A look at how pop music became personal

2016-10-19 07:56:41

Ever wonder what makes pop music so irresistible? David Hajdu, a music critic and professor at Columbia's School of Journalism, has spent a long time thinking about the question.

Depeche Mode to hit the road next year

2016-10-17 07:22:24

Readying a new album and stadium tour for next year, Depeche Mode feels free. The group, which helped bring electronic music into the mainstream with a flurry of hits, finally is setting its own pace.

Drake sets new record for American Music Awards nods

2016-10-12 07:31:03

Rap chart-topper Drake on Monday earned a record 13 nominations for the American Music Awards, topping the mark set by the late king of pop, Michael Jackson.

Classic rockers shake up weekend crowds of all ages

2016-10-10 07:32:27

The Desert Trip music festival is not just for baby boomers.

Choreographer finds passion in the stars

2016-10-10 07:32:27

Xia Ming likes reading. For the director and choreographer, who is teaching at the Tianjin Conservatory of Music, it's a way to be alone, to think and to imagine.

From the heart

2016-10-10 07:32:27

Folk singer-songwriter Zhao Lei is taking his raw and honest lyrics on a national tour in support of his upcoming new album, Almost Grown Up.

Adele steals the show at 2016 BRIT Awards

2016-02-25 09:13:19

British singer Adele stole the show on Wednesday evening at the 2016 BRIT Awards in London, making a triumphant return to the star-studded ceremony as she picked up four trophies, including the coveted "album of the year" award.

Madonna's world tour lands in Hong Kong

2016-02-18 10:47:31

Madonna's The Rebel Heart World Tour amazed the Hong Kong audience last night, and will continue to do so tonight at the Hong Kong Asia World-Expo.

Jon Bon Jovi sings in Mandarin for Chinese Valentine's Day

2015-08-21 11:10:13

Jon Bon Jovi sings Theresa Teng’s classic The Moon Represents My Heart in Mandarin in celebration of Qixi, or Chinese Valentine's Day.

Zhang Mi out with 'Blue Dream'

2015-07-06 14:38:36

Chinese singer-songwriter Zhang Mi released a new song, Blue Dream, in Beijing recently. Chinese pop group NZBZ is heard rapping in her song.

Chinese ancient music performance attracts crowds in Turkey

2015-04-10 09:34:47

Actors perform a Chinese music performance in Okan University in Istanbul, Turkey, April 9, 2015. Over 400 audiences watched the performance.

Katy Perry roars into China

2015-03-09 07:48:55

Katy Perry will bring her highly anticipated tour The Prismatic World to China in April.