Entertainment

Vietnam to hold its first balloon festival

Binh Thuan province will host the first Vietnam balloon festival scheduled to take place from April 26 to May 1, said the director of the provincial department of culture, sports and tourism.

New York art's Asia Week set for big sales

New York art dealers might need to pull out marker pens and add zeros to their price tags during Asia Week sales starting this week in auction houses and galleries across the city.

Vietnamese comics put up weak competition

Although Vietnamese young people are showing a great interest in comics, they seem to have shunned domestic ones.

Korean stars play for adoring Vietnamese fans

Large numbers of Vietnamese young people flocked to the Vietnam – Korea Music Festival to lively watch their idols.

Eyes on China as world's biggest antiques fair kicks off

China dominates the global art and antiques market as of last year, said a report ahead of the launch of the European Fine Art Fair.

TV show 'Luck' canceled over horse deaths

The hit US television series 'Luck' starring Dustin Hoffman has been canceled after three horses died during filming, the channel which makes the show announced.

“The voice” to hit Vietnam, pays big to judges

“The voice”, an original Dutch singing talent search will hit Vietnamese television this April, featuring top local music stars as its judges.

Costly historical TV series expelled from national film awards

One of the most costly Vietnamese TV film projects has been expelled from the Golden Kite Awards.

Great shots of Dancing with the Stars 2012 contestants

The ten celebrities of the Dancing with the Stars 2012 have released beautiful shots before the competition begin this Sunday, March 18.

Belgian singer to sway capital

Belgian singer Cloe du Trefle will perform at the Tuoi Tre Theatre, PUKU Cafe & Bar and Hanoi Opera House to mark International Day of the Francophone.

Model bats away controversy over 'vulgar' photo shoot

Model Ngoc Quyen has brushed aside accusations that her latest photo collection is worthy of an apology.

Hoang Thuy among top 15 models in the world

The winner of Vietnam's Next Top Model 2011, Hoang Thuy, has been named among the 15 best models in the world.

Daughter to follow Whitney Houston into showbiz

Whitney Houston's daughter said she plans to follow her mother into show business, while the drug-troubled star's sister-in-law admitted her untimely death could have been predicted.

Vietnamese puppeteers to perform in Cuba

A troupe from the Thang Long Water Puppetry of Vietnam will bring its fascinating shows to the Havana puppet festival at the invitation of the Cuban Ministry of Culture.

Sensual scene on national TV station angers viewers

A vulgar scene in a TV movie that was screened on VTV3 on March 6, depicting the rude caressing of a couple, has aroused fury among many people.

Free film series reflects cultural, social issues

A series of films reflecting various modern life cultural and social issues will be screened as part of the UNESCO Culture and Development Week.

Talent contest’s first finalists announced

English teacher Vo Trong Phuc and “Dong Thoi Gian” group have become the first finalists in the “Vietnam’s Got Talent” contest.

Local movie comes third at global 48 Hour Film project

Vietnamese movie “Canh Ba Ba” by Yeti group has just won the prize for the Second Runner Up for Best Film at the Filmapolooza 2011 in America.

German conductor to perform in Hanoi

Famous German conductor Jonas Alber will join the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra in a special concert to be held at the Hanoi Opera House on March 9-10.