https://www.scmp.com/rss/330794/feed Instagram is a photo- and video-sharing social media service that launched in 2010, having been created by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger as a mobile check-in app similar to Foursquare before pivoting to sharing images. In April 2012, Facebook Inc bought Instagram for approximately US$1 billion in cash and stock. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Associated Press Associated Press Roblox, a gaming platform popular with kids, announced Thursday that children under 16 in Indonesia will be required to undergo facial scans to verify their age to comply with new restrictions on minors’ use of social media and digital platforms in the country. Nicky Jackson Colaco, Roblox’s vice-president and global head of public policy, announced the changes in a press conference in Jakarta, describing them among the strictest that the company has implemented anywhere in the world. She said... https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3352066/gaming-platform-roblox-require-facial-scans-users-under-16-indonesia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3352066/gaming-platform-roblox-require-facial-scans-users-under-16-indonesia?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:00:28 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse Sweden’s government said on Wednesday it planned to introduce legislation requiring social media platforms like TikTok and Snapchat to take down criminal gangs’ ‘murder adverts’ within an hour or face hefty fines. Criminal gangs active in Sweden increasingly use social media to recruit people to commit murders and other violent acts amid a surge in “crime as a service”. The recruits are often children under the age of 15, Sweden’s age of criminal responsibility, meaning the youngsters cannot be... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3351902/sweden-targets-social-media-giants-over-murder-adverts-recruiting-children?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3351902/sweden-targets-social-media-giants-over-murder-adverts-recruiting-children?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:42:19 +0000 Faye Bradley,Sumnima Kandangwa Faye Bradley,Sumnima Kandangwa Michael Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson is proving to be the perfect person to play his great uncle, as images and clips of him starring in director Antoine Fuqua’s highly anticipated biopic, Michael, came out ahead of the movie’s US premiere on April 24. The 29-year-old, whose starring role in the biopic was announced in January 2023, bears an uncanny resemblance to his late uncle – and the internet has taken note. Several comments under Jaafar’s Instagram posts comment on his likeness to the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3351293/meet-jaafar-jackson-who-plays-his-uncle-michael-jackson-late-stars-biopic?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3351293/meet-jaafar-jackson-who-plays-his-uncle-michael-jackson-late-stars-biopic?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:00:17 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Parker McCollum is one to watch – the 33-year-old US country singer-songwriter’s “Pretty Heart” was certified quadruple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America this month. The song is featured on McCollum’s 2021 album, Gold Chain Cowboy. “Man… All I have to say is thank you! The amount of support you all have shown me over these years means more to me than you’ll know,” Parker said in a statement. “All I’ve wanted to do is make music that connects with people and that I can be... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3351236/meet-country-singer-parker-mccollum-whose-song-pretty-heart-went-quadruple-platinum?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3351236/meet-country-singer-parker-mccollum-whose-song-pretty-heart-went-quadruple-platinum?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:00:07 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press Turkish lawmakers passed a bill late on Wednesday that includes restricting access to social media platforms for children under 15, state media reported. The legislation is the latest in a global trend to protect young people from dangerous online activity. Its passage comes a week after a 14-year-old boy killed nine students and a teacher at a middle school in Kahramanmaras, southern Turkey, in a gun attack. Police are investigating the online activity of the perpetrator, who also died, in a... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3351147/turkey-passes-bill-restrict-social-media-access-under-15s?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3351147/turkey-passes-bill-restrict-social-media-access-under-15s?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:59:42 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Serving impeccable looks with a healthy dose of side eye, Samantha, the statuesque figure and irresistibly groomed face of the popular Instagram account @afghanhoundinthecity, isn’t your typical supermodel. She isn’t human, either, as her humorously self-evident handle might suggest. But the three-year-old, Edinburgh-based Afghan hound has been turning heads the world over with her masterfully styled portraits on social media, which look like they’ve been pulled straight from the pages of a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3350457/meet-samantha-edinburghs-afghan-hound-supermodel-and-instagram-celebrity?