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· Michelle De Pacina
Sandra Oh joins star-studded docu-theater production ‘The Midlife Monologues’
Sandra Oh is among the notable stars participating in “The Midlife Monologues,” a docu-theater project by Constance Zimmer and Abby Epstein, inspired by the episodic play “The Vagina Monologues.” This initiative aims to illuminate the challenges women face during midlife, often…
· Carl Samson
Harris leads Trump among South Asians in battleground states: poll
A poll released on Oct. 14 by the Indian American Impact Fund shows Vice President Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump among South Asian voters in battleground states, with the electorate notably motivated to support Harris. Results: The survey, conducted among 600 likely South…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘It’s been very lonely’: Lucy Liu reflects on journey as an Asian trailblazer
Lucy Liu looked back on her journey as one of the few Asian leads at the start of her Hollywood career as she accepted the Gold Legend award at the 2024 Gold Gala on Saturday. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Meta pays millions for celebs including Naomi Osaka, Kendall Jenner for AI chatbots: report
Social media giant Meta reportedly paid millions of dollars to over two dozen celebrities, including Naomi Osaka, MrBeast and Dwayne Wade, in a non-exclusive deal to use their likeness for the company’s newly launched AI chatbot feature. The context: Meta announced its new AI…
· Bryan Ke
Constance Wu, Margaret Cho, Padma Lakshmi among celebs denouncing book ban in open letter
Several celebrities of Asian descent have signed an open letter to condemn the widespread book bans across school districts in the United States. Key details: The effort, a partnership between “Reading Rainbow” host LeVar Burton and MoveOn Political Action, was launched to…
· Bryan Ke
‘Beef,’ ‘Fire Island,’ 7 Asian actors receive 2023 Emmy nominations
This year’s Primetime Emmy Award nominees were recently announced, with Asian nominees including Kumail Nanjiani, Padma Lakshmi, Ali Wong, Steven Yeun and Joel Kim Booster, among others. About the announcement: Television Academy Chair Frank Scherma and “Community” star Yvette…
· Ryan General
‘Top Chef’ names Kristen Kish as new host for Season 21
“I’m thrilled to sit alongside Gail and Tom as we get to know new incredible chefs and see what they cook up. It feels like coming home”
· Daniel Anderson
Padma Lakshmi announces departure from ‘Top Chef’ after 17 years
Longtime “Top Chef” host and judge Padma Lakshmi has announced her departure after 19 seasons on the reality cooking competition show. In an Instagram post on Friday, Lakshmi expressed the difficulty of decision to leave the show after 17 years, reflecting on her pride in being…
· Daniel Anderson
Sunisa Lee takes on hilarious cooking challenge on ‘Top Chef: World All-Stars’
The latest episode of “Top Chef: World All-Stars” featured three-time Olympic medalist Sunisa Lee. Titled “Champions in Paris,” the episode featured the final four competitors participating in the Wall Challenge. This task required them to unknowingly partner with U.S. Olympic…
· Bryan Ke
21 people of Asian descent among Time’s 100 Most Influential of 2023
Time magazine has released its list of the 100 Most Influential People of 2023, 21 of which are of Asian descent. Released on Thursday, the list consists of six categories: Artists, Icons, Pioneers, Leaders, Titans and Innovators.
· Daniel Anderson
Padma Lakshmi, Chrissy Teigen honored by Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY) recently honored “Top Chef” host Padma Lakshmi and model Chrissy Teigen at their inaugural Spring into Action Gala. Hosted by comedian Irene Tu at New York City’s The Glasshouse, the gala was held to celebrate PPGNY’s work and the…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Top Chef’ announces world all-stars competing on Season 20
Reality competition TV series “Top Chef” has dropped its first trailer and revealed its cast for its special 20th season. The Emmy-winning Bravo series is going international, taking place entirely in Europe for the first time ever.
· Bryan Ke
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist draws backlash after mocking Indian cuisine in humor column
Gene Weingarten, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and humor columnist at the Washington Post, took to Twitter to apologize for his article that mocked Indian cuisine. Controversial piece: Weingarten mocked the South Asian country’s cuisine in his Aug. 19 article titled “You…