[Left to Right: Photo via ESEA GoFundMe Page, Photo via Netflix, Photo via Usherworld.com]
Today we have UK celebrities coming together for a campaign to stop the growing Asian hate in the UK, Lupin Part 2 trailer, and Usher is set to host the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
Gemma Chan, Henry Golding and more Rally Together for UK Campaign To Stop Asian Hate
United Kingdom celebrities are coming together for a campaign to stop Asian hate in the UK. Gemma Chan, Henry Golding, Benedict Wong, and Jessica Henwick are a few of the many celebrities who have helped launch the East and Southeast Asian (ESEA) Community Fund. The effort in partnership with GoFundMe aims to “uplift and protect ESEA people in the UK at risk of hate crime.” Chan took to Instagram after the launch of the campaign to share a few words about the racism her parents have faced since the beginning of the pandemic and reiterated the importance of this fund. “Like many others, I worry for family members every time they leave the house or use public transport. My mum has worked for the NHS for most of her life – she and my dad have been followed and subjected to a number of verbal assaults since the beginning of the pandemic,” she shared. Chan continued by saying, “There is an urgent need for increased awareness and support so I am proud to help launch this fund, which will provide grants to grassroots organisations supporting ESEA and broader communities.”
Since the launch, over £70,000 have been raised, surpassing the fund’s initial target of £50k. To find out more about the East and Southeast Asian (ESEA) Community Fund and how to donate you can head here.
Lupin Part 2 Trailer Unveiled
We’re gonna have to wait a little bit longer to see Lupin Part 2 but thankfully we get a sneak peek at it in the new trailer that just dropped. In the second part of this series, Assane begins his quest for revenge against Hubert Pelligrini for kidnapping his son. After being framed and having the whole country after him, he must come up with a new plan. Regardless of how dangerous it may be. If you missed the first part, don’t worry you’ve got time to catch up. Lupin Part 2 comes to Netflix on June 11.
Usher Announced As Host for iHeartRadio Music Awards
It’s official, Usher is set to host and perform at the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards and we are screaming “Yeah!” This year’s performers include The Weeknd with special guests Ariana Grande, Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak as Silk Sonic, Dan + Shay, Doja Cat, and more. The iHeartRadio Music Awards will air live from The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Thursday, May 27 at 8pm ET. You can also catch it on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide as well as on the iHeartRadio app.