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3350457/meet-samantha-edinburghs-afghan-hound-supermodel-and-instagram-celebrity?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:00:10 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung Setlog is the latest mobile app that is taking South Korea by storm. Designed to be a real-time vlog app for small groups of friends to document their day together, the video and visual diary format has rapidly gained traction on social media. Users are loving its “forced synchronicity” and no-edit approach when it comes to making videos and sharing content. Much of the app’s appeal stems from the trending “day-in-the-life” videos, particularly those that compare daily routines of friends side... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3350142/what-setlog-app-trending-hong-kong-and-south-korea?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3350142/what-setlog-app-trending-hong-kong-and-south-korea?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:45:08 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso From representing her home country on magazine covers to running a global beauty brand, British-Filipina model Georgina Wilson-Burnand is the quintessential “It” girl in all respects. The former host of Asia’s Next Top Model co-founded Sunnies Studios in the Philippines back in 2013, and has since expanded it from what was once a small line of stylish sunglasses to a full-on beauty brand offering a wide range of eyewear services as well as skincare and cosmetic products. Wilson-Burnand – a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3348471/georgina-wilson-burnand-reveals-her-beauty-secrets-travel-favourites-and-white-lotus-obsession?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3348471/georgina-wilson-burnand-reveals-her-beauty-secrets-travel-favourites-and-white-lotus-obsession?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:00:10 +0000 Charmaine Yu Charmaine Yu Which Hong Kong park has the best swing set? Which ones are the most convenient to get to via public transport? Which ones are best for both children and adults? Mr Swing knows. From Sha Tin to Lamma Island, Mr Swing explores Hong Kong’s parks on a quest to find the city’s finest swings. The pseudonymous online creator, who has declined to reveal his real name for privacy reasons, has accumulated more than 11,000 followers across Instagram, YouTube and Facebook. “I enjoyed playing on swings when... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3348489/where-are-hong-kongs-best-swings-man-who-has-tested-over-200-sets-knows?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3348489/where-are-hong-kongs-best-swings-man-who-has-tested-over-200-sets-knows?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:15:08 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press Indonesia on Saturday began implementing a new government regulation approved earlier this month that bans children younger than 16 from access to digital platforms that could expose them to pornography, cyberbullying, online scams and addiction. With the move, Indonesia became the first country in Southeast Asia to ban children from having accounts on YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Bigo Live and Roblox. It follows measures that Australia took last year in a world-first social... https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3348232/indonesia-begins-social-media-ban-children-under-16?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3348232/indonesia-begins-social-media-ban-children-under-16?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:30:08 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar Ryan Murphy’s Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, one of 2026’s biggest TV sensations so far, aired its season finale on March 26. The FX series chronicles the intensely scrutinised romance between John F. Kennedy Jr – son of former US president John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis – and Calvin Klein publicist Carolyn Bessette. The couple is portrayed by Paul Anthony Kelly and Sarah Pidgeon, while JFK Jr’s cousin and close friend, Prince Anthony Radziwill, is played... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3348158/meet-erich-bergen-who-plays-jfk-jrs-royal-cousin-anthony-radziwill-love-story?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3348158/meet-erich-bergen-who-plays-jfk-jrs-royal-cousin-anthony-radziwill-love-story?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:00:24 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre One of the most influential players in the art world, Pearl Lam is also known for her impeccable taste and personal style. Based between Shanghai and London, the Hong Kong-born founder of Pearl Lam Projects has recently made a foray into podcasting with The Pearl Lam Podcast, where she interviews artists, writers, designers and cultural figures. Before the opening of a new exhibition at her Hong Kong gallery for Art Basel 2026, she took some time to talk about her most treasured products and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3347849/style-according-pearl-lam-hong-kong-born-founder-pearl-lam-galleries?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3347849/style-according-pearl-lam-hong-kong-born-founder-pearl-lam-galleries?