https://www.scmp.com/rss/521499/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Jeff Yeung Jeff Yeung When you’re already the best bar in the world, where do you go next? To the Oscars, of course. Several weeks ago, Bar Leone’s founder, Lorenzo Antinori, took to Instagram in a sharp tuxedo to announce that he and his bar had been picked to pour libations at the Governors Ball, otherwise known as the official Oscars after-party. Now back in town after the event, Antinori was finally able to let loose about what was undeniably a career high point for the self-professed film buff. “It was... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3348824/bar-leones-lorenzo-antinori-meeting-hollywood-stars-oscars-after-party?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3348824/bar-leones-lorenzo-antinori-meeting-hollywood-stars-oscars-after-party?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:15:07 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng The watch world is waiting with bated breath for Watches & Wonders in April, but March was not short on high horology highlights. At the Oscars, stars stepped out in stunning pieces, from Zendaya wearing Rolex to Ryan Coogler flashing a Cartier watch. Grand Seiko named a new, almost inevitable ambassador, Tag Heuer picked its new CEO, and even the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève’s (GPHG) jury sees itself under new management. Independent brands shone this month, with pieces from black-and-gold... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348151/5-watch-moments-march-2026-zendayas-rolex-oscars-tag-heuers-new-boss?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348151/5-watch-moments-march-2026-zendayas-rolex-oscars-tag-heuers-new-boss?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:00:20 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Michael B. Jordan took home his first Oscar at the 98th Academy Awards. Winning best actor for his dual role as twin brothers Elijah “Smoke” and Elias “Stack” Moore in Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, the 39-year-old beat out strong contenders like Timothée Chalamet, Ethan Hawke, Wagner Moura and Leonardo DiCaprio. Jordan is the sixth Black male actor to win in the best actor category and paid homage to them in his acceptance speech. “I stand here because of the people that came before me: Sidney... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3346734/meet-oscar-winner-michael-b-jordans-supportive-parents-donna-and-michael-jordan?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3346734/meet-oscar-winner-michael-b-jordans-supportive-parents-donna-and-michael-jordan?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:15:03 +0000 Reuters,Agence France-Presse Reuters,Agence France-Presse Hollywood’s best and brightest stars on Sunday hit the red carpet for the 98th Academy Awards, the movie industry’s biggest night. Among the most closely watched arrivals were the best actress nominees. Rose Byrne wore a black Dior strapless gown with a flared hem and floral embellishments, topped off with an asymmetrical necklace. Emma Stone stunned in a ‌form-fitting liquid silver Louis Vuitton dress and bouncy bob. Jessie Buckley opted for a pop of colour in an off-the-shoulder red and pink... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3346698/what-did-stars-wear-oscars-2026-timothee-chalamet-jessie-buckley-michael-b-jordan-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3346698/what-did-stars-wear-oscars-2026-timothee-chalamet-jessie-buckley-michael-b-jordan-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Mar 2026 02:28:09 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa The 98th Academy Awards will take place on March 16 this year, honouring the film industry’s finest stars and films from the past 12 months. As we wait for the event, Hollywood has announced the award nominees. Ryan Coogler’s Michael B. Jordan-led vampire horror film Sinners leads the way with a record 16 nominations. One Battle After Another comes a close second with 13 nominations, followed by Marty Supreme, Frankenstein, Sentimental Value and Hamnet. Timothée Chalamet, 30 – who’s competing... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3346444/6-youngest-ever-actors-win-oscar-anna-paquin-timothy-hutton?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3346444/6-youngest-ever-actors-win-oscar-anna-paquin-timothy-hutton?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:00:10 +0000 Reuters Reuters Top names in ⁠Hollywood will gather on March 15 to hand out the ⁠annual Academy Awards at a red-carpet ceremony brimming with drama in the major races. One Battle After Another, starring Leonardo DiCaprio as a one-time political radical now parenting a teenager, was seen as the front runner for the coveted best picture prize after stacking up trophy after trophy at recent ceremonies. The vampire story Sinners, a celebration of blues music ‌and black culture in the segregation-era US South, made... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3346481/sinners-against-one-battle-after-another-best-picture-academy-awards?