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Who's making headlines and creating trends? Meet the social media icons and influencers who shape the world as we know it.
Paloma Sandoval, who inspired her BFF Sabrina Carpenter’s “Bed Chem” song, is a rising content creator. Photo: @dailybrinas/X
Fame and celebrity

Meet Sabrina Carpenter’s childhood bestie, Paloma Sandoval

Sandoval was named on Instagram’s 24 For 24 list last year and is also best friends with Gossip Girl star Whitney Peak.

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Fame and celebrity

Who is #RichTok influencer Becca Bloom, who flaunts her lavish lifestyle online?

Bloom grew up with wealthy parents in California but now works in finance to fund her lavish lifestyle: she even gave away a Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra bracelet to a fan.

Becca Bloom, whose real name is Rebecca Ma, is a well-known influencer who flaunts her lavish lifestyle on social media. Photo: @beccaxbloom/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Meet Adam Driver’s actress wife, Joanne Tucker

Bermuda-born Tucker met the Marriage Story star while both were studying drama at the famous New York performing arts institute; the couple share a son and a daughter.

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China fans chase boy band on flight, ignore crew, take photos, disturb passengers

‘Pathetic’ female fans storm economy class cabin for vantage point to take photos of pop idols in business section.

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Americas and the Caribbean

Gone, soon forgotten: Mexican TikTok influencer’s murder reveals femicide crisis

Mexico had 852 femicides in 2023, the fourth highest rate per capita in Latin America, according to a UN report.

Mexican social media influencer Valeria Marquez was shot to death during a live stream in the beauty salon where she worked on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
Crime

Mexican influencer likely killed by hitman during TikTok live stream

Mexico’s president said her administration was working with local investigators to track down the killer.

Fashion

Statement aviator sunglasses, à la Tom Cruise and Pedro Pascal

Louis Vuitton LV Hit and Cartier Eyewear bring big-name recognition, while glasses like the Jarvis from eyewear specialist Linda Farrow show the lasting appeal of the aviator look.

Fashion

Loro Piana Knit Design Award 2025 showcases innovative linen designs

Morgan Rachel Boyce from Ireland and Italian Simone Rizzato were named the winners in Milan, while the jury included Anna Dello Russo, Kimberly Drew, Damien Bertrand and Antonio Mancinelli.

Simone Rizzato from Italy and Morgan Rachel Boyce from Ireland – two students at Italy’s Accademia Costume & Moda – are the winners of the ninth edition of the Loro Piana Knit Design Award. Photo: Handout
Celebrity style

Coin jewellery: believed to be lucky, this style dates back to antiquity

Swift wears pieces from Steven Battelle, Ben-Amun and For Future Reference, while Rosh Mahtani of Alighieri and Beth Hutchens of FoundRae also make coin designs.

A choker and bracelet from Bulgari’s Monete collection, incorporating ancient Roman coins. Photo: Handout
Fame and celebrity

Meet Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham’s girlfriend, Ashlyn Castro

The start of Bellingham’s relationship with Castro was plagued by rumours of infidelity – the pair appear to be going strong, however, with the influencer appearing at a recent Real Madrid game.

Crime

Mexican beauty influencer shot dead during TikTok live stream

The 23-year-old’s death is being investigated according to protocols for femicide – the killing of women or girls for reasons of gender.

Masterpieces

From the runway to the red carpet, floral jewellery’s maximalist bloom

They may be timeless, but floral motifs are experiencing a significant resurgence – as seen on the red carpet and in new high jewellery collections embracing maximalism.

Floral motifs are experiencing a resurgence – as seen on the red carpet, the runway, and in new high jewellery collections embracing maximalism. Photo: Getty Images
Fashion

Whispered luxury: CEO Xavier Rougeaux on Valextra’s quiet appeal – interview

Before quiet luxury was a thing, the house was already making thoughtful quality pieces such as the Iside bag, which – like Valextra’s home city – marries beauty with functionality.

