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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).
Keagan Polk is the long-time girlfriend of British No 8 tennis player Jacob Fearnley. Photo: @keagan.polk/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Meet Keagan Polk, the accountant at Wimbledon cheering on her boyfriend Jacob Fearnley

The pair met while studying at Texas Christian University where Polk played volleyball, and have been together for almost 5 years … but she’s no typical tennis WAG.

Fifa World Cup 2026

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

Fame and celebrity

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

Fame and celebrity

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.

Raye, now 28, has clear ideas about her music career. Photo: Audemars Piguet
Celebrity children

Meet James Marsden’s model-musician son, Jack Marsden

The 25-year-old son of the X-Men actor has gone from the runway to record production – and now, a brand campaign for The Macallan alongside his dad.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Ewan Mitchell, who plays Prince Aemond Targaryen in House of the Dragon

Before finding himself at the centre of the Game of Thrones prequel’s shocking kiss, the actor was in Saltburn with Jacob Elordi and Barry Keoghan.

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Fame and celebrity

Meet Milly Alcock, who plays Supergirl in the upcoming DC Universe film

The Australian actress rose to fame in Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon – but she’s also received unwelcome attention from fan communities.

Milly Alcock plays Supergirl in the upcoming DC movie. Photos: @millyalcock/Instagram; AP
Celebrity children

Meet The Pitt star Noah Wyle’s daughter, Auden Wyle – who’s also an actress

The actor known for playing doctors on-screen was seen supporting his daughter at a showing of The Vanishing Tour – her first appearance in a feature film.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Meet Nigeria’s goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, dubbed the world’s sexiest footballer

Nigeria may not have qualified for the 2026 World Cup, but there’s a reason the team is still attracting a lot of attention: Maduka Okoye.

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Meet Norway striker Erling Haaland’s girlfriend, Isabel Haugseng Johansen

The pair met when they both played football at the youth academy of their hometown, Bryne, Norway, and welcomed a son in 2024.

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and Isabel Haugseng Johansen last Christmas Eve. Photo: @erling/Instagram
Wellness

When did fro-yo become cool again? Ask Gen Z

Paris Hilton loved Pinkberry back in the day, now former Starbucks head Howard Schultz is advising Mimi’s in Manhattan – here’s why fro-yo is making a comeback.

Mimi’s is known for having long queues. Photo: @mimis.ny/Instagram
Beauty

Pimple patches: hide them or show them off?

The skincare solution is no longer designed to blend in: now there are colourful and playful options galore, with Bella Hadid, Florence Pugh and Anne Hathaway among their fans.

Luxury travel

VI-Pooch? How luxury hotels are stepping up dog-friendly offerings

Bringing pets on holiday has become a non-negotiable for many – here’s how the trend has inspired hotels to get creative with paw-friendly policies.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Lucia Loi, on-and-off partner of football star Marcus Rashford

They met in school and have been together for over a decade, with some break-ups in between – and she was by his side during his La Liga win with FC Barcelona.

Marcus Rashford with his family and Lucia Loi last month. Photo: @marcusrashford/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Meet Abigail Cowen, who plays Delilah on Every Summer After

The Fate: The Winx Saga star turned to acting after being bullied at school, and moved to Los Angeles when she was 18 – she’s since appeared in several Netflix series.

Abigail Cowen on Every Year After. Photo: @abbeycowen/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Meet Megan Davison, wife of England’s World Cup goalkeeper Jordan Pickford

The pair were teenage sweethearts and at the 2018 World Cup, she flashed a US$669,000 engagement ring – which she later had to get cut off her finger.

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Fame and celebrity

Meet Michael Bradway, who plays Charlie Florek in Every Year After

Bradway plays the older Florek brother in a show that’s been touted as the next The Summer I Turned Pretty – so what do we know about him?

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Fame and celebrity

Meet Matt Cornett, who plays Sam Florek in Every Year After

Is this the next The Summer I Turned Pretty? Prime Video’s new show stars Matt Cornett, Olivia Rodrigo’s co-star in the High School Musical spin-off.

Matt Cornett and his co-star Sadie Soverall on Prime Video’s new show Every Year After. Photo: @mattcornett/Instagram
Wellness

The TCM influencers demystifying ancient Chinese healing practices for Gen Z

Traditional Chinese medicine is trending as university-educated practitioners take to Instagram with clips combating common misconceptions.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Sadie Soverall, star of Amazon Prime Video’s romance drama Every Year After

She’s been in Saltburn and co-starred with Nicolas Cage. Can her new romance drama replicate the success of The Summer I Turned Pretty?

Fame and celebrity

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

The French player is with his national team at the 2026 World Cup – but are his thoughts also on the Spanish Netflix actress he has been recently seen with?

There’s growing evidence that Spanish actress Ester Expósito and French footballing superstar Kylian Mbappé might be in a relationship. Photos: @ester_exposito, @k.mbappe/Instagram
Hong Kong celebrities and icons

7 Hong Kong women’s footballers on playing the sport and fashion game

With the Fifa World Cup 2026 under way, we asked players from a prominent Hong Kong women’s team about fashion, and the professionals that inspire them – from Lionel Messi to Mia Hamm.

Players from the Hong Kong Football Club amateur women’s team on what football and football fashion means to them. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
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.

South Korea

Young South Koreans embrace ‘plogging’ to cope with climate anxiety

‘Plogging’ – a mix of the Swedish phrase for ‘picking up’ and the English word ‘jogging’ – has become a hot activity for eco-anxious youth.

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US-China relations

How Chinese drink chains are testing the limits of soft power

New tea and coffee brands from China are winning customers across America, but their broader influence remains unclear.

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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
Fame and celebrity

Meet Marissa Ayers, who’s dating New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart

The 23-year-old, who has worked with Skims and Lancôme, rose to fame after appearing as a ring card girl for boxer Jake Paul’s company.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Thaddea Graham, who plays Susie in Margo’s Got Money Troubles

The young actress, who has been in Doctor Who and Sex Education, is also starring in a BBC audio drama with Lena Headey.

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