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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).
last updated:
28 August, 2024
Singer Anitta is dating Brazilian footballer Vinicius Souza. Photo: @viniciusouza_8/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Who is singer Anitta’s football beau, Vinicius Souza?

The pair hard-launched their relationship with an Instagram carousel and appearance at Paris Fashion Week; Souza is a sought-after professional footballer currently playing in the EFL Championship.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Harris Dickinson, who stars with Nicole Kidman in new film Babygirl

Celebrity children

Meet Miami Vice actor Don Johnson’s 5 children – from Dakota to Jesse

Fame and celebrity

6 of the greatest Scream Queens of 2024, from Jenna Ortega to Mia Goth

Goodbye, ‘final girl’: contemporary horror movies, featuring Gen Z and millennial actresses such as Mia Goth and Lupita Nyong’o, are paving the way for a new era of leading ladies

Scream Queens (from left) Jenna Ortega, Sydney Sweeney and Mia Goth. Photos: @jennaortega, @sydney_sweeney, @miagoth0/Instagram
Wellness

Hong Kong girl, 13, launches mentorship programme for girls in Africa

Climbing Africa’s highest peak inspired Emma Demopoulos, 13, to help Tanzania. She’s recruited international mentors for schoolgirls there.

Celebrity children

Who is Brandi Glanville’s 21-year-old model son, Mason Cibrian?

RHOBH’s Brandi Glanville has been making headlines for discovering what she calls a ‘parasite’ in her face – she’s previously been open about the tummy tuck she decided to get after having her sons too.

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Music

How Gen Z, Tinder and Spotify are disrupting clubbing capital’s rhythm

Berlin’s nightlife scene is under threat, with the number of clubs dropping by almost half in 10 years and many more considering closing.

A DJ plays at Re:mise in Berlin, Germany. Home to legendary clubs such as Tresor and Berghain, the German capital has long been a destination for nightlife lovers. Photo: DPA/Picture Alliance via Getty Images
Celebrity Families

Meet Florence Pugh’s supportive sisters, Arabella and Rafaela

‘We’re like the Von Trapps, but not quite as pretty or perfect,’ the Dune: Part Two star once said – the Pugh siblings all followed their ballet-dancing mother into the performing arts.

Pets in Hong Kong

Pet snakes trending in Hong Kong as Gen Z opts for ‘chill’ animals

As more young Hongkongers buy snakes as an ‘easy’ pet option, a vet explains the dangers and why prior research is key.

Wellness

Why Chinese Gen Z are getting TCM winter body check-ups

Lei Yun Shang’s traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) clinic in Shanghai is seeing more young people get health checks as winter sets in.

Qiu Jingchuan, deputy chief practitioner at Lei Yun Shang, takes a patient’s blood pressure at the company’s TCM clinic in Shanghai, China. Photo: Lisa Cam
Donald Trump

Who is Donald Trump’s Gen Z adviser, Alex Bruesewitz – who fainted on stage?

Donald Trump adviser Alex Bruesewitz suddenly collapsed at a New York Young Republican gala on Sunday night, but is recovering well; the author is one of Trump’s ‘strongest and most loyal supporters’.

Alex Bruesewitz, who just fainted on stage at a Republican event, is one of Trump’s biggest supporters. Photo: @alexbruesewitz/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Who is Randy Moss’ son Thaddeus, who called out Larry Fitzgerald Sr?

Thaddeus Moss was furious at Larry Fitzgerald Sr after the ex NFL player told the world his father had cancer before he had a chance to announce it himself, and admonished Brett Favre as well.

Wellness

Surge in colon cancer in young people reflects global lifestyle changes

Colon cancer rates are falling among older people, but rising among young people because of sedentary lifestyles and processed-food diets.

Fame and celebrity

Meet OnlyFans’ Lily Phillips, who plans to bed 1,000 men in a day

Controversial OnlyFans user Lily Phillips has unveiled her next challenge: after sleeping with 101 men in one day, she now says she plans to multiply that number by 10.

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OnlyFans user Lily Phillips is one of the most controversial creators on the platform. Photo: @lilyphillip_s/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Who is Arch Manning, Longhorns QB and scion of the Manning football dynasty?

