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
SHINHWA Set for Taipei Concert Next Year
South Korean boy band SHINHWA has announced that they’ll be making Taiwan the first stop on their international tour next year. The six-member group is scheduled to release part 2 of their 13th studio album “Unchanging” in January next year. And they’ll begin their “2017 SHINHWA LIVE – UNCHANGING” tour at Taipei’s Nangang Exhibition Center on...Continue reading
Jay Chou Creeps Out Fans with Dongzhi Snack
Pop star Jay Chou gave fans the heebie jeebies yesterday, after posting a photo of his traditional winter solstice snack on Facebook. The close-up photo features large “tang-yuan”, or sticky rice balls with Chou’s face super-imposed over each ball. The post received over 1,000 comments, with many expressing disgust, but still enjoying the hilarity. One...Continue reading
“You Are the Apple of My Eye” Actress Gives Birth
Reports say actress Michelle Chen (陳妍希) has given birth to a healthy baby boy. Multiple news outlets indicate that the 33-year-old star, most known for her turn as an honor student in the 2011 film “You Are the Apple of My Eye”, likely gave birth sometimes this past weekend. If reports are confirmed, the baby...Continue reading
2017 Taipei 101 New Years Fireworks Plan Revealed
Plans for the 2017 Taipei 101 fireworks have been revealed, with lighting being added for the first time. Building managers say the upcoming show will be 238 seconds long, with the main color being gold, to fit the 2017 theme of “Light Up Taiwan”. The Taipei 101 Observatory yesterday released an animated preview for the...Continue reading
Japanese Girl Finds Ancient Lookalike at NPM
A Japanese student may be wondering if she’s stumbled upon a previous life, after spotting her doppelganger in an ancient painting at the National Palace Museum. Yuki was on a class trip to Taiwan, visiting NPM’s “Elegant Gathering of the Princess: The Culture of Collecting and Appreciating Art at the Mongol Yuan Court” exhibition, when...Continue reading
Trump Chicken Struts Its Stuff in Hualien
A leisure park in eastern Taiwan is boasting a group of new rising stars, after visitors raved about their comical resemblance to US President-elect Donald Trump. The flock of Golden Pheasants at the Shin Kong Chao Feng Ranch and Resort in Hualien has recently become the park’s most photographed residents, earning the nickname “Trump Chicken”....Continue reading
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