Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
Few things capture the magic of childhood like a Disney movie, and for Maia Kealoha, that magic became real when she was cast as Lilo Pelekai in the 2025 live-action Lilo & Stitch remake (People, a leading entertainment news outlet). The eight-year-old Native Hawaiian actress from the Big Island of Hawaii has quickly become one … Read more
Few UFC lightweights have climbed the rankings as quickly as Arman Tsarukyan, but his personal details—from his net worth to his faith—remain a puzzle for many fans. With 23 wins and 3 losses, the Armenian-born fighter now sits as the #2 contender in the lightweight division. Age: 29 · Height: 5’7″ · Weight: 155 lbs … Read more
Ask any rock fan to name a band that has outlasted more lineup changes than most, and AC/DC might not be the first answer. But the truth is, the core of this band has always been the Young family — and tracing who came, who left, and who survived is a story of resilience, loss, … Read more
Martin Luther King Jr. is a name that echoes far beyond the history books, but for many, the details of his life blur into a single iconic image of a podium and a dream. He was a pastor, a strategist, and a leader who turned nonviolent protest into a movement that reshaped a nation. By … Read more
Few mountains in the world carry two names that each tell a different story — Aoraki, the ancestor turned peak in Ngāi Tahu tradition, and Mount Cook, the colonial surveyor’s tribute — but they are the same 3,724-meter giant dominating New Zealand’s South Island skyline. Whether you’re planning a glacier hike or wondering if it’s … Read more
Zach Galifianakis shows up on screen with a beard, a deadpan stare, and a delivery that makes you wonder if he’s about to laugh or walk away, but the comedian behind The Hangover and Baskets also carries a quieter backstory—one that includes a Greek Orthodox upbringing, a public sobriety conversation, and a family business that’s … Read more
Anyone who has followed K-dramas for more than a few years knows that Lee Dong-Wook has been a constant presence on screen — from his breakout in My Girl to the iconic Grim Reaper in Goblin. Off-screen, though, his personal life has remained a subject of endless curiosity, especially around whether he is still single, … Read more
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to rebuild a career while navigating personal demons, comedian Bobby Lee’s story offers a compelling answer. The 53-year-old Mad TV alum has been open about his relapse after 17 years of sobriety, a confession he made public in 2023. Full Name: Robert Young Lee Jr. · Date of … Read more
If you’ve come across a story that Shayne Topp drowned, you’re not alone — it’s one of the most persistent rumors about the Smosh star. The truth is both simpler and more surprising: he’s very much alive, and the incident that sparked the myth actually happened, just not the way people think. Full Name: Shayne … Read more
The name Sam Backo might not ring a bell for younger NRL fans, but ask anyone who watched State of Origin in the late 1980s and you’ll hear about the rampaging prop who terrorised New South Wales. Backo passed away on 3 August 2025 at 64, leaving behind a legacy of powerful runs and a … Read more