Dwayne Johnson invited and met with the Apalachee High School football team while filming an undisclosed project in Atlanta, weeks after the tragic mass shooting at the Winder-based high school on Sept. 4 that killed four people and injured nine others.

Moo Deng, a 2-month-old female pygmy hippo at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand, is set to have her own 24-hour livestream by the end of September, following her viral rise to fame on social media.

A zoo in China’s Guangdong province admitted to passing off two painted Chow Chows as “panda dogs” after a public backlash.

Comedian and rapper Tim Chantarangsu (formerly Timothy DeLaGhetto) recently revealed a years-old missed opportunity to collaborate with pop star Shawn Mendes.

Awkwafina will reportedly lend her voice to Meta’s artificial intelligence assistant, Meta AI. A source familiar with the matter told Reuters that the company plans to announce the successful deal with Awkwafina and four other celebrities during its Connect conference, which begins on Wednesday.

When the Seoul Detention Center revealed its monthly meal plan on Sept. 3, it inadvertently shared the special Chuseok feast that incarcerated actor Yoo Ah-in and singer Kim Ho-joong will eat in their first Chuseok holiday.

Former New Britain, Connecticut mayor Timothy Stewart is facing criticism and a Council resolution calling for his removal from the city School Building Committee due to a recent racist comment he made on Facebook about Asian Americans.

Vice President Kamala Harris stirred controversy over the weekend after saying she would shoot intruders of her own home.

Several Asian countries have announced their official submissions for the best international feature film category at the 2025 Academy Awards ahead of the Oct. 2 submission deadline. From heartfelt dramas to historical narratives, the selected films showcase the continent’s diverse cinematic storytelling.

China’s micro drama industry, valued at $5 billion annually, is rapidly growing and challenging the traditional film industry. These minute-long videos, which are attracting millions of viewers on platforms like Kuaishou and Douyin, are rapidly expanding beyond China’s borders.