Posts by Nathan Pine
The Throwback “School Shoe” Trend Is Making Office Dressing Way More Fun
In 2026, school shoes are no longer confined to study halls—they’re a defining office shoe trend. Loafers, buckled Mary Janes, derbies, and oxfords are being reimagined in elevated materials, unexpected colors, and modern silhouettes that feel both classic and cool. The result? A footwear category that bridges comfort and a sleek fit seamlessly. The styling…
Read MoreOCBC favours special dividends over buybacks for excess capital, says new CEO
[SINGAPORE] If there is excess capital to be returned, OCBC’s preference would be to do so through a special dividend rather than a share buyback scheme, group chief executive officer Tan Teck Long said on Wednesday (Feb 25). “I think a special dividend actually rewards our shareholders in a broader way… we really want to…
Read MoreNAACP Image Awards: Cardi B, Kendrick Lamar, ‘Sinners’ Music, Don Lemon Among Night 2 Double Winners
Cardi B and Kendrick Lamar were named Outstanding Female Artist and Outstanding Male Artist, respectively, on the second night of winners at the NAACP Image Awards. Wednesday’s pre-ceremony highlighted the music and podcast categories, after Monday’s event focused on literary and creator categories. Thursday’s pre-show will spotlight the non-televised film, TV and writing categories. Together,…
Read MoreEuropean shares close higher but trade uncertainty lingers
Published Wed, Feb 25, 2026 · 05:54 AM EUROPEAN shares rose against a backdrop of broader market gains on Tuesday, tracking increased risk appetite on Wall Street, although investors awaited clarity on US trade policy after last week’s strike down of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index reversed earlier declines to close 0.2 per…
Read MoreSharon Osbourne Details “Very Complex” Relationship With Ozzy Osbourne’s Ex-Wife, Older Kids
Louis Osbourne & Jessica Osbourne Ozzy’s oldest kids from his marriage to Thelma admittedly didn’t spend a lot of time with the rocker, who was often away on tour. “My recollection from my childhood with dad is that he’d be away for very long periods of time, and there’d always be a period of adjustment…
Read MoreGoalhanger Boss Tony Pastor Says “Millions” Of Young People Tuning Into Podcasts: “No TV Commissioner Would Dream Of This”
Goalhanger co-founder Tony Pastor has claimed young people are connecting with podcasts that “no commissioner at a TV station in the UK would dream of commissioning.” In a keynote talk at MIP London last night, Pastor outlined the case for Goalhanger’s podcast-first model, and said there was a “massive cause for optimism” in the space.…
Read MoreCrypto.com says it won conditional approval for US bank charter
Becoming trust banks does not allow the firms to act as traditional Main Street institutions Published Tue, Feb 24, 2026 · 07:54 AM [NEW YORK] Crypto.com said that it received conditional approval for a national trust bank charter in the US, paving the way for the digital-asset exchange to offer its crypto services as a…
Read MoreHilary Swank Shares Rare Photo of Her Son Ohm, 2, During Skiing Trip
Hilary Swank Shares Rare Look at One Of Her Twins During Relatable Family Travel Day Hilary Swank is hitting the slopes with the sweetest plus one. The Million Dollar Baby actress shared a rare glimpse into her private world with her and husband Philip Schneider’s 2-year-old twins Ohm and Aya during a mother-son outing. “Had…
Read MoreActors Union Boycotts BBC Charter Renewal Survey Over AI & “Airbrushing Workforce” Concerns
EXCLUSIVE: The UK actors union is encouraging all members to boycott the BBC‘s charter renewal survey due to concerns over its use of artificial intelligence and an “airbrushing” of the workforce. Equity, which has called the survey “unfit for purpose in either detail or scope,” said it was unhappy that public responses to the survey…
Read MoreSingapore’s STI up, Apac stocks largely gain after Trump raises new global tariffs to 15%
The new tariffs can be as high as 15 per cent and can last 150 days without congressional approval [SINGAPORE] Markets in Asia-Pacific largely shrugged off US President Donald Trump’s latest decision to increase global tariffs to 15 per cent from 10 per cent, in response to the US Supreme Court ruling that his previous…
Read MoreBAFTA Film Awards: ‘Avatar: Fire And Ash’ Wins Best Special Visual Effects
The BAFTA Film Awards winners are being unveiled at a ceremony on Sunday in London. One Battle After Another and Sinners are among the favorites on the night, with 14 and 13 nominations, respectively. British features, including Hamnet and I Swear, are also hoping to take home a coveted bronze mask. Special awards will also…
Read MoreAstrologer Aliza Kelly Says You Should Circle Your Calendars for These Unprecedented 2026 Events
Why Astrologer Aliza Kelly Says You Should Brace for This “Deeply Unprecedented” February Event Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are? Not with astrologer Aliza Kelly on our speed dial. Moments into her exclusive interview with E! News, the spiritual expert explained why she had been eyeing 2026 for quite some time,…
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