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Jessey Lee and Cherie Chan.Photo: Gerson LirioShe said ‘Yes!‘Bling Empirestars Jessey Lee and Chèrie Chan are engaged, again, after Lee’s elaborate surprise proposal in Paris Monday night.While Lee admits that he and Chan were running “late” throughout the day, his proposal plans otherwise ran like clockwork.“We were late but everything did go as planned,” he tells PEOPLE of his special surprise getaway to Paris’ Cheval Blanc hotel, which isn’t yet open to the public....

Photo: getty (2)New people, new drama!Bling Empire’sKane Limis addressing his conflict with new cast member,Dorothy Wang.The sophomore run of the hit Netflix series features Wang, 34, who appeared on four seasons ofRich Kids of Beverly Hillsfrom 2014-2016.Her and Lim’s friction was introduced from the jump — it’s even in the season 2trailer! “People like Dorothy, all they do is gossip and create drama,” Lim, 31, says in the clip.Wang, however, claims there was something else between she and Lim: “Kane has been trying to get lunch since 2011, and I’d rather fast for 87 days straight,” she quips....

Photo: Justin Chung; Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic; Vivien Killilea/Getty Bling Empire’s Kane Lim has found himself the perfect agent to sell his Los Angeles home! Described as a “tranquil Mount Washington oasis,” the 1,516-square-foot period property offers an “emotionally compelling” design with “sophisticated details and materials,” according to thelisting. Justin Chung The layout includes an open dining area and kitchen with a spacious island and breakfast bar, offering enough space for the new owner to host parties and entertain guests....

Photo: Fenty Beauty & Fenty Skin Fenty Beauty’s got some new bling! On Monday,Rihanna’s billion-dollar brand announcedBling Empire’s Kane Lim as the newest Fenty Face. The Netflix star, 31, will serve as the first Southeast Asian ambassador for the brand and will appear in a new campaign that will debut in Sephora’s Singapore’s flagship store this month. “This has been very humbling,” Lim tells PEOPLE of his new partnership. “I have developed this newfound confidence because of this opportunity....

Photo: Lucas Rossi Photography Kelly Mi Liis getting ready for mom life. The couple’s celebration cheered up a rainy Saturday in Los Angeles, taking place at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Singer Katherine Ho performed Kelly’s favorite song — her take onColdplay’s “Yellow,” featured inCrazy Rich Asians— as well as some other titles for guests....

Bling Empireis making history. The Netflix reality show, which premiered Jan. 15, features an all-Asian cast — something star Kelly Mi Li says she is “proud” to be a part of. Courtesy of Netflix But whileBling Empireshowcases much glitz and glamour, Mi Li said putting their lives on display goes against many of their culture’s strict beliefs and traditions. “Asain culture is taught to be very quiet, so I think the show will change that a little bit,” she said....

Kelly Mi Liis officially a mom! “Welcome to the world Mili! She’s finally here after being fashionably late to her own due date!” theHot Jiangfounder tells PEOPLE. “William and I are incredibly grateful to have gone through this journey of pregnancy, with the love and support from all of our friends and family, and Dr. Meschter and her staff at Cedars Sinai.” Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories....

Photo: NetflixThere’s more than just bling onBling Empire— and toKevin Kreider.Ahead of the season 2 premiere of the hit Netflix reality series, the actor and model shares his feelings about how he was portrayed in season 1 and his hopes for the new go-round.“I think season 1 only showed a little sliver of me,” says Kreider, 38. “I was like the new guy, deer in headlights, this world is like amazing and cool and kind like the dumb ditzy guy....

Photo: Ser Baffo/NetflixThe bling is back for round 2!Netflix has announced the return of its hit reality showBling Empire, as well as the addition of two new cast members: entrepreneur Dorothy Wang and businesswoman Mimi Morris.The streaming service promises that season 2, which premieres May 13, will feature “even more luxury, glamor and crazy” than season 1.Wang teased her upcoming appearance on the show Thursdayin an Instagram postfeaturing a look at her filming a confessional, writing “Something’s coming… 👀 Tomorrow‼️” ahead of Friday’s announcement....

Photo: Guy Tang/Instagram While scrolling through Netflix in search of the next reality show to help me escape the horror and banality of quarantine living, I happened uponBling Empire. I cringed at the thought of yet another series showcasing the life of the outrageously rich. Now? During a pandemic? But I couldn’t resist the all-Asian American cast. Admittedly, the cast is also what made me pause before pressing play. It’s hard to describe the feeling I get when I see an Asian person on reality television....

“Bling is back!“The season 2 trailer forBling Empireis here, and the Netflix series looks as extravagant as ever. In the first look, a handful of new relationships — and new connections — are teased as plotlines in the upcoming episodes.To start, the trailer shows the style and wealth thatBling Empireis known for. From fast cars to stunning gowns, there’s no shortage of luxury lifestyles. But it’s the updates on each cast member’s current life that may entice fans most....

Bling EmpirematriarchAnna Shayhas died unexpectedly, PEOPLE has confirmed. She was 62. “It saddens our hearts to announce that Anna Shay, a loving mother, grandmother, charismatic star, and our brightest ray of sunshine, has passed away at the early age of 62 from a stroke,” her family said in a statement. “Anna taught us many life lessons on how not to take life too seriously and to enjoy the finer things. Her impact on our lives will be forever missed but never forgotten....

Kelly Mi Li.Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Bling EmpirestarKelly Mi Liis accusing the show’s producer Jeff Jenkins of taking her concept for the Netflix reality series and not giving her credit in a new lawsuit. The suit alleged Li and Jenkins worked together for months to developBling Empire,“leading to the successful sale of the” show. It added that Jenkins, his production company Jeff Jenkins Productions, and Bongo, LLC “took and exploited Plaintiff Li’s concept and materials, and entered into agreements creating obligations” that she would be paid and named an executive producer on the show....