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· Heather Johnson Yu
Starbucks Berlin Writes ‘Japeneese’ on Customer’s Cup After She Told Them Her Name Was ‘Stephanie’
It would seem Starbucks needs to invite yet another store to participate in its mandatory racial bias education. On April 24, Taylor Hunkeler took to FaceBook to post an upsetting situation which occurred at a Berlin, Germany Starbucks. Hunkeler told Nextshark that her mother,…
· Benny Luo
Dash Berlin: Why Success Can’t Be Reached Alone
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Dash Berlin after his spectacular show at Marquee Nightclub & Dayclub in Las Vegas. What I find most fascinating about this talented artist is not that he’s currently one of the hottest EDM DJs in the industry, or the fact that…
· Ryan General
New Trend Has Women Using Their Breasts to Drink Boba Tea
Boba-loving women in Asia are participating in a new online “challenge” that involves them drinking bubble tea without the use of their hands. In this online trend, women with large breasts are sharing images of themselves drinking the popular beverage while using their boobs…
· Bryan Ke
Iconic Pianist Lang Lang Posts Wedding Photos with German Pianist Wife
In case you didn’t know, one of the world’s most famous classical pianists, Lang Lang, recently tied the knot with his German pianist fiancée Gina Alice. The ceremony was held at a hotel in France while the wedding banquet was held at the Palace of Versailles later on Sunday,…
· Ryan General
Filipino-Canadian Discovers Old Family Heirloom is Actually a 1000-Year-Old Giant Pearl Worth $90 Million
A Filipino-Canadian man discovered that an heirloom that has been in his family for decades was actually a 1,000-year-old pearl worth around $90 million (4.74 billion Philippine pesos). Abraham Reyes, who is based in Ontario, Canada, thought the item was a novel home ornament…
· Editorial Staff
15 Wholesome Asian Couples Reveal How They Met and It’s Giving My Single Ass Hope
It’s almost impossible to find Asian couple representation in the media besides in rare films like “Crazy Rich Asians”, so we asked our fans to share with us their most wholesome stories of how Asian couples met and you definitely did not disappoint. Here are 15 couples and…
· Carl Samson
Korean Twitch Streamer Harassed on Livestream by Racist Men in Germany, Kills Them With Kindness
A Korean Twitch streamer had to keep her cool when several white men began harassing her with racist gestures right in the middle of a livestream in Berlin. Giannie Lee, who shares content on Korean culture, has more than 14,500 followers on the platform.
· Carl Samson
Tourism Ministry Backs TF Up After Suggesting Malaysia Has No Gay People
Amid an intense backlash, Malaysia’s Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture was forced to clarify its minister’s controversial comments regarding homosexuality in the country. Ahead of this year’s ITB Berlin travel fair, Minister Datuk Mohammaddin bin Ketapi reportedly suggested…
· Carl Samson
Ezra Miller Cast in Lead Role of Film Based on Award-Winning Japanese Novel
Ezra Miller will be playing the lead role in an independent thriller based on an acclaimed Japanese novel this summer. Produced by Echo Lake Entertainment, “The Mourner” follows a homicide detective who finds new spiritual meaning after crossing paths with a mystical young man,…
· Elliot Sang
Go Tell Mom: Asians Working in the Music Industry is More Possible Than Ever
You know the drill: working in the arts, according to your hard-nosed Asian elders, is not a viable career path. You will not make money; you will suffer; you will die broke, wishing you listened to your parents. Right? Perhaps not. I had the opportunity to interview three…
· Bryan Ke
German YouTuber Who Speaks Perfect Korean Pranks People in Seoul and the Reactions are Priceless
A foreign woman took to the streets of Itaewon in Seoul, South Korea to casually chat with random strangers, stunning them with her perfect grasp of the Korean language. The woman, known as Ilayda, is from Berlin, Germany and took up the Korean language as a hobby, according to…
· Ziye Wang
Man Draws Twitter Fury After Admitting to Destroying Tents During Fyre Festival on Netflix
A new Netflix documentary titled “Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened” is drawing the ire of netizens due to the questionable behavior of a certain festival attendee amid what was otherwise a spectacular disaster of an event.
· Carl Samson
These ‘Tidying Up With Marie Kondo’ Memes are Relatable AF
In case you haven’t heard, Japanese consultant Marie Kondo has a new show on Netflix and it’s all about her internationally-acclaimed expertise: decluttering. The show, which came out on Jan. 1, has since inspired people to take the first step in organizing their homes — though…
· Ryan General
Old Images of BTS Members Wearing ‘Nazi’ Symbol Spark Controversy
K-pop sensation BTS has sparked another controversy after a prominent Jewish group called them out for wearing hats adorned with Nazi symbols during a photoshoot. The popular South Korean boyband faced criticism last month after 23-year-old BTS member Jimin was seen wearing a…
· Ryan General
Cary Fukunaga Becomes the First American to Direct a James Bond Film
Director Cary Fukunaga has been tapped to helm the next James Bond film which is set for early 2020 release. The Emmy-award winning filmmaker, who is best known for directing the maiden season of HBO’s limited series “True Detective,” will be replacing English director Danny…
· Bryan Ke
Filipino University Students Performing ‘How Far I’ll Go’ Will Leave You Speechless
The University of the Philippines’ (UP) choral group organized an epic flash mob at the Piazza Duomo in Aviano, Italy and sang the Disney hit song “How Far I’ll Go” from the 2016 movie “Moana.” Video of the performance was posted on the UP Singing Ambassadors’ Facebook page,…
· Ryan General
Ai Weiwei’s Beijing Studio Destroyed By Chinese Authorities Without Warning
Chinese authorities reportedly destroyed the studio of contemporary artist and activist Ai Weiwei in Beijing without warning. Ai, a known critic of the government, posted videos of the unannounced demolition on his Instagram account on Friday and Saturday. A post shared by Ai…
· Editorial Staff
Starbucks Barista Writes ‘Philippine’ on Woman’s Cup — But Her Name Was ‘Melissa’
In the past year, Starbucks has been accused of many racist incidents in stores all around the world where baristas will use racist terms for customers who clearly tell them their names. It’s gotten so bad that the company will close all US stores for the day on May 29 to…
· Jocelyn Eikenburg
11 Critically Acclaimed AMWF Movies Worth Watching
Yes, Asian men and White women can love on the big screen and make for enlightening cinema. If you frequent art house theaters and film festivals, or simply want a more sophisticated pick for a change, here are 11 critically acclaimed AMWF (Asian Male, White Female) movies you…
· Carl Samson
Hollywood Star Hid Her Asian Identity Her Whole Life to Avoid Racism
Merle Oberon, an Anglo-Indian actress who started her career in the U.K. before moving to America, hid her Asian identity her entire life. According to Variety, Oberon identified as White throughout her life, claiming to be born in Tasmania to a distinguished British officer and…