All members of BTS will be renewing their contracts with Big Hit Music.

All Seven BTS Members Renew Contract with Big Hit Music

The K-pop superstars have officially chosen to stick with their longtime label

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Mitski’s American Epic: A Review of ‘The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We’

For her seventh record, Mitski skillfully channels her most American sound yet, proving she’s here to stay

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The World’s on Fire—Kristy Drutman Wants Us to Do Something About It

The environmentalist content creator and entrepreneur talks entrepreneurship, applying her mixed perspective on creating climate solutions, and how you can do the same

Teo Yoo (left) and Greta Lee are Hae Sung and Nora, two childhood sweethearts who reconnect in “Past Lives.”

Director Celine Song on the Love Behind ‘Past Lives’

The debut filmmaker talks to writer Carolyn Hinds about her new film, a love story for the ages, but not in the way you think

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One of the World’s Most Famous Cosplayers Shares the Joy (and Pain) of Playing Dress-Up

Yaya Han has been Chun-Li, Jessica Rabbit, Wonder Woman, and more—here she talks about why she’s been so drawn to cosplay

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Calling All AA+PI Content Creators

JoySauce is building its video library—and we want to hear your pitch!

Consider this a parallel universe of ‘American Asians’

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Yaya Han in her Chun-Li cosplay, commissioned by Capcom for "Street Fighter 6."

One of the World’s Most Famous Cosplayers Shares the Joy (and Pain) of Playing Dress-Up

Yaya Han has been Chun-Li, Jessica Rabbit, Wonder Woman, and more—here she talks about why she’s been so drawn to cosplay

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Get to Know the Pishacha—the Indian Demon in ‘It Lives Inside’

Bishal Dutta’s uber-creepy horror film is deeply inspired by his Indian American upbringing

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Mitski’s American Epic: A Review of ‘The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We’

For her seventh record, Mitski skillfully channels her most American sound yet, proving she’s here to stay

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The World’s on Fire—Kristy Drutman Wants Us to Do Something About It

The environmentalist content creator and entrepreneur talks entrepreneurship, applying her mixed perspective on creating climate solutions, and how you can do the same

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Peter Do Brings Vietnamese Inspiration to Helmut Lang

The recently appointed creative director teams up with poet Ocean Vuong for a NYFW release that highlights their culture

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JoySauce Late Night Ep. 6: Very Asian Foundation’s Michelle Li & Musical Guest Travis Atreo

Debuting the Thai Guys, in a dystopian comedy sketch that hits too close to home

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All members of BTS will be renewing their contracts with Big Hit Music.

All Seven BTS Members Renew Contract with Big Hit Music

The K-pop superstars have officially chosen to stick with their longtime label

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Get a Sneak Peek of Libra Season With These TikToks

Ready for a month of indecision and constant flirtation?

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‘The Human Surge 3’ Offers a 360-Degree View of the World

Don’t judge a film by its title—director Eduardo Williams’ latest release at TIFF is a thoughtful stunner

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Hasan Minhaj’s ‘Emotional Truths’ Are More Like Emotional Manipulation

A recent profile in the New Yorker uncovered the comedian’s fabricated stories, but his lies are more than your typical comedic hyperbole

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Keep Your Bans Off These Books

Writer JiaYing Grygiel talks to Gloo Books’ Karen Chan on the importance of representation in kid lit—for kids, obviously, but for adults, too

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HB Ep. 61: Is It Because We’re Asian?

A conversation with special guest NBC News’ Kimmy Yam

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Need a Break? Watch These TikToks

These hilarious videos are just what you need to get through the day

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Boba Break – Olivia Rodrigo, LNY, and Ugh, Rita Ora’s Awkward Mistake

Plus, Hollywood’s still on strike—we’re missing our pop culture drama!