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:00:12 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse A Los Angeles jury on Wednesday found Meta and YouTube liable for harming a young woman because of an addictive design of their social media platforms, ordering the companies to pay US$6 million in damages, including US$3 million in punitive damages. The verdict handed plaintiffs in more than a thousand similar pending cases significant leverage - and signalled to the broader tech industry that juries were prepared to hold social media companies accountable for the mental health toll of their... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3347912/jury-finds-meta-and-google-liable-us3-million-damages-social-media-addiction-trial?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3347912/jury-finds-meta-and-google-liable-us3-million-damages-social-media-addiction-trial?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:07:28 +0000 Teresa Mo Teresa Mo Of the world’s nepo babies, few are as proudly glamorous as heiress Lara Cosima (full name: Lara Cosima Henckel von Donnersmarck). The model and socialite’s life is as chic as it is opulent, and she has garnered more than 800,000 followers on Instagram and over 1.2 million on TikTok. Her Parisian apartment is fit for a modern-day royal, and in 2023, she was one of the most highly anticipated attendees at Le Bal des Débutantes, an exclusive debutante ball for the children of the world’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3347874/meet-lara-cosima-who-just-got-engaged-kering-heir-francois-pinault-jr?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3347874/meet-lara-cosima-who-just-got-engaged-kering-heir-francois-pinault-jr?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:00:21 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar Rising heartthrob Noah Fearnley, who plays Carolyn Bessette’s ex Michael Bergin on Ryan Murphy’s hit FX series Love Story, just met the man he portrays – and the internet is loving their interaction. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michael Bergin (@therealmichaelbergin) The real Michael Bergin was a Calvin Klein model who dated Bessette before she got together with John F. Kennedy Jr, the son of former US president John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3347245/meet-noah-fearnley-who-plays-carolyn-bessettes-ex-michael-bergin-fxs-love-story?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3347245/meet-noah-fearnley-who-plays-carolyn-bessettes-ex-michael-bergin-fxs-love-story?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:00:20 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar Pedro Pascal knows a thing or two about stealing the spotlight. The Last of Us actor showed up at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15 wearing custom Chanel. He paired a white poplin shirt with black tuxedo pants and accessorised with a sleek cummerbund and a Chanel Boy Friend watch. The highlight of the ensemble was a white floral brooch – a creation of silk and feathers. “What I love about this look is that it doesn’t take itself too seriously,” he told the outlet, adding, “The tuxedo is... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3347016/meet-rafael-olarra-pedro-pascals-rumoured-boyfriend-and-luke-evans-ex?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3347016/meet-rafael-olarra-pedro-pascals-rumoured-boyfriend-and-luke-evans-ex?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:39 +0000 Julian Ryall Julian Ryall A Japanese government agency has opened discussions on imposing a ban on children accessing social media, potentially following Australia’s lead in prohibiting under-16s from the most popular online platforms. Experts say it is far too early to determine whether the Australian experiment is a success and can be replicated in Japan, although there is a widely held belief that more needs to be done to limit the negative consequences of unfettered internet access for young people. In January,... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3346905/will-japan-follow-australias-lead-and-ban-children-social-media?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3346905/will-japan-follow-australias-lead-and-ban-children-social-media?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:09 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa The internet is at a very Chinese time of its life – and content creator Marcelo Wang is doing his part by teaching popular online phrases such as “gurl periodt” and “slay bestie” in Mandarin to some of your favourite celebrities like Rihanna, Rosalía and Paris Hilton. Here’s the lowdown on social media influencer Marcelo Wang – who was just spotted at Milan Fashion Week – and his rise to fame. He splits his time between Portugal and China Before he rose to TikTok stardom, Marcelo Wang was a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3346703/meet-marcelo-wang-whos-teaching-rihanna-and-more-stars-how-say-phrases-mandarin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3346703/meet-marcelo-wang-whos-teaching-rihanna-and-more-stars-how-say-phrases-mandarin?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:00:11 +0000 SCMP’s Asia desk SCMP’s Asia desk A Bangladeshi man who spent over three years on bail in Malaysia fighting local child pornography charges has been spirited to Alaska by the FBI to face what prosecutors describe as one of the most prolific child exploitation cases in US history. Zobaidul Amin, 28, was brought from Malaysia to the United States last Wednesday and made his initial appearance in a federal court in Anchorage the following day, where he pleaded not guilty to all 13 counts, according to the US Department of Justice... