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Dancing Forever
''Dancing Forever'' () is a compilation album by Taiwanese singer Jolin Tsai. It was released on September 29, 2006, by EMI and Mars. It contains seven new songs, six remixes, and one video that chronicled the Pulchritude Concert at Kaohsiung Cultural Center in Kaohsiung, Taiwan on July 1, 2006. The track, "Marry Me Today", won a Golden Melody Award for Song of the Year. Background and development On May 12, 2006, Tsai released her eighth studio album, ''Dancing Diva''. On May 31, 2006, her manager Howard Chiang revealed that she would kick off her new concert tour in the second half of the year. On July 17, 2006, she announced that she would embark on her second concert tour Dancing Forever World Tour at Hong Kong Coliseum on September 15, 2006. On August 20, 2006, it was revealed that she had recorded the theme song "Dancing Forever" for the concert tour and had filmed the music video yesterday. On August 25, 2006, it was revealed that she would release a compilation album t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jolin Tsai
Jolin Tsai (; ; born September 15, 1980) is a Taiwanese singer, songwriter, and actress. Referred to as the " Queen of C-Pop", she is considered one of the most influential figures in Chinese popular culture. She is known for her continual reinvention and versatility in musical style and visual image, and she has achieved great reputation and popularity in the Chinese-speaking world. She maintains control of every aspect of her career, and she is regarded as a key figure in popularizing dance-pop as mainstream music in Greater China. Her works, which incorporate social themes, have generated both commercial success and critical acclaim. In 1998, Tsai won a television singing competition produced by MTV Mandarin. Her debut album ''1019'' (1999) made her become an instant hit, and her first girl-next-door incarnation made her a teen idol with a huge teenage fanbase. Her album ''Magic'' (2003), which reflected her first musical reinvention, marked the beginning of her dance-orien ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taiwanese Hokkien
Taiwanese Hokkien () (; Tâi-lô: ''Tâi-uân-uē''), also known as Taigi/Taigu (; Pe̍h-ōe-jī/Tâi-lô: ''Tâi-gí / Tâi-gú''), Taiwanese, Taiwanese Minnan, Hoklo and Holo, is a variety of the Hokkien language spoken natively by about 70%+ of the population of Taiwan. It is spoken by a significant portion of Taiwanese people descended from immigrants of southern Fujian during the Qing dynasty. It is one of the national languages of Taiwan. Taiwanese is generally similar to spoken Amoy dialect, Amoy Hokkien, Quanzhou dialect, Quanzhou Hokkien, and Zhangzhou dialect, Zhangzhou Hokkien, as well as their dialectal forms used in Southeast Asia, such as Singaporean Hokkien, Penang Hokkien, Philippine Hokkien, Medan Hokkien, & Southern Peninsular Malaysian Hokkien. It is Mutual intelligibility, mutually intelligible with Amoy dialect, Amoy Hokkien and Zhangzhou dialects, Zhangzhou Hokkien at the mouth of the Jiulong River (九龍) immediately to the west in mainland China and wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Global Chinese Music Awards
The Global Chinese Music Awards (abbreviated as GCMA)() is a music awards founded by seven Mandarin radio stations in 2001, including Hit FM, RTHK, East Radio Pop, Radio Guangdong, Beijing Yinyue Tai, Y.E.S. 93.3FM, and 988 FM 988 FM is a Malaysian Chinese-language radio station. Its broadcast area covers West Malaysia (except Kuala Terengganu and Kota Bharu) and Singapore. It is managed by Star Media Radio Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Star Media Group Berhad. .... Ceremonies Categories * Most Popular Male Artiste * Most Popular Female Artiste * Best Male Artiste * Best Female Artiste * Media Recommendation * Top Five Most Popular Male Artistes * Top Five Most Popular Female Artistes * Outstanding Regional Artiste (Beijing) * Outstanding Regional Artiste (Guangdong) * Outstanding Regional Artiste (Hong Kong) * Outstanding Regional Artiste (Shanghai) * Outstanding Regional Artiste (Taiwan) * Outstanding Regional Artiste (Malaysia) * Outstanding Regional Artiste ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
J9 (album)
