Things You Should Really Do This Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day is around the corner and people everywhere are rejoicing. Why? We get a three-day weekend. Now that you have some time, how about spending your weekend doing the things you always put off? Admit it, you have a giant list of things that you never seem to find time for. Here's what we have in mind: 1. Work Out. Every January, gyms are filled with people motivated to begin their new years resolution. By May, this motivation has usually died.
Editor’s Diary: Cannes Film Festival 2013, Day 4
Diary from Cannes 2013: Day 4 May 19, 2013: The sun came out on Sunday, and so did... every single Asian film that I wanted to see. What I got used to very quickly as a first time Cannes attendee (with a low-priority press badge) is that every single day, I'd look through the list of hundreds of press screenings, competition screenings, and market screenings; plan my day in at least three different formations amidst much confusion and indecision; and then when I finally decided on my schedule, at least a third of it would fall through for some reason or another (screening full, interview...
Roll Models: Cars, Modeling, and Go-Go Dancers Galore
A new reality show, Roll Models, is coming your way. From the producers of K-TOWN, this show takes a deeper look into the Asian American youth culture of Southern California. In particular, Roll Models focuses on the world of import cars, modeling, and go-go dancers. The show will feature well-known import models such as Nikita Esco, Michelle Yee, Gina Darling, Beckie Joon, Danielle Lo and Melyssa Grace. We are told to expect a lot of drama from these strong-willed girls who are not afraid to get in your face. Already, the show has gathered quite the buzz and people have been more than...
The Daily SHAG | The Hangover Part III’s Peter Jae
The release of The Hangover Part III couldn't have come at a better time. We're due for another Daily SHAG (Smoking Hot Asian Guy) and who better than The Hangover's Peter Jae (you may remember him from one of our favorite series K-Town Cowboys!), who worked as a stuntman for the film. Peter is also currently working on stunts for the upcoming Michael Mann film, Cyber, starring Chris Hemsworth, Viola Davis, Tang Wei, and Wang Lee Hom. If you happen to be a fan of abs, you're in for a treat! Click on for more pics:
Creepy Technology: Human Doll Cloning
Technology has come quite a long way. Just ten years ago, texting was not a main form of communication, we had to actually remember phone numbers, and we went to the library to get information. Now, we live in a society of smart phones, gps systems, and social media. But apparently, we're not stopping there. Trying to make its way to the top of innovative technology is the process of doll cloning. Said to be perfect for the "tech-savvy ego-fetishist" individual, Japan's Clone Factory specializes in 3-D printing of human faces. For the price of $1300, you can now place your face onto a doll's...
World’s Most Powerful Asian Women: 21 Top Forbes’ Annual Power List
This week, Forbes Magazine published their list of The World's 100 Most Powerful Women 2013, their annual list of the impactful women from seven categories: billionaires, business, lifestyle (including entertainment and fashion), media, nonprofits and NGOs, politics and technology. The list was determined using three metrics: money, media presence and impact (please go here for a more in-depth explanation of their methodology). This year, 21 Asian women (2 are Asian American) are featured on the list, with mainly businesswomen and politicians ranking on the list, marking a very strong...
10 Signs That Your Relationship is An Asian Drama
Complicated love triangles, near-death experiences, and endless tears? If this sounds familiar, your relationship may just be liken to some of our favorite Asian Dramas. Check the signs below: 1. You receive piggyback rides. This is often when you're too drunk to walk, but not too drunk to divulge some of your deepest secrets.
H&M just announced the eight finalists for their 2013 Design Award. The award supports emerging European talent by funding and collaborating with one design student chosen from 19 fashion academies in European countries.
The finalists include Denmark’s Mark Tan and Belgium’s Minju Kim. Check out their collections below:
Mark Tan’s “BoohBloom” Collection
Thanks to the efforts of the online group 18 Million Rising, the smartphone app “Make me Asian” was removed from Google Play today.The app allowed its users to turn their faces into stereotypical Asian caricatures. Believing that this app perpetuated negative and offensive stereotypes, 18 Million Rising started a twitter campaign aimed at Google to remove the app. Their efforts were joined by Peter Chin, a pastor in DC, who started a petition on Change.org.
Read more about their successful story here.
Hope you’re feeling this week’s jam featuring San Francisco-based singer-songwriter Thao Nguyen and the Get Down Stay Down.
Thao Nguyen.
Today’s SHAG (Smoking Hot Asian Guy): Lee Min-ho. We’re seeing stars this month.
Lee Min-ho for KoreAm Journal (January 2013)
Get the latest issue of KoreAm Journal with the gorgeous cover boy Lee Min-ho here.
Vogue recently did a spread honoring the first respondents of Hurricane Sandy (including the various divisions of the NYPD and NYFD). Of course, in Vogue-like fashion – the shoot was well, quite fashionable. This shoot featured Asian models Liu Wen and Chanel Iman. What did you think of how Vogue chose to honor these heroes?
From left: On Kasia Struss: Ralph Lauren Collection dress. On Chanel Iman: Vera Wang Bride chiffon dress. On Karlie Kloss: Donna Karan New York silk dress. Courtesy of Vogue.com
We’re one day behind! To make up for this egregious mistake, we’ve added two noteworthy photos from the previous day.
1. Steve Aoki (@steveaoki) catches crazy air as he runs away from dinosaurs.
2. Psy (@psy_oppa) meets the greatest saxophone player in the world, none other the 42nd President of the United States, Bill Clinton.
3. Danny (@wiredrebels) from IAMMEDIC (@iammedic) reminds us that it’s always nice to receive gifts no matter what season.
4. Joseph Vincent (@josephvincent12) shows his fans the best way to enjoy tree swings.
5. Congratulations to Super Junior who won the highest award from the Golden Disc Awards third time in a row. Photo from no other than Super Junior member Donghae (@donghae861015).
Ellen Wong stars as “Mouse” in The Carrie Diaries.
Tonight is the night – it’s the premiere of The Carrie Diaries! The show serves at the prequel to Sex and the City, following Carrie Bradshaw in her senior year of high school. Ellen Wong portrays Jill Thompson (aka “The Mouse”), one of Carrie’s best friends in the show.
Wong also appears in our Winter ’12-13 issue – which you can order now!
Check out the show tonight on the CW (check your local listings).
Trailer:
Check out the lookbook for Prabal Gurung’s capsule collection for Target, which launches February 10th. Tell us what you think!
Prabal Gurung for Target – swoon!
Lee Hye Jung for Harpers Bazaar Korea (January 2013).
The colors, the prints! Check out this over the top editorial, “Grandma, What are You Doing?” featuring model Lee Hye Jung, photographed by Choi Yong Bin.
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