November 2009
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Moon Bloodgood's Topless Scene in Terminator is...
Moon Bloodgood’s previously deleted topless scene in the PG-13 theater released version of Terminator: Salvation will be included in the R-rated DVD version. The DVD will be available tomorrow, Tuesday, December 1.
The director McG (yep-that’s really his name as it’s listed on IMDB…kinda like McLovin but not as funny) reveals that 40 minutes of previously excluded...
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New twists at the 83rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving...
Performers Jay Sean will be performing his top single, Down, atop a float in the parade today! Sean is the first solo act of Asian origin to top the Billboard 100 charts. His album, All or Nothing, had its American release Monday, November 23rd. The Rockettes will be performing as they have every year since 1957. Lookout for the Asian rockette (Note that the first Asian American Rockette...
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More of Christina Yang's back-handed comments on...
The documentary is on the Grey’s Anatomy characters…so it’s behind the scenes of Seattle Grace Hospital (oooh just noticed the branding on “Grace” and “Grey” … what can I say … sometimes I rhyme slow … slow on the uptake yo)
Anyhoo…webisodes & “documentary” are now available. Click it.
BTW… Love or Hate or...
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WatchThe Pixies on Jimmy Fallon 11/24
performing “Debaser” (above) and “Hey” (below) - two of my faves - the latter was the one that got me hooked in 1990…checked in and never left Incredible range in the types of music, song, and lyrics. How they play is different yet fuckin SLAMMIN - every. single. time. Watching & hearing this performance is making me seriously...
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Ninja Assassin hits theaters today!!! Nov 25
The Ninja is portrayed by Korean pop idol and Steven Colbert dance rival, Rain. Official Trailer
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SPOILER ALERT: The Pixies were AWESOME
I’m still reminiscing…I’ve been listening to The Pixies since 1990 and last night was only my 2nd time seeing them live. Each and every one of them sounded phenomenal and as a whole, it was fantastic. I had to keep reminding myself not to belt out the lyrics, so I could hear and experience the performance. Trying to contain myself during “Debaser”, “Gouge...
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Reminder: The Pixies @ 9pm tonight Hammerstein...
Finally back in NYC! Doolittle’s 20th Anniversary! November 23-25 (8pm & 1am shows on 11/25)
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WatchEfren Peñaflorida
CNN November 22, 2009—
Efren Peñaflorida, who started a “pushcart classroom” in the Philippines to bring education to poor children as an alternative to gang membership, has been named the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year.
CNN’s Anderson Cooper revealed Peñaflorida’s selection at the conclusion of the third-annual “CNN Heroes: An All-Star...
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John Cho is one of People Mag's Sexiest Men Alive... →
Posted Nov 18, People.com: He’s gone from stoner hero in the Harold and Kumar movies to hot FBI agent in FlashForward – a role that comes with a sexy walk “if you’re carrying a real gun. When it’s on your hip, you lead differently; your hands go to different places,” says Cho, 37.
More on John Cho: Short bio (and another cute pic) On his hit TV show FlashForward
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Mayweather gives GBP promotions the green light to... →
whythekoonessry:
(via raphaelrodriguez)
:OOOOO!!!! it’s happening guys!!!
[via] Keywords: Pacquiao Mayweather fight, pacquiao mayweather talks
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Awesome Pics of Pacquiao v. Cotto!
[via] [via] Filipino singing group, LA DIVA, was hand-picked by Manny Pacquiao to sing the Philippine National Anthem Lupang Hinirang. They did a beautiful job, by the way. So delicious to hear and speak Tagalog. (Note that the flag shown at the end of the anthem was the Puerto Rican flag. The Philippine flag was shown during the anthem, in digital format.)
American Idol 9th place...
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Jimmy Choo for H&M SOLD OUT in NYC!
People were camped outside H&Ms in five NYC locations starting at 9pm Friday the 13th for a chance at one of 160 wristbands that would allow 10 minutes in the shoe area and two hours of shoes, bags, and accessories shopping before the rest of the world would have access to the Jimmy Choo for H&M line Saturday morning. Though only one bag, accessory, and pair of shoes were allowed per...
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Jimmy Choo clothes, shoes & accessories at H&M...
Saturday, November 14
Jimmy Choo’s significantly more affordable men & women’s line for H&M became available in 200 stores today. The line sold out within an hour and a half in Toronto and NYC. See some of my faves from the collection below. More here.
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Metallica at Madison Square Garden tonight! Nov 14
How is Metallica Asian? Guitarist Kirk Hammet (2nd from left below) is part Asian. Check it out. Link to tickets here, tour dates below.
