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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 Izabel Pakzad – the first girlfriend James Franco says he hasn’t cheated on. Photos: @franco.betsy, @izabelpakzad/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Meet Izabel Pakzad – the first girlfriend James Franco says he hasn’t cheated on

While Franco angles for a Hollywood comeback, Pakzad is stepping into the spotlight with her directorial debut, Find Your Friends, an upcoming indie thriller starring Bella Thorne and Sophia Ali.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Flavio Briatore – F1 mogul and the man dubbed ‘Italy’s Donald Trump’

Millionaires and billionaires

Meet Alex Karp, the reclusive billionaire who can’t drive, but can mine data

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Fashion

How Grace Ling’s sculptural designs conquered New York and made her a role model

The soft-spoken designer is known for her sculptural, avant-garde creations that have won the hearts of New York’s fashion set with their authenticity – and now she’s opening her first retail store.

Grace Ling wears the wet saree look she created for last year’s Ambani wedding. Photo: @gracelingofficial/Instagram
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Who is Buck Palmer, Victoria’s Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio’s new beau?

Palmer was inspired to found his eponymous jewellery brand ‘made and worn by the maverick’ following a spiritual pilgrimage to Mexico; he rang in the New Year with Ambrosio in her native Brazil.

Fame and celebrity

Who is Sofi Martínez – and is she secretly dating footballer Lionel Messi?

Argentine sports journalist Sofi Martínez has decided to speak publicly about the rumour there’s something between her and footballer Lionel Messi – so what did she say and who is she exactly?

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Who is Spice Girl Mel B’s fearless daughter, Phoenix Chi Gulzar Brown?

Mel B’s daughter with Spice Girls backing dancer Jimmy Gulzar says she’s ‘no Beyoncé’ but would love a singing career – meanwhile, she’s a self-taught DJ and an ambassador for UK-based Women’s Aid.

Meet Spice Girl Mel B’s fearless daughter Phoenix Chi Gulzar Brown, who owned her nepo baby privilege in a recent social experiment. Photo: @phoenixisphoenix/Instagram
Celebrity children

Who is Ruby Franke’s daughter Shari – and what did she think of her mum’s apology?

Shari details the abuse she suffered at the hands of her mother, former momfluencer Ruby Franke, and her partner Jodi Hildebrandt in her book, The House of My Mother: A Daughter’s Quest for Freedom.

Crime

Meet Luigi Mangione’s high-flying prison consultant Craig Rothfeld

Luigi Mangione – who has been charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson – is retaining Harvey Weinstein’s prison consultant Craig Rothfeld.

High Jewellery

Vincent Raffin’s journey, from Dior intern to launching his own brand

Joel Arthur Rosenthal of JAR advised him to be get into design and introduced him to Hong Kong jeweller Michelle Ong of Carnet.

Designer Vincent Raffin has just debuted his fine jewellery brand, Pen Mané. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Fame and celebrity

Why Golden Globe winner Demi Moore still looks so good at 62

Demi Moore’s latest film The Substance may be about the dangers of fame and one woman’s search for eternal youth, but in real life, Demi Moore has overcome negativity to find her healthiest self.

Demi Moore in the 1996 film Striptease (L), and attending the 2024 Academy Museum Gala (R). Photo: @demimoore/Instagram
Architecture and design

Why this British couple went for a ‘midimalist’ home in Bath

After moving back to the UK from Hong Kong, Kate Sbuttoni mixed Asian aesthetics with her global treasures, creating an eclectic home.

Millionaires and billionaires

Meet Marc Lasry, the Milwaukee Bucks co-owner being sued by a former employee

Lasry moved to the US as a child and once shared a room with his 2 sisters – now he’s the epitome of the American dream; but he’s counter-suing a former employee for extortion after she claimed harassment.

Art

South Korean artist Geumhyung Jeong challenges our relationship with beauty

In Geumhyung Jeong’s recent exhibition ‘Spa & Beauty’, the performance artist and choreographer explores beauty and body-care products, and our complicated relationships to them.

Geumhyung Jeong is known for her creative exploration of the relationship between the body and its associated objects. Photo: Kanghyuk Lee
Fame and celebrity

Meet Mark Burnett, the Hollywood producer who rebuilt Donald Trump’s image

The Emmy winner refused to release potentially damning footage of Trump from The Apprentice, and has called the president-elect a ‘really loyal friend’ and ‘not the kind of enemy you would want’.

Meet Mark Burnett, the British-born Hollywood producer who created The Apprentice and is Donald Trump’s pick for special envoy to the UK. Photo: AP
Fame and celebrity

Who is Lauren Sánchez’s friend, October ‘Tobie’ Gonzalez?

The daughter of Native American musician Pat Vegas, Tobie met Tony Gonzalez when she was working at a bar in California – they married in 2007 and have 2 kids, Malia and River.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Mitchell Slaggert, the heartthrob behind Landman’s Ryder Sampson

Slaggert, who originally dreamed of becoming a US marine, was scouted by the same agent who discovered Jennifer Lawrence, and has already starred opposite Pretty Little Liars’ Sasha Pieterse.

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Meet billionaire NBA legend LeBron James’ younger son Bryce Maximus James

Standing 10cm (4 inches) taller than his elder brother, LA Lakers guard LeBron Raymone ‘Bronny’ James Jr, 17-year old Bryce has been making waves for years with his skills on the court.

Meet LeBron James’ younger son Bryce James (right), a rising basketball star who’s joining the Arizona Wildcats this year. Photo: Getty Images
Music

Jimmy Carter’s love of music, from Bob Dylan to Willie Nelson

Former US president Jimmy Carter loved music and musicians loved him back, from Aretha Franklin and Peter Gabriel to Killer Mike.

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Fame and celebrity

Hollywood A-listers hit the Golden Globes in new looks from Louis Vuitton and more

Stars from Selena Gomez and Demi Moore, to Zendaya and Miley Cyrus dazzled on the red carpet, in looks from brands including Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci, Saint Laurent and Prada.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Karen Spencer, soon-to-be-ex-wife of Princess Di’s brother Charles Spencer

The 9th Earl Spencer faces accusations of ending his 13-year marriage by text and bullying his wife with the help of his mistress, Dr Cat Jarman – but what do we know about the countess’ life?

Charles Spencer’s soon-to-be-ex-wife Karen Spencer is accusing him and his mistress Dr Cat Jarman of “bullying” her – but what do we know about the countess’ life before marrying into aristocracy? Photos: @karenspencer/Instagram; LinkedIn
Fame and celebrity

Meet Clint Eastwood’s daughter Alison, who followed him to Hollywood

Alison grew up outside Hollywood but often joined her famous dad on set; she starred with Kevin Spacey and John Cusack in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, and has directed 2 films.

Meet Clint Eastwood’s daughter Alison, who starred with Kevin Spacey and John Cusack in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, and directed two films. Photo: @alison.e.wood/Instagram
Food and Drinks

5 ‘restaurants with rooms’ worth the trip, from L’Enclume to Hiša Franko

Ever wished you could go straight to bed after a delicious restaurant meal? Now you can: Sweden’s Vyn, India’s Naar and Italy’s Venissa all boast private rooms on par with luxury hotels.

Fame and celebrity

Who is Jessica Alba’s film producer husband of 16 years, Cash Warren?

Alba’s multiple ringless appearances and a recent dinner date with Italian film producer Andrea Iervolino have sparked divorce rumours, and Warren was absent from Alba’s New Year’s post on Instagram

Fame and celebrity

Who is Patrick Whitesell, ex-husband of Jeff Bezos’ fiancée Lauren Sánchez?

An executive chairman of one of Hollywood’s biggest talent agencies, Whitesell bounced back from his ex-wife’s infidelity with the Amazon founder, and is now married to model and actress Pia Miller.

Meet millionaire Patrick Whitesell, ex-husband of Jeff Bezos’ fiancée Lauren Sánchez. Photo: @pia/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Meet Rose Zhang, the ‘Mozart of golf’ who’s also a Rolex brand ambassador

The 21-year-old rising star has already won 2 pro tournaments and banked US$2.5 million in career earnings, and has lucrative endorsement deals to boot – including a workout series on Apple Fitness+.

Meet Rose Zhang, the “Mozart of golf” who’s being compared to Tiger Woods. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
Fame and celebrity

Who is Tommy Dorfman’s wife Elise Williams and are they getting a divorce?

Romeo + Juliet’s ‘prince of cats’ recently shared an Instagram carousel implying that she and Williams are on the outs; the private couple eloped in the autumn of 2023 after dating for nearly 3 years.

TikTok

Meet Bella Poarch, the rising music star behind TikTok’s most-liked video

Her viral lip-synch videos in 2020 catapulted her to fame, leading to a music career and fashion brand collaborations … but there was also that controversial tattoo

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