Dreamers and Dracula as New York Fashion Week draws to a close
AFP wraps up the latest highlights from New York Fashion Week.
Foreign artists in China adapt Michael Jackson song to support fight against coronavirus
Cuban singer Alina Coya Cruz, 28, felt happy when she heard from her family on Tuesday night that the version of Michael Jackson's song “You Are Not Alone” made by her and other foreign artists living in China was played on a Cuban television program.
British comedic actor shows his support for China by choosing to remain in locked down Wuhan, Hubei Province amid coronavirus outbreak
Mr. Pea, an impersonator of Mr. Bean from UK, has chosen to stay in Wuhan, Hubei Province and stand together with the city despite the fact it is the epicenter of the current novel coronavirus pneumonia (NCP) outbreak. In a recent video, he sent his best wishes to the Chinese people.
Chinese videos games offering players staying at home amid novel coronavirus outbreak special romantic events for Valentine's Day
Love and Producer, a popular Chinese romance sim, broke into the trending list on China's Twitter-like Sina Weibo on Tuesday after announcing it would be providing a special Valentine's Day-themed exploration storyline from Thursday to February 23.
Soprano Anna Netrebko, songwriter Diane Warren win Polar prize
Sweden's Polar Music Prize was Tuesday awarded jointly to Russian-born star soprano Anna Netrebko and US hit-song writer Diane Warren.
Oscar wins for 'Parasite' spark hope for Asian films
Oscars 2020 topped the trending list on China's Twitter-like Sina Weibo on Monday with more than 10 billion views and more than 5 million posts. South Korean thriller Parasite's historic victory at the awards also sparked heated online discussions in China.
Phoenix: Hollywood's anti-hero seals stardom with 'Joker'
Enigmatic A-lister Joaquin Phoenix won the best actor Oscar on Sunday for his anti-hero role in dark comic book tale Joker, capping an unpredictable and often uncomfortable rise to Hollywood stardom.
Chinese netizens reminisce about late NBA star Kobe Bryant and his 'mamba mentality' following Oscars tribute
Filmmakers and pop stars paid tribute to Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash on January 26, at the Oscars on Sunday night, which ignited a new wave of remembrance on Chinese social media.
Female workers on the frontline of fight against novel coronavirus
The frontline of the novel coronavirus outbreak hasn't lacked female representation. These women are doctors, military medics, scientists, researchers, train attendants, flight attendants and event workers at the construction site for Huoshenshan Hospital, which was built within 10 days to help in the battle against the virus in Central China's Wuhan, the epicenter of the outbreak.
Sinologists and ambassadors send best wishes to Chinese people amid novel coronaviruspneumonia
At the invitation of Chinese Culture Translation and Studies Support Network, around 30 sinologists, ambassadors to China and foreign experts from various countries released videos in which they extended their blessings and best wishes to the people of China to show their support during the fight against the novel coronavirus pneumonia（NCP）.
YouTubers capitalizing on public fear of novel coronavirus condemned
Some little-known video creators are trying to attract more followers and make a profit by producing and publishing unprofessional or even fake content on YouTube. Their actions are being condemned by some as trying to make a "viral fortune."
Long snubbed, women of rap break old molds and claim their due
Long stereotyped as a boys' club, not least for its braggadocious lyrics and objectification of women, the rap world has seen a bevy of female stars reclaim their space.
Japanese cuisine gaining in popularity throughout China
With a boundless variety of palatable dishes served on exquisite tableware, Japanese restaurants in Chinese cities are attracting an increasing number of consumers to experience the charm, taste and culture of Japanese cuisine.
Documentary featuring Chinese doctors resonates with netizen amid novel coronavirus outbreak
The nine-episode documentary The Chinese Doctor debuted on Chinese streaming platform iQIYI on January 27, a time when medical staff nationwide were heading to Central China's Hubei Province to combat the outbreak of novel coronavirus. Echoing Chinese netizens' concern for and admiration of these medical practitioners, this documentary captured Chinese audiences' attention, earning a 9.2/10 mark on Chinese media review site Douban.
The origins of the Chinese traditional gods behind Wuhan's Huoshenshan and Leishenshan hospitals
The names of Wuhan's two new hospitals for combating the deadly novel conronavirus, Huoshenshan and Leishenshan, demonstrate Chinese people's connections to the country's traditional God of Fire and God of Thunder.
Huntington Library and Gardens host celebrations for Chinese New Year
A stream of happy guests wended their way through the historic Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in Los Angeles County on Saturday and Sunday, coming to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
East China province launches online exhibitions amid epidemic
East China's Jiangxi Province has rolled out a series of online exhibitions for people to enjoy a cultural feast via the internet while local museums and memorial halls are closed amid fight against novel coronavirus outbreak.
Chinese hit song 'Wild Wolf Disco' copyright infringement dispute ignites online discussion
Dong Baoshi, singer and songwriter of the hit Chinese song "Wild Wolf Disco," disputed on Monday evening the accusation that he infringed on the copyright of "More Sun" by Finnish producer Vilho Ihaksi, following heated online discussion.