Adele's Grammy-winning "21" scored a rare feat in 2012 as it topped US album sales for a second straight year.
Adele's '21' tops US iTunes selling
Taylor Swift, Psy and Carly Rae Jepsen perform during New Year's Eve celebrations in Times Square in New York December 31, 2012.
Taiwan rock singer-songwriter Wu Bai will celebrate the 20th anniversary of his band, China Blue, with a world tour in 2013.
Wiener Johann Strauss Walger Orchestra was founded by Johann Strauss in Vienna, Austria in 1824.
Usher in the New Year with a street party while dancing to the best of indie and Cantopop music by established and up-and-coming celebrities.
More than 30 years ago, Rock Records dominated Asia's music industry as the region's largest independent record label.
James Arthur, UK "X Factor" winner, saw his debut single climb back to number one in the British pop charts on Sunday.The X Factor in Los Angeles
Yi ethnic group singer Alu Azhuo has recorded a new song titled Beautiful China, which will be released soon.
Swift retained the top spot of the Billboard 200 album chart on Thursday after strong sales during the holiday season.
J.Lo performs at Dance World Tour
Pop singer Jay Chou promotes his new album "Opus 12" in Taipei, southeast China's Taiwan, December 27, 2012.
China Central Television will provide a feast of music on Jan 1 with a live twin-concert show.
Singer-songwriter Qu Wan-ting staged her first concert on Friday - even though Dec 21 was the "end of days" according to Mesoamerican eschatological beliefs.