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· Ryan General
California makes Bruce Lee the 1st Chinese American honored with a statewide commemorative day
Bruce Lee became the first Chinese American to receive an annual statewide commemorative day in California after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2455 on Tuesday, designating May 17 as Bruce Lee Day. The measure recognizes the San Francisco-born martial arts icon’s lasting…
· Ryan General
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 contributions to martial arts, cinema and Asian American representation. If…
· Ryan General
Bruce Lee to appear on 2026 USPS Forever stamp
The U.S. Postal Service announced plans to honor Bruce Lee with a national commemorative Forever stamp to be issued in 2026. Designed by art director Antonio Alcalá and illustrated by artist Kam Mak, the stamp portrays the martial arts legend executing a mid-air kick against a…
· Ryan General
How birthright citizenship shaped Bruce Lee’s path from Chinatown to Hollywood
When Bruce Lee was born at San Francisco’s Chinese Hospital in 1940, his citizenship was guaranteed under the 14th Amendment at a time when Asian immigrants were still barred by exclusion laws. Jeff Chang’s new book, “Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian…
· Ryan General
Bruce Lee’s former companion gives rare account of his final night
Betty Ting Pei, the actress at the center of Bruce Lee’s sudden death in 1973, gave a rare and emotional interview for Part 3 of TVB’s documentary series “Ctrl+F The Truth” reexamining Lee’s passing, which aired on Wednesday. Ting, now 78, described in detail the night the…
· Ryan General
Seattle murals to celebrate Bruce Lee’s legacy on his 84th birthday
Two new murals honoring Bruce Lee, created by artist Louie Gong, will be installed in Seattle’s Chinatown International District this week to coincide with Lee’s 84th birthday on Nov. 27. The 10-foot by 10-foot murals, titled “The Journey Begins Here” and “One With Water,”…
· Ryan General
Sammo Hung reflects on working with Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Donnie Yen
Hong Kong action legend Sammo Hung reflected on his seven-decade career during a masterclass he delivered at the Tokyo International Film Festival following a screening of his 2016 film “My Beloved Bodyguard” on Nov. 1. The 72-year-old star fondly remembered working with Bruce…
· Ryan General
Bruce Lee’s nunchucks, swords hit Hong Kong auction
Iconic items from martial arts legend Bruce Lee are set to be auctioned by Julien’s Auctions in Hong Kong on Sept. 28. Titled “Legends in Motion,” the event marks the U.S. auction house’s first venture into the Hong Kong market.
· Editorial Staff
Oakland to honor Bruce Lee with intersection renaming
Oakland to honor Bruce Lee with intersection renaming: Oakland, California, plans to rename the intersection of Garnet Street and Broadway after iconic martial artist and actor Bruce Lee, who founded his Jeet Kune Do studio there in 1964. The Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute fostered…
· Ryan General
Sammo Hung reflects on Donnie Yen, Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan
Martial arts film icon Sammo Hung recently shared insights on fellow industry giants in an interview with the South China Morning Post. Key points:
· Ryan General
Joe Rogan, Dwayne Johnson reflect on Bruce Lee’s impact on martial arts
“People really don’t appreciate what he did because he introduced martial arts in an exciting way to the whole world”
· Bryan Ke
Shannon Lee has a theory as to why Quentin Tarantino portrayed Bruce Lee as the ‘a-hole’ in 2019 movie
Shannon Lee recently shared that she is still clueless as to why Quentin Tarantino portrayed her father, Bruce Lee, as “the a**hole” in the 2019 movie “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” Key details: Speaking to The Telegraph while promoting her new book “In My Own Process,”…
· Isa Peralta
‘House of Lee’: New trailer released for Bruce Lee’s 1st official anime series
A teaser trailer for the first official anime series dedicated to Bruce Lee has been released. About the trailer: On Aug. 10, the official Bruce Lee YouTube channel, which was created by the martial arts legend’s daughter, Shannon Lee, posted the 33-second clip.
· Bryan Ke
Shannon Lee thanks father Bruce Lee in essay on his 50th death anniversary
Shannon Lee thanked her late father, Bruce Lee, and her late brother, Brandon Lee, for showing her “what it is to feel safe and loved” in a recent essay. About the essay: Lee’s essay was published by People on her father’s 50th death anniversary on Thursday. The 54-year-old…
· Bryan Ke
Pom Klementieff reveals Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan inspiration for ‘MI 7’ villain role
Pom Klementieff recently revealed that she took inspiration from several notable figures in preparation for her role as an assassin in “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One,” also known as “Mission: Impossible 7.” Key details: Speaking to Variety, Klementieff, 37, said…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese American Museum exhibit unveils life-size Bruce Lee statue
The Chinese American Museum has unveiled a life-size statue of Bruce Lee to commemorate the late legendary martial artist’s 50th death anniversary. Key details: The Chu Tat Shing Art Exhibition, which showcases the work of renowned Hong Kong sculptor Chu Tat Shing, is currently…
· Bryan Ke
Here’s what Bruce Lee’s training routine looked like
A copy of Bruce Lee’s early training routine in Hong Kong has been circulating online for quite some time now, and it shows that the late legendary martial arts star had an insane workout regimen. While the picture of Lee’s early training routine has been circulating on several…
· Ryan General
ONE Championship teams up with Bruce Lee Foundation to honor his legacy during AAPI Month
ONE Championship and the Bruce Lee Foundation (BLF) have joined forces to honor Bruce Lee’s legacy while promoting Asian American and Pacific Islander Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. The collaboration, which marks the 50th anniversary of Bruce Lee‘s passing this year,…
· Bryan Ke
‘Warrior’ Season 3 to feature surprise guest tribute to Bruce Lee 50 years after his death
After over two years of waiting, HBO Max — soon to be rebranded as “Max” — has finally released the first teaser trailer for the much-awaited “Warrior” Season 3. Posted on Thursday, the teaser trailer reveals that “Warrior” Season 3, inspired by the writings of legendary martial…
· Carl Samson
‘Bruce Lee, shorty’: NYC Asian cop harassed with racist tropes in viral video
An Asian officer with the New York Police Department was filmed receiving a barrage of racist attacks in a viral video this week. The incident reportedly occurred in Times Square while the unidentified cop was on duty.