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Film & TV
Japanese celebrities run from Hunters in trailer for new Netflix reality competition show ‘Run for the Money’
Netflix dropped a trailer on Tuesday for its upcoming reality series, “Run for the Money.” An expansion of the 2004 Japanese series of the...
Daniel Anderson
Entertainment
Simu Liu pokes fun at Ike Barinholtz’s ‘What are Filipinos?’ answer in ‘Celebrity Jeopardy!’
“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” star Simu Liu poked fun at actor Ike Barinholtz’s answer during the semifinals of “Celebrity Je...
Bryan Ke
Culture
Alexander Wang’s return to the runway after sexual assault claims is studded with celebrity support
Yesterday night, luxury fashion designer Alexander Wang held his highly anticipated fashion show titled “Fortune City” in the heart of Los A...
Jane Nam
AAPI celebrities react to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars
Many AAPI celebrities and personalities have publicly shared their reactions to the now-infamous Oscars moment on Sunday when Will Smith sl...
Olivia Munn’s baby’s Vietnamese middle name Hiệp compared to Elon Musk’s baby’s name X Æ A-XII
Asian American actress Olivia Munn and comedian John Mulaney revealed a photo of their son on Instagram along with his Vietnamese name, whic...
Michelle De Pacina
China
Chinese government bans celebrities from flaunting wealth in new entertainment crackdown rules
The Chinese government has put forward a new set of rules that prevents celebrities from “showing off” their wealth and “extravagant pleasur...
News
‘A dangerous precedent’: George Takei, Daniel Dae Kim, other celebs angered over Rittenhouse verdict
Asian celebrities and activists took to Twitter on Friday to share their thoughts on the Kyle Rittenhouse shooting trial after a jury in Ken...
Khier Casino
Jameela Jamil confirms joining MCU’s ‘She-Hulk,’ shows off fight training in Twitter video
“The Good Place” actor Jameela Jamil officially confirmed on Twitter that she will be joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU...
Thy Nguyen
James Hong, Ming-Na Wen Finally Get Hollywood Star Along With Other AAPIs
Legendary actor James Hong and three other Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) artists will be getting their own stars on the Holly...
Ryan General
Karen Fukuhara Wins IMDb ‘Fan Favorite’ Award, Says She Looks Up to Sandra Oh
Actor Karen Fukuhara was presented with the IMDb “Fan Favorite” STARmeter Award. The award: The IMDb STARmeter Awards are given...
Dave Bautista Proud of His AAPI Heritage, Says ‘Prejudice and Bigotry’ Are ‘Foreign’ to Him
“Guardians of the Galaxy” actor and former WWE star Dave Bautista spoke out on his pride in being Asian American and condemned a...
Feature
Gemma Chan, Henry Golding and More Raising $70K for UK Campaign to Stop Asian Hate
British celebrities are uniting for a campaign to stop the growing Asian hate in the United Kingdom. The details: Gemma Chan joins fellow Ma...
‘Minari’ Star Steven Yeun Fears Being Put in a ‘Box’ as an ‘Asian American Actor’
“Minari” star Steven Yeun has expressed concerns over being labeled an Asian American actor rather than just simply an actor. Th...
Grace Kim
Charlyne Yi Reveals She Tried to Quit ‘The Disaster Artist’ Over James Franco Sexual Allegations
Asian American comedian Charlyne Yi revealed the “The Disaster Artist” production team bribed her when she tried to leave over s...
Daniel Dae Kim Speaks Out on ‘Drastic’ Pay Cut He Got From ‘Hawaii Five-0’
Daniel Dae Kim has shed more light on what transpired when he decided to leave the television series “Hawaii Five-0” in 2017 after playing t...
Twitter Unearths Macaualay Culkin’s ‘Tiny Little Asian Babies’ Comment After Baby With Brenda Song
Actor Macaulay Culkin welcomed a baby boy with partner Brenda Song, but some social media users recalled his past comments about making “Asi...
‘The Office’ Actress Speaks Out on Show’s Racist Portrayal of Asian Women in Episode
“The Office” has come under fire for its portrayal of Asian Americans after an actress spoke out about her experience on the hit NBC sitcom....
