Tech

When you’ve played a character as memorably nasty as Dolores Umbridge, it’s easy to forget the real person behind the performance. Imelda Staunton, the actress who brought that pink-cardiganed terror to life, has a warmth and depth that extend far beyond her most famous role; here we answer the questions fans most often ask about … Read more

Few TV presenters have a backstory quite like Jeff Brazier’s. Before he became a familiar face on This Morning, he was a young footballer trying to make it at Arsenal, and later, a young father navigating one of the most public losses in British reality TV. Born: 27 May 1979, London, England · Television Debut: … Read more

Most people remember him as the bionic man, but the real story of Lee Majors is a lot more human than a sci-fi fantasy. Behind the 1970s fame and the iconic catchphrases lies a private life that included a whirlwind marriage to Farrah Fawcett, a divorce settlement that made headlines, and decades of questions that … Read more

If you grew up in the 90s, the voice of ‘Pure Shores’ is instantly recognizable — but Melanie Blatt’s story didn’t end when All Saints stepped off the stage. Born on 25 March 1975 in London, she co-founded one of the UK’s most successful girl groups, and here’s what she’s doing now, including her family, … Read more

For anyone who watched Mad Men and wondered what became of Betty Draper’s steely elegance, the answer is a lot quieter than you might expect: January Jones, the actress who brought that iconic character to life, has spent the past decade redefining success on her own terms — balancing motherhood with a deliberately selective career. … Read more

When Nipsey Hussle was gunned down outside his own Marathon Clothing store in South Los Angeles on March 31, 2019, the hip-hop world lost not just a talented rapper but a committed community builder. He was 33 — an age that still feels unfairly young for someone who had already released his debut album Victory … Read more

A Google search for Savannah Bond quickly reveals why: curiosity about her personal life—whether she’s married, who she’s dated, and what she’s up to now—often overshadows her public biography. With conflicting reports online and no official statements from Bond herself, separating fact from hearsay takes a closer look at the available records. Born: June 6, … Read more

Sharon Watts has been a fixture on Albert Square since 1985, but the actress behind her, Letitia Dean, has sparked nearly as much curiosity as her character. From weight loss rumours to wig speculation, separating verified facts from online chatter isn’t always easy. Here’s what we know for sure, drawing on official sources and Dean’s … Read more

Walking into a bedroom that’s slightly too small for the bed you’ve just ordered is a surprisingly common mistake — especially when it comes to double beds in Ireland. With a standard size of 135 x 190 cm (4’6″ x 6’3″), the double is the country’s most popular bed size, but getting the right fit, … Read more

Anyone who’s tuned into mid-morning radio in the UK over the past few decades has likely heard Ken Bruce’s voice. The Scottish broadcaster spent 31 years as the steady presence on BBC Radio 2 before making a surprise move to Greatest Hits Radio in 2023. Full name: Kenneth Robertson Bruce · Date of birth: 2 … Read more