House of ZAD: Don’t Stop Dreaming in the Streets
Calling all dance music lovers: Are you ready for a new summer jam? Then you must check out the latest hit track from Iranian-American artist, Farzad Aghili, “Don’t Stop Dreaming in […]
Persian Princesses: New Reality TV Show Begins Casting
If you’re one of the haters of the still-in-production reality TV show, the much-hyped-about Jersey Shore spinoff, the Persian Version…You should probably stop reading…Now. Otherwise…We’ve got some pretty cool news […]
SYTYCD: Ida Saki Withdraws, Named Presidential Scholar in the Arts by the White House
Warning: You may need a few shots of Saki to get over this Saki situation. “I’m withdrawing from the competition.” Ida Saki told the judges last night during her last […]
2010 Iranian Film Festival – San Francisco
The 3rd Annual Iranian Film Festival in San Francisco, a showcase for the independent feature and short films made by and about the Iranians from around the world, is inviting […]
Iran Election Anniversary: Neda Remembered
Moments after she was shot to death on June 20th, 2009 during the Iran election protests, images and video of her unjustified departure flooded the internet–and overnight, Neda’s neda (Persian: voice, […]
Op-ed: MTV May Lose Lawsuit to Historic Error
MTV released a statement on May 5th 2010 regarding the Golzar Amirmotazedi v. Bunim-Murray/MTV Networks/Viacom lawsuit stating the case was “without merit.” I believe MTV has made a monumental error […]
Ida Saki: So You Think She Can Dance?
If you’ve seen Ida Saki’s mesmerizing and ultra-graceful dance moves on “So You Think You Can Dance” (SYTYCD), then like us, you must already be in love with this sweet […]
London Art Exhibit: Fereydoun Ave and his Rostam
“Why seekest thou to know Rostam the Pahlavān? Surely thou wilt know him in battle, and he shall strike thee dumb, and quell thy pride of youth. Yet I will […]
Iran’s Resident DJ: Masoud Fuladi
DJ/Producer Masoud Fuladi (also known as: DJ MaSound) lives by the Caspian Sea in Northern Iran–Bandar-e Anzali in the province of Gilan to be exact–yet he works with some of […]
Going to the Movies – Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is a Fun-tastic Visual Adventure
With a perfect mix of action, comedy, drama, suspense, and adventure–the Shahnameh and A Thousand and One Nights-inspired Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, delivers! The characters are built fast and […]
Basement Dreams: Loulou of Thievery Corporation Debuts Album with New Band “Midnight Kids”
The sultry sounds of Iranian singer/songwriter Loulou (of Thievery Corporation affiliation fame) are here to stay! Mixing progressive-rock-y harmonies with a classic lounge essence in their debut album Basement Dreams, her new band, Midnight […]
Must-See Concert: An Eclectic Evening with Electric Black
With a step-mom like Shirin Neshat and a father like Shoja Azari, it’s no wonder this Iranian-American art-scene-royalty-heir is equipped with such great creative ability. Johnny B. Azari (also of […]
Prince of Persia Goes LEGO
Disney’s summer blockbuster, Prince of Persia: Sands of Time, starring one of our honorary Persians, Jake Gyllenhaal, is being very well received by cirtics. And as if all the positive pre-release press surrounding […]
Comedy Show: Max Amini and Friends Coming Back to DC!
“A Mexican, Middle Eastern, Asian, and Black guy walk into a bar….” When that line appears…You know Max Amini is about to show up! Headed back to his hometown for what’s […]
Iranians on TV: Move over “Situation” Here Comes “The Hot-Spot”
The highest rated episode this season of MTV’s Disaster Date, #236: Jersey Shore Juicehead,”–where Persian Actor/comedian K-von plays a “Situation”-esque character on the dating prank show–sets up disaster-dater Juliette (via accomplice Samira) […]
Real World DC: Golzar Amirmotazedi Sues MTV
Iranian-American makeup artist Golzar Amirmotazedi, 22, who had a brief appearance on The Real World D.C., the latest installment of MTV’s pioneering reality-TV show, The Real World, is suing Viacom, MTV Networks, and […]
Shirin Neshat’s “Women Without Men” Opening in NYC
Winner of the Silver Lion for Best Director at the 2009 Venice Film Festival, this first feature film by acclaimed visual artist Shirin Neshat explores the lives of four women […]
Shoja Azari: “Icons” Exhibition at LTMH Gallery
Shoja Azari’s first solo exhibition in New York City “Icons,” will feature six new video works which examine the role of saints and heroes in modern society. In the early […]
Iranian Designer Mia Jafari: Persian Textiles and Scarves
April 2010–Iranian-born, British-educated artist Mia Jafari has been making a name for herself: Fusing Iranian landscapes with elements of pop art, commodity, culture, and kitsch. This spring, inspired by Persian […]
Wine Making Persian Style: Introduction of Xurus Winery
Lake County, CA – When brothers-in-law Ali Namdar and Kambiz Safinya purchased the Sonatina Vineyard, hidden away in a corner of Lake County in Northern California, they did so […]
