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Gen Z

Gen Z
All about the millennials' successors, Generation Z (defined here as the “post-95” generation, i.e. those born in 1995 and afterwards).
Comedian and actress Rosie O’Donnell has five children, with the eldest 31 and the youngest 13. Photo: @rosie/Instagram
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Rosie O’Donnell’s 5 children and their complex, evolving family story

The veteran comedian, a guest host of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, spoke about her autistic youngest child, who lives with her in Ireland.

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Who is The Rizzler? Meet the viral 10-year-old Christian Joseph

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Fame and celebrity

Meet Jenna Ortega’s supportive sister Aliyah, who’s a nursing student

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Social media

Chinamaxxing: is it really about China or Gen Z fleeing Western fatigue?

From viral candy wrappers to hot water routines, Western Gen Z appears obsessed with all things China. But is it true love?

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Illustration: Dennis Yip
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Who is Amy Adams’ daughter, Aviana Le Gallo, and is she eyeing Hollywood?

The only child of the Nightbitch star and Darren Le Gallo had a minor role in 2022’s Disenchanted; she wasn’t too keen on showbiz, but that may be changing.

Fashion

He’s been sewing since 14. Now this Hong Kong designer has his own couture label

Alvin Ho is the 23-year-old creative force behind House of Alvin, which creates fantastical gowns for events from red carpets to weddings.

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US-China relations

From TikTok to war weariness, a new generation of Americans’ view of China

On US college campuses, a generation shaped by China’s rise is challenging the assumptions behind Washington’s approach to Beijing.

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Students on US university campuses are increasingly questioning the long-held assumptions behind Washington’s China policy, according to their professors. Photo: TNS
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Meet Sienna Spiro, the 20-year-old British singer likened to Adele and Lana Del Rey

The Gen-Z songstress’ father is famed jeweller Glenn Spiro, who crafted the controversial Iranian artefact earrings Zendaya wore to an event for The Odyssey.

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Meet Malcolm Todd, Audrey Hobert’s brother and face of Gap’s fall 2026 campaign

The singer-songwriter stars in the denim ad with Obsession star Inde Navarrette; his hit songs like ‘Earrings’ draw comparisons to Dominic Fike and Steve Lacy.

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Meet Matt Damon’s daughter Isabella, who just signed with IMG Models

The Odyssey star’s eldest child with wife Luciana Barroso has joined the agency that represents Gigi Hadid and Hailey Bieber.

Matt Damon with his wife Luciana Barroso (left) and their daughter Isabella Damon at The Odyssey premiere at the AMC Lincoln Square in New York on July 14. Photo: AFP
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Meet Jacob Whiteduck-Lavoie, who plays Ellis in Sterling Point

The Canadian actor featured mostly in French films before landing his breakout role in Amazon Prime’s latest TV series, which also stars Mark Ruffalo’s son, Keen.

Jacob Whiteduck-Lavoie plays Ellis in Amazon Prime’s latest drama series, Sterling Point. Photo: Getty Images
Fame and celebrity

Meet Ella Rubin, who plays Annie in Sterling Point

The actress starred alongside Mikey Madison in the Oscar-winning Anora; she also played Anne Hathaway’s daughter in The Idea of You.

Hong Kong society

7 in 10 Gen Z Hongkongers retouch photos of themselves before posting: survey

Frequent photo-editing linked to low self-compassion and negative criticism of appearance, mental health expert says.

Wellness

What’s really in your menstrual products – and should you be worried?

TikTok exposed Always for chemicals and mould concerns, but newer brands like Rael and Thinx are proving the period aisle can do better.

Menstrual products from the Honey Pot. Photo: Handout
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Who is Olympic skating champion Alysa Liu’s transgender sibling Jaylin Liu

The younger sibling of the US figure skating prodigy is also good at sports, loves going to concerts and has met Laufey backstage.

Alysa Liu’s transgender sibling Jaylin Liu (right) has been making headlines. Photo: @alysaxliu/Instagram
Protests around the world

Opinion | South Asia’s Gen Z protests offer one lesson in common

From Sri Lanka and Nepal to Bangladesh and India, youth protests have shaken or even toppled governments, but creating lasting change has been more challenging.

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Good Schools Guide

How Hong Kong teens can be protected from appearance anxiety

Body image anxiety among young people is on the rise in the city and around the world – is social media solely to blame, and what can parents do?

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Fame and celebrity

Meet Mark Ruffalo’s son Keen, who plays Connor in Sterling Point

He was an extra in Begin Again starring his father alongside Keira Knightley, and will soon appear in the Green Day-inspired comedy Nimrods.

Mark Ruffalo’s son Keen is stepping into the limelight with his role in Sterling Point. Photo: @markruffalo/Instagram
Food and Drinks

‘We were just 2 kids’: how Hong Kong Gen Z pair started Chinese wine business

Anson Sik and Edson Bichon’s Purple Rain Wine is bringing Chinese natural wines – many from obscure vineyards – to drinkers in Hong Kong.

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Meet golf phenom Jackson Koivun, the 3M Open champion and FedEx Cup hopeful

The 21-year-old tour rookie saw his ranking soar from No 206 to No 73 after beating world No 1 Scottie Scheffler last week.

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Who is Campbell Fealy? Meet the girlfriend of Gwyneth Paltrow’s son, Moses Martin

The actress’ son with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin just hard-launched his relationship with a fellow Brown University student, who interned at Balenciaga.

Gwyneth Paltrow’s son Moses Martin and his girlfriend Campbell Fealy both study at Brown University. Photos: @burberry/Instagram; StephenFealyMD/Facebook
Fame and celebrity

Meet Lamine Yamal’s parents, Sheila and Mounir – and viral brother Keyne

The Spanish football star was born when his parents were teens, and the story behind his unique compound name stems from their humble past.

Lamine Yamal with mum Sheila Ebana and brother Keyne, who went viral during the 2026 Fifa World Cup. Photo: @forblaugrana/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Meet Heidi Grace Engerman, who plays the mysterious Sidney on Ransom Canyon

The University of Miami graduate appeared in Candyman and Chicago Fire before landing her role on the hit neo-Western show.

Singapore

‘It’s exhausting’: Singapore’s young workers cling to side hustles to survive AI

Almost one-third of the city state’s workers say they need to combine a full-time job with another source of income.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Meet Maduka Okoye’s baby mama Jelicia Westhoff, who’s accused him of cheating

The Dutch model, who shares a son with the Nigerian goalie voted the world’s sexiest footballer, went on a rant after he was spotted with rapper Cardi B.

Nigeria goalkeeper Maduka Okoye and model Jelicia Westhoff share a son. Photos: @madukaokoye, @jelicia.westhoff/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Meet Kendall Yates, Luke Wilson’s much younger partner and baby mama

The Old School actor recently took his 24-year-old girlfriend and their newborn daughter to a press event for his new Netflix project, The Hawk.

Kendall Yates and Luke Wilson made their public debut at the Los Angeles premiere of Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 after-party, in June 2024. Photo: Getty Images
Celebrity Families

Meet England footballer Jude Bellingham’s parents, Denise and Mark

Mark is a retired non-league footballer, while Denise was an HR professional – but now they’re both involved in their 2 sons’ football careers.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Meet Ferran Torres, who scored Spain’s winning World Cup goal

The 26-year-old was discovered when playing futsal with friends at school, and played for Valencia and Man City before joining Barcelona.

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