Beverly Hills: the Hollywood-era enclave shaping luxury branding, real estate, and cultural prestige in Southern California.
The Guardian, New York Post, and The Guardian report on Michael Phillips, who describes himself as having the world’s smallest penis. A Beverly Hills surgeon offered a free enlargement procedure, prompting Phillips to launch a GoFundMe. He later pulled the page after learning about risks, while a separate offer for injection-based treatment is being explored.
A sweeping heat dome has kept tens of millions under heat alerts from the Midwest to the East Coast. Overnight temperatures are failing to cool, heightening health risks and straining power grids. El Niño is intensifying the heat, and cooling centers, water, and hydration remain critical.
A new documentary uses archival Wham! footage to examine the 1985 China tour, its tensions with director Lindsay Anderson, and the broader cultural moment as China opened to the West. Ridgeley and Michael are featured, with new interviews and unseen material that cast their trip in a provocative light.
The Monaco Grand Prix penalties for pit-lane speeding have been overturned, restoring a podium to Gasly’s rivals and altering the final standings. The Court of Appeal has ruled that prior penalties were applied due to a timekeeping error, affecting several drivers and prompting fresh controversy as Briatore accuses a judge of bias.
Vogue World has highlighted Italian craftsmanship and global creativity in fashion week events. Gigi Hadid opened Milan Fashion Week’s Vogue World, while Burberry showcased wearability in London and Fendi/Dior campaigns drew cinema-inspired attention. The events feature top models, designers, and performances that connect haute couture with mass-market appeal, setting a tone for the season.
The Menendez brothers have had their parole hearings moved up from August 2028 to March 2027, and then possibly earlier again under California rules. They were convicted in 1996 for the murders of Jose and Kitty Menendez and resentenced in 2025 to 50 years to life, making them eligible for parole. Their case has drawn renewed attention as hearings accelerate and their rehabilitation work is cited by family.
A series of luxury hotels are marketing wellness-forward accommodations and programs, from wellness floors and heated rooms to curated nutrition and sleep-focused amenities. The trend reflects a shift toward holistic health as a key differentiator for premium stays.