Tyler Piccotti
News and Culture Editor, Biography.com
Tyler Piccotti joined the Biography.com staff as an Associate News Editor and is now the News and Culture Editor. He previously worked as a reporter and copy editor for a daily newspaper recognized by the Associated Press Sports Editors. In his current role, he shares the true stories behind your favorite movies and TV shows and profiles rising musicians, actors, and athletes. When he's not working, you can find him at the nearest amusement park or movie theater and cheering on his favorite teams.
Conor McGregor
Irish mixed martial artist Conor McGregor won the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s featherweight and lightweight titles.
Worst Neighbor Ever: Where Is Convicted Fraudster Caroline Herrling Now?
The Netflix series shows how Herrling tried to cover up a death and steal nearly $4 million in assets.
Jordan Belfort
Belfort illegally made millions in the 1990s through his investment company, Stratton Oakmont. His memoir is the basis for The Wolf of Wall Street movie.
What Is Burning Man? All About the Annual Countercultural Festival Attracting Elon Musk and Other Celebrities
More than 70,000 witness the burning of “The Man” in the Nevada desert every year.
Anya Taylor-Joy
Anya Taylor-Joy is a Golden Globe-winning actor known for her roles in The Queen's Gambit, Split, and The Menu.
Betsy Ross Probably Didn’t Design the American Flag. History Points to This Founding Father Instead
Seamstress Betsy Ross is the subject of popular folklore, but written evidence points to the lawyer, musician, and Declaration of Independence signee as the true American flag designer.
Who Is Folarin Balogun? All About the Star of the United States World Cup Soccer Team and His Red Card Controversy
Balogun, the subject of a controversial red card in the Round of 32, had a unique path to the team.
Everything to Know About Catherine Laga’aia, the Newest Moana Star
The 19-year-old Australian beat out more than 32,000 hopefuls to portray the Disney princess.
Before George Washington Was a Hero of the American Revolution, He Suffered an Embarrassing 1754 Defeat
Washington surrendered at Fort Necessity and accidentally ignited the French and Indian War.
What Hamnet Gets Right and Wrong About William Shakespeare’s Life and Family
The historical drama starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley blends facts about the Bard with plenty of fiction.
Ella Langley
Country singer Ella Langley is known for the hit singles “You Look Like You Love Me” and “Choosin’ Texas.”
Who Is Lindsay Clancy? All About the Duxbury Mother Accused of Killing Her 3 Children
Clancy allegedly strangled her kids in 2023, but has denied guilt due to postpartum psychosis.
Caitlin Clark
Basketball star Caitlin Clark plays for the WNBA’s Indiana Fever and holds the NCAA Division I scoring record.
The Real Hamnet Shakespeare: His Life, Mysterious Death, and the Story Behind ‘Hamlet’
William Shakespeare’s only son, Hamnet, died at age 11. The movie Hamnet reimagines how the tragedy affected the playwright and his work.
The Apollo 13 Rescue Captivated the World. It Took Years for the True Tale to Be Told Onscreen
The doomed 1970 space flight resulted in one of the most dramatic rescues in history, but its first movie adaptation was nothing like the real mission.
12 Notable Artists from the Harlem Renaissance and Their Enduring Works
Louis Armstrong, Bessie Smith, and Langston Hughes were just a few musicians and writers who shaped the movement.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo is the first men’s soccer player to record 900 career goals. He currently plays for the Portuguese national team and the Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr.
George Washington
George Washington was a Founding Father and the first president of the United States. He led the Continental Army to victory in the Revolutionary War.
Russell Wilson
Retired football quarterback Russell Wilson won Super Bowl XLVIII with the Seattle Seahawks and is married to R&B star Ciara.
The True Story of Paul Revere’s Ride
The famous poem “Paul Revere’s Ride” gets some of the facts wrong. Here’s what really happened in 1775.
Betsy Ross Probably Didn’t Design the First American Flag. Meet the Man Historians Say Did
Ross did run an upholstery shop, but evidence suggests Francis Hopkinson created the stars and stripes.
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi, a forward for Inter Miami CF and Argentina’s national team, is one of the world’s greatest soccer players and an eight-time Ballon d’Or winner.
Who Was Reagan Simmons-Hancock? Everything We Know About Taylor Parker’s Maternal Instinct Victim and Her Murder
Parker killed Simmons-Hancock in 2020 and attempted to kidnap her unborn daughter.
Jelly Roll
Jelly Roll is a Grammy-nominated country music star with the hit songs “Need a Favor,” “Son of a Sinner,” and “I Am Not Okay.”
Lewis Hamilton
British auto racer Lewis Hamilton is a seven-time Formula 1 champion and has the most Grand Prix wins in series history.
Who Is Former NFL Player Darron Lee? All About the Super Bowl Champion Charged with First-Degree Murder
Lee is accused of killing his girlfriend in Tennessee in February 2026.
Where Is Gypsy-Rose Blanchard Now? Inside Her Life After Prison
Gypsy-Rose was released from prison in December 2023 after serving time for the murder of her mother DeeDee.
Where Is Wade Griffin Now? What We Know About Taylor Parker’s Ex-Boyfriend from Maternal Instinct
Griffin met the convicted killer in 2019. Their relationship was built on deceit and blind trust.
Where Is Taylor Parker Now? What We Know About the Maternal Instinct Killer on Texas Death Row
Parker killed a 21-year-old mother and attempted to steal her unborn baby as her own.
Who Is Karmelo Anthony? All About the Trial of the Texas Teenager Convicted of Austin Metcalf’s Murder
Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison for the fatal 2025 stabbing at a track meet.
Morgan Wallen
Country music singer Morgan Wallen is known for the hit songs “Last Night” and “You Proof” as well as his album I’m the Problem.
RuPaul
RuPaul is a drag queen, singer, and actor best known for his hit reality competition series RuPaul’s Drag Race.