Wan-An Anti-air Drill between 1:30PM and 2PM on April 18th
Authorities remind people in northern Taiwan of an anti-air drill on April 18th. The National Police Agency says the drill will be held in Taipei, New Taipei, Ji-long, Yi-lan, Tao-yuan and Xin-zhu between 1:30 and 2 PM next Monday. The N-P-A says the thirty-minute drill includes evacuation of people and vehicles, traffic restrictions, and disaster...Continue reading
Celebs Respond to Brutal Child Killing
Celebrities and on-air personalities have been taking to social media to express their grief and outrage at the brutal murder of a 4-year-old girl earlier today. Host and entertainer Jacky Wu placed blame for the violence on the families of the perpetrators, angrily calling for the family of the 33-year-old suspect to be sent to...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
Jay Chou Loses Case for “Green Hornet” Car Tax
Taiwan singer and business mogul Jay Chou might NOT get to have his cake and eat it too. The Taipei High Administrative Court ruled against the 37-year-old pop star today, after he claimed that the government overcharged him in taxes. After starring in the Hollywood action flick “Green Hornet” in 2011, Chou had shipped one...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
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
Actor Ryan Reynolds in Taiwan for “Deadpool” Tour
Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds is jumping right into the thick of Taiwan’s current events, as he tours the island to promote his anti-hero action flick “Deadpool”. Reynolds arrived on Wednesday and is scheduled to leave tomorrow, two weeks before his movie based on a Marvel Comics character opens in Taiwan theaters on February 5th. The...Continue reading
CNN Lists Taiwan As One Of 2016’s Up-And-Coming Destinations
CNN has just listed Taiwan as one of the top destinations for 2016. Thanks to its soaring mountains, gorgeous coasts and mouth-watering cuisine, Taiwan is one of the hot destinations of the year. CNN mentions Sun Moon Lake and the 100-acre Fo Guang Shan Monastery as must-see places. Taiwan’s cherry blossom festival, Lantern Festival and...Continue reading
Actor Darren Wang of “Our Times” to Strike Out On His Own
Taiwan actor Darren Wang has announced that he is striking out on his own, after declaring the termination of his contract with producer and agent Angie Chai on Wednesday. Wang, who shot to fame last year playing a notorious ganster at school in the movie “Our Times”, cited conflicts with Chai and difficulty adjusting to...Continue reading
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