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Why Harini Nilakantan sees dance as a great unifier

By fusing the Indian classical dance of Bharatanatyam with street dance, she is using her body as a way to culturally connect with others
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‘Mortal Kombat II’ actor Ludi Lin talks action and identity

The actor recounts his diasporic upbringing, starring in an iconic fighting game franchise, and his exploration of independent cinema
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HBO’s ‘The A List’ celebrates Asian and Pacific Islander voices

Director Eugene Yi and trans athlete and advocate Schuyler Bailar on the making of this project that brings together a mosaic of AA+PI icons
Four women of diverse backgrounds are shown smiling and interacting, with some seated at a table filled with food. The colorful, floral-patterned background adds a lively, celebratory feel.

Our favorite onscreen Asian American moms

In honor of Mother's Day, here are some iconic Asian American matriarchs to grace both the big and small screens
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YouTuber Michelle Khare’s latest challenge takes her to Antarctica

Star of "Challenge Accepted" takes on her hardest challenge yet in a multi-episode race across seven continents
A group of men in suits and sunglasses stand together indoors; one holds a colorful traditional fan and another holds up a Korean newspaper in the background. The scene has a dramatic, vintage atmosphere.

BTS’ Oldboy-inspired music video was the perfect start for their tour

The "2.0" music video just pulls from the film visually and draws parallels between the boy band's and director Park Chan-Wook's careers
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‘Mortal Kombat II’ sucks the life out of action movies

In what should come as no surprise, the video game movie sequel is a major dud
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Sheldon Simeon talks new cookbook ‘Ohana Style’ and joyful family meals

The "Top Chef" fan favorite chats about easy Hawai‘i-inspired dishes, emotional family recipes and whether he'd return to competition shows

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