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Margaret Cho to be on Dancing with the Stars

Margaret Cho to be on Dancing with the Stars

Margaret Cho has been named to the cast of Dancing with the Stars Season 11. In the Q&A session, she confesses that she doesn’t have any ballroom dancing experience, but knows some stripper moves. Somehow she’ll fit this into her comedy tour schedule. Margaret has also recently released the comedy album “Cho Dependent” with songs like I’m Sorry and Eat Sh*t and Die. (Order the album now here)

Besides Margaret Cho, the other celebrities heading to the dance floor this season include David Hasselhoff, Florence Henderson, Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino, Brandy, Michael Bolton, Jennifer Grey, Kyle Massey, Bristol Palin, Audrina Patridge, Kurt Warner and Rick Fox. The all-new lineup of stars — including a Grammy Award-winning singer, a Super Bowl MVP quarterback, television’s ultimate mom, an NBA champion, Alaska’s most famous daughter, and the most watched TV star in the world – will battle each week on the dance floor in the sensational two-hour season premiere of “Dancing with the Stars,” MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

All 12 couples will dance for the first time on live national television on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET), with couples either performing the Viennese Waltz or Cha Cha. The couple with the lowest combined judges’ scores and public votes for their performance will be sent home on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET) in the season premiere of “Dancing with the Stars the Results Show.” Music legend Santana and rock band Daughtry are slated to perform.

Margaret Cho to be on Dancing with the Stars

Dancing with the Stars Season 11 contestants Q&A

More about Margaret Cho

One of the most successful stand-up comediennes of today, Margaret Cho’s performances have been seen by millions around the world. Having first performed stand-up in her native San Francisco at the age of 16, Cho’s best-selling tours include the off-Broadway hit/concert film “I’m the One That I Want,” “Notorious C.H.O.,” “Revolution” and “Beautiful.” She is also a regular cast member of the hit Lifetime series “Drop Dead Diva.” Other acting work includes her starring role in the sitcom, “All-American Girl,” “Face/Off” and several guest star appearances, including “Sex and the City” and “Ghost Whisperer.” Cho is also a best-selling author whose work includes the book I’m the One That I Want and a collection of essays entitled I Have Chosen to Stay and Fight. A passionate advocate for equal rights, she has received honors from GLAAD, the National Gay and Lesbian task Force, National Organization for Women, Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund, the Victory Fund and many others. Cho is currently touring with “Cho Dependent,” which features both stand-up and songs from her new music comedy album of the same name.

Mao’s Last Dancer in theaters

Mao’s Last Dancer in theaters

Mao’s Last Dancer isn’t getting mainstream buzz, but it is getting high accolades in the film critics community. The movie has broken out of the film festival circuit and getting a wider release starting this weekend. Here’s more about the film:

From Academy Award nominees Bruce Beresford (director, TENDER MERCIES, DRIVING MISS DAISY), Jane Scott (producer, SHINE) and Jan Sardi (screenwriter, SHINE, THE NOTEBOOK) comes the remarkable true story of ballet dancer Li Cunxin.  MAO’S LAST DANCER stars Chi Cao, a gifted dancer and principal at the Birmingham Royal Ballet making his impressive screen debut as Li.  The cast is rounded out by Bruce Greenwood, Kyle MacLachlan, Joan Chen and Amanda Schull.

Based on Li’s best selling autobiography, MAO’S LAST DANCER
is the epic story of a young poverty stricken boy from China and his inspirational journey to international stardom as a world-class dancer. The story begins when a young Li is taken from his peasant home by the Chinese government and chosen to study ballet in Beijing.  Separated from his family and enduring countless hours of practice, Li struggles to find his place in the new life he has been given.  Gaining confidence from a kind teacher’s encouraging guidance and a chance trip to America, Li finally discovers that his passion has always been dance.  MAO’S LAST DANCER weaves a moving tale about the quest for freedom and the courage it takes to live your own life.  The film poignantly captures the struggles, triumphs and the intoxicating effects of first love and celebrity amid the pain of exile.

The film showcases ballet sequences from acclaimed choreographer Graeme Murphy.  MAO’S LAST DANCER stars Bruce Greenwood (upcoming DINNER FOR SCHMUCKS, STAR TREK, THIRTEEN DAYS), Kyle MacLachlan (upcoming THE SMELL OF SUCCESS, ‘Desperate Housewives’), Joan Chen (LUST, CAUTION, THE LAST EMPEROR,), Amanda Schull (CENTER STAGE, ‘One Tree Hill’) and newcomer Chi Cao as Li Cunxin. 

Get tickets to Mao’s Last Dancer at Fandango or movietickets.com.

