Blog posts from the team at International Community Radio Taipei, Taiwan's only English radio station.
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Vlog #14: Marvel's Asian Movie, Six French Fries and Top Apple Apps in Taiwan!

Vlog #14: Marvel’s Asian Movie, Six French Fries and Top Apple Apps in Taiwan!

This is our new ICRT Vlog where we cover some of the fun aspects of news, lifestyle, happenings and entertainment in Taiwan. Now we get to kick back and relax and talk about some of the more trendy and hip things going on around the island! This week, Marvel’s Asian Superhero Movie, six french fries ONLY,...Continue reading
Vlog #11:Andy Lau (劉德華), The Richest Man in Taiwan and Christmas in New Taipei

Vlog #11:Andy Lau (劉德華), The Richest Man in Taiwan and Christmas in New Taipei

This is our new ICRT Vlog where we cover some of the fun aspects of news, lifestyle, happenings and entertainment in Taiwan. Now we get to kick back and relax and talk about some of the more trendy and hip things going on around the island! This week, who’s the richest person in Taiwan? and Christmas...Continue reading
Vlog #10: Pokemon Go Safari Zone Success, Popular Surnames and the Golden Horse Awards (金馬獎)

Vlog #10: Pokemon Go Safari Zone Success, Popular Surnames and the Golden Horse Awards (金馬獎)

This is our new ICRT Vlog where we cover some of the fun aspects of news, lifestyle, happenings and entertainment in Taiwan. Now we get to kick back and relax and talk about some of the more trendy and hip things going on around the island! This week, Pokemon GO takes Tainan, how common is your...Continue reading
Vlog #6: Double Ten Day, Chow Yun Fat (周潤發) and 2019 New Years Eve Fireworks!

Vlog #6: Double Ten Day, Chow Yun Fat (周潤發) and 2019 New Years Eve Fireworks!

This is our new ICRT Vlog where we cover some of the fun aspects of news, lifestyle, happenings and entertainment in Taiwan. Now we get to kick back and relax and talk about some of the more trendy and hip things going on around the island! This week, we chat about Double Ten festivities, thirst trap...Continue reading
"Ant-Man and the Wasp" Stars in Taiwan

“Ant-Man and the Wasp” Stars in Taiwan

Actors Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly are in Taiwan this week to promote their new superhero movie – “Ant-Man and the Wasp.” Lilly arrived on the island late Sunday while Rudd arrived here in Taiwan this morning. Rudd waved to members of the press and fans on his arrival at Taoyuan International Airport and told...Continue reading
Antman and the Wasp Stars Have Message for Taiwan

Antman and the Wasp Stars Have Message for Taiwan

Marvel stars Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly had a personal message for Taiwan today.Continue reading
Golden Horse Directors Turn in Highest Ratings

Golden Horse Directors Turn in Highest Ratings

Directors ruled at this past weekend’s Golden Horse Award Ceremony. Media reports say the event at Taipei’s National Sun Yat-sen Hall hit an average rating of 5.2 overall, drawing in over 3.8 million viewers.Continue reading
Jessica Chastain to Present Award at Golden Horse Ceremony

Jessica Chastain to Present Award at Golden Horse Ceremony

Oscar-nominated American actress and film producer Jessica Chastain will be one of the presenters at the 54th Golden Horse Awards Ceremony in Taipei next month.Continue reading
New Spider-Man Movie Top in Taiwan

New Spider-Man Movie Top in Taiwan

A young superhero is swinging into Taiwan, and raking in millions in the first week. Over the weekend, the top movie in Taipei is ” Spider-Man: Homecoming,” which made $1.1 million U-S dollars in ticket sales.Continue reading
Tom Cruise Works the Red Carpet in Taipei

Tom Cruise Works the Red Carpet in Taipei

Hollywood star Tom Cruise worked the red carpet and charmed screaming fans in Taipei last night, for the Taiwan premier of his latest film “The Mummy”. The 54-year-old actor brought his signature megawatt smile to Miramar Cinemas in Dazhi District, and spent over 2 hours signing autographs and posing for the press and public. Cruise...Continue reading
Tom Cruise Brings Star Wattage to Taiwan

Tom Cruise Brings Star Wattage to Taiwan

Hollywood star Tom Cruise arrived in Taiwan early this morning to promote his latest film “The Mummy.” Local TV news footage shows him appearing at Taipei Songshan Airport with a broad smile on his face and waving to the waiting media and fans. The 54-year-old superstar will stay in Taiwan for only one night at...Continue reading
South Korean Actor Gong Yoo in Taiwan

South Korean Actor Gong Yoo in Taiwan

South Korean actor Gong Yoo arrived in Taiwan Thursday on his first visit to the island. He was mobbed by fans on arriving at Taoyuan International Airport. Gong is expected to hold a news conference today and meet with fans at Xinzhuang Gymnasium in New Taipei on Saturday. The 5,500 tickets for Saturday’s event sold...Continue reading