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· Ryan General
How Serena and Venus Williams inspired Naomi Osaka’s rise to tennis stardom
“The way [the Williams sisters] flew around the world and influenced society blew my mind,” said Tamaki Osaka
· Michelle De Pacina
‘This is the change we’ve longed for’: US’ 1st help center for Thai workers opens in LA
The United States’ first help center for Thai migrant workers has opened in Los Angeles. About the help center: On Wednesday, the Thai Community Development Center (CDC) opened a first-of-its-kind help center in Second Home Hollywood for the 28th anniversary of freedom for Thai…
· Ryan General
LAPD reports 371% increase in anti-Asian hate crimes from 2019 to 2022
Hate crimes targeting Asians and other communities in Los Angeles saw an alarming surge in 2022, according to a report released by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). Rise of hate: The LAPD’s analysis, presented to the city’s Police Commission on Tuesday, revealed that a…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese American Museum exhibit unveils life-size Bruce Lee statue
The Chinese American Museum has unveiled a life-size statue of Bruce Lee to commemorate the late legendary martial artist’s 50th death anniversary. Key details: The Chu Tat Shing Art Exhibition, which showcases the work of renowned Hong Kong sculptor Chu Tat Shing, is currently…
· Carl Samson
Homeless man found living in underground vault in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo
A homeless man was recently arrested after being found living in an underground utility vault in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo last week. The discovery: The vault is located next to the Japanese American National Museum (JANM) on Alameda Street.
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani sets record with 3rd consecutive season of at least 100 hits, 100 strikeouts
Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani made history on Friday by recording his 100th hit of the season, effectively securing his third consecutive season of at least 100 hits and 100 pitching strikeouts. What happened: The 29-year-old Japanese-born athlete, who was also recently…
· Daniel Anderson
XG’s Juria, Chisa and Hinata release cover of TLC’s ‘No Scrubs’
XG members Juria, Chisa and Hinata dropped a medley of covers on YouTube including TLC’s iconic hit ‘No Scrubs’. ‘XG VOX’ no. 5: The video uploaded to YouTube on Sunday is the fifth installment of the act’s “XG VOX” series, which spotlights vocal covers from the trio. Past…
· 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…
· Daniel Anderson
XG’s Maya and Harvey reference ‘John Wick,’ Super Saiyans in new cypher video ‘Two Tens’
Maya and Harvey of the Japanese girl group XG released a cypher video set to the beat of “Two Tens” by Cordae and Anderson .Paak. The release serves as a follow-up to their previous cypher tape releases and was first showcased during their U.S. music festival debut at Head in…
· Ryan General
Los Angeles unveils winning design for the 1871 Chinese Massacre memorial
The winning design for a memorial to the victims of the Chinese Massacre of 1871 in Los Angeles has been unveiled. Artist Sze Tsung Nicolás Leong and writer Judy Chui-Hua Chung, both L.A. locals, were selected to design the memorial following a competition that attracted almost…
· Ana Yoo
New York set to implement first statewide ban on gas stoves in new buildings
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a new budget deal on Thursday that would include a statewide ban on the use of natural gas in new constructions. New York City already passed a similar law in 2021, banning gas hookups in all new buildings under seven stories. The ban…
· Michelle De Pacina
LA Chinatown tenants rally against 300% increase in rent
Residents at a Chinatown apartment complex in Los Angeles are rallying against a 300% increase in rent. As L.A.’s COVID-era eviction moratorium expired at the end of March, tenants at Hillside Villa marched to Mayor Karen Bass’s home on Friday to seek protection from the huge…
· Isa Peralta
John Cho’s debut novel ‘Troublemaker’ releases in paperback
Actor-turned-author John Cho’s bestselling debut novel “Troublemaker” is now available in paperback. Cho’s middle grade book, which was originally published in hardcover in March 2022, follows the story of Jordan Park, a Korean American boy who struggles to navigate issues at…
· 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…
· Bryan Ke
Ohtani strikes out Trout to secure Japan’s 3rd World Baseball Classic title
Japan took home its third World Baseball Classic title after beating the United States in a thrilling grand final on Tuesday night in Miami. Shohei Ohtani, 28, closed out the night at the LoanDepot Park as pitcher against his Los Angeles Angels teammate Mike Trout on the plate.
· Daniel Anderson
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo reveals title of upcoming debut solo single
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo recently unveiled the title poster of her forthcoming debut solo single, “Flower.” On Sunday, the K-pop artist shared the title poster on various social media platforms, including Twitter and Instagram.
· Daniel Anderson
Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment to honor Ming-Na Wen, Tati Gabrielle and more at inaugural Radiance event
The Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (CAPE) will honor Asian and Pacific Islander (API) women and nonbinary artists in entertainment during their inaugural Radiance event. CAPE, a nonprofit organization that has been advancing Asian American and Pacific Islander…
· Bryan Ke
Ben Shapiro mocked after he trashes ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ on Twitter
Twitter users mocked conservative commentator Ben Shapiro for his “failed” screenwriting career after he shared his take on “Everything Everywhere All at Once” (“EEAAO”), describing the Oscar-winning film as “meh.” Shapiro, the 39-year-old co-founder of conservative news site…
· Daniel Anderson
MAMAMOO announce US leg of ‘MY CON’ world tour
K-pop quartet MAMAMOO are taking their “MY CON” world tour to the United States for the first time. The world tour began in Seoul in November 2022 and has taken members Hwasa, Solar, Wheein and Moonbyul to various Asian destinations, including Japan, Hong Kong, Thailand,…
· Bryan Ke
‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ wins 7 Oscars, including Best Picture
“Everything Everywhere All at Once” (“EEAAO”) has won several Oscars, including the prestigious Best Picture award. On Sunday night at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theater, A24’s mind-bending sci-fi multiverse dramedy notably won seven of its 11 nominations.
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Pop Mart turned blind-box designer toys into a global craze — Labubu queues, resale markups, and sold-out drops from Bangkok to Los Angeles.
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Pop Mart turned blind-box designer toys into a global craze — Labubu queues, resale markups, and sold-out drops from Bangkok to Los Angeles.
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