Lydia Ko hit a 10-foot birdie to win the Marathon Classic Sunday for her fourth LGPA tour victory of the season, besting rivals Ariya Jutanugarn of Thailand and Mirim […]
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14 Asian American celebrities reimagined as Pokémon gym leaders
Pokémon Go has been out for almost a week now, and everyone is joining in the Poké-catching fun. Even celebrities are running outside to catch their favorite Pokémon. Can […]
George Takei live-streams visit to Japanese American internment camp
On Tuesday, George Takei live-streamed his exploration of the grounds of the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center in Wyoming, used as barracks for a Japanese internment camp, on Facebook. Heart Mountain […]
Phillipa Soo takes her final ‘Hamilton’ bow, headed to ‘Amélie’
Phillipa Soo joined Lin-Manuel Miranda and Leslie Odom Jr. Saturday for one last bow on the “Hamilton” stage. “Hamilton,” a hip-hop musical about America’s founding fathers, has proven itself […]
Zayn Malik’s new fashion line is inspired by his South Asian roots
What’s Urdu script doing on Zayn Malik’s new fashion line? As it turns out, the 23-piece collection – featuring streetwear like T-shirts and bomber jackets, all decked out with […]
White House to recognize climate equity leader Vien Truong
Green For All National Director Vien Truong will be one of 10 individuals recognized by the White House as a Champion of Change for Climate Equity this Friday. The Champions […]
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. […]
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 […]
Dhaka attack leaves students, Japanese citizens among dead
Seven Japanese nationals and three students from American universities were among 20 dead after a 12-hour-long siege ended the hostage situation in Dhaka, Bangladesh. On Friday night, seven gunmen […]
10 Asian Americans who have taken over the social media fashion game
The fashion community has exploded online, flooded with those who are out to dominate the blogosphere through social media — and Asian Americans are leading the pack. Here are 10 trend-setting Asian […]
Will Justin Lin direct live-action ‘Akira’ adaptation?
Warner Bros. has been trying to produce the live-action “Akira” since they got the rights in 2002. It has had many versions, but all fell under. This latest iteration, […]
Asian American leaders call for stricter gun control laws
Last week, the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans joined Democrats on the floor of the U.S. House for a day-long sit-in protest over gun control. The protest, fueled […]
10 upcoming Hollywood films by Asian directors
Let’s take a look at upcoming releases by Asian directors between now through 2018. 1. Ice Age 5: Collision Course Co-directed by Chinese American Galen T. Chu, the fifth film […]
Yulin holds annual dog meat festival despite protests
Yulin started its annual dog meat festival on Tuesday, despite opposition from animal activists and a growing global concern for the animals. The Chinese dog meat industry slaughters about […]
Los Angeles’ wealthiest Asians of 2016
The Los Angeles Business Journal released its annual report of the wealthiest people in Los Angeles in May. The listing, presented in order of net worth, considers real estate, […]
