Asian American boba brand finds opportunity after Simu Liu sparks cultural appropriation debate
Read full article: Asian American boba brand finds opportunity after Simu Liu sparks cultural appropriation debateThe owners of boba milk tea brand Twrl have a chance to pitch a pretty well-known investor, actor Simu Liu.
As 'Bachelor' race issues linger, Jenn Tran, its 1st Asian American lead, is ready for her moment
Read full article: As 'Bachelor' race issues linger, Jenn Tran, its 1st Asian American lead, is ready for her momentJenn Tran cannot escape thinking about being the first Asian lead in the history of “The Bachelor” franchise — not that she wants to.
What to stream this week: 'Dune 2' adds spice, J.Lo heads to space, Lenny Kravitz rocks
Read full article: What to stream this week: 'Dune 2' adds spice, J.Lo heads to space, Lenny Kravitz rocksThis week’s new streaming entertainment releases include an album by Lenny Kravitz, “South Park” mocking weight loss drugs and Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two” hitting the streaming service Max.
Sitcom casts to do virtual reading for Asian Heritage Month
Read full article: Sitcom casts to do virtual reading for Asian Heritage MonthThe casts of Fresh Off the Boat and Kim's Convenience are partnering for one night for charity. In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, the ensembles of both TV comedies will do live online table reads of their respective pilot episodes on Saturday, according to Deadline. The ABC series about a Taiwanese American family ended in February after six seasons. Canadian sitcom Kim's Convenience," which is available in the U.S. on Netflix, was recently renewed for a fifth and sixth season. The table reads will be free to watch.
Simu Liu, Marvel's latest leading man, will soon be a 'household name'
Read full article: Simu Liu, Marvel's latest leading man, will soon be a 'household name'Simu Liu of Marvel Studios' 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' at the San Diego Comic-Con International 2019 Marvel Studios Panel in Hall H on July 20, in San Diego, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)(CNN) - Say hello to Simu Liu. "He'll be a household name soon enough," Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige told CNN after an announcement-packed panel. "All I've ever wanted to do when I was growing was make [my parents] proud," Liu said on stage at Comic-Con. "Our films play around the world and we want the films to reflect that world," he said.