Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Canada.
If you have scrolled through fashion TikTok or caught a glimpse of the latest runway shows, the name Alex Consani has likely crossed your feed. She is the model who made history by becoming the first openly transgender person to win Model of the Year at the 2024 Fashion Awards, but her story is far … Read more
Few names carry as much weight in both music and fashion as Jane Birkin’s. The British-born actress and singer became a French cultural icon after moving to Paris in the 1960s. Her chance meeting with Hermès executive Jean-Louis Dumas on a flight in 1984 led to the creation of the Birkin bag (Encyclopaedia Britannica), a … Read more
Cheryl Cole has lived much of her life in the spotlight, from her rise to fame with Girls Aloud to her headline-making relationships, but after the tragic death of her ex-partner Liam Payne in 2024, she has stepped back from the public eye, focusing on her son Bear and her privacy. This article traces her … Read more
You probably know the face — that calm, half-smiling woman who seems to follow you with her eyes. There’s a reason she draws 30,000 people to the Louvre every day, and it has less to do with Renaissance technique than you might expect — this guide walks through the real story behind the world’s most … Read more
Few journalists have covered as many corners of the globe as Adrienne Arsenault, a familiar face to Canadians who watch The National. But her path from an editorial assistant at CBC in 1991 to the network’s chief correspondent is a story of steady dedication and cracking some of the toughest stories of our time. Nationality: … Read more
The story of Francis Ngannou isn’t just about knockouts and championships — it’s about a man who walked away from a UFC title, stepped into a boxing ring with Tyson Fury, and faced a personal tragedy that would stop most fighters in their tracks. Here’s how his journey from Cameroon to the top of combat … Read more
When you search for a Bollywood star online, the personal questions often pile up faster than the film credits. Rani Mukherjee — one of Hindi cinema’s most decorated actresses — has carefully kept her private life out of the spotlight. This article separates verified facts from the swirling rumors about her marriage, her daughter, her … Read more
Robert Downey Jr. was a Hollywood outcast, a two-time Oscar winner, and the face of a $14 billion franchise—all in one career. Born on April 4, 1965, in Manhattan, his path from a tumultuous decade of legal troubles to becoming Iron Man is a story of unlikely comeback. Born: April 4, 1965 (age 59) · … Read more
Seeing a pitcher climb from a 9th-round draft pick to a Triple Crown winner is rare enough. But when that same athlete is also welcoming a second child, fielding questions about his unique name, and missing time with an unspecified injury, the story goes far beyond the box score. Born: November 20, 1996 (age 29) … Read more
There’s a reason Lupita Nyong’o’s name keeps appearing in your feed — from Oscar wins to health advocacy to Hollywood casting debates, and in 2024 she was cast as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, sparking a bitter backlash that drew a public defense from Alec Baldwin. This article traces her personal milestones, … Read more