KFC Thailand draws backlash over fried chicken incense sticks for Lunar New Year

KFC Thailand recently stirred controversy after posting on social media about its fried chicken incense sticks for Lunar New Year. Last week...

Stanford pulls IT language guide that brands ‘American,’ ‘brave’ as ‘harmful’ words

Amid massive backlash within and beyond its academic community, Stanford University has backpedaled on a language initiative that deemed wor...

Former Hong Kong TV host ignites criticism for Christmas trees decorated with Hermès boxes

Priscilla Ku Kei-kwan, a former Hong Kong actor and TV host, ignited criticism online after sharing pictures online of her two Christmas tre...

Manny Pacquiao breaks his silence on referee’s controversial cheating confession

Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao broke his silence last week in response to a controversial cheating confession. Renowned Filipino re...

British MP pressed for apology over ‘little man in China’ comment on live TV

More than 80 Chinese groups are demanding a public apology from U.K. Member of Parliament Mark Spencer over a “deliberately prejudiced” com...

Boston Globe under fire for using slain Asians’ image in op-ed on whether Asians benefit from ‘whiteness’

The Boston Globe has come under fire for using an image that features Asian victims of violence in an op-ed that questions whether Asians a...

Netflix’s ‘Narco Saints’ sparks controversy for casting Taiwanese actor as gang leader, portraying Suriname as ‘narco state’

Chinese social media users accused South Korean Netflix series “Narco Saints” of insulting Chinese people after casting Taiwanese actor Cha...

China health chief warns against ‘skin-to-skin contact with foreigners’ amid first case of monkeypox

Wu Zunyou, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s chief epidemiologist, announced on Weibo on Saturday that China now has ...

Le Sserafim fans accuse Japanese show of sexism and harassment toward Sakura and Kazuha

South Korean netizens were up in arms over a Japanese TV host’s alleged inappropriate questions for Le Sserafim members Sakura and Kazuha. ...

‘Jeopardy!’ fans in uproar after host Ken Jennings allows one contestant correction but denies another

“Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings sparked controversy by allowing reigning champion Luigi de Guzman to correct his answer during Wednesday night...

Music label turns to English professors to defend sexual lyrics in New Jeans’ ‘Cookie’

HYBE subsidiary label ADOR (All Doors One Room) released a lengthy statement on Saturday denying allegations of sexualized lyrics in girl g...

Korean entertainment CEO allegedly forced female trainees to send him risqué photos every week

An investigation has been launched into Lee Sul, the CEO of South Korean entertainment agency LPA Entertainment, who allegedly forced femal...

Girls’ Generation ‘Forever 1’ MV director apologizes for Tokyo DisneySea plagiarism accusations

Shin Hee-won, the director of Girls’ Generation’s “Forever 1” music video, apologized in an Instagram post on Sunday after being accused of...

Fans show support for ‘Single’s Inferno’ star Ji-a on TikTok with trend showing off fake designer products

“Single’s Inferno” star Song Ji-a came under fire this month after netizens found that many of the designer items she wore on the show and ...

‘Am I not Chinese?’: Model pushes back against criticism of her ‘slanted eyes’

A Chinese model at the center of an ongoing controversy about beauty standards and Western stereotypes in China has clapped back at critics ...

Tucker Carlson guest: Military doesn’t need women or gays, just men who want ‘throne of Chinese skulls’

After appearing on “Tucker Carlson Tonight,” conservative radio talk show host Jesse Kelly is now under fire for controversial comments deem...

Rapper NLE Choppa sparks outrage for stepping on Asian man on new album cover

Memphis-based rapper NLE Choppa has come under fire after portraying an Asian man as a dangerous person on the cover of “Drop Sh*t,” his lat...

Starbucks apologizes for selling expired food in some China stores

Chinese health officials reportedly uncovered more food-safety concerns across several Starbucks branches after the American coffee chain is...

