Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Canada.
Keith Haring’s journey from the subways of New York to the world’s most prestigious galleries was anything but ordinary. His iconic line drawings and vibrant colors captured the energy of a city in flux, but they also carried urgent messages about AIDS, apartheid, and nuclear disarmament. Born in 1958 in Reading, Pennsylvania, Haring died in … Read more
A decade ago, a 20-year-old from Rhode Island stepped onto a global stage and won the Miss Universe crown. That moment turned Olivia Culpo into a household name, but her story didn’t stop there. Born: May 8, 1992 · Birthplace: Cranston, Rhode Island, U.S. · Miss Universe Title: 2012 · Instagram Followers: 5.3M Quick snapshot … Read more
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to play a character so narcissistic that he’s become a pop-culture icon, look at Glenn Howerton: the actor behind Dennis Reynolds on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia has spent nearly two decades perfecting the role, but his career is far from a one-note joke. From his Juilliard training … Read more
There aren’t many actors who can claim a role so iconic it defines an entire generation. For Matthew Broderick, that role is Ferris Bueller—the charming high-school truant who taught a generation to “save Ferris.” But beyond the smile and the fourth-wall breaks lies a career that spans Broadway Tony Awards, a voice in The Lion … Read more
Few faces defined the 1990s the way Cindy Crawford’s did. She was one of the original supermodels, a woman whose image graced over 1,000 magazine covers and who turned a beauty mark into a signature. But her story didn’t end when the decade did — she quietly built a business empire and a family life … Read more
There’s something special about a surprise gift that appears on your doorstep when you least expect it — especially when it’s wrapped in Halloween spirit. Boo baskets have become a beloved seasonal tradition blending the thrill of anonymous giving with cozy autumn vibes, and we’ll explore the unspoken rules, when to give one, and how … Read more
When a film set turns from creative to catastrophic, the story rarely stays in the headlines. But the 1993 shooting of Brandon Lee on the set of The Crow remains one of Hollywood’s most haunting on-set tragedies. Age at Death: 28 years old · Date of Death: March 31, 1993 · Film Being Shot: The … Read more
Leslie Mann has been making audiences laugh for decades, often alongside her husband Judd Apatow, and born on March 26, 1972, in San Francisco, she started acting in television commercials as a teenager. Today, she is known for roles in films like Knocked Up and This Is 40, but this article separates verified facts from … Read more
There are a handful of actors whose name alone sparks strong reactions, and Lea Michele is one of them. Whether you remember her as the relentlessly ambitious Rachel Berry on Glee or know her from the controversies that followed the show, her career has been anything but quiet. Full name: Lea Michele Sarfati · Born: … Read more
There’s something about a final performance that sticks with you, especially when the singer knows it’s his last. Gord Downie, frontman of The Tragically Hip, gave that kind of farewell in August 2016, and then he kissed a fan on the lips — a moment that became almost as famous as the music, part of … Read more