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· Michelle De Pacina
Lion dance street performances spark disagreement in SF Chinatown
The San Francisco Board of Appeals reached a temporary solution after a four-hour hearing regarding a conflict between lion dancers and disturbed local residents in Chinatown. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Hundreds gathered nationwide to honor victims of Atlanta spa shootings
The Asian Justice Movement organized events nationwide to commemorate the deadly shooting spree at three metro Atlanta massage spas nearly three years ago. Key points:
· Ryan General
Billions continue Lunar New Year celebrations around the world
Billions around the world ushered in the Year of the Dragon on Feb. 10, with celebrants across different continents holding their own Lunar New Year festivities. About the event: The Lunar New Year, celebrated for 15 days, serves as a cultural cornerstone for many Asian…
· Carl Samson
US cities kick off Lunar New Year celebrations
Multiple cities across the U.S. have gone ahead with Lunar New Year celebrations over the weekend, calling for luck as they usher in the Year of the Wood Dragon. Where it happened: The Lunar New Year does not officially arrive until Feb. 10, but events have already kicked off in…
· Editorial Staff
Thailand’s ‘most beautiful’ road sweeper becomes TikTok star
A street cleaner in Bangkok is quickly gaining popularity online for being the “most beautiful road sweeper” in Thailand. Key details: Pattaramon Thocharoen, 27, became a beloved TikToker with over 300,000 followers after posting several entertaining clips of her at work with…
· Bryan Ke
Ron DeSantis again slams ‘really cheap’ Christmas toys made in China during Texas rally
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) slammed Christmas toys made in China for the second time this year at his campaign rally in Eagle Pass, Texas, on Monday. What he said: DeSantis, a Republican presidential candidate, complained about the “cheap” made-in-China toys he and his wife bought…
· Isa Peralta
Japanese company releases limited shoe collection inspired by Eternal Sailor Moon
A Japan-based fashion company has collaborated with Sailor Moon to offer a limited-time shoe collection inspired by the Sailor Guardians. Mayla’s new products were released on May 26, around two weeks before the initial release of Toei Company’s upcoming two-part film, “Sailor…
· Editorial Staff
TikToker goes viral for eating McDonald’s ice cream with Chinese herbal cough syrup
A Singaporean TikToker has gone viral for eating ice cream from McDonald’s with Chinese herbal cough syrup. On Saturday, Calvin Lee (@foodmakescalhappy) posted a video of himself in a McDonald’s branch in Singapore. In the 15-second clip, Lee can be seen drizzling Nin Jiom Pei…
· Isa Peralta
Couple invite McDonald’s to their wedding, receive McNuggets bouquet
A Singaporean couple received a surprise gift after inviting McDonald’s Singapore to their wedding. On Sunday, a TikTok user named Agnes posted a video about the special present she and her fiancé Darlyn received from the fast food chain: a McNuggets bouquet.
· Isa Peralta
Keanu Reeves’ band Dogstar reunite, announce new music
More than two decades after the release of their studio album “Happy Ending,” Keanu Reeves’ alternative rock band Dogstar are set to share new music. On Wednesday, Dogstar posted an update on Instagram for their fans.
· Bryan Ke
‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ in Japanese gets US, Canada screenings
A limited-time screening of the Japanese version of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” will hit select theaters across the United States and Canada. The special screenings, some of which will not include English subtitles, are scheduled for 10 theaters in Los Angeles, San Francisco,…
· Iris Jung
Bangkok restaurant’s 50-year-old soup goes viral
A video of a Bangkok restaurant has gone viral on Instagram for its special soup that has been continuously simmering for almost 50 years. Uploaded on April 3 by Instagram user Tonsil (@tonsil), the video shows popular restaurant Wattana Panich and its famous broth in a huge pot…
· Daniel Anderson
Video: BLACKPINK covers TLC, Spice Girls songs in ‘Carpool Karaoke’ final appearance
On Tuesday, BLACKPINK appeared on “Carpool Karaoke” with host James Corden for their final appearance on “The Late Late Show.” The K-pop girl group started with a performance of “Pink Venom,” before teaching Corden some krumping dance moves. They then transitioned to singing…
· Daniel Anderson
Ronny Chieng’s Brooklyn Nets comedy pilot axed by Hulu
Hulu has decided not to move forward with Ronny Chieng’s comedy pilot about the Brooklyn Nets. The TV series, which would have seen the 37-year-old Malaysian actor play the general manager of the Brooklyn Nets, was directed by Greg Mottola and inspired by the professional…
· Carl Samson
WHO fires Asia chief for racism, abuse and unethical behavior
More than a year after being accused of racist, abusive and unethical behavior, Dr. Kasai Takeshi has reportedly been fired from his position as director of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Western Pacific region. Staffers first brought up the allegations against Kasai in…
· Isa Peralta
Michelle Yeoh says being cast in ‘Wicked’ film adaptation is ‘what we call diversity’
Michelle Yeoh believes that being cast in the Jon M. Chu-led movie “Wicked” is “what we call diversity.” Yeoh, 60, will be playing the role of headmistress Madame Morrible in the upcoming film adaptation of the popular Broadway musical of the same name.
· 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…
· Editorial Staff
Lion dance set to ‘See Tình,’ ‘Pink Venom’ goes viral on TikTok
A video of lion dance performers grooving to non-traditional tracks has gone viral. TikTok user @miegemezzzzz posted the minute-and-a-half-long clip on Monday. In it, three groups of lion dance performers move to popular modern songs instead of the typical sounds of cymbals,…
· Bryan Ke
Video: Malaysian dancer with hijab earns roaring applause for captivating lion dance performance
A Malaysian dancer with a hijab has gone viral on TikTok for her and her teammate’s mesmerizing lion dance performance. On Friday, TikTok user Ah Peng (@ahpeng2830) posted a video of the two-person team’s performance.
· Khier Casino
Boy Blows Up Sidewalk After Dropping Sparkler in Manhole During Chinese New Year Festival
It’s time to ring in the Year of the Pig, but one boy in China almost didn’t make it into the New Year after playing with fireworks and setting off an explosion that destroyed part of the sidewalk. The incident was caught on surveillance video as the 8-year-old boy appeared to…