In-depth features, explainers and long-form journalism from Press Hive.
Few rugby journeys pack as many plot twists as Bundee Aki’s. A bank teller from Auckland who became a Grand Slam-winning centre for Ireland, he now finds himself at the centre of a suspension controversy just as the Six Nations approaches. This profile walks through his career, his salary, the reasons behind his ban, and … Read more
Hilary Duff is far from the Lizzie McGuire character she played in the early 2000s — today, she’s a mother of four, a touring musician, and a $25 million net worth star. Here’s a fact-checked look at the real story behind the headlines. Age: 37 (as of 2025) · Children: 4 · Net worth: ~$25 … Read more
When Chelsea’s young centre-back Levi Colwill crumpled to the turf during a routine training session in August 2025, it set off a chain reaction that would define a season. Here’s what we know about his recovery, his contract, and the player behind the headlines. Age: 22 (as of 2025) · Height: 1.88 m (6 ft … Read more
One wrong franchise rumor follows Ben Barnes everywhere: ask a casual fan which Harry Potter film he was in and they’ll swear he was there — he wasn’t. The English actor, born on 20 August 1981, built his name on Prince Caspian, General Kirigan, and Billy Russo, and he now balances the series The Institute … Read more
Some actors become famous for playing the hero; Rory McCann became a household name playing a man who eats every chicken in the room. Before that, he was painting the Forth Bridge — a detail that feels too on-the-nose for the man who’d later become The Hound. His path from a Scottish bridge crew to … Read more
Most people first meet Freddie Highmore as the wide-eyed boy in Finding Neverland. Two decades later, the same quiet intensity is still there — backed by a Cambridge degree in Spanish and Arabic, three working languages, and seven seasons of The Good Doctor. The questions people ask about him reveal a different kind of curiosity: … Read more
Few actors have had a 2024 like Barry Keoghan. The Dublin performer went from BAFTA winner for The Banshees of Inisherin to tabloid fixture, with his facial scar, his rumored romance with Sabrina Carpenter, and unverified allegations all dominating headlines. Here’s what’s confirmed, what’s unproven, and why the fascination won’t fade. Born: 18 October 1992 … Read more
On a gray morning in late October 2023, an 18-year-old in a white suit stood before the Spanish Congress and swore an oath to the single document that created her future: the Spanish Constitution of 1978. It was, in other words, a family ritual disguised as a state event: Spain’s monarchy renewing itself, one generation … Read more
Few films from the early 1990s still spark the kind of love-hate debate that Drop Dead Fred does. A box-office disappointment that critics savaged (just 13% on Rotten Tomatoes) yet audiences quietly kept renting on VHS, it became a cult phenomenon, and this guide separates fact from fantasy: what the film is really about, whether … Read more
Switch on daytime TV any weekday morning and you’re likely to meet Lorraine Kelly’s bright smile and that unmistakable Scottish accent. For more than three decades she’s been a trusted face on British screens, yet her career began behind a reporter’s notebook at a local newspaper. Occupation: Television presenter · Years Active: 1984–present · Spouse: … Read more