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‘Jawan’ Features Two Shah Rukh Khans for the Price of One

Bollywood’s king is pitted against himself in a ludicrous, charismatic explosion

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Babak Jalali’s Newest Film is Another Love Letter to the Bay Area

Writer Edward Frumkin talks to the director about “Fremont,” both the film and city, and his appreciation for deadpan humor

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The Designers Showcased in South Asian New York Fashion Week

Founded by Shipra Sharma and Hetal Patel, the event works toward closing the gap in representation of South Asian fashion and design

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Enough with the ‘Rich Asian’ Stereotype, Already

Annie Midori Atherton offers an in-depth look at Asian Americans’ class problem

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The Secret Third Member of Electronic Music Duo ODESZA

Creative director and filmmaker Sean Kusanagi talks about immersive storytelling and his decade working with the popular recording artists

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Mixed Asian Media Hosts Its First Mixed Asian Day

Set for Sept. 16, it’s a day for mixed Asians to celebrate their heritages and be their full, authentic selves

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Miyazaki’s Final Movie is Finally Out

The Japanese maestro’s ‘The Boy and the Heron’ has its international premiere in Toronto, but the general public will have to wait for its release in November/December

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Stay Cool With These TikToks

Stay inside to watch these vids so you can escape the heat

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‘It’d be nice to bare-knuckle brawl with somebody’

MAM sat down with OG mixed Asian Daniel Henney to discuss season two of his high-fantasy epic, ‘The Wheel of Time’

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The Impossible Adaptation of ‘Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents’

Ava DuVernay’s ‘Origin’ premieres at the Venice Film Festival

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Welcome to the World of Raveena

This month’s musical artist focuses on self-love and spirituality

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The Super Concert That Replaced KCON

This was the first year for KRAZY, and JoySauce has an exclusive look at who performed

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Road to Paris: Alex Massialas Says He’s ‘Vastly Proud to be Representing the U.S.’

In a new column covering the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, this three-time Olympic fencer weighs in on his mixed-Chinese identity, competing amid a pandemic, and the next steps in his career

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Hot Takes with Vik and Juju: We Were Never Worthy of Tia Carrere

Actress, singer, model… what can this queen NOT do?

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442: The APALA was the country’s first and only AA+PI national labor organization

In honor of Labor Day, we look at how more than 500 labor activists came together to give AA+PI workers a stronger voice

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Boba Break – New Host for ‘Top Chef’, 2023 Emmy Noms, and the Cutest Baby

Plus: What do Broadway stars owe us? Nothing!

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Dare to Self Care: Part 3 – Art Therapy

What do your doodles say about you?

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Travels with Malika Ep. 20: Los Angeles: Coming Home

“What would it take for Asian Americans to become the main character in our stories?”

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JoySauce Late Night Ep. 6: Very Asian Foundation’s Michelle Li & Musical Guest Travis Atreo

Debuting the Thai Guys, in a dystopian comedy sketch that hits too close to home

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Rulebreakers Ep. 6: Fashion Icon and Creative Humberto Leon on His Approach to Style and Growing Up in LA

Join us for this season’s big finale!

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Mixed Six ep. 1: How We Met

Say it with us now: Awwwwwwww

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American Icons: George Takei

The man, the myth, the legend

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Team Tan Trailer

Meet Samantha Tan, a legend in the making

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Vik and Juju shout out their favorites: Bowen Yang, Alok Vaid-Menon, and Lilly Singh

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In Conversation With: Atlanta’s Art Community – Part 2 (On Pursuing a Creative Path)

In this engaging conversation, Teresa Tran and three artists discuss Atlanta’s roles as an arts-and-entertainment hub

Podcasts

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South Gaysian Boys Ep. 6: Domestic Abuse, Toxic Culture, and Changing the World w/ Joty Kay

Sunny and Vik wrap up their convo with this legendary “unapologetic personality”

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HB Ep. 58: In competence

Laura Danger joins Youngmi for a breakdown of some mind-blowing statistics around domestic labor

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Brown Boi Love Ep. 1: What You and I and Love Are

Say ‘hello’ to Jeric and Robinick as they discuss all things sex, love, intimacy, and embark on a journey to find a new shared lover

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Culturally Relevant Conversations: The Hopes and Dreams of Generic Asian Man

Podcaster David Chen chats with author Charles Yu

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South Gaysian Boys Ep. 5: South Asian Stigmas and Being Unapologetic w/ Joty Kay

Vik and Sunny chat with Clapback Queen

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HB Ep. 57: Laughing About Losing Mom

Author Laurie Woolever talks to Youngmi about how certain sad events cause her to uncontrollably laugh… can you relate?

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Bella’s Table Ep. 3: Colorism

Researcher Joanne Rondilla talks about the history—and everyday reality—of skin-tone-based discrimination within the Asian diaspora

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The Yes I Kan Podcast Ep. 24: The Grand Finale

This isn’t goodbye, just simply see you later