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3346092/malaysia-had-him-bail-child-abuse-us-had-other-plans?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3346092/malaysia-had-him-bail-child-abuse-us-had-other-plans?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:29:01 +0000 Resty Woro Yuniar Resty Woro Yuniar Indonesia will begin restricting access to some social media platforms for users under 16 from March 28, marking one of the region’s toughest moves yet to curb children’s exposure to harmful online content. Communications and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid announced the measure on Friday, saying the government had signed a regulation that would gradually stop children under 16 from holding accounts on platforms deemed “high risk”. Hafid said the rule would apply to platforms such as... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3345763/indonesia-ban-under-16s-high-risk-social-media-platforms?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3345763/indonesia-ban-under-16s-high-risk-social-media-platforms?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press Are you intimidated by personal finance? Vivian Tu wants to help. Tu is known for her TikTok and Instagram social media accounts “Your Rich BFF”, where she makes entertaining videos about personal finance (BFF stands for “best friend forever”). Topics include negotiating your salary and practical tips for managing credit card debt. Referring to herself as “your favourite Wall Street girly”, Tu has 10 million followers across her social media accounts and has published two personal finance... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3344336/need-help-saving-money-your-rich-bff-tiktoks-vivian-tu-has-tips-and-tricks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3344336/need-help-saving-money-your-rich-bff-tiktoks-vivian-tu-has-tips-and-tricks?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:15:07 +0000 Reuters Reuters Germany’s ruling conservatives on Saturday passed ⁠a motion to ban social media use for under 14s and introduce more stringent digital verification checks for teenagers, building momentum for such limits in Germany and elsewhere in Europe. At a party conference in the city of Stuttgart, Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democratic Union also called for fines for online platforms that failed to enforce such limits and European ‌Union-wide harmonisation of age standards. A growing number of... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3344227/germanys-ruling-party-seeks-social-media-ban-children-aged-below-14?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3344227/germanys-ruling-party-seeks-social-media-ban-children-aged-below-14?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 21 Feb 2026 14:49:35 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on Wednesday he regretted Meta’s slow progress in identifying underage users on Instagram, as he faced stinging criticism at a landmark social media trial over accusations that his company deliberately hooked children. Asked to comment on complaints from inside the company that not enough was being done to verify whether children under 13 were using the platform, the 41-year-old head of Meta, which also owns Facebook and WhatsApp, said improvements had been made. But “I... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3343945/metas-zuckerberg-grilled-lawyers-landmark-us-social-media-addiction-trial?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3343945/metas-zuckerberg-grilled-lawyers-landmark-us-social-media-addiction-trial?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:39:31 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Born in Paris to a Chinese-American mother and a French father, Joseph Altuzarra established his fashion label in 2008, after working for brands like Marc Jacobs and Givenchy. Now based in New York, where his shows are one of the highlights of New York Fashion Week, the designer never fails to deliver collections that cater to confident women who want to look well put together and are not slaves to trends. Here, he shares his favourite finds from his adopted hometown and around the world. What... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3343400/style-according-paris-born-new-york-based-designer-joseph-altuzarra?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3343400/style-according-paris-born-new-york-based-designer-joseph-altuzarra?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 14 Feb 2026 12:00:08 +0000 Reuters Reuters A California state court case ‌over whether Instagram and YouTube harmed a woman’s mental health through addictive app design kicks off on ‍Monday with opening statements, in a test of whether Big Tech platforms can be held liable for harming kids. The 20-year-old woman identified as K.G.M. filed the lawsuit against Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms and Alphabet’s Google, which owns YouTube. She says the attention-grabbing design of the platforms got her addicted ⁠to them at a... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3342967/california-court-begins-social-media-trial-amid-mental-health-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3342967/california-court-begins-social-media-trial-amid-mental-health-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:35:45 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Gabriella DeGasperis, better known by her Instagram handle @gabbygolfgirl, is not your average golfer. The 18-year-old content creator commands an Instagram following of over 1 million at the time of writing and has one of the fastest growing YouTube channels around where she regularly shares videos of herself playing with the sport’s heavy hitters – including former world No 1 golfer Jon Rahm – and other big names like Steph Curry. Here’s everything to know about Gabriella DeGasperis, who’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3341655/meet-gabriella-degasperis-golfluencer-whos-played-jon-rahm-and-steph-curry?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3341655/meet-gabriella-degasperis-golfluencer-whos-played-jon-rahm-and-steph-curry?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:00:11 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Kris Jenner recently shared a sweet Instagram Story to congratulate her niece, Natalie Zettel, on her birthday. “Happy birthday @nataliezettel. I hope you have the most magical day! Love you!” the momager wrote, sharing a picture of her and Zettel with grandma MJ, who viewers might be familiar with if they’ve been keeping up with the Kardashians. Here’s everything you need to know about Natalie Zettel. Natalie Zettel is an influencer Zettel was born in January 1998. The 28-year-old could... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3340993/who-kris-jenners-glamorous-niece-natalie-zettel-who-just-turned-28?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3340993/who-kris-jenners-glamorous-niece-natalie-zettel-who-just-turned-28?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 24 Jan 2026 10:00:10 +0000 Cherry Liu Cherry Liu Legendary couturier Valentino Garavani, founder of the Valentino fashion house, died yesterday in Rome. He was 93. Those closest to the designer included his long-time friend and business partner Giancarlo Giammetti, also known as GG. Throughout the 1960s until the early 70s, the duo were in a romantic relationship, and while it didn’t last, they remained inseparable for decades. Here’s what to know about the gentleman who was always by Valentino’s side. He co-founded Valentino Born in Rome in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3340503/meet-giancarlo-giammetti-long-time-partner-valentino-garavani-who-died-aged-93?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3340503/meet-giancarlo-giammetti-long-time-partner-valentino-garavani-who-died-aged-93?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 20 Jan 2026 04:33:25 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse A searing family rift between Brooklyn Peltz Beckham and his celebrity parents, David and Victoria Beckham, dominated UK media Tuesday after he exploded on social media saying he had no wish for a reconciliation. The 26-year-old said late Monday that his parents have been controlling narratives in the press about his family and tried to “ruin” his relationship with his wife Nicola Peltz Beckham. “I do not want to reconcile with my family,” he wrote in a post to his 16.2 million Instagram... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3340484/brooklyn-peltz-beckham-says-i-do-not-want-reconcile-my-family-explosive-post?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3340484/brooklyn-peltz-beckham-says-i-do-not-want-reconcile-my-family-explosive-post?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 20 Jan 2026 01:04:12 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Nicole Richie’s daughter Harlow Madden turned 18 on January 11, and the proud mama took to Instagram to celebrate the milestone with a carousel of Harlow’s childhood photos. “18 years of you @katemaddennn,” she wrote with heart and cake emojis. Fans were quick to note that Richie’s elder child goes by Kate rather than Harlow. Speaking to People magazine at an event, the media personality clarified that her daughter has gone by her middle name her whole life. So what do we know about Harlow aka... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3340367/meet-nicole-richies-daughter-harlow-madden-who-just-turned-18-and-goes-kate?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3340367/meet-nicole-richies-daughter-harlow-madden-who-just-turned-18-and-goes-kate?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:00:15 +0000 Bloomberg Bloomberg Meta Platforms said it has shut down almost 550,000 accounts in Australia to comply with the country’s landmark social media ban for children. The social media giant has closed around 330,000 Instagram accounts, 173,000 Facebook accounts and almost 40,000 Threads accounts belonging to people believed to be under 16 years of age, it said in a blog post. The law, which came into effect on December 10, mandates services such as ByteDance’s TikTok and Instagram keep under-16s off their platforms or... https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3339534/meta-closes-550000-australian-childrens-accounts-warns-ban-not-meeting-objectives?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3339534/meta-closes-550000-australian-childrens-accounts-warns-ban-not-meeting-objectives?