Fans of channelAPA.com are no strangers to JR Aquino aka JRA and his original song By Chance (You & I). The singer and YTF member was part of the blind audition for The Voice Season 3, where he sang “Just the Way You Are” by Bruno Mars. During his blind audition, he got 3 of the 4 judges to turn around including CeeLo Green, Christine Aguilera, and Adam Levine. With three judge choosing him, the Alaskan YouTube star had the difficult choice of which team to be on. See which team he joined.
JR Aquino on The Voice Season 3
Backstage interview with JR Aquino on The Voice Season 3
With more than 150 million people on YouTube, PSY takes his dress classy, dance cheesy Gangnam Style to the set of the TODAY show. His music video was shot in 32 locations in 48 hours in Korea. He’s made appearances at a Dodgers game, the VMAs, The Ellen DeGeneres Show with Britney Spears, even inspiring moms to dance. His music is even getting spins on the radio. The stage just keeps on getting bigger for him. This morning in New York City in front of fans, PSY shows his famous horse dance move to the cast of the TODAY show including Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker, Natalie Morales, and “Meet the Press” anchor David Gregory. Watch his performance and interviews. The crowd knows his lyrics to his song as they sing along with PSY. Stay noble in day, and go crazy at night.
PSY teaches the TODAY show how to dance Gangnam Style
Stuntman Steven Ho returns to teach another class on Late Night with Conan O’Brien. In the episode, he shows Conan some self defense techniques that work against guns and knives. For guns, either scurry out if you’re far from the assailant or if you’re in the critical zone, distract the gunman and knock the gun away. For knives, use your surroundings, keep a distance, make lateral movements, isolate the weapon to disarm. With the training complete, Steven puts Conan the very dangerous location of public restrooms. With one entrance/exit, no cameras, no witnesses, walls that are thick, and you’re usually caught with your pants down, public restrooms aren’t as safe as you think. Is Conan prepared for what’s coming?
In NBC’s new comedy series “Go On,” Suzy Nakamura stars as Yolanda, a sycophant to support group leader, Lauren (Laura Benanti). With her tightly-wound demeanor, Yolanda is a stellar doctor and an easy target within the group. Here’s more about “Go On”:
When the going gets tough, it’s time to get laughing. Sports radio talk show host Ryan King (Matthew Perry) has just been through hell, so his plan? Get back to work and get on with his life. Unfortunately, his boss has another idea: join a support group before getting back on the air.
Now, in the last place he ever thought he’d be, surrounded by an oddball cast of characters each with their own issues, the charming but cocky Ryan is in more trouble than ever. He’s never been accused of being a team player.
So, it’s a big surprise when Ryan’s lack of interest in everyone’s sob stories – and total dismissal in his own, proves to be just what this group needs to deal with their stuff. Could it be this eccentric bunch really will help him get on with his life? Now, that’s funny.
“Go On” premieres today September 11, 2012 at 9/8c PM on NBC.
Suzy Nakamura talks Yolanda on Go On
More about Suzy Nakamura
Born and raised in Chicago, Suzy Nakamura began her career in the touring company of The Second City, and later opened the first two shows at The Second City Detroit. After moving to Los Angeles, she began guest starring on television, eventually landing recurring roles on “The West Wing” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” Nakamura has appeared in over 100 television episodes. Recent guest star credits include “In Plain Sight,” “How I Met Your Mother,” “Castle” and “Bones,” as well as recurring roles on “Modern Family” and “Men of a Certain Age.” Her film credits include the notable independents “Timecode,” Sundance Special Jury Prize winner “Treasure Island” and “Harmony and Me.” She can be seen in the upcoming film “Free Samples” and Judd Apatow’s “This Is 40.” In her spare time, she makes regular appearances in various improvisational and sketch comedy shows around Los Angeles.
At channelAPA.com, we’ve been rooting for Christine Ha since the beginning. She’s the first ever blind cook on MasterChef. Last night, the top two finalists (Christine Ha and John Marks) competed for the title of MasterChef Season 3. They had one last chance to prove to the judges that they have the passion, skill and drive worthy of the top honors. In their final challenge, the two home cooks conceptualized and prepared the most important three-course meal of their lives. Sticking with Asian style recipes, Ha delivered a three-course meal that included a Thai papaya salad with crab and vegetables (vibrant salad wowed the judges with its balance of crisp green papaya, sweet lump crabmeat and a tangy dressing), braised pork belly with rice and egg (sophisticated and impressive entrée served with pickled shallots, steamed rice and sautéed kale with mushrooms), and coconut-lime sorbet with ginger tuile. Meanwhile, Marks created butter poached lobster on sweet corn grits with pureed sweet potato, rack of lamb with green curry sauce, spring peas and carrots, and bacon crusted pecan pie with vanilla cinnamon ice cream. While each chef had both pluses and minuses to their dishes. Ultimately, Christine Ha got the top prize walking away with a cook book deal and the $250,000 grand prize.
She took time off from completing her Master’s of Fine Arts in writing at the University of Houston, which is one of the top ranked programs for writing in the country, to compete on Master Chef. You can expect a stunning cookbook With both great writing and delicious food. Christine states, “Food and words are my creative portals, the ways through which I connect with others. When not cooking or eating, I am writing, reading, dreaming.” On twitter, she sent out the message: “Thank you for watching. I’m overwhelmed w/ your love & support. Pleas excuse me as I take a break from social media. I’ll be back soon. xoxo”
update: Christine Ha shares her thoughts on winning Masterchef Season 3 here.
Tonight singer Baiyu will be on CW’s The Next with rapper Nelly. Baiyu will be representing New York as she appears on the show. The program highlights the hottest musical talents in six cities across the United States that are on the verge of stardom. These local and national artists are all celebrities in their own right, but may just need that extra push to make it to the top. With the help of mentor Nelly, watch as Baiyu takes to the stage after 72 hours of intense preparation, and puts on the performance of a lifetime. Nelly will guide Baiyu by immersing himself in the her life. He will go to work with her and socialize with her, all the while preparing them for their big performance. Here’s more from Baiyu:
Hey guys!
I had the exciting chance to be mentored by Grammy winning MC Nelly as one of four finalists representing New York for a show on the CW Network called “The Next”! Nelly and I had 72 hours to get me prepped for the biggest performance I’ve ever had thus far in my career at the Paramount Theater, where I go head to head with the three other contestants.
I’m super nervous yet super excited to see if I go through to represent New York in the next round, and I hope you guys will tune in to cheer me on! For those of you who have known me for a while, you totally understand how hard I’ve been working on putting my music out here, and how much this whole thing means to me, and has meant to me for a really long while.
I feel really blessed that I’m able to share this experience and this night with you, and hope that you’re able to join in on this Thursday night at 9/8c to catch the episode.
