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Austin Butler

The latest news on Austin Butler, American actor, including showbiz news and updates.

Born

17 Aug 1991

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Entertainment, Film

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Actor

Madelyn Cline at a fan event for Netflix’s Outer Banks Season 5 in Los Angeles in August. Photo: EPA

Fame and celebrity

Who has Outer Banks star Madelyn Cline dated?

As the Netflix series wraps up, the actress’ love life remains under scrutiny while she steps into her next film role alongside Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz.

25 Aug 2026 - 5:06PM

Get to Know

Meet fried chicken mogul Todd Graves, who spent US$100 million on a World Cup party

13 Aug 2026 - 6:00PM

Fashion

Why Hollywood’s A-listers are turning to workwear boots

17 May 2026 - 6:00AM

Fame and celebrity

Meet Matt Friend, whose comedy charms stars, presidents – and King Charles

Friend, whose CNN comedy special aired ahead of the White House correspondents’ dinner, is gaining acclaim for his celebrity impressions.

1 May 2026 - 6:00AM

Comedian Matt Friend’s CNN comedy special, America Laughs With Matt Friend, aired ahead of the White House correspondents’ dinner weekend. Photo: @themattfriend/Instagram

Beauty

Hair gel is back – but this time it’s kinder and less crunchy

Inspired by gel OGs Madonna and Justin Timberlake, everyone from Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya to Bad Bunny is getting in on the act.

3 Jan 2026 - 7:00AM

Zoë Kravitz

Austin Butler and Zoë Kravitz’s best matching Caught Stealing promo fits

Kravitz has been sparking romance rumours with Harry Styles lately – but fans still can’t get enough of her and Butler.

1 Sep 2025 - 10:52AM

American cinema

15 Hollywood movies to watch in summer 2025, from Superman to F1: The Movie

Jurassic World Rebirth, The Fantastic Four and The Conjuring: Last Rites also make our list of the best Hollywood films to catch this summer.

12 Jun 2025 - 7:15AMvideocam

Scarlett Johansson as skilled covert operations expert Zora Bennett in a still from Jurassic World Rebirth, one of our picks of the best Hollywood films to look forward to in summer 2025.

American cinema

10 of the best movies from the 2025 Cannes Film Festival

Star-studded but with no stand-out films to contend for Oscars, Cannes 2025 still had a lot to offer, including The Mastermind and Eddington.

27 May 2025 - 7:15AMvideocam

American cinema

Review | Eddington: Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal in Ari Aster’s modern western

Joaquin Phoenix puts himself through the wringer as sheriff of a town gripped by Covid-19 and gradually enveloped by violence.

17 May 2025 - 5:55PMvideocam

Timepieces

7 timepiece moments from March and April 2025

Despite the industry entering uncertain territory amid Trump’s swingeing tariffs, watch aficionados can still count on stylish new pieces from Audemars Piguet, Breguet, MB&F and more.

15 May 2025 - 3:31PM

From left: Donald Trump announces reciprocal tariffs which may cause watch prices to soar; Roger Federer was spotted wearing the Rolex Land-Dweller prior to Watches & Wonders; MB&F and Eric Giroud release the M.A.D.2. Photos: Reuters, Rolex, Handout

American cinema

Review | Dune: Part Two – Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi sequel is a masterful epic

Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya return in Denis Villeneuve’s excellent Dune: Part Two, which features amazing set pieces, stunning cinematography and thunderous, moving music.

28 Feb 2024 - 11:17AMvideocam

Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides in a still from Dune: Part Two. Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures

Trending in Hong Kong

Hollywood star Timothée Chalamet taught Cantonese in interview, impressing fans

Iconic Hong Kong TV host and actress, Dodo Cheng, has been widely praised after she secured an exclusive interview with the director and cast of the sequel to Hollywood science fiction blockbuster Dune ahead of its release.

