https://www.scmp.com/rss/519365/feed The latest news on Simone Biles, American artistic gymnast and Olympian, including competition news and updates. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Paul McNamara Paul McNamara She battled and overcame daunting mental health challenges during her career in the pool, but the Hong Kong swimmer turned academic and entrepreneur Yvette Kong Man-yi has said that “I look back and am thankful I went through all that”. Now she is urging the athletes set to chase glory for the city in this month’s National Games to “soak it in and find a balance between enjoyment and performing”. Kong eventually succeeded in that herself, completing an uplifting comeback when, after experiencing... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3331482/mental-barriers-neednt-hold-hongkongers-back-national-games-ex-swimmer-yvette-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3331482/mental-barriers-neednt-hold-hongkongers-back-national-games-ex-swimmer-yvette-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:10 +0000 SCMP Sport SCMP Sport Olympic hero Simone Biles showed she was enjoying her visit to Hong Kong, as she uploaded pictures of herself in the city on her Instagram page. The seven-time Olympic gold medallist was in the city to take part in a UBS Asian Investment Conference, where she addressed 600 young athletes as well as fans from the local gymnastics clubs. Biles uploaded a picture of herself standing next to a sign that simply read “Hong Kong”, followed by two images of her at restaurants and another at Temple... https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3313140/olympic-great-simone-biles-enjoys-hong-kong-visit-shares-snaps-instagram?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3313140/olympic-great-simone-biles-enjoys-hong-kong-visit-shares-snaps-instagram?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Jun 2025 06:00:20 +0000 Lars Hamer Lars Hamer Hong Kong entrepreneur Jonathan Wan Kwok-keun is no stranger to overcoming mental setbacks - when he was 18 and swimming near Ocean Beach, San Francisco, he was pulled under by a current, lost consciousness, and needed a nearby surfer to save his life. Now 51, Wan does not remember much about that day in a city he has called home since 1991. But the mental scars remained, and he did not swim again for nearly two decades. More than 30 years later, Wan overcame his fear and completed the Escape... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3312813/hong-kong-ai-creators-mental-health-system-athletes-inspired-simone-biles?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3312813/hong-kong-ai-creators-mental-health-system-athletes-inspired-simone-biles?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Jun 2025 01:30:20 +0000 Brian Rhoads,Raymond Ma Brian Rhoads,Raymond Ma China is making progress in broadening international ties amid the trade war with the United States, even amid friction over topics such as small packages and electric vehicles. The country this week signed an updated trade deal with the 10-country Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a call with French President Emmanuel Macron, extending a recent warming of ties with Europe. Next week, Chinese Premier Li Qiang is due to join a meeting between... https://www.scmp.com/plus/article/3311525/china-diplomacy-asia-defence-gathering-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/plus/article/3311525/china-diplomacy-asia-defence-gathering-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 23 May 2025 09:00:30 +0000 Cao Li Cao Li Maria Konnikova, a renowned author, psychologist and poker player, will discuss uncertainty at next week’s Asian Investment Conference (AIC) in Hong Kong, a topic that is certain to be at the front of mind for attendees of the event, hosted by UBS. She will be among the dozens of policymakers, economists, and robotics scientists to speak at the AIC, which was launched 28 years ago by Credit Suisse, now part of UBS. Niall Macleod, the curator of the event and UBS’ head of product management for... https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3311386/ubs-asian-investment-conference-feature-simone-biles-pascal-lamy-maria-konnikova?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3311386/ubs-asian-investment-conference-feature-simone-biles-pascal-lamy-maria-konnikova?