https://www.scmp.com/rss/506249/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com It’s the NBA playoffs season again, and basketball fans all over the world are eagerly anticipating which team will be declared this year’s NBA champion. While superstar LeBron James managed to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to the playoffs, his team unfortunately fell short in their battle against the Denver Nuggets. Nevertheless, James, 38, remains a constant topic of conversation among fans, not only for his spectacular season but also for his impeccable sense of style. One sartorial element... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3224612/inside-lebron-james-impressive-luxury-watch-collection-rolex-datejust-pearlmaster-39-and-tiffany-x?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3224612/inside-lebron-james-impressive-luxury-watch-collection-rolex-datejust-pearlmaster-39-and-tiffany-x?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 19 Jun 2023 16:10:09 +0000 HBO’s Succession has taken the world by storm throughout its four seasons. Chronicling the Roy family’s turbulent journey as they fight over leadership of their worldwide media empire, the series has often drawn comparisons to the lives of real-life billionaires. While showrunner Jesse Armstrong told HBO that the events of the series are inspired by a mix of different media families – “like the Hearsts, to modern-day Redstone, John Malone, Robert Fitz of Comcast, Murdoch, and Robert and Rebekah... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3219942/successions-roy-family-and-murdochs-compared-how-similar-are-characters-hbos-hit-tv-show-media?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3219942/successions-roy-family-and-murdochs-compared-how-similar-are-characters-hbos-hit-tv-show-media?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 09 May 2023 16:10:12 +0000 We’re only days away from the NFL Super Bowl LVII, one of the world’s most-watched sporting events annually. Whether you’re waiting for Rihanna’s halftime show (it will be her first public performance in years) or the epic match-up between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs, this event is not one to miss. While we await which athletes get to hold up the Lombardi trophy and declare themselves Super Bowl champions, we rounded up our own list of winners – for best-dressed NFL stars,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3209302/nfls-5-most-fashionable-players-tom-brady-attended-met-gala-tom-ford-and-valentino-and-joe-burrow?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3209302/nfls-5-most-fashionable-players-tom-brady-attended-met-gala-tom-ford-and-valentino-and-joe-burrow?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Feb 2023 16:10:09 +0000 Netflix’s Emmy-award winning series The Crown made a return this month with its fifth season. One of this season’s key storylines highlights the tumultuous marriage and consequently separation between King Charles (then Prince Charles) and Diana, Princess of Wales. Among the season’s 10 episodes is one dedicated to Egyptian businessman Mohamed al-Fayed, the billionaire owner of Hotel Ritz Paris. The episode, entitled “Mou Mou” after Al-Fayed’s nickname, focused on his struggle to fit into... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3200151/beyond-crown-6-biggest-mohamed-al-fayed-scandals-netflix-series-dedicated-episode-egyptian?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3200151/beyond-crown-6-biggest-mohamed-al-fayed-scandals-netflix-series-dedicated-episode-egyptian?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 19 Nov 2022 16:10:14 +0000 US$1.4 trillion: that’s how much the 500 wealthiest people in the world cumulatively lost in 2022 alone, Bloomberg has reported. To put that into perspective, that’s about as much as Spain’s GDP last year, which was US$1.43 trillion in 2021, according to The World Bank. With the global economy in a downturn – the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs called the economic outlook “bleak”– not even the world’s wealthiest have been spared from financial woes. So who are the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3198737/10-billionaires-who-lost-most-money-2022-ranked-elon-musks-twitter-buyout-and-bill-gates?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3198737/10-billionaires-who-lost-most-money-2022-ranked-elon-musks-twitter-buyout-and-bill-gates?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 07 Nov 2022 09:48:10 +0000 BTS’ military enlistment plans have finally been revealed, with Hybe announcing on October 17 that all members of the South Korean supergroup will serve their compulsory military time, starting with eldest member Jin at the end of the year. “The members of BTS are currently moving forward with plans to fulfil their military service. Group member Jin will initiate the process as soon as his schedule for his solo release is concluded at the end of October. Other members of the group plan to carry... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3196340/will-bts-disband-after-military-enlistment-4-k-pop-groups-made-successful-comebacks-after-mandatory?