21 Feb 2024 - 10:57AM

Fame and celebrity

Who is Dua Lipa’s new boyfriend, Masters of the Air star Callum Turner?

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner seemed to finally confirm their romance with some PDA in Hollywood after a week of rumours – so who exactly is he?

20 Jan 2024 - 5:00AM

Fame and celebrity

Who is Saltburn actor Barry Keoghan – and is he the next big thing?

Saltburn has been the talk of the town since it was released on Amazon Prime in December, with a certain full-frontal-baring scene bringing actor Barry Keoghan back into the spotlight

11 Jan 2024 - 5:54PMvideocam

Barry Keoghan arrives at the 81st Golden Globe Awards on January 7, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, US. Photo: Invision/AP

Fame and celebrity

Gone too soon: remembering 16 era-defining celebrities who died in 2023

It was a heartbreaking year: from trailblazing hometown hero Coco Lee to Friends star Matthew Perry, we pay tribute to the stars who left us too soon

26 Dec 2023 - 5:00AM

Three unforgettable talents we lost in 2023: Angus Cloud, Andre Braugher and Matthew Perry. Photo: AP/Getty

Fame and celebrity

Who is Riley Keough’s husband of 8 years, stuntman Ben Smith-Petersen?

Riley Keough’s husband Ben Smith-Petersen is a Hollywood stuntman who’s worked on everything from Barbie to The Suicide Squad – here’s what to know about him

7 Dec 2023 - 6:00PM

Fame and celebrity

Who is Vanessa Hudgens’ new husband and HSM fan, Cole Tucker?

Vanessa Hudgens just got married to her fiancé Cole Tucker in Tulum, Mexico – here’s a peek inside their wedding and relationship so far

6 Dec 2023 - 6:00PM

Fame and celebrity

Who is Kendall Jenner’s bestie and Simi and Haze’s brother, Fai Khadra?

Fai Khadra is known as Kendall Jenner’s handsome model friend and brother to beauty entrepreneurs Simi and Haze, but he’s also a talented individual in his own right – here’s how

15 Nov 2023 - 8:00PMvideocam

Fashion

How double-breasted suits reclaimed the red carpet in 2023

Everyone from David Beckham and Harry Styles to Andrew Garfield and Jacob Elordi are puffing out their chests and proudly thrusting double-breasted suits back into the zeitgeist

15 Nov 2023 - 5:00AM

Fame and celebrity

Who is Sofia Vergara’s ‘hot’ 32-year-old son Manolo Gonzalez Vergara?

Manolo Gonzalez Vergara is the 32-year-old son of Sofia Vergara and her childhood sweetheart Joe Gonzalez – here’s what we know about the actor, cook and entrepreneur

14 Nov 2023 - 7:00PM

Celebrity children

Who are Tom Brady’s 3 children? Meet Jack, Benjamin and Vivian

Since stepping back from the NFL, Tom Brady says he’s been able to be more present for his three children – so who are they, and are any of them following in his footsteps?

13 Nov 2023 - 5:00AM

NFL star Tom Brady with his three children, Jack, Benjamin and Vivian. Photo: @tombrady/Instagram

Fame and celebrity

Meet ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ Patrick Dempsey’s make-up artist wife Jillian

Grey’s Anatomy actor Patrick Dempsey was just named People’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ – here’s what to know about his wife who’s been by his side for two decades and counting

10 Nov 2023 - 6:00AM

Patrick and Jillian Dempsey make a great looking couple. Photo: @jilliandempsey/Instagram

Fame and celebrity

All 35 stars named ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ since 1985, from Becks to The Rock

As actor Patrick Dempsey is named 2023’s Sexiest Man Alive, we look back at the other stars who have been given the prestigious, tongue-in-cheek title over the years – and discover a few surprises

9 Nov 2023 - 7:00PM

Fame and celebrity

Why comparing Jacob Elordi and Austin Butler as Elvis is missing the point

It’s tempting to compare the two leading men who played the rock ‘n’ roll legend, but here’s why that might be the wrong approach for Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis and Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla biopics