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 May 2025 23:30:08 +0000 Sweden’s Olympic pole vault champion Armand Duplantis was named World Sportsman of the Year at the Laureus World Sports Awards on Monday, while Chinese Paralympic swimmer Jiang Yuyan took home the Sportsperson with a Disability Award. Duplantis has broken the pole vault world record no fewer than 11 times, as well as winning gold at the 2020 and 2024 Olympic Games and taking two World titles. The Swede beat off the challenge of cyclist Tadej Pogacar and tennis star Carlos Alcaraz to win the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3307383/china-paralympic-swimmer-jiang-takes-home-sports-oscar-duplantis-biles-top-pile?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3307383/china-paralympic-swimmer-jiang-takes-home-sports-oscar-duplantis-biles-top-pile?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 22 Apr 2025 02:40:54 +0000 United States gymnast Jordan Chiles has removed herself from social media to protect her mental health after a ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) could see her lose her bronze medal. Chiles initially finished fifth in the women’s floor exercise with a score of 13.666 and Romania’s Ana Barbosu in the bronze medal position with 13.7000. But an appeal from Team USA coach Cecile Landi saw Chiles’ score bumped up by one, meaning she overtook Barbosu. At the time, Romanian prime... https://www.scmp.com/sport/paris-olympics-2024/gymnastics/article/3274049/simone-biles-us-teammate-jordan-chiles-could-lose-paris-olympics-bronze-over-4-second-gaffe?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/paris-olympics-2024/gymnastics/article/3274049/simone-biles-us-teammate-jordan-chiles-could-lose-paris-olympics-bronze-over-4-second-gaffe?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 11 Aug 2024 04:01:47 +0000 Simone Biles’s balance beam woes put a broad smile on the face of Zhou Yaqin in Paris on Monday, with Chinese athlete knowing it all but confirmed her first Olympic medal. Zhou scored 14.100 on the beam to win silver, the country’s second medal of three in artistic gymnastics in the space of two hours. Italy’s Alice D’Amato hit 14.366 for her first Olympic gold, while her compatriot Manila Esposito took bronze with 14.000 from the judges. D’Amato’s routine was practically flawless as she emerged... https://www.scmp.com/sport/paris-olympics-2024/gymnastics/article/3273313/paris-olympics-biles-bombs-out-balance-beam-chinas-gymnasts-pick-trio-medals?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/paris-olympics-2024/gymnastics/article/3273313/paris-olympics-biles-bombs-out-balance-beam-chinas-gymnasts-pick-trio-medals?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 05 Aug 2024 15:51:29 +0000 Simone Biles – the most decorated US gymnast of all time – seemed to throw shade back at former teammate MyKayla Skinner in an Instagram post she shared last week. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Simone Biles (@simonebiles) “Lack of talent, lazy, Olympic champions,” Biles wrote below photos of her and her teammates at the Paris Olympics, followed by a heart, gold medal and American flag emoji. According to CNN Sports, netizens believe the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3273009/who-former-gymnast-mykayla-skinner-2020-silver-medallist-criticised-team-usa-youtube-video-simone?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3273009/who-former-gymnast-mykayla-skinner-2020-silver-medallist-criticised-team-usa-youtube-video-simone?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 03 Aug 2024 10:00:10 +0000 I think interesting might be the best way to describe day six at the Paris Olympics. If you were Chinese, then much of it was spent defending Pan Zhanle from attacks on several fronts, or watching the badminton start to reach the exciting stage of proceedings. During normal waking hours, which aren’t exactly conducive to following an Olympics several time zones away, tennis star Zheng Qinwen made history by reaching the final of the women’s singles, and there were gold medals in shooting and... https://www.scmp.com/sport/paris-olympics-2024/aquatics/article/3272865/while-you-were-sleeping-5-things-know-after-drama-zhang-and-fan-paris-olympics?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/paris-olympics-2024/aquatics/article/3272865/while-you-were-sleeping-5-things-know-after-drama-zhang-and-fan-paris-olympics?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Aug 2024 23:30:10 +0000 This live blog has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Download our app to get faster notifications and 14 days of unlimited access. Let’s be honest, today was supposed to be another one of those slightly lighter ones, where we all go to take a breather after the non-stop action of the opening few days. Then China’s Pan Zhanle goes and wins the 100m freestyle in world record time, a rival coach essentially... https://www.scmp.com/sport/paris-olympics-2024/aquatics/article/3272784/paris-olympics-day-6-pan-zhanle-fallout-continues-butterfly-queen-zhang-defends-crown?