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Hasan Minhaj
The first Indian American to host a weekly comedy show turned second-generation immigrant anxiety into Peabody-winning political satire, then tested how much a comic's 'emotional truth' can bend before it breaks.
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· Ryan General
Hasan Minhaj reflects on losing ‘Daily Show’ gig after fabrication controversy
Hasan Minhaj recently revealed he was set to host Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” until a New Yorker profile last year fact-checked the stories he has told in his stand-up specials, including ones recounting racist incidents, and sparked controversy. The resulting backlash…
· Ryan General
Hasan Minhaj responds to claims he fabricated stories about racial discrimination
“Being accused of ‘faking racism’ is not trivial. It’s very serious, and it demands an explanation”
· Ryan General
Hasan Minhaj admits to ‘exaggeration, fiction’ in stand-up stories
“I use the tools of stand-up comedy — hyperbole, changing names and locations, and compressing timelines — to tell entertaining stories”
· Chandler Treon
Simu Liu and Jeremy Lin teaming up again for celebrity charity basketball game
Simu Liu and Jeremy Lin are teaming up once again for another celebrity charity basketball game. The Marvel star and NBA Champion are preparing for the third iteration of their Canadian Chinese Youth Athletic Association (CCYAA) Celebrity Classic charity basketball game in…
· Daniel Anderson
Hasan Minhaj cast in film adaption of Colleen Hoover’s ‘It Ends With Us’
Comedian Hasan Minhaj has been cast in the upcoming film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, “It Ends With Us.” The movie will also feature Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni in leading roles, with Baldoni also directing. Jenny Slate and Brandon Sklenar have also…
· Ryan General
Simu Liu calls out celebrity look-alike segment at NBA All-Star Game
Actor Simu Liu, who participated in the 2023 NBA All-Star-Ruffles Celebrity Game on Friday night, has expressed disappointment over the event’s celebrity look-a-like segment in which he was compared to a random Asian spectator. During the segment, a photo of the “Shang-Chi and…
· Michelle De Pacina
Simu Liu shows off his handles in video ahead of NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
Marvel star Simu Liu showed off his basketball skills while practicing for the upcoming NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. On Thursday, Liu shared an Instagram post showcasing his training with trainer Binky Smalls.
· Daniel Anderson
Hasan Minhaj set to host 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards
Hasan Minhaj has been chosen to host this year’s Film Independent Spirit Awards. The awards ceremony, which celebrates independent cinema, will be held on March 4 in Santa Monica, California.
· Bryan Ke
Pakistani Canadian Woman Gets the Most Asian Dad Response After Landing New Job
A tweet showing a Pakistani father’s reaction to his daughter’s text message after she told him she now has a job has gone viral. Relatable post: Toronto Twitter user @ughneha, who goes by the name Neha on the social media platform, shared a screenshot of the conversation she…
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