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· Jane Nam
‘Nope’ star Steven Yeun on touching ‘the unknown’ when it comes to picking roles in Hollywood
Actor Steven Yeun sat down with NextShark to talk about his latest role as showman Ricky “Jupe” Park in the film “Nope,” as well as breaking the limits of what it means to be an Asian American in Hollywood. The Korean American actor first gained widespread popularity for playing…
· Carl Samson
Inventory shortages, rising prices expected as Trump’s China tariffs continue
President Donald Trump’s 145% tariffs on Chinese imports are causing significant supply disruptions and threatening higher prices for U.S. consumers as retailers warn of impending inventory shortages. What you need to know: U.S. shipments from China have dropped since Trump’s…
· Carl Samson
New US ambassador to China claimed Beijing wants to ‘destroy democracy’
The Senate confirmed former Georgia Sen. David Perdue as ambassador to China on Tuesday with a 67-29 vote, placing the longtime China critic at the forefront of the U.S.’ most consequential diplomatic relationship amid a deadlocked tariff war. Confirmation details: Perdue’s…
· Bryan Ke
4 dead after Tesla bursts into flames, doors won’t open in Toronto crash
Four individuals of Indian descent were killed after a Tesla Model Y EV burst into flames following a crash in Toronto last month. What happened: The crash occurred at around 12:10 a.m. on Oct. 24 when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle while speeding eastbound on…
· Carl Samson
Louis Vuitton’s delayed Beijing flagship highlights luxury market woes
Louis Vuitton’s unopened Beijing flagship store symbolizes the struggles of China’s luxury market, which has yet to recover as anticipated from pandemic setbacks. Broader economic turbulence and changing consumer values are forcing high-end brands across industries to reevaluate…
· Ryan General
Hideo Kojima talks ‘Death Stranding” film, new game with Jordan Peele
Video game development legend Hideo Kojima, creator of the acclaimed “Death Stranding” and “Metal Gear” series, recently signed with talent agency WME to adapt his video game IP, “Death Stranding,” into a movie. In an interview with Variety published Friday, the 61-year-old…
· Bryan Ke
[Updated] Emma Raducanu, Naomi Osaka to face off at charity match ahead of Australian Open
Editor’s Note: The charity match has reportedly been canceled after both players withdrew for “precautionary reasons.” Chinese British tennis player Emma Raducanu and Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka are set to face off at a charity match ahead of the Australian Open.
· Ryan General
Watch: Vlogger tours ‘Japan’s worst tiny apartment’
Those looking for an affordable space can find the apartment a worthwhile choice as it only costs ¥40,000 ($267) per month to rent
· Ryan General
Viral #quietquitting advocate has quit his job and the idea of ‘quiet quitting’
“I was all for the idea of withholding labor from companies who don’t care about us”
· Ryan General
Florida restaurant from which 7 diners ate meth-laced food reopens
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office stated it will not pursue criminal charges due to a lack of evidence in identifying the culprit responsible for the contamination
· Michelle De Pacina
Japanese restaurant in Taiwan to serve durian tonkotsu ramen
A Japanese restaurant in Taiwan will be serving a limited-edition durian ramen. Durian lovers: The Shan He Tang Lamian restaurant in Kaohsiung announced the new dish made for durian lovers in a Facebook post on Tuesday. The owners of the restaurant created the dish due to their…
· Isa Peralta
‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ dominates domestic box office on opening weekend
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” slung its way to the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office this weekend, garnering over $120.5 million. What happened: The sequel to the hit 2018 film “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” was released on Friday and had the second-biggest…
· Carl Samson
What really happened to the man from a ‘parallel universe’ who bewildered Japan
It was a hot summer day in July 1954. A businessman, whom people say looked just like any other traveler, arrived at Haneda Airport in Tokyo. However, this man would cause chaos — of the existential kind — minutes later. Upon checking his passport, authorities found that he came…
· Bryan Ke
Ali Wong, Bill Hader dating again after breaking up in late 2022
Ali Wong and “Saturday Night Live” alumnus Bill Hader, who were in a relationship for “at least two months” last year, are dating again. The news of Wong, 41, and Hader, 44, getting back together was recently confirmed by a representative of the “Barry” actor to Entertainment…
· Editorial Staff
‘Invincible’: Mark and Allen the Alien reunite in Season 2 first look
Before you read: ‘Invincible’: Steven Yeun returns to the recording booth for Season 2 of the adult superhero show
· Editorial Staff
James Wan’s ‘M3GAN’ sequel gets official release date
An official release date for the sequel of James Wan’s hit film “M3GAN” has recently been announced. “M3GAN 2.0” will hit cinemas on Jan. 17, 2025, according to Variety.
· Bryan Ke
James Wan’s ‘M3GAN’ slays box office with over $30M on opening weekend
Universal Pictures’ “M3GAN” has become the country’s second highest-grossing film of this year after earning more than $30 million on its opening weekend. The PG-13 sci-fi horror film, produced by James Wan, was released domestically on Friday, opening to a strong start on the…
· Ines Shin
‘Everything Everywhere’ co-director asks fans to ‘cool it on aggression’ toward film critics
“Everything Everywhere All at Once,” co-director Daniel Kwan posted a series of tweets urging fans to “cool it on the aggression” toward film critics. “I know the end of year discourse on film twitter can be toxic af with all of the ‘Best of’ lists that come out, but this really…
· Bryan Ke
Beloved ‘The Walking Dead’ character Glenn makes appearance in emotional finale
Glenn Rhee, played by Steven Yeun, made a brief appearance in a montage played during the emotional final episode of AMC’s “The Walking Dead” on Sunday. Some of the characters also featured in the montage are Carl Grimes (Chandler Riggs), Maggie Greene (Lauren Cohan), Daryl…
· Ryan General
Jameela Jamil blasts Met Gala’s 2023 theme focused on late designer Karl Lagerfeld
"She-Hulk” star Jameela Jamil took to Instagram to object to Met Gala's 2023 theme focused on the late fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld. Lagerfield, who died in 2019, was a renowned creative director for the French Luxury fashion house Chanel. In her post, Jamil accused Lagerfeld of…