''J9'' (an abbreviation of ''Jolin's Night'') is a compilation album by Taiwanese singer Jolin Tsai. It was released on November 12, 2004, by Sony. It contains two new songs and nine remixes of songs previously released by Sony. Background and development On February 27, 2004, Tsai released her sixth studio album, ''Castle''. On July 8, 2004, she announced that she would embark on her first concert tour J1 World Tour at Hongkou Football Stadium in Shanghai, China on August 7, 2004. On October 6, 2004, she announced that he would hold the J1 World Tour at Chungshan Football Stadium in Taipei, Taiwan on November 20, 2004. On October 27, 2004, it was revealed that she would release a compilation album named ''J9'' on November 12, 2004. Title and artwork The title of the album "J9" is the abbreviation of "Jolin's Night". Using "9" instead of "night" is a popular way of writing in Western dance music and black music. It also reflects that the songs from the album are very suitabl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sony Music
Sony Music Entertainment (SME), also known as simply Sony Music, is an American multinational music company. Being owned by the parent conglomerate Sony Group Corporation, it is part of the Sony Music Group, which is owned by Sony Entertainment and managed by the American umbrella division of Sony. It was originally founded in 1929 as American Record Corporation and renamed as Columbia Recording Corporation in 1938, following its acquisition by the Columbia Broadcasting System. In 1966, the company was reorganized to become CBS Records, and Sony Corporation bought the company in 1988, renaming it under its current name in 1991. In 2004, Sony and Bertelsmann established a 50-50 joint venture known as Sony BMG, which transferred the businesses of Sony Music and Bertelsmann Music Group into one entity. However, in 2008, Sony acquired Bertelsmann's stake, and the company reverted to the Sony Music name shortly after; the buyout allowed Sony to acquire all of BMG's labels, which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tencent
Tencent Holdings Ltd. () is a Chinese multinational technology and entertainment conglomerate and holding company headquartered in Shenzhen. It is one of the highest grossing multimedia companies in the world based on revenue. It is also the world’s largest company in the video game industry based on its investments, with Tencent Games being the subdivision of Tencent Interactive Entertainment Group (IEG) focused on publishing of games. Founded in 1998, its subsidiaries globally market various Internet-related services and products, including in entertainment, artificial intelligence, and other technology. Its twin-skyscraper headquarters, Tencent Seafront Towers (also known as Tencent Binhai Mansion) are based in the Nanshan District of Shenzhen. Tencent is the world's largest video game vendor, as well as one of the most financially valuable companies. It is among the largest social media, venture capital, and investment corporations. Its services include social netwo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hit FM Top 100 Singles Of The Year
Hit FM Top 100 Singles of the Year () is the music industry record chart that ranks the most popular songs in Taiwan, published yearly by Hit FM since 1998. Chart rankings are based on online poll in Taiwan. The first number-one song on this chart was "Look Over Here, Girl" by Richie Jen in 1998. With five songs topping this chart, Jolin Tsai has the most number-one songs on this chart. Number-one singles See also * List of best-selling albums in Taiwan This is the list of best-selling albums in Taiwan. Seven domestic albums and one international album have shipped over a million copies in Taiwan. Hong Kong singer Jacky Cheung is the best-selling artist in Taiwan, with three albums sold over one ... References External links * {{Hit FM Top 100 Singles of the Year number one singles Record charts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Music Radio China Top Chart Awards