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3196340/will-bts-disband-after-military-enlistment-4-k-pop-groups-made-successful-comebacks-after-mandatory?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Oct 2022 05:58:07 +0000 Since the end of his infamous on-and-off relationship with Kourtney Kardashian, Scott Disick, 39, has been linked to numerous women. Many of his rebound romances have been with women at least a few years younger than him, such as Chloe Bartoli, Bella Thorne and Sofia Richie (seven years, 14 years and 15 years his junior, respectively). So fans of Disick were surprised when, this month, he was spotted holding hands at luxury restaurant Giorgio Baldi with his old friend Kimberly Stewart, who is... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3190178/meet-scott-disicks-new-love-interest-kimberly-stewart?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3190178/meet-scott-disicks-new-love-interest-kimberly-stewart?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 Aug 2022 16:05:18 +0000 Manti Te’o was a University of Notre Dame American football star in the US known for being a devout Christian, a good student and a dedicated athlete. In 2012, his grandmother and his girlfriend tragically died in the same week, but Te’o continued to play on in key matches for his team. His dedication to the sport made him a candidate for the Heisman trophy, an award given to an outstanding university American football player “whose performance best exhibits the pursuit of excellence with... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3190151/where-manti-teo-now-nfl-star-was-famously-catfished-while?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3190151/where-manti-teo-now-nfl-star-was-famously-catfished-while?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 Aug 2022 11:00:13 +0000 If there’s one thing we know about crazy rich Asians, it’s that they love to do everything lavishly. From living in decked-out mansions to owning fleets of luxury supercars and private jets – the only way to live life is by going all out. It’s unsurprising then that they also celebrate their birthdays – and those of their children – like they’re national holidays. Cakes that cost US$5,000 and Gucci product-filled claw machines are just a few of the highlights you can expect at their birthday... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3187711/6-most-extravagant-crazy-rich-asian-birthday-parties-ever?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3187711/6-most-extravagant-crazy-rich-asian-birthday-parties-ever?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Aug 2022 00:00:21 +0000 Many of us already know about the rules forced on K-pop artists by their agencies, but did you know that television shows enforce rules too? From having to cover up their belly buttons, to only being allowed to show one nipple, idols have to follow a set of (sometimes weird) guidelines set by the Korean television industry. Another rule that K-pop idols must follow is the covering up of tattoos. They must use clothing or flesh-coloured patches to cover up any body art that might be visible... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3186989/6-k-pop-idols-tattoos-who-arent-afraid-flaunt-them-bts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3186989/6-k-pop-idols-tattoos-who-arent-afraid-flaunt-them-bts?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 29 Jul 2022 03:44:23 +0000 It’s been a week since the death of Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, Shinzo Abe. The country is still reeling from his assassination, and currently taking time to commemorate his numerous contributions – among them, helping to revive Japan’s economy in 2012 through his Abenomics policies, winning the Tokyo Olympics, and building alliances with even the most temperamental of US presidents, Donald Trump. Having worked tirelessly for the country for so long, it should come as no surprise... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3185399/meet-akie-abe-shinzo-abes-widow-and-beloved-first-lady?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3185399/meet-akie-abe-shinzo-abes-widow-and-beloved-first-lady?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 15 Jul 2022 07:04:37 +0000 On May 31, BTS made a monumental trip to the White House to promote diversity and decry anti-Asian hate crimes. After giving their speeches and posing with President Joe Biden, who even held up a finger heart with the group, the boys then spent a night out with Coldplay’s Chris Martin and other Hollywood stars. It’s been several years since BTS formally debuted in the USA, and they frequently make time for their famous friends every time they visit. So who have they met and gotten close... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3180979/who-are-bts-celebrity-pals-hollywood-k-pop-idols-hung?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3180979/who-are-bts-celebrity-pals-hollywood-k-pop-idols-hung?