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Singer Utada Hikaru Reveals Nonbinary Identity, Wants More Discussions on LGBTQ Issues in Japan
Japanese American singer Utada Hikaru revealed their nonbinary identity during a recent livestream on Instagram.
The reveal: Over the weekend, the 38-year-old singer wished everyone a happy Pride Month and came out as nonbinary to their Instagram followers, according to Kotaku.
Legendary Vietnamese Singer Le Thu Passes Away at 78 After Getting COVID-19
Le Thu, a Vietnamese American songstress who rose to fame in the 1960s and 70s, died at the age of 78 after suffering from COVID-19.
Thu was reportedly admitted to Orange Coast Memorial Hospital in Fountain Valley, California and placed in the intensive care unit as early as Jan. 3.
K-Pop Legend Who Dodged Military Service Still Banned From South Korea
South Korea has declined action on a Korean American singer’s calls to be granted a visa to enter the country.
Yoo Seung-jun, also known as Steve Yoo (@yooseungjun_official), renounced his South Korean citizenship in 2002 to allegedly escape from the nation’s mandatory military service.
Singer Tiffany Young’s Tour Manager Tests Positive For COVID-19
Tara Redavid, aka Tara Anne, who works as a tour manager for Tiffany Young (Girls’ Generation), has reportedly been diagnosed with coronavirus (COVID-19).
To cover the cost for her treatment and other medical bills, a GoFundMe account has been set up for Tara. The friend who organized the campaign, known as Tom A., revealed that she has developed pneumonia as a result of contracting the coronavirus.
Korean Singer ATONE Saves Woman From Being Sexually Assaulted By U.S. English Teacher
Social media users are praising Im Ji Hyun, better known by his stage name ATONE, for bravely saving a woman from an attempted sexual assault in the hands of an American English teacher.
The incident happened on the morning of Nov. 30 when an English teacher, who was later revealed to be a U.S. citizen, tried to sexually assault a woman in the Mapo district of Seoul, South Korea, according to AllKpop.
Kacey Musgraves Accused of ‘Sexualizing’ The Áo Dài
Social media users are accusing American country singer Kacey Musgraves of cultural appropriation after wearing áo dài, a traditional Vietnamese outfit, without any trousers.
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Legendary Chinese Singer Savagely KICKS Young Fan Filming Her
A legendary Chinese singer ruthlessly kicked a young fan for allegedly ignoring her demand for privacy.
Na Ying, also known as Natasha Na, was filmed delivering the kick to a female fan at what is believed to be a shopping mall somewhere in Macau on Sept. 29, according to Sin Chew Daily.
Jay Chou Scares People Out of Cafe in Japan After He’s Mistaken for a Yakuza Boss
Jay Chou was recently mistaken for a gangster boss by customers when he entered a cafe while on vacation in Japan.
The 43-year-old artist, known as the King of Mandopop, is currently relaxing on vacation in Japan before he kicks off his concert tour in October.
Chinese Idol’s Popularity Literally Breaks Parents’ Boba Tea Shop
A boba tea shop owned by the parents of Chinese teen pop star Karry Wang was forced to close three days after its opening as staff and equipment allegedly failed to cope with massive demand.
Wang, leader of mega trio TFBoys, is currently among the most popular teen stars in China, commanding more than 72 million followers on Weibo.
British News Anchor Awkwardly Introduces Lea Salonga as the Wrong Person
Filipina singer and actress Lea Salonga was awkwardly introduced as a different person during her appearance on Sky News in the U.K.
During a live newscast of the morning show “Sunrise” on Sky News UK, news anchor Stephen Dixon introduced their guest as environmentalist Anna Hughes, Coconuts Manila reported.
Hardcore Auntie Totally Slays Karaoke with Nirvana’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’
An auntie is now going viral on Facebook after she was filmed rocking out to karaoke with the hit ‘90s grunge rock single from Nirvana, “Smells Like Teen Spirit.”
The unnamed rockstar woman is said to be a friend of Najib Haziq, the poster of the video from Pulau Melayu, Malaysia, according to Mashable.
Blind and Autistic Artist Kodi Lee Absolutely Stuns on ‘America’s Got Talent’
America’s Got Talent’s opening night received the voice of 22-year-old autistic, blind and gifted vocalist and pianist Kodi Lee on its 14th season.
The YouTube video is currently trending at number five, with almost seven million views.