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/paris-olympics-2024/aquatics/article/3272784/paris-olympics-day-6-pan-zhanle-fallout-continues-butterfly-queen-zhang-defends-crown?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Aug 2024 07:58:21 +0000 After basking in the flow of her Olympic gold, Simone Biles’ celebratory Instagram post featured a cryptic retort at former American teammate MyKayla Skinner, hinting at lingering tensions. Biles, now crowned as the world’s most decorated gymnast, spearheaded her illustrious team to top of the women’s team podium on Wednesday early morning. Team USA’s near-flawless execution catapulted them to victory, routing Italy and Brazil by nearly six and seven points, respectively. But the “gymternet”... https://www.scmp.com/sport/paris-olympics-2024/gymnastics/article/3272751/simone-biles-beef-ex-teammate-mykayla-skinner-leads-block-social-media?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/paris-olympics-2024/gymnastics/article/3272751/simone-biles-beef-ex-teammate-mykayla-skinner-leads-block-social-media?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Aug 2024 05:30:12 +0000 Vivian Kong Man-wai may be home already, but there is plenty to come on day six in what is becoming a riveting Games. As Hongkongers absorb the news of Siobhan Haughey’s second bronze, they will also be asking what’s coming next. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Unless you’ve been off the grid, Simone Biles became the world’s most decorated gymnast after Tuesday and she is back in search of more gold – with golf also entering the fray. There’s something for everyone, though, so let’s take a... https://www.scmp.com/sport/paris-olympics-2024/aquatics/article/3272723/paris-olympics-biles-quest-more-gold-zhengs-semi-final-5-things-know-day-6?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/paris-olympics-2024/aquatics/article/3272723/paris-olympics-biles-quest-more-gold-zhengs-semi-final-5-things-know-day-6?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Aug 2024 04:30:11 +0000 China gymnastics legend Li Xiaoshuang has accused the country’s Olympic gymnastic coaches of leaving their young athletes underprepared and performing routines from the 1990s, after another miserable night in Paris. The women’s team came in sixth on Tuesday and left the venue in tears, while a star-studded US team, consisting of Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey and Hezly Rivera, clinched gold, followed by Italy and Brazil. Li, who won six Olympic medals including golds on the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/paris-olympics-2024/gymnastics/article/3272594/olympic-hero-li-xiaoshuang-blasts-chinas-gymnastics-coaches-over-paris-failure?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/paris-olympics-2024/gymnastics/article/3272594/olympic-hero-li-xiaoshuang-blasts-chinas-gymnastics-coaches-over-paris-failure?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 31 Jul 2024 06:01:04 +0000 Rising Chinese gymnastics star Zhang Yihan tugged at social media users’ heartstrings after she insisted on getting a photo with US legend Simone Biles after their set. A video of Zhang refusing to get dressed following the Paris Olympics women’s gymnastics qualifier on Sunday has drawn endearing comments from netizens for her adorable “fangirl” behaviour. Teammate Qiu Qiyuan could be seen telling Zhang she could put her coat back on after the competition ended, but Zhang declined. “I can’t, I... https://www.scmp.com/sport/paris-olympics-2024/gymnastics/article/3272292/i-need-photo-simone-biles-chinese-stars-adorable-fangirl-moment-paris-olympics?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/paris-olympics-2024/gymnastics/article/3272292/i-need-photo-simone-biles-chinese-stars-adorable-fangirl-moment-paris-olympics?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 29 Jul 2024 08:00:12 +0000 Simone Biles did not let some leg discomfort slow her down at the Paris Olympics on Sunday. The American gymnastics superstar posted an all-around total of 59.566 during qualifying inside a packed and star-studded Bercy Arena despite complaining of a left calf injury that had her limping. US gymnastics coach Cecile Landi said the issue popped up a couple of weeks ago and described it as minor. Landi said there was no discussion of pulling Biles’ from the event. “I can’t express it,” she said.... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3272216/paris-olympics-us-gymnast-simone-biles-shakes-leg-injury-dominate-qualifying?