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Entertainment
Sammo Hung reflects on working with Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Donnie Yen
Hong Kong action legend Sammo Hung reflected on his seven-decade career during a masterclass he delivered at the Tokyo International Film Fe...
Ryan General
Bruce Lee’s nunchucks, swords hit Hong Kong auction
Iconic items from martial arts legend Bruce Lee are set to be auctioned by Julien’s Auctions in Hong Kong on Sept. 28. Titled “L...
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Oakland to honor Bruce Lee with intersection renaming
Oakland to honor Bruce Lee with intersection renaming: Oakland, California, plans to rename the intersection of Garnet Street and Broadway a...
Editorial Staff
3 seasons of ‘Warrior’ picked up by Netflix after Max cancellation
Max has reportedly canceled “Warrior,” leaving the martial arts drama with three seasons that will soon head to Netflix. A new home: Based o...
Carl Samson
Joe Rogan, Dwayne Johnson reflect on Bruce Lee’s impact on martial arts
“People really don’t appreciate what he did because he introduced martial arts in an exciting way to the whole world” ...
Shannon Lee has a theory as to why Quentin Tarantino portrayed Bruce Lee as the ‘a-hole’ in 2019 movie
Shannon Lee recently shared that she is still clueless as to why Quentin Tarantino portrayed her father, Bruce Lee, as “the a**hole” in the ...
Bryan Ke
‘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 B...
Isa Peralta
Shannon Lee thanks father Bruce Lee in essay on his 50th death anniversary
Shannon Lee thanked her late father, Bruce Lee, and her late brother, Brandon Lee, for showing her “what it is to feel safe and loved&...
Pom Klementieff reveals Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan inspiration for ‘MI 7’ villain role
Pom Klementieff recently revealed that she took inspiration from several notable figures in preparation for her role as an assassin in “Miss...
Art
Chinese American Museum exhibit unveils life-size Bruce Lee statue
The Chinese American Museum has unveiled a life-size statue of Bruce Lee to commemorate the late legendary martial artist’s 50th death...
Max announces official ‘Warrior’ podcast with Lisa Ling, Hoon Lee
Max recently announced the official “Warrior” podcast, led by Lisa Ling and Hoon Lee, which will debut on Thursday. About the announcement: ...
Asian American History
10 AAPI athletes who have inspired and influenced new generations of athletes
As the month of May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, there is no better way to celebrate it than to highlight s...
History
Here’s what Bruce Lee’s training routine looked like
A copy of Bruce Lee’s early training routine in Hong Kong has been circulating online for quite some time now, and it shows that the late le...
Events
ONE Championship teams up with Bruce Lee Foundation to honor his legacy during AAPI Month
ONE Championship and the Bruce Lee Foundation (BLF) have joined forces to honor Bruce Lee’s legacy while promoting Asian American and ...
‘Warrior’ Season 3 to feature surprise guest tribute to Bruce Lee 50 years after his death
After over two years of waiting, HBO Max — soon to be rebranded as “Max” — has finally released the first teaser trailer for the much-awaite...
Donnie Yen slams Quentin Tarantino’s ‘cartoonish’ Bruce Lee in ‘Once Upon a Time’
In a recent interview, Donnie Yen criticized Quentin Tarantino for his depiction of the legendary martial artist Bruce Lee in his 2019 movie...
Lifetime achievement honoree Sammo Hung says he’s open to acting in anything — even sex scenes
Sammo Hung was honored with a lifetime achievement award at the 16th Asian Film Awards in Hong Kong this past Sunday. During Hung’s nearly 6...
Ana Yoo
‘Afghanistan’s Bruce Lee’ recalls hardship after Taliban retook power
Before you read: Meet the ‘Bruce Lee’ of Afghanistan Abbas Alizada, known online as “Afghanistan’s Bruce Lee” for his uncanny resembla...
Bruce Lee’s wife Linda Lee Cadwell said her mother disapproved of her dating Asian men in biography
Not only was Bruce Lee a fierce fighter, but he also had a charming presence, according to Linda Lee Cadwell, his wife of nine years. In the...
