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Malaysia’s first K-pop idol is fluent in 4 different languages

Alicia Wong Lingling, or simply Lingling, 19, is set to make history as Malaysia’s first K-pop idol, debuting with entertainment label Leanbranding’s first glob...

Actress Nancy Kwan reflects on breaking Hollywood barriers in the ‘60s

Asian American History

2 days ago

Actress Nancy Kwan reflects on breaking Hollywood barriers in the ‘60s

In her memoir “The World of Nancy Kwan” released Tuesday, actress Nancy Kwan delves into her experiences as a pioneering Asian presence in Hollywood during the...

‘My Dad, the Rockstar’ to premiere at Tribeca Festival — a poignant tribute to Asian dads everywhere

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3 days ago

‘My Dad, the Rockstar’ to premiere at Tribeca Festival — a poignant tribute to Asian dads everywhere

NextShark is proud to announce that My Dad, the Rockstar—directed by Kevin Jin Kwan Kim and executive produced by Benny Luo—is officially premiering at the 2025...

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

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February 28, 2025

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 television. The film, w...

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

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February 25, 2025

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 needed the extra money....

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

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February 14, 2025

‘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, behind the carefully...

Simu Liu calls out ‘Dragon’s Den’ for behind-the-scenes pressure on Bobba episode

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February 7, 2025

Simu Liu calls out ‘Dragon’s Den’ for behind-the-scenes pressure on Bobba episode

Simu Liu recently shed more light on the controversy involving Canadian bubble tea company Bobba during his appearance on the show “Dragon’s Den.” In a LinkedIn...

Jeremy Lin named coach for Team G League at All-Star Weekend

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February 7, 2025

Jeremy Lin named coach for Team G League at All-Star Weekend

Basketball star Jeremy Lin is set to return to the NBA stage — not as a player, but as a coach. The NBA announced Monday that Lin, who currently plays for the N...

Lisa Sanaye Dring’s ‘Sumo’ brings Japan’s national sport to the stage in NY premiere

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February 7, 2025

Lisa Sanaye Dring’s ‘Sumo’ brings Japan’s national sport to the stage in NY premiere

Ma-Yi Theater Company and The Public Theater are set to bring the intense world of sumo wrestling to the stage with the New York premiere of Lisa Sanaye Dring’s...

Reflections on Awards Season amid a L.A. Reeling from Fires

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January 23, 2025

Reflections on Awards Season amid a L.A. Reeling from Fires

When the 82nd Golden Globes Awards ceremony concluded this January 5 (local time) in Los Angeles, there were so many Asian and Asian American achievements to ce...