Singer Hebe Tien Fined for Concert Overtime
Pop singer Hebe Tien is facing a $150,000 NT fine, after going overtime on the last night of her concert series in Taipei. The 33-year-old member of girl group S.H.E. added an extra encore at the end of her “If PLUS” show last night, after around 10 thousand audience members refused to leave the Taipei...Continue reading
KAS Opens New Sports Complex
Kaohsiung American School is officially opening their new sports complex today, marking another milestone in the southern Taiwan school’s goal of building an eco-friendly campus. This latest addition to the school facilities includes a 6-lane swimming pool with an adjustable bottom, tennis, basketball, volleyball courts, a dance studio, and a dining hall. In line with...Continue reading
PPAP Singer Pikotaro Coming to Taiwan
Japanese comedian Pikotaro, who spawned the hit song “Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen” is visiting Taiwan for a flash performance. The 45-second-long “PPAP” song went viral after it was posted online in August this year. It hit number 77 on the U-S Billboard Hot 100, and was certified last month by the Guinness World Records as the “Shortest song...Continue reading
Jolin Tsai Intros LGBT Talk Show
Pop diva Jolin Tsai gave her perspective on the difficulties of coming out, in a video introduction for an LGBT talk show. According to the Apple Daily, producers of the online program approached the singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur, and were pleasantly surprised that she immediately agreed. The 36-year-old star spoke about the complicated emotions that...Continue reading
Rhydian Vaughan’s Wedding Banquet Threatened by Typhoon
Taiwan actor Rhydian Vaughan narrowly escaped wedding disaster yesterday. The 28-year-old star and his bride Jessie Hong reportedly suffered major anxiety after realizing that Typhoon Megi would tear across Taiwan uncomfortably close to their wedding banquet date yesterday. The couple officially tied the knot in a simple courtroom ceremony back in June, and their wedding...Continue reading
“Doctors” Debuts in Taiwan to High Ratings
South Korean drama “Doctors” debuted in Taiwan on Monday as one of the most-watched Korean drama in its time slot. The TV series stars Park Shin Hye as a headstrong teen who grows into a compassionate doctor with the help of her mentor and love interest, played by Kim Rae-won. The show had already been...Continue reading
BIGBANG Arrives in Taiwan
South Korean boy band BIGBANG arrived in Taiwan this morning for their whirlwind meet-and-greet tour. The group reportedly landed at Taoyuan International Airport at 11:38am, but only three of the five-member ensemble appeared before awaiting paparazzi. G-Dragon, Taeyang, Daesung all wore facemasks and kept a low profile, quickly climbing into waiting golf carts and leaving...Continue reading
Shu Qi’s Ultra Secret Wedding
Taiwan actress and model Shu Qi made a bombshell of an announcement this past weekend, revealing her simple and ultra-secret marriage to Hong Kong-based actor and director Stephen Fung (video below). The couple, both in their 40’s, met in 1997 on the set of the film “Bishonen”, and while there were rumors of romance, the...Continue reading
Top 5 Highest-earning Taiwan HOSTS
And continuing with its tally of top-earning Taiwan celebs….. The Apple Daily has released its list of the highest-earning hosts. Top of the list is outspoken and out-of-the-box Dee Hsu, who raked in $117.6 million NT so far this year. The former singer survived 2014’s Top Pot Bakery scandal, ended her highly successful run on...Continue reading
“Fresh Off the Boat” in Taiwan to Film Season 3 Premiere
Vulture entertainment news website is reporting that the Season 3 Premiere of the US sitcom “Fresh Off the Boat” will see the Huang’s coming to Taipei on a family vacation. The Huang’s will be in town for the wedding of Louis’ younger brother, Gene. Season 2 finished with a ‘polite Chinese fight’ between Louis (played...Continue reading
Bargains at the 2016 Taiwan Culinary Exhibition
With the number of Chinese visitors plummeting, many hotels and restaurants are offering big discounts at the 2016 Taiwan Culinary Exhibition, which runs from August 5th to 8th in Taipei. Organizers say while the trade show aims to display the art of Chinese cuisine, they are hoping to generate business opportunities for hoteliers as well....Continue reading
Ruby Lin Wallace Huo Wedding Photos Revealed
Fans are getting their first look at celebrity couple Ruby Lin and Wallace Huo’s wedding photos, as details of their upcoming union continue to emerge. Photos from the shoot in Paris have been making the rounds on the internet, and feature Lin surrounded by flowers against lavish and romantic backdrops. The stars are set...Continue reading
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