Daily Archives: May 26, 2009

Jon and Kate Plus 8 Season 5 premiere

Season 5 of Jon and Kate Plus 8 premiered on Memorial Day. For some background about what happened over the last few months read Jon & Kate Plus 8 Affair denied.

This was the most depressing episode of Jon and Kate Plus 8 we have ever seen. Interviews were done separately. Giving cold shoulders to each other at their own kid’s 5th birthday party. Paparazzi are everywhere at their home, where they shop, even at the kid’s party. Jon and Kate were not the same as we’ve seen them in previous seasons. Jon is opting out of various activities and Kate wants to promote her book Multiple Blessings. There are a lot of complex issues between Jon and Kate, but both say they are doing everything they can for their kids. The saddest part was when they answered what will happen in the future, but neither could answer.

If you want to catch the episode on TLC, they be running episodes often. Look for “Turning 5 & The Future!” here.

Jon and Kate Gosselin – Their Words

Jon & Kate Plus 8: The New Season Begins

UPDATE: Jon & Kate Plus 8: Season 5 Premiere (Full Episode)

Be More by Paul Dateh – FREE download

You’ve seen Paul Dateh perform at events like Kollaboration Acoustic 2, Kollaboration 9, International Secret Agents LA and ISA SF. Paul Dateh’s debut album can be purchased on itunes and Amazon.

He is now giving his album away. One track at a time. For the next 10 weeks, he’ll be giving away a track a week. As each track is released, Paul will giving you background information on each song. The first track on the album is “Be More”, produced by Oren Yoel (you may know Oren from his production work on Asher Roth’s current debut album). Get the FREE download here.

Be More by Paul Dateh (behind the scenes)

Joyo Velarde EP release

Joyo Velarde releases her first debut self-titled EP today. The full album “Love and Understanding” comes out later this year on November 3, 2009. Lyrics Born is supporting her release including touring with her. (He also happens to be her husband.) Pick up the Joyo Velarde EP at Joyo Velarde - Joyo Velarde - EP which includes the following songs : Build This World, Take You Home, The Way We Are, I Need You Boy, and Feels Right.

If you are in the San Francisco area, the release party will be today at PST, 330 Ritch Street in San Francisco, CA at 10pm.

Joyo Velarde EP release with Lyrics Born

More about Love and Understanding by Joyo Velarde

Love and Understanding – preceded by the digital-only EP, self titled on May 26, 2009 – is a refreshing perspective on traditional soul music handcrafted by Joyo Velarde and Lyrics Born with the help of fellow producers Jake One, Emmy Award winner Asa Taccone, RJD2, Tommy Guerrero, Headnodic (Crown City Rockers), and the Lifesavas’ Jumbo the Garbageman. A glimpse into Joyo’s positive, self-affirming outlook, not to mention her impressive talent, it’s already caught the attention of award-winning writer/actor/director Danny Hoch, founder of the Hip-Hop Theater Festival, who used her new song “Feels Right” in his latest play, Taking Over. Love and Understanding will come out physically and digitally on November 3rd, 2009.

Kollaboration New York lineup

Kollaboration NY is getting Closer. Are you ready New York? You just had a sold out concert for the Map the Soul Tour with Epik High and Far East Movement. More Asian American entertainment is coming to NYC. Kollaboration New York brings the search for groundbreaking Asian American talent to New York City. Performances range from hip hop dance to acoustic vocals to rock bands – all competing to walk away with the title of New York’s #1 breakout Asian American talent. Here’s the official lineup for Kollaboration New York :

Alice Hu, Singer/Songwriter (on piano)

Bollywood Axion, Bhangra Dance

Dylan Schroth, Singer/Songwriter (on guitar)

Jen Kwok, Singer/Comedy (on ukulele)

Kevin So, Singer/Songwriter (on piano)

Magnetic North featuring Taiyo Na, Hip Hop Group

Marie Choi, R&B/Soul Band

Tim Be Told, Pop/Rock Band

The evening will also be headlined by comedian Eliot Chang, with more guest performers to be announced in the coming weeks. Pick up your tickets here. If you attend NYU, get discount tickets here.



Watch members of the Kollaboration New York lineup in this video