By Judy Lin The Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s governor announced Friday, Oct. 7, that he signed a bill banning the sale, trade, and possession of shark fins […]
Yao retiring from the NBA
By Chris Duncan THE ASSOCIATED PRESS HOUSTON, Texas (AP) — Houston Rockets All-Star center Yao Ming is retiring after nine NBA seasons, according to a person with direct knowledge of […]
Editorial: Yao Ming for NBA Hall of Fame
Many National Basketball Association (NBA) fans were stunned when news came down that Houston Rockets Center Yao Ming would retire from basketball. Although he spent just eight seasons in the […]
Asians shoot to the top of the charts!
Last month was exciting in terms of entertainment news. Musicians made Asian American history, San Diego hosted its annual Asian Film Festival
A new season of Asians: A-pop is a monthly column of all things Asian in popular culture
Fall is shaping up to be a season of new beginnings for Asian American celebrities, and personally, I am very excited for them.
World’s tallest Chinese baby on the way?
Looks like it’s time for another update on your favorite Asian American celebrities! This past month, Tila Tequila made a fool of herself, Yao Ming finds out that he is becoming a father, the Black Eyed Peas head home with three Grammy awards, John Park makes his mark on American Idol, and “Lost” returns. Plus, I have updates on awards, television shows, and movies.
Column: Breaking through the professional barrier
At my high school, there were the freaks (also known as stoners), the jocks, and everybody else.
The football jocks were the royalty of the high school, and you felt honored if they took the time out of their glamorous life to say hi to you.
I am my father’s son, but I am no pilgrim
To my white friends, I’m an Asian American. To my family in China, I’m an American-born Chinese (ABC). These labels somehow make me different to them and will never allow me to fully be either one.
Foot surgeries, divorcies, possible broken contracts – a messy month in Hollywood
Welcome back to another hot month of entertainment news! This month, Jon Gosselin continues to be an example of a reality star gone wrong, Judith Hill emerges at the Michael Jackson memorial, Anna Sui’s new Target line undergoes controversy, and Yao Ming has foot surgery. Also, I urge you to keep an eye on some people on the big screen.
July: Keeping up with the stars in H-town
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