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Netflix releases trailer for ‘Scott Pilgrim’ anime series adaptation
Netflix has released the first trailer for their anime adaptation of Bryan Lee O’Malley’s “Scott Pilgrim.” About ...
Journalist Michelle Li throws first pitch at St. Louis Cardinals’ 1st AAPI Heritage Night
Missouri news anchor Michelle Li threw the first pitch at the St. Louis Cardinals’ first-ever Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) H...
Look: First images of new Studio Ghibli film ‘The Boy and the Heron’
The first images from Studio Ghibli’s mysterious new film “The Boy and the Heron” have finally been shared online. Photos ...
Sex offender arrested for threatening to ‘shoot and bomb’ Muslims at California park
A registered sex offender has been arrested after allegedly threatening Muslims at a California park over the weekend. What happened: The in...
LA Dodgers sign top Korean high school pitching prospect Jang Hyun-seok
The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed South Korean high school pitching prospect Jang Hyun-seok. The signing: Jang’s agency, Leeco Sport...
Coalition of Asian American Student Organizations denounces SCOTUS affirmative action ruling in letter
The Coalition of Asian American Student Organizations (CAASO) released a letter expressing its opposition to the Supreme Court’s decis...
‘Masterchef’ contestant wows judge with the ‘smelliest’ Vietnamese dish
“Masterchef Australia” contestant Tommy Pham wowed the judges with bún mắm, a traditional Vietnamese dish known for its pungent ...
Dwayne Johnson surprises young fan battling bone cancer with in-person lunch
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson made a surprise visit to a young fan who is fighting a rare bone cancer. What happened: In a video pos...
Utah’s largest Asian grocer ordered to pay $525,000 for violating labor laws
Utah’s largest Asian grocer was ordered to pay $525,000 in back wages, penalties and damages as a result of a U.S. Department of Labor...
Japanese pop star Shinjiro Atae comes out as gay during Tokyo performance
J-pop idol Shinjiro Atae came out as gay during a performance in central Tokyo. Coming out: In his first performance since taking a nearly t...
South Korea’s Casey Phair becomes youngest player in World Cup history
Casey Phair, a 16-year-old from New Jersey, has made history as the youngest player in FIFA Women’s World Cup history. Making history:...
‘Invincible’ Season 2 gets official trailer, release date
Season 2 of “Invincible” finally has an official trailer — and a release date. Announcement: Prime Video unveiled the new traile...
New quarter design honors former US representative Patsy Mink
A new quarter design featuring Patsy Mink, the first woman of color and the first Asian-American woman elected to Congress, has been release...
Japan’s Women’s World Cup team cleans stadium, leaves note after opening victory
Japan has continued its tradition of cleaning up after themselves at the 2023 Women’s World Cup. The team: The women’s national ...
‘Cowboy Bebop’ creator, ‘John Wick’ director team up for new anime
“Cowboy Bebop” creator Shinichirō Watanabe and “John Wick” director Chad Stahelski are collaborating on a new anime ...
Hayao Miyazaki’s last film breaks Studio Ghibli record despite no marketing
Hayao Miyazaki’s final film “The Boy and the Heron” set a record with the biggest opening weekend of any Studio Ghibli pro...
‘You don’t belong here’: Man videoed shouting racist abuse at Asian family in California
A man was caught on video shouting racist abuse at an Asian family at Lake Francis, California. Racist encounter: In a video uploaded on Jul...
Simu Liu praises ‘RRR,’ says ‘I want to be in a Bollywood movie’
“Barbie” actor Simu Liu wants to be in a Bollywood film. “RRR” praise: Speaking with Indian publication Pinkvilla, t...
Tesla’s $1700 electric quad bike for kids sells out in China after US ban
Tesla’s launch of their electric quad bike for children in China is a hit — nearly a year after the bikes failed to meet U.S. safety r...
NBA star Kyrie Irving signs 7-year deal to be chief creative officer of Chinese sportswear brand
NBA star Kyrie Irving has signed a shoe deal with Chinese sportswear company ANTA seven months after his deal with Nike was cancelled. The s...
First look: Awkwafina and Sandra Oh star as estranged sisters in upcoming comedy ‘Quiz Lady’
20th Century Studios has released a first look at their upcoming comedy film “Quiz Lady,” starring Awkwafina and Sandra Oh. The ...
Video: Thai streamer experiences racism in Brussels
A Thai Twitch streamer experienced multiple instances of racism in Brussels, Belgium, all of which were caught on camera. The first encounte...
Subtle Asian Baking founder Kat Lieu is building community through shared culture and tasty treats
Kat Lieu, creator of Subtle Asian Baking, talks trolls, appropriation and the joys of online community and content creation. Craving Asian b...
Asian American student with 1590 SAT score blames affirmative action for rejections from 6 colleges
An Asian American student from Florida with a 1590 SAT score who was rejected from six elite universities has joined the Supreme Court case ...
Simu Liu and Jeremy Lin teaming up again for celebrity charity basketball game
Simu Liu and Jeremy Lin are teaming up once again for another celebrity charity basketball game. The Marvel star and NBA Champion are prepar...
TikTok embroiled in racism debate over UK slang for Chinese takeout
British food vloggers are going viral on TikTok for the way they refer to Chinese takeout. It all started when American TikTok user Soogia (...
‘Please stop’: TikToker frightened after being harassed with AI-generated nudes of herself
A TikTok user is begging anonymous posters to stop using artificial intelligence to generate fake nude images of her. In a video posted on A...
S. Korean president surprises crowd at White House state dinner by singing ‘American Pie’
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol at the White House state dinner on Wednesday night with a rendition of Don McLean’s “Americ...
21 people of Asian descent among Time’s 100 Most Influential of 2023
Time magazine has released its list of the 100 Most Influential People of 2023, 21 of which are of Asian descent. Released on Thursday, the ...
Shohei Ohtani bows to childhood idol Ichiro Suzuki ahead of series opener
Beloved baseball phenom Shohei Ohtani earned further admiration from fans after bowing to MLB legend Ichiro Suzuki before Monday’s Ang...
‘Beef’ review: Ali Wong, Steven Yeun form a perfect storm of trauma and consequences
Netflix’s “Beef” is an entertaining exercise in empathy resembling a pot of oil boiling over, with each new ingredient capable of starting f...
Gemma Nguyen: the Vietnamese American stunt performer who’s done “Everything Everywhere All at Once”
Meet Gemma Nguyen, the stunt performer behind some of the most memorable roles in recent film and gaming history. Nguyen is an entertainment...
TWICE’s Chaeyoung posts selfie wearing swastika T-shirt a day after controversy over QAnon shirt
TWICE member Chaeyoung has sparked outrage for another controversial wardrobe choice, this time involving a Nazi swastika. Just a day after ...
‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ fan film by members of Netflix live-action stunt team raises expectations
A live-action fan film inspired by “Avatar: The Last Airbender” has raised expectations for Netflix’s own adaptation of th...
Awkwafina, Simu Liu and John Cena risk their lives to win the ‘Grand Death Lotto’
Awkwafina, Simu Liu and John Cena have been cast in Prime Video’s “Grand Death Lotto.” Awkwafina plays Katie, a new L.A. r...
Univ. of Utah to pay $5 million to parents of Chinese student killed by abusive ex-boyfriend
The University of Utah and the parents of Zhifan Dong, a 19-year-old international student from China who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend a...
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