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· 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.…
· 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,…
· Daniel Anderson
First trailer released for Simu Liu, Phillipa Soo’s love triangle rom-com ‘One True Loves’
The first trailer and images have dropped for the upcoming rom-com drama flick “One True Loves,” starring Simu Liu, Phillipa Soo and Luke Bracey. “One True Loves” is a modern twist on the classic love triangle story, adapted from author Taylor Jenkins Reid’s novel of the same…
· 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.
· William Yuk
Lucy Liu, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Octavia Spencer to star in comedy ‘Nobody Nothing Nowhere’
Lucy Liu is attached to star in an upcoming high-concept sci-fi comedy titled “Nobody Nothing Nowhere.” Based on a script written by Rachel Wolther and Alex H. Fischer during the 2018 Blacklist and Sundance Screenwriter Labs which centers on a world populated by humanlike life…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘KaoHsiung, here I come!’: Jeremy Lin signs deal with Taiwan basketball team
Shortly after announcing his departure from the Chinese Basketball Association, former NBA star Jeremy Lin will be returning to the court after signing a deal with a Taiwanese basketball team. On Thursday, Lin announced that he is joining the Kaohsiung 17LIVE Steelers of the…
· Carl Samson
Simu Liu, Daniel Dae Kim, George Takei and more speak out on Monterey Park mass shooting
Before you read: Monterey Park mass shooting suspect dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to include a GoFundMe page organized for the benefit of the victims.
· Michelle De Pacina
Simu Liu to receive 2023 Canadian Academy Special Award for ‘making waves globally’
Marvel star Simu Liu is among the recipients of the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television 2023 Special Awards. On Wednesday, the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television unveiled nine recipients ahead of Canadian Screen Week, which recognizes and celebrates the contributions of…
· Iris Jung
‘Allimu’: Simu Liu shares new travel photos with girlfriend
Before you read: ‘Stressful time’ ahead: Simu Liu prepares to meet parents of new girlfriend Allison Hsu Simu Liu’s new girlfriend is a digital marketing manager Actor Simu Liu recently posted cute couple photos with his girlfriend, Allison Hsu, on Instagram.
· Ines Shin
Videos show bodies in China being burned on the streets as crematoriums fill up due to COVID surge
Before you read: China’s lack of transparency on COVID outbreak sparks international concern US announces negative COVID test requirement for travelers from China COVID cases skyrocket in China following easing of zero-COVID policy Families in China are resorting to unauthorized…
· Daniel Anderson
IU and actor Lee Jong-suk confirm relationship, share letters with fans
South Korean singer-songwriter IU and actor Lee Jong-suk recently confirmed their relationship. On Dec. 31, 2022, South Korean media outlet Dispatch revealed their New Year’s couple, as per annual tradition. They reported that their New Year’s couple for 2023, IU and Lee…
· Isa Peralta
Simu Liu praises ‘Barbie’ movie as inclusive, diverse
Before you read: New ‘Barbie’ teaser trailer spoofs ‘2001: A Space Odyssey,’ features a dancing Simu Liu Simu Liu revealed to play 1 of 3 versions of Ken in upcoming ‘Barbie’ film Simu Liu reveals that script for his upcoming project ‘Barbie’ was one of the best his agent ever…
· Chandler Treon
Look: Adorable panda cubs wave goodbye to the panda-monium that was 2022
An adorable bunch of panda cubs are waving goodbye to 2022 and hello to the New Year. A group of 13 pandas born this year at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in China’s Sichuan Province posed for photos with their caretakers to wish visitors and animal lovers a…
· Carl Samson
AJ Rafael and Simu Liu’s ‘Have Yourself a White Christmas’ is the holiday classic we’re playing on loop
AJ Rafael and Simu Liu’s “Have Yourself a White Christmas” medley is making a comeback for the Yuletide season — and we’re all for the nostalgia on repeat. The cover, which first came out in 2018, combines Frank Sinatra’s “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and Irving…
· Editorial Staff
Simu Liu shares 2022 highlights, lowlights in Subtle Asian Traits Facebook post
In a now-viral Facebook post, Simu Liu reflected on 2022 with a list of achievements and struggles. Liu, 33, took to Facebook on Friday to “share some highlights, lowlights and insights.”
· Daniel Anderson
True BLINK status: Simu Liu reveals his BLACKPINK bias
In an interview with NextShark on the red carpet of the 20th Unforgettable Gala in Beverly Hills on Saturday, Simu Liu revealed his BLACKPINK bias. He was initially stuck between Lisa and Jennie, saying: “I feel like I like both of them. Just seeing them live, they've got such a…
· Bryan Ke
‘Stressful time’ ahead: Simu Liu prepares to meet parents of new girlfriend Allison Hsu
Before you read: Simu Liu’s new girlfriend is a digital marketing manager Simu Liu has revealed that his plans for the holiday season include spending time with his girlfriend, Allison Hsu, and meeting her parents.
· Isa Peralta
New ‘Barbie’ teaser trailer spoofs ‘2001: A Space Odyssey,’ features a dancing Simu Liu
Before you read: Simu Liu reveals that script for his upcoming project ‘Barbie’ was one of the best his agent ever read Simu Liu revealed to play 1 of 3 versions of Ken in upcoming ‘Barbie’ film A new teaser trailer for the upcoming live-action “Barbie” movie, which will feature…
· Editorial Staff
Simu Liu’s new girlfriend is a digital marketing manager
Simu Liu has made his relationship with his new girlfriend, Allison Hsu, Instagram official. On Saturday, Liu, 33, posted a photo of himself with Allison Hsu, a 26-year-old digital marketing manager at Interscope Records, on the social media platform. In the photo, the couple…
· Isa Peralta
Japanese fans clean World Cup stadium one last time after loss to Croatia
Japanese fans captured netizens’ hearts once again for cleaning up after Samurai Blue lost to Croatia on Monday. The tense match, which ended with a high-stakes penalty shootout, saw Croatia come out victorious through a 3-1 score on penalties. Despite the loss, which ended…
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NiziU
NiziU is JYP's proof that its idol system can be productized for another market entirely — a Japanese group built via a Sony Music Japan joint venture that competes as a domestic act on Oricon, not a K-pop import, effectively giving JYP a second home-market revenue engine.
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Simu Liu
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.