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NextShark Studios joins Jennifer Zhang’s sci-fi thriller, starring Ryan Bergara, with Jamie Lee Curtis as EP

NextShark Studios has joined the upcoming sci-fi thriller Trüebadour as a producing partner, further expanding its footprint in film and tel...

How a cab driver in Little Saigon became caught in a real-life prison escape

In 2016, an elderly Vietnamese cab driver in Orange County’s Little Saigon accepted a late-night fare. He was tired. It was late. But he nee...

‘SUMO’ brings Japan’s sacred wrestling tradition to the New York stage

Sumo wrestling is often seen as a spectacle of brute force—massive men colliding in an explosive test of strength. But behind the rituals, b...

Ace NextGen Partners with National ACE, Macy’s, NextShark and Wells Fargo for Lucky Lunar Fest at Macy’s South Coast Plaza

Ace NextGen is teaming up with National ACE, Macy’s, NextShark, and Wells Fargo to present Lucky Lunar Fest, a vibrant celebration of the Ye...

Jack Daniel’s Presents: Why Koreans eat jeon during Lunar New Year—and what it means

For chef and culinary content creator Kevin Lee, Lunar New Year has always been about food, family, and tradition. And at the center of it a...

NextShark takes equity stake in Son Fish Sauce to drive Vietnamese legacy and sustainable food innovation

NextShark is thrilled to announce that Son Fish Sauce, a groundbreaking venture at the intersection of Vietnamese tradition, sustainability,...

Dancer claims Nicole Scherzinger got him fired for criticizing her ‘pro-MAGA’ engagements

A professional dancer has accused actor and singer Nicole Scherzinger of getting him fired after calling her out for engaging with “sex offe...

Controversial streamer attacked in South Korea after kissing ‘comfort women’ statue

IRL streamer JohnnySomali, whose real name is Ismael Ramsey Khalid, was assaulted by locals after a series of inappropriate actions in South...

Kidnapped in the Philippines, Korean Students Bullied, Nightmare Lyft Ride

Good Morning – October 21, 2024 Your daily update on stories impacting the Asian and Asian American community, along with business, entertai...

Trademarking ‘Pho’, Boba Controversy, Racist Accusations

Good Morning – October 18, 2024 Your daily update on stories impacting the Asian and Asian American community, along with business, entertai...

UK pho restaurant that tried to trademark ‘Pho’ hit with renewed criticism

Pho, a white-owned pho restaurant chain with multiple outlets in the U.K., is receiving renewed criticism after TikToker @iamyenlikethemoney...

NextShark Daily Brief: 🍵 Simu Liu shuts down online bullying

Hello Readers!👋 Here’s what we have for you today: A new poll reveals that most AAPI adults view legal immigration as a boost to the...

Increase in Fentanyl Overdose Deaths Among Asian and Pacific Islander Californians

In recent years, the fentanyl crisis has increasingly impacted Asian and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. In California, the number of f...

NextShark Invests in Anise Health to Advance Asian American Mental Health

NextShark is proud to announce that it has taken an equity stake in Anise Health, a pioneering mental health platform providing culturally r...

This 66-year-old ‘Golden Bachelorette’ contestant is the internet’s new BF

Charles Ling, a Chinese American contestant on ABC’s “The Golden Bachelorette,” has captured the hearts of fans worldwide, with many dubbing...

South Korean authorities find harmful substances in Shein, Temu products

Thirty-seven out of 49 items from two categories sold on Chinese e-commerce platforms AliExpress, Shein and Temu contained dangerous chemica...

Democrats promote Kamala Harris with Lisa’s feminist anthem

The Democratic Party’s TikTok account is making waves after using Blackpink’s Lisa’s latest single, “New Woman,” to promote Kamala Harris’ p...

Pro-Trump influencer Lauren Chen accused of pushing Russian propaganda

U.S. officials have linked Canadian influencer Lauren Chen and her husband, Liam Donovan, to an alleged covert Russian propaganda campaign a...

NextShark unveils ‘The Jeff Kung Show’ podcast with Jeff Kung, Rob Minkoff, and Benny Luo

NextShark, the leading media platform dedicated to Asian and Asian American communities, is proud to announce the launch of “The Jeff Kung S...

Asian American woman touts balancing family and business as sole breadwinner

Ellen Yin, an Asian American business owner based in Oregon, recently opened up about the pressures and joys of being the sole breadwinner f...

1st Asian ‘Bachelorette’ gets dumped by fiance in season finale

Jenn Tran, 26, the first Asian American woman to star in “The Bachelorette,” was dumped by her fiance, Devin Strader, 28, just two months af...

Suicides of Chinese students abroad expose mental health crisis

A pair of Chinese students in Australia recently died in an apparent murder-suicide, underscoring severe mental health challenges facing int...

Jeremy Lin and Michael Chang to Face Off in Celebrity Pickleball Exhibition

NextShark and the Bay Area Breakers are proud to announce their first-ever Celebrity Pickleball Exhibition, presented by DUPR (Dynamic Unive...

‘Destiny’s Child’ graduates with honors in the Philippines

A photo of a banner congratulating a college student named Kelandria Michelle Beyonce A. Cruz for earning her degree and graduating cum laud...

Asian women assaulted by group at Belfast playground in alleged hate crime

Police in Northern Ireland’s capital are investigating a report of racially motivated attacks on three Bangladeshi-born women. According to ...

FBI raids $3.5 million home of ex-aide to NY Gov. Hochul

On Tuesday morning, FBI agents reportedly entered and searched the Long Island, five-bedroom house of Linda Sun, a former deputy chief of st...

Asian-owned businesses in Portland say they’re being targeted by disability lawsuits

Asian business owners in Portland suspect being unfairly targeted by two lawyers who have filed multiple Americans with Disabilities Act (AD...

New York Post criticized for misreporting Trump shooter as ‘Chinese man’

The New York Post is facing criticism for inaccurately reporting that a shooter involved in an assassination attempt on former President Do...

Japanese yen surges, hits four-week high

🚀 Japanese yen surges: The Japanese yen surged nearly 3% against the U.S. dollar, marking its largest increase since late 2022 follo...

NextShark Presents Award-Winning Short Film ‘One Last Monster’ by Gene Kim

NextShark, the leading platform for Asian news and culture, is thrilled to announce the release of the award-winning short animated film ...

Family of Taekwondo black belts saves woman from attacker

A family of taekwondo instructors successfully prevented a sexual assault in the Cypress area on Tuesday by utilizing their martial arts tra...

FBI raids Oakland mayor Sheng Thao’s home

Early Thursday morning, more than a dozen FBI agents raided Mayor Sheng Thao’s house on Maiden Lane in the Oakland Hills as part of a ...

Seattle cop fired over racist slurs toward Chinese neighbor

Officer Burton Hill of the Seattle Police Department (SPD) was terminated after an investigation by the Office of Police Accountability (OPA...

Racist neighbors caught on film throwing eggs at Asian family’s home

A South Korean family in Ottawa, Canada, said they have been subjected to two years of harassment from their neighbors. The front door secur...

Asian unemployment rate surpasses white unemployment for 1st time

A new study published by Northeastern University on Monday suggests a link between political rhetoric and media coverage blaming China for t...

San Francisco makes Vietnamese an official language

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday to recognize Vietnamese as an official city language. It now joins Chine...