Eric Nam 🤝 Aang

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Eric Nam To Star In The Animated Film 'Aang: The Last Airbender'

TLA: Kpop singer Eric Nam will voice the protagonist Aang in the upcoming animated movie 'Aang: The Last Airbender.'

• The animated film will be the first of three standalone films and is set to release on October 10, 2025.

• Nam previously voiced characters in films like "Hotel Transylvania 3" and "The Loud House."

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Shohei Ohtani Has Tied Hideki Matsui's Record

MLB: Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers has tied Hideki Matsui's record for most MLB home runs by a Japanese-born player.

• Ohtani hit his 175th career home run in a game against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium.

• Ohtani has matched Matsui's record of 49 home runs, the most by a Japanese-born player in MLB history.

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About Time: Canada's first Filipino immigrant, Benson Flores, has finally been honored with a gravestone.

Surprise: Olivia Rodrigo surprises fans with a guest appearance during No Doubt's Coachella performance.

Mickey D’s: McDonald Japan’s latest Happy Meal toys include cute Sanrio characters, including eight new toys.

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