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 09 Jun 2022 04:01:24 +0000 After over a year of PDA-packed dating, Kourtney Kardashian finally tied the knot with Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker in two lavish wedding celebrations (plus one “practice” go in Las Vegas). While Kourtney – and many of her friends and family – might believe that Barker is “the one” for her, there is one person who seems to disagree: her ex and father of her children, Scott Disick. It’s hard to believe that seven years have passed since Disick and Kourtney broke up for good, because Disick... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3179451/what-scott-disick-doing-now-and-how-does-he-feel-about?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3179451/what-scott-disick-doing-now-and-how-does-he-feel-about?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 May 2022 16:10:20 +0000 Kourtney Kardashian of the famed Kardashian clan just got married for the first time, to Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker. The pair have been together since February 2021; but true followers of the reality star know that this is hardly her longest relationship. Any long-time fan of Keeping Up with the Kardashians (KUWTK) is aware that Kourtney’s complicated partnership with her ex and father of her children, Scott Disick, has always been central to the show. Add to that the list of men that... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3178961/kourtney-kardashian-found-one-her-love-life-mapped?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3178961/kourtney-kardashian-found-one-her-love-life-mapped?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 May 2022 16:10:10 +0000 From allegations of drug use and painting on fake bruises, to the bizarre issue of faecal matter on bedsheets, the details of Johnny Depp’s ongoing defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard have had Hollywood hooked since mid-April. As more details of their tumultuous marriage emerge, many celebrities are speaking up in support of Depp, who is currently in the process of being publicly cross-examined by Heard’s legal team. So which stars have taken Depp’s side in this legal battle? 1.... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3176369/5-stars-supporting-johnny-depp-his-trial-against-amber?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3176369/5-stars-supporting-johnny-depp-his-trial-against-amber?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 May 2022 11:00:23 +0000 Whether it’s BTS, Blackpink or even Aespa (which made its global debut at Coachella just last week), many people are familiar with K-pop’s success stories. Plenty of K-pop idols are popular not just in Korea, but also around the globe too. However, although some stars are raking in the cash, wealth and widespread fame is not as common as you might think. Many who train to become an idol do not get to debut despite years of preparation and even if they do debut, idols are not guaranteed success... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3175850/what-happens-failed-k-pop-stars-4-former-idols-who?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3175850/what-happens-failed-k-pop-stars-4-former-idols-who?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:32 +0000 Jay Park is one of the K-pop industry’s most influential singers and savviest businessmen. He founded two record labels, Aomg and H1ghr Music, and recently started his own soju brand, Won Soju. However, his life in the spotlight is far from unblemished. He was forced to leave his group 2PM because of leaked MySpace messages that criticised Korea and offended fans. He was even once slapped in the face by UFC fighter Brian Ortega, who got angry over his translation of comments from “Korean... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3172564/4-k-pop-idols-who-love-jay-park-despite-his-scandals-bts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3172564/4-k-pop-idols-who-love-jay-park-despite-his-scandals-bts?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 Apr 2022 04:00:28 +0000 The birth of any royal baby is always cause for celebration. While many countries’ royal families honour new members through gun salutes and town criers, King Mohammed VI took things one step further upon the birth of his baby girl, Lalla Khadija, on February 28, 2007. The princess was welcomed to the world with a 21-gun salute and extravagant presents gifted to all girls born on that same day. The members of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Belgrade wish HRH Princess Lalla Khadijah a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3171166/meet-moroccos-princess-hearts-lalla-khadija-15-year-old?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3171166/meet-moroccos-princess-hearts-lalla-khadija-15-year-old?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 20 Mar 2022 22:00:24 +0000 Pamela Anderson might be considered modern Hollywood’s archetypal sex symbol – in all the outdated, outmoded and regressive glory that term conjures in 2022. Apart from portraying the red swimsuit-clad C.J. Parker on the hit television series Baywatch from 1992-1997, she is also one of the most famous Playboy girls of all time – appearing on the cover of the magazine 14 times in the US, and over 100 times internationally. While she has stayed out of the limelight since her last movie appearance... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3169553/where-pamela-anderson-now-she-wont-watch-hulus-pam-tommy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3169553/where-pamela-anderson-now-she-wont-watch-hulus-pam-tommy?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:10:23 +0000 A man with a secret love of BDSM (Jung Ji-hoo) and the female colleague who discovers his secret by accident (Jung Ji-woo) drive the storyline in Netflix’s hotly anticipated Korean film Love and Leashes, due for release on February 11. Starring alongside Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun in the movie is Lee Jun-young – aka Jun – of U-Kiss and UNB. This is a big role for Jun, especially since he’s working alongside industry veteran Seohyun, who is six years his senior and has had leading roles in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3167141/5-things-know-about-love-and-leashes-star-lee-jun-young?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3167141/5-things-know-about-love-and-leashes-star-lee-jun-young?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Feb 2022 00:00:20 +0000 The K-pop world is notoriously secretive about romance, but many of the relationships that do get confirmed typically involve an idol dating a fellow music or TV celebrity. Yet while a Korean idol dating someone from outside the entertainment industry is pretty rare, it does happen. Indeed, a few idols have dated athletes – and some have even gotten married! Read on for the evidence... 7 Korean celebrity couples who overcame tough times 1. Soyeon of T-ara and football player Cho Yu-min Most... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3165399/4-k-pop-idols-who-dated-sports-stars-girls-generations?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3165399/4-k-pop-idols-who-dated-sports-stars-girls-generations?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 03 Feb 2022 02:00:15 +0000 While it has been a year since former power couple Kimye announced their separation, many fans are still confused about the state of their relationship. Kardashian famously appeared in a wedding dress at a “Donda” listening event while West changed the lyrics of a song to, “I need you to run right back to me. More specifically, Kimberly,” at a benefit concert with Drake. Kim Kardashian shows up in a wedding dress at the end of Kanye West’s DONDA listening event.👀👰‍♀️... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3163103/life-after-kimye-4-kim-kardashian-and-kanye-wests-post?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3163103/life-after-kimye-4-kim-kardashian-and-kanye-wests-post?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 12 Jan 2022 11:00:22 +0000 When you’re one of the youngest billionaires in the world, it makes sense to want to keep building your net worth for the future. However, 29-year-old Sam Bankman-Fried, who is the youngest person on Forbes’ list of wealthiest people in the world, thinks differently. Currently worth US$22.5 billion thanks to FTX, a Hong-Kong based futures exchange he founded that allows users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, Bankman-Fried plans to donate most of his wealth to causes and organizations he... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3158365/meet-youngest-billionaire-world-what-sam-bankman-frieds?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3158365/meet-youngest-billionaire-world-what-sam-bankman-frieds?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 03 Dec 2021 11:00:19 +0000 Among the other houses along Jalan Seaview in Katong, Singapore, is an impressive building that looks more like a work of art than a home. Jalan Seaview House, better known as Stiletto House, it stands out from its neighbours for its avant-garde design that is moulded by grand curves and fluid waves. Designed by EHKA Studio, the house, owned by retired businessman Robin Yeo, has been lauded by many publications for its focus on design while also making smart use of its space. Hong Kong’s most... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3158183/singapores-coolest-mansion-peek-inside-stiletto-house?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3158183/singapores-coolest-mansion-peek-inside-stiletto-house?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:14:27 +0000 Many would consider Arnold Schwarzenegger and Boris Becker to be two completely different people: one was known to many as The Terminator before he took up a position as Governor of California; another is a lauded tennis player with six grand slam titles under his belt. Who are Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s closest celebrity friends? Yet a closer look at them shows that the two are not all that different – and this is most evident in the lives of their two sons, Joseph Baena, 24, and Elias... