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David Beckham

The latest news on David Beckham, former professional football player, including celebrity news and updates.

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2 May 1975

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Athlete

Sales of Labubu, the group’s flagship intellectual property, exceeded 100 million units last year. Photo: Xinhua

China’s private sector

China’s Pop Mart gains on earnings hopes as investors eye growth beyond Labubu

The toymaker’s stock gains as user growth, livestream sales and overseas expansion signal resilience despite softer consumer demand in China.

9 Feb 2026 - 4:29PM

Celebrity style

Nicola Peltz Beckham’s 6 top fashion collaborations

4 Feb 2026 - 6:01PM

Fame and celebrity

Brooklyn Beckham’s IG attack on parents spotlights celebrity name trademarks

27 Jan 2026 - 9:15PM

Wellness

Are Prenetics and David Beckham remaking the supplements game with IM8?

Developed by Hong Kong’s Prenetics and the former footballer, IM8 emphasises transparency and third-party testing with its 92‑ingredient formula.

26 Jan 2026 - 3:29PM

Fame and celebrity

Who is Nicola Peltz Beckham’s supportive former model mum, Claudia Heffner Peltz?

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham may be beefing with his parents Victoria and David, but what do we know about his mum-in-law, Claudia Heffner Peltz?

22 Jan 2026 - 4:11PM

Valentino Garavani

Meet Giancarlo Giammetti, long-time partner of the late Valentino Garavani

He co-founded the Valentino fashion house and rubbed shoulders with everyone from Princess Diana and Elton John to Anne Hathaway.

20 Jan 2026 - 12:35PM

Fame and celebrity

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham says ‘I do not want to reconcile with my family’

Oldest son of David and Victoria Beckham takes to social media to dish on feud with his celebrity parents.

21 Jan 2026 - 9:39AM

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham. Photo: Invision/AP

Health & Fitness

Bling meets gym: home fitness is becoming a fashion statement

Kim Kardashian has maxed out on state-of-the-art equipment, Khloé’s private gym resembles that of a luxury hotel, and Kourtney has her own Pilates studio.

6 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM

Timepieces

How dress watches have evolved and why they’re coming back

David Beckham, actors Oscar Isaac and Sebastian Stan, and F1’s George Russell are among the stars fronting campaigns for dress watches.

10 Dec 2025 - 7:00AM

Timepieces

November’s hottest watch moments, from awards to celebrity wrist candy

Victoria Beckham picked a special watch for Sir David Beckham’s knighting, and Chopard and Vacheron Constantin unveiled exciting new creations.

6 Dec 2025 - 2:00PM

Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Grand Complication High Jewellery – Moon Dust; Sir David Beckham is knighted while Lady Victoria Beckham sports a Patek Philippe haute joaillerie watch; GPHG announces winners in Geneva. Photos: Handout/Xinhua

Wellness

What are the best supplements? Expert advice on what works and what doesn’t

The demand for supplements is high and continues to grow, but it can be hard to know what to take. We asked doctors for their advice.

23 Nov 2025 - 7:15AM

Are supplements worth the hype? Experts weigh in on what is good for your health. Photo: Shutterstock

Fame and celebrity

Arise, Sir David: UK football star Beckham knighted by King Charles

The 50-year-old was honoured for his services to sport and charity, having partnered with Unicef for two decades.

5 Nov 2025 - 12:23PM

Australia

Man charged with stealing 43 Labubu dolls during Melbourne burglary spree

The highly valued limited-edition figures were allegedly stolen during a months-long crime spree at a shopping centre in central Melbourne.

22 Oct 2025 - 5:20PM

Fame and celebrity

Hermès levels up the ‘man purse’ trend – male stars love the Birkin and Kelly

Famous men are embracing their love of Hermès’ coveted bags, with A$AP Rocky, Marc Jacobs and others spotted with pieces from the maison.

24 Oct 2025 - 10:41AM

Timothée Chalamet with his orange Mini Kelly; Travis Scott with his Birkin Cargo HAC 40. Photos: Ulices Ramales; JosiahW/Backgrid

Victoria Beckham

Victoria Beckham’s 6 biggest Netflix docuseries bombshells

Posh Spice just released her self-titled Netflix docuseries – here are the biggest revelations about everyone from Mel B to Anna Wintour.

