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· Ryan General
Simu Liu calls out HuffPost for suggesting ‘tokenism’ landed him ‘Ken’ role in ‘Barbie’
Simu Liu has slammed an op-ed published by HuffPost for suggesting he was hired as the “token” Asian actor in the upcoming movie “Barbie.” In the article titled “We Love Simu Liu, But He’s Not The Only Talented Asian Thirst Trap In Hollywood,” writer Ian Kumamoto wrote that…
· Daniel Anderson
Interview: Bretman Rock wants everyone to know ‘You’re That Bitch’ in new memoir
“My first thought was to write a coffee table book of tasteful nudes, maybe a couple of actual nudes.” This was internet sensation Bretman Rock’s response to being asked about how the idea behind his upcoming memoir, “You’re That Bitch: & Other Cute Lessons About Being…
· William Yuk
Stephanie Hsu credits ‘feminist powerhouse’ Courtney Love for providing a ‘guiding light’
Stephanie Hsu credits rock icon Courtney Love for providing a “guiding light” and inspiring her to “have a good time” during this awards show season. When asked during her “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” appearance on Jan. 19 whether award shows are “what they’re cracked up…
· William Yuk
Watch: Sandra Oh fangirls to debut live performance of ‘Turning Red’ boy band 4*Town
Before you read: ‘It just felt good to be seen’: ‘Turning Red’ boy band 4*Town on Asian representation in Pixar’s new movie A live performance by the boy band 4*Town from Disney and Pixar’s “Turning Red” at the 20th Unforgettable Gala had Sandra Oh fangirling out of her mind.
· Michelle De Pacina
Simu Liu to receive 2023 Canadian Academy Special Award for ‘making waves globally’
Marvel star Simu Liu is among the recipients of the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television 2023 Special Awards. On Wednesday, the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television unveiled nine recipients ahead of Canadian Screen Week, which recognizes and celebrates the contributions of…
· Ryan General
Ke Huy Quan reveals his ‘Goonies’ costar negotiated his ‘Everything Everywhere’ contract
Before you read: Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan win Golden Globes for ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Golden Globe-winning actor Ke Huy Quan recently revealed that his contract for “Everything Everywhere All at Once” was negotiated by his “The Goonies” costar Jeff Cohen.
· Isa Peralta
Simu Liu praises ‘Barbie’ movie as inclusive, diverse
Before you read: New ‘Barbie’ teaser trailer spoofs ‘2001: A Space Odyssey,’ features a dancing Simu Liu Simu Liu revealed to play 1 of 3 versions of Ken in upcoming ‘Barbie’ film Simu Liu reveals that script for his upcoming project ‘Barbie’ was one of the best his agent ever…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Everything Everywhere,’ ‘Decision to Leave’ and ‘After Yang’ among Obama’s favorite films of 2022
Former President Barack Obama continued his annual tradition of sharing his favorite music, books and films of the year. Obama listed several Asian-led films among his favorite movies, including the Daniels’ “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” Kogonada’s “After Yang,” Park…
· Ines Shin
‘Everything Everywhere’: Ke Huy Quan’s 27 awards so far makes him this season’s most honored actor
Before you read: Harrison Ford calls Ke Huy Quan’s award season success ‘well deserved’ Ke Huy Quan, Stephanie Hsu and Chloe Kim among awardees at 20th Unforgettable Gala ‘All I was hoping for was a job’: Ke Huy Quan gives heartfelt acceptance speech at Gotham Awards Ke Huy Quan…
· 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: