The indie-rock/synthpop trio POP ETC stopped by our studio recently to perform a few acoustic versions from their catalogue of music for our audience and staff. They melted hearts, […]
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Petition launched to request Fox News apology over Chinatown segment
Following a Fox News segment widely criticized as racist and derogatory on “The O’Reilley Report” this week, a Change.org petition – as of Thursday night nearly at its 7,500-signature […]
Justin Lin to make ‘Hot Wheels’ fast and furious
Hot Wheels toys are getting a high-octane makeover, with Justin Lin getting in the driver’s seat to direct the upcoming film. Lin has closed a deal with Legendary Entertainment […]
5 reasons why Asian Americans are fueling the 2016 election
As the fastest-growing ethnic group in the United States, Asian Americans are increasing in both numbers and as an electorate. Here’s why they’re more important than ever in this year’s election. […]
Carousel Live presents indie band The Solutions in Los Angeles
The Solutions, a K-indie genre-bending quartet, will kick off the free inaugural showcase of Carousel Live on Oct. 17 at 8:30 p.m. inside The Wayfarer in Costa Mesa, California. A second show, at […]
Disney is on the search for a Chinese actress to play Mulan
Disney, which just announced a November 2018 release for its live action “Mulan” film, is on the search for a Chinese actress to play the leading role. The film, […]
Far East Movement collab with EXO Chanyeol coming next week
It’s the collaboration none of us knew we wanted until it was announced: Far East Movement, Marshmello, Tinashe and…K-pop band EXO rapper Chanyeol? The single “Freal Luv,” the first […]
Freestyle cypher: Rap duo Year of the Ox
Lyricks & JL make up the Korean rap duo, “Year Of The Ox.” We caught them recently after a they did a show in Little Tokyo with fellow Transparent […]
AAPI leaders, orgs outraged by Fox News Chinatown segment
Asian Pacific American organizations and prominent members of the AAPI community are outraged over a Fox News segment, aired earlier this week, that depicted Chinese Americans in a stereotypical […]
Lexus Night at the Gallery to benefit awareness for Asian breast cancer
Asian breast cancer is taking front stage in a benefit runway fashion show by Privy Circle and City of Hope. Lexus Night at the Gallery, to be held inside […]
Has Bruce Lee been sidelined in his own biopic ‘Birth of the Dragon’?
Fans who got an early screening of the Bruce Lee biopic “Birth of the Dragon,” with Phillip Ng playing Lee, are criticizing the film for whitewashing, and for a […]
Trump is 41 points behind Clinton among Asian American voters
Hillary Clinton holds a 41-point lead over Donald Trump amongst registered Asian Pacific American voters heading into November’s presidential election, according to a recent survey. The Fall 2016 National […]
Asian Academy members old and new gather to affect change in Hollywood
Asian Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences members, both incumbent and new, came together for a welcome reception – and an opportunity to mobilize their voices as a […]
Korean vocalists Bada, Kim Jong Seo to perform at Pechanga
Two top South Korean vocalists are making their way to Los Angeles. Singer-musical actress Bada and rock legend Kim Jong Seo will perform live together at Pechanga Resort & […]
#IAmAsianAmerican: Campaign targets 15,000 millennial voters
A diverse coalition of more than 30 AAPI organizations pledged Tuesday to register at least 15,000 Asian American millennials to vote via a series of concerts and events across […]
