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34 profiles · Updated October 10, 2026
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Politics · United States
Donald John Trump
Donald John Trump is President of the United States and has served as both the 45th and 47th president. He was born in Queens, New York, on 14 June 1946. In 1971 he took over his father's real estate company and renamed it the Trump Organization.
Politics · United Kingdom
Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson
Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson is a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2019 to 2022. He was born on 19 June 1964 in New York City. Before becoming Prime Minister he was Mayor of London from 2008 to 2016 and Foreign Secretary from 2016 to 2018. He was the Member of Parliament for Uxbridge and South Ruislip from 2015 to 2023. He is a member of the Conservative Party.
Sports · United States
Mike Vrabel
Mike Vrabel is the head coach of the New England Patriots, a role he was appointed to in January 2025. He is a former NFL linebacker who played 14 seasons in the league. He previously served as head coach of the Tennessee Titans from 2018 to 2023. He is a former Patriots player and a member of the Patriots Hall of Fame.
Media · United Kingdom
Peter Olaleru
Peter Olaleru is the founder and editor of the publication Measured Take. He describes himself as a cybersecurity professional. He is registered with the UK Cyber Security Council as an Associate Cyber Security Professional (ACSP). The UK Cyber Security Council register lists him as an IT Manager & Web Developer.
Politics · United States
Melania Trump
Melania Trump was born in Slovenia on 26 April 1970. She moved to New York in 1996 and later became a United States citizen. She is a former fashion model and launched her own jewellery collection in 2010. She served as First Lady of the United States from 2017 to 2021 and founded the BE BEST initiative in 2018. She has served again as First Lady since 2025.
Sports · Germany
Jamal Musiala
Jamal Musiala is a German professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Bundesliga club Bayern Munich and the Germany national team. He moved from Chelsea's academy to Bayern Munich in 2019 to advance his professional career. He reached 100 Bundesliga wins during his career at Bayern Munich. In August 2026 he publicly disclosed that he had been diagnosed with temporary, brief but treatable absence seizures caused by a neurological dysfunction. He has experienced physical injuries, including a torn muscle fibre in his right thigh and a muscle injury that caused him to withdraw early from the German national team.
Politics · United States
Pete Hegseth
Pete Hegseth is an American government official, veteran and former television personality. He was sworn in on 25 January 2025 as the 29th United States Secretary of Defense, before the department's name was changed on 5 September 2025. He graduated from Princeton University in 2003 and was commissioned as an infantry officer in the US Army National Guard, undertaking active-duty deployments including to Guantanamo Bay, Iraq and Afghanistan. He has authored five books, including the 2024 New York Times best-seller The War on Warriors. He was performing duties as Secretary of War as of October 2026.
Media · United Kingdom
Andrew Tate
Andrew Tate is a former professional kickboxer and social media influencer known for promoting wealth, male dominance and misogyny through his online presence. He is a prominent figure in the 'manosphere' movement, advocating traditional masculinity and antifeminism. Tate has faced bans from major platforms for hate speech and was arrested in Miami on rape and sex trafficking charges sought by UK authorities.
Politics · Germany
Jens Spahn
Jens Spahn is a German politician belonging to the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and serves as the leader of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group (Unionsfraktionschef). He became known internationally after having a child via surrogacy in the United States, a practice prohibited under German law, which led to accusations of hypocrisy given his party's opposition to surrogacy legalization. Spahn has been active in federal politics for several years, holding various leadership roles within the CDU.
Politics · United States
Lindsey Graham
Lindsey Graham is a Republican politician who served as a U.S. Senator from South Carolina from 2003 until his death in 2026, having previously represented the state in the U.S. House of Representatives from the mid-1990s. Known for his work on foreign and security policy, he was a frequent attendee at the Munich Security Conference and a vocal supporter of Ukraine, having visited the country ten times during the Russian invasion. Initially a critic of Donald Trump, he became a close ally and advocate of the former president after Trump's 2016 election victory.
Sports · United States
Folarin Jerry Balogun
Folarin Jerry Balogun is a professional soccer striker born on July 3, 2001 in Brooklyn, New York, who was raised in London and developed through the Arsenal academy. He has had loan spells at Middlesbrough and Stade Reims before joining AS Monaco in 2023, and he represents the United States national team.
Sports · Germany
Domenico Tedesco
Domenico Tedesco (born 12 September 1985 in Rossano, Italy) is an Italian-German football coach. After youth playing experience and a business education, he earned his DFB coaching licence with top honors in 2016 and went on to lead VfB Stuttgart's youth teams, Schalke 04, Spartak Moscow, RB Leipzig, the Belgium national team, Fenerbahçe Istanbul, and most recently FC Bologna in Serie A.
