Edward Davies Bennett 
Few comic book characters have sparked as many second looks as Ghost Rider—a flaming-skulled biker who has burned through two movies, a rights dispute, and more than a decade of fan speculation. Now Marvel Studios is betting on Ryan Gosling to finally bring the Spirit of Vengeance home. With a 2028 release date already circled, … Read more
Few child stars from the 1970s have navigated Hollywood’s spotlight with as many unexpected turns as Melissa Gilbert. Best known for playing Laura Ingalls Wilder on Little House on the Prairie, she later served as president of the Screen Actors Guild, authored a memoir, and publicly revealed a life-altering neurological condition called misophonia in 2016 … Read more
A kiss cam moment at a Coldplay concert didn’t just go viral—it dismantled a career and a marriage in plain sight. Kristin Cabot, the former chief people officer at Astronomer, is now speaking publicly about the aftermath and her efforts to rebuild her life. Age: 53 (as of 2025) · Former role: HR Chief at … Read more
Few figures in modern European history have shaped the continent as quietly, and as decisively, as Angela Merkel. After 16 years as Germany’s first female chancellor, she stepped down in December 2021 — and largely disappeared from the public stage. But what is she doing now, and how does she look back on the decisions … Read more
Few voices on British radio have felt as familiar, or as quietly essential, as the one that opened Woman’s Hour each morning. For 33 years, Dame Jenni Murray guided listeners through the conversations that shaped women’s lives — from politics to parenthood, health to history. Born: 12 May 1950 · Died: 12 March 2026 · … Read more
For nearly a decade, the world’s most wanted man evaded capture. Then, on a quiet night in May 2011, a team of U.S. Navy SEALs ended the manhunt in a walled compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. The operation that killed Osama bin Laden closed a chapter in the war on terror, but it also opened a … Read more
There’s a voice that every snooker fan of a certain age can still hear the moment they picture a tricky angle shot: “Where’s the cue ball going?” That voice belonged to John Virgo, the 1979 UK Champion who became the soundtrack of BBC snooker for decades. His death at 79 on 4 February 2026 ended … Read more
Justin Moorhouse, the comedian best known for Phoenix Nights, is facing a father’s worst nightmare after his 28-year-old son Barney was found dead in a Manchester flat in December 2025. While an inquest has opened, the cause of death remains unknown, with toxicology tests still pending. Age at death: 28 · Date of death inquiry: … Read more
If you’ve ever watched a film from the golden age of Hollywood and wondered which actor could shift from a swaggering tough guy to a vulnerable romantic lead in the same scene, Burt Lancaster is your answer. He wasn’t just a star—he was a force who shaped postwar cinema both in front of the camera … Read more
Feargal Sharkey has spent decades shifting between identities — punk frontman, pop soloist, music industry executive, and now one of the UK’s most vocal environmental campaigners. In May 2025, he revealed he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer, a discovery he made after a routine visit to the doctor for a sore throat. Born: 13 … Read more