Zony and Yony perform Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off” on the Ellen DeGeneres Show
Dancing twin sisters Zony and Yony appeared on the Ellen DeGeneres Show for the third time this weekend. The twins shot to fame here in Taiwan after a video of them dancing to South Korean girl group Crayon Pop’s song “Bar Bar Bar” dressed in scooter helmets and tutus was posted on YouTube in February....Continue reading
Jay Chou confirms relationship with girlfriend Hannah Quinlivan
Taiwanese pop-star Jay Chou publicly confirmed his love for girlfriend Hannah Quinlivan for the first time today. This marks a big step for the 35-year-old singer-songwriter-actor, who is characteristically quiet about his personal life. He posted two photos with Quinlivan to his Mr. J restaurant Facebook page along with this caption: “After my latest concert...Continue reading
Click for Cute (11/14/2014)
It’s Friday! Kick off your weekend with a friendly, inquisitive polar bear!Continue reading
Butterfly Boucher: A pop-rocker from down under
So, I recently came across another artist that caught my interest named Butterfly Boucher. While her name terrifies me (Yes, I used to have a slight fear of butterflies as a child… long story. Well, it’s short, but let’s just say butterflies aren’t as pretty and friendly as you would think.) Anyway, Butterfly Boucher is...Continue reading
HereSay Episode 2: Coming Home
Listen This episode features four stories told throughout the year at Taipei Story Slam, all on the theme “coming home.” It broadcast November 13th, but you can still download the full episode here, or stream it on iTunes. We’re going to be running a new hour long episode of HereSay every Thursday night at 9...Continue reading
Click for Cute (11/11/2014)
This is Munchkin the Shih-tzu. He is adorable. That is everything you need to know about him. WaaaaaaaatchContinue reading
Actress Lily Collins to visit Taiwan as presenter for Taipei Golden Horse Festival and Awards
#457489404 / gettyimages.com English-American actress Lily Collins will be making her first visit to Taiwan after being named as one of the presenters of this year’s Golden Horse Film Festival. Organizers of the festival say Collins will take the stage with Taiwan actor Bo-lin Chen (陳柏霖), who is perhaps best known for his role in...Continue reading
Jay Chou to Star in “Now You See Me 2”
#139163850 / gettyimages.com Taiwan singer-songwriter Jay Chou will star in “Now You See Me 2,” the sequel to director Louis Leterrier’s successful 2013 caper film. An announcement of the film’s Facebook page says the movie, to be directed by Jon M. Chu, will star Chou, Daniel Radcliffe of “Harry Potter” fame and Lizzy Caplan...Continue reading
Actor Chris Evans spotted in Taiwan filming commercial at Keelung Shipyard
Actor Chris Evans has been spotted in Taiwan filming a commercial at Keelung Shipyard. According to local TV news TVBS, Evans is filming a game commercial for a Chinese gaming company. The Captain America star was spotted today in an army outfit at the shipyard along with about 60 crew members. TVBS says Evans is...Continue reading
The Memoir of a Cowgirl’s Mainstream Success: Taylor Swift’s 1989
By now you may have heard, Taylor Swift’s new album, 1989, which released for iTunes on October 24th and in record stores on October 31st, has become the fastest-selling album in the last 12 years. It topped the Billboard 200 chart in the US, selling 1.287 million copies in its first week of release, a...Continue reading
Chinese actress Gong Li to attend 2014 Golden Horse Awards in Taiwan
#490568213 / gettyimages.com Chinese actress Gong Li will be among the stars in attendance at this year’s Golden Horse Awards, one of the most prestigious film awards in the Chinese-speaking world. Gong, who rose to international prominence with roles in Chinese director Zhang Yimou’s films, will attend the award ceremony in Taipei on November...Continue reading
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