Tung Duong (centre) and My Linh (left) and Thanh Lam (right) attend a press conference on the live concert Troi và Đat (Heaven and Earth) in Hanoi. (Photo: zing.vn) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - A special show, scheduled to take place in Hanoi next month, will see four Vietnamese divas perform alongside singer Tung Duong, who is well-known for his not-for-everyone music. Thanh Lam, Hong Nhung, My Linh, and Ha Tran, dubbed as ’Vietnam’s four divas’, will perform at the live show, entitled Troi va Dat (Heaven and Earth). The show is the first solo concert by Duong since the Mot thap ky hoan ca (A decade of joyful singing) in December 2015 which was to mark his decade-long career since he won the Morning Star - Rendezvous 2004 singing contest. “We met each other when we were all taking our first steps in showbiz, so, over the … [Read more...] about Vietnamese divo to put on experimental live show
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Billy Bush leaves NBC ‘Today’ show after Trump lewd tape
U.S. television host Billy Bush is leaving the "Today" show, NBC said in a note to employees on Monday, in the wake of his role in a lewd 2005 conversation with Republican presidential contender Donald Trump about women. Bush, 45, had been suspended from hosting duties on NBC's flagship morning show after the emergence of the tape, in which Bush and then "Apprentice" reality star Trump joked and boasted about groping women. In a statement on Monday, Bush said he was "deeply grateful for the conversations I've had with my daughters, and for all of the support from family, friends and colleagues." NBC's memo said, "While he was a new member of the 'Today' team, he was a valued colleague and longtime member of the broader NBC family. We wish him success as he goes forward." No further details were given regarding a financial settlement. In the 2005 video, Bush was heard laughing and joking with Trump, who bragged about grabbing and kissing women and trying to seduce a married woman. … [Read more...] about Billy Bush leaves NBC ‘Today’ show after Trump lewd tape
Well-known dancers to perform at “Paris Ballet” show in Hanoi – Culture – My HaNoi
Quintessential French ballet will be presented to local audiences when some of the best ballet dancers of the Paris Opera Ballet perform in the upcoming show at the Hanoi's My Dinh National Convention Hall at 8pm on June 11. At the press conference, Ambassador Jean Noel Poirier introduced reknowned dancers from Paris, Madrid, and San Francisco. Well-known dancers from around the world are expected to wow audiences at the Paris Ballet performance, especially actor Mathide Froustey, the "French girl" who has the Vietnamese bloodline. Among the famous stars are Agnès Letestu, Mathilde Froustey, Florian Magnenet and Audric Bezard from the Paris Opera House. According to the artistic director of the Paris Ballet, Frédéric Fontan, the performance will take audiences on a journey to discover French ballet, that is considered the origin of all ballet. The performing artists have praticed the play in the past 3 months to prepare the one-night performance in the capital … [Read more...] about Well-known dancers to perform at “Paris Ballet” show in Hanoi – Culture – My HaNoi
Sy Hoang is back with new ao dai show
Sy Hoang is back with new ao dai show Huy Nguyen Local veteran fashion designer Sy Hoang will host his latest ao dai (Vietnamese long dress) show at Ao Dai Exhibition in HCMC’s District 1, starting from January 3. The designer has regularly held ao dai performances for ten years now and these shows have made his reputation and stirred up local people’s interest. The latest show is named “Am vang dat nuoc” (the echo of the country) with an aim to bring a special influence of ao dai to people around the world. Host of the show will be journalist Trac Thuy Mieu, Mieu told the Daily that models would perform ao dai styles from the 18th century until current time. Images of the last queen of Vietnam, Nam Phuong, in her imperial costume will be revived at the show. “During the show, apart from ao dai, there are performances of traditional costumes of 54 ethnic groups of Vietnam, accompanied with traditional musical instruments and songs of hat xam … [Read more...] about Sy Hoang is back with new ao dai show
Hip-hop dancers sought for upcoming show
Hip-hop dancers sought for upcoming show Kieu Giang By Kieu Giang - The Saigon Times Daily French Institute in HCMC is organizing a contest to search for hip-hop dancers for a show of Vietnamese French choreographer/dancer Anne Nguyen and artists from the dance troupe Compagnie par Terre in early May. Amateur and professional dancers aged between 18 and 35 can register for the contest. They can submit their dancing entries in group or individual until April 24 and audiences will vote for the best entries on the institute’s Facebook page before the panel of judges picks them on April 30. Three selected groups will be named on the Facebook page on May 2 and the winning one will pocket a cash prize of VND10 million (nearly US$500). They will attend a workshop with artist Anne Nguyen to improve their performance at Ben Thanh Theater in District 1 on May 4. Anne founded the company in 2005. Influenced by her scientific background, Anne deconstructs the various hip-hop moves and … [Read more...] about Hip-hop dancers sought for upcoming show
