An Emmy Award (艾美奖 ài měi jiǎng), or simply Emmy, recognizes excellence in all aspects of the television industry. It corresponds with the Academy Awards (Oscars) for movies, the Tony Awards for theatre, and the Grammy Awards for music. Because Emmy Awards are given in various sectors of the United States television industry, they are presented in different annual ceremonies held throughout the year. The two events that receive the…
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Confessions of a Wechat Groupaholic 一个微信组狂的自白
“Hi, my name is Bobby and I’m a Wechat Group-aholic…” (Everyone reply together: “Hi Bobby…”) They say the first step on the road to recovery is admitting you have a problem. Well, take this as my not-so-subtle cry for help. I’m no addict, but as of this writing I am a proud member of exactly…
【MV】Bomba Estéreo《Soy Yo》哥伦比亚女孩唱“我就是我”
Bomba Estéreo is a Colombian band founded in the capital, Bogotá, in 2005 by Simón Mejía. Their music has been described as “electronic” and “tropical” and “psychadelic”… How would you describe it? According to Mejía, the band’s name (which translates into English as “stereo bomb”) is a Colombian term for “a really cool, awesome party” – we think it sounds…
【MV】Koo Koo Kanga Roo《Fanny Pack》就是个腰包！
Koo Koo Kanga Roo is an American comedic dance-pop duo from Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, consisting of vocalist dancers Bryan Atchison and Neil Olstad. Billed as an “interactive dance party duo” and described as “the Beastie Boys meet Sesame Street”, Koo Koo Kanga Roo showcase a colorful live show which relies heavily on audience participation, featuring overtly silly sing-along songs which are typically accompanied by their own…
【学习】10+ Words for Summer BBQs（双中英文）
How much summer do we have left? Enough to have a few more BBQs, at least! Here’s a list in English and Chinese to help you find all the supplies you need for an “authentic” Western-culture-style BBQ… whether that be searching for them on Taobao or browsing your local import store. 烤架 Grill kǎo jià…
【世界美食】Foods of the World: Tacos al Pastor 墨西哥菠萝猪肉塔可🌮
Al pastor, also known as tacos al pastor (literally meaning “tacos in the style of the shepherd”), is a dish developed in Central Mexico, likely as a result of the adoption of the shawarma spit-grilled meat brought by the Lebanese immigrants to Mexico. Being derived from shawarma, it is also similar to the Turkish döner kebab and the Greek gyros. You know shawarmas, kebabs, and gyros, right?…
【MV】Chloe x Halle《Drop》美国姐妹花出道首单
After being signed to Beyonce’s record label, these two young ladies “dropped” their first hip hop single and it’s absolutely beautiful. Chloe and Halle Bailey (born July 1, 1998 and March 27, 2000 respectively) are American sisters, YouTube sensations, singers, and actresses. Both born in Atlanta GA, they later moved to Los Angeles with their family…
【学习】20 Podcasts to Help Improve Your American English
Podcasts [‘pɑ:dkæst 播客 bō kè] are a great way to improve your English listening and speaking ability. You can listen in the car, on public transporation (with headphones please), or even by yourself in your room. The word itself is a portmanteau [pɔ:rtˈmæntoʊ 混成词 hùn chéng cí] of “iPod” and “broadcast“… People enjoy their favorite podcasts on many different devices and smartphones by downloading an app…
【音乐】”Against All Odds” – Who sang it better? 谁唱的更好听？
If not the best breakup song 分手歌（fèn shǒu gē）ever written, Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) is at least Top 5… It’s a song originally by English drummer, singer, and songwriter, Phil Collins 菲尔·科林斯（fēi ěr kē lín sī). It was recorded for the soundtrack to the 1984 film of the same name. It’s a power…
【世界美食】Foods of the World: Haluhalo 菲律宾刨冰🍧
Haluhalo or Halo-halo (Tagalog: [haluˈhaloʔ] which means “mixed together”) is a popular Filipino dessert with mixtures of shaved ice and evaporated milk to which are added various ingredients, including boiled sweet beans, coconut, sago, jellies, tubers, and fruits. It is served in a tall glass or bowl. This colorful dessert from the Philippines has been compared to frozen yoghurt shops in the US or even 刨冰 (bào…