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Requested moves
- 08 Oct 2025 – Nagarjuna Akkineni (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Nagarjuna (actor) by DareshMohan (t · c); see discussion
- 08 Oct 2025 – Omar Brown (sprinter) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Omar O. Brown by Habst (t · c); see discussion
- 08 Oct 2025 – Evgeniy Poddubny (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Yevgeny Poddubny by Altenmann (t · c); see discussion
- 08 Oct 2025 – C. C. Wei (business executive) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Che-Chia Wei by Faster than Thunder (t · c); see discussion
- 08 Oct 2025 – C. C. Wei (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Chung Ching Wei by Faster than Thunder (t · c); see discussion
- 07 Oct 2025 – Josh (alleged Mozambican hitman) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Mpumalanga killings by Tbhotch (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Oct 2025 – Do Won Chang (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Do Won and Jin Sook Chang by Longhornsg (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Oct 2025 – Emma Norton (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Emma Norton (lawyer) by Veggiegalaxy (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Oct 2025 – Brad Hawkins (actor) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Brad Hawkins by TenPoundHammer (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Oct 2025 – Ben Rice (baseball) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Ben Rice by Debartolo2917 (t · c); see discussion
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AfD: Robert Parks-Valletta
[edit]Hello, there is an ongoing Articles for Deletion discussion about Robert Parks-Valletta, an American actor, television host, and producer. The article was recently expanded with additional reliable sources, including coverage from *San Diego Union-Tribune*, *Haute Living*, *Look to the Stars*, *Hawaii News Now*, *Page Six*, *People*, *E! News*, *ET Online*, and *Nicki Swift*. It now covers his acting and hosting career, regional Emmy awards, and charity work.
Additional input from project members would be appreciated to help evaluate whether the article meets notability guidelines. The discussion is at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Robert Parks-Valletta. Thanks! User972364 (talk) 13:55, 25 August 2025 (UTC)
AfD notification: Tariq Masood
[edit]Hello, there is an ongoing Articles for Deletion (AfD) discussion about the article Tariq Masood. Since the topic may be of relevance to this WikiProject, editors interested in the subject are invited to participate. Please see the discussion and share your views. Thank you. Khaatir (talk) 03:26, 26 August 2025 (UTC)
Good article reassessment for Calvin McCarty
[edit]Calvin McCarty has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the reassessment page. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. Z1720 (talk) 16:28, 26 August 2025 (UTC)
Good article reassessment for Dirk Nowitzki
[edit]Dirk Nowitzki has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the reassessment page. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. Z1720 (talk) 17:16, 26 August 2025 (UTC)
Good article reassessment for Shriya Saran
[edit]Shriya Saran has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the reassessment page. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. Z1720 (talk) 17:22, 26 August 2025 (UTC)
Requested move at Talk:Bartholomew the Apostle#Requested move 27 August 2025
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There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Bartholomew the Apostle#Requested move 27 August 2025 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. Cacophonic peace (talk) 12:28, 27 August 2025 (UTC)
Good article reassessment for The Quarrymen
[edit]The Quarrymen has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the reassessment page. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. Z1720 (talk) 14:15, 27 August 2025 (UTC)
Good article reassessment for Ngoia Pollard Napaltjarri
[edit]Ngoia Pollard Napaltjarri has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the reassessment page. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. Z1720 (talk) 14:18, 27 August 2025 (UTC)
Ben Higgins nominated for deletion
[edit]Discussion: Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Ben Higgins. George Ho (talk) 23:10, 27 August 2025 (UTC)
Good article reassessment for Hilaria Baldwin
[edit]Hilaria Baldwin has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the reassessment page. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. Z1720 (talk) 05:05, 28 August 2025 (UTC)
Opinions needed
[edit]We could use additional opinions at Talk:Tony Sirico#Genaro or Gennaro?. We've seen different spellings of Sirico's first name and are uncertain of the best way to proceed. I don't know whether this project has previously reached a consensus in terms of how to handle such a case. Thanks! DonIago (talk) 14:47, 28 August 2025 (UTC)
Danny Masterson infobox image
[edit]I am looking for some input at Talk:Danny_Masterson#Infobox_image. The question is whether the lead image should be the most recent photo of him we have (his booking photo), or circa-2015 photo of him at a celebrity event prior to his criminal conviction. Xan747 (talk) 22:04, 29 August 2025 (UTC)
Request: Add photo to Seph Lawless article
[edit]Hello, I am the subject of the Seph Lawless article. I have uploaded a free-licensed self-portrait to Wikimedia Commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sephlawlessselfportrait161.jpg
Since I am the subject of the article, I will not add it myself due to conflict-of-interest rules. Could an experienced editor please add this image to the article’s infobox or lead section?
