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· Michelle De Pacina
Studio Ghibli previews theme park attractions at touring exhibition in Japan
Studio Ghibli will be holding touring exhibitions in five cities across Japan ahead of its theme park’s opening in November. The exhibitions will showcase behind-the-scenes memorabilia of the theme park’s conception, including versions of the attractions inspired by the beloved…
· Carl Samson
Rich Chinese Men are Touring Russia to Find White-Skinned, Blue-Eyed Wives
With a disproportionate amount of females in their home country, affluent Chinese men have taken the liberty to visit Russia in hopes of meeting beautiful women to marry. These men reportedly pay thousands to participate in so-called “wife tours,” according to Daily Mail.
· Daniel Anderson
Interview: Stephanie Poetri on her new song’s edgier sound, artist she’s most excited to see perform
Indonesian American singer-songwriter Stephanie Poetri challenges the notion of astrological influence on love and relationships in her latest single, “Astrologically Illogical.” Despite being a Taurus herself and living in the star-studded city of Los Angeles, Poetri approaches…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘That’s what America is about’: Sugar Bowl Bakery co-founder reflects on his family’s pursuit of the American dream
“How come all the houses look the same?” then-24-year-old Andrew Ly wondered while touring San Francisco for the first time. The air was colder and the streets were quieter — completely different from the atmosphere of his war-torn home country. Ly and his family came from Giồng…
· Richie Traktivist
Fil-Am musician AJ Rafael announces ‘The Take Me Back Tour’ after 9-year hiatus
It has been almost a decade since Filipino American singer-songwriter and entertainment pioneer AJ Rafael declared an indefinite hiatus from touring as a musician. Rafael, who started uploading videos of cover songs to YouTube in 2006, helped build an online music community that…
· Iris Jung
Barbie reveals Anna May Wong doll for AAPI Heritage Month
Mattel celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a new Anna May Wong Barbie doll. The announcement was made on Monday through Barbie’s official Instagram account.
· Daniel Anderson
S. Korean singer, DJ and producer SHAUN talks writing songs for K-pop superstars, his debut US tour
South Korean singer-songwriter, DJ and producer SHAUN spoke with NextShark about embarking on his first-ever U.S. tour. SHAUN is best known for his 2018 viral hit “Way Back Home,” which has amassed over 69 million views on YouTube. He was one of Spotify’s Top 10 most-streamed…
· Daniel Anderson
‘I don’t really like love songs’: Kang Daniel is a different kind of storyteller, ready to take on the world
“I don’t really like love songs. Because about 80 percent of all the songs that I’ve heard are all about love,” Kang Daniel tells NextShark. The South Korean soloist, singer-songwriter, producer and actor found time in his hectic schedule last month to answer interview questions…
· William Yuk
Keshi warns ‘performers aren’t circus animals’ after concertgoer’s hurled object injures his eye
Keshi was performing in Honolulu on Monday for the final stop of his “HEAVEN/HELL” tour when he was struck by a bracelet in the face. The object, which was thrown by a fan, left visible marks around Keshi’s left eye. Vietnamese American singer-songwriter Keshi was left injured…
· Khier Casino
‘Untitled F*ck M*ss S**gon Play’ to run at same time as ‘Miss Saigon’ revival in England
The Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester, England, is set to present Kimber Lee’s drama “Untitled F*ck M*ss S**gon Play,” which aims to address the representation of Asian women in the “Miss Saigon” musical. New Earth Theatre said in a statement that it does not wish to…
· Ryan General
Japanese pianist attacked in NYC in 2020 finds ‘will to return’ to music
Japanese jazz pianist Tadataka Unno was brutally attacked by a group of youths in Harlem, New York, in late September 2020. Two years after the attack, the 42-year-old musician shared that he has now found the will to return to music through the help and support of the people…
· Bryan Ke
‘Milkshake’ singer Kelis shares video of fascinated women touching her braided hair in Singapore
"Milkshake" singer Kelis, whose full name is Kelis Rogers-Mora, shared a video on Instagram on Saturday showing two women in Singapore touching her braided hair without her consent. “Just embrace it,” the 43-year-old R&B singer’s friend, who was filming the encounter, can be…
· Chandler Treon
Discover Spill tab: the LA-based French Korean indie-pop sensation here to make music and eat cheese
L.A. based French Korean artist Spill tab put on an electrifying performance to kick off Day 2 of the Austin City Limits (ACL) Music Festival, thrilling longtime fans and enticing festival stragglers hypnotized by the sound of her blissful bedroom pop. Spill tab’s EPs “Oatmilk”…
· Chandler Treon
Japanese tourist in Wisconsin captivated by lakes, cheese and monster trucks in viral TikTok video
A Japanese tourist traveling across the U.S. has gone viral on TikTok for his video explaining why Wisconsin is an underrated destination. The tourist is George Japan, a popular Japanese YouTuber who rose to fame for his videos explaining Japanese culture and reacting to poorly…
· Daniel Anderson
LOONA fans voice concern over health of several members missing tour performances
Fans of K-pop girl group LOONA are calling out label BlockBerry Creative and tour promoters MyMusicTaste after several members dropped out of performances during their world tour. LOONA’s tour in North America consisted of 14 shows across 13 cities in less than a month,…
· Daniel Anderson
K-pop boy group SEVENTEEN drop new collaboration with Anne-Marie
K-pop boy group SEVENTEEN released a new version of their single “_WORLD” featuring British pop singer Anne-Marie on Friday. “_WORLD” is the lead single of SEVENTEEN’s repackage album “Sector 17,” which peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard 200. The Pledis Entertainment group are…
· Daniel Anderson
K-pop soloist AleXa announces dates for US tour
K-pop soloist AleXa has revealed new information about her upcoming U.S. tour. The ZB label artist will travel to eight stops, starting with Jersey City, New Jersey, on Oct. 18 and concluding in Los Angeles on Oct. 30, with a stop in her home state of Oklahoma along the way.…
· Jane Nam
Eric Nam says being Asian ‘now feels like a superpower,’ talks heartbreak as song inspiration in new interview
In an interview on the “Zach Sang Show” about his most recent album, “There and Back Again,” popstar Eric Nam shared his thoughts on identity, love and aging. Most of the songs on his new album appear to be about heartbreak, including the hits “I Don’t Know You Anymore” and…
· Jane Nam
Korean artist DJ Soda says she was ‘harassed,’ kicked off flight over her ‘f*ck you’ sweatpants
Popular South Korean artist DJ Soda, 36, claims she was kicked off an American Airlines flight for wearing “offensive” pants emblazoned with the word ”F*CK" all over them. DJ Soda, whose real name is Hwang So-hee, posted on her Instagram and Twitter that American Airlines had…
· Rebecca Moon
Drag queen Kim Chi talks Korean pride and her ‘full circle’ moment with her queer POC makeup line
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” star Kim Chi has a makeup line, “KimChi Chic Beauty,” which is now available at over 130 CVS stores nationwide. Kim Chi bought her first eyeliner and brush set at CVS and describes her makeup line’s launch at the drugstore chain as coming “full circle.” Her…
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