Associated Press — HONG KONG (AP) -- John Woo is preparing to introduce his first Chinese-language film in 16 years to foreign audiences after the historical epic proved a massive success in Asia.... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Oasis are to return to Korea after 3 years to play a show at the Olympic Stadium in Seoul on April 1st.This will be their 2nd visit to Korea after their sold out show back in 2006.The show is part of their 2008/2009 World Tour, which covers UK, Europ... more info

Contested Coastlines: Fisherfolk, Nations and Borders in South Asia; By Charu Gupta & Mukul Sharma Routledge 2008 Pp251; Price Indian Rs 650 Available in bookstores in Pakistan South Asia has unresolved border disputes with consequences for human bei... more info

Playbill - This week we listen to Lea Salonga in the cast recording of the Broadway Asia production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella, and Scott Alan's new album, "Keys." more info

Thrash Hits — Children Of Bodom, Asia, and countless emo bands all named themselves after cool places. Hull is both a fishing town on the English East Coast and an awesome Brooklyn HEAVY METAL quintet. Nick Palmirotto talks about stuff. What was your highlight of... more info

ContactMusic — Pop superstar CHER reportedly used her time off following the cancellation of her Las Vegas show to launch a charity mission for orphans in South Asia. The 62-year-old ... more info

CNN Showbiz — Talk Asia went backstage at Versace's first ever fashion show in China in November. Get a glimpse into the world of the models, movers and shakers, and "Versace hair" at the Beijing show. more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — Swedish metal band THE HAUNTED has issued the following update: "We just finished a world tour of Asia, Australia, South America. more info

Pitchfork — "Too sexy" for Viva la Vida, but just right to combat AIDS, Coldplay and Kylie Minogue's recent collaboration "Lhuna" is available as of today (aka World AIDS Day) via the (RED) movement's new (RED)WIRE music subscription service/e-zine. Pr... more info

Pitchfork — "Too sexy" for Viva la Vida, but just right to combat AIDS, Coldplay and Kylie Minogue's recent collaboration "Lhuna" is available as of today (aka World AIDS Day) via the (RED) movement's new (RED)WIRE music subscription service/e-zine. Proceeds fro... more info