JoySauce

I’m Jonathan Sposato, the creator of Joy Sauce, an innovative entertainment platform designed for American Asians. Our platform features original dramatic series, engaging reality shows, well-crafted articles, podcasts, and selected content from other creators. My background is half-Chinese and half-Korean, and yes, I have an Italian surname, which can be a bit puzzling (I'll explain that later). As I grew up in the U.S., I often noticed a lack of representation for people like me on television. When I did see Asian faces, they were typically cast as servants, villains, or the punchline of a joke. This inspired me to take action and be part of the change. Many other Asian Americans are also working towards this goal, and together we can make a bigger impact. I believe our community is filled with joy, and Joy Sauce aims to create a platform where we can celebrate our happiness and strength. I’m convinced that showcasing powerful AAPI imagery can help shift the narrative and challenge existing stereotypes.

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See Nicole Scherzinger mentor artists for Netflix's 'Building the Band'

2 days ago | joysauce.com | Daniel Anderson

Netflix has released the trailer for Building the Band, a new music competition series featuring Pussycat Dolls lead singer and Broadway star (and pop band reality show alum) Nicole Scherzinger as a mentor and judge. The 10-episode show brings together 50 singers who must form six bands without ever laying eyes on one another. Working from individual sound booths, the contestants rely entirely on musical chemistry, connection and raw talent to select bandmates.
Calliana Liang is the new Chun-Li in upcoming 'Street Fighter' film

3 days ago | joysauce.com | Daniel Anderson

Callina Liang has been cast as Chun-Li in Legendary’s upcoming live-action adaptation of Street Fighter, based on the iconic Capcom video game franchise. Known for her recent breakout performance in Steven Soderbergh’s Presence, which premiered at Sundance in 2024, Liang will take on the role of the skilled martial artist and Interpol agent, who first appeared in the 1991 game Street Fighter II, and has since become a fan-favorite character.
The cast of 'KPop Demon Hunters' on why their film is the perfect entryway into K-pop

3 days ago | joysauce.com | Rendy Jones

Rendy Jones: What led to your roles? Did you audition for the characters you were cast as? Arden Cho: I actually didn't. I actually auditioned for the mom character. Ji-young Yoo: Oh, really? Whoa. May Hong: Celine? AC: Yes, years ago. And then, I think because of the pandemic, it was slightly paused. Then it came back later as Rumi. And I was like, “Ooh. I would love to be Rumi.” But I didn't know if I was right for it.
KATSEYE get messy in telenovela-inspired 'Gabriela' music video

1 week ago | joysauce.com | Daniel Anderson

Rising global girl group KATSEYE has released their latest single, “Gabriela,” a genre-blending track that leans into Latin acoustic elements. Directed by Andrew Thomas Huang, the accompanying music video sees Jessica Alba as a powerful CEO choosing her successor in a high-drama boardroom showdown, styled as a vibrant homage to classic telenovelas. The track also features the group’s first-ever Spanish-language verse, delivered by Cuban-Venezuelan American member Daniela.
‘Elio’ star Yonas Kibreab is not afraid to be himself

1 week ago | joysauce.com | Samantha Pak

What would happen if the world’s weirdest kid was accidentally abducted by aliens and mistaken as the leader of Earth? This is exactly what happens in Disney and Pixar’s latest film, Elio. Directed by Adrian Molina, Domee Shi, and Madeline Sharafian, the film follows 11-year-old Elio Solis, who becomes the intergalactic ambassador for Earth after he’s beamed up to the Communiverse by aliens for making contact (to be fair, he was asking to be abducted).
Pixar’s space comedy ‘Elio’ is scattered, but worthwhile

1 week ago | joysauce.com | Siddhant Adlakha

The initial premise is filled with bittersweet moments, between Olga’s attempts to connect with her grieving nephew, and Elio trying to signal extraterrestrials with everything from radio equipment to messages scribbled in the sand. As it happens, there is in fact life in outer space, and Elio is the first one to send them a message, resulting in him being abducted from a nearby summer camp.
Harold & Kumar sequel lit from 'Cobra Kai' creators

1 week ago | joysauce.com | Daniel Anderson

Harold and Kumar are lighting up the screen once more. A new installment of the beloved stoner comedy franchise is officially in development, with Cobra Kai and Obliterated creators Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, and Josh Heald attached to write the script. Hurwitz and Schlossberg will also direct the film, marking a full-circle moment as the duo wrote the original Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004) and directed its sequel Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008).
Bowen Yang will always be the moment

1 week ago | joysauce.com | Andy Crump

It’s the delightful incongruity of Bowen Yang’s career that longtime fans likely knew him first as a voice in their ear, rather than a figure on their screens. He’s gained literal visibility since his early days graphic designing for a home decor company while moonlighting in comedy, notably co-hosting the enduring Los Culturistas podcast with Matt Rogers.
'Modern Family' star Aubrey Anderson-Emmons is not gay, or Vietnamese, she's bisexual

1 week ago | joysauce.com | Daniel Anderson

Overlaying the footage, Anderson-Emmons writes, “People keep joking so much abt me being gay when I literally am (I’m bi),” adding the caption: “happy pride month to all and to all a goodnight hehehe” along with the hashtag #bi. Anderson-Emmons joined Modern Family in season three at age 4 and played Lily until the series wrapped in 2020. In recent years, she’s focused on music under the name Frances Anderson (Frances is her middle name).
Kevin Kwan’s latest books reflect how ‘wealth culture has exponentialized’

1 week ago | joysauce.com | Samantha Pak

When Kevin Kwan made his literary debut with Crazy Rich Asians in 2013, he introduced readers to the world of—as the title implies—crazy rich Asians.