Venezuelan actors arrested over gay cops satirical play set free
Four actors taking part in a satirical play about two gay police officers were freed Monday night, nearly 24 hours after they were arrested and accused of ridiculing and usurping the functions of Venezuela's authorities.
R. Kelly faces new sex abuse charges
The sprawling sex abuse scandal involving R&B singer R. Kelly expanded on Monday to the state of Minnesota, where charges against him include engaging in prostitution with a minor.
US rapper A$AP Rocky released pending Sweden assault verdict
A Swedish court released US rapper A$AP Rocky on Friday pending the verdict of an assault trial that has outraged his fans, a decision that was quickly welcomed by US President Donald Trump.
Chinese and international students seek to revitalize century-old pear orchard in East China town
The 2019 UIA-CBC International Colleges and Universities Competitive Construction Workshop kicked off on Thursday at Siyang county in Suqian, East China's Jiangsu Province. During the 18-day workshop, 15 teams made up of students from home and abroad will take their designs meant to improve the quality of life of a village and make them a reality.
British art dealer who stole millions of dollars gets jail time
A British art dealer was sentenced to up to 12 years in prison by a US judge Tuesday for stealing millions of dollars from the sales of paintings, including a Picasso.
NAMOC marks 120th anniversary of painter Qian Songyan's death
The National Art Museum of China (NAMOC) kicked off a new exhibition on Wednesday to commemorate the 120th anniversary of renowned painter Qian Songyan's passing.
Pyer Moss designer to helm new fashion line for Reebok
Acclaimed Haitian-American designer Kerby Jean-Raymond will create a new fashion line for Reebok, his label announced Tuesday, as the struggling sportswear manufacturer seeks to revive its brand.
Victoria's Secret 2019 canceled
Australian model Shanina Shaik claimed in an interview with Australian media the Daily Telegraph that the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show will not be held in 2019.
Homegrown fashion emerges in troubled Somalia
Every time young fashion designer Hawa Adan Hassan makes a new gown for a paying customer, she also makes her dreams come true.
Social media becomes bearer of bad news for divorcing celebrity couples
Public image is crucial to celebrities, their sense of morality, social responsibilities, and of course, their marriages. Chinese netizens have lately been bombarded with news of splits between several couples – the divorce of South Korean actor Song Joong-ki and actress Song Hye-kyo came on the same day when China's most famous actress Fan Bingbing and actor Li Chen announced their breakup on Sina Weibo on June 27. On Sunday, well-known Chinese actor Wen Zhang announced on Sina Weibo that he had divorced actress Ma Yili, causing a sensation on the internet.
'Blade Runner' actor Rutger Hauer dies aged 75
Hollywood actor Rutger Hauer, who became a global cult icon for his role as the scary yet thought-provoking humanoid android in the 1982 sci-fi classic Blade Runner, has died at the age of 75.
'Abstraction(s)' exhibition kicks off at Song Art Museum in Beijing
A new exhibition, titled Abstraction(s), opened at the Song Art Museum in Beijing on Saturday. The exhibition gathers artworks by 13 artists from home and abroad to show the development of abstract painting over the past 100 years.
Sohu TV's online drama 'The Next Top Star' comes to an end
Online drama The Next Top Star will come to an end on Chinese streaming platform Sohu TV.
Inside Notre-Dame: rubble, emptiness and an immense task ahead
Three months after a fire ravaged NotreDame cathedral in Paris, a rare glimpse inside the burned masterpiece on Wednesday revealed it to be eerily empty and with rubble still littering the nave.
Taiwan folk music to arrive in Beijing this summer
Music concert Shangu Zai Huhuan (Second Call of Valley) by the "Father of Folk Music in Taiwan" Hu Defu, better known as Ara Kimbo, will be held at the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center on August 2.
Swiss specialities: chocolate, cheese and... wine?
When foreigners think of Swiss specialities that might excite their taste buds, world-renowned chocolate and cheese likely come to mind.
Shanghai music festival entices young audiences with experimental performances
Full of enthusiasm and passion, the music flows smoothly from the violin played by 30-something renowned violinist Ning Feng as he stands center stage in front of a full house.
'Liangzhu and Ancient China: The 5,000-Year Civilization Demonstrated by Jades' exhibition kicks off at the Palace Museum in Beijing
Liangzhu and Ancient China: The 5,000-Year Civilization Demonstrated by Jades exhibition kicked off at the Palace Museum in Beijing on Tuesday. This is the first exhibition of Liangzhu jade relics since the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site on July 6 at the 43rd session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Baku, capital of Azerbaijan.