Metallica - 2009 Tour Dates September 14 Nashville, TN Sommet Center * September 15 Cincinnati, OH US Bank Arena * September 17 Indianapolis, IN Conseco Fieldhouse ** September 19 Montreal, QC Bell Centre * September 28 San Antonio, TX...
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2 hours of Summer Glau on Dollhouse!!!
Summer Glau will star as Bennet Halverson, a genius programmer who has a mysterious past connection with Eliza Dushku’s Echo, in the December 4th, two-part return episodes of Dollhouse on Fox 9pm/ET. Episodes: “The Public Eye” (Part 1 of 2) and “The Left Hand” (Part 2 of 2). [via] Whedon’s just gettin started…the rest of the 8 remaining episodes of the...
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'Dollhouse' Cancelled!
Stay tuned for eight (8) more shows! Awesome begins again Dec 4th … Guess who’s coming to the House?
(Click at bottom to find out …) See creator’s comments: Whedonesque
Really?!? FOX - what’s up? First it was Firefly (that cancellation was heartbreaking!), then Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles, and now this… Wed Nov 11, from The Hollywood Reporter:...
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Eastwick Cancelled!
Seven (7) more episodes to air starting Nov 25th.
JustJared: After drawing in fewer than 5 million viewers per night, ABC will not be ordering more episodes of the supernatural comedy Eastwick.
The show, which stars Rebecca Romijn, Lindsay Price, and Jaime Ray Newman, was modeled after the hit 1987 movie and book by John Updike, The Witches of Eastwick.
Eastwick will finish production on 13...
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Four questions with The Pixies, Backstage at Conan...
See The Pixies answer four questions backstage at The Tonight Show Friday, November 6th
Thanks to Joey Santiago’s tweet for this link! Keywords: The pixies backstage at Conan, Pixies backstage on the tonight show, pixies interview video, heavy fog fluid
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Johnny Damon, Hideki Matsui and Chan Ho park are...
NEW YORK (AP)—World Series MVP Hideki Matsui became a free agent Monday along with New York Yankees teammate Johnny Damon and Phillies relief pitcher Chan Ho Park. [See complete list of free agents as of Monday, November 9th.]
Matsui and Damon both said after the Yankees’ six-game victory over Philadelphia last week that they would like to stay with New York. The Yankees said it was too early...
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Disney Pixar's Up is released on DVD & Blu Ray...
Available on Amazon. Click here for more on the story behind how Up’s endearing boy scout, Russel, is Asian American.
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Showtime Showcases Margaret Cho's Latest Funny,...
Returning to her stand-up roots, the Korean-American comedienne’s latest special examines the texture of beauty and the importance society has placed on appearance. “I want everyone to feel beautiful and I want to do it with laughter,” Cho says. “Why not feel good about ourselves?” [via] airs Monday, November 9 @ 11pm/ET [via] Keywords: 11/9/09 Margaret Cho...
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Page Turner: The Asian American Literary Festival November 13-14
…and I quote… The Asian American Writers’ Workshop presents PAGE TURNER: The Asian American Literary Festival Friday & Saturday, Nov. 13-14, 2009 Join the Workshop for PAGE TURNER, a two-day literary palooza that’ll bring together more than thirty writers, including Jhumpa Lahiri, Michael Ondaatje,...
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My most important take away on Amerie interview:... →
Enjoy pics from the shoot below. Also: How is Amerie Asian? Keywords: Amerie video, Amerie inspiration, Amerie Style, Amerie fashion
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Pacquiao v. Cotto - Nov 14 HBO 9pm/ET
WBO championship
Trailer(s) for Pacquiao vs. Cotto: The Buzz (and more) Manny the “Pac-Man” Pacquiao is currently the IBO Light Welterweight champion and goes up a weight class to Welterweight to challenge the class champion, Miguel Cotto, of Puerto Rico. Sunday, November 8 NYTimes article on Manny Pacquiao.
Pacquiao is THE first Filipino and Asian to win 5 world titles in 5...
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Song Jay Z performed to close yesterday's Yankee... →
Empire State of Mind
Pretty Dope y’all … I especially like the Alicia Keys feature … Keys was not in attendance yesterday, so brilliant Bridget Kelly performed instead … not bad at all, girl “New York…Concrete Jungle where dreams are made of…there’s nothing you can’t do…now you’re in New York…these streets will make you...
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Pixies on The Tonight Show with Conan Friday, Nov...