8 Nov 2023 - 7:00PM

Celebrity style

Androgyny and the timepiece: the male celebrities wearing women’s watches

Lionel Messi, Bad Bunny, Timothée Chalamet and The Weeknd are among the new generation of stars choosing the smaller dials and greater ornamentation of ‘women’s’ timepieces

13 Oct 2023 - 3:00PM

Bad Bunny toys with his jewellery at a Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies basketball game in January, while on his other wrist is his Patek Philippe’s women’s watch. Photo: Getty Images

Fame and celebrity

Why Jacob Elordi was destined to play Elvis Presley in the Priscilla biopic

Jacob Elordi is playing the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll in Sofia Coppola’s film Priscilla, which follows the life of Elvis Presley’s first and only wife – here’s what we know about the rising star

9 Sep 2023 - 6:00AM

A fashionable Jacob Elordi on the red carpet for the premiere of Priscilla at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on September 4, in Venice, Italy. Photo: WireImage

Fame and celebrity

Priscilla Presley’s life and lovers after her marriage to Elvis – a timeline

New biopic Priscilla just premiered, but what has she been up to since Elvis’ death, and what has she said about her ex, her daughter Lisa-Marie, and her other lovers over the years?

8 Sep 2023 - 4:00AM

Fame and celebrity

Who is Lily-Rose Depp’s girlfriend 070 Shake – and has she met Johnny yet?

Lily-Rose Depp says she’s found the ‘love of her life’ – so who is the New Jersey rapper who's signed to Kanye’s label and is about to go on tour with Coldplay?

10 Jul 2023 - 7:00PM

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Austin Butler

Who has Outer Banks star Madelyn Cline dated?

As the Netflix series wraps up, the actress’ love life remains under scrutiny while she steps into her next film role alongside Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz.

Meet fried chicken mogul Todd Graves, who spent US$100 million on a World Cup party

Why Hollywood’s A-listers are turning to workwear boots

Meet Matt Friend, whose comedy charms stars, presidents – and King Charles

Friend, whose CNN comedy special aired ahead of the White House correspondents’ dinner, is gaining acclaim for his celebrity impressions.

Hair gel is back – but this time it’s kinder and less crunchy

Inspired by gel OGs Madonna and Justin Timberlake, everyone from Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya to Bad Bunny is getting in on the act.

Austin Butler and Zoë Kravitz’s best matching Caught Stealing promo fits

Kravitz has been sparking romance rumours with Harry Styles lately – but fans still can’t get enough of her and Butler.

15 Hollywood movies to watch in summer 2025, from Superman to F1: The Movie

Jurassic World Rebirth, The Fantastic Four and The Conjuring: Last Rites also make our list of the best Hollywood films to catch this summer.

10 of the best movies from the 2025 Cannes Film Festival

Star-studded but with no stand-out films to contend for Oscars, Cannes 2025 still had a lot to offer, including The Mastermind and Eddington.

.css-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}Review | Eddington: Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal in Ari Aster’s modern western

Joaquin Phoenix puts himself through the wringer as sheriff of a town gripped by Covid-19 and gradually enveloped by violence.

7 timepiece moments from March and April 2025

Despite the industry entering uncertain territory amid Trump’s swingeing tariffs, watch aficionados can still count on stylish new pieces from Audemars Piguet, Breguet, MB&F and more.

Review | Dune: Part Two – Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi sequel is a masterful epic

Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya return in Denis Villeneuve’s excellent Dune: Part Two, which features amazing set pieces, stunning cinematography and thunderous, moving music.

Hollywood star Timothée Chalamet taught Cantonese in interview, impressing fans

Iconic Hong Kong TV host and actress, Dodo Cheng, has been widely praised after she secured an exclusive interview with the director and cast of the sequel to Hollywood science fiction blockbuster Dune ahead of its release.

