Sitcom casts to do virtual reading for Asian Heritage Month

Young Rock has been confirmed to air in the US this autumn via NBC.The project was announced earlier this year, retelling the actor and former WWE wrestler’s formative years.Johnson will serve as an executive producer on the 11-episode series, and will star in the show.Earlier this year, the actor announced the show on his Instagram account, saying: “The story of my wildly unpredictable life comes to @NBC “YOUNG ROCK”

Akon confirmed the news about the 'Akon City' on Twitter earlier in the month of January. The Senegalese-American singer who is known for giving us a number of foot-tapping tracks, made an agreement to build a 2,000-acre city named after him in the West African country, Senegal, and recently, he has finalised a USD 6 billion construction contract at the Akon City.

Upon its premiere last spring, Ramy Youssef’s Hulu dramedy was showered with praise for bringing Islam and Arab culture—rarely seen with any nuance on American TV—to the masses in a heartfelt way. It brought Youssef an HBO standup special and a Golden Globe at 28. Two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali was such a big Ramy fan that he asked to be written into the new season—which he was, as a sheikh.

By Klaritza Rico

With large gatherings still prohibited due to the novel coronavirus, Pride celebrations this year will be looking different: Weekend-long festivals, parades and parties have been replaced by TV specials, virtual gatherings and rainbow sweats while sheltering at home. Billy Porter tells THR that he'll mark Pride "cozied up with my hubby," while American Horror Story regular Leslie Jordan vows: "I have decided to celebrate this year in my apartment, hunkered down, all alone.

Fans will have to wait a little longer for the upcoming virtual Tony Awards.

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in the United States, so we're celebrating 10 DJs and producers who represent for their roots in their music, art and everyday lives.The DJs and producers on our list have drawn from their cultural heritage to fuel a blossoming and inspiring international music career.

is in a reflective mood. The actress, whom many will know as Rory Gilmore's best friend, Lane Kim, on, confessed that it's a surreal time celebrating the accomplishments of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders this month against a backdrop of uncertainty, tragedy and shifting perceptions of the Asian community due to the coronavirus pandemic.

NEW YORK -- The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers is going virtual with its annual awards shows this summer because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The American Pops Orchestra: APO Jukebox

From to  to , there have been a slew of iconic works over the years that have highlighted or redefined the Asian American experience in impactful ways and have remained a large part of the pop culture lexicon.  

Selena Gomez participated in Define American's virtual graduation celebration over the weekend, honoring immigrant students who completed college this academic year. In the hopeful message, Gomez recounted her own family's immigrant experience and how their sacrifices paved the way for her life and career.

Two of television’s biggest comedies are coming together for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

By Dino-Ray Ramos

It often only takes one formative, life-changing performance on a TV show or a movie where everything clicks, especially when it comes to representation onscreen: «That's me.» «That's my story.» «They look like my family!»