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Media Releases, Dec. 11, 2012

Media Releases, Dec. 11, 2012

It’s a big week for Media Releases, as Steve Aoki, Bruno Mars and the fourth Bourne film push the Asian-Americanness to the max.

By Justin McCraw
Friday Features, Dec. 7, 2012

Friday Features, Dec. 7, 2012

Friday Features returns in this packed … brimming … damp? update to the week’s new release films, graded for their Asian-American presence.

By Justin McCraw
Media Releases, Dec. 4, 2012

Media Releases, Dec. 4, 2012

It’s a Batman-packed edition of Media Releases, as this week sees the release of the final Christopher Nolan film, along with a trilogy collector’s pack.

By Justin McCraw

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Alexander Wang Named New Balenciaga Creative Director

Alexander Wang Named New Balenciaga Creative Director

Balenciaga names new creative director for its RTW and accessories lines.

By Justin McCraw
Jason Chu Releases Album to Much Love

Jason Chu Releases Album to Much Love

Jason Chu, who is perhaps the next-gen Mike Shinoda, is set to release his new album Friday, Nov. 30, with a free concert in L.A.

By Justin McCraw
5 Funny Holiday Gifts Your Brother Will Love

5 Funny Holiday Gifts Your Brother Will Love

Is your brother a jokester who loves to give everyone funny gifts? Then why not turn the tables and surprise him with a funny gift?

By Guest Post
Dumpling’s Getting an Upgrade

Dumpling’s Getting an Upgrade

Dumpling’s relocated to the Big Apple and needs your help in redesigning the website.

By Justin McCraw
Interview: Deb Oh and the Cavaliers

Interview: Deb Oh and the Cavaliers

Deb Oh packs a lyrical punch that competes along the lines of Regina Spektor and Sarah Jaffe admirably. It’s a shame, then, that you might never have heard of her.

By Justin McCraw
Friday Features, Oct. 12, 2012

Friday Features, Oct. 12, 2012

Remember Charice? That Filipino girl who tried to break out with a self-titled CD and appearances on Glee? Well, she’s in a movie in this week’s Friday Features. Huzzah!

By Justin McCraw

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Jan Yanehiro Offers Tips for Asian Women

Jan Yanehiro Offers Tips for Asian Women

Jan Yanehiro to speak at Cherry Blossom Alumnae event.

By Justin McCraw

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Audrey Magazine Sets to Expand

Audrey Magazine Sets to Expand

Asian women’s magazine celebrates 10th anniversary.

By Justin McCraw

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An Asian Woman Behind Every White Man

An Asian Woman Behind Every White Man

Post analyzes ads for Asian-American representation.

By Justin McCraw
Hayao Miyazaki Showcase Comes to Cleveland

Hayao Miyazaki Showcase Comes to Cleveland

Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved films grace Cleveland in a month-long series from the Cinematheque.

By Justin McCraw
Friday Features, Sept. 28, 2012

Friday Features, Sept. 28, 2012

Friday Features returns from hiatus, in an edition that sees more singing, foul-mouthed ladies and the resurrecting of a school in trouble.

By Justin McCraw
5 Awesome Seasonal Business Ideas to Help Raise Holiday Cash

5 Awesome Seasonal Business Ideas to Help Raise Holiday Cash

With the holidays quickly approaching, you may be worried about funding the expense. But why worry when you can get crafty instead?

By Guest Post
Asian-American Facts Figured

Asian-American Facts Figured

We visualize the poverty and education levels of the Asian-American community, demonstrating the sometimes large gaps between ethnic groups.

By Justin McCraw

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Michelle Kwan Engaged

Michelle Kwan Engaged

And they will make super babies.

By Justin McCraw

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Nintendo Announces WiiU Price, Date

Nintendo Announces WiiU Price, Date

Nintendo WiiU priced and dated for release.

By Justin McCraw
Friday Features, Sept. 14, 2012

Friday Features, Sept. 14, 2012

Alice and Ada Wong save the world from kidnapped girls and faith-based religious cults in this week’s Friday Features.

By Justin McCraw

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Intern Sues Hearst Corporation

Intern Sues Hearst Corporation

Diana Wang, a former unpaid intern at Hearst Corporation, the media empire behind such titles as Harper’s Bazaar and Esquire, is suing the company after performing sometimes menial tasks for long hours and little recognition, in a class-action lawsuit: http://nymag.com/thecut/2012/09/norma-rae-of-fashion-interns.html

By Justin McCraw
Media Recaps: Week of 9/9/12

Media Recaps: Week of 9/9/12

This week’s Media Recaps takes a look at violence perpetuated from within a family. Would you ever harm yours?

By David Ka Wai Pan
Friday Features, Sept. 7, 2012

Friday Features, Sept. 7, 2012

Sometimes we know everything there is to know about a film before it premieres. Other times, we don’t. These are those films.

By Justin McCraw
Cataloging the Gay Gamut

Cataloging the Gay Gamut

They’re black, white, yellow and come packaged in blue jeans, bow ties and pressed suits.

By Justin McCraw
Five Racist Brands That Got Asian Wrong

Five Racist Brands That Got Asian Wrong

We take a look at the five brands that blaringly berated Asian-Americans for profit and personal gain, and some that are still doing it.

By Justin McCraw
Friday Features, Aug. 31, 2012

Friday Features, Aug. 31, 2012

A possessed doctor runs a moonshine operation in this week’s Friday Features…or something.

By Justin McCraw

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Asian-American Men Prefer Other Asians

Asian-American Men Prefer Other Asians

Asian-American men, it’s suggested, are less likely to be engaged in an interracial marriage than their counterparts, according to a WBEZ radio news item: http://www.wbez.org/series/race-out-loud/asian-american-men-less-likely-date-interacially-102033

By Justin McCraw
Korean Actors and Their Asian Style

Korean Actors and Their Asian Style

Korean actors often wear clothes that people want to emulate, not only for their style, but also for the feeling those clothes endow.

By Guest Post
Friday Features, Aug. 24, 2012

Friday Features, Aug. 24, 2012

Tens of Asian-Americans invade this week’s Friday Features, even if Jamie Chung plays a submissive Engrish speaker…

By Justin McCraw

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Hwang Receives Mighty Accolade

Hwang Receives Mighty Accolade

David Henry Hwang wins mighty accolade for his cross-cultural playwrighting in the form of a Steinberg award.

By Justin McCraw
Media Recaps: Week of 8/19/12

Media Recaps: Week of 8/19/12

California congressional candidate Jay Chen opens a third office and raises excitement for Asian and minority voters, in this week’s Media Recaps.

By David Ka Wai Pan