Who is Dua Lipa’s new boyfriend, Masters of the Air star Callum Turner?

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner seemed to finally confirm their romance with some PDA in Hollywood after a week of rumours – so who exactly is he?

Who is Saltburn actor Barry Keoghan – and is he the next big thing?

Saltburn has been the talk of the town since it was released on Amazon Prime in December, with a certain full-frontal-baring scene bringing actor Barry Keoghan back into the spotlight

Gone too soon: remembering 16 era-defining celebrities who died in 2023

It was a heartbreaking year: from trailblazing hometown hero Coco Lee to Friends star Matthew Perry, we pay tribute to the stars who left us too soon

Who is Riley Keough’s husband of 8 years, stuntman Ben Smith-Petersen?

Riley Keough’s husband Ben Smith-Petersen is a Hollywood stuntman who’s worked on everything from Barbie to The Suicide Squad – here’s what to know about him

Who is Vanessa Hudgens’ new husband and HSM fan, Cole Tucker?

Vanessa Hudgens just got married to her fiancé Cole Tucker in Tulum, Mexico – here’s a peek inside their wedding and relationship so far

Who is Kendall Jenner’s bestie and Simi and Haze’s brother, Fai Khadra?

Fai Khadra is known as Kendall Jenner’s handsome model friend and brother to beauty entrepreneurs Simi and Haze, but he’s also a talented individual in his own right – here’s how

How double-breasted suits reclaimed the red carpet in 2023

Everyone from David Beckham and Harry Styles to Andrew Garfield and Jacob Elordi are puffing out their chests and proudly thrusting double-breasted suits back into the zeitgeist

Who is Sofia Vergara’s ‘hot’ 32-year-old son Manolo Gonzalez Vergara?

Manolo Gonzalez Vergara is the 32-year-old son of Sofia Vergara and her childhood sweetheart Joe Gonzalez – here’s what we know about the actor, cook and entrepreneur

Who are Tom Brady’s 3 children? Meet Jack, Benjamin and Vivian

Since stepping back from the NFL, Tom Brady says he’s been able to be more present for his three children – so who are they, and are any of them following in his footsteps?

Meet ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ Patrick Dempsey’s make-up artist wife Jillian

Grey’s Anatomy actor Patrick Dempsey was just named People’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ – here’s what to know about his wife who’s been by his side for two decades and counting

All 35 stars named ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ since 1985, from Becks to The Rock

As actor Patrick Dempsey is named 2023’s Sexiest Man Alive, we look back at the other stars who have been given the prestigious, tongue-in-cheek title over the years – and discover a few surprises

Why comparing Jacob Elordi and Austin Butler as Elvis is missing the point

It’s tempting to compare the two leading men who played the rock ‘n’ roll legend, but here’s why that might be the wrong approach for Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis and Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla biopics

Androgyny and the timepiece: the male celebrities wearing women’s watches

Lionel Messi, Bad Bunny, Timothée Chalamet and The Weeknd are among the new generation of stars choosing the smaller dials and greater ornamentation of ‘women’s’ timepieces

Why Jacob Elordi was destined to play Elvis Presley in the Priscilla biopic

Jacob Elordi is playing the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll in Sofia Coppola’s film Priscilla, which follows the life of Elvis Presley’s first and only wife – here’s what we know about the rising star

Priscilla Presley’s life and lovers after her marriage to Elvis – a timeline

New biopic Priscilla just premiered, but what has she been up to since Elvis’ death, and what has she said about her ex, her daughter Lisa-Marie, and her other lovers over the years?

Who is Lily-Rose Depp’s girlfriend 070 Shake – and has she met Johnny yet?

Lily-Rose Depp says she’s found the ‘love of her life’ – so who is the New Jersey rapper who's signed to Kanye’s label and is about to go on tour with Coldplay?

Review | Eddington: Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal in Ari Aster’s modern western