Entertainment

What Sports Betting Can Teach Us About Life

Sports betting is an activity dating back to the oldest human civilizations. For as long as we’ve had organized competitions, betting has been around. Throughout history, debates have raged on about whether or not sports betting should be legal, or whether it is useful. And while we won’t delve too much on the former, we do want to discuss the …

Read More »

Why Asian Oscar Awards Will Make A Huge Difference

By Jennie L. Ilustre Watching an Asian film win seven major Oscar awards, and India taking home two Oscars recently, arts advocate Wuiping Yap knew she was witnessing a truly historic moment. The awards will have long-lasting changes in society, she thought. They will inspire generations as well. She said the historic, stunning success of “Everything Everywhere All at Once” …

Read More »

Chinese Culture Institute Hosts Mid-Autumn Festival at Capital One Hall in Tysons, VA

The Chinese Culture Institute’s (CCI) is dedicated to promoting understanding of the traditional Chinese culture through programs in education, culture, language, business, and art.  This year, CCI is hosting the Mid-Autumn Festival on Saturday, September 17, 2022 to allow residents of the Greater Washington, D.C. metro region to take part in this honored tradition based on the legend of Chang’e, …

Read More »

Celebrating AAPI- Candace Chen

People are far too often pigeon holed into particular walks of life as a matter of course, living up to a status quo that can often feel suffocating. During Asian American Heritage Month, it is important to celebrate the stories of individuals who aspire to push the envelope and challenge rigid industries. Candace Chen is a groundbreaking Mechanical Engineer and …

Read More »

The Broadmead Arts Council and The Herman Maril Foundation present: “Selections from the Works of Herman Maril”

The Broadmead Arts Council and The Herman Maril Foundation present: “Selections from the Works of Herman Maril” Gallery Lecture: Residents, their families and friends are invited to attend the lecture, “A Questionable Presentation,” on the work of Herman Maril by David Maril, the son of the artist and president of the Herman Maril Foundation. This is the second of four …

Read More »

Domee Shi Named VP by Hollywood’s Pixar

By Jennie L. Ilustre Domee Shi, director of “Turning Red,” has been promoted as vice president of Creative at Pixar Animation Studios, in recognition of her consistently outstanding work. The announcement was made following the success of “Turning Red” as a certified hit, beginning with its debut as the No. 1 film premiere on Disney Plus. Shi first gained international …

Read More »

Xbox Celebrates “Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings”

In celebration of the highly anticipated upcoming theatrical release of Marvel Studios’, “Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings,” Xbox created a special kit including a custom Xbox Series X console, custom Xbox Wireless Controller, a Shang-Chi action figure and a 12-month Xbox Game Pass card, all of which are encased in special themed packaging inspired by the history-making movie. Emblazoned with the logo and detailed artwork from “Shang-Chi …

Read More »

LIVEXLIVE TO EXCLUSIVELY LIVESTREAM JOY RUCKUS CLUB 4 K-POP FESTIVAL PAY-PER-VIEW CONCERT ON AUGUST 27 – SEPTEMBER 5

THE LARGEST GLOBAL ASIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL SPANNING 10-DAYS, FEATURING 14 STAGES WORLDWIDE, 250 PERFORMERS, TWO FULLY LOADED K-POP SUPERFEST STAGES WITH PERFORMANCES BY: KARD, ALEXA, PH-1, EVERGLOW, A.C.E, ONF, YUBIN & MANY MORE, REACHING OVER 75 MILLION SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWERS ———- CONCERT ADDS TO LIVEXLIVE’S GROWING LEADERSHIP POSITION IN DIGITAL MUSIC PAY-PER-VIEW EVENTS AND PREMIUM PROGRAMMING  ———- LiveXLive Has Produced …

Read More »

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Lady M

No cake company celebrates the Lunar New Year like Lady M Confections. For the 2021 Lunar New Year, Lady M ushers in the Year of the Ox with a special Red Bean Mille Crêpes cake.  Originally created as an exclusive cake for the Lady M Boston boutique and unveiled as a nationwide limited time offering in 2020, the Red Bean Mille Crêpes cake is made …

Read More »

#GOLDOPEN LAUNCHES FIRST-EVER #GOLDOPEN PREMIER ACCESS TO BRING THEATRES HOME FOR DISNEY’S MULAN

Los Angeles, CA, August 27, 2020 – #GoldOpen, the community movement created by Gold House that successfully catapulted Parasite, The Farewell, Crazy Rich Asians, Just Mercy, and nearly two dozen multicultural films to box office success, is debuting the first-ever #GoldOpen Premier Access for The Walt Disney Company’s Mulan. “We miss being together–and know the power communities unlock when they …

Read More »

Flying Paintings The Zhou Brothers: A Story of Revolution and Art

By Amy Alznauer Paintings by ShanZuo Zhou & DaHuang Zhou The epic story of two Chinese brothers who became art-world legends, illustrated with stunning paintings by the artists themselves. First there was one Zhou brother, and then there were two. They lived in a bookstore with their grandmother, Po Po, whose stories of paintings that flew through the air and …

