Craig Newton

Netflix’s “House of Guinness” has pulled a new generation into the drama of Ireland’s most famous brewing dynasty. But the real Edward Guinness — the 1st Earl of Iveagh — lived a life quieter and stranger than fiction, marrying his cousin, dodging rumors of Fenian plots, and building a fortune that helped shape modern Dublin. … Read more

Few things shape our daily lives as much as how we feel inside, yet many of us hesitate to talk about it. The World Health Organization reports that 1 in 8 people worldwide live with a mental disorder, and in Ireland, 1 in 4 will experience a mental health problem in their lifetime. This guide … Read more

Aaron Wan-Bissaka was Manchester United’s tenacious right‑back until August 2024, when he moved to West Ham United for a reported £15 million and soon after committed his international future to DR Congo. This career pivot, confirmed by BBC Sport (tier‑1 football broadcaster), marks a deliberate return to his roots. Full name: Aaron Wan-Bissaka · Date … Read more

Lindsay Lohan dominated early-2000s Hollywood with twin-switch charm in The Parent Trap and sharp satire in Mean Girls — then a 2007 DUI arrest triggered a public spiral of rehab, tax debt, and a move to Dubai. Today, her story is one of reinvention through marriage, motherhood, and a steady return to acting. Born: July … Read more

For decades, Huw Edwards was the face of BBC News at Ten, a voice of calm and authority in British homes. His conviction for making indecent images of children shattered that reputation and left the public grappling with how a trusted anchor fell so far. Born: 18 August 1961 (Bridgend, Wales) · Occupation: Journalist, broadcaster, … Read more

If you’ve seen The Black Phone, you already know Mason Thames—the teenager who went toe-to-toe with Ethan Hawke and turned a horror film into a career launchpad. Born July 10, 2007, in the United States (IMDb), Thames started acting at just 11 and has already lined up major roles in live-action remakes and upcoming thrillers. … Read more

When Emma Corrin first appeared as Princess Diana in Netflix’s The Crown, the performance earned them a Golden Globe nomination — but the actor’s most personal role has been navigating their own identity. In 2021, Corrin came out as nonbinary and queer, adopting they/them pronouns in interviews and on social media. This article pieces together … Read more

Few names conjure as many shadows as Bram Stoker, yet the man behind the monster had a life every bit as gripping as his fiction. Born in Dublin during the Great Famine and shaped by childhood illness, Stoker would go on to write Dracula — a novel that has haunted readers for more than a … Read more

For fans of 1980s comedies, few names spark as much nostalgia as Lewis Skolnick, the lovable nerd from Revenge of the Nerds. That actor, Robert Carradine, died on February 23, 2026 at age 71 after a nearly two-decade struggle with bipolar disorder. Here’s what we know about his life, his career, and the circumstances surrounding … Read more