Culture

There aren’t many actors who went from hosting travel shows to headlining a Hollywood blockbuster, but Henry Golding did exactly that. His breakout role in Crazy Rich Asians (2018) turned him into a household name almost overnight, yet his path to stardom — and the conversations around his identity — is far more layered than … Read more

There aren’t many actors who go from werewolf duty on a cult BBC series to voicing a pirate in a stop-motion Aardman film, but Russell Tovey has made a career out of threading those unexpected needles. Known for roles in Being Human, The History Boys, and Looking, he’s built a working actor’s résumé that spans … Read more

If you’ve ever watched Keeping Up Appearances and laughed at the long-suffering Richard Bucket, you’ve already met Clive Swift. But the actor behind that iconic role was far more than a sitcom husband — a classically trained performer who brought intelligence and subtle humour to every part. From the Royal Shakespeare Company to Alfred Hitchcock’s … Read more

There’s something quietly remarkable about an actress who spends four decades delivering layered performances, then at age 75 collects her first Academy Award. Amy Madigan is that actress — a Chicago-born performer who built a career on character roles, a long marriage to Ed Harris, and a late-career triumph that Hollywood rarely writes. Born: September … Read more

Few TV personalities have made the leap from professional dancer to beloved judge quite like Anton Du Beke. Behind the sequins and ballroom steps, there’s a personal story that includes a name change, a family built through surrogacy, and some very public health decisions. Birth date: 20 July 1966 · Profession: Ballroom dancer, TV presenter, … Read more

Anyone who has owned a black cardigan for more than a season already knows: it is not just knitwear — it is a system. One piece, a dozen different looks, and zero second-guessing. Irish shoppers from Dublin to Dingle keep coming back to it, whether they are browsing Next Ireland’s longline knits or investing in … Read more

There’s a reason Golden Retrievers keep landing at the top of family wish lists. Behind the wagging tail and the warm eyes is a breed that has earned its reputation as one of the most dependable dogs around — especially for Irish households navigating the realities of space, weather, and cost. Average lifespan: 10–12 years … Read more

There’s a reason fans still call Chaka Khan the Queen of Funk. Born Yvette Marie Stevens on the South Side of Chicago, she transformed herself into a global icon whose voice reshaped R&B and soul. Born: March 23, 1953 · Real Name: Yvette Marie Stevens · Nationality: American · Grammy Awards: 10 · Biggest Solo … Read more

Cary Grant made being charming look effortless, but behind the polished suits and perfect comic timing was a man who spent decades trying to figure out why he felt so alone. This article traces the life of Hollywood’s most debonair leading man, from his childhood in Bristol to the stroke that ended his life in … Read more

Few DJs have crossed over from underground clubs to global pop charts while also launching a fashion label and designing sneakers for Nike. Peggy Gou, the South Korean-born artist based in Berlin, did all of that before turning 35, and her 2023 single “Nanana” became an inescapable anthem. Birth name: Kim Min-ji · Born: July … Read more