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NextShark presents new short film ‘Death & Ramen’ starring Bobby Lee premiering on YouTube

NextShark is proud to present the upcoming short film “Death & Ramen” starring comedian Bobby Lee, actor Matt Jones, and wri...

Artist Phil Yoon Reflects on ‘Undeniable Journey’ in the All-Electric Cadillac LYRIQ

Phil Yoon, a renowned artist and photographer, has always been drawn to the Los Angeles skyline. The angles, shapes, and silhouettes of the ...

AsianBossGirl: Driving Their Own Destiny with the All-Electric Cadillac LYRIQ

In 2017, amidst the bustling streets of Downtown LA, an idea was born. Melody “Mel” Cheng, Janet Wang, and a few friends found themselves de...

NextShark and Third State Books Forge a New Chapter in Asian American Storytelling

NextShark is proud to announce a landmark partnership with Third State Books (TSB), a visionary publishing start-up poised to transform the ...

Exclusive: Model breaks down AI ‘whitewashing’ saga after Michael Costello walk

Shereen Wu, the Taiwanese American model at the center of a recent AI “whitewashing” scandal, has revealed details of her personal experienc...

Immortal Studios partners with the Shaolin Temple for ‘Immortal Shaolin’ event in Los Angeles

NextShark is thrilled to announce an exciting collaborative event between our partner Immortal Studios, the multi-platform entertainment stu...

Lil Tay ends 5-year hiatus with surprise pop song, details alleged abuse

Five years after breaking the internet with her foul-mouthed “flexing,” Lil Tay is back with a pop single, an accompanying music video and m...

Netizens cast doubt on Vietnamese singer’s announcement on Super Bowl invitation

Facebook users are calling out media outlets that have erroneously reported that a Vietnamese singer would be performing at the Super Bowl i...

Coffee chain selling a new drink with mango, chocolate and chili in Singapore

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Singapore’s latest limited-time drink, which combines mango, chocolate and chili, has left countless social media...

Thai bus conductor faints after smelling durian brought on board by passenger

A Thai bus conductor fainted after reportedly experiencing an allergic reaction to the smell of durian while on the job in Bangkok. What hap...

Vanessa Hudgens is doing all she can to let everyone know she’s Filipino

American actor and singer Vanessa Hudgens is leaning into her Filipino roots. In a new interview with Allure, she detailed her journey of co...

Man demands ex-coworkers pay him back for boba tea he ‘treated’ them to

A man in China is being criticized online for telling his former employees to pay him back for bubble tea purchases. What happened: On Sept....

Nissin is releasing caffeinated Cup Noodles for gamers

Nissin recently unveiled its newest product in Japan: caffeinated Cup Noodles targeted at gamers. About the new product: “Gaming Cup Noodle”...

Studio Ghibli VP: ‘The Boy and the Heron’ may not be Miyazaki’s last film

Renowned filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, the creative genius behind Studio Ghibli’s most iconic films, may not be hanging up his director...

‘My Filipino lambs’: Mariah Carey shouts out Filipino fans preparing for Christmas

Mariah Carey recently gave her seal of approval to all her Filipino fans who are already preparing for Christmas. What she wrote: On Saturda...

Chinese police officer goes viral for handcuffing himself to suicidal man to save his life

A video of a police officer using handcuffs to stop a suicidal man from jumping off his residential building in Hubei, China, is going viral...

Portland police ask for help identifying man who attacked Asian family

Portland police are looking for a man who was accused of assaulting an Asian family in late August. What happened: The incident, which the p...

BTS’ RM addresses ‘Bad Religion’ controversy, refuses to apologize

BTS group member RM recently addressed the controversy surrounding his “Bad Religion” Instagram Story. Background information: In early Augu...

Deep Fried Pho wins big at the State Fair of Texas’ Big Tex Choice Awards

Deep fried pho is gaining more recognition after winning big at the State Fair of Texas’ Big Tex Choice Awards. Key details: On Monday, the ...

This clip of Jackie Chan responding to a question about the Kardashians is going viral

A resurfaced clip of Jackie Chan saying he does not know who the Kardashians are is widely circulating on social media. What he said: During...

Thailand’s ‘most beautiful’ road sweeper becomes TikTok star

A street cleaner in Bangkok is quickly gaining popularity online for being the “most beautiful road sweeper” in Thailand. Key de...

Dwayne Johnson, Virat Kohli, Blackpink’s Lisa among highest earning Instagram users, report claims

Actor Dwayne Johnson, cricketer Virat Kohli and BLACKPINK member Lisa are among the highest-earning celebrities on Instagram in 2023, claims...

YouTuber ‘earns’ trip in Singapore Airlines first class suite by flying ‘world’s most dangerous airline’

A YouTuber has “earned” the right to use a premium suite on a Singapore Airlines flight by first flying with Lion Air, the “world’s most dan...

‘Do not travel to Maui’: Jason Momoa tells fans to avoid visiting Hawaiian island amid ongoing wildfires

Actor Jason Momoa recently took to social media to tell his followers not to visit the Hawaiian island of Maui as deadly wildfires continue ...

Simu Liu writes sweet message to girlfriend on her birthday: ‘Thanks for never giving up on me’

Simu Liu took to Instagram on Tuesday to post a sweet birthday message for his girlfriend, Allison Hsu. About the post: Liu, 34, posted nine...

South Korean teacher stabbed a day after knife rampage wounded 14

A high school teacher in Daejeon, South Korea, was stabbed on Friday. What happened: The unidentified teacher, who is in his 40s, was attack...

BTS’ Suga starts military enlistment process

BTS’ label Big Hit Music recently announced that group member Suga has officially started his military enlistment process. About the announc...

Burger King Japan launches Tom Yum Shrimp Whopper

Burger King Japan is experimenting with Thai flavors with its newest menu item: the Tom Yum Shrimp Whopper. The inspiration behind it: The l...

Man in Japan arrested for throwing dog at police officer

A man in Japan was recently arrested for throwing a dog at a police officer mid-rant. A lost dog: On July 25, a passerby spotted a dog roami...

BTS’ Jungkook accidentally confirms V’s new album

Jungkook accidentally confirmed that fellow BTS member V will be releasing a debut solo album. What happened: While livestreaming on Weverse...

Indonesian pet owners spend over $13,000 on their dogs’ wedding

A pair of dogs in Indonesia have gone viral on TikTok for their lavish wedding. What happened: On July 14, two Alaskan Malamutes named Jojo ...

Thai man leaves TikTok in stitches for printing his face on his suitcase

A Thai man has gone viral on TikTok after posting a video of a suitcase with his face printed on it. About the video: On July 12, TikTok use...

BTS’ Jin inadvertently helps a fan in Brazil avoid getting robbed

Social media users are applauding BTS’ Jin for inadvertently helping a fan avoid getting robbed in Brazil while serving his mandatory milita...

Watch: Lea Salonga’s viral reaction to fans who harassed her backstage

Lea Salonga has gone viral for the professional way in which she handled fans who harassed her backstage. What happened: On Saturday, Cristo...

BTS’ Jungkook releases solo debut single ‘Seven’ featuring Latto

BTS’ Jungkook released his highly anticipated solo debut single “Seven” on Friday. About the song: “Seven” features Grammy-nominated A...

The best and worst Asian countries to live and work in, according to expat survey

A recently released report has revealed the Asian destinations that expatriates consider the best and worst places to live and work in. Abou...