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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.
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Australia

Video | Australia falls for rowdy Neil the Seal

The 5-year-old elephant seal is a viral sensation in towns in southern Tasmania.

Beauty

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Health & Fitness

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Donald Trump

Who is Adrienne Gray, Fox News pundit-turned-Maga make-up artist?

Once a panellist on Fox speaking about issues such as the trad wife trend, she is now the glam girl for figures like Lara Trump and Karoline Leavitt Riccio.

Adrienne Gray with Lara Trump, Donald Trump and Grace Taggart. Photo: @adriennegraytv/Instagram
Wellness

What is a full-body scan, loved by Kim K – and should you get one?

Miranda Kerr is another celeb to post about the MRI scans, which can show early signs of potential medical issues – but can also cause unnecessary worry.

Trending in China

‘Imitation genius’: China influencer overcomes abusive dad to self-fund US education

Zhong’s drive is to become his family’s pillar and protect his mother and younger sister.

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Luxury travel

Style according to … Marie-Louise Sciò, CEO of Pellicano Hotels Group

The woman behind some of Italy’s most glamorous hotels reveals what to do in Rome, her love of Katharine Hepburn, and her dream to ride horses in Mongolia.

Marie-Louise Sciò at Hotel Il Pellicano. Photo: Stephen Ringer
Crime in Hong Kong

Porn star Erena So arrested in Hong Kong for promoting overseas gambling website

Police discover illegal betting website hiring local personalities as brand ambassadors to attract gamblers.

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The Future of Marketing in Asia

The art of persuasion enters the AI era

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Athletes

Who is US Open golf champ Wyndham Clark’s girlfriend, Emily Tanner?

Clark just won the 2026 US Open, though not without detractors who had wished for Scottie Scheffler’s success – but Emily Tanner is by his side.

Wyndham Clark calls girlfriend Emily Tanner his “good luck charm”. Photo: @wyndhamclark, @emilyyturner/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Meet Milly Alcock, who plays Supergirl in the upcoming DC Universe film

The Australian actress rose to fame in Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon – but she’s also received unwelcome attention from fan communities.

Milly Alcock plays Supergirl in the upcoming DC movie. Photos: @millyalcock/Instagram; AP
Food and Drinks

Davina Chang on food and community as her Paris cafe Bing Sutt closes

The @thecolordiet content creator moved to Paris and built a thoughtful space serving Hong Kong favourites; she’s since authored a cookbook, A Taste of Hong Kong.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Meet US team football coach Mauricio Pochettino, who looks like Russell Crowe

Before the World Cup, Pochettino played for and coached teams including PSG and Espanyol – football runs in the family, and his 2 sons both work in the sport.

NBA

Who is Tyler Kolek, the Knicks basketball star known for his Chanel and Prada tunnel fits?

While he’s a backup for the newly crowned NBA champions, he’s turning heads with his strong fashion game.

Tyler Kolek isn't one of the biggest stars on the New York Knicks roster, but his fashion choices have proved a hit on his tunnel walks. Photo: @tyler_kolek/Instagram
South Korea

Fifa invites South Korean YouTuber targeted by racist gesture to World Cup match

Fifa said Thursday’s South Korea-Mexico game would carry an anti-hate message after the incident sparked outrage online.

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South Korean YouTuber Inocat at a Fifa World Cup match in Mexico. Photo: Instagram/inocat_t
Weddings

Inside Leila Roker’s fairy-tale nuptials: Al Roker’s daughter just got married

She wed Sylvain Gricourt first in Paris, and then at a New Jersey luxury resort, wearing Mark Ingram and Amsale.

Wellness

The TCM influencers demystifying ancient Chinese healing practices for Gen Z

Traditional Chinese medicine is trending as university-educated practitioners take to Instagram with clips combating common misconceptions.

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Artificial intelligence

These 5 ‘influencers’ are taking over social media – but they’re not human

These women supposedly attend Paris Fashion Week and get invites to top restaurants, but here’s the catch: they’re not real.

AI “influencers” Emily Pellegrini, Shudu Gram and Milla Sofia. Photos: @emilypellegrini, @shudu.gram, @millasofiafin/Instagram
Fashion

Who is Olivia Burgess the dancer sparking dating rumours with Joshua Jackson?

She was spotted with the Dawson’s Creek actor in New York City, and has worked with Beyoncé, Kanye West’s Yeezy, Jean Paul Gaultier and Lululemon.

Artificial intelligence

Meet Rick Dick, the AI artist blurring reality with playful imagery – interview

The 30-something Italian’s works, like his mock American Vogue cover and Met Gala fashion imagery, have drawn approval from his Instagram followers.

Fame and celebrity

Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham’s new beau is a spine surgeon

The English actress has described her new boyfriend as ‘very good-looking’ – he’s also a surgeon with a degree in mechanical engineering.

Nick Beresford-Cleary and Hannah Waddingham at the inaugural Variety Power of Women: London event at the Chancery Rosewood on June 3. Photo: Getty Images
Travel news and advice

5 hot places and happenings to check out this summer

Explore Versace at a Paris museum, view Arthur Elgort’s photos in Los Angeles, shop at Selfridges, relax at Sant Roch sauna, and peruse The Mark Hotel’s new book.

Visit The Beverley Hills Hotel this summer to see an exhibition of works by celebrated fashion photographer Arthur Elgort. Photo: Handout
Celebrity style

Explainer: What are babydoll dresses and why are they controversial?

Olivia Rodrigo’s recent makeover sees her join the likes of Sabrina Carpenter as a fan of the style – but her choice met fierce pushback from critics.

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Celebrity style

How to Style like Felix of Stray Kids at Paris Fashion Week

The K-pop star nailed a rugged yet polished look in denim and everyday staples, elevated by fine jewellery.

Fragrances

‘Spray 100 times’: inside TikTok’s wild new world of men’s fragrance

From OverSpray Jay’s 100-spritz rule to the rise of dupes, a new generation of obsessive male shoppers is reshaping a multibillion-dollar industry.

TikTok has been experiencing a far faster growth in male fragrance influencers compared with female ones. Photo: May Tse
Fame and celebrity

Meet Avantika Vandanapu, who plays Abby in Mindy Kaling’s Not Suitable for Work

The 21-year-old rising star’s credits include Pretty Lethal and the Mean Girls reboot – and she’s also studying at Columbia.

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Avantika Vandanapu plays Abhinaya “Abby” Chilukuri in Not Suitable for Work, created by Mindy Kaling. Photos: @avantika/Instagram; TNS
Architecture and design

Marcel Wanders: from knotted chairs to Moooi’s new Shanghai showroom – interview

The Dutch designer champions fun over mere functionality as he introduces the Moooi brand to China and aims to explore cultural individuality.

Art Basel

How a 2000 Takashi Murakami exhibition led to the Labubus of today

From Tokyo’s anime aesthetic to Hong Kong’s latest art toy craze, the Superflat style has spawned a host of cultural phenomena.

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