If you missed the Dancing With The Stars Season 12 finale, you missed the Black Eyed Peas performing their latest song Don’t Stop the Party. It’s the first time they performed the song for the first time on television. The group has been getting a lot of TV this week. Over the weekend, Black Eyed Peas performed at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards.
This month learn more about Apl.de.ap and his story on East of Main Street.
Don’t Stop the Party by Black Eyed Peas on Dancing With the Stars
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Interesting piece from New York about Asian Americans in the film industry. Despite picking up wins at film festivals across the country, Asian Americans still struggle for success in the entertainment industry. While breaking down Asian stereotypes is key for many Asian American filmmakers, getting money for their projects isn’t easy. Industry insiders claim that Asian/Asian American themed movies don’t appear profitable, so they rarely get picked up for traditional distribution. Out in New York, the Asian American Arts Alliance encourages filmmakers to produce their own TV shows, movies and film festivals. DIY filmmaking and self distribution seems to be the way to go these days. The film “Better Luck tomorrow” released back in 2003 is still the reference point for a wide release Asian American film.
Asian Americans Struggle In Film Industry
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If you’re in Los Angeles, be sure to get tickets for Kollaboration Acoustic 5. This event differentiates itself from other shows in the Kollaboration Movement by focusing on artists that perform utilizing only their “acoustic” assets, such as vocals and various non-electrical instruments. For the talent show portion of this year’s production, 9 talented acts were selected through an intense and competitive round of auditions back in March. The selected artists range from veteran performers who have already established sizable internet and regional followings, to newer artists looking to utilize Kollaboration Acoustic 5 as a springboard to introduce their talents to a brand new fan base. These selected artists will perform on stage for the audience and a panel of celebrity judges for the chance to win first prize and $1,000 in prize money. This year’s competitors are: Alexa Yoshimoto (Singer-Songwriter), Chrizle Reyes (Singer-Songwriter), Ensemble Memo (Symphonic Group), Jason Yano (Singer-Songwriter), Lindsey Yung (Singer-Songwriter), The Mood Junkies (Acoustic Trio), Nessa Rica (Singer-Songwriter), Teesa (Singer-Songwriter), and Tranley (Singer-Songwriter).
Kollaboration Acoustic 5 will also feature a special comedy performance by comedian KT Tatara, who will bring his original brand of brutally honest and logic-based comedy to the show. Based in Los Angeles, KT frequently performs in many of Southern California’s top comedy clubs and has made appearances on shows such as Comedy Central’s Live at the Gotham and Showtime’s Live Nude Comedy. As an actor, he has also appeared in recurring roles on ABC Family’s Greek and Showtime’s Californication.
Headlining this amazing showcase of talent is Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter and Blue Note recording artist, Priscilla Ahn. Since moving to Los Angeles from her home in Pennsylvania to pursue her songwriting dreams, Ms. Ahn has built herself an extraordinary career as a musician. From starting out playing open mics and waitressing to get by, she has gone on to tour with artists like Amos Lee and Willie Nelson, play in venues across the globe, and have her music featured on movies like Disturbia, as well as television series like Grey’s Anatomy. With the recent release of her second full-length studio album When You Grow Up, 2011 is looking to be another milestone year for Ms. Ahn.
To get more information and ticket information, go here.
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New Soul by Kollaboration Acoustic 5 Performers
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As the Khmer Rouge once again attracts international attention, the world premiere play “Extraordinary Chambers” gets to the heart of the headlines. It’s a thrilling drama about the consequences of one couple’s seemingly innocuous business trip to Cambodia, will include Marin Hinkle (Two and a Half Men) and Mather Zickel (Rachel Getting Married) as Mara and Carter, the couple at the center of the story. Directed by Pam MacKinnon, the cast also features Greg Watanabe as Sopoan, the couple’s guide through the unfamiliar territory, as well as Francois Chau (LOST) and Kimiko Gelman, who play the roles of a high-powered Cambodian business man and his wife, respectively. As business deals unravel and personal negotiations brim with political consequences, the couple must decide if the salvation of one life is worth sacrificing the justice of many. Extraordinary Chambers will open in the Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles on June 1, 2011.
Preview Performances: Tuesday, May 24 – Tuesday, May 31
Opening Night: Wednesday, June 1
Closing Night: Sunday, July 3
For tickets and additional information, go here.
