New report highlights gains and gaps in Asian representation in Hollywood

A new study released by the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, in partnership with the Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (...

Tsuru Aoki, the forgotten first lady of Asian American cinema

Tsuru Aoki quietly carved a path through the silent film era, becoming likely the first Asian actress to achieve leading-lady status in Holl...

Director of gay rom-com ‘A Nice Indian Boy’ says it nearly didn’t get made due to ‘racist’ Hollywood

Roshan Sethi’s “A Nice Indian Boy” is lighting up the BFI London Film Festival, but its path to the screen was anything but smooth. The gay ...

China’s entertainment industry growing twice as fast as Hollywood: report

A recent PwC report projects that China’s entertainment and media revenue will surge over 7% to reach $362.5 billion by 2028, fueled b...

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 encountere...

‘It’s been very lonely’: Lucy Liu reflects on journey as an Asian trailblazer

Lucy Liu looked back on her journey as one of the few Asian leads at the start of her Hollywood career as she accepted the Gold Legend award...

‘What kind of American are you?’ Nelson Lee says ‘Civil War’ scene is jarring echo of his career

Actor Nelson Lee, star of the new A24 film “Civil War,” says a scene in the movie reminded him of the racism he’s faced th...

Hollywood could gain $4 billion if API representation improved, study suggests

The film and television industry in the U.S. holds immense potential for increased revenue by improving the representation and authenticity ...

The 1961 Asian American film Daniel Dae Kim praises as ‘unapologetically Asian’

Daniel Dae Kim, known for his diverse acting roles and advocacy for inclusivity, revealed the impact of a 1961 musical film on his life that...

Bowen Yang leads mock awards show at ‘SNL’ as ‘A Guy Named Ethan’

Bowen Yang has a new alter ego — “A Guy Named Ethan” — to offer a satirical take on this year’s Oscar nominations. Introdu...

Bobby Lee reveals traumatic experiences with Hollywood directors on Joe Rogan podcast

Comedian and actor Bobby Lee has opened up about the verbal and emotional abuse hurled at him by directors when he was still starting in the...

Sam Song Li says it ‘means the world’ that he got into ‘The Brothers Sun’

“The Brothers Sun” star Sam Song Li has opened up about his thoughts on being part of the Netflix show’s all-Asian cast, e...

Celebrities speak out in defense of Jo Koy amid Golden Globes hosting criticism

American TV personalities, actors and comedians have defended Jo Koy amid the backlash surrounding his 81st Golden Globe Awards hosting gig....

Man whose life story inspired ‘May December’ calls Netflix film a ‘ripoff’

Vili Fualaau, whose life story inspired the Netflix film “May December,” says he is offended by the project, claiming he had not...

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...

30 years later, ‘The Joy Luck Club’ cast recreates iconic photo

The stars of “The Joy Luck Club” have recreated an iconic photo from the groundbreaking 1993 film during a recent holiday reunio...

White House celebrates belated Filipino American History Month

After delays due to national and international events, the White House last week finally held a celebration for Filipino American History Mo...

Chinese American and S. Korean filmmakers receive 2023 Academy Gold Fellowship for Women

Filmmakers Erica Eng and July Jung have been named as recipients of the 2023 Academy Gold Fellowship for Women. About the fellowship: The fe...

Yoshiki to be 1st Japanese musician to receive ‘Hollywood’s rarest honor’ at TCL Chinese Theatre

Legendary Japanese musician YOSHIKI will be “immortalized in cement” at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. Making history: YOSHIKI, who...

‘Desperate Housewives’ writer reveals experiencing ‘overt racism’ from series creator

Former television screenwriter Patty Lin revealed having experienced “overt racism” from “Desperate Housewives” series creator Marc Cherry. ...

Man who attacked Filipino family in Hollywood drive-thru set to be released this month

A man accused of attacking a Filipino American family in North Hollywood last year is now on track for release after agreeing to a plea deal...

‘This is the change we’ve longed for’: US’ 1st help center for Thai workers opens in LA

The United States’ first help center for Thai migrant workers has opened in Los Angeles.  About the help center: On Wednesday, the Thai Comm...

Michelle Yeoh, Ken Jeong to receive stars on Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2024

Michelle Yeoh and Ken Jeong are set to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Sharing the good news: Hundreds of entertainment profess...

Police seek driver who killed man in Los Angeles hit-and-run

Los Angeles police are looking for the driver of an SUV that fatally struck a man in North Hollywood early on Monday. What happened: The sma...

Watch: Ke Huy Quan surprises Harrison Ford at ‘Indiana Jones’ movie premiere

Ke Huy Quan and Harrison Ford recently reunited again at the Los Angeles premiere of “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” possibly the l...

Simu Liu calls out HuffPost for suggesting ‘tokenism’ landed him ‘Ken’ role in ‘Barbie’

Simu Liu has slammed an op-ed published by HuffPost for suggesting he was hired as the “token” Asian actor in the upcoming movie...

Hate crime charges dropped against man who attacked Filipino family in Hollywood

A California judge has dropped hate crime charges against a man accused of attacking a Filipino American family in North Hollywood last year...

Keanu Reeves to star in Jonah Hill-directed dark comedy ‘Outcome’

Keanu Reeves and Jonah Hill are set to collaborate on a new film titled “Outcome.”  Hill, 39, will direct and star in the dark c...

‘I’m ethnic!’: Vanessa Hudgens recalls being rejected for her dream role for not being Black or Latino

Vanessa Hudgens has opened up about her experiences in Hollywood as a Filipino American actor. In a press conference held in Manila on Frida...

Hollywood was not as diverse in 2022 as you might have thought, study shows

2022 was a big year for Asian talent in Hollywood — having produced gems such as “After Yang,” “Turning Red” and Academy Award best picture ...

MSNBC’s Katie Phang tears up during interview with James Hong

James Hong brought host Katie Phang to tears during his appearance as a guest on MSNBC’s “The Katie Phang Show” on Sunday. Following the his...

Donnie Yen, Deepika Padukone, Dwayne Johnson, Riz Ahmed to present at 95th Oscars

Several artists of Asian and Pacific Islander descent have recently been announced as presenters at this year’s upcoming Academy Award...

Chinese star Fan Bingbing reveals challenges of her return to acting after tax evasion scandal

Chinese superstar actor Fan Bingbing, who disappeared from public view and social media in July 2018 after it was rumored that she had fled ...

Michelle Yeoh recalls her confusion over being labeled a ‘minority’ in Hollywood

After smashing glass ceilings with 40 years of exemplary talent, Michelle Yeoh has shared the confusion she felt when she came to Hollywood ...

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...