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3272216/paris-olympics-us-gymnast-simone-biles-shakes-leg-injury-dominate-qualifying?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 28 Jul 2024 12:11:27 +0000 Hong Kong’s leader issued a rallying call for the city on Friday, urging them to unite into a 7 million-strong “cheerleading team” for the athletes who will carry the weight of residents’ hopes and expectations on their shoulders at the Paris Olympics. While locals in the French capital stayed indoors on the eve of the Games, dodging grey and wet skies, a transport network plunged into chaos by vandalism, and complex preparations for the sprawling River Seine opening ceremony, Chief Executive... https://www.scmp.com/sport/paris-olympics-2024/hong-kong/article/3271958/paris-olympics-cheung-and-haughey-lead-way-hong-kong-athletes-prepare-medal-push?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/paris-olympics-2024/hong-kong/article/3271958/paris-olympics-cheung-and-haughey-lead-way-hong-kong-athletes-prepare-medal-push?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 26 Jul 2024 04:30:12 +0000 A fresh wave of global talent will shine under the City of Lights over the next two weeks. Athletes from across the world, and at different ends of their careers, will be making their Olympic debuts in Paris. Among those reaching a place inhabited by just 0.0001 per cent of the world’s population are NBA stars, a 58-year-old, children not yet old enough to watch a PG-13 film and more. The new faces cover a broad scope of experience, with seasoned professionals parading in the opening ceremony... https://www.scmp.com/sport/paris-olympics-2024/china/article/3271657/nba-superstar-steph-curry-chinese-auntie-preteen-among-olympic-debutants-paris-games?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/paris-olympics-2024/china/article/3271657/nba-superstar-steph-curry-chinese-auntie-preteen-among-olympic-debutants-paris-games?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Jul 2024 05:15:10 +0000 The United States and China have finished in the top two spots in the medal table in four of the past five Olympics, but it was only in Beijing in 2008 where the hosts came out ahead. While that trend is expected to continue in Paris, China are projected to win as many as 34 golds, which could see them challenge the US’ position of dominance. The Nielsen’s Gracenote forecast, updated on Monday, has the US winning 39 golds. Should the predictions be accurate, the Americans would match their tally... https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3271488/us-china-battle-olympic-gold-medal-dominance-pools-are-key-battlegrounds-paris?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3271488/us-china-battle-olympic-gold-medal-dominance-pools-are-key-battlegrounds-paris?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 23 Jul 2024 05:15:08 +0000 Five young women making their Olympic debuts will be among the hundreds of athletes in China’s contingent at the Paris Games. While they might not yet be household names such as Li Na or Eileen Gu, these rising stars already boast impressive track records – and may well make history this summer. Among a 405-strong squad, which includes 42 Olympic gold medallists, here are some new faces we think could soon be global stars. Liu Qingyi (Breaking) As breaking, the athletic, acrobatic street dance... https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3271223/paris-olympics-5-young-chinese-women-hoping-make-waves-and-more-their-games-debuts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3271223/paris-olympics-5-young-chinese-women-hoping-make-waves-and-more-their-games-debuts?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 20 Jul 2024 02:00:24 +0000 Shoko Miyata, the 19-year-old captain of the Japan women’s artistic gymnastics team, has withdrawn from the squad for the Paris Games after violating the team’s code of conduct by smoking, the Japanese Gymnastics Association said on Friday. JGA officials said Miyata arrived in Japan on Thursday after leaving the team’s training camp in Monaco for investigation, which confirmed the violation including drinking alcohol. The women’s squad would compete with four athletes instead of five, the JGA... https://www.scmp.com/sport/paris-olympics-2024/asia/article/3271025/paris-olympics-japan-gymnastics-captain-could-miss-games-over-smoking-allegations?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/paris-olympics-2024/asia/article/3271025/paris-olympics-japan-gymnastics-captain-could-miss-games-over-smoking-allegations?