Rania Adds Britney Spears' Manager to US Debut Team

Korean girl group Rania adds promotional firepower for their long-anticipated US debut planned for this summer.

Psy Changes Song “Assaravia” to Avoid Offending Arabs

Psy won't be calling his upcoming song “Assaravia” to avoid creating the wrong impression with Arabs.

Ang Lee Won't Direct Crouching Tiger Sequel

Double-Oscar-winning director Ang Lee won't be helming a planned sequel to his blockbuster kung-fu romance Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, according to Hong Kong's Oriental Daily ...

Psy Says New Single to Be Unveiled at Seoul Concert

Psy's new single will debut in April in a YouTube broadcast and in a concert to be held in Seoul's massive World Cup Stadium.

Pitcher Ryu Hyun-Jin Tops Preseason Rookie Roster

Korean lefty Ryu Hyun-jin looks to earn his $62-mil. contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Psy Strings Along Restive Fans with Four Gangnam Remixes

Running months late on his follow-up to “Gangnam Style”, Psy is hoping four remixes will tide fans over.

Dennis Rodman in N. Korea to Run Basketball Clinic for Kids

At a time when nuclear tensions are running high, Dennis Rodman has become America's newest ambassador to Pyongyang.

Psy's New Single Held Up for Killer Dance Move

Psy struggles to work up a dance move to help his new single follow Gangnam Style's hyperbolic trajectory.

Daniel Henney Stars in Chinese American Identity Comedy

Korean American Daniel Henney stars in the Chinese American expat-identity comedy Shanghai Calling.

Low-Budget Slapstick Tops Hollywood Hits in China

A low-budget Chinese slapstick comedy topped Hollywood's biggest blockbusters to capture the top spot in China's box office in 2012.

Korean Contingent Prominent at New York Fashion Week

Three Korean fashion models and five designers add a Korean flavor to this year's New York Fashion Week.

Choo Shin-Soo Leads Majors in OBP by Hitting, Getting Hit

Shin-soo Choo is on a bruising pace toward a new major-league record for being plunked.

Psy Earns Gangnam-Style Appearance Fees in China

Psy continues making big bucks performing his viral hit in a nation that has as many people as his YouTube views.

Koreans Prominent in Super Bowl Battle of Brands

Korean brands loomed large among advertisers that shelled out $300 million on Super Bowl Sunday.

Chongqing Sex-Tapes Temptress Claims Brainwashing

The beauty whose sexual services were used to bribe Chongqing officials claims she was brainwashed by her boss and lover.

China Palace Drama Series to Air on US Network

A Chinese TV series about court intrigue in the Forbidden City is being reworked into a miniseries by a major US network.

Psy Buys Westwood Luxury Condo Ahead of New Release

Psy is settling into life as a trans-Pacific pop star by buying a condo located about halfway between the eastern edge of UCLA and the ...

Li Na Beats Sharapova to Reach Australian Open Finals

China's Li Na handles Maria Sharapova in straight sets for a second Australian Open final berth.

Li Na to Play Maria Sharapova in Aussie Semifinal

Li Na will face a surging Maria Sharapova who set an Australian Open record by dropping only 9 games in the first 5 rounds.

Li Na to Face Radwanska in Quarters, Nishikori Out

The world's top Asian female singles players is on track to match her success in last year's Australian Open.

Korean Directors Helm Three New Hollywood Releases

Korean directors are set to raise their global profiles with the imminent releases of three Hollywood projects.

Violinist Vanessa Mae Wants to Ski in 2014 Olympics

Vanessa Mae may become the first recording star to compete in the Olympics if she realizes her decade-long dream.

Kimiko Date-Krumm Oldest Woman to Win at Aussie Open

Kimiko Date-Krumm, 42, is going strong nearly 20 years after her first big success in the WTA.

Girls' Generation on Track to Match Psy's YouTube Success

K-pop girl group Girls' Generation is outpacing Psy's “Gangnam Style” on YouTube with their “I Got a Boy” music video.

Psy Gets Top Nut Job with 30-Second Super Bowl Spot

A Super Bowl spot for Wonderful Pistachios is the first major US commercial deal for Korean rapper Psy.

