Hailee Steinfeld’s tour-de-force performance as Mattie Ross in the Coen brother’s highly-acclaimed True Grit this year proves that the 14-year-old is a an acting force to be reckoned with. Steinfeld, who’s father is Jewish and mother is of Filipino-African American descent, has been racking up awards all season long. Her red carpet appearances indicate another [...]

I have to admit, as much as I love sitcoms and scripted television shows, I cannot really bring myself to spend 3 hours watching an awards show. I’ve done it in the past, don’t get me wrong, but it is definitely not a regular pastime. However, I do love checking out the red carpet fashions [...]

What has American style devolved into? Reality “stars” at every photo op? Celebrities — not models — on fashion magazine covers? Lady Gaga? (Granted, I love her daring.) I, for one, am thrilled that Michelle Obama is bringing some serious style, elegance and grace back to America. And her choice of a custom-made gilded Naeem [...]

“The public is screaming for Asian American talent,” CAPE director, Jennifer Sanderson tells me.  “Screaming for Asian American talent. I get calls on a daily basis asking for Asian American writers and talents. I want our communities to know about these opportunities and just really go for it.” Judging by the numerous submissions that CAPE [...]

Contributor Iris Chan reports on the International Indian Film Academy Awards. On Saturday June 25, the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards were held in Toronto, Canada – the first ever North American country to host! Bollywood (with a bit of Hollywood) descended upon the green carpet with glitz and glamour.   For such a [...]