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:45:03 +0000 Always a keenly contested affair, the men’s and women’s gymnastics are a highlight of the first week of the Summer Olympics. With plenty of storylines, including the return of Simone Biles, here is our guide to what’s coming up in Paris. Athletes to watch Simone Biles (United States): The 2016 all-around Olympic champion will return for her third Olympics at age 27. She won two medals in Tokyo – team silver and a bronze in balance beam – despite removing herself from multiple competitions to... https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3269750/paris-olympics-what-know-and-who-watch-during-gymnastics-competition?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3269750/paris-olympics-what-know-and-who-watch-during-gymnastics-competition?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 18 Jul 2024 06:00:09 +0000 Simone Biles is headed to Paris poised to cement her legacy as gymnastics’ Greatest of All Time, an Olympic icon who transcends her sport in both triumph and defeat. The diminutive dynamo dazzled at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, winning gold in all-around, vault, floor exercise and team events. She arrived at the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics with superstar billing and history in her sights, but withdrew from most her events as she struggled with the disorienting and “petrifying” mental block... https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/3270674/paris-olympics-simone-biles-eyes-gymnastics-goat-tag-she-targets-more-history-games?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/3270674/paris-olympics-simone-biles-eyes-gymnastics-goat-tag-she-targets-more-history-games?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 16 Jul 2024 12:00:10 +0000 It was hours after being admitted to a hospital in Belgium following a sharp landing from the uneven bars that Rifda Irfanaluthfi learned she had become the first Indonesian gymnast to qualify for the Olympics. In the back of an ambulance, the 24-year-old had been furiously firing off messages. “I kept asking my manager, my coach and my friends. I texted them one by one to ask: Did I qualify?” she recalled. The morning after sustaining the injury, Rifda received the news that she needed knee... https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3266664/rifda-irfanaluthfi-indonesias-first-olympic-gymnast-hopes-inspire-nation-paris?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3266664/rifda-irfanaluthfi-indonesias-first-olympic-gymnast-hopes-inspire-nation-paris?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:30:10 +0000 Three years after gymnastics superstar Simone Biles put the mental health of athletes centre stage at the Tokyo Olympics, this year’s Paris Games will demonstrate how greater awareness has translated into better care and support. Biles famously pulled out of most of her events in Tokyo mid-Games after struggling with mental health problems and the “twisties” – a disorienting feeling while in mid-air that is known to affect some gymnasts. In the run-up to the start of Paris 2024 on July 26, local... https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3265690/paris-olympics-after-simone-biles-tokyo-struggles-ai-helps-raise-bar-mindfulness?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3265690/paris-olympics-after-simone-biles-tokyo-struggles-ai-helps-raise-bar-mindfulness?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 06 Jun 2024 18:40:08 +0000 After battling an incurable kidney disease, 2020 Olympic champion, Sunisa (Suni) Lee is defying all odds as she gears up for her comeback to the 2024 Paris Olympics. “I could not bend my legs the slightest, I couldn’t squeeze my fingers, my face was swollen,” the 21-year-old said about her disease at the Team USA media summit in April. Luckily, the rising star shared that she has her ailments “under control” now. Although initially unsure if she would be returning for Paris, Lee is not one to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3263109/meet-suni-lee-hmong-american-olympic-gymnastics-champ-battling-kidney-disease-returning-paris?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3263109/meet-suni-lee-hmong-american-olympic-gymnastics-champ-battling-kidney-disease-returning-paris?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 May 2024 21:00:32 +0000 With plenty of Olympic experience under her belt, US gymnast Gabby Douglas is set to make her way to Paris this summer to participate in the Games for the third time. The gymnastics veteran has swept up plenty of accolades throughout her career, taking home the All-Around Champion title at her first Summer Olympic Games in London in 2012 and leading the US team to victory at Rio de Janeiro in 2016. She also won gold medals both in 2012 and 2016 as part of the “Fierce Five” and “Final Five” of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3263086/gabby-douglas-paris-olympics-2024-comeback-all-around-champion-us-gymnast-won-gold-medals-both?