As the next generation of football’s legendary Manning family, Arch was a high school star and chose the University of Texas for college – but his grandad wants him to play for Dallas in the NFL.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning warms up before a game against the Texas A&M Aggies. Photo: Imagn Images
Hong Kong

Dylan So debuts in Papa as a young murderer troubled by voices

The 18-year-old Hong Kong actor has won over audiences playing a quiet high schooler – who kills his family.

Fame and celebrity

Who is Yellowstone’s Finn Little, the Australian actor who plays Carter?

When the actor returned to play the character of Carter in season 5 of Yellowstone, the show’s fans couldn’t believe how grown-up he looked – here’s the 18-year-old’s backstory.

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Formula One (F1)

Meet F1 Mercedes driver George Russell, who’s feuding with Max Verstappen

George Russell has been racing since he was a child in British karting circuits, pairing his meteoric rise to F1 stardom with his candid approach to speaking with the press.

Mercedes’ driver George Russell arrives ahead of the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix on December 8. Photo: AFP
Fame and celebrity

Who is Rosé’s rumoured new boyfriend, Gossip Girl actor Evan Mock?

Mock is multitalented, and isn’t just an actor, but a skateboarder, photographer and model who’s worked with the likes of Louis Vuitton, Saint Laurent, Calvin Klein, Dior and Bulgari.

Icons and Influencers

Who are Luigi Mangione’s wealthy parents, Louis and Kathleen Mangione?

Luigi’s father Louis is the owner of Lorien Health Services and his mum Kathleen runs a travel company; meanwhile, one of his sisters is a doctor and his cousin Nino a state legislator.

Fame and celebrity

Who is Sophie Rain, the controversial OnlyFans star and ‘devout Christian’?

Sophie Rain decided to start an OnlyFans account after being fired from her job as a waitress; now, she’s supporting her family with the money she makes from her content.

Miami based Sophie Rain is reportedly making millions from her OnlyFans account. Photo: @sophieraiin/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Who is Noa Cohen, the controversial actress behind Netflix’s Mary?

The 22-year-old starring opposite Anthony Hopkins keeps fit with yoga and has worked with Israeli brands and fashion designers, including Ortal Mizrahi’s brand MadebyIla.

Who is Noa Cohen, the controversial actress behind Netflix’s Mary? Photo: @noacohen_official/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Meet Dave Blunts, the 500lb rapper who went viral after Juice WRLD Day

A photo of Blunts with his petite girlfriend Isabella went viral, prompting more criticism over his size and health – but despite suffering from heart failure in 2023, the rapper persists.

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Celebrity Families

Meet baseball star Juan Soto’s adorable parents

Juan Soto grew up around baseball in the Dominican Republic, and his super-supportive mum and dad still attend as many games as they can – even sparking comparisons to Travis Kelce’s parents.

Fame and celebrity

Who is Azeez Al-Shaair, the NFL linebacker who wore pro-Palestinian cleats?

A devout Muslim who fasts during Ramadan even when he’s training, the Houston Texans starting player’s brutal tackle on Trevor Lawrence left the Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback concussed.

Meet Azeez Al-Shaair: the NFL linebacker was spotted wearing pro-Palestinian cleats and was suspended for an illegal tackle ... but what did Tom Brady have to say about the “dirty” hit? Photo: a_train2_/Instagram
Celebrity children

Who is Christina Hall’s mini-me teenage daughter, Taylor El Moussa?

Christina Hall just shared several photos from a Thanksgiving trip with daughter Taylor El Moussa – so what do we know about her lookalike 14-year-old?

Christina Hall – who recently changed her surname back to Haack – celebrated Thanksgiving with her teen daughter, Taylor El Moussa. Photo: @thechristinahall/Instagram
Social media

Will Australia’s bid to ban social media for under-16s work?

While experts applaud the initiative to protect children from online harm, there are also concerns over its effectiveness and enforcement.

Fame and celebrity

Auli‘i Cravalho, the voice of Moana, calls sequel ‘a source of Polynesian pride’

The voice behind Disney’s titular Polynesian princess is thrilled about indigenous representation in this year’s Moana 2, adding that reprising the role felt like ‘coming home’.

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