Ariana Grande's love life has come full circle: after a decade apart, she and her former backup dancer Ricky Alvarez are officially back together, confirmed by TMZ in July 2026 following weeks of reunion speculation. What's more, Grande shared photos of them together on Instagram this week. Who is Ricky Alvarez? Richard "Ricky" Alvarez, 35, was born July 13, 1991, in San Diego, to parents Sylvia and John Alvarez, and has a sister, Ryann, according to the Ariana Grande Wiki.

Isabella Damon, 20, is stepping into her own spotlight — and, notably, not the one her father built his career in. Born June 11, 2006, she's the eldest of Matt Damon and wife Luciana Barroso's three biological daughters, with younger sisters Gia, 17, and Stella, 15, and an older stepsister, Alexia Barroso, 27, whom Damon adopted shortly after marrying Luciana in 2005. She just signed with IMG Models Page Six first reported the signing on August 10, and IMG's own New York dire

LONDON All images are courtesy of Pan Pacific London. There was a time when staycations became the holiday of choice. During the pandemic, checking into a luxury hotel a few miles from home felt wonderfully indulgent. Since then, I've usually chosen airports over hotel lobbies. But one Sunday night at Pan Pacific London reminded me that sometimes the best way to reset for the week ahead isn't boarding a plane, it's checking into the right hotel, right on your doorstep. I've

Halle Berry turns 60 today, and she has spent the better part of the last year making sure everyone knows she isn't dreading it. The Oscar winner rang in the milestone early from Fiji, and looks as amazing as ever. Here's what that looks like in practice — from her trainer-approved workouts to hormone therapy. The Workout: "Movement As Medicine" Berry has trained with celebrity coach Peter Lee Thomas for years, and by his own account she has the discipline of someone a third

Summer doesn't ask for much — a good dress, a way to protect your hair from the sun you're chasing, and a skincare routine that can keep up with sweat, salt water, and the occasional overnight flight. This year's edit leans into that simplicity: breezy silhouettes in powder blue and black-and-white, hoops and hammered gold that do the talking, and a haircare-meets-skincare lineup built for humidity, chlorine, and everything else the season throws at you. My Mum Made It: Cheri

INTERVIEW As a Hong Kong-based mum and frequent traveller, I’ve been lucky enough to stay at some beautiful hotels around the world. Here are five memorable stays that have stayed with me, from a honeymoon in the Maldives to family getaways in Shenzhen and staycations closer to home. All images courtesy of @JessJann. Joali, Maldives Joali was such an amazing resort! We went for our honeymoon, and it was my first day in the Maldives. The weather was gorgeous and it honestly wa

PARTNER CONTENT You land in a city where you know nobody, the room is not ready until three, and the afternoon is empty. Within an hour of opening an app, the shape of the next fortnight is set. Matches arrive slowly, conversations stall on scheduling, and a good share of the profiles that surface belong to people who have no interest in someone leaving on Sunday. The distance between how these platforms behave at home and how they behave on a two-week trip is wide enough to

PARTNER CONTENT Thinning hair doesn't happen overnight. Neither does regrowing it. If you've recently added a hair growth oil to your routine and you're still waiting for results, weeks in, nothing visible, you're not alone. Most people expect a difference within a few weeks and get genuinely frustrated when nothing seems to shift. Here's the thing: hair grows slowly by biology, not by brand failure. Knowing how long hair growth oil takes to show results on thinning hair mean

HONG KONG I'd heard genuinely amazing things about Zeva Hair Spa for a while before I finally booked in this summer. Zeva has been operating since 2017 and positions itself as Hong Kong's foremost destination for holistic hair and scalp wellness. What sets Zeva apart on paper is trichology: the clinical study of the hair and scalp, as opposed to purely cosmetic hairdressing. Its team is built around IAT-certified trichologists, a credential that specifically trains practition

Once a former British military camp, Sai Ying Pun has undergone a remarkable transformation over the years, emerging as one of the trendiest ‘hoods in Hong Kong and a haven for food enthusiasts. This charming district seamlessly blends traditional Chinese dried seafood stores, wet markets brimming with fresh produce and buildings from a bygone era with cool artsy boutiques, cute cafes, and bustling restaurants. Read on as we share the best eateries in this vibrant little neig

Formula 1 fans got a major off-track headline this week: Mercedes driver George Russell is engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Carmen Montero Mundt, after six years together. Who Is Carmen Montero Mundt? Montero Mundt, 28, is Spanish-born and moved to London at 18 to pursue higher education, earning a degree in business management and finance from the University of Westminster. Despite becoming a familiar presence in the Formula 1 paddock over the years, she has maintained a

A Malaysian royal wedding drew global attention this week after Princess Ilyana of Pahang married British racing driver Christopher Lionel Froggatt in a lavish, multi-day ceremony in Kuala Lumpur. Image courtesy of @azamneurmaya/Instagram Who Is Princess Ilyana? Tengku Puteri Ilyana Alia, 29, is the daughter of Sultan Abdullah of Pahang, one of Malaysia's nine hereditary royal families, and Julia Rais, a former actress. Malaysia's monarchy rotates among these nine royal house

Homer Gere has spent most of his life out of the spotlight by design — but 2026 has turned into the year that changes, with two major television roles landing back to back and a surname that's impossible to separate from Hollywood history. Who Is Homer Gere? Homer James Jigme Gere was born on February 6, 2000, in New York City, the son of actor Richard Gere and actress Carey Lowell, best known for her role as Pam Bouvier in the 1989 James Bond film Licence to Kill and as ADA

Tallulah Willis, the youngest daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, is officially married. She wed musician Justin Acee on Saturday, August 8, 2026, in an intimate ceremony in Sun Valley, Idaho — capping off a relationship that began in early 2023. Who Is Justin Acee? Acee is a musician originally from Buffalo, New York, where he was exposed to music from a young age. Before his relationship with Willis brought him further into the public eye, he played drums for the Buffa

Among the ensemble cast of FX and Hulu's The Shards, one name comes from a slightly different lane than the rest of the group — Hayes Warner, a rising pop singer stepping in front of the camera for the very first time. Who Is Hayes Warner? Warner is an American singer and now actress, born and raised in New York City and currently based in Los Angeles. She built her name in music first, breaking out in 2024 with a run of streaming hits including "Predator," "Zip," and "Oh!,"

Kaia Gerber has a new project out in the world, and it's arguably her biggest acting showcase yet. The Shards, an FX and Hulu teen thriller series created by Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis, premiered on August 5, 2026, adapting Ellis's semi-autobiographical novel of the same name. Set in Los Angeles in 1981, the series follows a group of privileged high schoolers at an elite prep school as they navigate identity, obsession, and a darker undercurrent lurking beneath their s

Summer's back, and the water is calling. There's no better excuse to invest in a new swim piece — whether you're after something comfort-first for long days by the pool or a little sultrier for evening cocktails at the beach club. We've rounded up the Hong Kong labels and international brands (that ship to Hong Kong) worth splashing out on this season. This article was last updated on August 11, 2026. WISKII Active WISKII has built a loyal following on activewear that perform

HONG KONG Hong Kong sleep brand Hush Home has introduced the Hush Duo Mattress™, an 11-inch hybrid design built to solve one of the most common complaints among couples who share a bed: two people rarely want the same firmness. Body type, sleep position, and support needs vary enormously from person to person, and a standard mattress only ever offers one fixed feel — which usually means one partner is quietly compromising every night. Hush Home spent time developing Hush Duo

HONG KONG In a city obsessed with what’s next, Amigo has remained steadfast in its devotion to old-world hospitality, formal service, and timeless Franco-European classics. Today, that legacy is overseen by Director Alan Young, who sees his role not as rewriting the restaurant’s story, but protecting the spirit that made it iconic in the first place. We chat with Young on preserving tradition in a rapidly changing city, the emotional weight of leading a beloved institution, a

LONDON There are luxury hotels, and then there is The Peninsula. Having spent many years living in Hong Kong, The Peninsula has always held a special place in my heart. So, when my daughter and I visited The Peninsula London for an evening of drinks and dinner, we couldn't have been more excited. Image courtesy of The Peninsula London Cocktails Above the City at Brooklands Bar We began our evening at Brooklands Bar on the eighth floor. Even getting there feels special, thanks