Keanu Reeves granted restraining order against alleged stalker who thinks they’re related

Keanu Reeves has been granted a temporary restraining order against a man whom he says had been harassing him and trespassing into his prope...

Fewer female and POC directors were hired for top Hollywood films in 2022, new report reveals

The number of female filmmakers and directors from underrepresented groups hired by Hollywood execs to helm blockbuster films has significan...

Jackie Chan reveals why he ‘gave up on American showbiz’

Hong Kong action star Jackie Chan revealed why he “gave up on American showbiz” in a recent episode of the reality TV show “Memories Beyond ...

Simu Liu faces backlash for calling out Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Marvel-ization of Hollywood’ remarks

Simu Liu is getting slammed on Twitter for calling out directors Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino after the latter criticized the “Mar...

Michelle Yeoh, 60, says she’s having ‘the best times’ of her career even past her supposed ‘prime years’

Acting legend Michelle Yeoh was one of the honorees at Elle’s 29th annual Women in Hollywood event on Monday. The star-studded celebration...

Madame Wu, legendary restaurateur who served Hollywood stars, dies at 106

Chinese American restaurateur Sylvia Wu, owner of the renowned Madame Wu’s Garden in Santa Monica, California, died on Sept. 19 at the age ...

‘So chill’: Rina Sawayama reveals how amazing of a human being Keanu Reeves is

Japanese British pop superstar Rina Sawayama has affirmed Keanu Reeves' reputation as one of Hollywood’s nicest human beings in a rece...

Priyanka Chopra Jonas says it took nearly 10 years to get desired Hollywood roles

Indian actor and model Priyanka Chopra Jonas shared during a recent interview with Pinkvilla that she is finally getting her desired Hollyw...

‘Mr. Malcom’s List’ star Freida Pinto on Hollywood now being ‘brave’ enough to offer her diverse roles

Actor Freida Pinto opened up to NextShark about navigating Hollywood as a South Asian actor and how Hollywood was not “brave” enough to off...

Man who attacked Filipino family in North Hollywood drive-thru arrested, charged with hate crimes

Nicholas Weber, 31, who reportedly harassed and attacked a Filipino family at a McDonald’s drive-thru in North Hollywood on May 13, was arr...

Activists demand justice for victims of anti-Asian attack at North Hollywood McDonald’s drive-thru

Dozens of supporters stood beside the Roque family outside the Van Nuys District Attorney's Office in Los Angeles on Friday as they ur...

Photographer James Robinson’s ‘On Golden Days’ recasts history with Asian models in beehives and kitten heels

NextShark sat down with Australian Filipino director and photographer James J. Robinson, 26, to talk about his newest photo collection that...

‘See-moo Lee-you’: Simu Liu shares what presenters see when announcing his name

Some in Hollywood are apparently making very sure that actor Simu Liu’s name isn’t mispronounced. The Chinese Canadian star of &...

North Korea’s recent ICBM launch was faked, says South Korea

The South Korean defense ministry has determined that North Korea’s recent launch of their most powerful intercontinental ballistic missile...

‘Voltron’ live-action film adaptation sparks movie studio bidding war

A live-action adaptation of the popular sci-fi animated television series “Voltron: Defender of the Universe” was pitched to Hollywood stud...

Steven Spielberg slammed for saying ‘Squid Game’ stars were ‘unknown’

One of the world’s most revered directors is facing backlash for displaying the same “ignorance” many Hollywood reporters have been accused ...

John Cho on coming-of-age as an Asian American, ‘Cowboy Bebop’ and racism in Hollywood

Actor John Cho spoke to NextShark about his new young adult book, “Troublemaker,” an Asian American coming-of-age novel set during the 1992...

‘Squid Game’ star Jung Ho-yeon to make her Hollywood debut in Alfonso Cuarón thriller with Cate Blanchett

“Squid Game” breakout star Jung Ho-yeon signed to one of Hollywood’s top management agencies late last year. Creative Artists Agency (CAA) ...

