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Hong Kong legends Eric Tsang and Nancy Sit star in ‘Rags 2 Richmond’
After drawing more than 9 million Instagram views in its first month, Asian male pageant comedy Rags 2 Richmond has grown into a feature film starring Jonathan Wong alongside Hong Kong entertainment…
‘Harold & Kumar’ 4 moves forward with Cho, Penn expected to return
More than 20 years after “Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle” launched a studio comedy franchise led by two Asian American actors, a fourth film is moving ahead at the screenplay stage with its core…
Arden Cho says she spent decades struggling to feel proud of being Asian
“KPop Demon Hunters” star Arden Cho said growing up Asian American left her questioning her appearance, identity and place within the culture around her. During a May 3 conversation at Stanford…
More Americans are tuning in to Asian-led content, analysis finds
The latest AANHPI audience report from data analytics company Nielsen found that Asian-led stories, athletes and franchises are drawing viewers across every major demographic group in the U.S.…
‘Jeopardy!’ champ Jamie Ding ends 31-game streak, criticizes immigration enforcement
Jamie Ding’s 31-game winning streak on “Jeopardy!” ended April 27 in a runaway loss, closing one of the longest runs in the show’s history. Ding, the son of Chinese immigrants, connected his…
Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Gundam’ casting raises whitewashing concerns
The casting of Sydney Sweeney and Noah Centineo as rival mech pilots in a war between Earth and its space colonies places two white American actors at the center of the live-action Mobile Suit…
Hallmark’s Mahjong rom-com draws backlash over mostly white cast
Hallmark Channel is facing criticism over its upcoming film “All’s Fair in Love and Mahjong,” which features a predominantly white cast despite centering on a Chinese cultural tradition. The movie,…
Asian Comedy Fest brings 70-plus AAPI performers to NYC with proceeds supporting immigrant services
Asian Comedy Fest will return to New York City from May 5 to May 7 for its seventh year, bringing more than 70 Asian and Pacific Islander performers to Sugar Mouse in Manhattan. Proceeds from the…
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ boycott calls grow over ‘ching chong’-linked character
Boycott calls against “The Devil Wears Prada 2” are spreading across China, Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong after viewers said a Chinese character’s name echoes “ching chong,” a racist anti-Asian…
WongFu’s Philip Wang says Asian American filmmakers lose by leaving Asian stories behind
Philip Wang, co-founder of Wong Fu Productions, said Asian American filmmakers are not turning high-profile breakthroughs into sustained industry influence, citing a pattern where directors shift…
Oscar producer addresses backlash over ‘Golden’ team victory speech cutoff
Oscars executive Rob Mills said producers will review speech handling after backlash over the “Golden” songwriting team being cut off at the 98th Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday. Ejae…
Interview: ‘Boyfriend on Demand’ stars Jisoo, Seo In-guk talk their ideal virtual partners
As Netflix series “Boyfriend on Demand” explores AI-powered dating, stars Jisoo and Seo In-guk have shared surprisingly different answers about what they would program into a virtual companion. A new…
Alysa Liu says she would ‘love to’ compete at 2030 Winter Olympics
Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu says she is open to returning for another Winter Games. In a recent interview with NBC News, the star figure skater said she would “love to” compete at the 2030…
California lawmakers propose May 17 as Bruce Lee Day
California lawmakers have introduced a bill that would designate May 17 as “Bruce Lee Day,” formally recognizing the martial artist and film icon’s legacy. The proposal seeks to honor Bruce Lee’s…
Filipina actors in ‘The Pitt,’ other Asian stars score major wins at 2026 Actor Awards
Filipina actors Isa Briones, Kristin Villanueva and Amielynn Abellera joined their co-stars from the HBO Max drama “The Pitt” in winning outstanding performance by an ensemble in a drama series at…
You’ve probably been mispronouncing Simu Liu’s name wrong
Action star Simu Liu is clarifying how to pronounce his surname after years of hearing it said incorrectly in interviews and public appearances as “Lu.” In a video shared to Instagram and TikTok last…
Lunar New Year sees US rollout of Chinese films starring Jet Li, Jackie Chan
Jet Li and Jackie Chan are among the marquee names anchoring this year’s Lunar New Year film rollout in North America. “Scare Out” and “Blades of the Guardians” debuted in nearly 400 theaters…
Michelle Yeoh reflects on her journey at Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony
Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh accepted a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Feb. 18, during a ceremony held on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles. The recognition spans a career that began…
