Sam Stein is an American political journalist known for his coverage of U.S. politics and government. He currently serves as Managing Editor of the online news outlet The Bulwark. Previously, Stein held leadership roles at major media organizations: he was Deputy Managing Editor for Politics at Politico (overseeing its 2024 election coverage) and earlier was … Read more
Leo Skepi (born March 1998) is an Albanian-American social media personality and self-improvement influencer. He rose to fame on TikTok by posting frank, motivational vlogs about daily life, confidence and personal growth. By mid-2024 he had amassed over 4 million TikTok followers, drawing a loyal audience that appreciates his blunt, humorous advice. Skepi is also … Read more
Grant Horvat (born August 24, 1998) is an American golfer and YouTube personality known for his golf content and media presence. He grew up in Michigan and Florida, played collegiate golf at Palm Beach Atlantic University, and later became a golf influencer with millions of followers. Horvat won the PGA Tour’s Creator Classic 2 event … Read more
Cody James (full name Cody James Fenner) is a young Australian singer-songwriter known for auditioning on Australian Idol 2026. He grew up in Karratha in Western Australia and later moved to Perth to study music at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). As of early 2026 he is 20 years old. James released … Read more
Nicholas Storm is an Australian singer-songwriter from Gawler River in South Australia. He first came to public attention in early 2026 as a contestant on Season 11 of Australian Idol (aired on the Seven Network). Storm was 19 years old during the 2026 Idol season. There is very little information about his early life or … Read more
Riley Ziskey is an Australian country music singer and podcast host who recently gained attention as a contestant on Australian Idol Season 11 (2026). A self-described “emerging” artist, he hails from Longreach in Central West Queensland. Ziskey blends pop and rock elements with traditional 90s country influences in his music. In 2025 he returned to … Read more
Wanwue Tarpeh is an Australian singer and waitress from Melbourne, Victoria. As of early 2026 she is 21 years old and was selected as a contestant on Channel 7’s Australian Idol Season 11. In media coverage she has been described as a “jazz-singing waitress”, reflecting her smooth, jazz-influenced vocal style. Aside from her Idol appearance, … Read more
Olivia Giaourtas (born circa 2004) is an Australian singer and cheerleader who gained national attention in early 2026 as a contestant on Australian Idol Season 11. At the time of her audition in February 2026, media reports described her as a 21-year-old from Camden, New South Wales (a Sydney suburb). Little is known about her … Read more
Michelle Smallmon was born on August 13, 1986, in Belleville, Illinois. She grew up a passionate sports fan – her father Tony, an avid baseball enthusiast, often took her to St. Louis Cardinals games when she was a child. Smallmon attended Belleville’s Althoff High School, where she played varsity soccer as a freshman and was … Read more
Amy Shark (born Amy Louise Billings on May 14, 1986) is an Australian indie-pop singer-songwriter from the Gold Coast, Queensland. She first broke through in 2016 with the single “Adore,” which peaked at #3 on the ARIA Singles Chart. Her debut album Love Monster (2018) hit #1 on the ARIA Albums Chart and spawned multiple … Read more
Marcia Hines (born July 20, 1953) is an American-born Australian singer, performer and television personality known for her powerful voice and long career in music and TV. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts to Jamaican parents and raised singing in church. At age 16 she won a role in the Australian production of the stage … Read more
Kyle Dalton Sandilands (born 10 June 1971) is a prominent Australian radio and television personality. He grew up in Queensland and began his radio career in 1992 at age 21, starting at 4TO Townsville. Sandilands became famous as co-host of The Kyle and Jackie O Show, a top-rated weekday morning program on Sydney’s KIIS 106.5. … Read more