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Each May, Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month is a time for readers to celebrate the truly remarkable progress we've made in just a few decades in [...]

Erika Lee and Christina Soontornvat's ''Made in Asian America'' spotlights young people who defy erasure and make their own history. MADE IN ASIAN AMERICA: A History for Young People, by [...]

The article focuses on the author's journey of discovering and sharing the complexities of Korean American identity and historical memory, her evolving dedication to Asian American representation in her work and personal & collective experiences of Korean Americans during 1992 Los Angeles uprising.

From a Whisper to a Rallying Cry: The Killing of Vincent Chin and the Trial That Galvanized the Asian American Movement by Paula Yoo (Norton) In this account of the [...]

Focuses on the romantic relationship between actress Meg Ryan and actor Russell Crowe.

Presents a profile of actress Sarah Jessica Parker, with focus on her role in the television series 'Sex in the City' and her relationship with husband Matthew Broderick.

Offers a look at fashions worn by celebrities at the 2000 Emmy awards, including details regarding the clothing and designers.

Presents the results of a poll conducted by 'People' magazine on various questions related to self-perception in relation to celebrities.

Reports on the separation of actors Dennis Quaid and Meg Ryan, including reasons for the separation and rumors regarding the involvement between Meg Ryan and actor Russell Crowe.

Offers several news briefs related to celebrities and the entertainment industry, including a discussion of several American movies in which the British are portrayed as evil or are replaced by Americans.

Reports on the diet techniques of several celebrities as of June 12, 2000 such as Suzanne Somers, Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc, and others.

Offers celebrity-related news briefs as of April 24, 2000 including a television deal between Geena Davis and the ABC television network, an alleged romantic relationship between actors Billy Bob Thornton and Angelina Jolie, and a television pilot named 'I Spike.'

Scrutinizes the television trend in light of the February 2000 airing of "Who Wants to Marry a Multi-Millionaire?' as depicting inappropriate amounts of sex and violence.

Presents news briefs regarding celebrities including Matt Casella, director of the television program `The Mickey Mouse Club.'

Presents news briefs regarding celebrities, including actor Sean Connery.

Profiles several authors, including Melinda Haynes, whose books have been endorsed by television talk show host Oprah Winfrey. INSET: Royalty Flush.

Presents news briefs regarding celebrities, including actress Alyssa Milano.

Profiles the cast of the television program `The Brady Bunch' including Barry Williams.

Reports on the engagement of comedian Jerry Seinfeld to Jessica Sklar.

Offers celebrity news as of November 1999, including predictions of who will replace George Clooney as television's heartthrob.

Reports on the wedding of Courtney Cox and David Arquette on June 12, 1999. Attendees including Matthew Perry and Lisa Kudrow of the television program 'Friends', which Cox also stars in; Details of the ceremony.

Reports on the shopping habits of various celebrities. Characteristics of a compulsive shopper, according to Susan Forward author of the book `Money Demons'; Prices celebrities pay for shoes and clothing.

Profiles those who have become very wealthy in a short period of time and how it affected them. Efforts of Maria Grasso who won a lottery jackpot worth $197 million to remain normal; How Oprah Winfrey donates a good amount of her estimated $675 million; Olympic gold medal winning figure skater Oksana Baiul's problem with her spending habits; Reasons why some wealthy people are able to manage their money better than others.

Presents various news briefs regarding celebrities and entertainment for May 3, 1999. The money being raised for the Starlight Foundation by people waiting in line to see the motion picture `The Phantom Menace'; Accident which occurred on the set of the motion picture `The Beach' and how the film's star Leonardo DiCaprio reacted; Details of a house bought by ex-Spice Girl Geri Halliwell in England.

Provides an update on the actors and actresses who made up a group known as the `Brat Pack' during the 1980s. Success they had in motion pictures during the 1980s; Demi Moore; Anthony Michael Hall; Andrew McCarthy; Ally Sheedy; Rob Lowe; Judd Nelson; Emilio Estevez; Molly Ringwald; How success effected each of them; Projects they are working on in 1999.

Remembers the life of Jordan's King Hussein, who died of cancer in February 1999. The number of foreign dignitaries who attended the funeral and the significance of it; Background of King Hussein and his reign, which lasted 46 years; Details of marriages and his children; Decision of King Hussein to pass the crown to his eldest son Abdullah, instead of his brother Hassan; How the newly crowned King Abdullah named his half brother Hamzeh the crown prince.

