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Entertainment
Ali Wong tackles life as a ‘Single Lady’ in new comedy special
Ali Wong is set to explore her post-divorce journey in her new Netflix stand-up special, “Single Lady,” premiering on Oct. 8. Filmed at The ...
Ryan General
Ali Wong reveals how new beau Bill Hader first wooed her
Ali Wong has opened up about her love life with boyfriend and “Saturday Night Live” alum Bill Hader in a recent stand-up set. Ke...
Ali Wong, Jo Koy comedy specials announced by Netflix
Netflix has announced new comedy specials featuring Ali Wong and Jo Koy, among other comedians ahead of its upcoming comedy festival. Key po...
Bryan Ke
Ali Wong, Steven Yeun win SAG awards for their roles in ‘Beef’
“Beef” has continued its roll on the awards circuit as the hit Netflix show recently bagged two best acting awards for lead stars Ali Wong a...
‘Beef’ bags 8 trophies at 75th Primetime Emmy Awards
“Beef” secured eight victories at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday. Awards: “Beef,” directed by Lee Sung-jin, received 13 nomination...
Michelle De Pacina
‘Beef’ wins big at Critics Choice Awards
“Beef” was one of two TV shows that took home the most trophies at the 29th Critics Choice Awards on Sunday. Awards: “Beef,” directed by Lee...
Carl Samson
Asian American History
Ali Wong and Steven Yeun make Golden Globes history with ‘Beef’ win
“Beef” stars Ali Wong and Steven Yeun have made Golden Globes history by winning best actress and actor, respectively, in a limited series f...
Jo Koy says he was ‘hurt’ over Hollywood’s slow recognition of his feats
Despite his success in stand-up comedy, comedian Jo Koy feels that the entertainment industry had been sluggish in recognizing his achieveme...
Ali Wong, Joel Kim Booster, Ronny Chieng join 2024 ‘Netflix Is a Joke’ Festival
Ali Wong, Joel Kim Booster and Ronny Chieng will be among the lineup of comedians featured at the “Netflix Is a Joke” Comedy Festival next y...
Charles Melton honors mom in accepting Critics Choice award for ‘May December’
“May December” star Charles Melton delivered an emotional speech while accepting his Critics Choice Association award at the Los Angeles eve...
Business
Beloved pho restaurant Turtle Tower permanently closes last SF location
This comes only months after the original Larkin Street location’s closure in September ...
A24’s ‘Beef’, ‘Past Lives’ lead TV and film nominees at Gotham Awards
With three nods each, A24’s “Beef” and “Past Lives” are leading TV and film nominations, respectively, at the ...
Olivia Munn teaches son Mandarin with book from friend Ali Wong
Olivia Munn has been spending quality time with 23-month-old son Malcolm — through Mandarin! Gift of learning: Munn, 43, shared an adorable ...
‘Beef’ creator reveals he has several seasons of the show mapped out
“Beef” creator and showrunner Lee Sung-jin recently shared hints about a potential second season and beyond for his hit series. Solid ...
‘Beef,’ ‘Fire Island,’ 7 Asian actors receive 2023 Emmy nominations
This year’s Primetime Emmy Award nominees were recently announced, with Asian nominees including Kumail Nanjiani, Padma Lakshmi, Ali Wong, S...
Film & TV
‘Beef’ creator, stars say David Choe’s sexual assault story was ‘fabricated’
The creator and stars of the hit Netflix series “Beef” have broken their silence about the recent criticism of one of the show’s cast member...
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 datin...
Ali Wong says she has ‘beef’ with getting Asian food with non-Asians
Ali Wong recently ranted about eating Asian food with non-Asian people. During her “The Kelly Clarkson Show” appearance on Thursday to promo...
Iris Jung
Crime
Netflix’s ‘Beef’ faces boycott after clip of star David Choe bragging about sexual assault resurfaces
Social media users are boycotting Netflix and A24’s show “Beef” after a podcast episode from 2014 in which star David Choe explicitly descri...
