Jonathan Ellery 
James Franco was one of Hollywood’s most visible actors—starring in blockbusters, earning an Oscar nomination, and even hosting the Academy Awards. Then came the allegations. By 2026, the picture looks completely different: a $2.2 million settlement, a broken friendship with Seth Rogen, and a quiet life centered on teaching and art. Here’s where his story … Read more
When listeners noticed a change in Jamie Theakston’s voice on Heart Breakfast in September 2024, few guessed it was the first sign of stage 1 laryngeal cancer. The presenter, who has been a fixture on UK radio for nearly two decades, has since undergone treatment, been declared cancer-free, and returned to the microphone. Born: 21 … Read more
Everyone knows the outline—the sword in the stone, the round table, the queen’s betrayal—but the real story of King Arthur is far stranger and more fascinating than the Hollywood version. The earliest reference to Arthur appears in a 9th-century Welsh chronicle, centuries after he supposedly lived, and this guide separates the historical clues from the … Read more
Few historical figures have been as thoroughly rewritten by fiction as Vlad Dracula. The 15th-century Wallachian prince who inspired Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel has become a cultural icon, yet the real Vlad III – known to his enemies as the Impaler – is far more complex than the vampire myth suggests. This guide separates the … Read more
Roberto Martínez has been a fixture in European football management for nearly two decades, but his future behind the Portugal bench has become one of the sport’s most talked-about storylines. After leading his adopted nation to the 2025 UEFA Nations League title (FotMob, football stats platform), the Spanish coach now appears ready to walk away. … Read more
Few actresses define a superhero’s world quite like Margot Kidder’s Lois Lane. Her performance opposite Christopher Reeve in the 1978 Superman still sets the bar for the character, yet the public saw only part of her story — a life marked by both Hollywood stardom and a very human struggle with bipolar disorder. Born: October … Read more
There’s a reason the Ray-Ban Wayfarer has been spotted on everyone from Johnny Depp to Dublin commuters for decades—it’s a design that works. But for Irish buyers, figuring out what you’re actually paying for, where to get the real thing, and whether the price is justified can feel like a maze. It walks through the … Read more
If you have watched Peaky Blinders, the name Michael Gray probably still stings. Off-screen, the young London-born actor has quietly built a career beyond the show, landing roles in blockbuster franchises and sparking tabloid curiosity about his personal life — here is a grounded look at the man behind the flat cap. Born: 9 November … Read more
When Keala Settle stepped onto the Oscars stage in 2019 to perform “This Is Me,” few in the audience knew that a week earlier she had suffered a stroke. The singer and actress, known worldwide for her role as the bearded lady in The Greatest Showman, has since navigated a public health scare, a transatlantic … Read more
If you’ve watched Ginny & Georgia, you’ve probably noticed something about Austin Miller in season 3: he looks noticeably older, and that has fans asking questions. Diesel La Torraca, born March 1, 2011, is the young Australian actor behind Austin, and his rapid growth between seasons has become a talking point. Here’s what we know … Read more