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Editorial

AAPI Representation in Hollywood


Last year a report from USC brought to light that Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders make up less than 6% of speaking roles in the entertainment industry and 4% of lead roles. The study looked at 13,000 popular films and found that of the 4% with AAPI leads, only 6 were women, 0 were women over 40, 0 were in the LGBTQ+ community, and 14 were Dwayne Johnson. The numbers for people behind the camera were incredibly low as well. Every year, for one month, we tell people in the AAPI community they are important. We tell them we want… Read more »

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News Flashes 05.25.22: Another Mass Shooting, Aerosmith Cancels Show Dates, and Oklahoma State Rep’s Proposal


Today we talk about the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas, Steven Tyler cancelling dates for his Las Vegas residency, and an interesting law proposed in Oklahoma. The Uvalde Shooting Our country mourns as another mass shooting took the lives of 21 people yesterday in Texas. 19 of those lives lost were children and 2 of those were teachers at the elementary school where the tragedy took place. According to CNN,, the gunman was 18 years old and fully wrote his intentions on Facebook before committing the crime. He was shot dead by police after barricading himself in one of the classrooms.… Read more »

Episode #200 – GUYS NIGHT!


It’s Episode #200 people, so you know what that means!? IT’S GUYS NIGHT!! Join us for an insane episode of laughs, tears, and cries for help as Wesam and the guys try to get through 2 brutal hours of the no laughing game. What happens if you laugh? A random, but sure to be painful punishment will be right there to greet you every single time. This is the most crazy episode of Wesam’s World yet and it’s definitely one you won’t wanna miss!

Jess & Bowie chinwag – prepping for tour, life on the road, performing with Lights


  It’s chinwag time! Jess Bowen is currently on tour with Lights so Jess & Bowie chat about how she prepared for tour, life on the road, the first few gigs together (one of them being in the snow!), Jess’ Mom absolutely loving Lights and the Philippines connection as well as the process of learning the set! Jess also chats about what her day entails before getting on stage and Bowie talks about her upcoming DJ gigs in San Fran and LA and the dramas of flying with music gear!  

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News Flashes 04.25.22: The Depp and Heard Trial, The Face The Music Now Foundation, and Hayley Williams Performs With Billie Eilish


Today we talk about the court case between Amber Heard and Johnny Depp, the new Face the Music Foundation, and Billie Eilish bringing out Hayley Williams at Coachella. Heard v Depp It seems like the entirety of the internet has been sitting in on the court case between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. In case you missed it, Depp has taken his ex wife to court over defamation after she accused him of abuse in their marriage in 2018. After the article she wrote making this accusation was released, Depp lost work including his involvement with The Fantastic Beast and… Read more »

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News Flashes 04.14.22: Arcade Fire Replaces Foo Fighters, Coachella Sales Fall, and Elon Musk Wants Twitter


Today we talk about Arcade Fire taking over for Foo Fighters, why Coachella sales have dropped, and Elon Musk’s offer to buy Twitter.  Arcade Fire Replaces Foo Fighters Foo Fighters were set to perform at the 15th Osheaga Music And Arts Festival in Montreal, Canada between July 29 and August 1. However, all of their planned shows have understandably been cancelled due to the unexpected loss of their drummer, Taylor Hawkins. It was announced today that their replacement will be Arcade Fire. The band is native to Montreal and has performed at this festival before. The band’s official account took… Read more »

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