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British fashion designer John Galliano. Photo: AP / Maison Martin Margiela / Patrick Demarchelier
Racism and other prejudice

John Galliano drops Met Gala exhibit after antisemitism, Asian racism backlash

The British fashion designer apologised for ‘hurt’ caused to Jewish and Asian communities. He was convicted in 2011 of making racist slurs.

Crime

Jury hears closing arguments in Tupac Shakur murder trial

Asian cinema: Chinese films

Review | I Know Who You Are: Hu Ge leads Chinese spy drama that falters at the finish

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Celebrity Families

Why did Garth Brooks’ daughter Allie Colleen draw anger over her Dolly Parton tribute?

The youngest child of the Grammy-winning country star shared a tribute to the ‘Jolene’ singer – but her message has rubbed many fans the wrong way.

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Garth Brooks and his youngest daughter, Allie Colleen Brooks. Photos: @alliecolleenmusic/Instagram
Crime in Hong Kong

Man, 87, arrested after gravestone of film star Linda Lin Dai found vandalised

Marble altar at Lin’s Happy Valley grave found covered in cement, with police saying cemetery staff reported suspected vandalism.

Get to Know

Meet Elizaveta Neretin, who plays Ukrainian spy Oleksandra in Lioness

She has a deep personal connection to her role in Taylor Sheridan’s thriller, and the Juilliard-trained actress wants to be a Bond girl.

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Dolly Parton

Meet Kelly Vohnn, the Dolly Parton impersonator caught in a CNN mix-up

The network later apologised to the ‘Jolene’ singer’s family; Vohnn, who is based in Las Vegas and a big fan of Parton, has thoughts on the matter herself.

Dolly Parton tribute artist Kelly Vohnn (right) was mistaken for the legendary singer during a CNN broadcast. Photo: Reuters, Getty Images
K-drama news

6 of the best new K-dramas to watch in September 2026, including The Scandal

Must-sees in September include steamy period drama The Scandal, office comedy The Ordinary Jackpot and the return of Made in Korea.

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Hong Kong society

Cantopop diva Anita Mui’s mother dies at 102 after collapsing in flat

Tam Mei‑kam was being fed liquid oatmeal on Sunday morning when she suddenly collapsed in her Causeway Bay home.

Get to Know

Meet Fernando Lindez, star of The Last Sunrise

Before featuring alongside Maia Reficco in Amazon Prime Video’s romantic drama, Lindez made his runway debut at Milan Fashion Week – where he met Donatella Versace.

Spanish actor Fernando Lindez makes his English-language debut in Amazon Prime Video’s The Last Sunrise. Photo: @fernando_lindez/Instagram
Icons and Influencers

Lyas, founder of La Watchparty, the unmissable fashion week event – interview

Denied entry to Jonathan Anderson’s Dior debut, Elias Medini held a watch party at a Paris bar – now he also runs events in New York, London and Milan.

Elias Medini, aka Lyas, with Madonna at La Watchparty Afterparty in June, which the Queen of Pop co-hosted with Charli XCX. Photo: Ricardo Mesinst
Get to Know

Meet Garrett Clark, the man at the centre of the Callaway x Good Good golf ad controversy

Intended as a parody of the film Obsession, the ad was accused of normalising violence against women – and led to Callaway severing ties with the YouTube channel.

Royalty

Who is King Haakon? What to know about Norway’s new monarch

Haakon takes the crown following his father’s death, and Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra becomes heir apparent.

Get to Know

Meet Lorenzo Musetti, the Italian tennis star making his comeback at the US Open

Sidelined by a leg injury earlier this year, the Tuscan-born player recently shared the court with Roger Federer for a special practice session at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Italian tennis player Lorenzo Musetti currently holds the No 14 spot in the ATP singles standings. Photo: @stregishotels/Instagram
Get to Know

Who is Stella Lefty’s boyfriend, viral country star Vincent Mason?

