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Several celebrities have fallen victim to bad attention after posting their opinions on delicate issues on social networking sites.

A photo contest on tourism in the northern highland region, to promote the beauty of its nature and people, will be launched in September.

While rumours continue that Vietnamese celebrities are paid hundreds of millions of VND to take part in popular reality TV shows, many have denied the claims.

A wide range of activities to mark the Vietnam Ethnic Groups Cultural Day got underway at the Vietnamese Ethnic Groups Culture and Tourism Village, Son Tay town, Hanoi on April 19.

Incense offerings and various activities have been organised nationwide to commemorate Hung Kings, the nation’s legendary founders, on April 19.

"Gangnam Style" star Psy's new music video crossed the 100 million views mark on YouTube Wednesday, shattering another record on the video-sharing site since its much-anticipated weekend debut.

Vietnamese promoters have been facing difficulties in attracting foreign acts while Vietnamese performers draw lesser crowds.

A grand ceremony to commemorate the death anniversary of Lac Long Quan and Au Co, the nation’s legendary father and mother was held in Phu Tho province on April 15.

The Cinema Department has requested a halt on the release of a new movie directed by Charlie Nguyen so the production house could revise scenes labelled as too violent.

After singer My Tam was accused of excessive appearance fees, several promoters confirmed that her rates are normal.

A 28,000-seat stage has been set up along the Han River bank on Tran Hung Dao street, the central road of the city, in preparation for the sixth Da Nang International Fireworks Competition.

Singer My Tam has responded to the Chairman of Danang after he said he didn't want her to perform at the International Fireworks Festival due to high appearance fees.

Thua Thien-Hue province’s Phu Loc district will host the international Laguna Triathlon on April 14.

Prominent UK musician, Leafcutter John, will entertain audiences in a variety of activities in Hanoi this month.

A music project to encourage young composers of Vietnamese traditional music instruments has been launched by US-based artist Vo Van Anh.

A beauty contest, named “The Crescent’s Beauty 2013” will be held from April 15-18, 2013 to mark the Vietnam Day for People with Disabilities, which falls on April 18.

Two Spanish choreographers Elias Aguirre and Alvaro Esteban of the EA&AE group will perform a contemporary dance piece called Entomo (Insects) on April 8 in Hanoi.

A northern mountainous market will be reproduced with the direct participation of ethnic groups during the 2013 Vietnam Ethnic Groups Cultural Day from April 19 to 21, said the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on April 4.

Rapid modernization and modern lifestyles are threatening the survival of the ancient Cham culture and other ethnic traditions in Quang Nam Province, home to two UNESCO world heritage sites and a world biosphere reserve.