People & Events

1. Whatever happened to 3 Hong Kong-raised women who became princesses after marrying into European royalty – Alexandra Manley, Marie-Chantal Miller and Alexandra Miller?

   Many young children grow up reading stories of the ordinary girl marrying a prince – but they are usually only in fairy tales. Well, we all know the fairy tale came true for Meghan Markle who married Prince Harry, but it also happened for three Hong Kong-raised women 25 years ago.Hong Kong was abuzz in the summer of 1995 as not one, but three Hong Kong women were engaged to European princes – Alexandra Manley, Marie-Chantal Miller and her younger sister Alexandra Miller.Alexandra Manley was…

2. Is Kanye West’s running for president tweet for real? But, Yeezy – it’s too late to appear on the ballot in 6 states …

   In case you were hiding under a rock, Kanye West has made good on his bravado and announced in a tweet his intention to run for president.Kanye West is worth US$1.3 billion – how does he like to spend his money?We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future. I am running for president of the United States ! #2020VISION— ye (@kanyewest) July 5, 2020But the hip-hop mogul may not have thought things through, given that it's too late for him…

3. Rain, Bae Doona, Gang Dong-won and 2 other Korean actors who learned English for roles in Hollywood

   Film experts say there is common ground among Korean talents who have appeared in American films and series: the ability to speak English fluently. Like many tackling a new language, these celebrities too had their fair share of struggles learning the language. Here are five K-drama veterans who committed themselves to study English.Gang Dong-wonGang Dong-won showcased his acting chops in Temptation of Wolves. He then starred in successful commercial films like Maundy Thursday, Voice of a…

4. Why Isha Ambani and Kiara Advani are BFFs – and how the Bollywood actress and heiress daughter of billionaire Mukesh weathered ups and downs over the years

   It’s easy to think Isha Ambani and Kiara Advani (real name Alia Advani) became friends because they hung out in the same circles – you know, the rich and glamorous life that surrounds Bollywood stars and billionaire heiresses. The truth, however, is that these girls have a solid friendship that spans decades.But as with all friendships, theirs has had a few bumps along the way. Being an actress, Kiara has opened up about her life and spoken about the hardships of being friends with the daughter…

5. K-pop’s LGBT and androgynous idols – from Amber Liu and Nu’est’s Ren to G-Dragon’s Vogue photo-shoot, these stars are challenging South Korean gender norms

   Most K-pop idols typically embody stereotypically primarily masculine or feminine traits, but thankfully this is changing to a more inclusive image. More stars are deviating from traditional gender classifications by adopting androgynous styles or openly embracing their LGBTQ+ identity.Who are the top idols challenging these gender norms? Here’s a list of who you need to know.STYLE LGBTQ+ Series: Queer voicesAmber LiuView this post on InstagramA post shared by Amber Liu 刘逸云 (@ajol_llama) on Jan…

6. From Queen Victoria to Meghan Markle: all you need to know about British royal wedding bouquets, and why each one carries a sprig of myrtle

   Few events inspire such a sense of romance and intrigue as British royal weddings. From the first-ever wedding broadcast of Princess Margaret and photographer Anthony Armstrong-Jones in 1960, to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s in 2018, the whole world watches in anticipation as royal brides walk down the aisle, past the magnificent wedding arch, hands clasping their bouquet of white blooms.Royal wedding flowers have interesting stories of their own too. STYLE finds out why every bouquet always…

7. Hollywood honours Parasite stars Cho Yeo-jeong, Park So-dam and Choi Woo-shik as the Oscars academy welcomes South Korean talent

   The cast and lead crew of director Bong Joon-ho’s Oscar-winning Parasite have been invited to join the US Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, according to the Hollywood film trade organisation.The academy announced on its website that it extended invitations to 819 artists and executives “who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures”.Will Oscar-winning Korean film Parasite be the next big miniseries?Choi Woo-shik, Jang Hye-jin, Cho Yeo-jeong,…

8. Who is Jennifer Gates, daughter of Melinda and Bill Gates – and does having a mega rich dad make life easy for her?

   Jennifer Gates, the eldest daughter of billionaires Bill and Melinda Gates, recently gave an interview in Sidelines Magazine where she discussed her upbringing.“I was born into a huge situation of privilege,” she told the publication, “and I think it's about using those opportunities and learning from them to find things that I'm passionate about and hopefully make the world a little bit of a better place.”Here's what the life of the Microsoft co-founder's oldest daughter is like.View this post…

9. Unpacking that Kanye West and Elon Musk bromance pic – a lot of orange, swagger and Yeezy … but no social distancing or face masks

   Kanye West has been back on social media again, and notably, he shared a photo of his long-time friend, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.On Wednesday (July 1), West tweeted a photo of himself and Musk with the caption, “When you go to your boy’s house and you're both wearing orange,” followed by the orange emoji.When you go to your boys house and you’re both wearing orange pic.twitter.com/IyPOdEKaVY— ye (@kanyewest) July 1, 2020The photo gives us a lot to unpack, including:A rare peek inside one…

10. What will Donald Trump’s daughter Tiffany do next? Now a law graduate, is Ivanka’s half-sister the lawyer he will finally trust?

    Back in 2011, a teenage Tiffany Trump released a pop song, Like a Bird, and said she was considering music as a career. But in May this year, the now-26-year-old she graduated from Washington’s Georgetown Law School and it looks like she could be heading for the White House. What an turnaround – so what can we expect from this unfolding enigma next?Campaign adviserView this post on InstagramA post shared by Tiffany Ariana Trump (@tiffanytrump) on Nov 6, 2016 at 10:03am PSTThe fourth child of…