Culture
21 people of Asian descent among Time’s 100 Most Influential of 2023
Time magazine has released its list of the 100 Most Influential People of 2023, 21 of which are of Asian descent. Released on Thursday, the ...
Ali Wong to lead star-studded cast in Netflix animated series ‘Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld’
Netflix announced a new animated series titled “Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld,” starring and produced by Ali Wong. Wong will be joining fo...
Daniel Anderson
‘Beef’ review: Ali Wong, Steven Yeun form a perfect storm of trauma and consequences
Netflix’s “Beef” is an entertaining exercise in empathy resembling a pot of oil boiling over, with each new ingredient capable of starting f...
Chandler Treon
It’s Ali Wong vs. Steven Yeun in trailer for Netflix, A24 dark comedy ‘Beef’
Netflix released the official trailer for “Beef,” an upcoming dark comedy starring Ali Wong and Steven Yeun, on Wednesday. According to Net...
Editorial Staff
‘Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey’ director Cathy Yan to direct Ali Wong-produced sci-fi romance ‘The Freshening’
Chinese American director Cathy Yan, known for her work on DC’s “Suicide Squad” spin-off “Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey,” will be directing th...
Ali Wong reveals her mother’s initial reaction to her divorce: ‘Can you just wait until I die?’
Ali Wong has spoken up about her “unconventional divorce” with ex-husband Justin Hakuta. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter publish...
‘Beef’ first look: Steven Yeun and Ali Wong feud in Netflix dark comedy
Netflix has released official first look photos of its new series “Beef,” starring and produced by Steven Yeun and Ali Wong. Th...
Ali Wong shows serious side while meeting her 12-year-old self in time-traveling ‘Paper Girls’ teaser
A new teaser for Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming sci-fi series “Paper Girls” showcases an unseen serious side of comedian Ali Wong. Based on...
Jane Nam
Media
News outlets misidentify Randall Park as Ali Wong’s soon-to-be ex-husband Justin Hakuta
Media outlets confirmed earlier this week that comedian Ali Wong and her entrepreneur husband Justin Hakuta are getting a divorce, but two o...
Rebecca Moon
Ali Wong and husband Justin Hakuta to split after eight years of marriage
Comedian Ali Wong and entrepreneur Justin Hakuta are getting a divorce after eight years of marriage and two children together. Wong’s rep...
Grace Kim
Ali Wong and Steven Yeun Are Starring Together in Netflix’s New ‘Beef’
Steven Yeun and Ali Wong are starring together in the Netflix comedy-drama, “Beef.” About the show so far: “Beef” was pitched ar...
News
Ali Wong Asked to Voice Announcements on San Francisco’s Muni Buses
Shortly after Awkwafina’s voice began to take over conductor duties on New York City Subway’s No. 7 train, Ali Wong has been tapped to do th...
Ali Wong Lands ‘8-Figure’ Netflix Deal for 2 Stand-Up Specials
Netflix has more exciting things lined up for Ali Wong fans. After the massive success of Wong’s 2016 stand-up special “Baby Cobra” and last...
Ali Wong Reveals How Her Dad Supported Her Acting Career, Farted in Public
Ali Wong, the star of the rom-com hit “Always Be My Maybe,” recently recounted how her dad, Adolphus Wong, was very supportive of her career...
Ali Wong Has a Brilliant Hack For Why Her Glasses Always Look So Good
We can all agree that Ali Wong is one of the most brilliant comedians out there, but we were all probably surprised after learning that she’...
Chef Who Designed Food in ‘Always be My Maybe’ Earns 2 Michelin Stars
“Always Be My Maybe” star Ali Wong recently took to her social media to congratulate Niki Nakayama, the owner of upscale Japanese restaurant...
Awkward Car Sex Scene In ‘Always Be My Maybe’ Was Basically How Randall Park Lost His Virginity
“Always Be My Maybe” star Randall Park revealed that the car sex scene he shared with Ali Wong in the film was actually based on his first t...
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