When you think of the budding Asian American rap scene, the Koreatown clubs of Los Angeles and the iconic venues of New York are quick to come to mind. […]
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Character Concerts: Why Jules Aurora Never Gave Up on Her Dreams
Throughout Jules Aurora’s years in the music biz, she’s learned to find “The Silver Lining” wherever she looks. “I really know what it means to fall seven times and […]
Character Conversations: Nico Santos and Parvesh Cheena Chat Representation, Pandemic Plans and More
If you’ve ever wondered how to act for commercials, Nico Santos and Parvesh Cheena are here to help. In the latest episode of our Character Conversations series, the two […]
Andrew Kung Is Redefining What It Means ‘To Be Seen’
When was the last time you saw an Asian American face in a fashion campaign? Was it months ago, or years? Or maybe even never before? Photographer Andrew Kung, […]
Character Conversations: Sunita Mani and Ivan Shaw Talk Growing up Asian American
As temperatures cool down across the country, enjoy an afternoon indoors with our latest episode of Character Conversations. Actors Sunita Mani and Ivan Shaw got to chat virtually about […]
Masala: Go ‘Over the Moon’ With This Exclusive Cast and Creators Interview
These days, we could all use a good dose of heartwarming, family-friendly fun. Luckily, Netflix has just the film we need to forget at least some of our earthly […]
Masala: Filmmakers Jeff Fong, Marie Jamora and Kenya Gillespie Talk the 36th Annual Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival
It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t been kind to film festivals anywhere. However, events like the 36th annual Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival still celebrate the […]
Character Conversations: Jamie Chung and Shannon Lee Talk Bruce and the Big Screen
What do “Lovecraft Country” and “Warrior” have in common? Strong Asian American women, for one thing. In the first edition of our revamped Character Conversations series (formerly Kore Conversations), […]
Masala: Chris Pang Is Stuck in a Time Loop (and Not Just in ‘Palm Springs’)
We’ve seen him in “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Charlie’s Angels,” but this summer, we got to watch actor Chris Pang in a brand new light—and cowboy hat. Pang plays […]
How East Meets Dress Is Revolutionizing The Wedding World
Most brides-to-be look forward to the thrill of picking out their dream wedding dresses. It’s the stuff entire movies and TV shows are made of: wading through heaping mounds […]
For 17-year-old Artist And Activist Jackie Liu, The Proof Is In The Painting
If you think back to your high school summers, chances are that you’ll remember sleeping in and probably eating too much junk food. But Jackie Liu isn’t your average […]
Get To Know Lizzy Capri, The Video Star Behind ‘The Funnest Channel On YouTube’
Anyone who’s watched a video of YouTuber Lizzy Capri can recognize her bubbly voice from that very first, “What’s up guys?” that opens most of her content. With pink […]
Indonesian Consulate General Extends Thank You To Los Angeles Frontline Workers
Around the globe, health care workers have found themselves on the frontlines of the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. In Los Angeles, one of the epicenters of the virus […]
Q&A: Take A Peek At ‘Kokoro,’ Oakley’s New Sunglasses Collaboration With Painter Meguru Yamaguchi
Although 2020 hasn’t been easy for anyone, the past few months have also seen people uniting all over the world for common causes, leading to some incredibly moving displays […]
Catch Sri Lankan Athlete Michelle Lewis’ TV Debut On The Latest ‘The Titan Games’
Let’s face it, with gyms closed across the country and stay-at-home orders still in place, most of us have lost any incentive we might have had to get outside […]
