Category Archives: Music

BoA Performing at Kollaboration 9; Win Tickets!

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Ernie

So what’s been up with BoA, anyway? Our favorite Korean Pop Star that speaks fluent Japanese is now living in Los Angeles, watching Gossip Girl and doing some local interviews in an attempt to cross-over into the American music industry … Continue reading →

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Dr. Horrible’s Commentary: Nobody Asian in the Movies

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Ernie

If you’ve never heard of Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog then you’re obviously not a Joss Whedon fan, but I’ll make it brief: TV writers go on strike, that writer guy from Buffy the Vampire Slayer writes a musical starring Doogie … Continue reading →

Posted in Discrimination, Entertainment, Movies, Music | 10 Comments

Hot K-pop: After School

Posted on January 25, 2009 by Xxxtine

A lot of blogs out there seem to be following K-pop jailbait: the Wonder Girls and Big Bang Seungri’s abs have been written about by Perez Hilton, and SNSD — also known as Girls’ Generation — has been covered by … Continue reading →

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Yo-Yo Ma & Company Fake It at the Inauguration

Posted on January 23, 2009 by John

Did you watch the inauguration of Barack Obama this past Tuesday? I sure did, and watched with pride to see America inaugurating Barack Obama as President of the United States as well as such a high profile Asian American such … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Music, Observations, Politics | 22 Comments

Win Tickets to Kollaboration 9 in Los Angeles

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Ernie

Kollaboration — gotta love the fact that it starts with the letter K instead of the letter C — has been a Southern California Asian American institution since 2000, showcasing Asian American talent of different forms as a way to … Continue reading →

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POP 88 #27 – Kollaboration 9 Ticket Giveaway

Posted on January 18, 2009 by Xxxtine

Hello Everyone! Happy New Year! POP 88’s first episode of 2009 brings you new music from Tenjochiki, Stanley Huang and Teriyaki Boyz. Hear me review some of the films I saw over the holidays and fangirl over Korea’s newest girl … Continue reading →

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On DramaFever and International Distribution Licenses

Posted on January 8, 2009 by Xxxtine

Those who frequent Kpop gossip blogs may already know that drama addicts Stateside can now enjoy high quality streaming of English-subbed Asian dramas thanks to DramaFever. The site’s current catalogue is exclusively Korean, but are engaged in conversation with various … Continue reading →

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Chandni Chowk To China: Bollywood Meets Kung Fu!

Posted on January 6, 2009 by jozjozjoz

A business acquaintance of mine was kind enough to extend an invitation to a special screening of Chandni Chowk to China on the WB lot tomorrow, to be released in select markets on January 16. I can’t wait to see … Continue reading →

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More on Yo-Yo Ma

Posted on January 4, 2009 by John

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy I blogged a few months ago about Yo-Yo Ma and his appearance on The Colbert Report. Tonight, I watched on NBC Nightly News a nice profile of Yo-Yo … Continue reading →

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Asian-Americans Kids: Moving Back and Forth Between Asia

Posted on January 1, 2009 by Jeff

My boss has been living in India (I like to joke that my management has been outsourced), but he is moving back to the United States.  One of his concerns is how his daughter will deal with the move.  She … Continue reading →

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Jero on Kohaku 2008

Posted on December 31, 2008 by jozjozjoz

Last New Years Eve, Yoshi and I stayed at the Kabuki Hotel in SF J-Town. I guess they pipe in the NHK for the guests there because there is no NHK to be found via DirecTV in San Jose, where … Continue reading →

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POP 88 #26 – FAVs of 2009

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Xxxtine

Happy New Year Everyone! This year end special of POP 88 brings you my personal favorites of 2008. I really tried to be diverse, and made every effort not to repeat songs I’ve already played this year. It is, however, … Continue reading →

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