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Few people can claim to have inspired both a hit Toto song and a Peter Gabriel classic, but Rosanna Arquette is one of them. Now, at 65, she’s returning to the big screen in Charli XCX’s mockumentary The Moment, playing a record-label executive, as reported by People (entertainment news outlet). Her story, though, goes far … Read more

If you’ve ever stayed up late watching BBC2, you’ve likely seen Jools Holland’s infectious grin introducing a band you’d never heard of — and probably ended up loving. Born Julian Miles Holland on 24 January 1958, he started his career as a founding member of Squeeze before becoming the face of live music television, with … Read more

If you grew up in 90s Britain, the name Shaun Ryder brings to mind a single image: a mumbling, swaggering frontman with a tambourine and a cloud of chaos around him. But the man behind the Madchester myth has a story that goes far beyond the music scene. Born: 23 August 1962 · Known for: … Read more

When Nancy Birtwhistle won The Great British Bake Off in 2014, few expected her next chapter to involve teaching millions how to clean with citric acid and soda crystals. Today, the former legal secretary is a Sunday Times bestselling author with seven books and a devoted eco-conscious following. Won The Great British Bake Off: Series … Read more

Few artists wear their life story as openly as Bugzy Malone — a serious motorcycle crash in 2020, a late ADHD diagnosis, and a childhood spent boxing have all found their way into his music. Yet separating the man from the myth takes a closer look at the evidence behind the headlines. Full name: Aaron … Read more

Few people have navigated as many distinct lives as Richard Coles. From the heyday of 1980s pop stardom to the quiet of a Northamptonshire parish, and now to the page as a crime novelist, his journey is anything but linear. Full name: Richard Keith Robert Coles · Date of birth: 26 March 1962 · Occupation: … Read more

Aaron Wan-Bissaka is a West Ham United right-back whose career has moved from Manchester United to the Championship club in 2024, but his nationality and position have sparked more questions than answers. This article sorts through the official records to give you the facts on his height, age, club, and the dual-nationality puzzle. Age: 28 … Read more

There’s something oddly reassuring about a radio presenter sharing a health scare live on air. When Chris Evans did exactly that in August 2023, telling listeners he’d been diagnosed with skin cancer, the reaction wasn’t just sympathy — it was a wave of public gratitude for the honesty, and here’s what happened to the beloved … Read more

Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, better known as Nitro on the BBC revival of Gladiators, brings a rare combination of elite sprinting credentials and a family-first attitude to Saturday night television. This article uncovers the man behind the gladiator mask, from his 100m personal best of 10.08 seconds to his decision to sit out season 2. Best 100m … Read more

There’s a certain magnetism to an actor who can make you forget they’re performing. Mia Goth, with her pale, arresting features and quiet intensity, has done exactly that in horror cinema’s most talked-about trilogy. Born: 25 October 1993, London · Nationality: British, Brazilian · Profession: Actress, Model · Known for: Pearl, X, Suspiria · Spouse: … Read more