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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…
· Thy Nguyen
Momiji Nishiya, 13, breaks two records after winning Olympic gold medal in women’s skateboarding
Momiji Nishiya made history and broke two Olympic records with her gold medal win in skateboarding on July 25. Record-breaking win: The Osaka-born 13-year-old became the world’s first-ever Olympic gold medalist in women’s skateboarding, according to NBC Olympics.
· Ryan General
Naomi Osaka Withdraws From Wimbledon Championships, Expresses Excitement for Tokyo Olympics
Naomi Osaka has officially withdrawn from the upcoming Wimbledon championships in June for personal reasons, just weeks after quitting the French Open. Some time off: Osaka’s agent told Reuters on Thursday that the tennis star is “taking some personal time with friends and…
· Carl Samson
Young People in China Are ‘Lying Flat’ to Beat Societal Pressure
Young adults in China have recently embarked on a new trend called “tang ping,” the supposed antidote to the societal pressures of finding a good job and clocking in long hours. In essence, “tang ping” (躺平), which literally translates to “lie flat,” is a deliberate rejection of…
· Bryan Ke
‘Shang-Chi’ Director Destin Daniel Cretton to Direct Series About Japanese American WWII Heroes
“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” director Destin Daniel Cretton is set to helm a television series based on the popular nonfiction book “Facing the Mountain: A True Story of Japanese American Heroes in World War II.” The book, written by best-selling author Daniel…
· Bryan Ke
Netflix Releases Trailer for True Crime Series on Elisa Lam’s Mysterious Death
Netflix has dropped the trailer for “Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel,” a true-crime docuseries that sheds light on the mysterious and unsolved death of Elisa Lam. The series, which will premiere on Netflix on Feb. 10, will investigate the death of the 21-year-old…
· Bryan Ke
Netflix Crime Series to Explore the Mysterious Death of Elisa Lam at ‘Serial Killer’ Hotel
An upcoming Netflix docuseries will look at the disappearance and death of Canadian tourist Elisa Lam, who stayed at the infamous Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles in 2013. The details: The docuseries, titled “Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel,” was revealed this week by…
· Bryan Ke
Filipino American Among 5 Cyclists Killed in Devastating Nevada Highway Accident
A 41-year-old Filipino American man was among the cyclists killed in a Nevada highway crash after a truck driver with high levels of methamphetamine in his system claimed he fell asleep behind the wheel on Dec. 10. A humble and quiet man: Gerrard Nieva was described by Pamela…
· Ryan General
Controversial South Korean Director Kim Ki-Duk Dies of COVID-19
Kim Ki-duk, a renowned filmmaker from South Korea, passed away Friday morning in Latvia due to complications from COVID-19 at 59 years old. Man of cinema: The controversial filmmaker, who attained international fame for his arthouse films, died at a hospital in Riga, where he…
· Bryan Ke
Taiwanese Military to Highlight Same-Sex Marriages at Annual Mass Wedding
The Taiwanese military will highlight the wedding of two female soldiers and their female civilian partners at its annual mass wedding on Friday. Chen Ying-xuan and Lee Ying-ying, and Wang Yi and Meng Youmei’s participation at this year’s mass wedding will become the Taiwanese…
· Carl Samson
Lulu Wang Slams News of Ron Howard Directing Lang Lang Biopic
Lulu Wang has slammed the announcement of Ron Howard as director of an upcoming biopic about a famed Chinese pianist. The biographical drama, which is yet to receive a title, will focus on Lang Lang — the first Chinese pianist to perform with the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna…
· Carl Samson
‘I’m Not Your Moodboard!’: Balenciaga Accused of Appropriating Vietnamese Designer’s Work
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to include a statement from Balenciaga to NextShark. An emerging Vietnamese fashion designer in Germany has accused Balenciaga of stealing, appropriating and profiting from her idea of female motorbike riders in Vietnam.
· Bryan Ke
2 Indian Buffalo Racers Reportedly Beat Usain Bolt’s 100 Meter Record
A 28-year-old construction worker from India has been called for trials by the country’s sports ministry after he beat Usain Bolt’s 100-meter world record. Srinivasa Gowda managed to cover 145 meters (476 feet) in 13.62 seconds during the annual buffalo race known as Kambala in…
· Bryan Ke
Artist Christine Sun Kim Becomes the First Deaf Asian American to Sign the National Anthem at the Super Bowl
American Sign Language (ASL) sound artist Christine Sun Kim became the first deaf Asian American to sign the national anthem at the Super Bowl alongside singer Demi Lovato. The 39-year-old Berlin-based American artist was picked by the National Association of the Deaf (NAD), the…
· Bryan Ke
Germany Finally Reveals First Twin Panda Cubs Born in the Country
Zoo Berlin in Germany finally showcased Meng Xiang and Meng Yuan, the first twin panda cubs to be born in the country, to the public. The twins, who were born in captivity on Aug. 31, 2019, walked out with their mother Meng Meng during a press day on Wednesday, according to CNN.
· Bryan Ke
Korean DJ Blasts People Who Litter on Bali’s Beaches
South Korean DJ and producer Peggy Gou expressed her anger at people who leave their trash on a beach in Bali, Indonesia in an Instagram video on January 2. The 28-year-old Berlin-based house and techno DJ, who performed on New Year’s Eve at Desa Potato Head, went out for a walk…
· Ryan General
South Korean Conductor Becomes First Asian Woman to Lead San Francisco Opera
South Korean conductor Eun Sun Kim is set to become the first Asian woman to lead a renowned North American opera company. San Francisco Opera General Director Matthew Shilvock named Kim as the opera company’s music director on Thursday, according to the official press release.
· Alvin Chan
Razer is Investing $10 Million in Singapore’s Esports Community
Razer, a global gaming and hardware manufacturing giant, is committing $10 million over the next 12 months to fund the esports gaming community in Singapore. In a statement made on Facebook, Razer’s Chief Executive Officer Min-Liang Tan says that Team Singapore will receive part…
· Ryan General
71-Year-Old Grandma Sets New Half Marathon World Record in Ohio
Proving that age is just a number, a persistent 71-year-old marathon runner broke the age-group world record in the half marathon after a brilliant performance at the recent Akron Half Marathon. Jeannie Rice, a grandmother from Mentor, Ohio, finally set a new half marathon world…