Thanks very much! Sephlawlessllc (talk) 18:32, 31 August 2025 (UTC)
Women in Red September 2025
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Good article reassessment for Steve Smith (cricketer)
[edit]Steve Smith (cricketer) has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the reassessment page. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. Z1720 (talk) 01:12, 1 September 2025 (UTC)
Good article reassessment for Early life of Ricky Ponting
[edit]Early life of Ricky Ponting has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the reassessment page. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. Z1720 (talk) 16:07, 1 September 2025 (UTC)
Requested move at Talk:Abu Obaida (Hamas)#Requested move 31 August 2025
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There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Abu Obaida (Hamas)#Requested move 31 August 2025 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. QalasQalas (talk) 22:39, 1 September 2025 (UTC)
You are invited to join the discussion at Wikipedia talk:Vital articles/Level/5/People § Add Allan Holdsworth. 🌙Eclipse (she/they/all neos • talk • edits) 11:25, 2 September 2025 (UTC)
Requested move at Talk:Jean Pormanove#Requested move 26 August 2025
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There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Jean Pormanove#Requested move 26 August 2025 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. ASUKITE 15:31, 3 September 2025 (UTC)
Requested move at Talk:David Kramer (talent agent)#Requested move 18 August 2025
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There is a requested move discussion at Talk:David Kramer (talent agent)#Requested move 18 August 2025 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. ASUKITE 15:53, 3 September 2025 (UTC)
Requested move at Talk:QCP (Gianluca Conte) § Requested move 3 September 2025
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An editor has requested that QCP (Gianluca Conte) be moved to another page, which may be of interest to this WikiProject. You are invited to participate in the move discussion. Thanks, 1isall (talk/contribs) 10:51, 5 September 2025 (UTC)
Requested move at Talk:Bill Vincent#Requested move 28 August 2025
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There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Bill Vincent#Requested move 28 August 2025 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. ASUKITE 13:20, 6 September 2025 (UTC)
Invitation to comment on AfD for Dian Rana
[edit]Hello all, There is currently an Articles for Deletion (AfD) discussion regarding the article (Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Dian Rana). Most contributions so far come from editors familiar with the local Indonesian context. To ensure a neutral and broad perspective, I would appreciate if other editors, especially those less familiar with the local situation, could also review and provide their input. Thanks in advance for your time and feedback! Nusantarakita (talk) 08:18, 7 September 2025 (UTC)
One of your project's articles has been selected for improvement!
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Good article reassessment for Edward Everett
[edit]Edward Everett has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the reassessment page. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. Z1720 (talk) 23:40, 8 September 2025 (UTC)
Good article reassessment for Hamnet Shakespeare
[edit]Hamnet Shakespeare has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the reassessment page. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. Z1720 (talk) 23:42, 8 September 2025 (UTC)
Good article reassessment for Brett Hull
[edit]Brett Hull has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the reassessment page. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. Z1720 (talk) 23:50, 8 September 2025 (UTC)
Request for Review: Adding 2025 Exhibitions to Ploenchan Vinyaratn’s Career Section
[edit]Hello,
I’d like to propose updates to the article on Ploenchan Vinyaratn. The outlined suggested additions to her Career section include:
Participation in Cheongju Craft Biennale 2025
Inclusion in Threading: Contemporary Art of Thailand
The full proposal, along with links to sources, has been added to the article’s talk page under Proposed additions
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Ploenchan_Vinyaratn
I’d appreciate any guidance or assistance in reviewing and adding these updates to the article in accordance with Wikipedia’s standards.
Thank you! JackPrinya (talk) 01:02, 9 September 2025 (UTC)
Yes add image
[edit]add image Pc8546 (talk) 04:50, 10 September 2025 (UTC)
Good article reassessment for Asafo Aumua
[edit]Asafo Aumua has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the reassessment page. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. Z1720 (talk) 14:30, 10 September 2025 (UTC)
Attention needed at Archduke Gottfried of Austria
[edit]This article needs some attention; preferably from some who has better knowledge of Austrian history than me. There are some odd claims made in the article. For one, the Republic of German-Austria was abolished in 1918 during the time when the subject's father, Archduke Peter Ferdinand of Austria, was archduke. The claim that his son became an archduke is dubious because the archduchy was never reestablished. He is really better described as a pretender. I would advocate for a retitle as he was never an officially recognized archduke, and I would remove the succession claims from the info box etc. I don't have time to work on this myself as I have other projects, but hopefully someone from this project can take a look. I am going to place this message on a few other pertinent wikiproject pages. Best.4meter4 (talk) 18:30, 10 September 2025 (UTC)
Peter Weber (television personality) nominated for deletion
[edit]Link: Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Peter Weber (television personality). George Ho (talk) 02:39, 12 September 2025 (UTC)
Request for input: Talk:Mikey Walsh
[edit]Hello WikiProject Biography members. I’ve started a discussion at this section regarding sourcing, neutrality, and due weight in that BLP. Input from uninvolved editors would be very welcome to help reach consensus. Thanks! — BrokenEmperor BrokenEmperor (talk) 15:38, 12 September 2025 (UTC)
Template discussion
[edit]I've started a discussion about recent changes to Template:Russia–United States relations, Template:Soviet Union–United States relations, and Template:Vladimir Putin at Template talk:Russia–United States relations#Recent changes to templates (to keep the discussion centralized). Please feel free to join the discussion if you're interested! Woodroar (talk) 18:24, 14 September 2025 (UTC)
Request edit assistance for Kent Pavelka article
[edit]Hello,
I am Kent Pavelka. Because I cannot edit the article directly, I’ve placed a full request with sources and draft text on the article’s Talk page: Talk:Kent Pavelka.
Highlights: 1,000th & 1,200th Husker broadcasts, Hall of Fame induction, Omaha World-Herald profile.
I’d appreciate help from neutral editors in reviewing and updating the article.
—Kent Pavelka Kjpavelka (talk) 20:42, 14 September 2025 (UTC)
Good article reassessment for G. Wayne Clough
[edit]G. Wayne Clough has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the reassessment page. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. Z1720 (talk) 22:53, 15 September 2025 (UTC)
Request edit assistance for article on Meng Han Kuok
[edit]Hi, i have a collection of reliable independent sources about Dr Meng Han Kuok, a scientist and entrepreneur. Would any experienced editor be willing to review them and consider drafting a neutral article through Articles for Creation? SnowdropSG (talk) 21:00, 16 September 2025 (UTC)
Request for review – Draft:Jeffrey M. Gabriel (domain broker)
[edit]Hi everyone,
I’ve recently submitted a draft for review about Jeffrey M. Gabriel, a domain broker and entrepreneur best known for his record-breaking domain name sales, including Sex.com and AI.com. The article includes references from reliable sources such as Forbes, DNJournal, and DomainSherpa.
Here is the draft: Draft:Jeffrey M. Gabriel
I’d appreciate it if someone from the project could take a quick look and let me know if it meets the notability criteria, or if there’s anything I could improve to increase the chances of acceptance.
Thanks so much in advance!
