Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Canada.
If you remember David Blaine from his 1997 Street Magic special, you might be surprised to learn what he’s been up to lately. The illusionist who once amazed audiences on sidewalks has reinvented himself as an endurance performer and, more recently, a family man. In 2025, he launched a globetrotting National Geographic series called Do … Read more
If you’ve ever found yourself nodding along to a Punjabi beat, chances are Babbu Maan’s voice was the reason — for more than two decades, the singer, actor, and producer has shaped the sound of modern Punjabi pop. This article separates the verified facts from the noise to give you a clear picture of his … Read more
Few rock frontmen have lived as many lives on and off the stage as Steven Tyler. This guide sorts the confirmed facts from the lingering questions about his health, sobriety, and relationships after the band’s 2024 retirement, marking the end of an era. Full name: Steven Tyler · Born: March 26, 1948 · Band: Aerosmith … Read more
Toby Keith’s voice was the soundtrack of countless road trips and backyard barbecues. When the country music icon died in February 2024, it wasn’t just a loss for fans — it raised a lot of questions. Here’s what we know, what’s still uncertain, and what his family has shared. Born: July 8, 1961 · Died: … Read more
Few film characters linger like Moaning Myrtle, the weeping ghost haunting Hogwarts’ bathrooms — and fewer still are played by an actress who was already older than many of the real-life professors when she auditioned. Shirley Henderson brought that unforgettable voice to life, yet the woman behind the spirit remains surprisingly private. Born: 24 November … Read more
If you grew up watching Rose Nylund’s innocent remarks on The Golden Girls, the news of Betty White’s death in 2021 hit a little differently. She was the kind of star who felt like a friend — endlessly warm, sharp-witted, and always surprising us, and her final days have become part of a story still … Read more
Rick Mercer is one of those Canadian figures who feels like a familiar friend — quick with a punchline, sharp with a satire, and deeply rooted in the place he calls home. Born on October 17, 1969, in Sussex, New Brunswick, he grew up to become a cornerstone of Canadian comedy, earning 30 Gemini and … Read more
There’s something compelling about actors who step away from the spotlight while still commanding it. Carey Lowell is one of them: after six seasons as Assistant DA Jamie Ross on Law & Order, she chose family over the demanding schedule of one of television’s longest-running dramas. Born: February 11, 1961 · Height: 5’10” (1.78 m) … Read more
There’s something about Lauren Conrad that keeps people curious long after the cameras stopped rolling. Since leaving The Hills in 2010, she’s built a fashion and lifestyle brand, written nine books, and started a family—all without the constant reality TV spotlight, and in 2025 she’s a mother of two, a designer, and a social media … Read more
Everyone loves a good rags-to-riches story, but few are as dramatic as Kapil Sharma’s — from earning ₹500 a month to commanding ₹5 crore per episode on Netflix, making him the richest comedian in India with an estimated net worth of ₹300 crore. Here’s how his wealth stacks up against the biggest names in Indian … Read more