Col Needham founded one of the world’s most influential entertainment websites, IMDb. Here, he reflects on cinematic obsessions, the moment Jeff Bezos changed his life, and how many movies he watches a year. Col Needham was just a British teenager with a head full of movie credits when he started compiling a list, in what […]
At peak, Labubu dolls weren’t just collectibles, they were emotional currency. Every social feed served unboxing after unboxing of pastel creatures with wide grins and rabbit-like ears. Blind-box drops emptied in minutes. On resale platforms, rare versions sold for thousands. Pop Mart’s IPO soared near US $1.8 billion, and its mid‑2024 revenue from “The Monsters” IP reached ¥6.3 billion (US $870 million). […]
Bearing the theme “Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us,” the winning images of the 2025 12th annual United Nations World Oceans Day Photo Competition are an ode to our ocean’s wonders and a call to not lose sight of them when determining their fate. The winning images of this photo contest were selected by an expert panel of judges from […]
Decadent degustations, golden hour cheeseboards, and five-star suites with ocean views – this former Schoolies haunt is suddenly all grown up. The last time I was in Terrigal was Schoolies Week, 1983. Back then it was Tooheys New and noisy nights at The Florida Hotel. Today, the Norfolk pines still line the beach – a […]
Winners include restaurants from Orvieto, Italy to Paris, France, from Miami Beach, Florida to Shanghai, China—all recognised as stunning, newly opened culinary venues. Honouring breathtaking locations worldwide, the Annual Prix Versailles has unveiled its World’s Most Beautiful Restaurants List for 2025, featuring 16 newly opened and reopened restaurants that have left an extraordinary impression. Announced each year […]
From San Francisco to Seoul, these 58 extraordinary watering holes serve up exceptional cocktails, stunning design and world-class service. Hotel bars have become destinations in their own right. The finest examples are familiar yet transporting, offering a welcome respite for weary travelers, a launching pad for an exciting night out or the elegance of a […]
From late-night Chinatown haunt to a polished new home at Crown Sydney, Golden Century’s second act brings the classics back with a luxury twist. But does the former Sydney institution, once adored by chefs around town, still have the same charm? When I first moved to Sydney in 2016, one of my most endearing memories […]
Australia has become a hotbed for innovative single malts. These five finalists for Best Australian Single Malt at the 2025 SFWSC show the category’s bold range. Tasting notes below. Over the past decade, Australia has emerged as a distinctive hub for innovative single malt whiskies. With more than 300 distilleries, the country has consistently earned […]
After more than a decade as an actor, the 31-year-old White Lotus star is finally having his day in the Hollywood sun. But acting isn’t the only thing on his mind—lucrative investments and a growing protein bar company are keeping his plate plenty full. Jet-lagged and hungry, Patrick Schwarzenegger eyes a craft services table stacked […]
Travelling with older children, including multi-generational travel with grandparents, is a growing sector in tourism. You may believe that once the kids are launched, that’s the end of the family vacation. Many parents use the empty nest to take bucket list trips that previously would have been too pricey or complicated with younger ones. And […]