First Super Nintendo World in the US set to open next year at Universal Studios Hollywood

Nintendo has announced that its Super Nintendo World theme park at Universal Studios Hollywood is set to open next year. Japan’s Super Nin...

Hollywood reporters slammed for ‘ignorant’ questions to award-winning ‘Squid Game’ stars

An “Access Hollywood” reporter is facing backlash for asking “Squid Game” stars Lee Jung-jae and Jung Ho-yeon a question that did not recog...

Simu Liu reveals how Ken Jeong was the first person to make him feel welcomed in Hollywood

Simu Liu is among the Hollywood stars to be featured on the cover of Vanity Fair’s 28th annual issue. Liu talked about the pressure of bec...

‘Filipinos exist’: Female MMA star of ‘Never Back Down: Revolt’ wants to inspire young girls to ‘kick ass’

Filipino Muay Thai fighter Vanessa Campos starred as Mali in Sony Pictures’ 2021 film “Never Back Down: Revolt.” Campos talked with NextSh...

‘Squid Game’ star O Yeong-su becomes the first actor from Korea to win a Golden Globe

“Squid Game” star O Yeong-su won Best Supporting Actor in Television at the 79th Golden Globe Awards. He made history by becoming the firs...

Report: Black representation up, but Asian, Latino and Native people still underrepresented on TV

Asian Americans are the fastest-growing racial or ethnic group in the U.S. but remain underrepresented on screen along with Latinos, while N...

Inspired by AAPI YouTube pioneers, MIT grad produces doc about the need for water wells in Malawi

Inspired by the rise of Asian Americans in the film industry, Vick Liu decided to produce his own documentary in support of a nonprofit. Doc...

Hollywood cured my prejudice against white men

Editor’s Note: This is a satirical response to Christine Ma-Kellams’ “K-dramas cured my prejudice against Asian men” op-ed and does not repr...

‘Nerd’, ‘bad driver’, ‘exotic woman’: More than a third of API characters in main roles embody a trope or stereotype, study finds

Asian and Pacific Islander (API) characters remain poorly represented in Hollywood, with even those in main roles still embodying tropes and...

‘Boiling point of acceptance’: AAPI actors share views on Hollywood’s portrayal of Asian men

Several AAPI actors recently shared what it’s like to thrive in Hollywood where Asian men have long been typecast into secondary roles...

James Hong, Ming-Na Wen Finally Get Hollywood Star Along With Other AAPIs

Legendary actor James Hong and three other Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) artists will be getting their own stars on the Holly...

‘Bling Empire’ Star Kane Lim Accused of ‘Hating on Asians’ for Mocking Yamashiro Restaurant

“Bling Empire” star Kane Lim has been accused of Asian hate after appearing in an Instagram Story that mocked Yamashiro, an Asian fusion res...

API Actors Mostly ‘Invisible’ With Only 5.9% Landing Speaking Roles in Hollywood, Study Finds

Sociologist Dr. Nancy Wang Yuen, Amazon Studios and the UTA Foundation conducted a study about the lack of API representation in Hollywood. ...

Lucy Liu Speaks Out on More AAPI Representation in Hollywood Despite ‘Moving the Needle’

Actress Lucy Liu recently opened up about her experience being “othered” as an Asian American actress and playing roles that per...

Why the Oscars Has a Chance Where the Golden Globes Failed

Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this piece are solely those of the authors. We have a problem of Asian hate. ...

Golden Globes Snubs ‘Minari’ Over Controversial Foreign Language Rule

Although “Minari” has received praise from critics, the Golden Globes placed the film under the foreign-language category due to a rule crea...

Constance Wu Gives Birth to a Baby Girl With Musician Ryan Kattner

Constance Wu has given birth to a baby girl following a low-profile pregnancy with boyfriend musician Ryan Kattner. Keeping it private: The ...

Jackie Chan Reveals Why He’s Stayed Away From Hollywood Movies

Action superstar Jackie Chan has opened up about why he is rarely seen in Hollywood films over the past couple of years. Prolific actor: Fo...