Profiles actress Julia Roberts. Problems she has had in the past in terms of relationships; Details of her relationship with actor Benjamin Bratt; Work she did on the motion picture `Stepmom'; Other motion pictures she has appeared in such as `My Best Friend's Wedding'; Roberts' family; Comments.

Presents several brief stories regarding celebrities for November 9, 1998. Examples of celebrities who have worked with the United Nations such as Audrey Hepburn and Geri Halliwell; The failure of the motion picture `Beloved'; Details of Vulcan, Alberta; Others.

Reports on the engagement of actress Courteney Cox to actor David Arquette. How they met on the set of the motion picture, `Scream'; Ways in which their opposite personalities complement each other; Relationships that Cox has had with men such as actor Michael Keaton; Her career; Background of Arquette.

Profiles 37 actors and actresses who have shows airing in during the 1998-1999 television season. Rebecca Romijn-Stamos; Nathan Lane; Keri Russell; Whoopi Goldberg; Jeremy Piven; D.L. Hughley; Topher Grace; Courtney Thorne-Smith; Boomer Esiason; Chris Rock; Others.

Reports on how actor Leonardo DiCaprio is handling all the attention he is receiving since his role in the motion picture `Titancic' and in `The Man in the Iron Mask.' Comments from his mother and friends; His appearance at publicity events.

Presents a look at the stars of the 1978 motion picture `Grease' and what they are doing as of 1998. John Travolta; Olivia Newton-John; Susan Buckner; Stockard Channing; Jeff Conaway; Didi Conn; Frankie Avalon; Michael Tucci; Allan Carr; Jamie Donnelly; Annette Cardona; Kelly Ward; Eve Arden; Joan Blondell; Dinah Manoff; Barry Pearl; Lorenzo Lamas.

Reports on the overall reaction to the news that the television series `Seinfeld' will be ending at the end of the 1997-1998 season. Reasons Jerry Seinfeld has decided to end the series; The popularity of the show over its nine year run; Comments from the show's stars and others; Future plans of the show's star and creator Jerry Seinfeld.

Focuses on the marriages of actress Debra Messing, singer Brain Littrell and feminist and 'Ms.' magazine founder Gloria Steinem.

Reports on the marriage of comedian Jerry Seinfeld and Jessica Sklar.

Profiles Erin Murphy, who portrayed Tabitha on the television program `Bewitched.'

Discusses the divorce of actor Parker Stevenson from actress Kirstie Alley.

Profiles actress Cloris Leachman. Role she played on the 1970s television series `The Mary Tyler Moore Show'; Motion pictures she has appeared in such as `Young Frankenstein'; Marriage to motion picture producer George Englund; How the death of her son Bryan effected her.

Reports that in January 1999, Rachel Hunter filed for separation from her husband musician Rod Stewart. Reaction of Stewart; History of their relationship and marriage; Details of Stewart's previous marriages; Indications that his behavior led to the separation; Comments.

Recounts the story of Dan Keenan and how he came to the United States as an infant. How his adoptive father Hugh saw Dan in an orphanage in Korea; Life on board the USS Santa Cruz as it made its way back to the US; How the other men reacted to the baby; Hugh's decision to adopt Dan; How Hugh obtained a passport for the infant; Dan's life in America.

Features actress Mary McDonough of 'The Waltons,' and her fight against lupus erythematosus. Her belief that the disease was brought on by surgically implanted breasts; How she has coped with the disease; Her role in the television program 'ER,' as a patient with lupus; Brief background on McDonough; Comments from McDonough.

Profiles the host of Fox network's `America's Most Wanted', John Walsh, featuring the abduction and murder of his son Adam which led him to become perhaps America's best-known anti-crime crusader. Walsh's lobbying for an act that requires immediate investigation of any child reported missing; Becoming a television host in 1987; Personal life; Details of his son's abduction; Comments from friends; Further work for tougher crime laws including free lectures.

Profiles actress Hunter Tylo who won her lawsuit against producer Aaron Spelling and his company. How Spelling fired Tylo from his television series `Melrose Place' after she announced she was pregnant; Amount awarded to Tylo; How the case effected her pregnancy with daughter Izabella; Future plans.

Provides an update on Stephanie Kramer who starred in the 1980's television show 'Hunter,' and how she is pursuing a singing career.

Discusses the possibility that actor Robert Downey Jr. may escape prison time by going to a treatment center for drug possession charges.

Reports that two cast members on the television show 'Bette' have quit and that the roles will be re-cast.

Focuses on the relationship between the four Japanese chefs who compete against each other on the television show 'Iron Chef.'