Loyal fans admire the subtle, understated style of Valextra leather goods, such as the Vocabolario 2.0 Costa 70 + Zaven suitcase and Iside Resin Dyes mini bag. Photo: Handout
Fashion

Singapore-born fashion designer Prabal Gurung’s amazing life in new memoir

The Met Gala mainstay’s new book, Walk Like a Girl, reflects on his roots in Singapore and Nepal, a tough childhood, and runway success.

NBA

Meet Seth Curry, brother of the Golden States Warriors’ Stephen Curry

Hailing from a family that includes 3-point all-time leader Stephen Curry and father Dell Curry, also a former pro, Seth had plenty to prove on the court – here’s how he escaped accusations of nepotism

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France

‘I thought I was going to die’: tearful Kardashian says at Paris robbery trial

Kim Kardashian tearfully recounted a 2016 Paris heist, where robbers stole jewels worth millions, including her US$4 million engagement ring.

Kim Kardashian arrives to testify at a Paris court regarding a robbery of millions of dollars in jewels from her Paris hotel room in 2016 on Tuesday. Photo: AP
US Politics

Meet Jason Whitlock, sports columnist turned controversial political pundit

Last year, Whitlock said the WNBA was ‘living off the charity of the NBA’ after Caitlin Clark’s season ended – he’s also made controversial comments about efforts to ‘emasculate men’.

Fame and celebrity

Who were Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay’s parents?

Mickey Hargitay and Jayne Mansfield were married for 6 years and welcomed 3 children, including Mariska, but Mansfield died in a car crash when Mariska was just 3 years old.

Style Edit

Style Edit: The story behind Chanel N°5 and the haute joaillerie it inspired

Coco Chanel intended for N°5 to be ‘a woman’s perfume, with the scent of a woman’; a century on, Collection N°5 introduced high jewellery pieces including a 55.55-carat diamond necklace.

Marion Cotillard wearing the Chanel Collection N°5 55.55 necklace, showcasing a 55.55-carat diamond. Photo: Handout
Fame and celebrity

Who is Lance Bass’ husband, actor and artist Michael Turchin?

Bass met his future partner in Palm Springs, and the pair wed in 2014 in a televised special – they’ve since had twins, who the singer says aren’t yet old enough to appreciate the ‘It’s Gonna Be May’ meme.

NSYNC’s Lance Bass, his husband Michael Turchin, and their young children in 2022. Photo: @michaelturchinart/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Who is Colin Kaepernick’s long-time girlfriend, activist Nessa Diab?

Former MTV host Nessa Diab, who also presented Emmy-winning interview show Talk Stoop, is an activist who speaks out on racial and gender equality, and she shares a child with the former NFL star.

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Celebrity children

Meet Garrett Popcorn heiress Hannah Chody – who’s also a TikTok sensation

Chody is the daughter of Lance Chody, the man behind Chicago popcorn empire Garrett Popcorn, which has expanded into more than 50 locations, including Tokyo and Singapore

Art

Q&A | How this artist transforms historical Chinese symbolism into paintings

New York-based Dominique Fung speaks about her creative journey, Empress Dowager Cixi, and why she wants audiences to leave her show feeling expansive.

Artist Dominique Fung at the Massimo de Carlo gallery in Tai Kwun, Hong Kong. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Fame and celebrity

Who is Victoria Beckham’s younger lookalike sister Louise Adams?

When Victoria Beckham turned 50 last year, she threw a party attended by celebs including Tom Cruise and Eva Longoria – so what do we know about VB’s sister Louise Adams, who was there in support?

Meet Louise Adams, Victoria Beckham’s younger sister. Photo: @louisesadams/Instagram
South Korea

‘Not an easy path’: K-pop’s Bain breaks taboos as ‘first’ openly gay idol

South Korea remains deeply divided over LGBTQ acceptance, with 50 per cent opposing same-sex marriage, according to a survey last year.

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Trending in China

Burned-out China influencers with 15 million fans quit after 1,000 live-streams

Hugely popular couple who sell products online seek to find work-life balance, enjoy themselves with family, and stop being ‘greedy’.

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