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 12 Jan 2026 03:29:07 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar Today, on January 11, season four of Industry premiered to rave reviews. The Guardian called it “a daring, debauched and jaw-dropping treat” and Variety labelled it a “wildly ambitious reinvention”. The financial thriller exploring the ins and outs of the cutthroat investment banking world stars Myha’la, Marisa Abela, Ken Leung, Kit Harington and more. Charlie Heaton and Kiernan Shipka have joined the cast in season four. Myha’la broke some big news to fans amid excitement over the new season... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3339269/meet-myhala-who-plays-harper-stern-industry-and-just-revealed-she-had-secret-wedding?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3339269/meet-myhala-who-plays-harper-stern-industry-and-just-revealed-she-had-secret-wedding?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:00:14 +0000 Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Times There are some things that make a person happy they’re not a millennial mum. Ashley Tisdale’s mommy group drama is one of those things. Because Tisdale – now Ashley Tisdale French – sounds like she might be stuck in her own High School Musical, and it looks as if Hilary Duff’s husband just threw a stink bomb under the bleachers. Adding to the drama: Duff and Mandy Moore are rumoured to be part of the group, though Tisdale French, 40, has refused to name names. “Since becoming a public figure as... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3339332/why-ashley-tisdale-called-her-mommy-group-too-high-school-and-how-hilary-duffs-hubby-responded?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3339332/why-ashley-tisdale-called-her-mommy-group-too-high-school-and-how-hilary-duffs-hubby-responded?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:00:46 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Just after midnight on New Year’s Day, Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the first Muslim and first Asian-American mayor of New York. The ceremony was held in the decommissioned City Hall subway station, where Mamdani took his oath of office with his left hand on two Korans. While Mamdani’s swearing in was a historic occasion, the internet was also buzzing over a separate topic: his wife Rama Duwaji’s boots. With Duwaji – a Syrian-American animator and illustrator – having recently garnered... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3338779/meet-gabriella-karefa-johnson-who-styled-zohran-mamdanis-wife-rama-duwaji-his-inauguration?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3338779/meet-gabriella-karefa-johnson-who-styled-zohran-mamdanis-wife-rama-duwaji-his-inauguration?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:00:37 +0000 dpa dpa Tyson Fury has said he will return to boxing in 2026 nearly a year after he announced his latest retirement from the ring. After a second points loss to heavyweight rival Oleksandr Usyk for three of the four major world titles in December 2024, Fury confirmed the end of his professional career the following month. But Fury, who said he was bowing out of the sport after beating Dillian Whyte in April 2022 only to return later in the year, posted on Instagram on Sunday: “2026 is that year. Return... https://www.scmp.com/sport/boxing/article/3338685/tyson-fury-announces-return-retirement-ready-punch-men-face-get-paid-it?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/boxing/article/3338685/tyson-fury-announces-return-retirement-ready-punch-men-face-get-paid-it?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 04 Jan 2026 12:59:29 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Nearly 10 years since it premiered, Netflix’s sci-fi juggernaut Stranger Things aired its grand finale on New Year’s Eve, closing out 2025 with an emotional farewell to the fictional small town of Hawkins, Indiana. While fans were sad to say goodbye to the show’s actors – Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, Natalia Dyer, Sadie Sink, Gaten Matarazzo and Caleb McLaughlin – the final season also introduced new main characters like Holly Wheeler (Nell Fisher) and Derek Turnbow, played... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3338513/meet-jake-connelly-who-plays-bully-turned-ally-derek-turnbow-netflixs-stranger-things?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3338513/meet-jake-connelly-who-plays-bully-turned-ally-derek-turnbow-netflixs-stranger-things?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:51:02 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar Season one of 2025’s most unexpected smash-hit TV series, Heated Rivalry, has come to an end, but fans are far from moving on. The queer romance drama, based on Rachel Reid’s Game Changers book series, is about rival ice hockey players Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie), who navigate a secret years-long relationship. The original series from Canadian streaming service Crave has won hearts around the world and is already set for a second season. The show’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3338278/meet-actress-who-plays-ilyas-friend-svetlana-heated-rivalry-ksenia-daniela-kharlamova?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3338278/meet-actress-who-plays-ilyas-friend-svetlana-heated-rivalry-ksenia-daniela-kharlamova?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:00:09 +0000 Bernard Chan Bernard Chan China’s National Press and Publication Administration introduced gaming regulations for under 18s in 2019, including a curfew and daily playing time limits of 90 minutes on weekdays and three hours at weekends and on public holidays. When the authorities tightened the rules in 2021, some Western media characterised the measures as draconian and a textbook example of state overreach. Since then, the regulation of minors’ online activity has attracted wider attention as more governments grapple... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3337434/west-getting-same-page-china-childrens-social-media-use?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3337434/west-getting-same-page-china-childrens-social-media-use?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 26 Dec 2025 01:30:08 +0000 Divia Harilela Divia Harilela Behind almost every popular dish in 2025 is a viral social media post. If you ask people to share their recipes for making favourites like cottage cheese wraps, protein bagels, home-made Dubai chocolate or crispy rice salmon salad, nine out of 10 are likely to send a link to a Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or Xiaohongshu (RedNote) post. Recipes have been transitioning from the page to the screen ever since popular user-generated website Allrecipes made its debut in 1997. Today there is no shortage... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/dining/article/3337298/popularity-old-fashioned-cookbooks-offerings-gwyneth-paltrow-and-sophia-loren?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/dining/article/3337298/popularity-old-fashioned-cookbooks-offerings-gwyneth-paltrow-and-sophia-loren?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 22 Dec 2025 22:00:08 +0000 Matthew Cheng Matthew Cheng Hong Kong recorded a 20 per cent increase in online investment scams in the first 10 months of the year, with victims losing HK$3.08 billion (US$395.9 million), according to police. Superintendent Theodora Lee Wai-see of the force’s Anti-Deception Coordination Centre also revealed on Monday that 83 per cent of all fraudulent messages were disseminated through Meta-owned platforms including Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram. Overall, Hong Kong residents lost HK$6.43 billion to various scams over... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3337355/hong-kong-online-investment-scams-surge-20-losses-hit-hk308-billion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3337355/hong-kong-online-investment-scams-surge-20-losses-hit-hk308-billion?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:29:56 +0000 Sam Beltran Sam Beltran As Australia’s new restrictions on social media use by children under 16 take effect this month, governments across Southeast Asia are rolling out or weighing their own measures aimed at protecting young users online. From platform licensing rules in Malaysia to age-based access limits in Indonesia, the moves reflect a broader global push to rein in tech companies over child safety, cyberbullying and harmful content. But analysts say such policies can also open the door to wider regulatory... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3336820/southeast-asia-follows-australia-tightening-social-media-rules-safety-or-censorship?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3336820/southeast-asia-follows-australia-tightening-social-media-rules-safety-or-censorship?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:24 +0000 Annie Brown Annie Brown Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel might have suggested looking in the mirror and taking one item off, but right now, especially when it comes to jewellery, the adage seems to be that more is more. Michael Rider’s debut for Celine in July truly set the mood with layers of chunky gold talismanic charm necklaces and bracelets, and rings on every finger. The shift towards jewellery maximalism could also be found in the statement pendants at the likes of Ralph Lauren and Tory Burch; the stacks of sculptural... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3336483/5-jewellery-maximalists-stacking-bling-leandra-medine-cohen-lori-hirshleifer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3336483/5-jewellery-maximalists-stacking-bling-leandra-medine-cohen-lori-hirshleifer?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 17 Dec 2025 21:00:10 +0000 dpa dpa A massive international grey market in mobile phone SIM cards is fuelling large-scale manipulation and fraud online, a University of Cambridge study has found. The researchers say physical and virtual SIMs from providers like SMSActivate, 5Sim, SMShub and SMSPVA were being used to verify fake accounts on social media platforms and e-commerce services. “We find a thriving underground market through which inauthentic content, artificial popularity and political influence campaigns are readily and... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3336187/how-global-grey-market-sim-cards-powers-fraud-and-influence?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3336187/how-global-grey-market-sim-cards-powers-fraud-and-influence?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:29:24 +0000 Reuters Reuters Australia on Wednesday became the first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking access to platforms including TikTok, Alphabet’s YouTube and Meta’s Instagram and Facebook. Ten of the biggest platforms were ordered to block children from midnight on Wednesday or face fines of up to A$49.5 million (US$33 million) under the new law, which drew criticism from major technology companies and free speech advocates, but was welcomed by parents and child advocates. The ban is being... https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3335813/australias-social-media-ban-children-takes-effect-world-first?