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· Bryan Ke
Prominent Japanese American activist Alan Nishio dies at 78
Community leaders, members and activists are mourning the passing of Alan Nishio, a pillar in the Los Angeles Japanese American community and mentor to many, at the age of 78. What happened: Nishio died on Dec. 27, 2023, at his home in Gardena, California, after a 17-year battle…
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani’s dog gets massive fake visa from US Embassy in Japan
United States Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel presented Shohei Ohtani with a replica visa for his dog Decoy during his visit to the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo this week. Set for travel: Emanuel shared photos he snapped with Ohtani on Thursday, one of which shows him holding the…
· Bryan Ke
Jason Day ends $100M Nike partnership to join Filipino-owned Malbon Golf
Australian golfer Jason Day rang in 2024 with the announcement that he is now ambassador for streetwear brand Malbon Golf, effectively ending his $100 million partnership with Nike. Announcing his move: Day, 36, broke the news on X on Jan. 2, saying he was excited to join Malbon…
· Ryan General
Puka Nacua sets NFL rookie records for yards and catches
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua set the new record for most catches and receiving yards by a rookie during a historic performance against the San Francisco 49ers on Jan. 7. Breaking records: Nacua etched his name into the NFL record books as he concluded his inaugural…
· Carl Samson
Yoshinobu Yamamoto says Ohtani isn’t ‘sole reason’ he joined the Dodgers
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the new star pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has shared that Shohei Ohtani is not the only reason he signed with the team. What he’s saying: Yamamoto, 25, signed a 12-year, $325 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers after Ohtani inked a 10-year, $700…
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani honored in Japan with stamp, postcard collection
Japan Post Co. is honoring Shohei Ohtani with a stamp and postcard collection to celebrate his achievement of becoming the first Japanese baseball player to be named American League home run champ. What’s included: The Shohei Ohtani Premium Stamp Set will include five stamps,…
· Bryan Ke
Los Angeles’ David Ono named News Anchor of the Year
Japanese American news anchor David Ono, known for his work with ABC7 Eyewitness News, has been named the Broadcasting and Cable Magazine’s News Anchor of the Year. Work highlights: The magazine recognized Ono’s work on “Defining Courage: Celebrate the Legacy of True American…
· Carl Samson
Remains found in dumpster identified as Samuel Haskell IV’s wife
The dismembered torso discovered in a dumpster in Los Angeles’ Encino neighborhood that led to the arrest of Hollywood scion Samuel Haskell IV has been confirmed as belonging to his missing wife. Identity revealed: On Monday, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed…
· Bryan Ke
‘Shogun Santa’ back in LA’s Little Tokyo as decades-long tradition lives on
“Shogun Santa,” billed as the only known Asian Santa in Los Angeles, was spotted in the city’s Little Tokyo district over the weekend, spreading joy to children as Christmas approaches. Driving the news: “Shogun Santa” greeted visitors at the Japanese Village Plaza in downtown…
· Bryan Ke
How Kobe Bryant helped the LA Dodgers land Shohei Ohtani
A video recorded by late NBA superstar Kobe Bryant may have played a role in helping the Los Angeles Dodgers land the historic deal with MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani. About the deal: Ohtahi, 29, held a three-hour meeting with the team’s upper management at Dodgers Stadium on Dec.…
· Michelle De Pacina
Simu Liu performs ‘I’m Just Ken’ with AJ Rafael at LA concert
Simu Liu performed a live rendition of the “Barbie” song “I’m Just Ken” with AJ Rafael at his concert in Los Angeles. Liu’s performance: Channeling “Barbie” costar Ryan Gosling, who originally performed the song in the Greta Gerwig hit film, Liu encouraged the audience to…
· Ryan General
Xiran Jay Zhao exposes white author’s review-bombing of POC writers
This revelation prompted American publisher Del Rey Books, as well as literary agent Rebecca Podos, to swiftly drop Corrain
· Bryan Ke
NewJeans to be 1st K-pop girl group to perform on ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’
ABC and Dick Clark Productions announced Wednesday that K-pop group NewJeans will be performing two of their songs on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” on Dec. 31. About their appearance: The five-member group — consisting of Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin…
· Michelle De Pacina
Shohei Ohtani’s Dodgers jersey sets new sales record, surpassing Lionel Messi
Shohei Ohtani, who recently signed the richest deal ever in sports, has broken another record as his No. 17 Dodgers jersey achieved the highest sales within 48 hours of release. New sales record: According to retail company Fanatics, Ohtani’s sales surpassed the previous record…
· Bryan Ke
‘Grateful’ Priyanka Chopra showcases 2023 Christmas decor at LA home
Actor Priyanka Chopra shared her family’s holiday spirit with a glimpse of their home’s Christmas decor this week. A festive home: Chopra, 41, shared a picture of the ornaments in their Los Angeles home in her Instagram Stories on Tuesday morning. She wrote in the caption,…
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani signs historic $700 million contract with LA Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani has signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, ending weeks of speculation about his next home. A record deal: Ohtani, 29, broke the news in an Instagram post Sunday. Reports say the 10-year, $700 million deal is the biggest in team sports history, beating early…
· Carl Samson
Samuel Haskell IV ordered held without bail for murder charges
Samuel Haskell IV, the son of Hollywood executive Samuel Haskell III, was ordered held without bail for his murder charges in his court appearance Friday. Catch up: Haskell, 35, is accused of killing his wife, Mei Li Haskell, 37, and her parents, Gaoshan Li, 72, and Yanxiang…
· Michelle De Pacina
Hate crimes in Los Angeles county reach highest levels in 21 years: report
In 2022, reported hate crimes in Los Angeles County reached a 21-year high, according to a report by the LA County Commission on Human Relations. Record-breaking numbers: The report noted at least 929 people becoming victims of hate crimes in the past year, representing an 18%…
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani voted MLB’s top designated hitter for 3rd straight year
Shohei Ohtani won his third consecutive Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter Award on Thursday, making him one of the only two baseball players in history who have won the award three straight years. What this means: Ohtani, 29, beat Atlanta Braves designated hitter…
· Bryan Ke
79-year-old woman fulfills lifelong dream of visiting all 193 countries
Filipino American globetrotter Luisa Yu has achieved her dream of traveling the world after arriving at her last stop, Serbia, on Nov. 9. How she did it: Yu, 79, reportedly left her job as a nurse in Miami to pursue her lifelong dream of visiting all 193 U.N.-member countries.…
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