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...

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...