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· Bryan Ke
Nikita Dragun Obliterates Victoria’s Secret By Proving Trans Women Can Also Sell the ‘Fantasy’
Asian American makeup artist and beauty guru Nikita Dragun slammed Victoria’s Secret’s chief marketing officer’s controversial comment suggesting that trans women can’t sell the “fantasy.” dear Victoria’s Secret, you said trans women can’t sell the “fantasy” so here i am as a…
· Editorial Staff
Meet NIKI, Indonesia’s Rising R&B Star
“I always had the mindset I wasn’t going to make it because I’m Asian – and no Asians ever make it.” These were the thoughts that sat in the mind of Indonesian singer NIKI when she was growing up aspiring to be an artist in America. However, her beliefs were not unfounded —…
· Bryan Ke
Rich Brian ‘Regrets’ Taking This Photo For Guess Collaboration
Guess displayed one of its giant advertisements for the GUESS x 88rising collaboration at one of its branches and Rich Brian is regretting his decision to pose for a photoshoot. View this post on Instagram i didnt know they were gonna put it up this big in the storefronts why…
· Bryan Ke
Jay Chou Scares People Out of Cafe in Japan After He’s Mistaken for a Yakuza Boss
Jay Chou was recently mistaken for a gangster boss by customers when he entered a cafe while on vacation in Japan. The 43-year-old artist, known as the King of Mandopop, is currently relaxing on vacation in Japan before he kicks off his concert tour in October.
· Bryan Ke
Chef Who Designed Food in ‘Always be My Maybe’ Earns 2 Michelin Stars
“Always Be My Maybe” star Ali Wong recently took to her social media to congratulate Niki Nakayama, the owner of upscale Japanese restaurant n/naka that specializes in modern kaiseki cuisine in Los Angeles, for her two-star Michelin award. “This is a very big deal! Congrats my…
· Jin Hyun
Buzzfeed is Being Accused of Laying Off Mostly POC and LGBT Employees
Editor’s Note: This article was updated with a response from Buzzfeed. Last week, Buzzfeed announced that they would be laying off 15% of their staff — over 200 employees — to help the company turn a profit. The process was staggered over a period of several days, causing panic…
· Editorial Staff
15 Things ABGs Know All Too Well
We all know an ABG, are a full or part-time ABG, or have ABG tendencies. No, not medical terminology, ABGs are Asian baby girls or Asian baby gangsters. Back when AIM was still our preferred mode of communication, their screen names were something along the lines of…
· Carl Samson
Actress Ming-Na Wen Teases Cameo in Disney’s Live-Action ‘Mulan’
Ming-Na Wen, the voice behind the 1998 Disney classic Mulan, might appear in the upcoming live-action remake for good measure. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. star hinted at a cameo when asked if she would return to the franchise in some way.
· Carl Samson
Chinese Netizens Praise Female Biker For Throwing Trash Back into Littering Car
A female motorcyclist in Beijing, China is winning praise for a responsible act that left a car rider with a taste of her own medicine. The incident along a technology center at the Chinese capital occurred on Sept. 17, according to Sina News.
· Ryan General
Disney’s Live-Action ‘Mulan’ is Going to Have Original Music and Mushu
An interesting development on Disney’s live-action “Mulan” production is set to thrill avid fans of the original animated version. The upcoming remake will not only feature music but also will see the return of Mushu, a beloved character from the animated classic, according to…
· Carl Samson
USC President to Resign Over Handling of Doctor Who Targeted Chinese Students for Sex Abuse
C.L. Max Nikias, president of the University of Southern California, is stepping down from his post in the wake of a scandal involving a gynecologist accused of sexual misconduct towards students, particularly those of Chinese nationality. The university’s Board of Trustees…
· Ryan General
Trans Instagrammer Sparks ‘Cultural Appropriation’ Debate Over Pink Dreadlock Wig
A popular social media influencer of Asian-Mexican descent has sparked criticism online for wearing a pink dreadlock wig in her recent Instagram post. Known by her Instagram alias Nikita Dragun, the popular transgender star is being accused by netizens of cultural appropriation…
· Carl Samson
USC Gynecologist Accused of Sexual Misconduct Targeted Chinese Students for 30 Years
A gynecologist who worked for the student health clinic of the University of Southern California is facing a wave of accusations of sexual misconduct from female students, particularly Chinese nationals, for allegedly taking advantage of their limited understanding of English…
· Carl Samson
Model Who ‘Sold’ Virginity For $2.8 Million to Hong Kong Buyer Says Sale Was Fake
Aleexandra Kefren, an aspiring model who went viral after planning to sell her virginity, says that it was all her agency’s publicity stunt to lure women into a much darker business. Kefren auctioned off her virginity in March 2017 through Cinderella Escorts, which then claimed…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Mulan Begins Filming This Month! Here’s Everything We Know So Far
Disney is slated to begin filming the eagerly awaited live-action “Mulan” movie this month as key members of the cast and crew are being finalized. Currently, the company has been keeping mum about any important information, such as a firm release date or any further cast…
· Ryan General
Asians Dominate the World’s Most Beautiful Faces of 2017
An actress from the Philippines and a K-pop superstar topped this year’s list of the world’s most beautiful and handsome faces by Independent Critics. The top spot for “The 100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2017” went to actress Liza Soberano, while Kim Tae Hyung, aka V of the popular…
· Khier Casino
Meet the Chinese Actress Disney Chose to Play Mulan
Chinese actress Liu Yifei, also known as Crystal Liu, has been cast as the beloved protagonist of the live-action adaptation of Disney’s 1998 animated film “Mulan”. Sorry, Scarlett Johansson.
· Khier Casino
15 Reasons Why We Want to Rub the New Aladdin’s Lamp and Ride His Magic Carpet
Disney has found its Aladdin, aka Prince Ali Ababwa, and we want to go on a magic carpet ride with him to show us the world! Mena Massoud is set to play the Disney hero in the live-action remake of the 1992 animated classic, which is now in pre-production after director Guy…
· Erica Waters
Let’s Talk About Body Shaming in the Philippines
Let me start off by saying I am a fiercely proud mixed-race, Filipino-American woman. Growing up, I had the wonderful and rare opportunity to live in the Philippines for six years — I learned Tagalog, immersed myself in the culture, enjoyed the endless delicacies and most…
· Khier Casino
Anime-Loving Russian Figure Skater Performs The Most Epic Routine as ‘Sailor Moon’
Fighting evil by moonlight and winning love by daylight, Russian figure skater Evgenia Medvedeva slays on the ice dressed as Sailor Moon. On April 23, the International Skating Union held the World Team Trophy in Figure Skating Competition in Tokyo, where each participating…