Bruce Lee joins ‘PUBG Mobile’ for a limited-time ‘Martial Showdown’
“PUBG Mobile” has announced that its Version 2.4 update, which includes a collaboration with The Bruce Lee Family Company, will be available...
Ang Lee’s son to star as Bruce Lee in upcoming Ang Lee-directed biopic
A Bruce Lee biopic is in the works, with Oscar-winning director Ang Lee helming the project and his son, Mason Lee, playing the late martia...
Health
Bruce Lee may have died from drinking too much water, new study says
Bruce Lee was known for saying, “Be water, my friend,” but the martial arts legend may have died from drinking a copious amount of it, acco...
Khier Casino
Film & TV
Donnie Yen’s vow to Bruce Lee over 25 years ago: ‘I won’t let him down’
Hong Kong martial artist Donnie Yen Ji-dan, 58, said in a 1995 interview that he “will not let Bruce Lee down.” “I think he was a great ku...
Players can now fight as Bruce Lee in popular Chinese video game ‘Naraka: Bladepoint’
A popular Chinese video game has recently released a collaboration based on martial arts legend Bruce Lee. Enter the dragon: Fans can choos...
Culture
Shannon Lee, Simu Liu, JLin and Bao Nguyen share how Bruce Lee transcended cinema to become a global cultural icon
There may never be a day where Bruce Lee is forgotten for his major contributions to martial arts and film, which have solidified his status...
Maina Chen
‘Ip Man’ star vs Ip Man student: Donnie Yen faces off against Bruce Lee in resurfaced animated short
Action movie star Donnie Yen battles against iconic martial artist and actor Bruce Lee in a three-minute animated video going viral over eig...
Michelle De Pacina
News
Jackie Chan says Bruce Lee once helped him get paid more on set in unearthed 1997 interview
A previously unpublished interview with action star Jackie Chan from 1997 revealed just how much he looked up to martial arts icon Bruce Lee...
‘Warrior’ Will Return for Season 3 on HBO Max, Fans Rejoice
The martial arts crime drama series “Warrior” is now moving to HBO Max and a third season is on the way. First announced in 2018 and premier...
Steph Curry Wears Shoes Made With Bruce Lee Foundation in Solidarity with Asian Community
Steph Curry recently wore shoes created with the Bruce Lee Foundation to stand in solidarity with the Asian community in Atlanta. On Sunday...
Grace Kim
Bruce Lee’s Close Friend and Top Student Taky Kimura Passes Away at 96
Takauki Kimura, one of Bruce Lee’s top students and closest friends, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday at the age of 96. K...
She Played Bruce Lee’s Sister in ‘Enter the Dragon’, Then Beat Him at the Box Office
In the 1970s, a Taiwanese martial artist made waves in the U.S. to become known as the “female Bruce Lee.” Angela Mao, who now r...
Bruce Lee’s Daughter Sues Famous Chinese Food Chain for $30 Million After Using Her Dad in Logo
Shannon Lee, CEO of the Bruce Lee Foundation, has filed a lawsuit against a Chinese fast-food chain for allegedly using an image of her fath...
‘Ip Man 4′ Trailer Drops for Donnie Yen’s Last Kung Fu Film
Master Ip arrives in 1964 San Francisco in the latest trailer for the final film “Ip Man 4: The Finale.” The film will be the last installme...
Bruce Lee Once Called Fake Martial Artists ‘Cowards’ in Rare Phone Recording
An old phone call unearthed from 1972 has perfectly captured the timeless passion Bruce Lee had for martial arts. Uploaded to YouTube back i...
Jackie Chan Once Pretended to Be Hurt on Set So Bruce Lee Would Hold Him
Bruce Lee is a legendary action hero and a beloved icon to many people, however, there are some who may disagree. This discussion was create...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Slams Quentin Tarantino for Portrayal of Friend Bruce Lee
NBA star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has aired his thoughts on the controversial portrayal of martial arts legend Bruce Lee in Quentin TarantinoR...
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