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Joseph Zada planned to pursue a football career until he caught the acting bug. Photo: @josephzada/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Meet rising star Joseph Zada, who plays Johnny Sinclair in We Were Liars

With his mother, father and brother all in film, Zada was initially set on a football career, but he eventually succumbed to the acting bug, and is set to be Hollywood’s new favourite Aussie.

Fashion

5 of Nicholas Hoult’s best looks from the Superman press tour

Skincare

Take a stand for legs: experts advise looking after them better

American cinema

Killing it at the box office, horror movies become unlikely cinema saviours

2025 box office successes like Sinners and Final Destination reflect a growing love among audiences for scary movies.

A still from Sinners (2025), which grossed US$365 million worldwide on a budget of US$90 million. Photo: TNS
American cinema

Why Jurassic World Rebirth writer David Koepp doesn’t like a world ‘too big’

Koepp, who also wrote the first two Jurassic Park films, talks about ‘bottle’ movies and working again with Steven Spielberg.

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Celebrity children

Meet Ewan McGregor’s daughter Esther, aka Mirren in We Were Liars

‘Multi-hyphenate’ barely does justice to the broad range of skills McGregor brings to the table: at 23, she’s already starred alongside Nicole Kidman and Tilda Swinton, and walked for Dolce & Gabbana.

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Art

The Hong Kong pixel artist capturing hearts with his retro Instagram art

From Game Boy memories to a surprise DM from Jimmy O. Yang, Fatbeard’s work is taking over.

Hong Kong pixel artist Fatbeard recently got a shout-out from Hollywood star Jimmy O. Yang. This reel combines elements from Central, Sham Shui Po and Mong Kok, with Yang’s favourite roast goose restaurant. Photo: @that.pixel.artistt/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

5 times Jessica Alba rocked mother-daughter style with Honor and Haven

The Dark Angel actress and her teenage daughters know a thing or two about coordinated looks, from twinning in NYC to classic monochromatic dresses for NYE.

Fame and celebrity

Michael Madsen, Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill star, dies at 67

The actor was a regular in Quentin Tarantino films and had a career spanning over 300 credits.

Fame and celebrity

Meet SNL cast member Ego Nwodim, who accidentally got the audience to curse

Ego Nwodim is known for playing characters Miss Eggy, ‘Lisa from Temecula’ and Dionne Warwick on SNL, and outside the show, hosts a podcast called Dad for the Day and has appeared in several films.

Ego Nwodim is a permanent cast member on SNL, and has appeared in several films and TV shows. Photo: @eggyboom/Instagram
TV shows and streaming video

The Sandman season 2: Netflix’s adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s fantasy returns

For fans it is a bittersweet return for The Sandman, with the series cancelled following sexual assault accusations levelled at Gaiman.

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Tom Sturridge as Dream in a still from The Sandman season 2. Photo: Netflix
Celebrity Families

Who is Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s younger model sister, Florence?

The Mad Max: Fury Road actress’ younger sister Florence Huntington-Whiteley is also in the modelling biz – here’s what we know about her and her work beyond the fashion world.

Fame and celebrity

Meet TikTok-star-turned-actress, Megan Stalter – who’s in Netflix’s Too Much

Megan Stalter was a TikTok comedian before she landed a role in HBO Max’s Hacks – now, she’s returning to the screen with Lena Dunham’s highly anticipated new Netflix show, Too Much.

Timepieces

The hottest watch moments of May and June 2025

In the wake of Watches and Wonders, the world of horology had some big moments in the last 2 months, from new launches and brand ambassadors – one could be the new 007 – to captivating red carpet moments.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson becomes the latest Omega ambassador; Urban Jürgensen launches three new timepieces as part of the brand’s revival; Brad Pitt and Damson Idris at the premiere of F1: The Movie in London. Photos: Invision/AP
Icons and Influencers

Meet TikTok-famous fashion designer Joe Ando-Hirsh, who’s also a Hollywood actor

After an internship with Marc Jacobs fell through during the Covid-19 pandemic, Ando-Hirsh turned to social media to grow his business – but once upon a time, he wanted a stable career in finance.