– User:Fruzsimolnar Fruzsimolnar (talk) 11:34, 17 September 2025 (UTC)
Feedback Request for Draft:Sam Bayat Makoo
[edit]- Hello, I have created a draft article for Sam Bayat Makoo (Draft:Sam Bayat Makoo) about a Quebec-licensed attorney and author specializing in immigration law and citizenship by investment programs. The draft uses independent, reliable sources such as *Gulf News*, *Caribbean News Global*, *The Corporate Immigration Review*, and *Le Barreau du Québec*<nowiki> to establish notability per WP:NBIO. No self-published sources (e.g., LinkedIn or Bayat Group website) are used. I am seeking feedback on the draft’s content, sourcing, and neutrality to improve it before submitting to Articles for Creation. Please advise if additional sources, clarifications, or changes are needed to meet Wikipedia’s standards. Thank you!
InsightAdventurer (talk) 13:41, 19 September 2025 (UTC)
Request for assistance at Talk:Garry Tan
[edit]In mid-August I made an edit request asking for help to add a little more up-to-date information about Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan. I have had no responses, even after asking in a couple of other places, so I am now trying here. I have a financial COI with the subject, so I will not edit the article myself. If you have any questions, please post on that page and I'll follow up there. Thanks, WWB Too (Talk · COI) 20:06, 19 September 2025 (UTC)
Discussion at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Zoltán Fehér (diplomat)
[edit] You are invited to join the discussion at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Zoltán Fehér (diplomat), which is within the scope of this WikiProject. It was just relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus. Sariel Xilo (talk) 02:33, 20 September 2025 (UTC)
Content removal re marital status
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I was involved in a WP:BRD yesterday at the article for Henry Paker. A user removed (diff) mentions of Paker's marriage to Amy Beth Hayes from the article; no explanation or source was given for the deletion, and it looked to me like a standard unexplained removal, so I reverted it (diff). My revert was then undone (diff) by another user, with the edit summary They've been separated since before this page began.
(again, no source or further explanation/evidence). I then went to the talk page and asked that user for evidence to support the claim made in their edit summary; following their reply, I have given a fairly comprehensive explanation of my point of view/gut instinct on the issue.
However, I'm a bit unsure about what the right thing to do here actually is, from a WP:BLP perspective. As I said in my reply to the discussion:
It may not technically be a violation of WP:BLP to remove the mentions of Paker being married, as the sourcing wasn't particularly solid to begin with (no independent sources explicitly state that they were ever married, let alone that they're still together). However, their most recent mentions of their relationship (eg. on social media: this Tweet from 2015) are that they're married, and my gut feeling is that we should not be editing BLPs based on Reddit speculation. If reliable sources say they've split up—or the individuals themselves publicly say it—then that's a different matter.
I think my instinct to return it to the previous version is based on WP:VNT, but I'm not sure whether that even applies here. What do others think about this? What's the next step here—leave the article as-is (permalink) where discussion of marital status has been removed based on Reddit speculation, or reinstate the previous version (permalink) where sourcing re their marriage wasn't great to begin with? Any outside input would be much appreciated! Pineapple Storage (talk) 12:54, 20 September 2025 (UTC)
Helene Schalkwijk-Barendsen
[edit]I want to write an article to add her to Wikipedia. She was a Canadian mycologist, artist and author of the book, Mushrooms of Western Canada. How do I start? User59009 (talk) 19:42, 21 September 2025 (UTC)
Requested move at Talk:List of members of the United States House of Representatives in the 1st Congress by seniority#Requested move 4 September 2025
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There is a requested move discussion at Talk:List of members of the United States House of Representatives in the 1st Congress by seniority#Requested move 4 September 2025 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. Woko Sapien (talk) 20:06, 22 September 2025 (UTC)
Request for Review – Juan LaFonta Article Expansion
[edit]Hello! I’m writing to respectfully request help reviewing an edit proposal for the article on Juan LaFonta, a former Louisiana State Representative, civil rights advocate, and attorney based in New Orleans.
