Spokenword artist Bao Phi continues the trilogy of pieces about Jeremy Lin. Using sports analogies, he illustrates the visibility that Jeremy Lin gained himself as well as given to Asian Americans. He also dives deeper into Asian American issues even as Jeremy Lin was rising in the spotlight during Linsanity. In the face of all the negativity and hater, Lin played on and so should you. You can be anything that no one thinks you can be. From obscurity to global phenomenon, you never know what lies in your future.
ARTIST STATEMENT: This poem and video was originally conceptualized at the height of Linsanity as one in a trilogy — the first, “Lin. Sanity” by Giles Li and Ash Hsie, was posted last week. “467” alludes to the rank Jeremy Lin had in the NBA prior to Linsanity. When Jeremy Lin went down with an injury, the whole plan was put indefinitely on hold. The recent (and baffling) vitriol that sports media outlets have thrown Jeremy Lin’s way escalated the timeline. Thank you to all involved in making this video, and keep an eye out for another video in the trilogy
In “Childhood Bully”, Just Kidding Films tackles the topic of bullies. Everyone’s been bullied in some form or another at least once in their life. Revenge is never the answer, it only perpetuates the violence. Learn from this special lesson from Just Kidding Films.
Singer Thao Trang dropped her latest music video “Party All Night”. In the video, she prepares for a party at night by going shopping for clothes and getting her makeup done. Then it’s off to the clubs to meet up with her friends. Not only does she sing in the video, but she also some off some of her dance moves. Put your hands up and party all night.
Verse 1:
The weekend’s here clock is tickin I just wanna have some fun.
I’m a tell ya where to go!!!Party night has just begun.
Everybody is getting ready to have some fun fun, party all night long.
Jump in the ride we gone slide take the vibe into the night
Do it live on a mission aint no stopping us that’s right
Passing the line no wasting time cuz I’m V.I.P
Party people follow me
Chorus:
Party all night, party with me, put your hands up in the air and feel free.
I waited all week to have some fun, to party all night long.
Party all night, party with me, put your hands up in the air and feel free.
I waited all week to have some fun, to party all night long.
Verse 2:
Bodies dancing music’s pumpin I just wanna lose control
I don’t care about the time I’m havin’ fun and letting go
All you people on the floor you know it’s all about the
Boom boom boom…boom boom boom
DJ keep it goin we don’t want to go home
Cuz the music that you’re spinnin’ got us locked in a zone
All connected by the beat can’t help but move our feet
Party people follow me
Chosen by judges Russell Simmons, Marci Phillips, Teddy Zee, Eric Lin, Brian Yang, Michelle Krusiec, and James Kyson Lee, the top ten 2012 72 Hour Shootout winners were selected. The theme for this year’s competition was “THIS IS ONLY A TEST”. Here’s the list of winners:
1 ) RiLL – Distance
2 ) Jong-IL – Maybe Baby*
3 ) ROMIX Productions – Doggie Style*
4 ) ColorTV – The Buy
5 ) Zen Station – The Test
6 ) OZ – BC
7 ) T.C.B.Y. – Jacob
8 ) Fluffy Bunny – Dealbreakers
9 ) Mintcheerios – Early Adopter
10 ) Spring Street Pictures – Evaluation
Additionally, here’s the category winners:
BEST ACTOR: Billy Zhang in ROMIX’s Doggie Style
BEST ACTRESS: Mallory Wu in ZEN STATION’s The Test
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: RiLL, Distance
BEST DIRECTOR: OZ, BC
BEST SCREENWRITING: COLOR TV, The Buy
MOST ORIGINAL: DAYSIDE PRODUCTIONS, Fight for Love Game Show
BEST EDITING: RiLL, Distance
Watch some of the shorts from the 2012 72 Hour Shootout Winners including RiLL – Distance, ROMIX Productions – Doggie Style, Jong-IL – Maybe Baby, Spring Street Pictures – Evaluation, and Dayside Productions – Fight for Love Game Show
Bobby Lee stars in NBC’s new comedy series “Animal Practice” as Dr. Yamamoto, an offbeat veterinarian who is devoted to his practice, but equally devoted to gambling and partying with the rest of the staff. Here’s more about the show:
“Animal Practice” is a new comedy centering on Dr. George Coleman (Justin Kirk, “Weeds,” “Angels in America”), a top veterinarian with an impressive list of famous animal patients at the Crane Animal Hospital – a bustling New York City veterinary practice where it often seems as if the patients are running the place. Despite his unorthodox style, George has an undeniable gift with animals of all kinds – except the human kind. Much to his chagrin, George recently learned that his ex-girlfriend, Dorothy Crane (JoAnna Garcia Swisher, “Better with You”), has inherited the family business and is now George’s boss. Whip-smart and ambitious, Dorothy shakes up the hospital as she brings order to the chaos and butts heads with George’s animal-friendly administration.
Tyler Labine (“Reaper,” “Sons of Tucson”) plays Dr. Doug Jackson, a vet who’s great with animals, but hapless in matters of the heart; Bobby Lee (“Harold & Kumar”) stars as Dr. Yamamoto; Kym Whitley (“We Bought a Zoo”) stars as Juanita; and newcomer Betsy Sodaro (“The Nick Show Kroll”) stars as Nurse Angela. Dr. Rizzo, the resident capuchin monkey at Crane Animal Hospital and George’s closest companion is played by Crystal (“The Hangover II,” NBC’s “Community”).
Animal Practice Promo Trailer
Turtle Racing on Animal Practice
More about Bobby Lee
A native of San Diego, California, Lee was expected to follow in his father’s footsteps, running the family clothing store. After stints in a local rock band and at the local community college, he was spotted by Frank Burns, the legendary manager of La Jolla’s Comedy Store.
In 1995, Pauly Shore saw Lee onstage and asked the young comedian to open for him in Las Vegas. It was at that point that Lee met Shore’s mother, the celebrated owner of the Comedy Store, Mitzi Shore. Lee became a regular at the club, and also went on the road with the comic Carlos Mencia.
Lee went on to gain success from there, including landing a cast role on “MADtv.” Joining the show in 1999, Lee quickly became an audience favorite on the long-running sketch show, which in total aired for 14 seasons. Lee became known for his unique brand of painâ€inducing, physical humor. He created such memorable original characters as the comically confused film critic Johnny Gan, the world’s worst interpreter Bae Sung, and hapless warrior the Blind Kung Fu Master. Audiences have loved his takes on such realâ€world figures as Connie Chung and North Korean President Kim Jong-il, and a memorable take on presidential hopeful John McCain.
Lee’s film credits include “Kickin’ It Old School” and “Killer Pad”; both features will be released later this year. In summer 2004, he appeared in the big screen comedy “Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle.” Lee also appeared in “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Mind of Mencia,” and has performed standâ€up on “Late Friday,” “Premium Blend” and NBC’s “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.”
Steve Aoki‘s brand new interview, “Livin’ with: Steve Aoki,” premiered today as part of the OneBeat Original Series ”Livin’” – which features exclusive live music performances followed by an interview with some of the biggest names in EDM. This video showcases Steve Aoki’s epic summer anthem with an original Aoki interview and captures pure energy from the crowd. In “Livin’,” Aoki discusses touring, performing live and the importance of his audience. “The energy that I get off the people is what drives my sets,” said Aoki. “The dance floor is so important.” With the electrified fans, the crowd-surfing sheet cake, and the giant inflatable raft, “Livin'” is the perfect way to celebrate summer. After the partying, sit down with Steve Aoki for waffles, eggs, and insight into his life.