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3335813/australias-social-media-ban-children-takes-effect-world-first?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 09 Dec 2025 22:03:07 +0000 Reuters Reuters Sydney teenager Ayris Tolson believes the start of her first summer holiday under Australia’s youth social media ban will be relatively easy as she spends time with family, but as the weeks drift by, she fears being alone and isolated. From December 10, Australia will impose a world-first social media ban on under-16s, blocking them from TikTok, YouTube and Instagram. More than 1 million under-16s will lose their accounts and, nine days later, break for the long December-to-January holidays when... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3335583/why-social-media-ban-australias-under-16s-may-isolate-teens-during-summer-holiday?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3335583/why-social-media-ban-australias-under-16s-may-isolate-teens-during-summer-holiday?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:15:08 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Kim Kardashian recently unveiled her 2025 holiday decorations in her Instagram Stories, showing off a forest of several snow-dusted Christmas trees decorating her hallway. “OK, we just finished decorating for the holidays,” the Skims mogul said in the video. “I can’t even begin to explain to you what this smells like and feels like. It’s pretty insane. Look at the hallway.” Fans were not impressed despite her efforts, with many branding the display as “tone-deaf” and “tacky”. “Absolutely... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/design/article/3335597/5-most-extravagant-celebrity-christmas-decorations-kylie-jenner-mariah-carey-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/design/article/3335597/5-most-extravagant-celebrity-christmas-decorations-kylie-jenner-mariah-carey-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:00:29 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung Coinciding with the recent release of Wicked: For Good, a Hong Kong creative team has also brought Oz to life – in Cantonese. “Wicked in Canto”, a series of videos featuring songs from the global musical phenomenon performed in the city’s mother tongue, is making waves on YouTube and Instagram, with tracks dropping weekly. The project champions Hong Kong talent while highlighting the potential of international musical theatre productions performed in Cantonese. Officially leading the project’s... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3335174/wicked-songs-cantonese-new-online-series-champions-hong-kong-talent?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3335174/wicked-songs-cantonese-new-online-series-champions-hong-kong-talent?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 06 Dec 2025 07:15:09 +0000 Reuters Reuters Google’s YouTube said it would obey Australia’s world-leading ban on social media accounts for children under 16, a capitulation which means all the most popular platforms with young users have agreed to comply after campaigning against the law. Google initially received an exemption on grounds its main purpose was video viewing and education, not social networking. Canberra later broadened the scope of the ban to include it following complaints by other platforms. “We will comply with the law... https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3334977/youtube-capitulates-australias-age-rule-becomes-last-major-platform-accept?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3334977/youtube-capitulates-australias-age-rule-becomes-last-major-platform-accept?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 03 Dec 2025 01:15:47 +0000 Charmaine Yu Charmaine Yu Want to know the best way to study? How to find a career that you will genuinely love? How to reset your dopamine levels? How to have a happy relationship? How to get rich? Ali Abdaal probably has answers for you. The Hong Kong-based British content creator and entrepreneur, who has nearly 6.5 million subscribers on YouTube and 1.1 million followers on Instagram, will speak at the Hong Kong Jockey Club Amphitheatre on December 8 to explain how to make 2026 “the best year of your life”. Abdaal... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3334312/how-make-2026-best-year-your-life-youtuber-ali-abdaal-says-he-has-answers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3334312/how-make-2026-best-year-your-life-youtuber-ali-abdaal-says-he-has-answers?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 27 Nov 2025 23:15:07 +0000 Reuters Reuters A constitutional challenge against Australia’s social media ban on children younger than 16 has been filed in the nation’s highest court, two weeks before the world-first law is set to take effect. A campaign group called the Digital Freedom Project said on Wednesday it launched proceedings in the High Court of Australia in a bid to block the law, with two 15-year-olds, Noah Jones and Macy Neyland, as plaintiffs in the case. More than one million accounts held by teenagers under 16 are set to be... https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3334238/australias-under-16-social-media-ban-faces-high-court-challenge?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3334238/australias-under-16-social-media-ban-faces-high-court-challenge?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:50:05 +0000