Blog posts from the team at International Community Radio Taipei, Taiwan's only English radio station.
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ICRT Vlog #4: Microplastics, Farewell S.H.E., and a Giant Marble Ball on a Roll!

ICRT Vlog #4: Microplastics, Farewell S.H.E., and a Giant Marble Ball on a Roll!

This is our new ICRT Vlog where we cover some more interesting 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 a microplastics in your drinking water,...Continue reading
English in the News--Go Bananas 瘋了,興奮到抓狂

English in the News–Go Bananas 瘋了,興奮到抓狂

Go bananas (Go nuts): to become irrational or crazy, angry or excited, to lose control 抓狂,氣瘋,高興瘋了 Examples: 1) If I’m home late again my dad will go bananas. 2) She went bananas when I told her the news—she just couldn’t stop jumping up and down. (CNN, 2016/09/01) This Chinese Fruit Juice Stock is Going Bananas!...Continue reading
Aaradhna to Perform at Matariki Festival in Taiwan

Aaradhna to Perform at Matariki Festival in Taiwan

New Zealand R&B and soul singer Aaradhna will be in Taiwan to celebrate the Maori New Year. The multiple award-winning artist will perform at a free concert at Tiehua village in Taitung this Friday.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
World Music Day 法國音樂節

World Music Day 法國音樂節

If you’re looking for a little exotic taste in food and music over the weekend, the Fete De La Musique, also known as the World Music Day, would be a great choice. Held at Taipei Expo Park on Saturday, the festival features live band performances and DJ, a French market and vendors offering French food...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
Namie Amuro Bids Farewell in Taipei

Namie Amuro Bids Farewell in Taipei

J-pop icon Namie Amuro bid farewell to Taiwan fans with two days of performances in Taipei. The superstar stopped in Taiwan as part of her “Final Tour 2018 ~Finally~”, after shows at home in Japan, and in China and Hong Kong. Amuro opened with “Hero”, and sang many of her top hits, including “Baby Don’t...Continue reading
ICRT DJ Joey Chats Up JOHN LEGEND

ICRT DJ Joey Chats Up JOHN LEGEND

He’s one of a handful of people to have an Oscar, a Tony award, and multiple Grammy awards. His gold and platinum-certified albums consistently top the charts around the world. And singer-songwriter-actor John Legend recently sat down with ICRT’s DJ Joey to chat about his latest album, and upcoming Asia tour. Full interview here TOUR Legend is...Continue reading
ICRT DoGnation Pop-up Charity Drive

ICRT DoGnation Pop-up Charity Drive

Animal lovers can ring in the Year of the Dog with like-minded stars at ICRT’s DoGnation Pop-up Charity Drive. This Sunday at Taipei’s Xinyi District, singers Rose Liu, and Wang Dawen, as well as ICRT DJs Joey C. and Stevie G are joining forces to raise money in support of local animal shelter the PACK...Continue reading
Carnaval Taipei to Spice Up the Weekend

Carnaval Taipei to Spice Up the Weekend

Those needing a pick-me-up after this week’s cold and rainy weather should check out Carnaval Taipei. Organized by Latino Taiwan and ICRT, the Saturday event at the Taipei Flora Expo Park is the largest Latinoamerican and Carribean festival in Taiwan. Visitors can sip gourmet coffee and sample authentic cuisine, or taste international award-winning chocolate from...Continue reading
Celebs Send Love to Hualien

Celebs Send Love to Hualien

As rescue and recovery efforts in Hualien continue, celebs are sending their love and extending a helping hand to those affected by Tuesday’s magnitude 6 earthquake. 5-man band Mayday announced today that their company B’in Music is setting aside $5-million NT for relief efforts. Singers Amei, Jam Hsiao, Amber Kuo, and model Lin Chiling each...Continue reading
TPE48 Announces Qualifying Members

TPE48 Announces Qualifying Members

The first round of qualifying members for future girl band TPE48 has been announced. The 45 girl group hopefuls were selected over a 5-month-long process, out of 3000 girls aged between 11 and 23. Those who made the cut include Chen Ling, the daughter of former CPBL player Chen Chih-yuan. TPE48 managers say the group...Continue reading