Chou Tzuyu Passes Middle School Exams
Taiwanese Kpop star Chou Tzuyu has passed her middle school equivalency exams. The 16-year old TWICE member whipped up a media frenzy earlier this month, returning to her hometown in Tainan for the March 20th exams. Reports say she completed the test of Chinese, English, Math, Society, Science and Life Technology, and handed in...Continue reading
Singer Elva Hsiao Rumoured to have New Boyfriend
The rumour mill is churning over singer Elva Hsiao’s new boyfriend. According to the Apple Daily, a source close to Hsiao revealed the details on the 36-year old’s new squeeze, “Micheal”. The 40-year-old American was educated at an American school here in Taiwan, and speaks fluent Mandarin. Reports say Michael has an MBA and was...Continue reading
Chou Tzuyu Returning to Taiwan for Equivalency Exams
Taiwanese Kpop star Chou Tzuyu is rumoured to be returning to Taiwan this weekend to complete her middle school education. The 16-year-old member of Korean girl group TWICE left middle school to pursue her dreams of stardom in South Korea. Now, according to today’s Liberty Times, Chou’s mother is concerned about her daughter’s lack of...Continue reading
S.H.E Teases New Collaboration
Taiwan girl group S.H.E has hinted ever-so-tantalizingly of a new joint project in the works. Selina, Hebe, and Ella haven’t put out an album together since 2012’s “Blossomy”. So it was no surprise that when the long-running trio posted a colorful photo of paper flowers on Facebook today, fans immediately demanded to know if an album or...Continue reading
Mayday Fulfills Wish for Earthquake Victims’ Mother
Alternative rock band Mayday has reached out to lend some comfort to a victim of the Feb. 6th earthquake in southern Taiwan. Liu Yichen, whose husband, two young sons, and 10-day old daughter were all killed in the Weiguan apartment complex collapse in Tainan left a message on Mayday lead singer Ashin’s Facebook page yesterday....Continue reading
Chou Tzuyu and TWICE to Star in Reality Series
Those who just can’t get enough of Taiwanese kpop singer Chou Tzuyu, can now get a behind-the-scenes look at her life with fellow band members in a new reality TV series. Reports say South Korean girl group TWICE will star in the series “TWICE’s Private Life”, to be aired on music and entertainment channel Mnet....Continue reading
South Korean Band CNBLUE Arrives in Taiwan
South Korean boy band CNBLUE arrived in Taiwan earlier today, driving fans into a frenzy at the Taoyuan International Airport. The pop rock group landed at 12:40pm, and went through customs amidst flashing cameras and screaming fans. Jung Yong-hwa, Lee Jong-hyun, Kang Min-hyuk, and Lee Jung-shin are set to perform tomorrow and Saturday for their...Continue reading
Jolin and Boyfriend Enjoy Simple Valentine’s Day
Pop diva Jolin Tsai and her boyfriend appeared to have spent Valentine’s Day enjoying the simple things. The pair were spotted by an Apple Daily reporter, out for a food run in Tsai’s white Mercedes-Benz, with the singer in the driver’s seat. Tsai’s boyfriend, actor model Vivian Dawson, did the legwork, exiting the vehicle several...Continue reading
Taiwanese Fans Can Watch Super Bowl 50 Live
Often billed as one of the biggest sporting events in the world, the Super Bowl is scheduled to kick off at 7 AM on the first day of the Chinese New Year, that’s February 8th, Taipei time. It will see the Carolina Panthers take on the Denver Broncos in a bid to lift the champion’s...Continue reading
Madonna Greets Taipei Fans Before Concerts
Madonna greeted her fans here in Taiwan on Facebook and Twitter Tuesday, after arriving for two concerts this week. “We are coming to get you TAI-PEI!!,” Madonna posted — drawing warm responses from fans across Taiwan. One of those who responded was TV host Janet Hsieh, who wrote, “We’re ready for you!!!!!!” The 57-year old...Continue reading
Jolin and JJ Show Star Power at Warner Music Year-end Banquet
Star power was out in full force last night for the Warner Music Year-end Banquet, with some of the biggest names contributing millions of NT as lucky draw prizes. In anticipation of the upcoming Year of the Monkey, the theme of the night was “Rise of the Planet of Apes”. But several celebs also went...Continue reading
Taiwan Entertainer Show Luo Sees Backlash from Fans
Another Taiwan celebrity is in hot water over the issue of “national identity”. Singer-dancer-host Show Luo is seeing major backlash from fans, after saying “we are indeed, all Chinese” at an event in China last week. Luo made the comment when Chinese media outlets asked him how he felt about working with Chinese entertainers. Taiwan...Continue reading
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