Chris Evans recalls losing role in Fracture to Ryan Gosling and almost passing on Captain America 

Chris Evans has become a household name over the past decade during his run as Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But before getting fitted for his tights, the Boston-born actor was struggling to find some decent roles. He recently recalled losing the leading role of the 2007 thriller Fracture to Ryan Gosling after … Read more

LI anesthesiologist turned coronavirus doctor recalls when a patient asked if they were going to die

While many of us follow stay-at-home orders and wait for lockdowns to end, healthcare workers continue to battle on the frontlines against the novel coronavirus. Doctors and nurses from all hospital departments suddenly found themselves as first responders in intensive care units intubating patient after patient, trying to treat and prevent the spread of the … Read more

Study shows how the human brain stores and recalls memories

The formation and retrieval of memories in the brain is a phenomenon which is scarcely understood, principally due to the complexity of the human mind.  However, scientists now think they know how humans learn and store these moments in their memory bank.  According to a team of researchers from the University of Birmingham, it is … Read more

DJ and broadcaster Mike Read recalls his travel adventures including a scary flight to Brussels

Checking in… Mike Read: The DJ and broadcaster talks about playing with The Jolly Boys in Jamaica and a frightening flight to Brussels By Richard Webber For The Daily Mail Published: 09:54 BST, 23 May 2020 | Updated: 09:59 BST, 25 May 2020 DJ and broadcaster Mike Read This week DJ and broadcaster Mike Read … Read more

DJ and broadcaster Mike Read talks recalls his travel adventures

Checking in… Mike Read: The DJ and broadcaster talks about playing with The Jolly Boys in Jamaica and a frightening flight to Brussels By Richard Webber For The Daily Mail Published: 09:54 BST, 23 May 2020 | Updated: 10:19 BST, 23 May 2020 DJ and broadcaster Mike Read This week DJ and broadcaster Mike Read … Read more

How I sent down Dr Death: Lawyer Richard Henriques recalls his battle in court with Harold Shipman

Sir Richard Henriques, one of Britain’s most distinguished lawyers, played a leading role in some of the most notorious trials in recent years. Now retired as a High Court judge, his gives a unique insight into the inner workings of our justice system, beginning with the case of Harold Shipman — a GP who was … Read more

Tennis coach Judy Murray recalls her travel adventures

Checking in… Judy Murray: The tennis coach talks about family camping holidays in France and visiting one of Britain’s most remote tennis courts By Tessa Williams For The Daily Mail Published: 09:39 BST, 16 May 2020 | Updated: 09:48 BST, 16 May 2020 Tennis coach Judy Murray This week Judy Murray, mother of Scottish tennis … Read more

BGT star Sirine recalls seeing Simon Cowell’s ‘scary’ face on TV from before she lost her sight 

Sirine Jahangir, 14, will appear on Britain’s Got Talent on Saturday night and attempt to wow the judges with her unique vocals.  The singer went blind age nine however, has shared that she does remember seeing Simon Cowell‘s ‘scary’ face on TV from before she lost her sight. Sirine told The Mirror: ‘I remember watching … Read more

Former Conservative minister Rory Stewart recalls his travel adventures

Checking in… Rory Stewart: The former mayoral candidate and Conservative minister talks about nearly being arrested in Nepal and eating snake in China By Tamara Hinson For The Daily Mail Published: 09:48 BST, 9 May 2020 | Updated: 11:59 BST, 9 May 2020 Ex-Conservative minister Rory Stewart This week it’s wobbly screen time for former … Read more

Chris Hemsworth still has insecurities about acting and recalls how he paid off his parents’ home

Chris Hemsworth has confessed he still has insecurities about acting, despite carving out a lucrative career as a Hollywood leading man. In an interview with GQ Australia for the magazine’s May/June issue, the 36-year-old Thor star admitted he still worries his success could all disappear.   ‘Once you are on that train, not a day goes by … Read more