Leehom Wang Quashes Persistent Gay Rumors

Pop star Leehom Wang moves to quash rumors of a romantic relationship with classical pianist Li Yundi.

Jennifer Lopez Distances Self from Turkmen Gig for China Oil Giant

The singer says she didn't know about Turkmenistan's human rights record before giving a show for its strongman ruler.

Jackie Chan Claims Freedom Comment Taken Out of Context

LAPD appoints first Asian American chief on interim basis

LAPD appoints first Asian American chief on interim basis

Zhang Yimou in Hiding Admits Violating One-Child-Policy

China's most famous film director becomes the tragic hero in a national morality play about the one-child policy.

Kim Jong-Un Inspires First Full-Time Professional Impersonator

A Chinese Australian is the first person to make a living impersonating the young N. Korean leader.

Psy Expects Next Album to Release in November

Psy's next album will be powered by a burst of creativity owing to relief from pressure after Gentleman's success and his move to Westwood.

Red Sox Closer Koji Uehara Wins ALCS MVP Award

Few pitchers have known the highs and lows of the playoff season as well as Koji Uehara.

Hyun-Jin Ryu Outduels Cards Ace to Give Dodgers Crucial Win

The Korean lefty kept the Cardinals from getting past second base in Game 3.

Shin-Soo Choo Joins Elite Ranks After Saturday's Loss

The Reds leadoff batter is one of only seven players in history to notch 100 runs, 20 homers, 20 steals, 100 walks and 300 on-bases ...

Dodgers Pitcher Ryu Hyun-Jin Tied for Most NL Rookie Wins

The Dodgers's Korean rookie pitcher is now in contention for Rookie of the Year honors.

Kenichi Ebina Wins America's Got Talent

A self-taught Japanese dancer won America's Got Talent with anatomically improbable moves.

Korean Near-Billionaire to Pitch for US Pro Baseball Team

A Korean knuckleballer worth nearly a billion dollars has earned a start with the Rockland Boulders.

Kevin Lin Crosses Gobi to Set New Desert-Run Record

A Taiwanese man became the first human to run across the world's three biggest deserts.

Psy's Next Album Fueled by Soju

When Psy's next album is released, possibly in September, it will have been fueled largely by Korean potato liquor.

Cross-Strait Duo Hsieh, Peng Win Wimbledon Doubles Title

A Chinese duo who revived the cross-strait pairing of their juniors careers won the Wimbledon Women's Doubles title Saturday.

Psy's Success Not Totally Unexpected Says YG Boss

Psy's rise has been supported in part by a top Korean entertainment boss Yang Hyeon-seok.

Psy Promises to Release New Album by September

Psy's next album will feature a song on which he will collaborate with Brian May of Queen, the group that inspired his career in pop.

Wendi Deng Divorce from Murdoch Triggers Talk of Putin, Blair

Wendi Deng's reputation is inspiring speculation about her next target in the wake of the divorce filing by Rupert Murdoch.

Korean Slugger's Take on African American Pitcher Shows Racial Insensitivity

A Korean slugger's comments about an African American pitcher ignites online calls for more racial sensitivity.

Ryota Murata Promises Knockouts As Pro Boxer in US

Middleweight Ryota Murata brings excitement to a sport that has only seen top Asian boxers in the lower weight classes.

Young Adulthood Films Challenge Hollywood in China's Theaters

Domestic films that tap into the nostalgic yearning of Chinese to relive their young adulthoods have become the nation's hot new cinema segment, challenging even ...

Hyun-Jin Ryu Becoming New Asian Sports Superstar in US

Rookie Korean import Hyun-Jin Ryu is showing enough dimensions to become the next Asian superstar in the US.

Japanese Who Skied Everest Summits Again at 80

A man who became famous in 1970 by skiing down Mt. Everest completed his third summit of the world's highest peak at the record age ...

Sexy Models and Big Bribes Fuel Indonesia's Imported Beef Scandal

The beef-gate scandal proves again that the way to stir up a media frenzy is money, sexy women and hypocrisy in high places.