Entertainment · Spain
Georgina Rodríguez Hernández
Georgina Rodríguez Hernández (born 27 January 1994) is an Argentine-Spanish model, social media influencer, and entrepreneur. She rose to prominence through her relationship with footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and has amassed a large following on Instagram, working with high‑end fashion brands and launching her own clothing line. Rodríguez also appeared in the 2022 Netflix documentary 'I Am Georgina' and has been involved in various business ventures.
Sports · Norway
Erling Braut Haaland
Erling Braut Haaland is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Manchester City and the Norway national team. Born on 21 July 2000 in Leeds, England, he began his senior career with Bryne and Molde before moving to Red Bull Salzburg, Borussia Dortmund, and finally Manchester City in 2022. Haaland is renowned for his prolific goal-scoring, having won multiple domestic and continental trophies, including the Premier League, Champions League, and setting records for most goals in a single Premier League season.
Sports · Italy
Pierluigi Collina
Pierluigi Collina (born 13 February 1960) is an Italian former football referee widely regarded as one of the best in the sport's history. He was named the World's Best Referee six consecutive times from 1998 to 2003 and officiated numerous high-profile matches, including Serie A, Champions League, and international tournaments. After retiring in 2005, he became head of UEFA's referees commission in 2010 and chairman of the FIFA referees committee in 2017, continuing to influence global refereeing standards.
Politics · Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the sixth President of Ukraine, having assumed office on 20 May 2019. Before his political career, he was a lawyer, comedian, actor, and producer, co‑founding the entertainment company Kvartal 95 and starring in the satirical TV series 'Servant of the People,' which gave name to his political party. He has led Ukraine through the Russo‑Ukrainian war, including the full‑scale Russian invasion that began in February 2022, and campaigned on an anti‑establishment, anti‑corruption platform.
Tech · United States
Jimmy Wales
Jimmy Wales is an American internet entrepreneur best known as the co-founder of Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia launched in 2001. He worked with Larry Sanger to develop the platform's foundational ideas and has been a prominent advocate for open knowledge and collaborative editing. Wales frequently speaks on topics related to internet governance, misinformation, and the future of digital knowledge sharing.
Entertainment · South Korea
Kim Jong-dae
Kim Jong-dae, known professionally as Chen, is a South Korean singer and songwriter best known as a vocalist of the boy band EXO and its subunits Exo-M and Exo-CBX. He debuted with EXO in 2011 after joining SM Entertainment as a trainee, and later released solo EPs such as 'April, and a Flower' (2019) and 'Dear My Dear' (2019). Chen has also contributed original songs to television drama soundtracks, including 'Best Luck' for It's Okay, That's Love and 'Everytime' for Descendants of the Sun.
Entertainment · Nigeria
Oludemilade Martin Alejo
Ycee (Oludemilade Martin Alejo) is a Nigerian rapper, songwriter, and Afropop singer born on January 29, 1993, in Festac, Lagos State. He studied marine biology at the University of Lagos before rising to prominence with his 2015 single 'Condo,' which earned nominations at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards. After leaving Tinny Entertainment in 2019, he founded his own label, Ain’t Nobody Badder Than, and released his debut album Ycee vs. Zaheer later that year.
Entertainment · Germany
Helene Fischer
Helene Fischer is a German Schlager singer, dancer, entertainer, and television moderator born on August 5, 1984, in Krasnoyarsk, Russian SFSR. She has sold over 18 million records, making her one of Germany's best-selling artists, and is known for her album 'Farbenspiel' and the TV show 'Die Helene Fischer Show'.
Sports · Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Al-Nassr and the Portugal national team. He began his senior career at Sporting CP before achieving global fame with Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and a return to Manchester United. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, he holds numerous goal-scoring records and has won multiple league titles and UEFA Champions League trophies.
Entertainment · Nigeria
Divine Ikubor
Divine Ikubor, known professionally as Rema, is a Nigerian singer, rapper, and songwriter who rose to prominence in 2019 with his Afrobeats and Afrorave sound. Born on May 1, 2000, in Benin City, Edo State, he began his career as a gospel rapper before transitioning to mainstream music, achieving international tours, brand partnerships, and significant streaming success. His work blends Afrobeat, trap, pop, and hip-hop, establishing him as one of Afrobeats' leading global artists.
Media · United States
Zachariah Hoyt
Zachariah Hoyt, known online as Asmongold, is an American Twitch streamer, YouTuber, and political commentator who gained prominence through World of Warcraft content. He co-founded the creator network One True King (OTK) and co-owned Starforge Systems, a gaming PC company. Hoyt is recognized for his marathon streams, candid commentary on gaming and politics, and a combined audience of millions across platforms.
