Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
There’s something about Julian Casablancas that keeps people asking questions — not just about his music, but about his money, his family, his height, and his sobriety. The Strokes frontman has been a rock icon for over two decades, yet the public conversation around him often circles back to the same handful of topics: Was … Read more
Mia Farrow has been a fixture in the public eye for over six decades, but her life story is far more than a Hollywood biography. She is a mother of 14 children, a UN ambassador, and a figure at the center of one of the most debated custody battles in pop culture. Born: February 9, … Read more
Scrolling through Instagram, you’ve probably paused on a profile that feels like a sun-drenched escape — a feed of selfies, beach shots, and a bio that reads “your favourite summer baddie.” That’s Ella Alexandra, a 19-year-old Australian who’s built a following of over 150,000 by sharing her daily life. Instagram followers: 152,000 · Height: 5’3″ … Read more
There’s a certain irony in the fact that Nick Kyrgios, once the sport’s most electric showman, now finds himself sidelined not by injury alone but by a positive cocaine test. The 31-year-old Australian was provisionally suspended on 4 August 2026 after a sample he gave at the ATP 250 in Mallorca tested positive for benzoylecgonine, … Read more
Few comedians have shaped the sitcom landscape quite like Jerry Seinfeld, but even decades after the finale of Seinfeld, fans still have plenty of questions about the man behind the microphone. From his Jewish heritage and Syrian roots to his net worth of $950 million, the curiosity is real. This article cuts through the chatter … Read more
Few comic strip characters have been kicked around quite as much as Charlie Brown, and yet he keeps coming back to the pitcher’s mound, kite string in hand, hoping this time will be different. Since his debut on October 2, 1950, the round-headed kid has become a symbol of perseverance wrapped in vulnerability. Here’s a … Read more
Anyone who has tried to look up Matthias Schoenaerts beyond his filmography has run into the same wall: the search results are great at listing his movies, but they go quiet on the personal side. There is a reason for that — the Belgian actor has built a career on intensity on screen and privacy … Read more
If you’ve seen even a single season of Dexter, you remember Detective Joey Quinn — but the actor Desmond Harrington has sparked just as many questions off-screen. This article separates verified facts from speculation about his weight loss and personal life, using his own words and trusted databases. Born: October 19, 1976 · Film debut: … Read more
Few entertainers have shaped pop culture as quietly—and as decisively—as Barbra Streisand. From a Brooklyn upbringing to a career spanning six decades, she has collected Oscars, Grammys, and a reputation for being fiercely private and perfectionistic, bringing together facts, rumors, and questions that still surround the woman behind the legend. Career span: Six decades · … Read more
When a rapper dies at 24 with millions in the bank but no will, the financial aftermath can be as tangled as the music itself. Biggie Smalls left behind more than classic albums—he left a fortune that would grow far beyond the $10–17 million he had at death. Full name: Christopher George Latore Wallace · … Read more