December 2024
ASX slips; Gold miners’ silver lining; China’s new stealth aircraft
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
David Beckham lands $58m payday with enduring brand
The former soccer star continues to secure healthy profits from his name more than a decade after retiring from the professional game.
October 2024
At home with Plum Sykes, the author who skewers the rich and famous
The satire in the writer’s novels about wealthy and glamorous women is all the sharper for being written by an insider.
April 2024
Firm’s $14b closure; Crown Sydney’s win; the Dalio dilemma
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
How the Spice Girls look so good at 50
The group were glowing at Victoria Beckham’s birthday party – here’s how they achieve their youthful look.
David Beckham sues Mark Wahlberg over $16.3m loss in F45 gym brand
The British soccer legend agreed to promote the Aussie brand after his Hollywood neighbour bought into the company. But the deal has descended into lawsuits.
Why Millennials are spending thousands on children’s parties
Parents from Generation Y are spending a lot of money on their children’s parties despite the cost of living crisis.
March 2024
Returning to live in London after 20 years, here’s what I learnt
After two decades away, this journalist discovers a city that still has an undeniable buzz – yet in other ways it’s grinding to a halt.
February 2024
Messi apologises again after China’s wrath over no show
The Inter Miami star said his decision to sit on the sidelines rather than play in a match in Hong Kong this month was not political.
October 2023
‘Gifted icon’: Tributes flow for soccer giant Bobby Charlton
The Manchester United legend, who survived a plane crash that killed teammates, was known as a gentleman of the game and perhaps England’s greatest player.
Nine things you might have missed in the Beckham documentary
You will watch it all, even if you don’t want to, and especially if you make a show of telling people you won’t.
August 2023
Women’s soccer is just starting to roar
England and Spain are home to the two richest soccer leagues. From a business and marketing perspective, it was the dream Women’s World Cup final.
April 2023
New owner of Billabong, Quiksilver plans for regional break-up
Authentic Brands Group will expand Boardriders branded shop-in-shops, retail stores, e-commerce and wholesale distribution as well as establish an online marketplace.
Big names back US group buying Billabong and Quiksilver parent
BlackRock, Shaquille O’Neal and David Beckham are among the powerful shareholders behind US giant Authentic Brands Group, which is poised to buy Boardriders.
April 2022
Nelson Peltz eyes Janus Henderson, Beckhams tie-up
Nelson Peltz’s Trian Partners has disclosed an 18.9 per cent ownership interest in Janus Henderson, as daughter Nicola prepares to wed Brooklyn Beckham next weekend.
December 2021
Pools are outdated. The rich are building swimming ponds in 2022.
Ed Sheeran has one and so do the Beckhams, signalling that next year will be all about your own clean, green lake – if you have a spare $280,000.
June 2021
England sheds agonising history by knocking out Germany
England is finally unburdened by the weight of its record against the Germans. This was a day more reminiscent of the 1966 World Cup final win over them on the same site.
November 2019
Designers switch to gender neutral jewellery
For him or for her? In a sign of the times, jewellery houses are now creating pieces without gender in mind at all.