There's a lot going on this weekend and it's a really mixed bag! Time Out Shanghai is finally getting its website off the ground and will be throwing a bash tonight at Zeal. You could head there or your other best bet is over to Prive where Ministry of Sound DJ Phil Drummond will be playing house beats. Party round the clock as Shiva celebrates its first birthday starting at House of Roosevelt, Lang Lang teams up with world champion figure skaters for a two day show, and "Panda Dad" Alan Paul is in town to talk about his memoir of adventures in Beijing. Read Shanghaiist's interview with him here. And if that's still not enough, head over to our calendar for more. more ›

In this video, which was taken at the Hu-Obama state dinner, Lang Lang and Herbie Hancock perform a four hands version of a Maurice Ravel song. Afterwards, Lang Lang plays a solo called "My Motherland." more ›

Everyone's favorite Chinese pianist, Lang Lang, posted a video clip of his recent performance of Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" with the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic in Central Park. more ›

Perhaps the next few months will see an influx of cultured New Yorkers at the World Expo, after China pushed to have the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra (and Lang Lang) play the second half of the New York Philharmonic’s free outdoor summer concert series. more ›

Do you need a better reason to get the iPad? more ›

A Beijing divorce court has started allowing evidence other than sperm tests for divorce cases relating to infidelity. As the aforementioned physical evidence is rarely conclusive, most divorce courts' judicial criteria involve assessing the "emotional connection" of the couple. Needless to say, raunchy text messages are definitely a step up. [China Daily] more ›

We think the pictures speaks for itself, but in case you have trouble recognizing this triple threat of Chinese celebrity, that's Lang Lang playing air piano, Jackie Chan giving you the thumbs up and Yao Ming towering above them with a slightly deflated looking Haibao perched on his shoulder. Oh wait, maybe that makes this a fearsome foursome? more ›

We knew you were curious about what song Jackie Chan sang this morning to welcome in the Expo year-long countdown, so we went and looked for it on Youku. Turns out there's already a video featuring Jackie, Lang Lang and Yao Ming! more ›

BBC: Chinese mob thinks ex Olympian Steve Parry is Michael Phelps
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Attracting celebrities, dignitaries, and mass media coverage, the Opening Ceremonies are a highlight of the Games, showcasing the spirit of Special Olympics and the athlete's achievements through the theme I know I can. more ›