About Barbara Gonzalez, Associate Culture Editor

Crazy Rich Asians director Jon Chu readily admits that Kevin Kwan (author of the book the movie is based on) did not make it easy for his crew to find the ideal Nick Young, the film’s Hollywood-handsome male lead. But British-Malaysian actor Henry Golding swooped in, checked all the boxes, and stole the show playing […]

With 1.3 million followers on Instagram, Luka Sabbat influences all things that are trending in the fashion world. The self-professed “creative entrepreneur” has also taken on the role of playing himself in grown-ish. His latest project? Taking on a role in for Foot Locker and ASICS’s “Welcome to the Dojo” collection. The collection highlights the […]

Awkwafina (née Nora Lum) readily admits that she never knew she would be in entertainment. But when you star in two summer blockbuster hits (Oceans 8 and Crazy Rich Asians) in the same year and release an EP? It’s kind of difficult not to pat yourself on the back for reaching that type of success. […]

Rapper and songwriter Princess Nokia is well-known for her music, but also her aesthetic — her affinity for street style and nerd culture bleeds through her social media platforms but also her lyrics. That’s why her latest collaboration with Foot Locker and ASICS on their “Welcome to the Dojo” pack is a match made in […]

Carmelo’s Deal With Rockets Is Official The reunion between Mike D’Antoni and Carmelo Anthony is finally happening. Monday afternoon, the 10-time all-star officially signed a contract with the Houston Rockets. D’Antoni was previously Melo’s coach when the two worked out of Madison Square Garden back in 2012, but he thinks this time won’t be like […]

While the movie hasn’t officially hit theaters yet, after viewing the film and seeing the 100 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes, the CASSIUS team is entirely confident in saying this — Crazy Rich Asians is the film of Summer 2018. CASSIUS was able to speak to director Jon Chu on the phone during his press […]

In Crazy Rich Asians, viewers are transported into a world of opulence and wealth that many might never encounter in their own lifetime. But while Astrid Leong, the dear cousin of leading man Nick Young, is known in the film as a high fashion icon, her down-to-earth ways are exactly why her character has always […]

Steph Curry Raises Over $21K for Nia Wilson’s Family Golden State Warriors player Steph Curry helped raise over $21,000 for the family of Nia Wilson, the 18-year-old young woman who was murdered on an Oakland train platform last month. He spoke out about Wilson on Tuesday before a showcase game for young Bay Area athletes […]