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3263086/gabby-douglas-paris-olympics-2024-comeback-all-around-champion-us-gymnast-won-gold-medals-both?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 May 2024 20:00:08 +0000 Football fan Usain Bolt has praised Jude Bellingham’s impact at Real Madrid and challenged Kylian Mbappe to show him how fast he is over 100 metres. Former sprinter Bolt met Bellingham on the red carpet ahead of the Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid on Monday, where the England midfielder won the World Breakthrough of the Year prize. The pair re-enacted Bellingham’s open arms goal celebration, which was seen again on Sunday after a stoppage time El Clasico winner against Barcelona. It was... https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3260077/laureus-world-sports-awards-jude-bellinghams-real-madrid-impact-kylian-mbappes-speed-impress?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3260077/laureus-world-sports-awards-jude-bellinghams-real-madrid-impact-kylian-mbappes-speed-impress?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:00:20 +0000 Bumble is one thing, but if you’re a celeb trying to find The One, putting yourself out there can be a risky strategy. Enter the Raya dating app, which has been dubbed “Illuminati Tinder” and the “Soho House of dating apps” for its exclusivity and high bar to entry. “The majority of people on Raya are definitely tens,” said one user talking to Entertainment Tonight on condition of exclusivity, adding that “waiting to be accepted to Raya is like waiting outside in a line at a club”. So how does... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3257077/how-get-raya-and-celebrities-you-may-bump-joe-jonas-and-channing-tatum-were-spotted-and-amy-schumer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3257077/how-get-raya-and-celebrities-you-may-bump-joe-jonas-and-channing-tatum-were-spotted-and-amy-schumer?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 31 Mar 2024 21:00:23 +0000 No one attracts more eyeballs when it comes to “game day” style than Taylor Swift. Known for championing lesser-known boutique brands as well as high fashion and making a point with her clothes, the legendary pop star has become synonymous with secret sartorial messaging. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kristin Juszczyk (@kristinjuszczyk) So when she began wearing a custom-made Kansas City Chiefs red puffer jacket – emblazoned with Travis... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3251945/meet-wag-kristin-juszczyk-who-designed-taylor-swifts-chiefs-coat-wife-san-francisco-49ers-kyle?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3251945/meet-wag-kristin-juszczyk-who-designed-taylor-swifts-chiefs-coat-wife-san-francisco-49ers-kyle?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 14 Feb 2024 22:00:12 +0000 Most people would probably think that they’re the lucky one to be in a marriage with someone as talented and beautiful as Simone Biles, the “most decorated American gymnast in history”, but her husband thinks it’s the other way around, stating that he believes he’s the “catch” in the relationship. “I always say that the men are the catch,” Biles’ hubby Jonathan Owens said in his interview with The Pivot podcast, adding that he was initially “afraid to commit”. When asked “How in the hell did... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3248622/who-simone-biles-self-proclaimed-catch-husband-jonathan-owens-nfl-star-and-most-decorated-american?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3248622/who-simone-biles-self-proclaimed-catch-husband-jonathan-owens-nfl-star-and-most-decorated-american?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 16 Jan 2024 22:00:15 +0000 Hollywood weddings are so much more than ceremonies where two people celebrate their love – they’re also occasions for star-studded guest lists, designer wedding gowns and glorious destination backdrops. From Chris Evans’ two secret ceremonies to Sofia Richie’s French Riviera wedding, here is a list of Tinseltown’s hottest couples who said “I do” this year. 1. Anya Taylor-Joy and Malcolm McRae anya taylor joy in a custom dior gown for her wedding, she looks like an actual angel!!... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3243387/9-celebrity-weddings-renewed-our-faith-love-2023-princess-dianas-niece-lady-amelia-spencer-and-greg?