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Making butter while you run? Why social media is churning with excitement
Churning and burning at the same time has gone viral on social media, even if it might not work so well in hot and humid Hong Kong.
2 Apr 2026 - 8:15AM
Fame and celebrity
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Why Kris Jenner is considered good luck in China
31 Mar 2026 - 9:00PM
Fashion
How London brand Chopova Lowena, and its cult carabiner skirt, came to be
31 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
Israel-Iran conflict
Jiang Xueqin, the viral ‘prophet’ predicting the world’s fate from a Beijing classroom
‘Professor Jiang’ has been dubbed ‘China’s Nostradamus’ after forecasting Trump’s election win and the war with Iran. But some of his ideas veer into conspiracy theory.
29 Mar 2026 - 5:00PM
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Art
Love and mythology drift across artist Faye Wei Wei’s dreamlike canvases
The British-Chinese artist’s monumental oil paintings blend love, mythology and lush flora, inviting viewers into immersive fantasy worlds.
29 Mar 2026 - 6:00AM
Art
Painter Eunnam Hong explores identity through haunting self-portraits
The New York-based Korean artist cites filmmakers Wong Kar-wai, John Cassavetes and Hong Sang-soo, and painter Elizabeth Peyton as inspirations.
28 Mar 2026 - 6:00AM
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Art
Artist Katja Seib’s surreal portraits blur reality, dreams and everyday life
The US-based German painter places her family and friends in allegorical scenes informed by her own life and classic European art school training.
31 Mar 2026 - 11:03AM
Britain
UK police to reopen Andrew Tate rape probe
Hertfordshire Constabulary revives decade-old allegations as a civil trial is due to take place in June this year.
27 Mar 2026 - 9:03AM
Trending in China
Ex-poor village boy, famous China education guru Zhang Xuefeng dies at 41 after run
Cardiac arrest kills educator with punishing work schedule who held controversial views on liberal arts study; was praised for pragmatism.
26 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
Art
Style according to … Pearl Lam, the Hong Kong-born founder of Pearl Lam Projects
The gallerist and curator shares some of her favourite things, from the paintings of Kerry James Marshall to the energy of Shanghai’s Xiangyang Park.
29 Mar 2026 - 10:13AM
Luxury brands
A new monograph celebrates the storied legacy of shoemaker Roger Vivier
The book takes you inside the world of the brand, and its launch coincided with the opening of Maison Vivier, a restored hotel particulier in Paris.
26 Mar 2026 - 8:00AM
Celebrity Families
Meet Lara Cosima, who just got engaged to Kering heir François Pinault Jr
The ‘modern-day Marie Antoinette’ and member of the Austro-Hungarian nobility has walked for Armani and drew internet attention at Le Bal in 2023
25 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
Fame and celebrity
Meet Beau Garrett, who plays Abby Reese in Taylor Sheridan’s The Madison
She was scouted as a model in her early teens and later made the transition to acting, appearing in shows like House, Glee and The Rookie.
23 Mar 2026 - 11:00PM
Fame and celebrity
Meet Ben Schnetzer, who plays Van Davis in Taylor Sheridan’s The Madison
The UK-trained actor, who plays opposite Beau Garrett in the Yellowstone creator’s new show, got his big break in 2013 in The Book Thief.
25 Mar 2026 - 11:59AM
Beauty
Are LED face masks skincare’s secret weapon or a flash in the pan?
Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber swear by them, but what is the truth behind celebrity glow trends and red light therapy?
23 Mar 2026 - 4:00PM
100 Top Tables: Cities of Gastronomy
The young English YouTubers bringing Korean food diplomacy to Macau
Known for their viral ramen videos and visiting Buckingham Palace with Blackpink, the British duo are bringing their brand of food diplomacy to Macau.
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Macau Government Tourism Office
Fashion
In their words: Qiqi Yam’s support of Hong Kong’s designers and fashion scene
‘Asia’s first supermodel’ celebrates the roles of local designer Robert Wun, pioneering retailer Joyce Ma, and actors Maggie Cheung, Cherie Chung, and her husband, Simon Yam.
22 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM
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TV shows and streaming video
Who is Michael J. Berman, who founded the magazine George with JFK Jr?
Berman – played by Michael Nathanson in Ryan Murphy’s Love Story – never reconciled with the Kennedy scion after a serious falling out in 1997.
22 Mar 2026 - 6:00AM
Fashion
In their words: Hilary Tsui on her favourite moments in fashion in Hong Kong
The former actress on Karl Lagerfeld’s Chanel couture show, home-grown labels Lau Hei and Yat Pit, and style icons Maggie Cheung and Edison Chen.
21 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM
United States
Action movie star Chuck Norris dies at 86
His epic fight with kung fu superstar Bruce Lee in ‘The Way of The Dragon’ helped turn Norris into an icon.
20 Mar 2026 - 11:09PM
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Fame and celebrity
Who was Lauren Bessette, Carolyn Bessette’s sister who died with her?
Ryan Murphy’s Love Story charts the whirlwind romance between Carolyn and JFK Jr – and new episodes feature Lauren Bessette, played by Sydney Lemmon.
19 Mar 2026 - 6:00AM
Fashion
Meet the founder of LoveShackFancy, Rebecca Hessel Cohen
She grew up in the offices of Seventeen magazine where her mother worked as creative director, was an editor at Cosmopolitan, and started her own brand in 2013.
17 Mar 2026 - 6:00AM
Sexual harassment and assault
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Tate brothers party in Hong Kong, sparking controversy
Andrew and Tristan Tate, brothers who are facing rape and human trafficking charges in Romania and the UK, visited Lan Kwai Fong and a restaurant in Causeway Bay.
16 Mar 2026 - 10:12PM
Singapore
‘Super Rich’ star David Yong hit with 12 new charges in Singapore
The Evergreen Group CEO, who has been in and out of court since August 2024, now faces a total of 17 charges.
18 Mar 2026 - 8:37PM
Fashion
In their words: Mimi Tang defines 20 years of setting trends in Hong Kong
Formerly at Kering overseeing Gucci, Saint Laurent and more luxury brands, Tang recalls Louis Vuitton’s fashion show in Hong Kong, and names her style icons.
17 Mar 2026 - 3:45PM
TikTok
Meet Marcelo Wang, the influencer teaching Rihanna phrases in Mandarin
The content creator boasts over 1 million followers on Instagram, just attended Milan Fashion Week – and speaks Portuguese, too.
16 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
Art
In their words: Wing Shya recalls 20 years of style highs in Hong Kong
The Wong Kar-wai collaborator reflects on the city’s evolving style, memorable fashion shoots and local trendsetters like Vivienne Tam and Yat Pit.
15 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM
Fashion
In their words: Douglas Young, founder of Hong Kong lifestyle brand G.O.D
The creative entrepreneur often adds a humorous slant to his homeware and apparel, and cites local icons from Bruce Lee and Labubu to Cathay Pacific and Chow Tai Fook as inspirations.
14 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM
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