In-depth features, profiles, long-form journalism and culture coverage from the PublicReport editorial team.
If you recognise the name Susan Tully, there’s a good chance it’s because of a teenage single mother from Walford who dominated EastEnders in the 1980s. For eleven years, she played Michelle Fowler – one of the soap’s most defining characters. But after leaving Albert Square in 1996, she quietly walked away from acting altogether … Read more
Marvin Herbert’s life story reads like a script too improbable for fiction: a former London gangster shot five times and lost an eye now spends his days steering young people away from violence (The Sun (UK tabloid)). With 21 convictions for 76 offenses behind him, his transformation into a prison reform advocate is as jarring … Read more
Charlie Manby holds the highest PDC Development Tour average ever recorded, yet the 20-year-old Yorkshireman still sat 166th in the PDC world rankings in December 2025. This profile covers his age, career, ranking, and the financial reality behind professional darts. Born: 4 August 2005 · From: Yorkshire, England · Nickname: Champagne · PDC World Ranking … Read more
Few drivers have managed to stay as close to the centre of Formula One after hanging up their helmet as David Coulthard. The Scot spent 15 seasons on the grid, winning 13 Grands Prix, and then built a second career as a broadcaster and entrepreneur that keeps him in the paddock to this day. Born: … Read more
Without superpowers, without alien biology, Lex Luthor has made Superman’s life complicated for more than 80 years. His genius, his money, and his conviction that an alien god threatens human agency have made him Superman’s most persistent enemy—one who fights with kryptonite, media narratives, and corporate power instead of punches. First appearance: Action Comics #23 … Read more
Few hip-hop stories pack as many twists as MC Hammer’s, from a peak fortune that topped $70 million to a bankruptcy filing that wiped out nearly everything, then a quiet second act in tech investing. On this page, we trace that full arc—and answer the questions fans still ask about his money, his music, and … Read more
You’ve probably heard that a black cat crossing your path is bad luck – or maybe that it’s good luck, depending on who you ask. The truth is, black cats carry wildly different meanings across cultures, and they’re also beloved pets, a Marvel character, and even a tapas restaurant in Ireland. This article separates fact … Read more
If you’ve seen Groundhog Day, you know Andie MacDowell’s face—but the woman behind the role has a story that stretches far beyond the screen. Born Rosalie Anderson MacDowell on April 21, 1958, in Gaffney, South Carolina, according to Britannica, she rose from a fashion model to an acclaimed actress and, quietly, a committed environmental advocate … Read more
Ask any Chelsea fan to name their captain, and the answer is Reece James — a homegrown talent who rose through the academy to wear the armband at one of football’s most demanding clubs, but his story is less straightforward than a simple rise to glory due to long injury layoffs. This profile sorts facts … Read more
Jon Bernthal is the kind of actor who makes you look twice — not just because of his on-screen intensity, but because of the stories that swirl around his personal life. This article cuts through the noise with verified facts from authoritative sources, giving you a clear picture of who Jon Bernthal really is. Height: … Read more