Isa Peralta
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Video: BTS’ V performs in first installment of NPR’s new ‘Tiny Desk Korea’
NPR recently posted a “Tiny Desk Korea” live concert featuring BTS’ V. Key details: Tiny Desk Korea is the first international iteration of NPR’s “Tiny Desk,” a popular video series of live concerts…
‘Once Upon a Star’ trailer: Upcoming Netflix movie is an homage to 1960s Thai cinema
Netflix recently released the official trailer for “Once Upon a Star,” a film that pays homage to Thai cinema in the 1960s. About the trailer: The trailer was shared on social media platforms such as…
Yoshiki to be 1st Japanese musician to receive ‘Hollywood’s rarest honor’ at TCL Chinese Theatre
Legendary Japanese musician YOSHIKI will be “immortalized in cement” at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. Making history: YOSHIKI, whose full name is Yoshiki Hayashi, will be the first Japanese…
This premium $170 bowl of pho has wagyu beef, foie gras and more
A restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is selling a premium bowl of pho with wagyu beef, foie gras and more for 4 million Vietnamese dong (approximately $170). Where to find it: The dish, which…
‘House of Lee’: New trailer released for Bruce Lee’s 1st official anime series
A teaser trailer for the first official anime series dedicated to Bruce Lee has been released. About the trailer: On Aug. 10, the official Bruce Lee YouTube channel, which was created by the martial…
‘The Boy and the Heron’: Studio Ghibli releases 14 new photos of Hayao Miyazaki’s final film
Studio Ghibli has released 14 photos of its new film “The Boy and the Heron.” Key details: Last week, the beloved Japanese animation studio shared the photos on its website. The 14 film stills…
Japan Airlines named the world’s best airline, pushing Singapore Airlines to 2nd place
Japan Airlines has been named the best airline in the world. About the index: Earlier this month, luggage storage company Bounce published its 2023 Airline Index.
Uniqlo drops first-ever collaboration with Studio Ghibli
Uniqlo and Studio Ghibli recently dropped a special collection featuring several fan favorites. About the collaboration: The new collection, which is not available in the US, is reportedly the…
Rapper Lee Young-ji becomes first Korean star to be named Coach ambassador
South Korean rapper Lee Young-ji is Coach’s newest brand ambassador. About the partnership: Lee, 20, is reportedly the first-ever Korean to be named an ambassador for the luxury fashion house.
Filipino makeup brand goes viral with Jollibee-inspired eyeshadow palette
A makeup brand is quickly gaining popularity online for its unique Filipino food-inspired cosmetics. About the brand: Filipinta Beauty, a “conceptual, maximalist brand that celebrates the…
First look: Prime Video, Blumhouse’s ‘Totally Killer,’ directed by ‘Fresh Off the Boat’ creator Nahnatchka Khan
Prime Video and Blumhouse Television have released a first look at “Totally Killer,” their upcoming R-rated comedy horror film. About “Totally Killer”: The movie takes place 35 years after an…
Thai father warms netizens’ hearts by dressing as woman for child’s Mother’s Day school event
A single father in Thailand has tugged on several netizens’ heartstrings after dressing up as a woman for a Mother’s Day event at his daughter’s school. What happened: On Aug. 12, which is when…
Break up with your partner using this NewJeans x ‘The Powerful Girls’-themed PowerPoint
A unique PowerPoint presentation featuring NewJeans and “The Powerpuff Girls” has gone viral on social media. About the presentation: On August 4, D Story, a “team of designers and storytellers based…
BTS’ V releases first single from upcoming solo album
BTS’ V recently dropped the first single from his upcoming solo album, “Layover.” About the single: “Love Me Again,” which was released on Wednesday, is a “captivating R&B track that highlights V’s…
Prime Video confirms ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Season 3
Prime Video recently announced that Season 3 of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” has been greenlit. Key details: On Thursday, Prime Video uploaded its announcement video of the new season on social media…
The world’s most expensive sushi is now over $2K, according to Guinness World Records
The world’s most expensive sushi, which costs over $2,000, can now be found in Japan, according to Guinness World Records (GWR). Key details: On Tuesday, GWR posted on its website about the expensive…
Almost half a billion children in South Asia face extremely high temperatures, UNICEF warns
Around 76% of children aged 17 and under in South Asia are exposed to severely high temperatures for several months per year, according to UNICEF. About the data: On Monday, UNICEF issued a news…
‘Loki’ Season 2 trailer gives 1st look at Ke Huy Quan’s MCU debut
Marvel recently released the official trailer for “Loki” Season 2, providing a first look at Ke Huy Quan’s Marvel Cinematic Universe debut. About the series: “Loki,” which was created by Michael…
Humanity fights back against aliens in Apple TV+’s ‘Invasion’ Season 2 trailer
Apple TV recently shared the official trailer for the upcoming season of its hit sci-fi drama series, “Invasion.” About the series: “Invasion” shows an alien invasion through the various perspectives…
Levi’s and Studio Ghibli unveil ‘Princess Mononoke’ denim collab
Levi’s and Studio Ghibli will soon be dropping a limited-edition “Princess Mononoke” apparel collection. About the collection: The new collection “pays tribute to the enchanting world created by its…
Watch: Michelle Yeoh in trailer for upcoming murder mystery thriller ‘A Haunting in Venice’
The trailer for the Kenneth Branagh-led film “A Haunting in Venice,” which features Michelle Yeoh as a psychic, has arrived. About the film: “A Haunting in Venice” is based on the 1969 novel…
Michelle Yeoh marries former Ferrari CEO after 19-year engagement
Actor Michelle Yeoh recently married her longtime partner, Jean Todt, after 19 years of being engaged. Key details: Yeoh, 60, and Todt, 77, reportedly got married on Thursday in Geneva, Switzerland,…
Watch: 5-year-old girl ‘lives her dream’ by wearing sarong kebaya on Singapore Airlines flight
A 5-year-old girl recently delighted flight attendants and netizens for wearing a child-sized Singapore Airlines cabin crew uniform. What happened: On Saturday, Mohamad Yazid Bin Johari, 34, posted…
Chinese man solves 3 Rubik’s Cubes while juggling them, breaks world record
A Chinese man recently broke a world record by solving three Rubik’s Cubes while juggling them in just three minutes and 16 seconds. What happened: On Wednesday, Guinness World Records (GWR) posted…
BTS’ Jimin reacts to Ryan Gosling’s special gift from ‘Barbie’ film
BTS’ Jimin has posted a video about the one-of-a-kind “Barbie” gift he received from Ryan Gosling. Background info: Gosling, who plays Ken in Greta Gerwig’s recently released “Barbie,” gave Ken’s…
Contestants try to survive the undead in full trailer for Netflix K-reality show ‘Zombieverse’
Netflix dropped the official trailer for its upcoming Korean survival reality show “Zombieverse” on Tuesday. About the series: “Zombieverse” follows 10 contestants who compete against each other in…
Sanrio and Converse team up to release 4 All Star character colorways
Sanrio and Converse are teaming up once more on a special collaboration. What to expect: The new collaboration features Converse‘s iconic All Star sneaker in four colorways with different Sanrio…
‘Your Name’ studio produces anime to commemorate 1st Pokémon World Championships in Japan
The Japanese film studio behind several Makoto Shinkai films has recently produced a short anime to commemorate this year’s Pokémon World Championships. About the anime: The one-minute video, which…
Netflix drops official trailer for ‘One Piece’ live-action adaptation
Netflix released the highly anticipated official trailer for its upcoming live-action adaptation of “One Piece” on Saturday. About the trailer: The three-minute video features several fight scenes,…
Japanese pizza restaurant chain unveils ‘Ice Cream Fondue Pizza’
A Japanese pizza restaurant chain is making headlines for its new menu item: “Ice Cream Fondue Pizza.” About the pizza: On Friday, Aoki’s Pizza announced that its new “summer adventure pizza” will be…
Singapore passport overtakes Japan’s as world’s most powerful
Singapore has recently dethroned Japan to claim the title of having the world’s most powerful passport, according to a new ranking. About the ranking: This year’s most recent Henley Passport Index,…
Watch: Chinese Malay groom delivers sweet message in Tamil during his wedding
A Chinese Malay man is making headlines for speaking Tamil during his wedding. Heartwarming gesture: TikTok user Danial Leong posted a short clip of the then-groom attempting to say a sweet message…
Netflix drops teaser trailer for upcoming Korean survival reality series ‘Zombieverse’
Netflix has released a teaser trailer for its upcoming survival reality show “Zombieverse.” About the show: The upcoming “never-before-seen zombie variety series” follows a group of contestants who…
This Malaysian restaurant is serving pizza in a bowl of ramen
A Malaysian restaurant is making waves online for its head-scratching new offering: “pizza ramen.” About the dish: On Wednesday, Menya Shi Shi Do took to social media platforms such as Facebook and…
First look: Donald Glover, Maya Erskine are ‘Mr and Mrs Smith’ in upcoming Prime series
Prime Video recently released a first look at its upcoming series “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” starring Donald Glover and Maya Erskine. About the show: The upcoming spy comedy TV series was created by Glover…
Netflix sports comedy ‘Dream’ starring IU, Park Seo-joon gets official trailer
Netflix released the official trailer for the sports comedy “Dream,” which stars IU and Park Seo-joon, on Wednesday. About “Dream”: The Lee Byeong-heon-directed film follows Yoon Hong-dae (played by…
