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Is Melinda French Gates dating someone new? Meet tech entrepreneur Philip Vaughn who used to be a Microsoft employee. Photos: AP, LinkedIn

Is Melinda French Gates dating someone new? Meet tech entrepreneur Philip Vaughn

The billionaire philanthropist divorced her hubby Bill Gates in 2021 and was rumoured to be engaged to Fox News correspondent Jon Du Pre previously – but she’s now seeing a former Microsoft employee.

She’s mixing a love of baking and grandparents to help Hong Kong’s elderly

China public figures, celebrities whose charitable work makes big difference

Why Hong Kong family offices add philanthropy to their investment portfolios

The Doing Good Index 2024 showed Hong Kong family offices lagging behind the Asian average – Kithmina Hewage at the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society and Jason Fong at InvestHK discuss the issue.

Family offices in Hong Kong more often need to factor in philanthropy when building portfolios of multi-generational investments - incorporating initiatives such as the environmental work of the city’s Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Opinion | How trust is redefining philanthropy in Asia

As Asian philanthropic organisations adopt trust-based practices, focusing on three key areas can help them provide a road map for others.

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Who is Meghan Markle’s charitable bestie, Kelly McKee Zajfen?

When Kelly McKee Zajfen lost her 9-year-old son in 2022, she was devastated – but her long time friend Meghan Markle stepped up to help, and Zajfen has since said she’s ‘in awe’ of the duchess.

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Meet Estee Stanley, Justin Timberlake’s long-time stylist friend

Apart from being a celebrity stylist, she is also an interior designer, author, serial entrepreneur and philanthropist … and her grandparents were Holocaust survivors.

Justin Timberlake was reportedly with his long-time friend Estee Stanley and her husband on the night of his drunk-driving arrest. Photo: AP

Who is Princess Senate Seeiso, the royal who hosted Prince Harry for lunch?

After a stop in New York – where he appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon – Prince Harry arrived in Africa to support the charity he co-founded with the King of Lesotho’s brother.

Meet Shark Tank billionaire Mark Cuban’s long-time wife, Tiffany Stewart

Cuban just backed Kamala Harris for the coming US 2024 presidential election, and slammed Donald Trump while speaking to Jon Stewart on The Daily Show

Meet Tracey Collins, indicted New York Mayor Eric Adams’ low-key girlfriend

She’s the New York Department of Education’s senior adviser, but an employee there claims she has hardly been at the office since last year.

New York Mayor Eric Adams with his girlfriend Tracey Collins, who has come under the spotlight after Adams’ indictment on corruption charges. Photo: Getty Images

Meet OG Superman Christopher Reeve’s lookalike son, Will Reeve

Will may have lost his parents young, but today he’s a successful reporter and appears alongside his siblings in Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story – a docu about his dad’s life after his accident.

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Will Reeve is a splitting image of his late father, Christopher Reeve, best known for playing Superman. Photos: AP, @tntdrama/X

Opinion | Paris Games and philanthropy show power of the human spirit

The new norm of navigating good and bad news simultaneously reminds us that what truly matters is how we choose to respond.

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Editorial | A smarter way to hone philanthropy in Asia

A new regional commission that includes Hong Kong aims to develop more effective solutions for socio-economic and environmental challenges.

Who is Christian Slater’s wife of 10 years and baby mama, Brittany Lopez?

The Mr Robot star recently welcomed a boy with his wife, a philanthropist and an occasional actress, in July … so what do we know about her?

Christian Slater and his wife Brittany Lopez have welcomed a baby boy into their family. Photo: @realchristianslater/Instagram

Hong Kong campaign to woo family offices gathers steam, summit attendance shows

Summit draws 150 attendees as city continues effort to build talent ecosystem and cement status as Asia’s family-office hub.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan speaks at the Hong Kong Academy for Wealth Legacy Summit on September 13, 2024 in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong Jockey Club forms charity commission with 9 other Asian foundations

Founding members from Hong Kong, mainland China, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, India and Japan to address Asia’s development challenges.

Hong Kong to grow family office businesses for philanthropy: John Lee

City can provide philanthropists with wealth management tools and channel their resources into initiatives, Lee adds.

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Who is Joaquin Phoenix’s sister, Rain – who was at the Joker sequel premiere?

Rain Phoenix made a rare public appearance when she joined her younger brother, actor Joaquin Phoenix, at the premiere of his new film.

Joaquin Phoenix and Rain Phoenix just reunited at the 81st Venice International Film Festival on September 4, in Venice, Italy. Photo: Getty Images

Saudi Arabia’s Princess Nouf bint Muhammad to give speech at Hong Kong forum

Saudi royal will attend Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Philanthropy for Better Cities Forum, which will take place early next week.

Meet Jochen Zeitz, Harley-Davidson’s ‘sustainable Taliban’ CEO

Zeitz has been targeted by ‘anti-woke’ activists for his championing of sustainability and DEI policies; he’s also a writer, documentary producer and corporate careerist

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Meet Nnamdi Asomugha, Kerry Washington’s husband of over a decade

The ex-NFL cornerback for the Oakland Raiders and actor was nominated for his role in Crown Heights, and is a philanthropist

Who is Nnamdi Asomugha, Kerry Washington’s husband of over a decade? Photo: @husbandismybestfriend/Instagram

Meet Hollywood actress Hilary Swank’s husband Philip Schneider

Boys Don’t Cry star Hilary Swank really does seem to have met her twin flame in Philip Schneider, who she married in a forest of giant red woods in 2018 – here’s what you need to know about him

Hilary Swank has been married to low-key social entrepreneur Philip Schneider since 2018 after being introduced by mutual friends. Photo: @hilaryswank/Instagram

Who is Amari Tristan, the teenager in Khloé Kardashian’s Instagram post?

Tristan Thompson’s younger brother Amari just celebrated his 18th birthday! Both Tristan and his ex Khloé Kardashian shared photos of their celebrations which took place last Saturday

How a Hong Kong jingle could help keep children safe in heatwaves

A Hong Kong author is using a jingle to educate children about taking precautions during heatwaves, and will be creating jingles to help them in other natural disasters. Experts explain the jingle’s power.

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Meet Owning Manhattan and Million Dollar Listing New York star, Ryan Serhant

Off-camera, Serhant is a devoted family man unafraid of hard work – he’s wrote three books, built a bestselling online course, hosted a podcast, and is focused on philanthropy too

Ryan Serhant is a well-known personality on the real estate reality TV circuit. Photo: @ryanserhant/Instagram

Meet Brazilian star Morena Baccarin, love interest in Deadpool & Wolverine

Besides her Marvel break, Baccarin has over 60 titles under her belt – from The Good Wife, How I Met Your Mother and Firefly, to upcoming CBS TV show Sheriff County

Morena Baccarin plays Vanessa, Ryan Reynolds’ love interest in the Deadpool franchise Photos: @morenabaccarin/Instagram, Getty Images

Meet Nikita Kahn, Buying Beverly Hills star Mauricio Umansky’s new belle

Nikita Kahn is younger than Mauricio Umansky’s stepdaughter, Farrah Brittany Aldjufrie, and only 5 years older than Umansky’s eldest child with his Real Housewife ex, Kyle Richards

Who is Eddie Murphy’s Aussie model wife and baby mama, Paige Butcher?

The Aussie model shares 2 kids with the SNL alum, isn’t interested in acting or social media and the pair just got married in Anguilla

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last updated:
9 September, 2024
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