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3158070/are-arnold-schwarzenegger-and-boris-beckers-sons-living?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3158070/are-arnold-schwarzenegger-and-boris-beckers-sons-living?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Dec 2021 19:00:25 +0000 When Arooj Aftab was announced as a nominee for best new artist at the 64th Grammy Awards, it marked the first time that a Pakistani woman was recognised by the recording academy, making history for Pakistan and South Asia. The 36-year-old genre-blending vocalist is also the first Pakistani to be nominated in the best new artist category. Musician Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was nominated in 1996 for best traditional folk album and best world music album. Who are Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3157850/meet-arooj-aftab-pakistans-first-female-grammy-nominee?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3157850/meet-arooj-aftab-pakistans-first-female-grammy-nominee?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 30 Nov 2021 05:15:02 +0000 Could you ever imagine BTS without Jimin? What about Twice without Momo? You may be shocked to learn that these members almost did not debut with their groups at all. The K-pop industry is a competitive one to say the least, and would-be idols aren’t guaranteed a spot in the final group line-up despite years of training. The decision behind an idol’s debut ultimately lies with the entertainment agency, and many world-famous stars were once at risk of being removed from the equation... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3157826/k-pop-idols-who-almost-didnt-debut-all-bts-jimin-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3157826/k-pop-idols-who-almost-didnt-debut-all-bts-jimin-and?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 30 Nov 2021 02:46:56 +0000 When one thinks of famed tennis sisters Serena and Venus Williams, images of impressive rallies and grand slam championships come to mind. Yet few people remember that the Williams sisters overcame many hardships to get to where they are now. The film King Richard, starring Will Smith, delves into the backstory of the Williams family and the difficulties that they’ve faced on the way to tennis stardom – including financial struggles, racism and violence. One character that stands out in the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3157513/who-was-serena-and-venus-williams-late-sister-yetunde?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3157513/who-was-serena-and-venus-williams-late-sister-yetunde?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 27 Nov 2021 00:00:28 +0000 The K-pop world is filled with beautiful faces; some idols were even scouted for their striking looks at a young age. And it comes as no surprise that many Korean stars have siblings who share their talent and attractive appearance. K-drama’s top 10 male luxury brand ambassadors, from Hyun Bin to Gong Yoo Some A-listers’ siblings have gone on to become famous themselves, while others live regular lives while looking like they wouldn’t be out of place on a concert stage. J-Hope of BTS’ sister,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3157504/5-k-pop-idol-siblings-know-about-blackpinks-rose-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3157504/5-k-pop-idol-siblings-know-about-blackpinks-rose-and?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 26 Nov 2021 09:30:32 +0000 In the music industry, there is no family quite as influential as the Jacksons. The family has produced three generations of artists who have become household names across the world – among them The Jackson 5, Janet Jackson and the famed King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Bigi Jackson, who was born Prince Michael Jackson II and is also known as Blanket, made a rare appearance on Good Morning Britain on November 1. While he normally prefers to lead a private life, Bigi used the interview to talk... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3154727/what-we-learned-about-michael-jacksons-son-bigi-aka?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3154727/what-we-learned-about-michael-jacksons-son-bigi-aka?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 03 Nov 2021 19:00:28 +0000 It’s almost been two years since the queen of K-drama, Song Hye-kyo, has graced the screen with her presence. Fans have eagerly awaited her return to TV, and this November, the long absence will finally come to an end. The 39-year-old actress will be taking on a lead role in SBS’ upcoming series Now, We Are Breaking Up alongside Jang Ki-yong from My Roommate is a Gumiho. Here’s everything we know about the highly-anticipated K-drama series: Why Koreans are only allowed to buy one Chanel bag per... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3153562/k-drama-queen-song-hye-kyos-tv-return-now-we-are-breaking?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3153562/k-drama-queen-song-hye-kyos-tv-return-now-we-are-breaking?