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As Marvel's first Asian lead in 'Shang-Chi,' he turned a studio experiment into a franchise anchor — then used the platform as an outspoken advocate, treating visibility as a mandate, not a milestone.
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· Editorial Staff
Video: Simu Liu performs ‘bro country version’ of 50 Cent’s ‘In da Club’
Simu Liu received a standing ovation after performing a “bro country version” of 50 Cent’s hit song “In da Club.” The Marvel star, who appeared on the musical game show “That’s My Jam” earlier this week, was challenged to cover 50 Cent’s famous rap with a country twist.
· Editorial Staff
Simu Liu releases inspirational new song ‘Don’t’
Simu Liu recently released an inspirational new song titled “Don’t.” On Friday, the Marvel star, 33, posted on social media about his emotionally moving single.
· Daniel Anderson
Keanu Reeves to star in Jonah Hill-directed dark comedy ‘Outcome’
Keanu Reeves and Jonah Hill are set to collaborate on a new film titled “Outcome.” Hill, 39, will direct and star in the dark comedy which he co-wrote with Ezra Woods, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
· Isa Peralta
New ‘Barbie’ trailer shows off the film’s different Barbies and Kens
Warner Bros. Pictures dropped a second teaser trailer for Greta Gerwig’s highly anticipated film “Barbie” on Wednesday. The almost two-minute video notably showcases the various Barbies and Kens in the upcoming live-action movie.
· Bryan Ke
Air Canada to use AI to handle simple customer service issues
Air Canada has announced its plan to incorporate artificial intelligence for customer service issues. Speaking to The Globe and Mail, Air Canada’s Vice President and Chief Information Officer Mel Crocker said the airline’s experimentation with AI integration for customer service…
· Ryan General
Dolly De Leon joins Simu Liu, Awkwafina, John Cena in ‘Grand Death Lotto’
Award-winning Filipino actor Dolly De Leon has joined the cast of Amazon action-comedy film “Grand Death Lotto.” De Leon, who recently received best supporting actress nominations at the Golden Globes and BAFTAs for her role in “Triangle of Sadness,” is set to join a…
· Daniel Anderson
Stephanie Hsu and her ‘Joy Ride’ co-stars are hilarious in trailer for Adele Lim directorial debut
Lionsgate unveiled the official trailer for “Joy Ride,” a raunchy comedy starring Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Sabrina Wu and Oscar nominee Stephanie Hsu, on Friday. The Adele Lim-directed film tells the story of four Asian American friends who go on a wild adventure in Asia as…
· Bryan Ke
Simu Liu reveals he is working to be a musician: ‘People can have career changes’
Simu Liu recently revealed that he is continuing his pursuit of his lifelong dream to be a musician. On Sunday, Liu, 33, spoke about his decades-long dream with Q’s Tom Power during the Juno Songwriters’ Circle at the Winspear Centre in Edmonton, Canada. The Marvel star returned…
· Michelle De Pacina
Simu Liu rocks Juno Awards with Nickelback song parody and Avril Lavigne medley
Simu Liu showed off his musical talent while singing parodies of hit songs by fellow Canadians Nickelback and Avril Lavigne at the 2023 Juno Awards. On Monday night, Liu hosted the Juno Awards, which honors members of the Canadian music industry, for the second year in a row.
· Iris Jung
Simu Liu calls out Air Canada staff for being ‘unpleasant’ and ‘unprofessional’
Simu Liu was brutally honest about his experience with Air Canada on Instagram. The Canadian actor took to his Instagram Story to share his thoughts about the airline staff at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Thursday while tagging the airline company.
· Chandler Treon
‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ fan film by members of Netflix live-action stunt team raises expectations
A live-action fan film inspired by “Avatar: The Last Airbender” has raised expectations for Netflix’s own adaptation of the beloved series. In the minute-long clip from video creator and stunt coordinator Ken Do, Diana Tsoy plays blind earthbending master Toph as she takes on…
· Ryan General
FBI docs: Kim Kardashian once took home $250K in trash bag after night of gambling with billionaire Jho Low
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian reportedly flew home carrying $250,000 in cash in a trash bag following a night of gambling with disgraced billionaire Jho Low in Las Vegas in 2009, recently surfaced FBI documents revealed. Low, who is currently wanted by international…
· Isa Peralta
Michelle Yeoh says being cast in ‘Wicked’ film adaptation is ‘what we call diversity’
Michelle Yeoh believes that being cast in the Jon M. Chu-led movie “Wicked” is “what we call diversity.” Yeoh, 60, will be playing the role of headmistress Madame Morrible in the upcoming film adaptation of the popular Broadway musical of the same name.
· Chandler Treon
Awkwafina, Simu Liu and John Cena risk their lives to win the ‘Grand Death Lotto’
Awkwafina, Simu Liu and John Cena have been cast in Prime Video’s “Grand Death Lotto.” Awkwafina plays Katie, a new L.A. resident in a dystopian California wracked with economic instability. Katie finds herself in possession of the winning ticket for the Grand Lottery, the key…
· Bryan Ke
‘Sooner than you think’: Simu Liu teases future Marvel team-ups for Shang-Chi
It looks like fans might not have to wait too long before witnessing Shang-Chi team up with other Marvel superheroes. Speaking to People at the Academy of Motion Arts and Sciences Sci-Tech Awards on Friday, “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” star Simu Liu, 33, mentioned…
· Ryan General
Simu Liu calls out celebrity look-alike segment at NBA All-Star Game
Actor Simu Liu, who participated in the 2023 NBA All-Star-Ruffles Celebrity Game on Friday night, has expressed disappointment over the event’s celebrity look-a-like segment in which he was compared to a random Asian spectator. During the segment, a photo of the “Shang-Chi and…
· Daniel Anderson
Simu Liu tapped to host Academy’s Scientific and Technical Awards
Simu Liu has been selected to host the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Scientific and Technical Awards presentation. The event will take place on Feb. 24 at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in what will be the first in-person SciTech Awards ceremony since 2019.…
· Bryan Ke
Constance Wu reportedly pregnant with 2nd child
Constance Wu is reportedly pregnant with her second child with partner Ryan Kattner. Wu, 40, was spotted walking in a park in Los Angeles wearing sweatpants, sneakers and a striped long-sleeve shirt with a visible baby bump.
· Iris Jung
Simu Liu’s assistant shows the reality of her job in viral TikTok
Sabeen Faheem, actor Simu Liu’s assistant, compared the expectations and reality of being a star’s assistant in a viral TikTok video. On Feb. 8, Faheem (@thehijabibounder) uploaded a 20-second clip with the description: “What’s it like being an assistant to a superstar,…
· Michelle De Pacina
Simu Liu shows off his handles in video ahead of NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
Marvel star Simu Liu showed off his basketball skills while practicing for the upcoming NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. On Thursday, Liu shared an Instagram post showcasing his training with trainer Binky Smalls.
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