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Family feuds

Beckham family tensions put spotlight on celebrity trademark disputes

FILE PHOTO: Former football player David Beckham arrives with his family to the premiere of a Netflix documentary called 'Beckham' in London, Britain October 3, 2023. REUTERS/Maja Smiejkowska/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Former football player David Beckham arrives with his family to the premiere of a Netflix documentary called 'Beckham' in London, Britain October 3, 2023. REUTERS/Maja Smiejkowska/File Photo

The Beckhams are fighting. Here’s what’s going on

Brooklyn Beckham said that his parents have been controlling narratives in the press about his family and tried to “ruin” his relationship with his wife Nicola Peltz.
Brooklyn Beckham said that his parents have been controlling narratives in the press about his family and tried to “ruin” his relationship with his wife Nicola Peltz.

David Beckham says children are allowed to ‘make mistakes’, after son Brooklyn’s bombshell post

David Beckham's remarks came after Brooklyn said he did not want to reconcile with his parents after a family rift.
David Beckham's remarks came after Brooklyn said he did not want to reconcile with his parents after a family rift.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Sept 9, 2025

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou giving a speech prior to the vote of confidence at the French National Assembly in Paris.
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou giving a speech prior to the vote of confidence at the French National Assembly in Paris.

Real-life Succession ends: Lachlan Murdoch takes control of media empire and siblings take cash

Mr Rupert Murdoch (centre) flanked by his sons Lachlan (left) and James (right) at St Bride's church in central London.
Mr Rupert Murdoch (centre) flanked by his sons Lachlan (left) and James (right) at St Bride's church in central London.

Man who sued late mum’s estate gets 38% share of rent for Yishun coffee shop over two decades

The High Court said Mr Tia Oon Lai failed to prove that his father had gifted the lease to him and Madam Su in equal shares.
The High Court said Mr Tia Oon Lai failed to prove that his father had gifted the lease to him and Madam Su in equal shares.

Adidas, Puma family feud to be turned into TV series

The series will delve into one of the most fascinating fraternal blow-ups in corporate history.
The series will delve into one of the most fascinating fraternal blow-ups in corporate history.

Celeb hairstylist Addy Lee says he regrets knowing TV host Quan Yifeng and her daughter Eleanor Lee

Celebrity hairstylist Addy Lee (left) bought expensive gifts from luxury brands for local TV host Quan Yifeng and her daughter Eleanor Lee over the years
Celebrity hairstylist Addy Lee (left) bought expensive gifts from luxury brands for local TV host Quan Yifeng and her daughter Eleanor Lee over the years

Woman sues mother for evicting her; judge dismisses her claim of right to stay indefinitely

The Seafront On Meyer, a condominium in Meyer Road.
The Seafront On Meyer, a condominium in Meyer Road.

Man who harassed nurse during pandemic fined $3k after he caused ruckus at lion dance competition

On April 25, Cheang Eng Hock was fined $3,000 after he pleaded guilty to one count of mischief.
On April 25, Cheang Eng Hock was fined $3,000 after he pleaded guilty to one count of mischief.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.