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· Michelle De Pacina
Benny Blanco faces Filipino fury after ‘disrespectful’ review of Jollibee
American record producer Benny Blanco faced backlash from Filipino netizens over a TikTok video where he criticized Jollibee after trying it for the first time. Key details: In the video he posted on Friday and titled “my first time trying jollibee,” Blanco reviewed various…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese company applies to trademark Shohei Ohtani’s name, says they don’t know who he is
A Chinese clothing company without any apparent connection to Shohei Ohtani or the MLB reportedly applied to trademark the baseball star’s name for its products in December. Breaking the news: Japanese news outlet TBS Network reported the discovery on Tuesday, revealing that the…
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani surprises fans by announcing he is now married
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani announced he is now a married man. Shocking the baseball world: On Thursday, Ohtani, 29, shocked fans with an Instagram post revealing that he married a woman from Japan, noting that he is “excited for what is to come” as he…
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani shines in spring debut for Dodgers
Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani debuted in a big way on Tuesday by hitting a home run during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ spring training game against the Chicago White Sox. Explosive debut: Ohtani batted second during Tuesday’s game at Camelback Ranch in Arizona after Mookie Betts…
· Michelle De Pacina
Study reveals how Chinese migrants in LA forged their own economy amid racism
A study of Los Angeles Chinatown reveals that Chinese migrants in the late 1800s established a self-reliant economy by engaging in pig-raising and pork distribution. About the study: In the late 1800s and early 1900s, anti-Chinese sentiment became prevalent in the United States,…
· Bryan Ke
Woman faces backlash for telling Asian dog walker to ‘Go back to China’
A woman is facing backlash on social media after being filmed harassing an Asian professional dog walker and hurling racist and xenophobic remarks at her. How it started: TikTok user Cindy explained in her post on Monday that the incident started on Feb. 7 when she asked the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Abandoned, graffiti-covered skyscrapers in LA become unexpected tourist attraction
Three skyscrapers adorned all over with spray-painted graffiti on a real estate project in downtown Los Angeles have become an unexpected attraction after the Chinese developer abandoned the project after running out of money. Cultural phenomenon: The graffiti-covered towers…
· Michelle De Pacina
Head spas are becoming increasingly popular in the US. What are they?
Scalp treatments or head spas, deeply rooted in Asian wellness culture for centuries, have become increasingly popular in the U.S. since around 2020, after a TikTok video of the experience went viral last year. What are head spas?: The Chinese and Japanese-inspired treatments…
· Carl Samson
The surprising Japanese origins of the ‘Chinese’ fortune cookie
While the fortune cookie — a beloved staple in Chinese American dining — is commonly linked to China, the auspicious treat surprisingly traces its roots to a completely different country, according to researchers on the subject. Where it started: Evidence uncovered by folklorist…
· Ryan General
7 ‘traditional’ Asian dishes that are actually Asian American
While Asian cuisines have significantly enriched American food culture, some dishes we think of as “traditional” actually have surprising American roots. Beyond just being delicious, these American-born Asian cuisines represent immigrant ingenuity, cultural exchange and, in many…
· Bryan Ke
Watch: Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto learn Spanish greetings from teammate
Shohei Ohtani is melting many baseball fans’ hearts after the Los Angeles Dodgers shared a video of him and fellow Japanese newcomer Yoshinobu Yamamoto being taught Spanish greetings by Dominican outfielder Teoscar Hernandez. About the video: The short, 20-second clip, uploaded…
· Bryan Ke
‘American Born Chinese’ star Ben Wang lands ‘Karate Kid’ lead role
Sony Pictures has found its new “Karate Kid” in “American Born Chinese” actor Ben Wang. Breaking the news: The official “Karate Kid” movie Instagram page broke the casting news in a post on Tuesday, in which it welcomed Wang, 24, into the “Karate Kid Movie family.”
· Bryan Ke
Los Angeles police names first Asian American officer to lead department
The Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners has unanimously appointed Dominic Choi as interim chief of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). Leading the department: The board announced Choi’s appointment on Wednesday, making him the first Asian American officer to lead Los…
· Bryan Ke
Brenda Song joins Mindy Kaling’s Netflix basketball comedy series
Brenda Song has joined Mindy Kaling’s upcoming Netflix comedy series set in the professional basketball world. The new cast: Song was named as part of the Kate Hudson-led cast alongside Scott MacArthur and Drew Tarver on Kaling’s new Netflix series, which she co-wrote with…
· Bryan Ke
‘Just business’: Shohei Ohtani jokingly describes relationship with translator
Shohei Ohtani delighted fans with his humor at the 2024 Dodgers Fest as he described his relationship with interpreter and friend Ippe Mizuhara. What he said: Ohtani poked fun with some sarcasm after a Los Angeles Dodgers fan asked him how his friendship with Mizuhara developed.…
· Bryan Ke
LA man pleads guilty to stalking, sending threats about Asians, Jews
A San Fernando Valley man has pleaded guilty to one count of stalking that involved sending threatening messages that targeted Asian and Jewish people. In a nutshell: Andre Morrow Lackner, 35, of Northridge, Los Angeles, admitted to harassing a victim for 14 months in his guilty…
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani thanks Angels, Dodgers in rare English speech for MVP award
MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani thanked his former and current teams while accepting his 2023 American League MVP award at the 99th Baseball Writers’ Dinner in New York this weekend. What he said: Ohtani, who typically speaks through his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, delivered a rare…
· Ryan General
Biden, Harris join calls for stricter gun laws on Monterey Park anniversary
U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris marked the first anniversary of the Monterey Park mass shooting on Jan. 21 by urging Congress to enact stricter gun regulations. About the shooting: Huu Can Tran, 72, opened fire at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio in…
· Bryan Ke
North Carolina city holds world’s largest Pokémon Regional Championship
Charlotte, North Carolina, held the world’s largest Pokémon Regional Championship at the Charlotte Convention Center in Uptown over the weekend. What happened: Over 3,000 players reportedly competed at the tournament across three different games, including the Trading Card Game…
· Carl Samson
Samuel Haskell IV pleads not guilty to murder charges
Samuel Haskell IV pleaded not guilty to murder charges in his return to court for his arraignment today. Catch up: Haskell, 35, the son of Hollywood executive Sam Haskell III, is facing three counts of murder for allegedly killing his wife, Mei Li Haskell, 37, and her parents,…
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