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There's a ton of Hollywood stars on and off Broadway these days. Here's a game you can play
Read full article: There's a ton of Hollywood stars on and off Broadway these days. Here's a game you can playThere are so many Hollywood stars either on New York theater stages or on the way that you might want to level up your stargazing game.
Championing famous and forgotten Asian Americans, this artist uses cookies as her canvas
Read full article: Championing famous and forgotten Asian Americans, this artist uses cookies as her canvasMay is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, but artist and baker Jasmine Cho brings attention to AAPIs every month.
Sibling unease dogs Prince William's 'Earthshot' US trip
Read full article: Sibling unease dogs Prince William's 'Earthshot' US tripPrince William and the Princess of Wales will make their first trip to the U.S. in eight years this week, hoping to focus attention on their Earthshot Prize for environmental innovators.
Kamala Harris art, 'Daily Show' lead Anthem Awards finalists
Read full article: Kamala Harris art, 'Daily Show' lead Anthem Awards finalistsAn art installation inspired by Vice President Kamala Harris, The New York Timesā āThe 1619 Projectā and āThe Daily Show with Trevor Noah,ā as well as charitable programs from Airbnb, Google, PayPal and the National Football League, are among the finalists for the inaugural Anthem Awards announced Tuesday.
New this week: 'Becoming Cousteau,' Gaga and Tony Bennett
Read full article: New this week: 'Becoming Cousteau,' Gaga and Tony BennettThis weekās new entertainment releases include the first ever album of covers by Deep Purple, an acclaimed documentary about undersea explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau on Disney+ and a concert video of Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga.
Foundation raises $1 billion to fight anti-Asian hate
Read full article: Foundation raises $1 billion to fight anti-Asian hateA foundation that was launched by prominent Asian American business leaders says it has raised more than $1 billion to support Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
JhenƩ Aiko, Saweetie to perform on AAPI advocacy TV special
Read full article: JhenƩ Aiko, Saweetie to perform on AAPI advocacy TV specialPlatinum-selling performers of part-Asian descent, including R&B singer JhenƩ Aiko and rapper Saweetie, will perform on a TV special produced by The Asian American Foundation, the newly formed organization launched to improve AAPI advocacy.
Public reaction to killings at Atlanta-area massage parlors
Read full article: Public reaction to killings at Atlanta-area massage parlorsShootings at two massage parlors in Atlanta and one in the suburbs have left multiple people dead, many of them women of Asian descent, authorities said Tuesday. The shootings happened under the trauma of increasing violence against Asian Americans nationwide, fueled by white supremacy and systemic racism.ā ā Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta. Ad___āThe surge in violence against Asian Americans over the last year is a growing crisis. We need action from our leaders and within our communities to stop the hate.ā ā Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. ... Our entire nation must come together to speak out to Stop Asian Hate."
New this week: 'Coming 2 America,' Camilo and a dragon movie
Read full article: New this week: 'Coming 2 America,' Camilo and a dragon movie(ABC/Paramount+/Amazon via AP)Hereās a collection curated by The Associated Pressā entertainment journalists of whatās arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIESā Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall are back in Queens as Prince Akeem and Semmi in āComing 2 America,ā the sequel to the 1988 film, which is now coming straight to your living room Friday on Amazon Prime Video. Set to becoming the King of Zamunda, Murphyās character returns to the U.S. to find a son heās never met. Adā A more family friendly streaming option this week is the Walt Disney Co.ās computer animated āRaya and the Last Dragon,ā featuring the voices of āStar Warsāā Kelly Marie Tran as Raya and Awkwafina as a dragon. The big-voiced Grammy-winning singer self-produced āBaby, Iām Hollywood!ā ā which is a mix of soul music, piano ballads and funk sounds.
Winfrey, Roberts appear in global virus relief livestream
Read full article: Winfrey, Roberts appear in global virus relief livestreamIn a photo provided by The Call to Unite, Oprah Winfrey speaks during the 24-hour live event, which was transmitted Friday, May 1, 2020. The media mogul said Friday evening that she wants people to digest daily information wisely during the Call to Unite 24-hour livestream global relief event. She was among 200 star-studded participants including President Bill Clinton and Julia Roberts to take part in the event. The event was initiated to help inspire people to endure and overcome the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. Winfrey spoke with event organizer Tim Shriver and then Bishop T.D.