A woman in a black lace outfit sits confidently on an ornate red velvet sofa, surrounded by dim lighting and glass bottles, against a dramatic red background with a vintage lamp on the right.

Priyanka on her bold new era: ‘This one is for me’

The “Drag Race” superstar and musician talks her new sound with single “Dressin,” “All Stars,” and taking over TV

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‘BEEF’ season two is undercooked and overstuffed

A great cast in the new season of the Lee Sung Jin series can’t save a subpar followup to the Ali Wong-Steven Yeun stunner

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Supriya Ganesh of ‘The Pitt’ has high hopes for Dr. Samira Mohan

We spoke with the actress ahead of the season two finale to get her thoughts on the season and its unfortunate relevance to modern times

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Stir Fried: The interiority of Japanese Brazilian food

Hot rolls with cream cheese are just one signature of sushi in Brazil, which is home to more than 2.5 million people of Japanese descent

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How Genki Kawamura turned a video game into a feature-length film

The director behind horror film “Exit 8” explains how he gave his source material a narrative throughline and fleshed-out protagonist

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Atsuko Okatsuka on playing an unhinged Asian in ‘Outcome’

The comedian-turned-actor on playing a messy Asian onscreen, and improvising alongside her fellow stand-ups and Keanu Reeves in “Outcome”

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Season two of HBO’s ‘The Pitt’ goes wider and deeper

Despite its more subdued centerpiece, the medical drama maintains an emotional intensity in its sophomore season

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Laufey brings together young Wasian royalty for ‘Madwoman’ music video

Wasians are having a pop culture moment and she’s meeting it with a star-studded cast of Hudson Williams, Lola Tung, Alysa Liu and Megan Skiendiel

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How Southeast Asian American communities celebrate TLC New Year

Water fights may be suitable for a tropical climate, but adjustments must be made for cooler spring weather stateside

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Katarina Zhu directs herself in the languid webcam drama ‘Bunnylovr’

The Sundance selection marks a middling debut for a writer and director who clearly has the talent and potential

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The Two Lips: The Filipina Mexican dream pop besties headed to Coachella

Group members Andrea and Jewlz sit down with Michelle De Pacina to talk music, identity, and how two best friends built a path to Coachella

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Mixed Love: How I (nicely) infiltrated an American mahjong group

Writer Winter Qiu’s reflection on finding Chinese values in an American version of the tile-based game at their local library

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From actor to director, Utkarsh Ambudkar of ‘Ghosts’ knows his worth

The South Asian actor talks about his 20 years in the industry and how your true value can’t be determined by an audition or casting office

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Sean Kaufman lives in the in-between

From “The Summer I Turned Pretty” to “For All Mankind,” the actor talks mixed identity, imposter syndrome, and taking roles that scare him

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Cora Lu Tran’s Nico is more than just comic relief on ‘Will Trent’

They started out as a murder suspect, and now their relationship with the title character has become the heart of the procedural drama

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Multi-hyphenate Kabir Sehgal is demystifying creativity

He released his latest album “stars and static,” and says you don’t have to choose between the who you are professionally and creatively

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Asian diasporic films and shows we’re excited for this spring

Spring’s biggest trailers are here, from the final season of “The Boys” and return of “Malcolm in the Middle,” to “Beef” season two

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‘Love Language’ nearly earns its rom com clichés

The South by Southwest film from Joey Power is a modern throwback led by Manny Jacinto and Chloë Grace Moretz

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It’s zen o’clock at these traditional Asian tea houses

A delicious roundup of seven stellar Asian tea houses across the United States to infuse 2026 with peace and mindfulness

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Riz Ahmed breaks down the layers behind ‘Bait’

The actor shares why the stories that make us a little uncomfortable are often the ones most worth telling

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How BTS’s comeback was hindered by the pressure of an entire industry

A dive into the iconic South Korean boy band’s sixth studio album, “Arirang,” and the Netflix documentary about their return to music

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The witchy women of ‘Forbidden Fruits’ talk spirituality, horror, and catharsis

Director Meredith Alloway and her film’s quartet of actresses discuss their relationships with female struggle and rage

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‘Shang-Chi’ sequel is coming next year

Marvel fans rejoice, “Shang-Chi and the Wreckage of Time” is finally making it to the big screen in early 2027

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Asian women are the future of sports

Sports culture is becoming more welcoming and healthy for all athletes, and Asian women are leading the way

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JoySauce Radio: Asian women whose music has the power to transform

Spring has arrived, and to kick off this season of renewal, we’re leaning into these female artists who embody this time of year

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Laugh with us this April Fools’ Day with some Asian American comedy

In need of a laugh? Have a taste of four stand-up specials (and one film) you can watch during JoySauce TV’s comedy marathon on Wednesday