The 2015 Golden Globe nominations are finally here!
As Christmas fast approaches, as does Awards season, one of my favourite parts of each year. Things just got serious tonight – the 2015 Golden Globe nominations are finally here! Who will win? Who will lose? Find out on January 11, 2015 when the ceremony will be held. Oh and did I mention this is...Continue reading
Concert Reviews: Priscilla Ahn in Taipei
I think I found the voice that truly defines the word, “Angelic.” There wasn’t an audience member at the Legacy concert venue on Tuesday night that wasn’t completely blown away by Priscilla’s amazing voice. Her music genre is folk, presented best with acoustic instruments and a stripped-down vocals that literally soothes the soul. It’s simplistic,...Continue reading
Gau’s Gaming & Geekery: Love Letter Review
Hey everyone! As some of you may have picked up over the years, I am something of a nerd, a geek, whatever you want to label it. I love games of all kinds, from board to card to video games. So I’m starting up a new series offering my thoughts on the games I’ve played,...Continue reading
Taiwan’s Liuli Art Pieces in Hollywood Movie “Dumb and Dumber To”
Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels take the spotlight in this year’s long-awaited sequel to “Dumb and Dumber,” but what viewers may miss in the comedy feature is the presence of art glass from Taiwan’s liuli, or crystal glass, workshop. Two pieces by New Taipei-based Liuligongfang show up as decorative art pieces in “Dumb and Dumber...Continue reading
Strings and Sings: Tori Kelly
If you enjoy music that is pure, acoustic, and only needs a guitar and a soulful voice, then you should to check out this artist. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCIXnFyb0ks Like many of the biggest stars of our time, 21-year-old California girl Tori Kelly started her career participating in singing competitions. She competed in Star Search at 10 years...Continue reading
Taiwan Talk: Chatime brings Taiwan tastes global
Listen Episode Description We’re all used to seeing foreign food and beverage chains pop up in Taiwan — from KFC to Mos Burger to Starbucks — but can a Taiwanese brand gain mass appeal abroad? Today on the show we’re going to speak to a company that is trying to do just that, and has...Continue reading
Tickle My Fancy: Feeding Internet Addictions
Hi, my name is Lena, and I haven’t been on Youtube for 24 minutes (my new record). I confess I am completely and utterly addicted to the Internet. If there’s a viral video out there, I most likely have seen it and can recite it back to you. This symptom is a side effect of...Continue reading
Click for Cute (09/12/2014)
Hey everyone! Today’s video combines two of my favorite things: video game music and cats. Enjoy!Continue reading
Collection of historic objects coming to the National Palace Museum
Mummy of Hornedjitef An exhibition that tells the history of the world through 100 sets of objects is set to open at the National Palace Museum in Taipei this weekend to celebrate the museum’s 90th anniversary. “A History of the World in 100 Objects” began as a radio series produced by BBC Radio 4 and...Continue reading
Listen to a mash up of 2014’s biggest hits in DJ Earworm’s United States of Pop “Do What You Wanna Do”
It’s the time of year for “Best of” lists, and DJ Earworm has released his annual mash up of the year’s biggest hits. This year’s United States of Pop is titled “Do What You Wanna Do” and blends the most popular songs in the U.S., as determined by Billboard’s weekly Hot 100 charts. Here is...Continue reading
“Light Up a Life” charity campaign celebrates 30th anniversary
The Chinatrust Charity Foundation’s “Light Up a Life” campaign, which ICRT was instrumental in founding, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The campaign aims to raise NT$100 million this year to help provide meal for children in remote areas. According to Jeffrey Koo Jr., who hosted a fundraising event last week, some 120,000 school...Continue reading
What’s Going On: December 5 to 7 weekend in Taiwan
Starting today, DJ Joey and I will be co-hosting a new segment every Friday between 1 and 2pm about some of the events in the world of music and art and culture that will be happening in the weekend to come. If you miss the segment or some of the information, we will make a...Continue reading
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