Blog posts from the team at International Community Radio Taipei, Taiwan's only English radio station.
Monthly archive January, 2017
Andy Lau Seriously Injured On Set

Andy Lau Seriously Injured On Set

Hong Kong actor-singer Andy Lau has reportedly been injured after falling off a horse at a commercial shoot in Thailand Tuesday. Lau’s management company confirms that the 55-year old star suffered some lacerations and a fracture to his pelvis. Media reports say the fracture occurred when a horse stamped on Lau’s mid-section. His representatives thanked...Continue reading
Shilin Official Residence Rose Garden in Full Bloom

Shilin Official Residence Rose Garden in Full Bloom

The rose garden at the Shilin Official Residence in Taipei city is in full bloom. The Parks Office says they have installed a new drainage system in the park and replanted 1,600 roses, including 24 species of very large tea roses and 23 species of shrub roses. There are plum trees as well with plum...Continue reading
Pikotaro Releases New Song

Pikotaro Releases New Song

Get ready to be brainwashed again, because Pikotaro has released a new single. The Japanese comedian of “PPAP” fame is continuing his love affair with fruit, in his new single “I Like OJ”. The 82 second-long track has Pikotaro refusing numerous beverages before grinning and dancing for orange juice. As of today, the video on the...Continue reading
Jolin Tsai Takes a Tumble During Concert

Jolin Tsai Takes a Tumble During Concert

The music doesn’t stop for pop diva Jolin Tsai, even after a painful tumble onstage. The singer was performing at a concert in China last night, when she reportedly stepped on her own shoe strap and fell heavily to her knees. Tsai, who was performing with a cold, smiled and continued to sing without pause...Continue reading
Taiwan Celebs Who Gave Birth Later in Life

Taiwan Celebs Who Gave Birth Later in Life

Hollywood seems to be full of celebrities who have children later in life, and pop star Janet Jackson is now leading the pack, announcing yesterday at the age of 50, the birth of her son. Here are a few Taiwan celebs that have also given birth past their mid-30s: Annie Yi (伊能靜), gave birth at age...Continue reading
Amei Announces Kaohsiung Concerts after Taipei Arena Rejection

Amei Announces Kaohsiung Concerts after Taipei Arena Rejection

Pop diva Amei has announced a series of concerts in Kaohsiung, after her application to perform at the Taipei Arena was rejected. As part of her world tour, the 44-year-old star will play 6 dates at the Kaohsiung Arena, on August 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th, and 27th. “Utopia 2.0” kicked off December last year...Continue reading