Did you know “Westworld” star Leonardo Nam was an architecture major? We gave the actor a box of Legos and challenged him to create a masterpiece in 10 minutes […]
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Disney Faces Criticism For Live-Action ‘Aladdin’ Jasmine Casting
Disney has had trouble finding the right actors to cast in the lead roles of Aladdin and Jasmine in director Guy Ritchie’s live-action remake of “Aladdin,” but they finally […]
6 Indie Asian American Artists Making Waves Right Now
It’s no secret that Asian American artists are underrepresented in music. Not many people realize that they are here — and have been here. Below are six indie Asian […]
Liu Xiaobo’s Death Turns Focus To Widow’s Fate
BEIJING — Friends of the dissident who would become China’s first Nobel Peace Prize laureate had for decades urged him to leave the country that sent him to prison […]
10 Slam Poems That Nail The Asian American Experience
Defining the Asian American experience can be tricky. Percy Bysshe Shelley, the 18th century poet and writer, once said that poetry “is a mirror that makes beautiful that which […]
K-pop Playlist Of The Week: Red Velvet, One & Zico
This K-pop summer is proving to be another hot one! Check out which summer tunes we’re listening to — as well as some of our old favorites! “Red Flavor” […]
Aziz Ansari, Riz Ahmed Each Receive Two Emmy Nods
This year’s Emmy nominations are in — and it’s proving to be a big year for Aziz Ansari and Riz Ahmed, who each nabbed two nominations. Aziz Ansari, the […]
Chinese Nobel Laureate Liu Xiaobo Dies At Age 61
SHENYANG, China — Imprisoned for all the seven years since he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, Liu Xiaobo never renounced the pursuit of human rights in China, insisting […]
Anna Akana Tells About New Book ‘So Much I Want to Tell You’
YouTube star Anna Akana is jumping out of the screen and onto the page — and getting even more personal — in her new book, “So Much I Want […]
Lucy Liu Takes Director’s Seat For ‘Luke Cage 2’ Season Premiere
Marvel has officially confirmed that Lucy Liu will be directing the season 2 premiere of Netflix’s “Luke Cage.” Liu, who’s known worldwide for her performance as O-Ren Ishii in […]
Netflix Unveils Bear-y Exciting News About Rilakkuma TV Show
The kawaii bear character Rilakkuma is coming to Netflix. The streaming giant is set to premiere an original animated series starring the toy-bear in time for the character’s 15th […]
Calling All APA Filmmakers: HBO’s Short Film Competition Is Accepting Entries
Calling all Asian or Pacific Islander American filmmakers looking for a platform to showcase their work: HBO’s APA Visionaries short film competition is back for its second year, and […]
Q&A: Indie Fil-Am Artist Alfa Talks New Album ’Spark & Fury’
The inspiring and mentally frustrating creative process that goes with producing, recording and writing a new album is no easy task. Alfa, a Philippine-born singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist of guitar, […]
Live-Action ‘Aladdin’ Still Seeking Diamond In The Rough
Director Guy Ritchie and production are supposed to be shooting the live-action remake of Disney’s “Aladdin” right about now, but that could be difficult to do without Aladdin himself. […]
John Cho Joins Season Two Of FOX’s ‘The Exorcist’
The latest for John Cho is FOX’s “The Exorcist,” which has pulled in the actor for its coming second season. The horror drama, which serves as a follow-up to […]