The Music Radio China Top Chart Awards () is a music awards ceremony founded by China National Radio China National Radio (CNR; ; pronunciation: ) is the national radio network of China, headquartered in Beijing. History The infrastructure began with a transmitter from Moscow to set up its first station in Yan'an (延安). It used the call ... in 2003. Ceremonies Categories 2017 Music Radio China Top Chart Awards * Most Popular Male Singer (Mainland China) * Most Popular Male Singer (Hong Kong/Taiwan) * Most Popular Female Singer (Mainland China) * Most Popular Female Singer (Hong Kong/Taiwan) * Most Popular Album * Best New Artist * Campus Favorite Award (Solo) * Campus Favorite Award (Group/Band) * Best Male Singer (Mainland China) * Best Male Singer (Hong Kong/Taiwan) * Best Female Singer (Mainland China) * Best Female Singer (Hong Kong/Taiwan) * Best Male Singer-Songwriter * Best Female Singer-Songwriter * Best Album * Best Producer * Best Composer * Best Lyricis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CCTV New Year's Gala
The ''CCTV New Year's Gala'', also known as the ''Spring Festival Gala'', and commonly abbreviated in Chinese as ''Chunwan'', is a Chinese New Year special produced by China Media Group (CMG). It is broadcast annually on the eve of Chinese New Year on its flagship CCTV-1 and internationally through the China Global Television Network The ''Gala'' has the largest audience of any entertainment show in the world, and is recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's most watched television program. The 2018 edition of the ''Gala'' attracted more than one billion viewers. The program is a variety show, often featuring music, dance, comedy, and drama performances. It has become a ritual for many Chinese families, including overseas Chinese, to watch the show on Chinese New Year's Eve. Many ''Chunwan'' performers have emerged as household names in China solely as a result of their recurring appearances on the program. History In the early 1980s, CCTV director Huang Yihe propo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hito Music Awards
The Hito Music Awards ( zh, t=Hito流行音樂獎) is an annual Mandopop music awards show, presented by Hit FM in Taiwan. Unlike the Golden Melody Awards, which are awarded on the basis of votes by members of the jury, the Hito Music Awards are determined by a poll of the public and fans, who can vote through the official website. American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter. Her discography spans multiple genres, and her vivid songwriting—often inspired by her personal life—has received critical praise and wide media coverage. Bor ... is one of the most celebrated western artists at the awards ceremony, having won six awards as of 2021. Categories * Top Ten Chinese Songs of the Year * Western Songs of the Year * Best Lyricist * Best Composer * Best Arranger * Best Producer * Best Newcomer * Best TV Theme Song * Best Movie Theme Song * Best Duet Song * Best Female Singer * Best Male Singer * B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dragon Television
Shanghai Dragon Television or Dragon TV () is a provincial satellite TV station. It launched in October 1998 as "Shanghai Television" but changed its name to Dragon Television on October 23, 2003. ''People's Daily Online''. 23 October 2003. Retrieved 2012-10-01 Currently, Dragon TV's signal covers most of China, including Macau, Hong Kong, Taiwan and overseas in North America, Japan, Australia, Europe, Worldwide and other countries and regions landing. From September 28, 2009, the channel used standard high-definition broadcast. History All of Dragon TV's news programs are owned by the parent company SMG TV news production center. The center has ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
G-Music
G-Music Limited is a company built in 2002 by Rose Records and Tachung Records, both are the largest local music retails and wholesale chains in Taiwan. The physical retail arms have been kept separate, for different customer bases and brand identity, but the e-retailing, wholesale and distributor business is unified as Rose Tachung Records. The two chains originally teamed up to create Taiwan's popular music ranking, the G-Music Chart (Chinese: 風雲榜 ''fēngyúnbǎng''). The chains had around 60 locations in 2002. Tachung's network includes Taiwan's only remaining specialist classical CD store, opposite the Taipei YMCA on Hsu Chang St. G-Music Chart remains the most popular record chart in Taiwan. G-Music Chart The G-Music Chart was first officially published on July 7, 2005, and compiled the top physically sold CD releases in Taiwan (including both albums and physically released singles). Only the top 20 positions are published, and instead of sales, a percentage ranking i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
