 1971 · … Read more

Imagine holding a notebook so radioactive it must be stored in a lead-lined box, a century after its owner’s death. That is the legacy of Marie Curie — a woman who unlocked the atom’s hidden power and paid for it with her life. In this guide, we explore her twin Nobel Prizes, the scandals that … Read more

Paul McCartney is one of those rare figures whose life feels like a soundtrack to the 20th century, yet behind the Beatles lore and billion‑dollar catalog are personal stories many fans still wonder about — from his Irish roots to why he missed his own father’s funeral. Here’s what we actually know about the man … Read more