It is 15 years in June since a man was found dead on Rosses Point beach in Co Sligo. Who was he? In a three-part podcast, first published in , Irish Times Senior Features.
Described by the Sunday Times as 'a fascinating revelation of an adventurous and protean spirit’, this biography is the inspiration behind the film Lee, starring Kate Winslet as Lee Miller. Beautiful, bewitching and an exceptionally good photographer, Lee Miller was one of life’s adventurers.
Chief Justice Jose Abad Santos y Basco (b/d/), jurist and martyr-hero of the last World War, is perhaps, one of the more nationally-known patriots ever to come from Pampanga. Who can forget his last, parting words to his son?: "Do not cry, Pepito, show to these people that you are brave. It is an honor to die for one's country.
Four of these women are at the center of Ray Charles life. Della Bea Robinson, Ray’s devoted wife, played by Kerry Washington in the movie "Ray." Margie Hendricks, the fiery vocal legend from the Raelettes (so named, it was said, because to become one, the women had to “let Ray”), Margie Hendricks is portrayed by Regina King in the film.
When Oliver Sacks was twelve years old, a perceptive schoolmaster wrote: “Sacks will go far, if he does not go too far.” It is now abundantly clear that Sacks has never stopped going. With unbridled honesty and humor, Sacks writes about the passions that have driven his life—from motorcycles and weight lifting to neurology and poetry.
Neil is The Band Perry’s youngest member. He began playing music when he was eight years old, collaborating with her older brother Reid. Before becoming a member, Neil and his brother used to be Kimberly’s opening acts.
Patricia Gaul is a Renowned American Actress. As we said, Patricia is a popular actress and has appeared in numerous movies and TV series. She made his debut in the movie Blood where she played a character named Carrie. However, she rose to fame in the early 80s after portraying the role of Annie in the movie The Big Chill.
The Biograph Girl transports audiences to the dawn of the silent film era. Centered around Lillian Gish, known as “The Biograph Girl,” the musical explores the triumphs and challenges faced by those who paved the way for the golden age of cinema.
The Five Satins are an American doo wop group, best known for their song, "In the Still of the Night". The group, formed in New Haven, Connecticut, consisted of leader Fred Parris, Lou Peebles, Stanley Dortch, Ed Martin and Jim Freeman in
Henry Vaughan - The Academy of American Poets is the largest membership-based nonprofit organization fostering an appreciation for contemporary poetry and supporting American poets. Henry Vaughan was born on April 17, , in Llansantffraed, Breconshire, Wales.
Ruslaan got sucess with his debut film MP3 – Mera Pehla Pehla Pyaar. Like his father, he also married a Hindu girl despite being from an Islamic community. His mother Anjana Manjrekar or Anjana Mumtaz was seen in films like: Koi Mil Gaya, Dhadkan, Dulhe Raja, etc. Before acting, he worked with Shiamak Davar dance group for 2 years.
Bryshere Gray was born and raised in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His mother, Andria Mayberry, became pregnant when she was a teenager, and, in the absence of his father, raised Gray as a single mother. When he was five years old, he was diagnosed with ADHD.
A former editor of Punch magazine, Alan Coren was a British humorist and writer. This biography of Coren provides detail information about his childhood, life, achievements & timeline.
Princess Alice of Battenberg, was born at Windsor Castle Berkshire, England. Her great grandmother Queen Victoria was present at her birth. Her parents were Louis Battenberg and Princess Victoria Hesse-Darmstadt. Alice was baptised in Darmstadt Germany on 25 April