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3346481/sinners-against-one-battle-after-another-best-picture-academy-awards?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:15:07 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press The British Academy Film Awards and BBC apologised on Monday for a racial slur that was broadcast during Sunday’s show while two stars of the film Sinners were on stage. The Tourette syndrome campaigner who shouted the slur said he was “deeply mortified” and what he said was “not a reflection of my personal beliefs”. The highly offensive word could be heard as Sinners stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo, who are both black, were presenting the award for best visual effects during Sunday’s... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3344384/bbc-and-tourettes-advocate-apologise-sinners-stars-racial-slur-during-baftas?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3344384/bbc-and-tourettes-advocate-apologise-sinners-stars-racial-slur-during-baftas?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:48:03 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng The year is off to a running start for the world of high horology. LVMH, as always, kicks things off with a monumental LVMH Watch Week featuring nine brands and their stellar releases. Meanwhile, corporate moves abounded as Frederique Constant was named official timekeeper for Pro Padel League, and Richemont shook hands with the Damiani Group for the latter to acquire Baume et Mercier. Major releases include “reverse panda” Omega Speedmaster models and a Russian watch with a wood case operated... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3341806/5-biggest-watch-moments-january-2026-new-omega-models-lvmh-watch-week?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3341806/5-biggest-watch-moments-january-2026-new-omega-models-lvmh-watch-week?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 31 Jan 2026 06:00:13 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press Ryan Coogler’s blues-steeped vampire epic Sinners led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards on Thursday, setting a record for the most in Oscar history. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences voters showered Sinners with more nominations than they had ever bestowed before, breaking the 14-nomination mark set by All About Eve, Titanic and La La Land. Along with best picture, Coogler was nominated for best director and best screnplay, and double-duty star Michael B. Jordan... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3340894/sinners-breaks-all-time-oscars-record-16-nominations?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3340894/sinners-breaks-all-time-oscars-record-16-nominations?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:43:16 +0000 Carla Thomas Carla Thomas Michael B. Jordan, 38, is no stranger to transformation, whether he’s bulking up to play a champion boxer in Creed, tapping into his villainous side for Black Panther, or shape-shifting into a blues-loving vampire in this summer’s surprise hit, Sinners. It’s almost hard to believe that the same actor who played the baby-faced kid-turned-drug-dealer Wallace in HBO’s The Wire has become one of Hollywood’s most bankable leading men. But it’s not just his acting that’s evolved – his sense of style... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3321221/michael-b-jordans-luxury-watch-collection-rolex-and-tiffany-co-richard-mille?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3321221/michael-b-jordans-luxury-watch-collection-rolex-and-tiffany-co-richard-mille?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 10 Aug 2025 10:00:11 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa It’s official: Jude Bellingham and Ashlyn Castro are an item. On April 22, Castro and Bellingham’s mum, Denise, stood together in the stands of Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu Stadium as they cheered on the 21-year-old footballer. The appearance comes after reports of a frosty relationship between the two women in Bellingham’s life, and just a few months after Castro and Bellingham went public with their romance in February. But what do we know about 27-year-old Ashlyn Castro? Read on to find... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3310346/meet-real-madrid-star-jude-bellinghams-gf-ashlyn-castro-la-influencer-followed-nick-cannon-and-rob?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3310346/meet-real-madrid-star-jude-bellinghams-gf-ashlyn-castro-la-influencer-followed-nick-cannon-and-rob?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 14 May 2025 22:00:14 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Forty-five years after its creation, the Polo – the emblematic model of Swiss watch brand Piaget – is still one of the most highly sought-after watches on the planet. Hallmarked by its cushion-shaped dial, rounded case and integrated bracelet with hand-assembled links, the now-iconic design is the brainchild of Yves G. Piaget, the fourth generation of the watchmaking house, and was an instant hit with collectors upon its 1979 debut. A dazzling homage to Yves Piaget’s love of the equestrian... