8 Most Popular Posts (Last Seven Days)
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Asian American Commercial Watch: Liberty Mutual Insurance’s ‘First Word | Truth Tellers’
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In a Post-Apocalyptic Zombie World, Asian American Man Gets White Girl
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Who Is The Asian Woman Sitting Courtside At Lakers Home Games?
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Review of Netflix Japan’s “Our Secret Diary”
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The Difference Between Internment Camps and Concentration Camps
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Asian Guys and that One Long Pinky Fingernail
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The Attractive, Accomplished, and Fake Chinese Women who want to connect with me
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Do Asians Have Body Hair?
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Category Archives: Music
Mike Shinoda’s Glorious Excess (Dies) at the Japanese American National Museum
Mike Shinoda is widely known through his work with the band Linkin Park, although I’m more of a fan of his hip-hop/rap project Fort Minor and his album, The Rising Tied. He also has a degree in illustration, and is … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Music, Reviews, Southern California, The Arts
Tagged art, artwork, exhibition, JANM, Linkin Park, Mike Shinoda
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Jay Sean: Asian Male Hits #6 on Billboard’s Hot 100
“He’s Punjabi just like me!” That’s what The Daughter’s Friend J said about Jay Sean, whose song “Down (Featuring Lil Wayne)” is number 6 on Billboard’s Hot 100 at the time of this post. I had heard the song before, … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Entertainment, Music
Tagged billboard hot 100, Down, Jay Sean, Punjabi
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Dawen’s Cover of Maxwell’s “Pretty Wings”
It’s not often you hear neo soul covered by Asian Americans. (Okay, there’s Renee Sebastian, but you don’t see everyone trying to cover Goapele at your local Asian American Idol.) Wikipedia describes neo soul as being more “ethnocentric” to its … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Music, Southern California
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Announcing the Winner of the 8Asians Los Angeles Asian American Arts Stimulus Package 2
Congratulations to Jason H, who was randomly selected as the winner of our Asian American Arts Stimulus Package 2! Thanks for all the great entries! Here is Jason’s winning entry: Ever since I moved to Los Angeles, a year ago, … Continue reading
Music Video from Asian American Movie “The People I’ve Slept With” Banned from YouTube
“Crazy Fucked Up Bitch” Official Uncut Version from People Pictures on Vimeo. It probably goes without saying that this post and all related items may be NSFW, so consider yourself warned. I know we’re not able to cover every single … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Lifestyles, Movies, Music
Tagged actress, banned, censorship, contests, film, Movies, music, Randall Park, sex, The People I've Slept With, video
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LA Event: Karaoke Idol for Lodestone Theatre Ensemble
What the heck is “Karaoke Idol?” Well, aside from being a fundraiser to support Lodestone’s 10th (and final!) season and the production of “Closer Than Ever,” it’s a chance to sing and compete for cool prizes. (Of course, there are … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Music, Southern California, The Arts
Tagged American Idol, Karaoke, la, lodestone, Lodestone Theatre Ensemble, los angeles
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Song of the Moment: Little’s “Je Veux Des Violons”
Internet, meet French-born Vietnamese singer Aurélie Nguyen, otherwise known to her mostly French public under the moniker “Little.” Forwarded to me by a co-worker in New Zealand, I’ve had a chance to download sample her album before making an informed … Continue reading
Posted in Music
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Reactions to Michael Jackson’s death in Asia
The death of Michael Jackson has unleashed a lot of craziness here in Los Angeles, as it has been the location of his death and memorial service, as well as “home base” for the Jackson Family (via their Encino compound). … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Entertainment, Music
Tagged China, death, fans, India, memorial, Michael Jackson, MJ, music, Philippines, reaction, Taiwan
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Judith Hill: The Woman Who Sang “We Are The World” and “Heal the World” at the Michael Jackson Memorial
Though many of my friends were lucky enough to receive tickets for Michael Jackson’s Memorial at Staples Center, I was just grateful to have a job where I could work from home and avoid getting on any roads until it … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Entertainment, Music, Southern California
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POP 88 #34 – Night It Up!/ Prize Giveaway
Happy Canada Day and 4th of July Everyone! Hope everyone is BBQ-d out! This episode plays all new music from One Two, Girl’s Generation and Karen Mok. Plus listen for your chance to win a POP 88 T-Shirt in our … Continue reading
Posted in Announcements, Entertainment, Music, POP 88, Promotions, The Arts
Tagged Drunken Tiger, e.via, Girls Generation, Hirai Ken, immi, Karen Mok, Night it up, Night Market, One Two, SNSD
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L.A. ticket giveaway: Concert of Korean pop performers Shin Hae Chul and N.EX.T. on July 4
My 4th of July* is usually associated with fireworks, barbecues, carnivals, picnics, concerts, baseball games, and various other events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the good ol’ US of A. If I hadn’t already made plans to be … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Music, Promotions, Southern California
Tagged giveaway, kpop, los angeles, music, N.EX.T, rock, Shin Hae Chul, ticket giveaway, tickets
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Jane Lui Covers Michael Jackson’s You Are Not Alone w/ Ave Maria
Given yesterday’s news about Michael Jackson’s death, it only seems appropriate on this Friday afternoon to post Jane Lui’s tribute to the gloved one in the form of You Are Not Alone with an Ave Maria Gregorian Chant. She gives … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Music
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