Kickin’ off their sold out US tour for the 20th Anniversary of Doolittle …
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THE PIXIES will ROCK Tonight on Conan
The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien will host The Pixies Friday, Nov 6 @ 11:35pm on NBC Filipino guitarist and co-founder alert, Joey Santiago, (2nd from left below) [via] L to R: David Lovering (drums), Joey Santiago, Kim Deal (guitar, also of the Breeders), Black Francis (remixed his stage name to Frank Black for his solo albums; guitar, lead vocals, co-founder) The Pixies kicked off...
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Yankees on Letterman After the Win: Jeter,...
Members of the Yankees baseball team join David Letterman on The Late Show last night, Thursday, November 5th. Jeter, Pettite, Posada talk about the win, Jeter’s dating life, how long they have in baseball, and more…World Series MVP Hideki Matsui also walks on with trophy… Can’t get enough? Scroll down or click for my fave (awesome) pics of the Yankees win and the Four...
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Videos: Yankees get Keys to the City Girardi &... →
Pics from the Yankees parade in the Canyon of Heroes @ 11am today 10x ring World Series winner and former Yankee catcher & manager, Yogi Berra Starting Pitcher, Andy Pettitte Homage to #55 Godzilla and World Series MVP Hideki Matsui Yankee fans! A-Rod Mariano “MO” Rivera
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Yankees Ticker Tape parade & the Keys to the City!
Today’s ticker tape parade to honor the New York Yankees’ 2009 World Series win on Wednesday November 4th will start at 11am along the Canyon of Heroes up Broadway. The Mayor will give the New York Yankees the keys to the city in a ceremony at City Hall Plaza after the parade. The last parade held in NYC was for the Giants’ Superbowl win in 2005; the last held for the Yankees...
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Manny Pacquaio is AWESOME on Jimmy Kimmel (Tues...
I really don’t know how you could not LOVE Manny… seems so nice and down to earth … even if he does tote a 30-person entourage … Jimmy Kimmel is respectful, funny, and helps Pacquiao along with his English … Manny laughs a lot and is supported by the fans in the audience … I love him even more for singing : ) Had a smile on my face the whole time I was...
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Yoko Ono and Sean Lennon to perform on Jimmy...
The widow and son of the late Beatle, John Lennon, are scheduled to perform tonight, Thursday, November 5th on NBC’s Late Night With Jimmy Fallon @ 12:35am/ET. The iconic duo will be promoting Yoko Ono/Plastic Ono Band’s CD Between My Head and the Sky, originally released in late September 2009. Sean Lennon, who produced the album, also serves as the Band’s leader. [via] It...
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2009 World Series: YANKEES WIN!!!!!!!
[via] Mariano Rivera holds the trophy, Robinson Cano, Nick Swisher November 4, 2009 - Yankees win over the Phillies 7-3 in Game 6 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium … and for driving 6 of the 7 RBI’s…
Hideki Matsui is the World Series MVP! Asian ROCKS America indeed!!!!
[via] Matsui is the first Japanese-born player and official Designated Hitter in a World Series to ROCK...
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Yankees v. Phillies TONIGHT! GAME 6 could be THE...
Yankees lead 3 games to 2 over the Phillies it’s at HOME at Yankee Stadium See it on Fox @ 7:30pm/ET UPDATE as of November 4, 2009 5:12 pm - Victorino in the lineup tonight Shane Victorino, whose right index finger was badly bruised when he was hit by an A.J. Burnett pitch the other day, is starting and playing center field for Philadelphia in Game 6 of the World Series tonight.
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Tuesday, Nov 3rd-GLEE cast at Border's, NYC Time...
Korean American, Jenna Ushkowitz (in purple below), & cast signed autographs at Border’s in NYC’s Time Warner Center, Columbus Circle yesterday. The Glee cast toured malls in NJ & NY Nov 2-3 to promote its newly released album of songs featured in the show. They will be in Los Angeles, CA Nov 7th (more info). More pics and posts on Glee & cast. [via] Keywords: Glee...
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Results from Nov 3rd Election-Asian American... →
John C. Liu elected to NYC Comptroller!
He is the FIRST Asian American elected to citywide office in New York. Quick facts on what makes John C. Liu a ROCKSTAR
From the Asian Pacific Americans for Progress website …
Nov 3 UPDATES at 12:26 [am] EST - So far it looks like the Asian American winners tonight are New York City Comptroller John Liu, New York City Councilmembers...
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Mixed Asian Miranda Kerr is postmodern pinup sexy ... →
More of Miranda from the Willy Vanderperre photo shoot styled by Olivier Rizzio. [ V Magazine.] Kerr will next appear in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show airing on CBS, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 10PM/ET. Also see candids from Monday’s (Oct 26) Victoria’s Secret photo shoot in St. Barth’s. Is Miranda really part Asian? Check out her short bio.