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· Bryan Ke
‘Bling Empire,’ ‘Hello, Love, Again’ star Kevin Kreider is now an ‘honorary Filipino’
Korean American actor Kevin Kreider proclaimed himself an “honorary Filipino” for starring in the hit Filipino rom-com “Hello, Love, Again.” In an Instagram post Tuesday, the “Bling Empire” star, 41, encouraged Filipinos to celebrate the film’s historic opening weekend in North…
· Ryan General
‘Bling Empire’ star Christine Chiu reveals why she turned down ‘RHOBH’
Reality star Christine Chiu recently disclosed that she was offered a contract for season 5 of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” (“RHOBH”). Key points:
· Ryan General
‘Super Rich in Korea’ sparks conversations on country’s wealth gap
New Netflix variety show “Super Rich in Korea” appears to have failed to captivate viewers, instead igniting discussions about wealth inequality in the country. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Bling Empire’ star Mimi Morris says she would forgive her husband for using prostitutes
Mimi Morris, a wealthy Vietnamese American socialite known for starring in the Netflix reality series “Bling Empire,” shared her views on relationships and marriage, saying she would not be concerned if her husband paid for prostitutes. Mimi’s take on cheating: Mimi, a…
· Ryan General
‘Bling Empire’ star Leah Qin reveals she was paid nothing for Netflix reality show
“I did not get paid. Not a penny. Zero”
· Editorial Staff
‘Bling Empire’ star Leah Qin says ‘made-up drama’ on series ‘perpetuated Asian stereotypes’
“Bling Empire” star Leah Qin said during a recent interview that her now-canceled Netflix show “perpetuated Asian stereotypes.” What she revealed: Qin, 26, told the Daily Mail that she was “not surprised” the three-season series never got a fourth season.
· Bryan Ke
‘Bling Empire’ star Anna Shay dies at 62
“Bling Empire” star Anna Shay has died at 62. What happened: In a statement on Monday, the reality TV star’s family wrote about her death, saying, it “saddens our hearts to announce that Anna Shay… has passed away at the early age of 62 from a stroke.”
· Bryan Ke
Photos: 20 Asian celebrities whose gorgeous looks stunned at Met Gala 2023
Hundreds of people gathered at the Met Gala this week to celebrate one of the fashion industry’s most iconic designers, the late Karl Lagerfeld. Four hundred guests, including actors, musicians, designers and models, attended the annual gathering held at the Metropolitan Museum…
· Carl Samson
10 fun ways anyone can celebrate AAPI Heritage Month
Since the first Asian immigrants — Filipino sailors aboard a Spanish ship — arrived in the U.S. in the 16th century, Asian American/Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) have been an integral part of American society. Today, they make up the fastest-growing racial group in the country, and…
· Daniel Anderson
Netflix cancels ‘Bling Empire’ and ‘Bling Empire: New York’
Netflix has decided to cancel two of its popular reality shows, “Bling Empire” and its spinoff “Bling Empire: New York.” “Bling Empire,” which first premiered in January 2021, focuses on the lives of wealthy Asian Americans in Beverly Hills, while the spinoff “Bling Empire: New…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Bling Empire’ star Kelly Mi Li welcomes first baby with cop boyfriend William Ma
“Bling Empire” star Kelly Mi Li has given birth to a baby girl with her partner, William Ma. The couple welcomed their daughter Mili on April 9 shortly after midnight, making her an Easter baby born in the year of the rabbit.
· Bryan Ke
3 minors in custody for burglarizing ‘Bling Empire: New York’ cast members in Paris
Three teenagers are now in police custody for burglarizing the apartment that “Bling Empire: New York” cast members Blake Abbie and Lynn Ban rented while attending Paris Fashion Week. Gia Khan, the cast members’ agent, told CNN that the incident occurred in Paris’ 8th…
· Carl Samson
SF Chinatown cop revealed as boyfriend of ‘Bling Empire’ star Kelly Mi Li
“Bling Empire” star Kelly Mi Li has revealed that her boyfriend is San Francisco police officer William Ma. Li first dished details about her beau in a YouTube video in late January in response to fans’ questions on Instagram. She said they met on the streets of San Francisco in…
· Michelle De Pacina
Fil-Am couple turns challenging wedding amid pandemic into feature film with appearances from Kane Lim, Heart Evangelista
“The Wedding Hustler,” a feature film inspired by the real struggles of a Filipino American couple in their journey to get married during the COVID-19 pandemic, hopes to inspire burdened couples planning an affordable, budget-conscious wedding. The romantic comedy, which will…
· Daniel Anderson
KBBQ, hot pot, dim sum or sushi? Asian celebs choose which one dish they’d save
NextShark asked stars at the 20th Unforgettable Gala in Beverly Hills, California, to choose one dish to save and three to eliminate for the rest of their lives from sushi, hot pot, KBBQ or dim sum. Here is how they responded:
· Editorial Staff
Netflix’s ‘Bling Empire: New York’ gets official release date
Before you read: Netflix announces ‘Bling Empire: New York’ spin-off
· William Yuk
Why Cheryl Burke is stepping off the ‘DWTS’ dancefloor after 26 seasons
After 26 seasons on “Dancing with the Stars,” Cheryl Burke is stepping away from the dance floor. Since joining the show during its second season in 2006, Burke has won two seasons with celebrity dance partners Emmit Smith and Drew Lachey. Burke revealed to Variety that her…
· Grace Kim
‘No matter how rich you are, everyone has problems’: ‘Bling Empire’ S3 cast on healing in the midst of drama
*Bling, bling* Los Angeles’ wealthiest Asians are here. The cast of the Netflix reality show “Bling Empire” joined NextShark over Zoom ahead of its third season premiere on Wednesday to dish on all the dirty drama that’s unfolded this latest round.
· Michelle De Pacina
Netflix announces ‘Bling Empire: New York’ spin-off
Netflix has announced a New York spin-off for the reality show “Bling Empire,” which is originally set in Los Angeles. The spinoff features some of New York’s wealthiest Asian Americans, including Dorothy Wang, who was a cast member in “Bling Empire” Season 2. Netflix has yet to…
· Carl Samson
Heart Evangelista makes cameo on ‘Bling Empire’
Filipino actor, painter and socialite Heart Evanglista made a cameo appearance on the third season of Netflix’s “Bling Empire.” Series regular Kane Lim confirmed the cameo hours before the season premiere on Wednesday, saying he had kept it a secret for “many months.”…