Read More »

‘Parasite’ Conquers Hollywood

By Jennie L. Ilustre   On February 9, “Parasite,” the South Korean film about greed and class discrimination, made history in a spectacular fashion. Expected to win as the best foreign film, incredibly, it won for Best Picture at the 92nd annual awards ceremony of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, better known as the Oscars. It is …

Read More »

Asian Film Up for 6 Oscars

By Jennie L. Ilustre   “Parasite” made history on January 19 as the first foreign language film to win the top award as Best Cast. Will it make history again at the prestigious Academy Awards ceremony early next month? The South Korean film about greed and class discrimination between a rich and a poor family, has earned nominations for six …

Read More »

Asian Holiday Recipes to Attract Good Luck, Health and Wealth

By Jennie L. Ilustre   Go to any Asian American party on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day and chances are, you will find round fruits on the dining table because they evoke coins or wealth. Or you will notice that a sumptuous noodle dish is always on the menu.   Who doesn’t know that long, unbroken noodles signify …

Read More »

Asian Americans In Showbiz: Wow!

By Jennie L. Ilustre   If a synonym for succeed is “go far,” consider this: Asian American showbiz talents have gone really far, indeed. To paraphrase “Star Trek,” some have even gone boldly where no one has gone before – like directing a James Bond movie, or starring in a hit TV show. Suddenly, Americans of Asian heritage are making …

Read More »

Angela and Christian Lee Prepare For Upcoming Fights

At their parents’ gym in Hawaii, Angela and Christian Lee are a constant presence. “I practically spend my whole time here,” says Christian who teaches many of the adult classes now. Angela Lee, who recently moved back to Hawaii with her husband, MMA fighter Bruno Pucci, also leads classes.

Read More »

Asian American Siblings First Duo to Win MMA World Championship Titles

The first thing you notice about Angela Lee is her mega-watt smile. Her bubbly nature is unexpected for a world-class MMA fighter. “After my debut, everyone was like, ‘Who is that little Asian chick who keeps smiling, doesn’t she know she’s about to fight?” Angela tells me over lunch. “But it was because […] I was enjoying it so much.” At 23 years …

Read More »

Asian American Stars Shine in Hollywood

By Jennie L. Ilustre Something wonderful is going on in Hollywood during this award season. Have you noticed the constant spotlight beamed on Asian American onscreen talents? Is this the beginning of their golden opportunities in Hollywood?           Remarked top Asian American leader Karen Narasaki: “The progress being made in Hollywood is exciting. Talented Asian Americans are finally being given …

Read More »

2019 DC Metro Lunar New Year Celebrations

  Luther Jackson Middle School Sat, Feb. 2, 2019 (snow day alternative: Feb. 10), 10AM – 6PM There will be live performance, including dragon and lion dances and Han costume fashion show, delicious Asian food, the calligraphy and writing of Chinese names, riddles and raffles, craft and business booths, children activities, as well as a lunar New Year dragon parade. Time …

Read More »

‘S.W.A.T.’ Star David Lim – Call Him a Lucky Guy

By Jennie L. Ilustre   You can call David Lim “Victor Tan,” the character he plays on CBS TV series “S.W.A.T.” Better yet, you can call him lucky. The role of Victor Tan was especially created for him. He plays the rookie S.W.A.T officer who made his name in the Hollywood Division, then soars to the top of Los Angeles …

Read More »

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan conferred with inaugural Meryl Streep Award of Excellence

Zoya Akhtar, Janhvi Kapoor, Catherine Hand also honored at awards gala co-hosted by WIFT and DCSAFF   By Geeta Goindi Bethesda, Maryland, September 10, 2018 – Indian actress and global icon Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been conferred with the inaugural Meryl Street Award of Excellence at an exclusive event co-hosted by Women in Film & Television (WIFT) and the DC …

Read More »

Top 5 Reasons ‘Crazy Rich Asians’’ Huge Success is a Game-Changer

By Jennie L. Illustre   “Crazy Rich Asians” has struck pure gold at the box-office, locally and internationally. Critics also loved it, making it the rare movie that is both a commercial and a critical success. With the film’s huge success, can a sequel be far behind? “China Rich Girlfriend,” the second book in the best-selling trilogy, is already in …

Read More »

The Best Cuisine In Atlantic City

By Roka Kingsley (Roka is an open-minded individual that remains intrigued by the new. Roka considers himself to be a fast learner and a hard worker, which appears to be a good combination, as he feels he can be plunged into deep waters of any given situation and still come out triumphant. Roka is confident and fully capable of producing …

Read More »

What Casinos Can Teach You About Money Management

By Alexander Mar Alexander has an Economic Degree earned at Leicester University and Master of Science in Management from Boston University. He has always been an avid writer and has been doing this for the last 15 years. Apart from his interest in business and the economy, he loves to keep abreast of all new technology and more, importantly, how it …

Read More »