Inspired by John Mayer, the rising musician co-wrote ‘Something to Lose’ with Lefty and joined her to perform the track at Lollapalooza 2026.

Country artists Stella Lefty and Vincent Mason have been dating for about six months. Photo: @vincentmason/Instagram
American cinema

Desk job to Jackie Chan stunts: martial artist Alfred Hsing’s rise in film

After leaving a financial career, the wushu champion became a fight coordinator, stuntman and actor working with some of film’s top stars.

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Fashion

How to Style like Elle star Lexi Minetree in bold head-to-toe pink

Doll yourself up with a Leo Lin dress and matching coquette accessories from the likes of La DoubleJ.

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Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | How Josie Ho rejected her billionaire heiress destiny for indie filmmaking

Macau casino magnate Stanley Ho’s eighth child has built her own legacy as a musician, award-winning actress and movie producer.

Josie Ho attends the New York Asian Film Festival 2022, at Walter Reade Theatre, in New York, on July 16, 2022. Rather than following in the footsteps of her casino magnate father Stanley Ho, she has forged her own path in music and film, winning awards along the way. Photo: Getty Images for Josie Ho
TV shows and streaming video

Peter Cullen, voice of Optimus Prime and Eeyore, dies at 85

In his role as the Autobot leader in the Transformers cartoon, Cullen struck a nerve with his authoritative baritone.

Get to Know

Meet the late Dolly Parton’s best friend and assistant, Judy Ogle

Having known the ‘Queen of Country Music’ since childhood, Ogle founded The Dolly Archive and was even rumoured to be romantically involved with the ‘Jolene’ singer.

Get to Know

Meet Britney Spears’ son, Jayden James, the new face of MAC Cosmetics

After debuting on Vetements’ Paris runway, the younger son of the ‘Princess of Pop’ and Kevin Federline is forging his own path in music.

Jayden James is Britney Spears’ younger son. Photos: @britneyspears; @jaydenjames/Instagram
Get to Know

Meet rising Slovak pop star Adéla’s boyfriend, music producer Jackson Shanks

He has been dating the rising Slovak pop star and ‘Ain’t In LA’ singer for a year, having first been spotted together at a Sabrina Carpenter concert last November.

Pop star Adéla Jergová and music producer Jackson Shanks have been dating for a year. Photo: @myleshendrik/Instagram
Obituaries

Tim Curry, famed for Rocky Horror Picture Show, dead at 80

The UK actor appeared in numerous films, often as an over-the-top villain, and was nominated three times for a Tony Award.

Get to Know

Meet Eddie Murphy’s son Myles, who inherited his father’s comedic talent

The rising stand-up comedian, who recently performed a set in New York, is the second child of the Saturday Night Live alum and his ex-wife Nicole Mitchell Murphy.

Icons and Influencers

Who was Dolly Parton’s late husband, Carl Thomas Dean, her partner of over 60 years?

The country music legend, who passed away at age 80, met the Nashville native as her career began to take off, and they famously had an “open” marriage.

The late country music superstar Dolly Parton with her husband, Carl Thomas Dean, who passed away in 2025. Photo: DollyParton.com
Get to Know

Who is US golfer Bryson DeChambeau’s girlfriend, Mikayla Demaiter?

Previously linked to Lilia Schneider, the two-time US Open champion is now dating the Canadian influencer dubbed the ‘world’s sexiest hockey player’.

US golfer Bryson DeChambeau is reportedly dating model Mikayla Demaiter. Photos: @brysondechambeau; @mikaylademaiter/Instagram
Korean drama reviews

Mousetrap: Ryu Jun-yeol leads slick but sluggish Netflix K-drama thriller

Ryu Jun-yeol stars as a novelist with severe anxiety whose life is turned upside-down in this enigmatic if slow-moving thriller.

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American cinema

Review | The Dog Stars: Ridley Scott’s post-apocalyptic thriller works in fits and starts

Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley and Josh Brolin survive in a present-day America where an influenza pandemic has decimated the population.

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