12 Oct 2025 - 6:00AM

British fashion designer Victoria Beckham just released her self-titled docuseries on Netflix. Photo: EPA

TV shows and streaming video

Victoria Beckham reveals journey from uncool kid to fashion designer on Netflix

The former Spice Girl’s three-part Netflix series traces her early life, pop career and reinvention as a fashion designer.

11 Oct 2025 - 7:15PM

NBA China games

Phoenix Suns shine in Macau as the NBA makes a star-studded return to China

Stars of stage, screen and sports among fans in a packed Venetian Arena treated to an evening of singing, dancing and sparkling basketball.

13 Oct 2025 - 9:04PM

English Premier League

England’s golden generation were ‘egotistical losers’, Steven Gerrard says

Former Liverpool captain says big things never happened because team could not connect and he hated being in England camp.

8 Oct 2025 - 11:35AM

Steven Gerrard (left), Wayne Rooney (centre) and Frank Lampard during and England training session in 2010. Photo: Action Images

Milan Fashion Week

15 stand-out celebrity looks at Milan Fashion Week

Stars descended upon Milan for fashion showcases: David Beckham was front row at Boss’ show, while BTS leader RM embodied casual chic at Bottega Veneta.

29 Sep 2025 - 3:30PM

Fame and celebrity

Not just Dua Lipa: 12 celebs who love yoga, from Jessica Alba to the Beckhams

Dua Lipa can do a headstand on a paddleboard, but these stars are great yogis too, from Matthew McConaughey to Gisele Bündchen.

2 Sep 2025 - 6:00AM

Celebrity style

Meet the celeb Labubu lovers – from BTS’ V to Lady Gaga and Dua Lipa

The Hong Kong dolls have become a must-have accessory for stars, who sport the furry creatures on their Hermès, Louis Vuitton and Goyard bags.

22 Aug 2025 - 4:55PM

Celebrities from Blackpink’s Lisa to Dua Lipa are fans of the quirky Labubu doll. Photos: @lalalalisa_m; @dualipa/Instagram

United States

Pop Mart targets mobile phones with mini Labubus as it aims to double sales

Pop Mart can easily double its 2025 sales to US$4.2 billion, as the company is poised to launch a mini version of its Labubu dolls next week, CEO says.

22 Aug 2025 - 8:44PMvideocam

Pop Mart’s founder and CEO Wang Ning with a mini Labubu plush toy during the company’s post-earnings press conference in Hong Kong on Wednesday. Photo: Handout

Victoria Beckham

Victoria Beckham on Ferraris, fashion, and her upcoming Netflix documentary

Thom Browne and Anna Wintour persuaded the former Spice Girl to show her latest collection in New York, and her brand is doing better than ever thanks to a canny pivot to make it more affordable.

22 Jul 2025 - 7:00PM

China exports

Labubu mania

Beijing-based Pop Mart has become the world’s most-valuable listed toy company on the back of demand for Labubu, a Nordic-like elf that has won fans around the world.

11 Jul 2025 - 10:47AM

Fame and celebrity

To Sir, with love: David Beckham ‘immensely proud’ to be given knighthood

The former England captain is being cited for services to sport and charity in the King’s Birthday Honours.

14 Jun 2025 - 2:36PM

David Beckham (right) shakes hands with Britain’s King Charles III (left) during the King’s Foundation Awards ceremony on Thursday. Photo: AFP

Luxury brands

Century of excellence: Loro Piana, the original quiet luxury brand, turns 100

Loro Piana’s attention to textile quality has won it fans across the globe, with even Hermès and Fendi relying on it for their raw materials; the house is now helmed by LVMH’s Frédéric Arnault.

18 Jul 2025 - 12:28PM

Succession actor and Loro Piana fan Jeremy Strong at the Cannes Film Festival in May. Photo: AP

King Charles III

Ex-England captain David Beckham to be awarded knighthood by King Charles: reports

The Sun newspaper says the former Manchester United star will take title of ‘Sir’ and his wife, Victoria, will be known as Lady Beckham.

6 Jun 2025 - 8:21PM

Consumers

Is Labubu the next Hello Kitty? Analysts debate Pop Mart’s limits

Labubu is a stunning success and a new Chinese cultural export, but can the company repeat its feats and rival Sanrio?

3 Jun 2025 - 7:46PM

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