Sports · Türkiye
Aykut Kocaman
Aykut Kocaman (born 5 April 1965) is a Turkish former professional footballer and current football manager. He played as a striker for Fenerbahçe, becoming one of the club's all-time leading goal scorers, and later served as technical director and sporting director for several Turkish clubs, most notably Fenerbahçe where he has had three separate tenures. Kocaman is recognized for his contributions to Turkish football both as a player and a manager.
Entertainment · United States
Janet Damita Jo Jackson
Janet Jackson is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer who rose to fame as part of the Jackson family. She achieved global stardom with albums such as Control (1986) and Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989), known for blending socially conscious themes with innovative music and choreography. Over her decades-long career, she has influenced pop culture, broken gender and racial barriers on MTV, and remained a prominent figure in entertainment.
Politics · United States
Hasan Doğan Piker
Hasan Doğan Piker, known online as HasanAbi, is an American Twitch streamer, YouTube creator, and left-wing political commentator. Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey to Turkish parents, he grew up in Istanbul and attended Rutgers University. He worked at The Young Turks until 2020 before focusing on his streaming career, where he has become one of the platform's most-subscribed commentators and frequently discusses issues such as the Gaza war and U.S. foreign policy.
Entertainment · South Africa
Tyla Laura Seethal
Tyla Laura Seethal, known mononymously as Tyla, is a South African singer-songwriter born on 30 January 2002 in Edenvale, Gauteng. She rose to international fame with her 2023 single 'Water', which became the first South African soloist entry on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 55 years and won the inaugural Grammy for Best African Music Performance. Tyla's music blends pop, R&B, and amapiano, earning her multiple awards and establishing her as a prominent African pop artist.
Politics · United States
Tulsi Gabbard
Tulsi Gabbard is an American politician and military officer who served as the U.S. Representative for Hawaii's 2nd congressional district from 2013 to 2021 and as the eighth Director of National Intelligence since February 2025. She previously held office in the Hawaii House of Representatives and the Honolulu City Council, and served as Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee from 2013 to 2016. Gabbard is a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve with service in the Iraq War.
Activism · United Kingdom
Catherine Elizabeth Middleton
Catherine Elizabeth Middleton, known as Catherine, Princess of Wales, is a member of the British royal family married to William, Prince of Wales. Born on 9 January 1982 in Reading, England, she studied art history at the University of St Andrews, where she met Prince William. She undertakes royal duties and charitable work through the Royal Foundation, focusing on early childhood, addiction, the arts, and mental health advocacy, and became Princess of Wales in September 2022 after her husband was created Prince of Wales.
Politics · United Kingdom
Andrew Albert Christian Edward Mountbatten-Windsor
Andrew Albert Christian Edward Mountbatten-Windsor is the second son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and younger brother of King Charles III. He served in the Royal Navy from 1979 to 2001, including active duty as a helicopter pilot in the Falklands War, and held the title Duke of York after his 1986 marriage to Sarah Ferguson. He undertook royal duties and served as the UK's Special Representative for International Trade and Investment until 2019, but his public role ended amid controversy over his association with financier Jeffrey Epstein, leading to the removal of his royal titles and the HRH style in 2025.
Politics · China
Xi Jinping
Xi Jinping is a Chinese politician who has served as General Secretary of the Communist Party of China since November 2012 and President of the People's Republic of China since March 2013. He also chairs the Central Military Commission, overseeing the armed forces. Prior to his national leadership, he graduated from Tsinghua University and held various provincial party positions. His leadership has been marked by consolidation of power, including the removal of presidential term limits in 2018, and an assertive foreign policy emphasizing Taiwan, trade, and global influence.
Entertainment · United States
Jamal Roberts
Jamal Roberts is an American singer from Meridian, Mississippi, who won the twenty-third season of American Idol in May 2025. He works as a physical education teacher at Crestwood Elementary School and is active in his church choir. Following his Idol victory, he released the gospel single 'Still,' which received a Grammy nomination for Best Gospel Performance/Song.
Activism · Nigeria
Nwannekaenyi Nnamdi Okwu Kanu
Nwannekaenyi Nnamdi Okwu Kanu (born 25 September 1967) is a British‑Nigerian political activist and the founder and leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a separatist movement that seeks the restoration of the Republic of Biafra in southeastern Nigeria. He established IPOB in 2012/2014 and operates Radio Biafra from the United Kingdom. Kanu has been arrested multiple times by Nigerian authorities on treason and terrorism charges, and his activities have generated significant controversy both within Nigeria and internationally.
Sports · United States
Caitlin Elizabeth Clark
Caitlin Elizabeth Clark (born January 22, 2002) is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever of the WNBA. She played college basketball for the Iowa Hawkeyes, where she became the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer and a two-time national player of the year. Selected first overall in the 2024 WNBA draft, she won Rookie of the Year and has been recognized for her scoring, playmaking, and influence on women's basketball.