A Grammy-nominated classical pianist who wears personalized trainers, Lang Lang is one-of-a-kind in the world of classical music. The 26-year-old has become a sensation in the music world, whose prodigious talent catapulted him from a childhood in northeastern China to playing to a packed Carnegie Hall by the age of 21.
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Photos reportedly show N. Korean rocket in flight
A nonprofit institution that focuses on stopping the spread of nuclear weapons on Monday night released what appears to be satellite images of North Korea’s rocket in flight. The communist nation launched the rocket last weekend in defiance of international opposition
From ‘Sex’ to ‘Rings,’ film tours excite fans
When Michele Maro became captivated by "The Lord of the Rings" movies, she never imagined she would one day be walking around in the Shire, touring Hobbiton and peeking into hobbit holes. Those are all fictional places, but fans can visit the closest thing possible in New Zealand, where the trilogy was filmed and where specially designed tours will take visitors to some of the stunning locations featured in the movies
Art, pizza and one crazy night in Chicago
Whether entrenched in business meetings or stuck on a layover, you may find yourself in Chicago with limited time to spare. But this vibrant city has so much to offer that it’s worth using every free moment to see something new
DA: Who buys shoes, then commits suicide?
Music producer Phil Spector, on trial for the second time in connection with the 2003 death of an actress at his home, is "a very dangerous man," a prosecutor told jurors Monday.
Indian villagers burn 8 suspected robbers alive
Villagers in eastern India burned eight suspected robbers alive and beat four others to death, police said Thursday. Richardson — a film star, Tony-winning stage actress and member of the famed Redgrave acting family — died two days later in a New York hospital from a head injury suffered at a Quebec resort about 80 miles northwest of Montreal
Eurovision: The Answer for Peace in the Middle East?
Compassion and creativity are often the first casualties of conflict. But in Israel — where conflict has become a way of life — artistic expression sometimes still manages to transcend even the most brutal realities.
Chris Brown and Rihanna record duet
Singer Chris Brown has recorded a song with his reported girlfriend, Rihanna, just days after charges were filed against him for allegedly assaulting her, the record’s producer said Thursday through a publicist. The producer, Polow Da Don, said the singers completed a duet earlier this week, but released no other details, said his publicist Laura Wright. “My heart goes out to both Chris and Rihanna for what has happened in the past,” he said
Chris Brown withdraws Kids’ Choice nominations
Singer Chris Brown, facing charges of domestic violence against his girlfriend, singer Rihanna, has withdrawn his nominations for two Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, a spokesman said. Brown, 19, had been nominated for “Favorite Song” and “Favorite Male Singer.” “Unfortunately, the controversy surrounding the incident last month has shifted the focus from the music to whether he should be allowed to be among those nominated,” the spokesman said in a written statement. The Los Angeles County District Attorney filed two felony counts against Brown last week relating to a February 8 incident in which police said he assaulted Rihanna, 21
Whatever happened to ‘American Idol’s’ Mandisa?
Simon Cowell may not recognize "American Idol" alumna Mandisa the next time he sees her. The woman about whom the acerbic “American Idol” judge once said, “We’re going to have to get a bigger stage,” has lost 75 pounds — and hopes to lose 100 or more.