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3261955/classic-luxury-watches-revived-gen-z-timepiece-enthusiasts-piagets-polo-loved-bond-girl-ursula?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3261955/classic-luxury-watches-revived-gen-z-timepiece-enthusiasts-piagets-polo-loved-bond-girl-ursula?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 09 May 2024 04:00:32 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Nothing comes between Jeremy Allen White and his Calvins. In early January, the American fashion brand Calvin Klein unveiled a video on Instagram featuring White, 32, making his way up to a rooftop in New York City as he casually slips off his tank top and shimmies out of his pants to reveal Calvin Klein’s classic briefs and a surprisingly chiselled body. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Calvin Klein (@calvinklein) White’s toned muscles and abs... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3248471/5-hottest-male-led-calvin-klein-campaigns-ever-bears-jeremy-allen-white-broke-internet-his-underwear?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3248471/5-hottest-male-led-calvin-klein-campaigns-ever-bears-jeremy-allen-white-broke-internet-his-underwear?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 15 Jan 2024 22:00:34 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Just this weekend, Creed actor Michael B. Jordan was involved in a dangerous collision when he slammed his Ferrari into a parked car in Los Angeles. Luckily the actor walked away unharmed. Over the years, there have been numerous other celebrity car accidents. From minor fender benders to potentially fatal incidents, here are five stars who had luck on their side and emerged unscathed from a car crash. 1. Michael B. Jordan Michael B Jordan's $430,000 Ferrari is DESTROYED in horror crash outside... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3244383/5-celebrities-who-walked-away-car-crashes-2023-and-earlier-cristiano-ronaldo-and-michael-b-jordan?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3244383/5-celebrities-who-walked-away-car-crashes-2023-and-earlier-cristiano-ronaldo-and-michael-b-jordan?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 10 Dec 2023 21:00:09 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Michael B. Jordan, the lead actor of new film Creed III, has sent social media users into a frenzy with his most recent designer get-ups. Over a relatively short period, the star has become a bona fide style icon thanks in part to his fashion stylist of three years, Jason Bolden, of JSN Studio. From Chanel to Versace, here is a look at some of the suave dresser’s most attention-grabbing moments of 2023 so far. At the Creed III photo call in Paris in February, the actor wowed onlookers in an... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/fashion/article/3215091/5-fashion-looks-creed-iii-actor-and-style-icon-michael-b-jordan-chanel-drip-versace-cool?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/fashion/article/3215091/5-fashion-looks-creed-iii-actor-and-style-icon-michael-b-jordan-chanel-drip-versace-cool?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Mar 2023 11:15:11 +0000 Tribune News Service Tribune News Service The violent grudge match is over. Adonis Creed, son of former heavyweight champion Apollo Creed, has defeated Viktor Drago, the son of the Russian boxer Ivan Drago – who killed Apollo in the ring almost 40 years ago. Rocky Balboa, who trained Creed for the bout, regards his fighter with pride and admiration, reaching for a fist-glove bump. As the retired “Italian Stallion” assures the offspring of his former rival in this climactic moment from Creed II, the eighth instalment in the venerable... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3212173/isnt-rocky-how-creed-iii-michael-b-jordan-took-sylvester-stallones-legendary-franchise-and-put-his?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3212173/isnt-rocky-how-creed-iii-michael-b-jordan-took-sylvester-stallones-legendary-franchise-and-put-his?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 04 Mar 2023 10:15:14 +0000 Faye Bradley Faye Bradley So-called “nepotism babies” are all the rage this year … and in some cases we mean that literally. Many TikTokkers have been up in arms at the sheer number of celebrities that seem to fall into the category, enraged at the head starts they’ve been given on the path to (even more) fame and fortune. The nepotism baby hashtag kicked off recently when netizens learned how some of their favourite up-and-coming actors and models leveraged the wealth and connections they were born into via famous... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3202129/who-steve-harveys-stunning-model-daughter-lori-harvey-shes-worked-chanel-dated-michael-b-jordan-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3202129/who-steve-harveys-stunning-model-daughter-lori-harvey-shes-worked-chanel-dated-michael-b-jordan-and?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 05 Dec 2022 16:10:10 +0000