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· Bryan Ke
‘Master of None’ Will Return for Season 3 to Focus on Lena Waithe’s Character
Netflix’s original series, “Master of None,” is returning for a third season next month after a four-year hiatus. The announcement came on Wednesday when the Twitter account Netflix Queue posted a few images of what’s coming on the streaming platform next month, according to…
· Michelle De Pacina
Interview: Lee Jung-jae on his journey from ‘Star Wars’ fan to Jedi master in ‘The Acolyte’
Growing up in the 1970s in South Korea, Lee Jung-jae’s fascination with the “Star Wars” cinematic universe was immediate after he encountered a striking movie poster for “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope” in his neighborhood. “I wondered, ‘What kind of movie is this? Is this…
· Ryan General
The ‘Zen Mona Lisa’: 13th-century Chinese masterpiece makes rare US appearance via SF exhibit
Originating from the Song dynasty, Muqi’s artwork features six persimmons on an undefined background, painted in blue-black ink on paper
· Michelle De Pacina
Chris Soriano film ‘The Master Chief’ pays tribute to Filipino sailors in US Navy
Filipinos have a long history of serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, dating back to 1901 when former President William McKinley authorized their enlistment in the U.S. Insular Force. The recruitment of Filipinos into the U.S. Navy began in 1947 through the U.S.-Philippine Military…
· Chandler Treon
‘Masterchef’ contestant wows judge with the ‘smelliest’ Vietnamese dish
“Masterchef Australia” contestant Tommy Pham wowed the judges with bún mắm, a traditional Vietnamese dish known for its pungent aroma and complex flavor. Serving an “unapologetic” dish: Pham, a contestant on Season 14 of the hit cooking show, posted a clip from the show on…
· Michelle De Pacina
UK maid café where customers are called ‘master’ hiring more servers as business thrives
Animaid Café, a maid café in Manchester, England, is looking to hire more servers as the business continues to thrive despite online criticism. The controversial business, which is located in Afflecks Palace, prides itself as the U.K.’s only sit-in maid café.
· Ines Shin
Chess grandmaster demands ‘ban all Chinese,’ gets banned himself for racist rant
Chess grandmaster (GM) Baadur Jobava has been temporarily banned from Chess.com’s prize events after going on a racist rant upon losing to a Chinese GM during the Airthings Masters qualifier. On Feb. 3, Jobava lost a match to Chinese GM Xiangyu Xu during the Airthings Masters…
· William Yuk
He walked so Shang-Chi could run: How James Hong created a space for Asian American actors when there was none
It is fitting that the multiverse-spanning “Everything Everywhere All At Once” features one of the most ubiquitous actors in Hollywood history — James Hong. The sheer multiplicity of roles Hong has played throughout his seven-decade-long career can be attributed to his…
· Bryan Ke
‘Asian Specialist’ on ‘Masterchef’ Called Out For Use of ‘Dirty Food’
A London-based contestant in BBC One’s “Masterchef: The Professionals” faces backlash after reportedly referring to Asian cuisine as “dirty” in her Instagram bio. Philli Armitage-Mattin, a 28-year-old London-based chef, was called out online for her description of “Dirty food…
· Carl Samson
‘MasterChef Australia’ Judge Blasts Racist Man Who Called Fellow Asian Judge a ‘Gook’
A Scottish chef judge in “MasterChef Australia: Back to Win” called out a viewer on Instagram for sending him a private message that referred to his fellow judge Melissa Leong as a “gook.” What happened: Chef Jock Zonfrillo condemned viewer Graham Jones for not seeing “past the…
· Carl Samson
Japanese Master Teaches ‘Shojin Cuisine’ to One of the Best Chefs in the World
As parts of the world transition to a more plant-based diet, restaurants offering “Shojin” cuisine have become more accessible, drawing patrons from all walks of life. But what exactly is Shojin, and how does it work as a dietary choice?
· Ryan General
Canadian Man Convinces Japanese Shamisen Masters to Take Him as Their Only Foreign Apprentice
As the only foreign apprentice of the Yoshida Brothers (Yoshida Kyodai), Norm Nakamura is fast becoming the most famous non-Japanese shamisen player in Japan, perhaps even the entire world. For about seven years, the 34-year-old Canadian musician has been learning to master the…
· Bryan Ke
Buddhist Master Throws Up on Carpet After Spinning for 4 Minutes Straight During Ceremony
A Buddhist master from Taiwan became an online celebrity for throwing up on a carpet after spinning for four minutes straight during a blessing ritual.
· Ryan General
Chinese MMA Fighter Who Beats Fake ‘Kung Fu Masters’ May Face ‘Monk’ with 61 Wins
Critics were not impressed after Chinese MMA fighter Xu Xiaodong destroyed a much older “Kung Fu master” under kickboxing rules. The outspoken 40-year-old fighter, who has made it his mission to expose “fake Kung Fu,” defeated 56-year-old Tian Ye with ease over the weekend in…
· Editorial Staff
Lil Tay’s Brother EXPOSED As the Mastermind Behind Her Loud-Mouthed Persona
In a matter of a few months, Lil Tay has propelled herself to viral fame and over 2 million followers for her profanity-filled videos on Instagram. Diomi Cordero, the family’s representative, revealed that Jason Tian, Lil Tay’s 16-year-old brother, is the “mastermind” behind Lil…
· Bryan Ke
Companies Unite Against Masterchef UK Judge for Whitesplaining Chicken Rendang to Malaysian Chef
A lot of Southeast Asian brands, branches and outlets have united to poke fun at the latest Masterchef controversy that is now being called “Rendanggate,” according to Straits Times. Companies and industries are doing their part to criticize MasterChef UK judge Gregg Wallace’s…
· Carl Samson
MasterChef Judges Who Know Nothing About Asian Food Try to School Malaysian Cook on Chicken Rendang
[UPDATED 4-4-18 11:33 p.m. PST] MasterChef Judge Backpedals on Chicken Rendang Comments, Says it ‘Wasn’t Cooked’ The elimination of a Malaysian contestant in “MasterChef UK” because the “traditional” dish she prepared did not satisfy judges has sparked fury in at least four…
· Carl Samson
None of the Martial Arts Legends in Jack Ma’s Kung Fu Movie Got Paid
None of the actors in the powerhouse film “Gong Shou Dao” starring Alibaba chairman Jack Ma received payment for his or her participation — and that’s okay. According to executive producer Jet Li, everyone actually volunteered to be part of the short movie.
· Ryan General
After Becoming a Viral Superstar, Chinese Noodle Master Returns to Humble Beginnings
The noodle pulling master from China, who once captured the attention of netizens worldwide with his unique and entertaining way of preparing longevity noodles, has now returned to his roots. Today, the 31-year-old noodle master named Tian Bo says he wants to do away with all…
· King Malleta
101-Year-Old Indian Grandma Wins Gold Medal at World Masters Game in New Zealand
A 101-year-old Indian athlete dubbed the “miracle from Chandigarh” bagged the gold medal at the 100 meter sprint at the World Masters Game in Auckland, New Zealand on Monday. The elderly grandmother named Man Kaur celebrated her victory as she dashed to the finish line at an…