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China Holds Steady: Benchmark Lending Rates Unchanged Amid Economic Balancing Act

China's central bank keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged for the ninth consecutive month, navigating economic slowdowns, currency strength, and domestic demand challenges.

TopFan Opens Its Fan-Community Platform to Individual Creators, Targeting the “Owned Audience” Boom

TopFan is expanding its fan-community platform to individual creators, offering a direct-to-fan hub for paid communities, merch, livestreams, and audience data—highlighting the 2026 shift toward owned audiences and creator-controlled monetization.

Honeywell Revises Deal for Johnson Matthey’s Catalyst Business, Slashing Price to $1.79 Billion

Honeywell International Inc. has successfully renegotiated its...

Music & Theater

China’s Music Market Surges Ahead: A Look at Growth and Expansion

China's music industry is experiencing robust growth, with a significant increase in overall revenue and notable expansion across various sectors. The market's resilience and strategic development highlight its growing...

TopFan Opens Its Fan-Community Platform to Individual Creators, Targeting the “Owned Audience” Boom

TopFan is expanding its fan-community platform to individual creators, offering a direct-to-fan hub for paid communities, merch, livestreams, and audience data—highlighting the 2026 shift toward owned audiences and creator-controlled monetization.

Honeywell Revises Deal for Johnson Matthey’s Catalyst Business, Slashing Price to $1.79 Billion

Honeywell International Inc. has successfully renegotiated its agreement to acquire Johnson Matthey Plc's Catalyst...

Israel’s Central Bank Holds Interest Rates Amid Escalating Iran Tensions

The Bank of Israel holds interest rates steady at 4% due to escalating geopolitical uncertainty surrounding potential conflict with Iran, despite easing inflation and a strong shekel.

Fed’s Waller Signals Potential Rate Pause: Labor Data Key to March Decision

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller suggests a potential pause in interest rate hikes at the March meeting, contingent on upcoming labor market data. A strong jobs report could lead to holding rates steady, while weaker data might prompt a cut.

The Illustrious Career of Jacky Cheung: International Singer and Acclaimed Actor

Singer Jacky Cheung, famed for his velvety voice and gripping performances, has carved out an enviable niche in the world of music and cinema....

The Intriguing Journey of Music Duo Wang Meng + Yu Miao in China’s Contemporary Music Landscape

In the remote region of Zunyi, located northeast of Guiyang in China's Guizhou province, a unique musical tale unfolds. The music duo Wang Meng...

CoCo Lee: Striking the Balance Between Pop Stardom and Medical Aspirations

Renowned pop singer CoCo Lee, now 22, is not just another young performer aiming for the limelight. The Taiwan pop queen harbors an ambition...

Jason Mraz: Embracing the Rhythm of Middle Age

In the landscape of music, Grammy Award-winner Jason Mraz, now 46, is in a phase of life that another musical legend, Jerry Lee Lewis,...

Taoist Orchestra Rises to Fame with Modern Twist on Ancient Music

The Tianjin Taoist Orchestra, an innovative ensemble formed in 2003, has garnered substantial attention and acclaim by seamlessly blending ancient Chinese Taoist music with...

Pop Star Cai Xukun Responds to Abortion Allegations Stirring Controversy

Chinese pop singer, Cai Xukun, has recently addressed swirling allegations concerning an abortion incident involving him and a woman referred to as Miss "C"....

Northern Shaanxi Folk Music Gets New Home in Yulin City

In the city of Yulin, in Northwest China's Shaanxi Province, a new cultural base dedicated to the production and performance of Northern Shaanxi folk...

Live Music Ticket Prices Surge, Fueling Beyflation Concerns

In an era where the price of goods is fluctuating, there is one industry that stands out for its soaring costs: live music. Concert...

Revolutionizing the Metropolitan Opera: Yannick Nézet-Séguin’s Innovative Journey

Yannick Nézet-Séguin, the esteemed 48-year-old conductor, is leading a substantial transformation at the Metropolitan Opera, a beacon of classical music. Known for his signature...

Drummer Wong Kwan-shing’s Transformational Journey: From Anime Enthusiast to Professional Musician

Wong Kwan-shing, the celebrated drummer of Hong Kong's instrumental math rock band, Prune Deer, credits his remarkable musical journey to one transformative concert. The...

Elton John’s Farewell Performance: An Unforgettable Night at Glastonbury

On the legendary Pyramid stage of Britain's most renowned music festival, Glastonbury, the incomparable Elton John delivered a monumental farewell performance, setting an unrivaled...

K-Pop in July 2023: Anticipated Releases from NewJeans, Exo, and More

K-pop music fans around the globe eagerly anticipate a flurry of new releases from some of the biggest names in the industry this July....

Grammy Awards Restrict AI Usage for Eligibility

In a decisive move, the Recording Academy, responsible for the revered Grammy Awards, announced on Friday that only human creators would be eligible for...

Last Beatles Song with John Lennon’s Voice to be Released Using AI

According to Paul McCartney, a "last" Beatles song featuring the voice of the late John Lennon will be released this year, thanks to the...

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