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Famed Chinese opera singer to debut in ‘Figaro,’ says Asian singers need not Westernize

January 14, 2016 By Vivian Nguyen Leave a Comment

To Shenyang, a Chinese bass-baritone singer, his name represents a bridge between the opera performer’s Chinese roots and his international reputation.

“My full name, pronounced from first to last (Yang Shen), sounds like a ‘goat’s kidney’ in Chinese,” said Shenyang.

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Features, Profiles Tagged With: 2016, China, Famed Chinese, General Director Aidan Lang, Given Western, Juilliard School, Le Nozze, Metropolitan Opera, Michael Jackson, New York, Northwest Asian Weekly, Richard Wagner, Seattle Opera, Shanghai Conservatory, Vivian Nguyen, Vol 35 No 3 | January 16 - January 22, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, attention, language

Thailand to junta: Please change your soundtrack

May 31, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly Leave a Comment

By Jocelyn Gecker Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) – First, Thailand’s junta seized power, then they commandeered every TV channel for round-the-clock broadcasts of dour announcements and patriotic hymns. The public’s verdict: DJ, please change the soundtrack. And after about 24 hours, they did.

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2014, Associated Press, DJ, Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha, Justin Timberlake, Let It Go, Michael Jackson, Myanmar, TV, Thailand, Vol 33 No 23 | May 31 - June 6, commentary, social media

Editorial: Yao Ming for NBA Hall of Fame

July 13, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly 3 Comments

Many National Basketball Association (NBA) fans were stunned when news came down that Houston Rockets Center Yao Ming would retire from basketball. Although he spent just eight seasons in the NBA, his legacy will extend much farther than his massive wingspan and last longer than his time playing basketball. Although Yao may not have had […]

Filed Under: Editorials Tagged With: 2011, Although Yao, Asia, Basketball Without Borders, China, Chinese Basketball, Chinese National, Chuck Hayes, Houston Rockets Center Yao Ming, Michael Jackson, NBA, United States, Vol 30 No 29 | July 16 - July 22, Without Yao, Yao Ming

The top 5 stories you’ve heard way too much about and 5 stories that went under the radar

December 30, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly 1 Comment

Fame, fortune, and scandal were the driving forces behind the endless news coverage of Jackson. Readership of Jackson news shot up when a Los Angeles coroner ruled the singer’s death a homicide after lethal levels of the anesthetic propofol, combined with two other sedatives, were found in his system.

Filed Under: Features, Features, Food, Health Tagged With: 2009, 2010, Billie Jean, Cargill Meat Solutions, China, Chinese President Hu Jintao, GAO, GOP, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Los Angeles, Michael Jackson, Michael Moss, Moscow, Nobel Peace Prize, Norman Borlaug, Pakistan, Stephanie Smith, Tiger Woods, Vol 29 No 1 | January 2 - January 8

Editorial: Tiger Woods media coverage too much?

December 10, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly 5 Comments

American professional golfer Tiger Woods has come under some heat lately for his indiscretions. This is a shock to many, as Woods was not only the highest-paid professional athlete last year, but he has also been a son of the media. Wood’s public image has been very positive and wholesome.

Filed Under: Editorials Tagged With: 2009, Carol Bartz, Editorial Tiger Woods, Michael Jackson, Vol 28 No 51 | December 12 - December 18, attention

Foot surgeries, divorcies, possible broken contracts – a messy month in Hollywood

August 6, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly 1 Comment

Welcome back to another hot month of entertainment news! This month, Jon Gosselin continues to be an example of a reality star gone wrong, Judith Hill emerges at the Michael Jackson memorial, Anna Sui’s new Target line undergoes controversy, and Yao Ming has foot surgery. Also, I urge you to keep an eye on some people on the big screen.

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Column: Pop Culture Tagged With: Anna Sui, Baek Sang Art Awards, Best Actor, Christian Audigier, Gossip Girl-inspired, Jon Gosselin, Judith Hill, Kate Major, Kate Plus, Michael Jackson, Michael Lohan, Michel Polnareff, Ninette Cheng, South Korean Actor Byung-hun Lee, Two Asian, Yao Ming, vol 28 no 33 | August 8 - August 14

Blog: Chinese pageant lasted too long

July 14, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly Leave a Comment

In years past, there have been controversies after each Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce 52nd Anniversary of the Scholarship for Women pageant, especially from the families of the contestants who did not win any titles. This year though, everyone seemed to be at peace with the results. Surprisingly, no one raised any issues. But […]

Filed Under: Opinion, Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: Assunta Ng, Blog Chinese, Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Hengda Li, Michael Jackson, Miss Chinatown, Miss Talent

Michael Jackson remembered

July 1, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly Leave a Comment

“I remember growing up in India — my grandpa would always speak of Michael Jackson as an embodiment of Western culture. When I started living in the States and he would visit us, he would joke about wanting to go to an MJ concert.

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Features Tagged With: Beat It, India, Jennifer Kwang, Leslie Yeh, MJ, Michael Jackson, Mike Strathy, Nigeria, Northwest Asian Weekly, Piya Banerjee, Rob Saka, culture, vol 28 no 28 | July 4 - July 10

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