In Hans Christian Andersen’s classic “Little Mermaid,” the titular character falls in love with a prince, but ultimately their relationship ends in tragedy as she turns into sea foam. […]
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8 on-the-rise Indian American comedians you should know
Indian American comics like Aziz Ansari and Mindy Kaling are making their mark on Hollywood and leading pop culture discussions – and we’ve got a few more suggestions on […]
China’s claims on South China Sea over Philippines rejected by court
An international tribunal in The Hague has ruled against China over claims in the South China Sea. The dispute over the South China Sea has been years in the making. […]
Jeremy Lin’s hoping for a long-term home in the Nets
As he returns to New York in a Brooklyn Nets jersey, Jeremy Lin is hoping he’s found the long-term home he’s been searching for. In his first public comments Saturday following […]
Koreans dominate top-5 rankings on day 2 of US Women’s Open
Two days into the U.S. Women’s Open at CordeValle in San Martin, California, Koreans are dominating the top-5 rankings, with Sung Hyun Park in the lead. The 22-year-old Park, […]
AA actors credit then-panned ‘80s cult film with opening Hollywood doors
One part box office dud criticized for racism. Another part cult classic praised for opening the door for Asian Americans in Hollywood. Put them together, and you get “Big Trouble […]
George Takei opposes Sulu being revealed as gay in upcoming ‘Star Trek’
Mr. Sulu is revealed to be gay in the upcoming “Star Trek Beyond”…and George Takei is having none of it. “I’m delighted that there’s a gay character,” the original […]
Asian American advocates, leaders call for end to hateful violence
In the wake of a series of tragedies that struck the nation this week — which left five Dallas police officers shot dead, seven injured and two civilians also […]
Hundreds of strangers have come together to pen an open letter to their Asian immigrant parents
“Dear Mom, Dad, Uncle, Auntie: Black Lives Matter to Us, Too,” an open letter, penned by hundreds of internet strangers who came together on Google Docs following this week’s […]
TCA Awards nominates Aziz Ansari, Constance Wu for comedy
Aziz Ansari and Constance Wu, stars of “Master of None” and “Fresh Off The Boat,” are nominees in the individual achievement in comedy category for the 32nd annual Television […]
Controversial film ’10 Years’ imagines Hong Kong’s future
What will happen to Hong Kong in 10 years? This is the question filmmakers explore in the controversial film “10 Years,” which won the Best Picture prize at the […]
Hyun-jin Ryu makes long-awaited return to Dodgers
The Korean Monster is due back on the Dodgers mound tonight against the San Diego Padres for the first time in two years. Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu, […]
5 methods to help you say goodbye to your Asian glow
Asian Glow. Asian Flush. Turning Red. It doesn’t matter what you call it, because they all mean the same thing: You have a different kind of drinking problem. Chances […]
‘Seoul Searching’ cast celebrates premiere with ’80s prom
The cast of Director Benson Lee’s “Seoul Searching” arrived at The Majestic Downtown in Los Angeles on June 24 for a themed ‘80s prom post-premiere party. The movie, from […]
Seoul punk band returns to US for West Coast tour
Coming back to America for a second tour from South Korea’s punk scene is …Whatever That Means, a four-member melodic rock band. The tour, which will run July 23 to […]