Jay Leno Now Regrets Decades of Telling Racist Jokes Aimed at Asians
Television host and comedian Jay Leno has apologized for decades of racist jokes he admittedly made about Asian people. History of racism: T...
Sharon Osbourne Called Julie Chen ‘Wonton’ and ‘Slanty Eyes’ on ‘The Talk’, Sources Claim
“The Talk” is extending its hiatus as Sharon Osbourne faces accusations of offensive language toward former co-hosts, including Julie Chen. ...
Editorial Staff
Kelly Marie Tran Opens Up About Leaving the Spotlight After ‘Star Wars’ Cyberbullying
Kelly Marie Tran has described her experience with cyberbullying and harassment during her time on the “Star Wars” franchise as something li...
Chloe Zhao Becomes First Asian Woman to Win Best Director at the Golden Globes for ‘Nomadland’
Chinese director Chloe Zhao has made history as the first Asian woman and the second female director to win for Best Director at the Golden ...
Legendary Hong Kong Actor Ng Man-tat Passes Away at 70
Legendary Hong Kong comedy icon Ng Man-tat, the actor known for starring alongside Stephen Chow, has passed away from liver cancer at 70. He...
Simu Liu Responds to Backlash Over Deleted Tweets Condemning Mark Wahlberg
Simu Liu has sparked online criticism for deleting an older tweet in which he condemned Mark Wahlberg’s pardon request over a 1988 assault o...
Donnie Yen to Play a Chinese Mexican Drug Kingpin in ‘Golden Empire’
Actor Donnie Yen will produce and star in “Golden Empire,” a crime thriller centered on a notorious drug kingpin wanted by the U...
Carl Samson
Massive Crowds of Asian Americans Across the Country March in Support of #BlackLivesMatter
In solidarity with Black Lives Matter (BLM), multiple Asian American celebrities took to the streets and the internet over the weekend to co...
Asian American Celebrities Reveal Why They Are #UnapologeticallyAsian
As Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month is nearing its end, celebrities are using their voices to speak up about what makes them #...
Kimberly Nguyen
Asian American Hollywood Stars Condemn Racist Attacks on Asian Community
Hollywood celebrities of Asian descent are letting their voices be heard on the rising racist incidents related to the COVID-19 pandemic. T...
Awkwafina Speaks Out on the ‘Cruelty’ of Coronavirus Xenophobia and Racism
Awkwafina has updated fans of her whereabouts amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In an Instagram post yesterday, the Golden Globe awardee revealed ...
Actress Lori Tan Chinn About to Go on Food Stamps Before Starring in ‘Awkwafina is Nora from Queens’
After a five-decade career that involved years of discrimination, Lori Tan Chinn was ready to quit acting and rely on welfare — until she sn...
Asian Celebs, Politicians Pay Respect to Kobe Bryant on Social Media
Kobe Bryant‘s death on Sunday sent shock waves across the world. The legendary NBA star passed away along with his 13-year-old daughter Gi...
Aaron Carter Accused of Racism After Ordering Takeout in a ‘Chinese’ Accent
Singer Aaron Carter is under fire for a video he posted showing himself ordering Chinese takeout through the phone while mocking a Chinese a...
Godfrey Gao May Have Died From Overwork and Stress, Doctor Says
The heart attack that led to Godfrey Gao’s untimely demise on Wednesday could be the result of overwork and stress, a physician from T...
BREAKING: Actor Godfrey Gao Collapses on Set and Dies at 35
Taiwanese-born Canadian model and actor Godfrey Gao has died of an apparent heart attack while filming a Chinese reality television show ear...
Angelina Jolie is ‘Very Proud’ That Son Maddox Will Attend Yonsei University in South Korea
Angelina Jolie has expressed excitement and pride that her first son Maddox Chivan Jolie-Pitt is gearing up to attend a university in South ...
Donnie Yen Reveals He Only Had $12 to His Name When He was Directing Films
Donnie Yen, star of the “Ip Man” franchise and “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” is one of the many multi-million dollar actors to come from H...
Go Home, Everyone! Donnie Yen Won the #BottleCapChallenge
First, it was the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge; then, it was the bottle-flipping craze; now, celebrities are jumping on the bottle cap challenge...
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