The South Asia Institute held Chicago’s inaugural South Asian American Literary Festival on August 22, bringing together writers, poets, academics and community members to celebrate South Asian American literature and culture. Award-winning writer and poet Fatimah Asghar served as keynote speaker alongside live readings, panels and industry discussions. Organizers said the festival’s debut helped create a stronger platform for South […]

The Asian American Ballet Project is celebrating its fifth anniversary by launching a new residency program for Asian American choreographers. Founder and Artistic Director said the program aims to address the limited opportunities Asian American choreographers. Selected choreographers will receive a stipend, rehearsal time, access to an Asian American musical collaborator and professional feedback, helping […]

Netflix’s new animated comedy Dang! follows three siblings navigating messy relationships, careers and young adulthood in New York City. Created by Hacks veteran Andrew Law, the series features Stephanie Hsu and Poppy Liu among its voice cast and blends offbeat humor with sibling dynamics. The Hollywood Reporter found the eight-episode season occasionally clever and charming, but ultimately inconsistent in […]

Tennis star Naomi Osaka has built an expanding business portfolio that includes media company Hana Kuma, skincare brand Kinló and an ownership stake in professional women’s soccer team NC Courage. She has also invested in companies such as BodyArmour and partnered with major brands including Nike and Louis Vuitton. Through these ventures, Osaka is building a legacy that extends beyond tennis, […]

The documentary DALE profiles violist Dale Hikawa Silverman, the first Asian American woman appointed to the Los Angeles Philharmonic, tracing her rise to Acting Principal Viola and more than four decades devoted to classical music. Directed by Justin Streichman, the film also explores Silverman’s experiences with racism and sexism in the orchestra and has screened […]

The inaugural Dallas Asian American Film Festival debuted Aug. 29 at the Dallas Museum of Art with a sold-out program highlighting Asian American filmmakers and stories rooted in Texas. Organized by the Dallas Asian American Art Collective, the festival featured 10 short films and one feature, with about 70% of the lineup created by Texas […]

Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Festival brought thousands of fans to Irvine, California, for a women-led music lineup featuring Rodrigo, Stevie Nicks and other prominent female artists. The festival initially raised $10 million, which Melinda French Gates and Pivotal matched, bringing the total to $20 million for organizations supporting women and girls. Rodrigo said the festival was […]

American players Jessica Pegula and Frances Tiafoe said tennis is becoming increasingly diverse, pointing to stronger representation among Black and Asian players. Pegula highlighted the rise of Alexandra Eala of the Philippines and China’s Zheng Qinwen as examples of tennis’ growing reach in Asia, while Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong also advanced through US Open qualifying. […]

UCLA students Samantha Leong and Corina Penaia received the 2025–26 Don T. Nakanishi Award for Outstanding Engaged Scholarship in Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies. Penaia was recognized for research advancing health and data equity in Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities, while Leong was honored for civic engagement and advocacy aimed at increasing Asian American representation […]

Atlanta Chinese Dance Company’s new production, Chinese American Journeys, explores the history and experiences of Chinese Americans in the U.S., particularly in the South. Choreographed by co-artistic director Kerry Lee, the company’s first fully original show blends traditional Chinese dance and martial arts with Western forms such as ballet. The production addresses women’s suffrage, Chinese […]

The Head in the Clouds festival returned to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, celebrating Asian music, culture and community with performances from artists including Katseye, XG, Rich Brian, Dabin.kr and Japanese group Be:First. The festival also partnered with Music Will and Toyota to give Los Angeles high school students a chance to perform, expanding access to music education. Be:First made its U.S. […]

Michelle Yeoh will receive the Asian Filmmaker of the Year Award at the Busan International Film Festival on October 6. The festival is honoring the Oscar-winning actress for her contributions to Asian cinema throughout her four-decade career. Yeoh will also present a curated selection of her work, including Sandiwara, a recent short film directed by Sean Baker.