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Folarin Balogun (centre) is sent off the field during the World Cup 2026 match between the United States, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, on July 1. Photo: AP Photo
Fifa World Cup 2026

Meet Folarin Balogun, the US striker slapped with a ban at the World Cup

The tri-national, who cut his football teeth with Premier League Club Arsenal, qualified to play for Nigeria, England and the US … find out how.

K-drama news

Latest K-drama casting news about Kim Tae-ri, Lee Min-ho and more

Celebrity style

Meet Danielle Levi, the stylist behind Kim Kardashian’s viral looks

Jewellery

How Asian designers are redefining high jewellery craft globally

The region’s home-grown designers, like Singapore’s Simone Ng, are using fresh narratives, cultural heritage and technical innovation to shine.

Chinese artist Feng J has been crafting her innovative translucent “floating set” jewels for a decade. Pictured here is the La Vie en Rose ring. Photo: Handout
Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get married in star-studded New York ceremony

Adam Sandler officiated the ceremony, which was attended by guests like actor Hugh Grant, author Jenny Han and the NFL’s Kareem Hunt.

Korean drama reviews

Agent Kim Reactivated: So Ji-sub leads action K-drama as a one-man army

So’s bank worker with a dark past is forced back into action to find his daughter in this series that quickly sates viewers’ lust for combat.

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Style Edit

Style Edit: Chanel Signes & Symboles’ star-studded launch in Hong Kong

Laufey, Kim Go-eun and Park Seo-jun were among the stars to gather for an evening of glittering creativity, craftsmanship and music at The Repulse Bay.

Carina Lau and Fala Chen arrive at the Chanel Signes & Symboles event in Hong Kong wearing pieces from the maison’s new high jewellery collection. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | How Twins’ Charlene Choi went from Cantopop teen idol to top Hong Kong actress

Since finding fame with Twins’ Gillian Chung 25 years ago, “Ah Sa” has navigated scandals and reinvented herself to become a force in showbiz.

Taylor Swift

Meet Conor Kennedy, Taylor Swift’s ex whose wedding could top her nuptials

The son of RFK Jr tied the knot with singer Giulia Be in March – their 3-day celebrations will be held against Brazil’s iconic Christ the Redeemer landmark.

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce kick off wedding celebrations: ‘she’s our queen’

An intimate dinner at Madison Square Garden for 100 guests on Thursday will be followed by a star-studded main event on Friday.

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift kiss after the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the San Francisco 49ers in Las Vegas in February 2024. Photo: AP
Celebrity style

All about Monse, rumoured to be doing one of Taylor Swift’s wedding dresses

Founders Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia previously dressed the pop star for Selena Gomez’s wedding, when they were at Oscar de la Renta.

Taylor Swift (centre) this week, wearing Monse and posing with the band Sixwire. Photo: Photo: @tokibunbun/Instagram
Bruce Lee

California to institute Bruce Lee Day, in first for a Chinese-American

May 17, the day Lee returned to San Francisco after spending his childhood in Hong Kong, will be his annual namesake day.

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Celebrity children

Meet Legally Blonde actress Selma Blair’s son, Arthur Saint Bleick

Arthur is the actress’ son with her fashion designer ex Jason Bleick – he’s clearly close with his mum, and rocked Brooks Brothers at the pop-up event.

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to wed at Madison Square Garden, insider says

New York is bracing itself for the superstar singer and football player’s nuptials, with Mayor Zohran Mamdani adding to the hype.

Travis Kelce (87) kisses Taylor Swift after the Super Bowl in Las Vegas in February 2024. Photo: AP Photo
United States

‘YMCA’ Village People singer Victor Willis dies at 74

With flamboyant costumes and choreography, the group targeted disco’s large gay audience in the late 1970s with camp fantasy characters.

Village People in 2017, with Victor Willis, the frontman, in a police uniform. Photo: AFP
Fifa World Cup 2026

Rima Edbouche – the anti-WAG? Meet Ousmane Dembélé’s modest hijabi wife

Ballon d’Or winner of 2025 and Paris Saint-Germain member Dembélé is repping France at the World Cup 2026 – supported by his low-key wife.

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | Unidentified Murder: twisty Hong Kong comedy shows admirable ambition

This award-winning comedy about an online prank that ends in a murder is a quirky story underpinned by the performances of its lead actors.

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Sex and relationships

Who is Trent Olsen, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s lesser-known brother?

The twins made a rare public appearance alongside their sister Elizabeth Olsen at the wedding of older brother Trent, who just married Alexis Armistead.

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s brother Trent Olsen just got married. Photo: @djtront/Instagram, Filmagic
Blake Lively

Blake Lively seeks US$8 million from Justin Baldoni for legal fees after movie set saga

Actress aims to recoup costs following the settlement in the ‘It Ends With Us’ legal battle.

Ariana Grande

Is Wicked star Ariana Grande back with her ex Ricky Alvarez?

Grande was spotted on her birthday with her ex Ricky, who was mentioned in ‘Thank You, Next’ – and she’s updated the lyrics to give him a positive shout-out.

Hollywood

Meet Lexi Minetree, who plays Elle in the Legally Blonde prequel

The Reese Witherspoon lookalike hails from Atlanta and harboured acting ambitions since she was 10; she was hand-picked by the OG Legally Blonde actress herself.

Lexi Minetree will play Elle Woods, initially portrayed by Reese Witherspoon in Legally Blonde. Photo: @leximinetree/Instagram
Obituaries

Penelope Keith, star of classic British sitcom The Good Life, dead at 86

Bafta-winning Penelope Keith was a household name through her decades-spanning comedic roles on television, in film, radio and theatre.

Penelope Keith after she was made a Dame Commander for services to the arts and to charity in 2014. Photo: PA via AP
Hong Kong

Video | Anti-drug video pulled over claims it promotes drug use

Internet users have been posting selfies, sticker packs and song parodies mocking the video’s AI-generated K-pop girl band.

Hong Kong

Will Fosun’s luxury project revive Hong Kong’s Movietown magic?

Fosun Group begins HK$10 billion transformation of legendary studio, signalling confidence in Hong Kong’s property recovery.

Hollywood

Meet Nick Robinson, who plays Wes in Voicemails for Isabelle

The actor made his on-screen debut in a TV movie alongside Zendaya and played Margaret Qualley’s ex in Maid; he was last dating musician Samantha Urbani IRL.

Nick Robinson and Zoey Deutch at a Los Angeles premiere for Voicemails for Isabelle in June. Photo: Reuters
K-drama news

10 of the best new K-dramas to watch in July 2026

July’s K-drama drop includes Kim Myung-soo and Kang Min-ah starring in Love in Sync, and Nam Joo-hyuk leading Netflix’s The East Palace.

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Nam Joo-hyuk in a still from The East Palace, one of 10 new K-dramas we recommend to look out for in July 2026. Photo: Garage Lab/Netflix
Music

Raye on her uncompromising rise to stardom – interview

The British singer-songwriter has hit albums, billions of Spotify streams, and gigs at Glastonbury and Montreux Jazz Festival to show for years of hard work.

TV shows and streaming video

Review | Human Vapor: Shun Oguri, Yu Aoi anchor Netflix’s bold sci-fi thriller reboot

This exciting tale of a mysterious serial killer who can turn into a murderous cloud of gas is a reimagining of a classic Japanese thriller.

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