Alysa Liu: Meet the Asian American skater who made Olympic history in Milan
Rising skating star Alysa Liu captured two Olympic gold medals in Milan, first helping the U.S. win the team event and then claiming the women’s singles title on Feb. 19. The 20-year-old Oakland,…
Jo Koy becomes first Filipino American honored at TCL Chinese Theatre
Comedian and actor Jo Koy pressed his hands and feet into cement at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on Wednesday, becoming the first Filipino American to receive the honor at the nearly…
Michelle Yeoh to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh is set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, marking another historic milestone in her decades-long career and cementing her legacy as one of the most…
The Japanese franchise behind ‘Power Rangers’ ends after 51 years
“Super Sentai,” the long-running Japanese franchise that became the backbone of “Power Rangers,” aired its latest season finale on Feb. 8. The episode ended “No.1 Sentai Gozyuger” and marked 51…
YouTube star Markiplier reacts to his self-financed horror film’s box office success
YouTube star Mark Fischbach, known online as Markiplier, said he was “tearing up” as he addressed fans during a livestream following the theatrical release of “Iron Lung” in late January. The Korean…
Asians win at the 2026 Grammys, but top categories remain out of reach
Asian artists secured historic wins at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards held Feb. 1 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, while mostly being shut out of the ceremony’s most influential categories.…
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ leads all films in streaming with 20.5 billion minutes watched
“KPop Demon Hunters” was the most-streamed movie of 2025 after logging 20.5 billion minutes watched in the U.S., according to Nielsen data released in January. The total equals roughly 207 million…
Shohei Ohtani becomes 4th athlete in history to reach $100 million in endorsements
Shohei Ohtani became only the fourth athlete in sports history to earn $100 million in endorsements in a single year, according to data from Sportico, which tracks athlete earnings, contracts and…
‘No Other Choice’ director Park Chan-wook reveals why he used satire to critique capitalism
Celebrated South Korean director Park Chan-wook revealed that his film “No Other Choice” reflects how capitalism operates in South Korea, where competition intensifies once a worker loses his job.…
Bowen Yang apologizes for discouraging donations to Rep. Jasmine Crockett campaign
Bowen Yang has apologized following backlash over agreeing with comments on his “Las Culturistas” podcast that urged listeners not to donate to Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s U.S. Senate campaign in Texas.…
Simu Liu confirms Shang-Chi role in ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’
Simu Liu has confirmed that Shang-Chi will appear in Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Secret Wars,” formally tying the character to the franchise’s next Avengers sequel. Liu made the disclosure during a…
‘Beef’ Season 2 to debut in April
Netflix will release Season 2 of “Beef” on April 16, bringing back the Emmy-winning series as an eight-episode anthology with a new cast and storyline. The second season stars Charles Melton, Cailee…
Bowen Yang explains his decision to leave ‘SNL’
Bowen Yang said he left “Saturday Night Live” in December after deciding he had reached the limit of what the show’s sketch format could offer him creatively. Speaking on a recent episode of his…
‘Hamnet,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ secure major Golden Globe wins
“Hamnet” and “KPop Demon Hunters” emerged among the most awarded films at the Golden Globe Awards held Sunday night in Los Angeles. Directed by Chloé Zhao, “Hamnet” won best motion picture drama,…
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ wins best animated feature, song at 2026 Critics Choice Awards
“KPop Demon Hunters” won best animated feature and best song for “Golden” at the 31st Critics Choice Awards on Jan. 4 at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. E JAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, the…
Sulu set to return for ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ series finale
Hikaru Sulu will appear in the series finale of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,” bringing one of television’s most consequential Asian American characters into the franchise’s current era. Actor Kai…
Bowen Yang bids farewell to ‘SNL’ after eight barrier-breaking years
Bowen Yang closed his chapter on “Saturday Night Live” on Dec. 20, ending an eight-year tenure with a final performance. In a holiday sketch as a Delta Lounge employee alongside Ariana Grande and…
Andrew Schulz emerges as the weakest link in ‘Street Fighter’ live-action cast
As the “Street Fighter” film enters its marketing phase following the teaser trailer debut at the 2025 Game Awards, renewed scrutiny has fallen upon a casting decision announced earlier in the year.…
