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Artist David Hockney poses for a picture at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in April 2018. Photo: TNS
Art

Britain’s David Hockney, a giant of contemporary art, dies aged 88

A major artist of the 20th and 21st centuries, he continued painting, experimenting and exhibiting right up until his death.

Sex and relationships

Meet Ester Expósito, football superstar Kylian Mbappé’s rumoured girlfriend

Hong Kong society

Veteran Hong Kong actress Barbara Chan dies at 66

American cinema

When RZA cut his teeth as a kung fu director in The Man with the Iron Fists

The Wu-Tang Clan leader’s directorial debut with Russell Crowe and Lucy Liu was an ambitious ode to the martial arts films he grew up loving.

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RZA in a still from The Man with the Iron Fists. The Wu-Tang Clan leader directed, starred in and co-wrote the 2012 movie about a former slave turned blacksmith in 19th century China caught between warring clans, a shipment of government gold and a brothel.
American cinema

12 new Hollywood movies to watch in summer 2026, from Moana to The Odyssey

Supergirl, Minions & Monsters, Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Resident Evil also feature on our list of the biggest films this summer.

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Hollywood

Meet Cameron Scott Roberts, the waiter who joined the cast of Scary Movie 6

The actor-singer made his screen debut in a Julia Roberts film, appeared in The Walking Dead and Chicago Fire … and continues to work as a waiter in the West Village.

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Celebrity children

Meet Lil Novi, Lil Wayne’s rapper son who just collaborated with North West

‘Mula Tha Root of All Evil’ dropped earlier this week, and follows his appearance on his dad’s album last year – but he calls Playboi Carti the GOAT.

North West and Lil Novi just dropped a new track. Photo: @lilnovi_/Instagram
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | Beyond Hostage Crisis: Manila tragedy spawns misguided faith-based movie

This dramatisation of the 2010 Manila hostage crisis, in which eight Hongkongers died, fails to explore the tragedy in any depth.

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Fifa World Cup

Photo book This is Football celebrates the game as the Fifa World Cup kicks off

As the biggest tournament in world football kicks off, this lavish book looks back at seminal moments involving Lionel Messi, David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pelé and more.

Get to Know

Meet Brett Goldstein, who stars with Jennifer Lopez in Office Romance

He started off in stand-up, broke out in Ricky Gervais’ Derek, rose to fame with Ted Lasso … and is now in Office Romance on Netflix.

Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein pair up in Netflix’s latest romcom, Office Romance. Photo: @mrbrettgoldstein/Instagram
American cinema

Review | Disclosure Day: Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi thriller is a flawed but fun ride

Starring Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor and Colin Firth, Disclosure Day starts well and features exciting set pieces, but the final act blows it.

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Emily Blunt as meteorologist Margaret Fairchild (left) and Josh O’Connor as cybersecurity expert Dr Daniel Kellner in a still from Disclosure Day (category IIA), directed by Steven Spielberg. Colin Firth co-stars.
Royalty

Who is Kate Middleton’s university boyfriend, Rupert Finch?

Both were spotted this past weekend at the wedding of Prince William’s cousin Peter Phillips – the pair dated in university and remain on good terms.

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | The Furious: an instant classic if you like gory, bone-crunching violence

Generic, unfunny and emotionally hollow, The Furious will nevertheless delight those who simply want to watch people getting slaughtered.

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Norway

Days before rape verdict, court grants release of Norway crown princess’ son

Facing 40 charges including rape, Marius Borg Hoiby wins a release order after pleading to see his ailing mother, but prosecutors appeal.

Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, in Oslo in 2022. Photo: AFP
European cinema

As Trainspotting turns 30, Ewan McGregor and Danny Boyle on its massive impact

Trainspotting star McGregor and director Boyle share how the 1996 film about Scottish heroin addicts still resonates three decades on.

(From left) Ewen Bremner, Ewan McGregor, Jonny Lee Miller and Robert Carlyle in a still from Trainspotting. Danny Boyle’s dark comedy, based on Irvine Welsh’s novel about a group of heroin addicts in Edinburgh, remains one of the most defining films of the 1990s. Photo: Sony Pictures Classics via AP
Hollywood

What has actress Anna Faris been up to since her split from Chris Pratt?

The actress wed Michael Barrett and took a step back from Hollywood, but now she’s back as Cindy Campbell in Scary Movie 6.

South Korea

K-drama stars IU, Lee Dong-wook dragged into South Korean ballot protest

Protesters have called on IU to send coffee to them, in reference to her support during the 2024 rallies against ex-president Yoon.

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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

How the Young and Dangerous films of the 1990s made triad gangsters sexy

As Young and Dangerous turns 30, we look back at the six-film series that marked a shift in how gangsters were portrayed.

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(From left) Jordan Chan, Michael Tse, Ekin Cheng and Jason Chu in a still from Young and Dangerous (1996). Jerry Lamb also stars. Photo: Golden Harvest
TV shows and streaming video

Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham’s new beau is a spine surgeon

The English actress has described her new boyfriend as ‘very good-looking’ – he’s also a surgeon with a degree in mechanical engineering.

Yellowstone

Meet Marc Menchaca, who plays ex-convict Zachariah Moss in Dutton Ranch

He got into acting seriously when he was 20, has also dabbled in directing and writing, and is now married to a famous Game of Thrones star.

Fashion

Meet Jena Sims, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model and golfer Brooks Koepka’s wife

Sims just walked the runway at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show, part of Miami Swim Week, earning rave reviews from her husband and her model and influencer friends.

Jena Sims, who is married to pro golfer Brooks Koepka and has a son Crew with him, walked the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit runway in May. Photo: @jenamsims/Instagram
Obituaries

Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Ted Lasso actor Anthony Head dies aged 72

Head was best known as monster-hunting librarian Rupert Giles in the cult US supernatural television series.

The cast of the TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer. From left to right: Alyson Hannigan, Nicholas Brendon, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Anthony Head and Charisma Carpenter. Photo: 20th Television
Reality TV

All you need to know about Ariana Madix, returning host of Love Island USA

The 40-year-old reality TV star was in a long-term relationship with her Vanderpump Rules co-star Tom Sandoval – until he cheated on her with her close friend.

TV shows and streaming video

Meet Eunice Bae, who plays Barney’s wife Grace in Your Friends & Neighbors

The South Korean actress, currently in the hit Apple TV dramedy alongside Jon Hamm, briefly worked at Tiffany’s before booking her first on-screen roles.

Korean drama reviews

Teach You a Lesson: corporal punishment for bullies in alarming school show

Jin Ki-joo and Kim Mu-yeol star as agents of a government-backed vigilante unit trying to fix South Korea’s broken education system.

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Jin Ki-joo in a still from new Korean drama Teach You a Lesson. Jin plays Im Han-rim, a special agent for a government-sanctioned disciplinary force sent to schools to deal with bullies in the most heavy-handed way.
Celebrity style

Explainer: What are babydoll dresses and why are they controversial?

Olivia Rodrigo’s recent makeover sees her join the likes of Sabrina Carpenter as a fan of the style – but her choice met fierce pushback from critics.

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Olivia Rodrigo wears a babydoll dress on stage last month in Barcelona. Photo: Getty Images / TNS
Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | How Hong Kong wuxia ‘princess’ Michelle Yim has kept shining for 55 years

After her wuxia TV roles wowed viewers across Asia in the 1970s, Yim moved to movies and plays. Now 70, she will hold her first solo concert.

Celebrity style

How to Style like Felix of Stray Kids at Paris Fashion Week

The K-pop star nailed a rugged yet polished look in denim and everyday staples, elevated by fine jewellery.

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