Mao’s Last Dancer Clip

Joan Chen on Mao’s Last Dancer

Chi Cao on Mao’s Last Dancer

Vote DKWAN as Youtube Dance Studio winner

Vote DKWAN as Youtube Dance Studio winner

We spotted this on the homepage of YouTube. DKWAN (aka SilkyDKwan) is one of the four finalists in the Dr Pepper Cherry YouTube Dance Studio contest. Now it’s up to you to decide the winner! You can vote once a day from now until August 23rd. The winner gets a trip for two to LA to hang with director Jon M Chu at a jam session with some of the best hip-hop dancers around. And, they’ll have the opportunity to dance in an Ultra Records music video!

Vote DKWAN as Youtube Dance Studio winner

2010 International Secret Agents Concert Full Trailer

International Secret Agents (ISA) 2010 NYCInternational Secret Agents (ISA) 2010 LA

The 2010 International Secret Agents Concerts (ISA) take place in New York and Los Angeles. The ISA LA show has already SOLD OUT, while the ISA NY show almost out! Get your tickets while you still have your chance NYC. Cop your tickets here. Here’s the lineup for the two concerts from coast to coast:

ISA Lineup for New York Aug 28, 2010
Far East Movement (Cherrytree / Interscope Recording Artist, Single “Like A G6″)
Quest Crew (MTV America’s Best Dance Crew Season 3 Champions)
David Garibaldi (Performance Painter, Toured with The Blue Man Group)
David Choi (over 37 Million Youtube Views, Singer/songwriter and producer)
Jennifer Chung (30 million views on YouTube)
Ryan Higa [Host] (most subscribed person on youtube, 2.5 million)
Kevin Wu [Host] (1 million subscribers)
Lydia Paek [Host] (Singer / Quest Crew / Boxchuttaz)
Wong Fu Productions (Cannes Film Fest Filmmakers/Over 30 million views)

ISA Lineup for Los Angeles Sept 5, 2010
Jay Park ft AOM (Korean pop idol, former member of Kpop group 2pm)
Alyssa Bernal (Star Trak / Interscope Recording Artist, 350k subscribers)
AJ Rafael + Friends (200k Subscribers on YouTube)
Poreotics (America’s Best Dance Crew Season 5 Champions)
Ryan Higa [Host]
Kevin Wu [Host]
Lydia Paek [Host]
Wong Fu Productions
Far East Movement

Just like in 2009, International Secret Agents deliver a slick new trailer for the show.

2010 International Secret Agents Concert Full Trailer

Also the top 5 2010 ISA Breakout Performers based on votes are

1. Sam Ock
2. Alex Shiau and Vivian Chen
3. GTFO aka Benjamin Du, Sheng Poon, Vi Viet, & Willie Wang
4. Worldismarble
5. Esna Yoon

The winner will be selected by judges on August 23, 2010.

The LXD – Episode 10

The LXD - Episode 10

This is the final episode of Season 1 of The LXD. We get another new character introduction, Copeland. A mysterious street prophet tells the story of a man named Copeland who has the potential to be great, but struggles with demons. Finally, all the LXD heroes come together to form the League of Extraordinary Dancers. What is in store for them next? Watch The LXD episode 10 entitled “I Seen A Man”.

BTW – Paul Dateh scored the music track on this LXD episode with the violins.

Previous Episodes:
LXD – Episode 1
LXD – Episode 2
LXD – Episode 3
LXD – Episode 4
LXD – Episode 5
LXD – Episode 6
LXD – Episode 7
LXD – Episode 8
LXD – Episode 9

The LXD – Episode 10 (I Seen A Man)

Vote for the 2010 ISA Breakout Performers

Vote for the 2010 ISA Breakout Performer

Votes are being tallied for the 2010 ISA Breakout Performer Contest. With only a few more days before the contest closes, here’s the current breakdown on the top 10 finalists ranked by votes:

1. Sam Ock (he’s got original music & did collabos with dumbfoundead and Kero One)
2. Alex Shiau and Vivian Chen (reminds us of a young Magnetic North)
3. Esna Yoon (she’s done collabos with dumbfoundead and Kero One)
4. Worldismarble (talented singer with over 7k Youtube subscribers)
5. GTFO aka Benjamin Du, Sheng Poon, Vi Viet, & Willie Wang (dance crew with great skills and a sense of humor)
6. Megan Lee (up and coming keep and eye out for her. She was part of the APCF campaign)
7. Marlon Eric Lima (fuses spoken word with bboy skills)
8. Andy Ng (rapper skilled with speed)
9. Evan Lian (he can play instruments and sing)

10. Rachel Park (she’s got a melodic voice with guitar skills)

We’re very shocked that Esna Yoon is ranked so low with Michelle Phan in the video too. Esna Yoon has made a sharp rise in the past few days. The Top two contenders are Sam Ock and the duo of Alex Shiau & Vivian Chen. Best of luck to all the people in contention. Remember views don’t count. Only votes the site here do. Voting ends August 18, 2010.

BTW – don’t forget to get your tickets for International Secret Agents 2010 in LA and NY

Top Ten 2010 ISA Breakout Performers