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Season two of @squidgame is finally here, and it's just as thrilling as the first season!. Critic @SiddhantAdlakha praises the seven new episodes for keeping us on our toes and building upon the first season's themes. Read his full review:.

Y'all are already familiar with @alisaxayalith. She's the frontwoman of @TNAF, but she's going solo now that the band is on hiatus. Writer Sanaphay Rattanavong talked to the artist about her Laotian heritage and how her family feels about her music:.

Donald Trump nominated Kashyap “Kash” Patel to be the FBI director. The attorney has been a staunch critic of the org for quite some time. What could his appointment mean for our future? Writer @michdepacina gave us a quick look at what we can expect:.

Half-Vietnamese TikToker Bach Buquen first went viral for trying to normalize makeup for men. He isn't the first to do this, but his popularity is a good sign for men's beauty. Writer @rayliur looked at how Buquen's fame is more important than you think:.

Have y'all watched #Wicked yet? We were able to catch director @jonmchu to chat about making this magical film. He spoke with writer @zacharoni22 about expanding on the iconic "Defying Gravity" and what impacts his approach to moviemaking.

Nite Yun wants you to try Cambodian food. The chef (who you might recognize from @netflix's "Chef’s Table: Noodles") runs the only Cambodian restaurant in San Francisco. Yun talked with writer @iam_sammi about her hopes for the future of Cambodian food:.

"Moana 2" comes out tomorrow, bringing some Pacific Islander representation to the big screen. But will it hold up to the first film?. Critic @SiddhantAdlakha describes the sequel as "a movie chock-full of great ideas, hampered by its messy production":.

Critic @SiddhantAdlakha is here with his honest review of "Wicked." . To him, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande gave dazzling lead performances, but the film is depressing to look at, lacking vibrance, sensuality, and inspiration. Find his full review here:.

"APT." by Rosé and @BrunoMars has been on repeat for us since it came out. But even though the song is a certified bop, what does "apateu" mean?. Writer Daniel Anderson explained the meaning behind the song, which is based off Rosé's fave drinking game:.

People are debating whether there's a detectable Asian American accent. What do you think?.⁠.Writer @teresatran__ did the research and talked to linguists to get their insight:.

You may have seen Abi Marquez's lumpia recipes on TikTok over the years, but she's more than that. She has since turned her viral fame into a full-time career. Writer @ teresatran__ talked to Marquez about how she's bringing Filipino food to the masses:.

RT @SiddhantAdlakha: Really thrilled to be nominated in 2 categories at the 17th National Arts/Entertainment Journalism Awards for my work….

Asian Americans helped build the Disney empire in its early days, but many were only recognized for their contributions posthumously. In honor of Disney Animation Studios turning 101, writer @Maximinalist gave us the rundown on some of these artists:.

We all know that @bts_bighit's j-hope is an incredible dancer. But where did his passion come from? We can thank the dance crew NEURON. ⁠.Writer @samanthalui_ chatted with them about how they helped shape j-hope into one of K-pop's best dancers:.

Season 3 of #DragRacePhilippines wrapped up yesterday, and we can't get over how phenomenal it was. The season was reminiscent of the early days of Drag Race. Writer @itsjustdrey makes the case for why @dragraceph is the best iteration of the franchise:.

The Silk Road connected the Far East, China, and Europe, impacting the cuisines of these regions. Writer Clara Wang mapped out the routes of easy-to-transport foods, like noodles and dumplings, to see how they adapted to each country's taste buds.

Comedian @abbygov proves that you don't have to sacrifice what you stand for to pursue a career. She chatted with writer @aleenah_ansari about how she fosters community and shows her support for Palestine while making a name for herself as a comedian:.

This Fashion Week season, indie designers took the spotlight debuting their spring/summer 2025 collections. Writer Vandana Pawa shared her favorites: Shuting Qiu, Keisukeyoshida, and Ahluwalia, all smaller brands by designers of the Asian diaspora.

You should already be familiar with THE #ConnieChung. She was the first Asian American broadcast journalist in the country. ⁠.Writer @iam_sammi recently saw Chung at in Seattle, which inspired her to reflect on her impact on the Asian American community:.

Junji Ito fans: don't miss the upcoming "Uzumaki" adaptation! Premiering this Friday on @adultswim, the series honors the original manga through its detailed animation. Writer @FateSailor gave us a peek at the series to get y'all excited to watch it!.