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Icons and Influencers
Who's making headlines and creating trends? Meet the social media icons and influencers who shape the world as we know it.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
Meet Tom Cruise’s agent and rumoured love interest Maha Dakhil, who’s also worked with Madonna and Anne Hathaway. Photos: TNS; AFP
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Meet Tom Cruise’s controversial agent and rumoured love interest Maha Dakhil

Fans can’t get enough of Tom Cruise’s rumoured romance with Hollywood talent agent Maha Dakhil – but who is she, and what did she write about Israel-Palestine that saw her resign from the CAA?

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Meet Denzel Washington’s film producer daughter Katia – who married a ballerina

US Politics

Meet the first lady of Kentucky, domestic violence campaigner Britainy Beshear

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Meet Jim Carrey’s musician daughter, Jane Carrey – who was on American Idol

Jim Carrey recently lost his sister and says he reprised his role as Dr Robotnik in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 due to financial issues; luckily he still has his daughter Jane, who he calls ‘just wonderful’.

Meet Jim Carrey’s musician daughter Jane Carrey, who appeared on American Idol and hosted MTV’s Catfish. Photo: Corbis via Getty Images
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Meet Chris Rock’s younger brother, Tony Rock – stand-up comedian and actor

The younger sibling of the comedy legend has defended him in times of controversy; he also founded MyRock Foundation, a charity advocating for the prevention of diabetes among African-Americans.

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Meet Mallory Edens, Aaron Rodgers’ GF and the daughter of billionaire Wes Edens

The model-influencer founded production company Little Ray Media, which focuses on female-centred stories – she’s also dabbled in acting and is an advocate for gender equality in sport.

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Who is Mireddys González, Daddy Yankee’s soon-to-be ex-wife?

Puerto Rican reggaeton sensation Daddy Yankee had called his high school sweetheart wife, with whom he shares 2 children, his ‘boss’ and ‘the right one’ – now he’s filed a legal injunction against her.

Meet Mireddys González, “Despacito” rapper Daddy Yankee’s soon-to-be ex-wife, who the King of Reggaeton has accused of stealing US$100 million. Photos: @mireddys/Instagram
Trending in China

China table tennis champion sidelined at event, sparks fan outrage, boycott calls

Despite the incident, Wang shares photos and positive messages from the event on his social media accounts.

E-commerce

China’s tax authority to demand online influencer, merchant revenue numbers

A newly proposed regulation would require internet platform operators to report revenue information about users.

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Who is Chance the Rapper’s newly minted ex, entrepreneur Kirsten Corley?

A former basketball player and model, Corley founded children’s clothing brand World of Boby in 2021; she is also a mental health advocate whose company donates 10% of proceeds to charity.

Meet Chance the Rapper’s newly minted ex, Kirsten Corley – influencer, entrepreneur and mental health advocate. Photo: Getty Images for The Met Museum
Fame and celebrity

Where is the cast of Suits now? From Meghan Markle to Gabriel Macht

Markle shot to global fame on the arm of Prince Harry; Sarah Rafferty portrayed Dr Pamela Blake on Chicago Med; and Gina Torres, who wed The Matrix’s Laurence Fishburne, got her own spin-off, Pearson

Where is the cast of Suits nows? (From left) Gina Torres, Patrick J. Adams, Sarah Rafferty, Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle and Gabriel Macht, pictured in June 2017. Photo: Getty Images
Trending in China

Profile | Scandal-plagued actress Li Xiaolu gains support amid calls for equal tolerance

Many believe female stars who have been involved in affairs deserve same level of tolerance as their male counterparts.

Malaysia

Malaysian influencer behind South Korea tour mess denies fleeing to Japan

The travel operator said she is willing to cooperate with the authorities as losses linked to the alleged scam hit US$100,000.

Trending in China

Profile | Chinese actress Joan Chen’s past as dishwasher in US sparks lively debate online

As her tale of struggle and hardship resurfaces on Chinese social media, it deeply resonates with netizens.

