Lisa Ono to Perform in Taipei This Sunday
A popular Japanese-Brazilian bossa nova singer, is scheduled to perform in Taipei this Sunday. Lisa Ono announced yesterday that she is set to perform classical and new songs in the bossa nova style in her concert. The 52-year-old said she feels connected to Taiwan because this is where she gave her first overseas concert in...Continue reading
Katy Perry to Perform in Taiwan
American pop star Katy Perry is set to give her first performance in Taiwan in April as part of her world tour. The Taipei stop of her Prismatic World Tour, will take place at the Taipei Arena on April 28th, with ticket sales to be announced on the star’s Taiwan Facebook fan page, once everything...Continue reading
Additional Jody Chiang Farewell Concerts Announced
Jody Chiang’s manager says the singer will hold extra farewell concerts this year in a bid to please fans who have been unable to buy tickets for the 16 already announced shows. The move comes amid concern large numbers of tickets already purchased for the shows have been bought by people seeking to sell them...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
”The Heirs” Star Park Shinhye to Visit Taiwan Next Month
#474770939 / gettyimages.com Taiwan fans of the South Korean TV drama series “The Heirs” will get a chance to see one of its co-stars, Park Shin-hye, in person next month. Park’s agency says she will visit Taipei on the second leg of her Asian tour. The actress and singer is scheduled to meet fans...Continue reading
Venue for Mariah Carey’s Taipei Concert in October Yet to be Confirmed
#84380966 / gettyimages.com The venue for Mariah Carey’s much touted October Taipei concert remains in doubt following reports that the Taipei Arena has yet to confirm its availability. At issue is a request by the concert organizer for Canadian singer Celine Dion, who is vying for the same dates between October 27th and 30th....Continue reading
ICRT Battle of the Bands Meet the Judges: Summer Hsu of Relax-ONE
Summer Hsu, lead singer of Relax-ONE, qualifying judge for ICRT’s Battle of the Bands, a woman who survived a spectacular onstage face-plant in the middle of an international show. “It was my first performance in Japan” she says with a laugh, “I started out stiff and nervous, and as I was dancing, my high heel...Continue reading
Taiwanese Singer-Songwriter Jonathan Lee Performs at Hollywood’s Dolby Theater
Singer-songwriter and record producer Jonathan Lee has become the first Taiwanese singer to perform at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. Lee performed his most popular songs on Sunday at the 3,400 seat venue, which was 90 percent full. During the concert, Lee shared a video clip of him recording music in Los Angeles 30...Continue reading
Celine Dion Could Perform in Taiwan in October
Canadian singer Celine Dion could give her first concert in Taiwan in October. According to organizers of the planned event, the company took part in fierce competition to secure the right to host the 46-year-old’s concert. However, further details have yet to be finalized. The five-time Grammy Award-winning singer and 12-time World Music Award-winner has...Continue reading
Singer-Songwriter David Tao to Marry
Local singer-songwriter David Tao will marry his girlfriend this year. Speaking to reporters yesterday, Tao said he proposed to his girlfriend of over two years in May, and plans to marry her at the end of 2014. The Golden Melody Award winning Tao admitted his marriage proposal was “very unromantic.” Tao rose to fame in...Continue reading
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