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· Bryan Ke
3 minors in custody for burglarizing ‘Bling Empire: New York’ cast members in Paris
Three teenagers are now in police custody for burglarizing the apartment that “Bling Empire: New York” cast members Blake Abbie and Lynn Ban rented while attending Paris Fashion Week. Gia Khan, the cast members’ agent, told CNN that the incident occurred in Paris’ 8th…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Emily in Paris’ star Ashley Park joins ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 3 cast
“Emily in Paris” star Ashley Park is joining the cast of Hulu’s hit series “Only Murders in the Building” in a recurring role. Park, 31, will portray Kimber, a Broadway newcomer, in the show’s upcoming third season. Other actors such as Meryl Streep, Paul Rudd and Jesse Williams…
· Editorial Staff
Singaporean couple go viral after boyfriend surprises girlfriend with Paris trip
A video of a Singaporean boyfriend surprising his girlfriend with a trip to Paris has recently gone viral. On Dec. 28, 2022, the couple posted a nearly 2-minute clip on TikTok about the sweet gesture.
· Ryan General
Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee sets her sights on Paris 2024
Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee, 19, is set to end her National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) career at Auburn University to begin training for the 2024 Summer Olympics. The Hmong American athlete made the announcement on Tuesday via a video posted on Twitter, in which…
· Michelle De Pacina
Koreans boycott Paris Baguette for mishandling death of 23-year-old employee found in mixing machine
On Oct. 14, a 23-year-old employee was operating a sauce mixing machine alone at the Paris Baguette’s factory in Gyeonggi province, South Korea, when her upper body was pulled into the appliance and crushed. The factory resumed production the next day and required the…
· Isa Peralta
Suni Lee might not compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics
While speaking with People during the Women's Sports Foundation’s 2022 Annual Salute to Women in Sports gala on Wednesday, Hmong American Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee, 19, shared that she has yet to make a decision about trying out to participate in the upcoming Olympics. "I…
· Daniel Anderson
Korean American rapper Jessi slams European tour organizer for leaving her stranded overnight in Paris
Korean American rapper Jessi revealed on social media that she and her mother were left stranded overnight in Paris without a hotel room due to mismanagement by her European tour organizer. She also alleges she had to arrange and pay for her own transportation from her London…
· Celine Pun
Tô Văn Lai, creator of ‘Paris by Night,’ dies at 85
In 1983, Tô Văn Lai produced the first “Paris by Night” show to reach Vietnamese refugees living in France who felt distant from their culture. “Paris by Night,” a Vietnamese-language musical variety show hosted primarily by Nguyễn Ngọc Ngạn and Nguyễn Cao Kỳ Duyên, is still…
· Bryan Ke
Ukrainians filmed attempting to block Russian tanks sparks comparisons to Tank Man of Tiananmen Square
A pair of Ukrainian men are being applauded online for trying to stop armored vehicles from infiltrating their country during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. One of the men was recorded on camera as he tried to stop the armored vehicles on what appears to be a highway. The other…
· Grace Kim
‘Emily in Paris’ star Ashley Park describes onscreen friendship as the ‘best version’ of white allyship
At first glance, Netflix’s hit comedy-drama “Emily in Paris” delivers exactly as promised. There’s fashion, food, flings and friendship, tied together in the form of escapist TV one can expect from “Sex and the City” creator Darren Star, albeit with Fifth Avenue swapped out for…
· Michelle De Pacina
Korean ballerina is the first Asian to reach ‘star dancer’ rank at Paris Opera Ballet in its 352 years
Park Sae-eun is the first Asian ballerina to reach the highest rank at the Paris Opera Ballet in its 352-year history. Danseuse étoile: On June 10, South Korean ballerina Park Sae-eun made history not only for herself but also for the Paris Opera Ballet when she became the first…
· Maina Chen
Netflix releases side-by-side comparison of new live-action ‘Cowboy Bebop’ opening and the original anime intro
Netflix released the opening sequence for its “Cowboy Bebop” live-action series, and it is a fast-paced homage to the cult-classic original. Let’s Jam: Over the weekend, the Netflix remake of the critically acclaimed space Western anime featured the cast — John Cho as Spike…
· Editorial Staff
Japanese Man Attacked With Acid in Paris, Sparks Warning to Japanese Community
Japanese nationals in Paris are on edge after receiving an email about a Japanese citizen who was attacked with acid. What happened: On Feb. 10, three assailants approached a group of Japanese citizens in the 17th arrondissement of Paris, Le Figaro reports.
· Ryan General
Japanese Restaurant in Paris Vandalized With ‘Coronavirus’ Graffiti
A Japanese restaurant in France was recently vandalized with graffiti that said “coronavirus.” Yuki, a restaurant situated on Rue de la Michodière in Paris, was trashed by unknown individuals, reports SoraNews24.
· Carl Samson
Michelle Yeoh Gets 10 Stitches After a Bad Fall in Paris
Michelle Yeoh took to Instagram to share an unfortunate injury over her Valentine’s weekend in Paris. Apparently, the “Crazy Rich Asians” star suffered a “bad trip” — and advised fans not to look if they’re squeamish.
· Carl Samson
Thai Couple Kidnapped By ‘Taxi Driver’ and Scammed $278 in Paris
A pair of Thai tourists suffered a Parisian nightmare after being detained in a Paris taxi and scammed out of €247 ($278) for a ride that normally costs €50 to €55 ($56 to $62). A tourist couple rode the suspicious “taxi” from Charles de Gaulle airport to the French capital on…
· Carl Samson
Balenciaga in Paris Under Fire After Chinese Man is Manhandled For Protecting His Mom
Balenciaga has come under fire on Chinese social media after one of its Paris stores allegedly mistreated two Chinese customers in favor of French-Albanians. The incident, which took place inside a high-end shopping mall on April 25, was caught in a video posted by user…
· Khier Casino
Indonesian Company Admits to Causing Oil Spill the Size of Paris in Borneo
A March 31 oil spill in Borneo that stemmed from a pipeline run by state-owned company Pertamina is now the size of the city of Paris. Pertamina tried to be slick by denying responsibility for the disaster. But a report released on April 4 by the Ministry of Environment and…
· Ryan General
Can You Tell the Difference Between China’s Fake ‘Paris’ and the Real One?
While the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France is among the world’s most recognizable landmarks, images of its less popular replica found in China can still deceive even the most discerning observer.
· Ryan General
Malaysian Photographer ‘Racially Abused’ at The Body Shop in Paris for Being Asian
Acclaimed photographer and filmmaker Stefen Chow has vowed to never to purchase any product from cosmetics and skin care company The Body Shop after allegedly being subjected to racial discrimination at its outlet in Paris, France. The multi-awarded Malaysian-born artist, whose…
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