Joan Chen sparked debate online as past dishwashing jobs in US resurfaced in media. Photo: SCMP composite/Baidu/Weibo
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Meet Bella Thorne’s fiancé Mark Emms, who’s worked with Dua Lipa and Stevie Wonder

Thorne met Emms in August 2022 and went public with their relationship on Valentine’s Day 2023 before announcing their engagement in May; they’re seeing a therapist to prepare for their marriage

Meet Bella Thorne’s fiancé Mark Emms, a British producer who’s worked with Dua Lipa, Stevie Wonder and John Legend. Photo: Getty Images
Millionaires and billionaires

Who is the richest US Supreme Court justice? Net worths, ranked

Appointed by the likes of Donald Trump, Joe Biden and George W. Bush, they make decisions affecting millions of people – and are paid handsomely to do so.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Patrick Jackson, US Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s husband

‘We love a supportive spouse! Welcome to the club, Dr Jackson,’ wrote Pete Buttigieg’s husband Chasten when Jackson was caught weeping through his wife’s March 2022 confirmation hearing.

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Profile | Taiwan singer Jimmy Lin praised for resilience post-facial surgery after car crash

Accident in 2022 caused severe facial and shoulder fractures, requiring several reconstructive surgeries, a challenging recovery.

Taiwanese actor, singer, and race car driver Jimmy Lin has been celebrated for his remarkable strength following facial reconstruction surgery after a serious car crash. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo
Fashion

Q&A | Audrey Diwan on filming Emmanuelle in Hong Kong, and her love for Chanel

Audrey Diwan came to Hong Kong for the first time in 2023 – it didn’t take her long to return for Chanel’s cruise show, and she also directed a short film starring Angela Yuen for the occasion.

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Art

Tattoo artist Mr Koo talks mental health and finding solace in art

Mr Koo shares his journey from rebellion during his youth to health struggles and advocating for mental health awareness in Hong Kong.

Britain

UK police to seize US$2.5 million from ‘serial’ tax evader Andrew Tate

The former kickboxer and his brother Tristan failed to pay any tax on 21 million pounds in revenue from their online businesses.

Andrew Tate (left) with his brother Tristan at the Court of Appeals building in Bucharest, Romania, on December 10. Photo: AP
Malaysia

Malaysian influencer faces backlash over alleged South Korea travel scam

She has apologised and promised refunds as police investigate reports of fraud after some clients were left stranded in South Korea.

Travel influencer Kim Seri. Photo: Instagram/kimseri_eina
Fame and celebrity

Meet the UFC’s Colby Covington, who loves Trump and just called out LeBron James

Covington walked into a recent UFC fight kissing a bobblehead of the president-elect on a gold chain; the mixed martial artist says he plans to attend Trump’s inauguration in January.

Fame and celebrity

Who is Gina Loudon, the Trump surrogate who slammed Ariana Grande in Wicked?

The Maga mouthpiece wrongly called Grande Hispanic, dubbing her performance ‘racist’ – the mum of 5 previously spoke out against a ‘sinful’ couple on Wife Swap as well as ‘the horrors of abortion’.

Fashion

Meet Matilda Djerf, the Swedish influencer working with Hailey Bieber’s Rhode

At just 27, Djerf’s amassed millions of followers and created a wildly successful fashion brand that espouses authenticity – but she’s also faced allegations of workplace bullying and bodyshaming.

Meet Matilda Djerf, the Swedish influencer who built multimillion-dollar fashion brand Djerf Avenue and has partnered with Hailey Bieber’s Rhode skincare line. Photo: @matildadjerf/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Who is Daily Show star Ronny Chieng’s dual-qualified lawyer wife, Hannah Pham?

The M3gan actor’s partner is qualified to practise law in both Australia and New York, but pivoted to managing her husband’s career, including executive producing his 2022 Netflix special Speakeasy.

Meet Daily Show star Ronny Chieng’s wife Hannah Pham: he expressed frustration with Trump voters on Jimmy Kimmel, and his lawyer wife now manages his career. Photo: @ronnychieng/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.

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Who is Kimberly Marasco, the writer and poet suing Tay Tay for US$7 million?

The author has finally served Swift, after claiming the pop princess plagiarised her poems in several songs across the albums Lover, Folklore, Midnights and The Tortured Poets Department.

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