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· Ryan General
Michelle Yeoh takes a trippy multiverse journey in trailer for A24’s ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’
Malaysian actor Michelle Yeoh is traveling through multiple dimensions in her new film “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” Into the Michelle-verse: On Tuesday, independent entertainment company A24 released the first trailer of the mind-bending action thriller, which explores…
· Thy Nguyen
‘Russian Doll’ Star Greta Lee Partnering with A24 in Cathy Park Hong’s ‘Minor Feelings’ Adaptation
Actress Greta Lee is teaming up with A24 Productions to bring the New York Times bestseller “Minor Feelings,” written by Cathy Park Hong, to the screen. The television series will be inspired by Hong’s most recent novel, according to Deadline.
· Carl Samson
China is tracking down Uyghurs across the world, independent study finds
China’s crackdown on Uyghurs extends beyond Xinjiang to a diaspora spread throughout the world, according to a new independent study. Author Bradley Jardine describes the phenomenon as “transnational repression,” which can be traced back to 1997. Between 1997 and January 2022,…
· Khier Casino
Suspect in Brooklyn subway shooting in custody after NYPD offers $50,000 reward
Frank James, the primary suspect of the subway shooting in Brooklyn’s Sunset Park on Tuesday that left at least 29 injured has been taken into custody. James, 62, was born in the Bronx but moved to different locations for short periods of time, according to his sister, Catherine…
· Michelle De Pacina
Making history: Philippine women’s national football team qualifies for country’s first FIFA World Cup
Malditas, the Philippine women’s national football team, recently made history by earning a victory ticket to their nation’s first World Cup. The team will advance to the semis of the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup and make their way to Australia to compete in the FIFA Women's World…
· Sarah Yukiko
China calls for boycott of KFC due to customers’ ‘irrational and excessive’ purchases
Following a successful meal toy promotion with the Chinese toy company Pop Mart, KFC is facing backlash and calls for a boycott in China. Reports suggested some consumers bought hundreds of dollars’ worth of the meals to acquire the limited-edition collectibles but threw away…
· Editorial Staff
What’s next after ‘Shang-Chi’?: 16 Asian-led movies and shows to look forward to in 2022
The year 2021 was a pivotal one for Asian representation in entertainment. “Shang-Chi” kicked ass as the first Asian superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Both Laura Jean and Devi discovered young love in the Netflix hits “To All the Boys: Always and Forever” and “Never…
· Carl Samson
500 Vietnamese forced laborers at Chinese factory in Serbia have only two toilets, report alleges
Around 500 migrant workers from Vietnam are being exploited at a Chinese-run company in Serbia, local nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) reported last week. The rundown: The workers, who were hired to construct a tire factory in Zrenjanin, a city in the northern province of…
· 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…
· Maina Chen
Yosemite restoration of 1917 Laundry Building showcases ‘almost erased’ history of Chinese workers
A Chinese laundry facility built in 1917 has been restored and opened to the public to honor the “almost erased” history of the Chinese migrant workers who built vital roads in Yosemite National Park and supported its foundations since 1874. Cultural significance: The building…
· Khier Casino
26 Asian celebrities, activists, political leaders among TIME’s ‘100 most influential people of 2021’
TIME magazine has published its 100 most influential people of 2021 on Wednesday and the full list includes Naomi Osaka, Shohei Ohtani and Cathy Park Hong, among other Asian luminaries from around the globe. The 18th annual list of influential people features activists,…
· Bryan Ke
MMA Champion Angela Lee gets into heated argument with Filipino reporter over pregnancy ‘vacation’
ONE Championship atomweight belt holder Angela Lee got into a heated debate with a Filipino reporter from GMA News when he asked if she should have vacated her title after going on a pregnancy “vacation.” The two-year “vacation”: The argument happened on Sept. 8 during a virtual…
· Bryan Ke
Suspected Yakuza member attacks ‘Battle Royale’ star Beat Takeshi with a pickaxe after begging for a start in showbiz
Veteran Japanese actor Takeshi Kitano, also known as Beat Takeshi, was recently attacked inside of his car by a disgruntled fan with a pickaxe. What happened: Kitano, 74, was leaving the Tokyo premises of the TBS television network with his driver when a fan suddenly attacked…
· Carl Samson
Hate crimes targeting Asian and Black people in U.S. reaches highest mark in 12 years
Due to notable spikes in anti-Asian and anti-Black attacks, hate crimes in the U.S. hit a 12-year high in 2020, according to FBI data released on Monday. Key findings: The agency recorded a total of 7,759 hate crimes in the past year. This is a 6.1% increase from 2019 and is the…
· Ryan General
China’s youngest boy band forced to rebrand after being accused of child exploitation
The Panda Boys, China’s youngest boy band ever, has been rebranded as a children’s art troupe after their agency was accused of child exploitation. Too young to be heartthrobs: The recently formed group, composed of seven elementary school children aged between 7 and 11, drew…
· Carl Samson
Stop AAPI Hate reports more physical, less verbal trend in over 9,000 incidents since March 2020
National coalition Stop AAPI Hate is reporting an increase in physical attacks against Asian Americans this year, while verbal abuse — though still the largest type of discrimination — is seeing a drop in numbers compared to 2020. Key details: The trends are highlighted in the…
· Carl Samson
House Passes Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Act
The House of Representatives passed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act on Tuesday, bringing the legislation to POTUS Biden for his signature. What it’s about: The COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, introduced by Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) in March, aims to aggressively investigate hate crimes,…
· Carl Samson
Youn Yuh-Jung Makes History After Winning Oscar for Best Supporting Actress
Youn Yuh-jung gave an unforgettable speech after making history as the first Korean actress to win an Academy Award on Sunday night. The 73-year-old star, who has 50 years of film and television credits, won best supporting actress for her performance in “Minari” — Lee Isaac…
· Drue Kataoka
Why the Oscars Has a Chance Where the Golden Globes Failed
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this piece are solely those of the authors. We have a problem of Asian hate.
· Bryan Ke
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novel About a French Vietnamese Spy to Be Adapted into TV Series
A24 and Rhombus Media are developing a TV series adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer-winning novel “The Sympathizer” with Park Chan-wook set to direct. Nguyen, 50, announced the deal in a Twitter post on Tuesday, according to Deadline.