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What to expect from this week’s print issue, from Sarah Andelman’s installation at the Landmark, Hong Kong, to homestays on Nepal’s Mohare Danda trek.

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Hugely popular online influencer emerges from self-imposed internet exile to wow her massive army of followers.

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The exclusive event not only showcased Style by SCMP’s unique content – it also celebrated the creative community it has built in the Fragrant Harbour since its revamp last year.

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How this organiser went from corporate DEI to planning music festivals

Nikki Davies tells PostMag about finding her niche in DEI in the corporate world before transferring her skill set to live music events.

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Satirical publication plans ‘less hateful disinformation’ for Infowars, which for decades has peddled in conspiracies.

From Hong Kong noodles to Hollywood: Tiger Ji’s ramen-fuelled rise

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Who is Brian Austin Green’s partner after Megan Fox, Sharna Burgess?

Brian Austin Green welcomed a son with dancer Sharna Burgess in 2022, and the 2 now have a large blended family including Green’s kids from his relationships with Megan Fox and Vanessa Marcil.

Brian Austin Green’s fiancée, Sharna Burgess, just congratulated his ex, Megan Fox, on her pregnancy. Photo: @sharnaburgess/Instagram

Who is Sloane Momsen, sister of Gossip Girl’s Taylor Momsen?

Sloane played Mel Gibson’s daughter in the 2002 film We Were Soldiers alongside her Pretty Reckless singer sister, but does not appear to have acted since the early 2000s and is off social media.

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Who is Sloane Momsen, sister of Gossip Girl’s Taylor Momsen? She was in Law & Order and How the Grinch Stole Christmas, but stays mostly under the radar. Photo: @taylormomsen/X

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Beijing slams some Taiwanese politicians who attacked Andy Lau for performing his song ‘Chinese people’.

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Who is US Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s husband Jesse Barrett?

As a judge on the US Supreme Court, and a mother of 5 biological children and 2 adopted children, Coney Barrett needs a lot of support – husband and fellow lawyer Barrett is the man to provide it.

Meet Kyle Baugher, husband to Yellowstone star Kelly Reilly

Reilly and Baugher keep their relationship under wraps – Baugher isn’t even on social media – but the New York investor and former Princeton Tigers MVP is supportive of his actress wife’s career.

Who is Yellowstone actress Kelly Reilly’s husband Kyle Baugher? Photos: @mzkellyreilly/Instagram; Linson Entertainment

Lover of Angelababy’s ex quits China social media over ‘huge’ child support claims

Mainland social media gossip claims Huang Xiaoming is being stung for whopping US$37 million in maintenance.

The girlfriend of the ex-husband of actress and model Angelababy has quit social media over online gossip. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Sohu

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The designer introduces us to her hometown of the Bay of Islands, and makes her pitch for sustainable products like biodegradable merino wool from her native New Zealand.

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Wendy Williams and The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson are currently under conservatorships, while Britney Spears gained her freedom from a similar arrangement in November 2021. Photos: @thewendyexperiencepodcast, @britneyspears, @rollyingstone/Instagram

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After falling in love with Milanese coffee on a trip to Italy, this entrepreneur enlisted designer JJ Acuna to bring the Italian city’s vibe to Hong Kong.

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After moving to LA, Pounds gained the attention of Madonna, Jamie Foxx and Wiz Khalifa, and dropped his first album last year; now he’s fielding criticism for his actions around Payne’s final song.

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What did Barbara Bregoli say about her daughter Bhad Bhabie’s cancer diagnosis?

Bhad Bhabie, aka Danielle Bregoli, was the subject of online speculation that she was taking Ozempic due to her dramatic weight loss – the rapper has since said that she was taking cancer medication.

Bhad Bhabie’s mother, Barbara Bregoli, is shutting down haters who say her daughter’s cancer diagnosis is a hoax. Photos: @bhadbhabie, @the_barbara_bregoli/Instagram

Profile | Taiwan singer Vivian Hsu inspires many with cancer journey, stays fit, values privacy

As premature baby, she earned nickname “cobra” from neighbours due to her perceived unattractiveness.

Taiwanese singer and actress Vivian Hsu has revealed her recovery from thyroid cancer, aiming to inspire and uplift others facing similar challenges. Photo: SCMP composite/IG@vivianhsu.ironv

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When fans suggested that Peifer may be enjoying her ex’s break-up, she said, ‘I just wanna be clear on the fact that I don’t find any gratification in other people hurting’.

Meet Steve Irwin’s son Robert, who’s working with Prince William

Robert Irwin was named a Global Ambassador for Prince William’s Earthshot Prize earlier this year, and recently joined the royal in Africa to discuss conservation – here’s what else you need to know.

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Meet Steve Irwin’s son Robert, who’s turning 21: the Australian conservationist has been working with Prince William in South Africa and is following in his late father’s footsteps. Photo: Reuters

Who is Ann Coulter, the woman dubbed ‘fascist Barbie’ by the left?

Opinionated media commentator Ann Coulter is no stranger to controversy, having criticised everyone from Kamala Harris and Donald Trump to Tim Walz’s son and 9/11 widows.

Political commentator Ann Coulter doesn’t hold back when it comes to criticising others. Photo: @realanncoulter/Instagram

Meet Matteo Milleri, ex to Leonardo DiCaprio’s girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti

The Italian multidisciplinary artist has collaborated with The Weeknd, Bulgari and Grimes, and is one half of the producer-DJ duo Tale of Us, alongside Carmine Conte.

What is former child star and ‘Voice of an Angel’ Charlotte Church doing now?

Charlotte Church rose to fame for her angelic singing voice, and performed for queens and world leaders … then she decided to do things her own way – here’s what happened next

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Icons and Influencers
Who's making headlines and creating trends? Meet the social media icons and influencers who shape the world as we know it.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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