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 25 Oct 2021 04:47:14 +0000 Ahn Bo-hyun first caught fans’ attention as Sergeant Lim Gwang-nam in the 2016 hit series Descendants of the Sun. Even though he only played a supporting role, his incredible talent, fit physique and charming good looks made him a memorable character to fans of the show. Now, Ahn has shot up to leading man status with back-to-back roles as the straightforward game developer Goo Woong in Yumi’s Cells, and as police detective Jeon Pil-do in the hit Netflix action-thriller My Name. So what do we... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3153263/4-fast-facts-about-anh-bo-hyun-netflixs-my-name-star-who?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3153263/4-fast-facts-about-anh-bo-hyun-netflixs-my-name-star-who?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 22 Oct 2021 04:21:03 +0000 Thanks to the global success of the hit Korean series Squid Game, Jung Ho-yeon has quickly become the girl to watch. Apart from blowing people away with her incredible acting skills, many were impressed by her stunning features – which should come as no surprise, considering she’s a well-known high-fashion model. However, another thing that caught people’s attention was her close friendship with fellow star Jennie of Blackpink. The two have openly talked about each other in the past, and their... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3152592/inside-squid-games-jung-ho-yeon-and-blackpink-jennies?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3152592/inside-squid-games-jung-ho-yeon-and-blackpink-jennies?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 17 Oct 2021 04:00:23 +0000 When former Miss UK Kirsty Bertarelli (née Roper) tied the knot with Swiss billionaire Ernesto Bertarelli, in 2000 she shot up the list of the wealthiest women in Britain and landed at the top spot. The pair, which reportedly had a combined net worth of £9.2 billion (US$12.5 million) were known for their luxurious lifestyle that included lavish parties, luxury mansions, and mega yachts. The world’s 6 richest families making – and spending – billions However, when the couple divorced in the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3152036/meet-britains-richest-divorcee-kirsty-bertarelli-former?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3152036/meet-britains-richest-divorcee-kirsty-bertarelli-former?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Oct 2021 05:04:15 +0000 September came and went, and along with it passed a surprisingly successful fashion month. Of all the prestigious global hubs that hold international fashion weeks, Paris is perhaps the most highly anticipated, as many consider the city to be the style capital of the world. This year’s Paris Fashion Week welcomed back the members of Blackpink, who are all faces of different luxury French fashion houses. Jennie represents Chanel, Jisoo represents Dior, Rosé represents Saint Laurent, and Lisa... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3151469/blackpinks-best-looks-paris-fashion-week-k-pop-idols-lisa?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3151469/blackpinks-best-looks-paris-fashion-week-k-pop-idols-lisa?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 07 Oct 2021 04:43:26 +0000 Lalisa Manoban – more popularly known by her stage name, Lisa – is widely considered to be the current most popular female K-pop idol in the world. She is the most followed K-pop star on both Instagram and YouTube, and her debut solo single Lalisa broke multiple records. Despite this, fans claim that her agency YG Entertainment has been mistreating her. In the past, Lisa’s fans have called out YG for allegedly not protecting her against racism, death threats and even a scam worth 1 billion won... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3151370/why-blackpinks-lisa-still-being-mistreated-yg?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3151370/why-blackpinks-lisa-still-being-mistreated-yg?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 06 Oct 2021 08:29:50 +0000 Last month, many K-pop fans were overjoyed to hear that Taeyang of BigBang is expecting a baby with his wife, Min Hyo-rin. He’s the latest in a string of K-pop stars who have recently either had a baby or are expecting one – signalling a new phase in their lives as they start their own families. Meet Jung Ho-yeon, the breakout star of Netflix’s Squid Game So, which K-idols have had babies recently? BigBang’s Taeyang BigBang’s main vocalist Taeyang, or Dong Young-bae, recently confirmed that... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3151207/5-k-pop-stars-who-recently-had-or-are-expecting-baby?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3151207/5-k-pop-stars-who-recently-had-or-are-expecting-baby?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 Oct 2021 03:46:50 +0000 While Gordon Ramsay is famous around the world for being the sharp-tongued Michelin-starred chef and TV personality behind shows like Hell’s Kitchen, few people know that he has a daughter who also has skills in the kitchen – and now, on the dance floor, too. Matilda Ramsay, better known as Tilly, is the fourth child of Gordon Ramsay. And though she’s still only 19 years old, she’s no stranger to the spotlight, having already hosted her own cooking show on the BBC, and written a cookbook... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3149334/5-things-you-didnt-know-about-tilly-ramsay-daughter-chef?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3149334/5-things-you-didnt-know-about-tilly-ramsay-daughter-chef?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:00:20 +0000 While Blackpink has broken many records together as a group – like the time their 2020 single How You Like That won the Guinness World Record for “Most Viewed YouTube Video in 24 hours” – right now, the spotlight is on one member. Lalisa Manoban, better known as Lisa, released her debut solo single Lalisa just last week, on September 10. In little over 24 hours after its launch, the internet was abuzz with the news that she had broken YouTube’s record for the solo artist with most video views in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3148791/5-times-blackpinks-lisa-outdid-bandmates-jennie-rose-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3148791/5-times-blackpinks-lisa-outdid-bandmates-jennie-rose-and?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Sep 2021 04:11:22 +0000 Merely mention “tennis”, and Rafael Nadal will be one of the first names to come to mind. Known as the “King of Clay” for his ability on that type of courts, he is one of two male tennis players to have 20 grand slam titles under his belt (the other being long-time rival and friend Roger Federer). According to Forbes, the Spanish player has won over US$121 million in prize money since he went pro in 2001; this is on top of his endorsements for brands such as Nike, Babolat and Kia. Celebrity Net... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3148300/how-does-rafael-nadal-spend-his-us200-million-fortune?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3148300/how-does-rafael-nadal-spend-his-us200-million-fortune?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 11 Sep 2021 01:00:16 +0000 Blackpink and Twice might be the queens of K-pop today, but before their reign another girl group paved the way. Girls’ Generation, also called So-nyuh Shi-dae or SNSD in Korean, dominated music charts from 2007 to 2018 under SM Entertainment that, releasing catchy hits like Gee and Oh! Although it’s been three years since the band last released a song, its members have remained in the limelight thanks to their solo activities. So what have they been up to? Are BTS playing fair to dominate the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3145721/blackpink-and-twice-was-girls-generation-so-where-are?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3145721/blackpink-and-twice-was-girls-generation-so-where-are?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Aug 2021 03:08:57 +0000 In April 2021, the global entertainment industry was taken by surprise when Hybe, a Korean-owned entertainment company (which is also home to BTS), acquired a 100 per cent stake in Ithaca Holdings. The American company, which is led by Scooter Braun, manages big-name celebrity clients such as Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato, among others. Behind the deal was Hybe chairman Bang Si-Hyuk, who founded the company as Big Hit Entertainment. While he was already a billionaire before the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3145144/man-who-launched-bts-hybe-boss-bang-si-hyuk-richest-man-k?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3145144/man-who-launched-bts-hybe-boss-bang-si-hyuk-richest-man-k?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Aug 2021 03:17:18 +0000 While BTS has made a name for itself as one of the biggest boy bands in history, there was a time when they were nobodies. When they first debuted, BTS and their agency, Big Hit Entertainment, were considered small players in the world of K-pop. As a result, they struggled to get recognised among their more established peers. However, thanks to the members’ hard work and the support of the Army (the official BTS fan club), the seven members quickly gained popularity in Asia and the rest of the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3144467/bts-struggles-fame-playing-free-k-pop-concerts-hollywood?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3144467/bts-struggles-fame-playing-free-k-pop-concerts-hollywood?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Aug 2021 04:12:58 +0000 K-pop entertainment companies have realised that when it comes to promoting their stars, content is king. It’s no longer enough for idols to guest star on variety shows – many groups have started releasing their own content by starring in their own variety shows. It’s a good way to keep their fans engaged, attract new ones, and keep control of their image. If you’re a K-pop fan, here are the idol reality shows you really can’t miss: What to know about Son Ye-jin’s new role in Thirty-Nine Run... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3141015/4-top-k-pop-reality-shows-run-bts-24/365-blackpink-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3141015/4-top-k-pop-reality-shows-run-bts-24/365-blackpink-and?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 14 Jul 2021 04:00:08 +0000 When it comes to the fashion industry, no family is as powerful as the Arnaults, whose patriarch, Bernard Arnault, is the second wealthiest man in the world after Jeff Bezos, as per Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires List at the time of writing. The family controls Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy (LVMH), a luxury goods conglomerate present in the fashion, perfumes and cosmetics, wines and spirits, and watches and jewellery industries, among others. While the multibillion-dollar conglomerate is still... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3138597/will-delphine-arnault-inherit-lvmh-billionaire-dad?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3138597/will-delphine-arnault-inherit-lvmh-billionaire-dad?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 24 Jun 2021 21:00:19 +0000 Most people – if we’re lucky – can get through life without facing any brushes with death. But the world’s billionaires are not “most people”. Besides that infamous Ambani bomb threat earlier this year, Gautam Adani, the second-richest man in Asia, has already experienced two life-threatening situations in the past: a kidnapping for ransom and a terrorist attack at a luxury hotel. So what happened exactly, and how did the 58-year-old tycoon overcome the trauma of these potentially fatal... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3138181/dangers-being-asias-second-richest-man-gautam-adani-was?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3138181/dangers-being-asias-second-richest-man-gautam-adani-was?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 22 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Gautam Adani has come a long way since his humble beginnings as a dropout from a bachelor’s degree in commerce at Gujarat University, Ahmedabad. Now at the helm of the Adani Group – which is involved in numerous industries including power generation, oil, real estate and infrastructure – Adani has overtaken Chinese bottled water tycoon Zhong Shanshan to become the second-richest man in Asia. Forbes reports that his wealth grew to US$66.2 billion due to the rapid rise in share prices of companies... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3135424/move-over-mukesh-ambani-heres-how-indian-billionaire-gautam?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3135424/move-over-mukesh-ambani-heres-how-indian-billionaire-gautam?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 31 May 2021 02:11:05 +0000 Every year sees a slew of new talent enter the US music scene – but only a select few become an instant hit with the masses. This year is undoubtedly Olivia Rodrigo’s year, having risen to fame with her debut song Drivers License, which hit triple platinum in the US and even beat Ed Sheeran’s record for the highest single-day streams in British history. As she continues to make waves with her new singles Déjà Vu and Good 4 U, we dive into a few facts you should know about the 18-year-old... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3134386/olivia-rodrigo-next-ariana-grande-filipino-american-pop?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3134386/olivia-rodrigo-next-ariana-grande-filipino-american-pop?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 23 May 2021 01:00:17 +0000 The wrestling ring might be one of the unlikeliest places for an actor to start his career, but that’s exactly how Dwayne Johnson rose to fame. After making a name for himself as a WWE superstar, “The Rock” made the switch and decided to take up acting full-time. Inside Mukesh Ambani’s US$79 million James Bond mansion While his early acting gigs involved smaller roles such as the villain in The Mummy Returns (2001), he soon started headlining films. The star now has numerous box office hits... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3131632/fast-furious-dwayne-johnson-worlds-highest-paid-actor-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3131632/fast-furious-dwayne-johnson-worlds-highest-paid-actor-and?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Apr 2021 01:00:10 +0000 In 2009, K-pop idol Jay Park shocked the world when he announced that he was stepping down as leader and member of boy band 2PM, amid controversy surrounding comments he made on social media before his debut. He quickly moved back to his hometown, Seattle, and lived under the radar for a few months. Then he created his own YouTube channel where he released a version of Nothin’ on You, originally by B.O.B featuring Bruno Mars. The video went viral and the song topped Korean music charts hours... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3129177/why-does-spotify-call-jay-park-hustle-king-k-pop-he-left?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3129177/why-does-spotify-call-jay-park-hustle-king-k-pop-he-left?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 12 Apr 2021 05:14:21 +0000