Meet fashion designer Joe Ando-Hirsh, whose clientele includes Dakota Johnson and Millie Bobby Brown. Photo: @joeandohirsh/Instagram
Fashion

Meet Sabrina Carpenter’s in-demand celebrity stylist, Jared Ellner

With a strong eye for over-the-top and vintage-inspired looks, 28-year-old Jared Ellner is a rising talent in the world of celebrity stylists – and his client list keeps growing.

American cinema

Jurassic World Rebirth composer on following in John Williams’ footsteps

Alexandre Desplat talks about recording at London’s Abbey Road Studios where his idol Williams recorded the Star Wars and Harry Potter music.

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American cinema

Review | Jurassic World Rebirth: Scarlett Johansson in thrilling franchise addition

Jonathan Bailey and Rupert Friend co-star in this tense adventure that comes very close to capturing the magic of the original Jurassic Park.

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Scarlett Johansson in a still from Jurassic World Rebirth. Photo: Universal Pictures
Fashion

Meet Jamie Mizrahi, who made waves at Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos’ wedding

Mizrahi has styled top-tier celebs for major red carpet events, including the Oscars; she recommends classics like ballet flats, button-ups, belts and jeans for effortless style.

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

How John Woo’s Face/Off, Windtalkers, Paycheck showed his experimental side

We take a look at three of John Woo’s Hollywood movies from the late 1990s and early 2000s and what they meant for the Hong Kong director.

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American cinema

Why Hollywood is turning to Roblox to tempt Gen Z into cinemas

Online game adaptations of films like How to Train Your Dragon and Twilight are being used by film studios to engage a ‘critical audience’.

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A still from Roblox’s How to Train Your Dragon video game. Hollywood studios are turning to online gaming platforms to engage with teenagers and young adults. Photo: Roblox
Fame and celebrity

Meet Callie Cooke, who plays Jodie in F1: The Movie alongside Brad Pitt

The rising star’s early influences included TV soap operas and the Royal Shakespeare Company, which she grew up with in Stratford-upon Avon; now she’s broken into Hollywood.

Meet English actress Callie Cooke, who appears alongside Brad Pitt and Damson Idris in the film F1: The Movie. Photo: AFP
American cinema

How Batman Begins rewrote the superhero movie rule book 20 years ago

With its gritty realism and complex themes, Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins helped turn superhero films into a dominant cinema genre.

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Fame and celebrity

The Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sánchez wedding, day 1 – who wore what?

Domenico Dolce was in attendance amid rumours that Sánchez will wear a Dolce & Gabbana wedding gown; she left the Aman hotel in a Schiaparelli corset dress, while Ivanka rocked Oscar de la Renta.

Obituaries

Mission: Impossible composer Lalo Schifrin dead at 93

The Argentine musician was considered one of the most influential film composers of his generation.

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Grammy Award winning composer Lalo Schifrin in 2006. File photo: AP
Fame and celebrity

Anna Wintour steps down as US Vogue editor after 37 years

She will seek a new US editorial head but remain global editorial director for Vogue and chief content officer for Conde Nast.

Anna Wintour is stepping down as Vogue editor-in-chief but will retain editorial control over the storied magazine. Photo: TNS
Celebrity style

Lorde’s dramatic style evolution – from goth to gender-neutral looks

Lorde is a style chameleon, switching between dark looks by Balenciaga, tailored suits by Celine, jewel-toned dresses by Acne Studios and. most recently, sharper outfits by Thom Browne.

American cinema

Jurassic World Rebirth director Gareth Edwards on his homage to Spielberg

British filmmaker Gareth Edwards talks about Steven Spielberg’s offer of a lifetime to direct the new film in his Jurassic World franchise.

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