University of Maryland draws controversy for separating Asian students from ‘students of color’

The University of Maryland drew backlash over its enrollment and admissions graphic that separated Asian students from “Students of Co...

California Representative Who Tested Positive for COVID-19 Claims It’s a ‘Good Way to Lose Weight’

Rep. Michelle Steel (R-CA) joked during a recent interview that having COVID-19 is a “very good way to lose weight.” What happened: The 65-y...

Nigel Ng Responds to Claims He ‘Bowed’ to China After Removing Mike Chen Video

Comedian Nigel Ng, also known as Uncle Roger, has finally addressed the removal of a video featuring Mike Chen, star of the “Strictly Dumpli...

Netflix’s ‘Cobra Kai’ Called Out for All-White Main Cast

“Cobra Kai” may have received wide acclaim for bringing back the beloved franchise “The Karate Kid,” but it is also being called out for its...

Trader Joe’s Doesn’t Think Their Ethnic Sounding Labels Are Racist

American chain grocery Trader Joe’s defends its “ethnic-sounding” labels saying the names are a fun way to show appreciation for...

All-Korean Musical About Tupac Shakur Sparks Controversy

Controversy has arisen online after an announcement circulated about “All Eyez On Me”, an upcoming musical featuring the story o...

‘Queer Eye’ is Going to Japan For a Special 4-Episode Season

Antoni Porowski, Bobby Berk, Jonathan Van Ness, Karamo Brown and Tan France of the famed “Queer Eye” quintet are going internati...

‘Big Brother’ Contestant Sparks Outrage After ‘Racist’ Joke About Asian Cast Member

A contestant on Season 21 of “Big Brother” has come under fire after making a racially-charged joke about an Asian housemate this week. The ...

Celebs are Low-Key Throwing Shade at Constance Wu on Twitter

Hollywood celebrities are now doing a “Constance Wu” on social media by sharing feigned dissatisfaction over their own show’s season renewal...

Burger King New Zealand Uses ‘Hilarious’ Huge Chopsticks to Sell New ‘Vietnamese’ Burger

Burger King New Zealand has earned the ire of many Asian netizens for an ad that many have found to be racially insensitive. The ad, posted ...

White Chef Enrages the Asian Community AGAIN After Making a Chicken Sandwich and Calling it ‘Pho’

Stock Rittenhouse, a restaurant in Philadelphia owned by chef Tyler Akin, is getting dragged online after netizens discovered a dish on the ...

Duke University Professor Has ‘Deep Regret’ After Urging Students Not To Speak Chinese

Megan Neely, the Duke professor who urged students to stop speaking Chinese via an email on Friday, sent out a follow-up email expressing he...

Why Are Asian Women So Absent In The Women’s March? We’re Sick Of The Hypocrisy

The 2017 Women’s March drew in 500,000 to one million protestors in Washington alone, and in New York, over 400,000 women reportedly t...

‘Aquaman’ Director James Wan Calls ‘Aquaman’ Oscar Snub a ‘F**king Disgrace’

Director James Wan has criticized the Academy of Motion Arts for excluding his blockbuster hit film “Aquaman” on its award shortlist for the...

Scott Disick Slammed for ‘Racist’ Instagram Photo Eating Asian Food With Daughter

Reality TV star Scott Disick has sparked a heated debate online after posting a photo in which his daughter, 6-year-old Penelope, makes what...

K-Pop Idol Hyolin Sparks Controversy Wearing This Outfit During Awards Performance

A South Korean K-Pop star’s attire during a recent award show performance has reportedly sparked controversy online. Solo artist Hyolin, th...

Vegan Man Gets Annihilated By Asians After Saying Hot Pot Looks Like ‘Leftover Dishwater’ on Twitter

An Australian musician has earned the collective ire of Asian netizens after dissing a popular Asian dish on social media. “I Killed The Pr...

Okinawans Call on Donald Trump to Stop Building Military Bases on Their Island

Despite strong opposition from locals, Japan’s central government initiated main reclamation work Friday at a United States military base re...