Upcoming Coldplay Concert Sees Tight Security
British rock band Coldplay is set to hold its first ever concert here in Taiwan tomorrow night, and word is, security is tight. Concert organizers have banned bags and luggage larger than an A3 sheet of paper from the event grounds. They say no storage lockers will be provided. Glass and canned drink containers, as...Continue reading
Limited Edition Pokemon Up For Grabs
Get your Pokeballs primed for action, because a limited edition Pokemon will be available in Taiwan over the 228 long weekend. According to the Pokemon official website, February 27th marks the day in 1996 when the Pokemon game was first released in Japan. And to celebrate “Pokemon Day”, any Pikachu encountered “in the wild” in...Continue reading
New TWICE Single Breaks Records
South Korean girl band TWICE broke all kinds of records with their newly dropped single “KNOCK KNOCK” yesterday. The retro-style single topped 8 different music charts that track the popularity of songs and albums in South Korea within one day. The “KNOCK KNOCK” MV featuring the nine group members also hit 10,000,000 views within one...Continue reading
Taipei Schools Subsidized for Adopting Dogs or Cats
Taipei’s Department of Education is set to start giving an annual subsidy of $30,000 NT to schools in the city that adopt stray dogs or cats this year. The money would go towards food, shelter, and veterinary care. Taipei city schools reportedly have the lowest animal adoption rate among Taiwan’s six special municipalities. The city’s...Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
Godfrey Gao Named 7th Most Handsome of 2016
And continuing the onslaught of preternatural beauty, Taiwanese-Canadian actor model Godfrey Gao has taken the number 7 spot on the “100 Most Handsome Faces of 2016”. The 32-year-old star has had a spot in the top 100 since American film critics group TC Candler started compiling the annual list in 2013. The “Mortal Instruments: City...Continue reading
Chou Tzuyu Named 8th Most Beautiful of 2016
Taiwanese Kpop star Chou Tzuyu has been named 8th Most Beautiful in a list of “100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2016”. The TWICE band member rose five places from 13th last year, in the rankings compiled by American film critics group TC Candler. This is the second appearance on the list by the 17-year-old Taiwanese...Continue reading
Taipei Ranked Most Vegan-Friendly City in Asia
Taipei has been ranked as the most vegan-friendly city in Asia by PETA, thanks to a burgeoning collection of vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants and cafes. The American animal rights organization cites Taipei’s “cutting-edge vegan meals and a powerful community of animal advocates” as factors behind the northern city’s top spot. The group lists several well-known...Continue reading
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