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 is back and more honest than ever 🤍Jackson Wang has spent more than a decade forging his own path in an industry obsess...
08/07/2025

is back and more honest than ever 🤍

Jackson Wang has spent more than a decade forging his own path in an industry obsessed with perfection. From being a K-pop idol in the widely popular group, .with.igot7, to his rise as a global solo force, his journey has often looked glossy from the outside. But underneath the artistic journey, world tours, and relentless expectations, there’s a man quietly wrestling with the same messy, complicated emotions most of us are.

In his upcoming album, Jackson opens up with rare honesty and strips away the polished façade to confront the loneliness, doubt, and restless ache that shadow relentless ambition. After stepping away for a year to reflect and reconnect with himself, Jackson turns his inner turmoil into .

Writer Monica Yadav () caught up with Jackson about the upcoming album and confronting the version of himself the world expects. From his surprise collaboration with to processing grief, identity, and taking charge of his own visuals, Wang opened up about everything that’s been weighing on his heart. Link in bio!

First  in TOP GUN, and now  in F1 😑Back in 2022, all of Manny Jacinto’s lines were cut from “Top Gun: Maverick.” He only...
03/07/2025

First in TOP GUN, and now in F1 😑

Back in 2022, all of Manny Jacinto’s lines were cut from “Top Gun: Maverick.” He only appeared in the final cut for a few brief moments, despite undergoing real fighter jet training for the role.

Now in 2025, star Simone Ashley was almost cut out entirely from the “F1” film. No speaking lines, no meaningful arc, just a blink-and-you-miss-it cameo and some red carpet photos.

Both films were directed by Joseph Kosinski, and he did say that cutting these roles had nothing to do with the actors themselves and were simply due to the typical filmmaking process. But it does show an interesting pattern of BIPOC actors being used for casting announcements, paparazzi shots, and press tours before being dropped in the end. That’s not representation. That’s tokenism with a PR budget.

Writer Daniel Anderson () expressed his frustrations with this pattern and being robbed of getting a little more and on our screens. Link in bio.

Photo by Fred Duval

 is one with nature 🌿Through her latest album, “Let Me Be Water,” Madame Gandhi blends songs, speeches, and meditations ...
02/07/2025

is one with nature 🌿

Through her latest album, “Let Me Be Water,” Madame Gandhi blends songs, speeches, and meditations into something that feels less like a traditional album and more like a guided journey. She brings a gentle but powerful presence to each track, often repeating short, mantra-like lyrics that invite the listener to slow down, breathe, and reconnect.

And her songs are infused with real sounds from the Earth. On a trip to Antarctica, she used tools like underwater microphones to sample and take raw field recordings from the natural world and turn them into a deeply grounding album. To top it all off, she partnered with , a London-based music climate organization, on the lead single to direct a portion of music streaming royalties back to planetary conservation.

Writer Anjana Pawa () spoke with about the making of her album, working with M.I.A., and what it means to use Mother Earth as a collaborator. Link in bio for the full read 🍃

Photos by Lindsey Byrnes

 is a Tony nominee ‼️‼️You might recognize Conrad Ricamora from , , or . But it’s his latest role as Abraham Lincoln in ...
07/06/2025

is a Tony nominee ‼️‼️

You might recognize Conrad Ricamora from , , or . But it’s his latest role as Abraham Lincoln in that has earned him a nomination for Best Featured Actor.

Conrad recently spoke with writer Bri Ng Schwartz (.ng.schwartz) of about this role and why “Oh, Mary!” has resonated so strongly with audiences. He shared how the play has shaped the way he thinks about identity and gender. (Highly, highly recommend watching if you can!!) Link in bio to read Conrad Ricamora’s full interview!

📸: Alex Valdez

Who’s tuning into  this Sunday? 🏆This weekend, the 78th Annual Tony Awards (hosted by ) will take place, and we’re stoke...
06/06/2025

Who’s tuning into this Sunday? 🏆

This weekend, the 78th Annual Tony Awards (hosted by ) will take place, and we’re stoked to see some victories for our community. Of all the nominees this year, six are of Asian descent, and they’re all being nominated for the very first time.

These six include , , , , , and . Our fingers are crossed for y’all!!

If you need a recap of these six incredible nominees, writer Lauren Perez Silva () gave us a quick guide on what roles and categories they’re all nominated for. Link in bio!!

05/06/2025

How is it June already ⁉️⁉️

Happy Pride Month from the JoySauce team!! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️We’ve always supported the q***r community, and it’s more important ...
04/06/2025

Happy Pride Month from the JoySauce team!! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

We’ve always supported the q***r community, and it’s more important than ever that we stand with our Gaysian family. We’ll continue to cover y’all’s incredible stories, this month and every month.

(And in case you missed it, check our link in bio to read our interview with THE icon )

📸: Nick Spanos ()

The legendary  is the the best new Asian mom of  🥋Despite the “Karate Kid” franchise being rooted in Asian martial arts,...
03/06/2025

The legendary is the the best new Asian mom of 🥋

Despite the “Karate Kid” franchise being rooted in Asian martial arts, its latest film features the first-ever Asian karate kid (and it’s the iconic ). And playing his mother is none other than Ming-Na Wen (of “The Joy Luck Club” and “Mulan”).

The esteemed actress graced us with her time to talk about this role and how her 24 years of real-life experience being a mom helped her play it with ease. She shares how this latest film is also a full-circle moment, bringing the franchise back to its Asian roots.

Link in bio to read writer Samantha Pak’s (.pak) full write-up on her interview with ♥️

These artists are honoring the genre’s roots while staying true to themselves 🎵The R&B genre is deeply rooted in Black e...
02/06/2025

These artists are honoring the genre’s roots while staying true to themselves 🎵

The R&B genre is deeply rooted in Black expression, emerging as a way for Black artists to tell their stories of heartbreak, vulnerability, and self-discovery. So what does it mean for non-Black artists to enter that space?

How do you pay homage to a genre born from another culture’s struggle without diluting or disrespecting it? What does authenticity look like when emotion, not ethnicity, is the genre’s currency?

For writer Tyra Douyon (), artists like , , , and are doing it right. They have nods to Black culture in their music and are influenced by Black artists, but who they are and how they showcase their Asian cultures is still very prominent.

Link in bio to read her full opinion on how these artists are respecting the space while reshaping what R&B can look and sound like in 2025. Photo illustration by Ryan Quan ()

30/05/2025

Forever obsessed with this diva

Keanu’s basically himself: an angel among us 😇Lionsgate just released the first trailer for , the feature directorial de...
28/05/2025

Keanu’s basically himself: an angel among us 😇

Lionsgate just released the first trailer for , the feature directorial debut of comedian hitting theaters Oct. 17! He stars alongside Keanu Reeves, , , , and .

Keanu (who’s part Chinese and Hawaiian if ya didn’t know!!) plays Gabriel, a well-meaning but underutilized guardian angel looking for more impactful work. Super stoked to see this film with such a talented cast!! 🥳

 is responsible for some of our fave’s graphic novels 🤩Artist MinoMiyabi once worked as a concept designer for  before p...
28/05/2025

is responsible for some of our fave’s graphic novels 🤩

Artist MinoMiyabi once worked as a concept designer for before pivoting to comics. Now, he creates conceptual graphic novels for artists like , , and now .

His latest work for Lisa brings to life the Thai singer’s five distinct alter egos to accompany her debut solo album, , released in February. MinoMiyabi chatted with writer Andy Crump () for JoySauce, discussing how he adapts his style to each musical client and how it felt working for the legendary Lisa. Link in bio for the full read!!

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