A brief, slightly biased explainer of “Thylane Blondeau”

A quick glance at what’s trending turned into a deep breath and a click on Thylane Blondeau. There’s a strange comfort in watching a shared curiosity ripple across the country. What I saw people linking to Véronika Loubry : après la mort de son mari, sa célèbre fille, Thylane Blondeau annonce son mariage avec son … Read more

“Sian Williams” today: what people seem to be reacting to

I noticed Sian Williams climbing the list and decided to follow the trail. Part of me loves the speed of it – a million people asking the same question within the same hour. What I saw people linking to Sian Williams reveals how she fainted live on BBC Breakfast (London Evening Standard) Former BBC Breakfast … Read more

A small personal take on “Jessie Buckley”

I came for the headlines and stayed for the curiosity: Jessie Buckley. A spike like this usually means people are comparing notes in real time. What I saw people linking to Jessie Buckley says acting helped her overcome eating disorder as a teenager (BBC) Jessie Buckley ‘doesn’t regret’ her appearance on I’d Do Anything (The … Read more