Monthly Archives: October 2012

It was some kind of milestone: Three of the Top 10 hits on the American pop music chart recently had choruses that can’t be played uncensored on the radio or quoted in this family newspaper. All three use variations on … Continue reading →

Green Day said on Monday they are canceling their fall club tour and postponing early 2013 dates as frontman Billie Joe Armstrong continues treatment for substance abuse. “Obviously the timing for this isn’t ideal, but Billie Joe’s well-being is our … Continue reading →

In an era of identikit hotels, Aloft Beijing stands out, reports Zhao Xu, citing its innovative approach to hospitality. Aloft Beijing has a stylish unpretentiousness that endears the hotel to clients searching for a “fun stay”. “We once had a … Continue reading →

Jay Chou’s latest album appears to be aimed at youth, and the man himself believes he will always be 18 at heart. Chen Nan reports. Jay Chou’s 11th album, Exclamation Mark (also known as Wow) is a departure from the … Continue reading →

From an unknown, unpromising singer standing 1.5 meters tall, she skyrocketed to fame in 1978 by performing the leading role of Eva Peron in Evita. From international successful roles in Cats and a Broadway debut with Sunset Boulevard to suffering … Continue reading →

Canadian singer Drake jumped straight to No. 1 on Wednesday on the Billboard Top 200 album chart with his latest offering “Take Care,” while Rihanna dominated the singles chart with three songs in the top 10. “Take Care” is the … Continue reading →

With her throat on the mend after recent surgery, “Rolling in the Deep” singer Adele enters the American Music Awards on Sunday with a leading four nominations for her work on the smash hit album “21.” The awards telecast is … Continue reading →

Led by Simon Rattle, the Berlin Philharmonic opened its 2011 Asia tour with two concerts at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing on Nov 10 and Nov 11. The program on Nov 10 included Ravel’s Alborada del … Continue reading →

The ‘We Found Love’ singer was due to perform in the country’s capital city Stockholm but a doctor deemed her unfit to perform an hour before stage time, as she had a bad case of flu. A statement from concert … Continue reading →

After a 10-year hiatus, singer-songwriter Pu Shu recently announced that he will be performing in a concert with Taiwan singer-songwriter Desert Zhang in Shanghai on Oct 27. The immediate question from his fans and members of the media is: What … Continue reading →