Category Archives: Music

The Top Filipina, Malaysian and Indian All-Girl Pop Groups on YouTube, Part 1

A variation of this piece was originally written for AsiansOnYouTube and has been reposted here with permission. By AsiansOnYouTube You can say that the all-girl pop group phenomenon began in Japan and was perfected by the Koreans and copied by … Continue reading

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Dreamchasers Block Party Wrap-Up

By Amy A momentous event took place on Saturday, July 30th, 2011 at Barnes Park Amphitheater in Monterey Park, CA. The first ever Dreamchasers Block Party proved to be a spectacular charity benefit featuring several talented Asian American performers supporting … Continue reading

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Aziatix Releases New Album Nocturnal

Last week, the APA group Aziatix released their second EP, Nocturnal. The album, which is a follow up to their debut self-titled AZIATIX, features 11 songs which are sure to become regulars on any R&B playlist. Take the slow, ballad-like “Slippin” … Continue reading

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Will.i.am America’s Newest China Ambassador

Gary Locke was recently confirmed as the new ambassador to China, but the U.S. State Department just announced that will.i.am will put on a benefit concert in Beijing to support President Obama’s 2009 “100,000 Strong” initiative – to encourage American … Continue reading

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8Questions with Priscilla Ahn & New Album ‘When You Grow Up’

You may have heard Priscilla Ahn’s songs featured on Grey’s Anatomy or Dancing with the Stars, but the youthful singer-songwriter is back with a new album, When You Grow Up. We caught up with Priscilla to learn more about how … Continue reading

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DUDE WTF ASIA: Korean Skyscraper Evacuated Due to Tae Bo and Snap!’s The Power

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z33tH-JdPDg On July 5, the Korean Techno-mart skyscraper was evacuated because of mysterious tremors shaking the building.  Korean scientists have discovered the cause: middle aged exercisers doing Tae Bo to Snap!‘s 1990s Dance Hit, “The Power“.  Apparently the combination of doing … Continue reading

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Lady Gaga Wants to Adopt a Baby from South Asia

Aww guys, isn’t this cute?  According to a recent article by Gather Celebs, a friend of Lady Gaga has said “that she wants her designer baby to come from Asia, perhaps Nepal, India, or Bangladesh.” And when you think about … Continue reading

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Get your Cho on: Margaret Cho’s campaign

She’s at it again. No, not Britney. Margaret Cho! The Drop Dead Diva star is launching a campaign promoting her album, Cho Dependent and donating 20% of the proceeds to Immediate Justice, a human rights charity. However, this campaign focuses … Continue reading

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Is Cindy Chang America’s Got Talent’s Scapegoat?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGdzxxr-O9o By Ken The web is being torn up by Cindy Chang from America’s Got Talent.  She wowed the judges with her goofy laugh with snort in tow and a huge operatic voice.  Singing Puccini’s “O Mio Babbino Caro” from … Continue reading

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Megan Lee’s Love, Laugh & Live: A Director’s Statement

By Director/Producer Steve Nguyen To be given the opportunity to direct a youthful and vibrant talent such as 15-year old YouTube singer-songwriter Megan Lee has been one of the most rewarding experiences to date. Our commitment to making a piece … Continue reading

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