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· Bryan Ke
Ken Jeong stares anti-Asian racism in the eye in ‘A Great Divide’ trailer
The trailer for the new drama film “A Great Divide” is out, shining a spotlight on anti-Asian racism in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The movie, which is the feature directorial debut of Jean Shim, stars Ken Jeong and Jae Suh Park as husband-and-wife Isaac and Jenna Lee,…
· Michelle De Pacina
Ken Jeong honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame star
On Wednesday, Ken Jeong was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrating his achievements as an actor and comedian. “In addition to the fans, this [award] is dedicated to that one Asian American person that moves out to Hollywood and is just nervous that maybe…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘You still complete me, Ho’: Ken Jeong celebrates 20 years of marriage
Comedian and actor Ken Jeong and his wife Tran Ho are celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary. Jeong shared a throwback photo from their 2004 wedding on Instagram on Sept. 5, expressing his love and gratitude with the caption, “Twenty years down, forever to go. You still…
· Bryan Ke
Ken Jeong, Greta Lee, Makoto Shinkai among Critics Choice Association’s honorees
The Critics Choice Association (CCA) has released its complete list of honorees from the Black, Latino and Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities, which include Ken Jeong and Greta Lee. Key details: Called the “Celebration of Cinema and Television: Honoring Black,…
· Daniel Anderson
‘It’s like KFC but different legally’: ‘The Afterparty’ stars John Cho, Ken Jeong reveal their best food truck ideas
After the success of its first season, the Apple TV+ murder-mystery comedy series “The Afterparty” is set to return with some new faces, including John Cho and Ken Jeong. The upcoming season of the Chris Miller-directed show brings a new mystery and characters, with each episode…
· Isa Peralta
Michelle Yeoh, Ken Jeong to receive stars on Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2024
Michelle Yeoh and Ken Jeong are set to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Sharing the good news: Hundreds of entertainment professionals were nominated to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, according to a recent press release.
· Isa Peralta
‘The Afterparty’ Season 2 trailer features John Cho, Ken Jeong, Zoë Chao, Poppy Liu, Vivian Wu
Apple TV+ released the trailer for “The Afterparty” Season 2 on Thursday. What it’s about: In the second season of the hit murder mystery comedy TV series, which premieres on July 12, a groom is murdered at his own wedding.
· Daniel Anderson
‘Fool’s Paradise’ trailer features Ken Jeong and all-star cast in Charlie Day’s directorial debut
The official trailer for Charlie Day’s directorial debut “Fool’s Paradise,” starring Ken Jeong, was released on Wednesday. Day plays two characters in the satirical comedy: a mute man and a belligerent method actor. The former, who is released from a mental health facility…
· Daniel Anderson
Ken Jeong to lead Fox sitcom based on ‘10% Happier’ podcast
Ken Jeong is set to star in a Fox sitcom based on Dan Harris’ popular book and podcast “10% Happier.” Produced by Lionsgate Television and Fox Entertainment, the show will follow a discontented man who works as an executive for a juice company, according to Variety. After…
· Daniel Anderson
Dave Bautista, Ken Jeong to return for Amazon’s ‘My Spy’ sequel
Amazon Studios has announced that its 2020 film “My Spy” will be receiving a sequel. The streaming giant recently confirmed that “My Spy: The Eternal City” will feature the return of Dave Bautista, Ken Jeong, Chloe Coleman, Kristen Schaal and director Peter Segal, who has…
· Bryan Ke
‘I owe my career to Margaret Cho’: Ken Jeong surprises legendary comedian with heartwarming message
Ken Jeong recently surprised legendary comedian, actor and activist Margaret Cho with a heartwarming message to thank her for supporting him during his early days as a comedian. While speaking with TV talk show host Tamron Hall on Jan. 11, Cho, 54, reflected on her impactful…
· Ryan General
Ken Jeong to star in upcoming Chinese American comedy ‘Tiger Mom’
Actor Ken Jeong has been officially named as part of the cast of the upcoming comedy “Tiger Mom.” In the movie, Zhang Jingchu plays first-generation Chinese American mother Marilyn Khu, who is forced to enroll her unruly children in a disciplinary school called Tiger Academy.…
· Bryan Ke
‘Masked Singer’: Latest episode shows Rudy Giuliani’s controversial unmasking, Ken Jeong’s walkout
The much-awaited unmasking of former New York City mayor and Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani on “The Masked Singer” finally aired on Wednesday. Giuliani, 77, was subpoenaed on Jan. 18 by the House Select Committee, which was tasked with investigating the Capitol Hill riot on Jan. 6,…
· Michelle De Pacina
Simu Liu reveals how Ken Jeong was the first person to make him feel welcomed in Hollywood
Simu Liu is among the Hollywood stars to be featured on the cover of Vanity Fair’s 28th annual issue. Liu talked about the pressure of becoming a representative of the Asian diaspora in the film industry and still feeling like an “outsider” in Hollywood. “I still feel very much…
· Bryan Ke
Judges Ken Jeong, Robin Thicke walk off in protest after ‘The Masked Singer’ unveils Rudy Giuliani
Comedian Ken Jeong and singer-songwriter Robin Thicke reportedly stormed offstage while filming “The Masked Singer” after the show unveiled Rudy Giuliani as one of its contestants. Giuliani and three other people were subpoenaed on Jan. 19 by the House Select Committee, which…
· Jiselle Lee
2021 Asian Hall of Fame inductees include Nancy Kwan, Brandon Lee, Steve Aoki, Ken Jeong
Ten influential Asians will be honored during the 2021 Asian Hall of Fame ceremony on Nov. 13. Seattle cocktail event: After separating from The Robert Chinn Foundation last year, the Asian Hall of Fame joins the foundation in celebrating its 35th anniversary and the 2021 Asian…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Relax, ESPN’: Ken Jeong stuns network’s commentators with shout-out to his wife
Asian American comedian Ken Jeong left ESPN commentators at a loss for words after giving a shout-out to his wife. “Relax, ESPN”: Over the weekend, Ken Jeong appeared on ESPN’s “College GameDay” as a guest picker and surprised the set with one of his jokes, reported Mediaite.
· Bryan Ke
Ken Jeong flexes his MD: ‘Don’t get medical advice from Nicki Minaj’
On his Monday appearance on “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” comedic actor Ken Jeong debunked Nicki Minaj’s testicle-swelling vaccine myth tweet and shone a light on the Delta COVID-19 variant. Medically inaccurate: In the episode, show host Corden asked Jeong, 52, a…
· Bryan Ke
LA Non-Profit Launches Bystander Intervention Initiative, PSA Narrated by Ken Jeong
Asian Americans Advancing Justice — L.A., a leading legal and civil rights organization, launched an initiative that teaches bystanders what to do when witnessing anti-Asian hate incidents in their neighborhood. The 5Ds of Bystander Intervention: The organization released a PSA…
· Thy Nguyen
Ken Jeong Lands Lead Role in ‘Shoot The Moon’ Produced by Daniel Dae Kim
Actor Ken Jeong who is known for his role in “The Hangover” will be starring as the lead character in Amazon’s new dramedy “Shoot the Moon” produced by Daniel Dae Kim. The single-camera dramedy is about failures in life, taking loose inspiration from the life of Paul Bae, a…