Folk comedian performs retrospective show
Viet Nam News Xuân Hinh is the first chèo (traditional opera) actor to give a retrospective performance highlighting his life's work. His show October 5 show at the National Convention Centre will mark the 40th year of his career. Hinh was born in 1960 in the northern province of Bắc Ninh, the cradle of quan họ (love duet) singing. His passion for this style of folk art developed at an early age and he joined the provincial art troupe as a singer in 1977. He was the first student to study with Cinema and Theatre College's Chèo Faculty. He has contributed his talent to preserving the traditional hề chèo (chèo clown) and has played many roles in traditional pieces, including Người Ngựa-Ngựa Người and Lý Toét Xử Kiện. Xuân Hinh spoke about his retrospective show. You have performed for 40 years in this profession. Do you feel it is too late for you to perform your first retrospective show? Frankly, I do not dare think about a show marking my 40-year career. I am holding the live … [Read more...] about Folk comedian performs retrospective show
Khanh Ly postpones show in Vietnam, again, over husband’s death
A seasoned expat Vietnamese singer has postponed her live show in southern Vietnam – once again – following her husband’s death. Khanh Ly, a beloved singer who lives in the U.S., on Thursday sent a letter to local media, announcing the postponement of her upcoming show called “Khanh Ly Live Concert in Binh Duong.” The concert was scheduled to take place next Friday at the Convention and Exhibition Center, located in the heart of the New Binh Duong City, the namesake province’s new administrative center, a 1.5-hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City. The 70-year-old artist said she would not be able to sing in the show as she is still mourning the death of her dearly loved husband. Ly’s husband, Nguyen Hoang Doan, passed away at 71 on Wednesday last week in California. The postponement came as no surprise to many fans, as they had speculated that the singer, who is a highly sentimental woman, is very unlikely to stick to the plan. The show may be … [Read more...] about Khanh Ly postpones show in Vietnam, again, over husband’s death
Upcoming classical music shows to enjoy
At the Municipal Theatre of Ho Chi Minh City, at 8pm on March 29th, audience members will join an interesting ‘journey’, held by Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO), together with the British Council, to discover the U.K’s music, from classical to musical. This is an opportunity for British music fans to meet their idols, such as the famous rock band Queen and Freddie Mercury, the lead vocalist, lyricist and also the soul of the band, as well as Andrew Lloyd Webber, the composer of "Phantom of the Opera" and "Cats". Moreover, on this British night, bandmaster Tran Nhat Minh and the HBSO’s artists will take part in several performances, including the modern ballet "Dream Puzzles" by the young – sibling choreographers, Phuc Hai and Phuc Hung. That same day, the Teacher and Pupil (Thay va Tro) program will be performed by teachers and students at the HCMC Conservatory. On March 30th at 7:30pm, the Opus 2 – Kayo’s … [Read more...] about Upcoming classical music shows to enjoy
Senior cai luong artist plans shows after 10 years of absence
VietNamNet Bridge – Senior cai luong singer, People’s Artist Kim Cuong, 75, will organize three shows on August 6-8 at the HCM City Opera House, which will have the participation of many famous singers in HCM City. The senior artist will perform extracts from two famous cai luong plays, “Tra Hoa Nu” (Camellia) and “La Sau Rieng” (Durian Leaf), which made fame for the artist. Vu Minh, the show director, said that in the past, the Kim Cuong drama troupe, ran by artist Kim Cuong, used to give the first 45 minutes of its show for music and dance performance, break and then cai luong. The upcoming shows will be organized in similar structure. Meritorious Artist Thanh Loc will be the presenter of the show. Writer Nguyen Thi Minh Ngoc will write script for the show. At the age of 90, People’s Artist Vien Chau still wrote a vong co song about artist Kim Cuong, which will be performed by singer Cam Ly. Many famous singers like Dam Vinh Hung, Quang … [Read more...] about Senior cai luong artist plans shows after 10 years of absence
“The voice” talent show to hit Vietnam
“The voice”, an original Dutch singing talent search, will hit Vietnamese television this April, featuring top local music stars as its judges. “Little Frog” dazzles Vietnam’s Got Talent Latest “Dancing with the Stars” celebs photographed World’s top dancesport duos to perform in Vietnam The show, which took US television by storm last year with an estimated 11.78 million viewers, will have top singers Dam Vinh Hung and Ho Ngoc Ha as its first two judges for its premier season in Vietnam. Top singers Dam Vinh Hung and Ho Ngoc Ha This is the first time both singers have agreed to sit a panel of a reality show. The rest of the judging panel includes Thu Minh and Tran Lap, of whom the first is a well-known pop ballad and dance singer and the latter is the front man of the veteran rock band “Buc tuong” (The Wall). Premiered on April 26, 2011, on the America’s NBC television network, “The Voice” is an … [Read more...] about “The voice” talent show to hit Vietnam