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Olivia Rodrigo
The part-Filipina who rewrote the record books at 17 handed Gen Z pop a new blueprint — and gave Asian-American kids a chart-topping superstar who looks like them.
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· Isa Peralta
BTS, Olivia Rodrigo and more win at 2021 MTV Video Music Awards
Asian and Asian American artists, such as K-pop group BTS and singer Olivia Rodrigo, received several awards and nominations at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards. About the event: The awards show, hosted by Doja Cat, took place on Sep. 12 at New York City’s Barclays Center,…
· Thy Nguyen
Olivia Rodrigo visits White House to tell young people COVID-19 vaccinations are ‘good 4 u’
Olivia Rodrigo appeared at the White House press briefing to help promote COVID-19 vaccinations to younger people on July 14. Instagram interaction: President Joe Biden’s administration will work with influencers, celebrities and teenage ambassadors in an effort to reach out to…
· Ryan General
Olivia Rodrigo Adds High School Diploma to Her Growing List of Achievements
Filipino American singing sensation Olivia Rodrigo is celebrating another milestone in her life, reminding us all that she’s just getting started. Achievement unlocked: The 18-year-old star, whose phenomenal rise this year is highlighted by record-breaking singles, took to…
· Thy Nguyen
Newcomer Olivia Rodrigo Smashes Records With 3 Singles in Top 10 of Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart
Olivia Rodrigo is breaking records as the first ever artist to have three singles land in the top 10 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart at the beginning of her career. About the artist: Olivia Rodrigo is a Filipino American singer and actress who has been taking the world by storm…
· Ryan General
Filipina American Singer Olivia Rodrigo Dominates Apple Music, Spotify With New Single
Filipino American Olivia Rodrigo is a 17-year-old singer-songwriter currently topping every major streaming chart with her debut single “Drivers License.”
· Richie Traktivist
These 7 Filipino American artists are on their way to becoming superstars — listen to them now
With established global icons such as Bruno Mars, H.E.R. and Apl.de.ap of the Black Eyed Peas, as well as the skyrocketing ascension of superstars like Hailee Steinfeld, Bella Poarch and Saweetie, it is undeniable that Filipino Americans are continuing to make their mark in…
· Grace Kim
Asian celebrities slay the red carpet at Met Gala 2021
This year’s Met Gala featured a number of first-time appearances by Asian and Asian American celebrities, from world-renowned female K-pop stars to record-breaking athletes. The event was much more of an intimate gathering — it had only about a third of the normal guest list…
· Grace Kim
BTS inducted into Guinness World Records Hall of Fame, score No. 1 song of summer with ‘Butter’
K-pop superstar group BTS continues to dominate the global music industry with their hit song “Butter,” finishing at the top of Billboard’s Songs of the Summer Chart, just days after the band was inducted into the Guinness World Records’ Hall of Fame. Topping the charts: The…
· Thy Nguyen
Ross Butler, Lana Condor and VP Kamala Harris discuss importance of getting vaccinated
Ross Butler and Lana Condor sat down with Vice President Kamala Harris to encourage people to get vaccinated. “Every Shot Matters”: Harris met up with the two stars during a recent trip to Atlanta to discuss the importance of vaccinations, according to Popsugar.
· Ryan General
BTS’ 2nd English Language Song ‘Butter’ is Demolishing Multiple Records at Different Billboard Charts
BTS’s historic latest single, “Butter,” broke multiple records last week when it debuted at the top spot on Billboard Global 200 chart and the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart. Breakaway winner: With 11 total tracks on the “Global 200” ranking, BTS has broken its previous tie with…
· Carl Samson
YouTube Showcases Anna Akana, Steve Aoki, More API Creators Across Platforms for Heritage Month
YouTube is putting Asian and Pacific Islander (API) creators in the spotlight of its platforms in honor of Heritage Month. In a blog post on Monday, Go-To-Market Shows Lead Dennis Chiu said YouTube could not be more proud of the global API community, whose work “influences the…
· Ryan General
Bretman Rock cried when he was told he could wear Aaliyah’s 2000 VMA dress for 2021 VMAS
Social media personality and reality TV star Bretman Rock attended the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) on Monday wearing a vintage dress that late R&B star Aaliyah wore to the same awards show back in 2000. A tribute to a beloved singer: On Instagram, the 23-year-old makeup…
· Ryan General
Asian Celebs, Politicians Pay Respect to Kobe Bryant on Social Media
Kobe Bryant‘s death on Sunday sent shock waves across the world. The legendary NBA star passed away along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others after their helicopter crashed near Los Angeles.
· Ryan General
Hong Kong, the Philippines Brace For Powerful Super Typhoon Mangkhut with 180 MPH Winds
Countries in the east and southeast Asian region have been conducting evacuations and disaster preparations in the last few days in anticipation of two powerful typhoons approaching this week. Thousands of residents from low-lying areas of Guangdong province in China have been…
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