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Ben Wang loves starring in a weird movie

After “American Born Chinese,” the young Chinese American actor gets downright weird in “Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass”

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How cultural consultants helped shape the live-action ‘Moana’

From costumes and choreography to language and music, the film’s cultural trust helped ensure accurate portrayal of Pacific Islander culture

A bearded man in a green robe stands beside a woman in a cream headscarf and dress; both look serious and are outdoors by a vast, flat landscape with water and sand.

The dead bear witness in ‘The Odyssey’

Christopher Nolan reframes Homer’s epic for the dying empires of today

A smiling woman wearing a MasterChef Asia-Pacific apron stands indoors with hands clasped, radiating the confidence of a true Masterchef, while a blurred person sits in the background.

Jaime Horan brings Malaysian food into the mainstream on ‘MasterChef’

The content creator known as iGumdrop opens up about her transition to food media and competing on “MasterChef: Global Gauntlet”

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Disney’s dull, disastrous ‘Moana’ remake

Dwayne Johnson sleepwalks his way through his latest passion project

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Dolly de Leon on breaking free from Hollywood stereotypes

The Filipina actress discusses playing a detective who defies Hollywood stereotypes, embracing authentic representation, and finding freedom in her latest Apple TV+ role

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‘The Pitt’ and ‘Beef’ among standouts for 2026 Emmys

“The Pitt” leads with 25 nominations and Lee Sung Jin, Charles Melton and Youn Yuh-jung from season two of “Beef” were also recognized

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Joseph Chiu is the heart of ‘Every Year After’

The actor opens up about becoming the Internet’s newest crush, staying grounded, and why he wants to tackle more rom-coms

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Kapil Talwalkar brings heart and humor to Peacock’s ‘The ‘Burbs’

The actor discusses joining Peacock’s “The ‘Burbs,” finding creative freedom as Naveen Varma, and why humor, heart, and authenticity continue to define his career

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The legacy of anime’s most influential decades

From Mamoru Oshii and Katsuhiro Otomo, to Hayao Miyazaki, here are 10 of our favorite anime titles from the era

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Jason Momoa needs to break out of his bro-y shell

The actor is known for playing the cool, but reluctant hero, and it’s high time we see him other types of roles

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The bland jingoism of Bollywood’s ‘Alpha’

The failed launch of a robotically assembled, female-led action franchise

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Sachin Bhatt makes it look easy

What looks effortless is the result of years spent navigating identity, family expectations, and an industry slow to embrace change

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Eve Ridley reveals how she brought Ruthye to life in ‘Supergirl’

The young actress discusses channeling the character’s grief and determination, and working alongside Milly Alcock

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New ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ season falls short of and surpasses original

A stronger adaptation that’s still wrestling with the legacy of the beloved animated series

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‘Go For It, Nakamura-kun!!’ turns gay loneliness into joy

Did this retro-style anime about a gay teenager’s unrequited love release three decades too late, or is it just in time?

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‘Supergirl’ wastes its incredible talent

The DC relaunch presents a fascinating Girl of Steel in a story that doesn’t work

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Why Megan Lawless is our latest ‘Obsession’

The actress on her latest film, her character’s striking look, and the importance of being honest with your friends.

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Happy Father’s Day to these hot Asian DILFs in particular

But in all seriousness, don’t forget to call your dad and wish him a “Happy Father’s Day”

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Justin Chien and Chris Pang of ‘The Season’ on redefining Asian representation

The two actors break down how their new Hulu series is expanding what Asian stories can look like on screen

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James Bang and the road to adult film success

An Asian American performer navigates stigma, scarcity, and self-definition in porn