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3243387/9-celebrity-weddings-renewed-our-faith-love-2023-princess-dianas-niece-lady-amelia-spencer-and-greg?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 03 Dec 2023 20:00:11 +0000 Thirty-two. That was the number of years I lived before a doctor diagnosed me with attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD). The unexpected surprise was followed by frustration, that I hadn’t sought help earlier, anger, that so little was understood about it, and sadness, as I considered how the past could have been different. ADHD is surprisingly poorly named, as it is not a deficit of attention but instead, an increase in focus on things one finds interesting. Mine is merely one condition... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3201409/neurodiverse-talent-untapped-resource-across-asia-pacific?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3201409/neurodiverse-talent-untapped-resource-across-asia-pacific?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 03 Dec 2022 00:15:10 +0000 It seems 2022 is a year of love, judging by the amount of engagements in showbiz. Multiple celebrities have got engaged this year, and luckily for us, have been quick to show off their rings on Instagram. Here are just 12 of our favourites … 1. Sasha Spielberg Steven Spielberg’s daughter Sasha announced her engagement in January, and shared multiple photos of her stunning ring. The actress, known for her roles in films like Terminal and The Art of Getting By, announced the milestone on... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3196759/12-most-insta-worthy-celebrity-engagement-rings-2022-jennifer-lopezs-lucky-green-diamond-and-megan?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3196759/12-most-insta-worthy-celebrity-engagement-rings-2022-jennifer-lopezs-lucky-green-diamond-and-megan?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Oct 2022 16:10:12 +0000 The beloved star of Grease and multiple Grammy award-winning singer, Olivia Newton-John, passed away peacefully on August 8 at the age of 73, surrounded by friends and family – and leaving behind a bright legacy. The star left quite a mark on Hollywood with her iconic role alongside John Travolta in the 1978 blockbuster musical, and charmed her way into the country and pop charts with hit songs throughout the 70s and early 80s. But the late star suffered a tragic event that saw the loss of her... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3188550/mystery-haunted-olivia-newton-john-until-end-grease-stars?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3188550/mystery-haunted-olivia-newton-john-until-end-grease-stars?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 11 Aug 2022 10:00:23 +0000 When US President Joe Biden handed out his first Presidential Medal of Freedom awards last week, he said “this is America” in reference to the diverse array of people to receive the nation’s highest civilian honour. In many respects he was correct, as the recipients were diverse in race, gender, age and sexual orientation. But, just as Biden’s promise to appoint a cabinet that “looks like America” fell short of inclusion for Asian-Americans, members of the community were also under-represented... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3185575/bidens-medal-freedom-picks-reminder-us-lack-regard-asian-americans?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3185575/bidens-medal-freedom-picks-reminder-us-lack-regard-asian-americans?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 18 Jul 2022 19:30:11 +0000 More than 90 women filed lawsuits on Wednesday against the FBI, accusing former agents at the agency of botching the sex abuse investigation into one-time USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, one of the law firms handling the case said. Olympic gymnastics gold medallists Simone Biles, Aly Raisman and McKayla Maroney were among the women who filed federal tort claims against the agency, seeking a total of more than US$1 billion, the California law firm of Manly, Stewart and Finaldi said in a... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3180947/us-olympians-and-dozens-other-women-sue-fbi-over?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3180947/us-olympians-and-dozens-other-women-sue-fbi-over?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Jun 2022 23:49:28 +0000 Naomi Osaka returns to Roland Garros looking to banish the memories of her withdrawal 12 months ago, but hampered by concerns over her clay-court form and fitness. The former world No 1 pulled out of last year’s French Open ahead of the second round, citing mental health issues. She had been threatened with expulsion and fined by organisers over her refusal to attend press conferences. Osaka then spent large parts of the remainder of the 2021 season off the court and has struggled this... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3178296/french-open-naomi-osaka-returns-paris-year-after-quitting-over-mental?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3178296/french-open-naomi-osaka-returns-paris-year-after-quitting-over-mental?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 19 May 2022 03:30:24 +0000 Mark Cavendish went from being “the best in the world to one of the worst overnight”, to one of the best again after years of struggling with illness and clinical depression. Just as the sport collectively prepared to raise a glass to his unparalleled road sprinting career, the 36-year-old miraculously equalled Eddy Merckx’s all-time record of 34 Tour de France stage wins last summer. The “Manx Missile” may even surpass the 46-year milestone should he earn a spot at Le Tour in July. But he wants... https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3170093/mark-cavendish-reflects-remarkable-tour-de-france-comeback?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3170093/mark-cavendish-reflects-remarkable-tour-de-france-comeback?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 13 Mar 2022 01:30:14 +0000 Olympic gold-medal gymnast Simone Biles just said “the easiest yes” to her NFL player boyfriend, Jonathan Owens, on Valentine’s Day! Her Instagram showed Owens popping the question on one knee and Biles reacting to her ring and her new fiancé. She captioned the post, “I can’t wait to spend forever and ever with you, you’re everything I dreamed of and more! Let’s get married, my fiancé …” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Simone Biles... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3167831/how-simone-biles-and-jonathan-owens-became-sports-cutest?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3167831/how-simone-biles-and-jonathan-owens-became-sports-cutest?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 21 Feb 2022 19:00:21 +0000 US broadcaster NBC has come under fire for what many viewers believed was insensitive commentary after American skier and gold medal favourite Mikaela Shiffrin failed to finish her first slalom run at the Beijing Winter Olympics – drawing parallels with the mental health problems suffered by gymnast Simone Biles at the Tokyo Games. “What a mistake. What a disappointment. This will live in infamy for the rest of time,” an announcer reportedly said after two-time Olympic gold medallist and... https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3166383/winter-olympics-viewers-slam-nbc-over-mikaela-shiffrin-commentary?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3166383/winter-olympics-viewers-slam-nbc-over-mikaela-shiffrin-commentary?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Feb 2022 08:39:49 +0000 Maren Lundby was the world’s best female ski jumper for three years, starting in 2018 when she won Olympic gold in South Korea. At the Beijing Games, the Norwegian had a chance to become the first two-time Olympic champion in her sport. Instead, she decided to skip the World Cup season and a trip to China to make her physical and mental health a priority. “I decided to not compete because I gained some weight,” Lundby said. “I feel like I can’t compete on the level I want to.” Over the past few... https://www.scmp.com/beijing-winter-olympics-2022/skiing/article/3164952/winter-olympics-fat-doesnt-fly-mentality-ski?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/beijing-winter-olympics-2022/skiing/article/3164952/winter-olympics-fat-doesnt-fly-mentality-ski?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 27 Jan 2022 12:15:23 +0000 Reigning Australian Open women’s singles champion Naomi Osaka is back to her physical and psychological best after a mental health-related hiatus from the sport, according to her personal trainer Yutaka Nakamura. After failing to defend her US Open title last year, the 24-year-old Japanese star tearfully announced post-event she had fallen out of love with the sport. The former world No 1 had been criticised after withdrawing from last year’s French Open having been fined for skipping media... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3163523/naomi-osaka-australian-open-champ-back-and-has-really-stepped-coach?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3163523/naomi-osaka-australian-open-champ-back-and-has-really-stepped-coach?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 15 Jan 2022 09:19:10 +0000