Extraordinary Chambers Trailer
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Greg Watanabe on what drew him to the play
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Francois Chau talks about getting into acting and his particular role
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Singer AJ Rafael previewed another track “Emma Watson” off his upcoming Red Roses album. He wrote the song about actress Emma Watson, who’s best know for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films. Here’s more from AJ Rafael about the song:
a song i wrote about a celebrity crush. i chose to debut this one because the energy of this track sets the vibe for the whole album. we (Jesse Barrera and my band) are really proud of the work and we hope you are too!
His Red Roses album drops on June 7. 2011 with songs like We Could Happen , Without You, When We Say, and 500 Days. Also expect to see his album in stores like Target and Bestbuy.
Emma Watson by AJ Rafael
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Lyrics to Emma Watson by AJ Rafael
you are a star
i’m just a nobody
you’re not just a girl
you are a somebody
and i wanna be
that someone for you
you cast your spells
i watch in the movies
can i pick you up
at 7 o’ clock please
cuz i wanna be
that someone for you
and i know
it’s hard for you to see
just a normal guy like me
but be just what you need
but if you would notice me
i’ll give you everything
that you are missing can i be the ordinary guy
for you
so take a good look at me
i’ll show you everything
cuz you showed me magic
can i be the ordinary guy for you
so can i be
can i be your secret
give me your heart
i promise to keep it
cuz i wanna be that someone for you
The cast of Glee headed to New York in the season 2 finale (episode 22) to compete in the Nationals entitled “New York”. (note: spoilers begin here.) The rivalry between Rachel (Lea Michele) and Sunshine Corazon (Charice) rears its ugly head again. In the ladies room, Rachel runs into an upchucking Sunshine Corazon, who reveals that her nerves are weighing on her: singing used to relax her, but the pressures of performing in Vocal Adrenaline have changed all that. Rachel refuses to believe her, anticipating a psyche-out, but Sunshine wants to know why Rachel hates her so much – she’d heard that New Directions welcomed outcasts, but Rachel was the only one who didn’t make her feel safe there. Sunshine plans to flee to the Philippines Embassy and revoke her passport, believing it’s her only chance to escape Vocal Adrenaline.
Rachel admits that she hated Sunshine because she was good, and she urges her to stay in the competition, promising to support her from the audience when she gets nervous. Vocal Adrenaline takes the Nationals stage and, after a thumbs up from Rachel, Sunshine leads her show choir in the original song “As Long As You’re There,” drawing a standing ovation from the audience.
You can get the song on 
and pick up Glee season 2 episode 22 (finale) on
Previously, Charice made a couple other appearances on Glee Season 2 including episode 1 where she sang a duet with Lea Michele and episode 17 where she sang All by Myself.
As Long As You’re There by Charice on Glee
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As Long As You’re There by Charice from Glee
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Lyrics to As Long As You’re There by Charice from Glee
Hmm
Mmm
All my life
I’ve waited for the right
Moment to let you know
I don’t wanna let you go oh
But now I’ve realized
There’s just no perfect time
To confess how I feel
This much I know is real
So I refuse to
Waste one more second without you
Knowing my heart
Baby cause I don’t
Need anything else but your love
Nothing but you means a thing to me
I’m incomplete
When you’re not there
Holding me, touching me, I swear
All of the rest could just disappear
And I wouldn’t even care
As long as you’re there
Take these words
Don’t let them go unheard
This is me reaching out
I hope you can hear it now
Cause baby my heart’s at stake
Take it
It’s yours to break
I’d rather try and lose
Than keep this love from you
Yeaah
So I refuse to
Waste one more second
Without you
Knowing my heart
Baby cause I don’t
Need anything else but your love
Nothing but you means a thing to me
I’m incomplete
When you’re not there
Holding me touching me I swear
All of the rest could just disappear
And I wouldn’t even care
As long as you’re there
Each day and night
That I’ve kept this a secret
It’d killed me
It’s time
To share what I feel inside
Sunshine with Vocal Adrenaline:
I don’t
Need anything else but your love
Nothing but you means a thing to me
I’m incomplete
When you’re not there
Holding me touching me I swear
All of the rest could just disappear
And I wouldn’t even care
As long as you’re there
(Vocal Adrenaline: As long as you’re there)
As long as you’re there