The article is currently short and lightly sourced. A fully rewritten, neutrally worded draft — with 30 reliable sources — has been posted on the article’s Talk Page here:
→ Talk:Juan LaFonta#Requested Article Expansion – Full Draft and 30 Sources for Review
Because I have a conflict of interest as a paid consultant, I am not editing the article directly. I would greatly appreciate if a neutral editor could review the draft and — if appropriate — implement it in full or in parts.
The draft follows BLP and COI guidelines and has been structured to align with similar political biographies. I’m happy to answer any questions or make revisions.
Thank you so much for your time and service to the community. Mjgav1025 (talk) 20:37, 22 September 2025 (UTC)
RfC on BLPCRIME
[edit]There is currently an RfC on WP:BLPCRIME at Wikipedia talk:Biographies of living persons § RFC: Amount of coverage in reliable primary news sources. voorts (talk/contributions) 00:13, 23 September 2025 (UTC)
Good article reassessment for Kenneth Dewar
[edit]Kenneth Dewar has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the reassessment page. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. Z1720 (talk) 15:04, 25 September 2025 (UTC)
Wendy Padbury (Actress) Full Name?
[edit]Is Wendy Padbury's (actress, born December 7, 1947, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England) middle name Anne? 2001:8003:8004:C801:406E:837D:AE3C:9CE0 (talk) 05:16, 26 September 2025 (UTC)
Requested move at Talk:Greeeen#Requested move 19 September 2025
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There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Greeeen#Requested move 19 September 2025 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. Vanderwaalforces (talk) 09:11, 26 September 2025 (UTC)
Eric Baker (businessman)
[edit]Hello! I posted on the Eric Baker (businessman) Talk page an edit request about the founding of Viagogo that folks here might be interested in. I have a COI so can't make the changes without a review by volunteers first. Cheers Stephanie BINK (talk) 22:34, 26 September 2025 (UTC)
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Review of Rami Baitiéh
[edit]Hello, a few months ago I translated the French page for Rami Baitiéh, a page that I had written myself as part of a paid contribution. I thought I had done my best to comply with WP:NPOV, but Edwardx ultimately deleted my contributions, finding them too promotional, which I fully understand. As a result, he asked me to go through the discussion page to propose my changes before publication, which I of course agreed to do. Unfortunately, I have not received a response from Edwardx or any other contributor after several weeks. Would any of you be willing to take a look at it? At least to review the first part, so that I can move forward with the rest. Thank you very much! Jul.H (talk) 12:29, 3 October 2025 (UTC)
Ernie Toshack with the Australian cricket team in England in 1948
[edit]I have nominated Ernie Toshack with the Australian cricket team in England in 1948 for a featured article review here. Please join the discussion on whether this article meets the featured article criteria. Articles are typically reviewed for two weeks. If substantial concerns are not addressed during the review period, the article will be moved to the Featured Article Removal Candidates list for a further period, where editors may declare "Keep" or "Delist" in regards to the article's featured status. The instructions for the review process are here. Z1720 (talk) 01:43, 6 October 2025 (UTC)
FAR
[edit]I have nominated Emily Dickinson for a featured article review here. Please join the discussion on whether this article meets the featured article criteria. Articles are typically reviewed for two weeks. If substantial concerns are not addressed during the review period, the article will be moved to the Featured Article Removal Candidates list for a further period, where editors may declare "Keep" or "Delist" in regards to the article's featured status. The instructions for the review process are here. Ten Pound Hammer • (What did I screw up now?) 18:09, 6 October 2025 (UTC)
Good article reassessment for Gene Wilder
[edit]Gene Wilder has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the reassessment page. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. Z1720 (talk) 13:54, 8 October 2025 (UTC)
Good article reassessment for Kyle Critchell
[edit]Kyle Critchell has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the reassessment page. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. Z1720 (talk) 14:08, 8 October 2025 (UTC)