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Pup Pup Hooray For ‘Puppy Styled’
It’s a gnarly world out there, wouldn’t you agree? Sometimes all any of us need is a book filled with aww-out-loud puppies. And that’s what we get from Grace […]
The 25th Annual L.A. Art Show Proved Los Angeles Is Still A Major Contender In Art Scene
Sometimes it’s packed with the latest in technology, sometimes filled with the automobile world, and other times the Convention Center hosts the L.A. Art Show, one of the largest […]
Review: Maxine Mei-Fung Chung’s ‘The Eighth Girl’ Investigates Misogyny And Freud
“The Eighth Girl” begins at the end of our protagonist’s story, on a bridge as she contemplates suicide. What follows—or precedes—is the page-turning action-packed thriller of a photojournalist driven […]
Check Out The Stars Of CBS’ 2020 Comedy Showcase
Next week, comedy is taking center stage in Los Angeles. On Monday, CBS announced the lineup for its annual Comedy Showcase, which will take place with six shows from […]
Principal Dancer John Lam Talks Changing The Game
Under bright fluorescent lights, John Lam dips and bends, appearing to float across the glossy studio floor after two female ballerinas. Although Lam is slim, he makes every leg […]
WATCH: Cassey Ho’s Digital Influencer Award Speech at the 17th Unforgettable Gala
“Following my passion was one of the scariest things I have ever had to do.”
Buko Pie, Adobo Fried Rice And More: The Staples Of Margarita Manzke’s Sari Sari Store
At downtown Los Angeles’ Sari Sari Store, bags of chips, jars of preserves and packets of dry noodles adorn the front of the stall. Colorful tins and containers hold […]
Get Ahold Of ‘Switchblade,’ NIKI’s Brand-New Single
If you’re searching for the best music to listen to during self-isolation, NIKI has got some good news for you. On April 2, the 21-year-old instrumentalist, songwriter and producer […]
An AAPI Guide To Staying Sane During The COVID-19 Pandemic
The novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic has turned the world upside down. Caution is rising due to an increasing number of infected cases. Many public events have been cancelled […]
Actor Orion Lee Travels Back In Time In A24’s ‘First Cow’
Actor Orion Lee sits in a white, minimalist room on the top floor of a swanky Los Angeles office tower. Against blue-sky views of West Hollywood, lit with soft […]
Speedskating Legend Apolo Ohno Breaks The Ice On Caregiving
Just because Apolo Ohno has retired from speed skating doesn’t mean he’s slowing down. America’s most decorated Winter Olympian has spent the past decade conquering new, less frigid arenas—from […]
The Unforgettable Gala: The Digital Influencer Award Nominees
Editor’s Note: For almost 20 years, the Unforgettable Gala has been the most visible platform to celebrate Asian Americans in entertainment. Here at “Character Media,” we are thrilled to be able to […]
Whoa … What If There Were Asian American Vending Machines?
American vending machines always have the same items: chips, candy, soda, energy drinks. The usual gas station convenience store fare. Your best bet is an overpriced bag of Fritos […]
Looking For The Next Ali Wong Or Hasan Minhaj? Head To The 20th Annual APAture Festival
If you’re interested in Asian American art, music and performance, then look no further—the 20th annual APAture Festival has it all. A multidisciplinary arts festival presented by Kearny Street […]
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See more in Commentary5 Asian Journalists To Follow For the Latest News
Whether it’s getting personal about identity or getting up close to the Hong Kong protests, these Asian journalists are using social media to share what matters to them, and […]