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Spinning across the country, DJ Tina T pauses to plan a DJ camp for teens this summer

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For some, career paths are mapped out in grade school. For others, it’s not until they reach adulthood that they know

“Kindred Spirits”: Unique concept sparks new interpretation of ghosts

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Growing up in the city, Henrietta went through school, got a job, and had a career ahead of her. Yet, she felt that there was a hole in her life, and she set out to find what was missing.

A tragic end for Korean star due to stress

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The constant good news only lasted so long. It has been a mixed month for Asian American celebrities and, unfortunately, it ended in tragedy.

“Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl,” a monster movie already bad before it became racist

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The first three minutes of “Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl” contain more blood than you will see in any other movie this year.

Dancer’s win unfair? Jackie Chan continues box office gold streak

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Let’s check out what’s in store for your favorite Asian American celebrities this summer! Last month (amid some grumblings), pop group Pussycat Dolls’ lead singer Nicole Scherzinger,

The Ventures earn one-of-a-kind recognition from Japan’s Emperor

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Tacoma’s legendary instrumental rock band The Ventures won admission into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008.

Fans wild as Korean rappers from both sides of the ocean make beautiful music

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“I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many camera phones, ever. But that’s what you get when you put a thousand Koreans in one room,” said Jonathan Park,

With a careful and sensitive eye, filmmaker records the ID on film

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Seattle’s Chinatown/International District is a haven for dim sum Sundays, grocery shopping at Uwajimaya, and bubble tea, right? Sure, but documentary filmmaker Andrew Hida

Performers search for fortune, fame … and identity?

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What do David Choi, Ben Chung of Jabawockeez, and Quest Crew have in common? Before they rose to fame, all three started with Kollaboration’s annual talent show.

Baritone David Won overcomes language barrier to pursue his dream as an opera singer

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No matter how lyrics are sung or what language they are sung in, there is one sure thing: baritone David Won is a rising star in the international opera world.