Superboy to superstar

2012-04-27 11:04:18

After winning third place on Super Boy, China's most popular televised singing competition, in 2007, Wei Chen became another pretty boy singer-actor in mainland showbiz.

Pop goes the capital

2012-04-27 10:15:02

Chaoyang International Pop Music Festival offers fun for fans of outdoor music festivals who don't want to travel for hours to Beijing's outskirts.

Lionel Richie keeps Jason Mraz off Billboard top spot

2012-04-26 17:25:09

Lionel Richie staved off stiff competition to hold onto the top spot of the Billboard 200 album chart on Wednesday, beating out new entries from Jason Mraz and Train.

Eason Chan becomes 1st Chinese artist at O2 Arena

2012-04-25 15:18:27

Hong Kong superstar Eason Chan has become the first Chinese artist to perform at London's O2 Arena.

Sinead O'Connor cancels tour

2012-04-25 09:30:01

Sinead O'Connor has cancelled her tour schedule due to bipolar disorder, she said in a statement quoted by British media and fansites.

Beach Boys go retro

2012-04-25 09:21:57

Reunited band The Beach Boys have released a teaser track of their first new single in two decades - "That's Why God Made the Radio."

Top Chinese Music Awards recognizes top talent

2012-04-24 17:20:34

The 2012 Top Chinese Music Awards Ceremony took place on Monday in Shangdong province and was attended by famous singers and bands including Chris Li, A-Mei and Mayday.

Sing along with Lil Jon

2012-04-23 11:19:57

While Beijingers might not know Atlanta Georgia native Lil Jon, many have definitely heard his music. He's a "crunk" legend.

Bee Gee Robin Gibb came close to death: doctors

2012-04-23 10:05:43

Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb is conscious and able to speak to his wife and family after waking from a coma that nearly cost him his life.

ASCAP Pop Music Awards held in Hollywood

2012-04-20 09:42:31

Singers and songwriters attend the 29th Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards in Hollywood, California April 18, 2012. The awards are given out by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.

Adele sets a new record with '21'

2012-04-16 13:50:17

Adele returned to number one in the albums chart with "21", overtaking David Bowie and Dire Straits for the number of weeks spent in the top spot, the UK's Official Albums Chart said.

Strauss on a spring breeze

2012-04-15 07:38:03

What about sitting on the lawn, enjoying the flowers and plants while listening to classical music?