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Yahoo
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Singaporean jailed six months in Taiwan for stalking Golden Melody Award winner Olivia Tsao Ya-wen
TAIPEI, June 12 — A Singaporean woman has been sentenced to six months in jail in Taiwan for stalking and harassing Golden Melody Award-winning singer Olivia Tsao Ya-wen, after her obsession with the star escalated into threats and public confrontation. According to The Straits Times, Cassandra Low, a woman in her 30s, was found guilty by the New Taipei District Court of endangering the personal safety of Tsao, and of offences including stalking, harassment and public insult. The court's verdict, published on June 5, followed months of troubling behaviour that forced the singer and her agent to leave their homes. Low, described in court documents as a long-time fan of Tsao, began contacting the singer via personal emails and messages on Facebook and Instagram from November 2023. However, her behaviour took a dark turn after she was blocked on social media by Tsao. According to the judgment, Low reacted by posting threats and abuse directed at the singer, her family, and her agent. In one Facebook post, she wrote: 'I can be very aggressive. The more stubborn she is... don't blame me for whatever I do to her parents.' In another, she said: 'Blocking me, see how I slowly let her agent die.' The online threats eventually drove both Tsao and her agent to leave their residences in New Taipei City out of fear for their safety. The situation intensified in February when Low followed Tsao to Banqiao high-speed rail station after learning the singer was travelling. She grabbed Tsao's luggage and phone in an attempt to pressure her into restoring contact. In a video recorded by Tsao, Low is seen physically blocking her and demanding a reconciliation until police intervened. The court sentenced Low to six months in prison. She may choose to pay a commuted fine of NT$1,000 (S$43) per day of her sentence, but the court noted that her high salary as a Singaporean — reportedly more than twice that of a typical Taiwanese worker — meant a financial penalty alone would not reflect the severity of her actions. Low will be deported once she serves her sentence or pays the full fine. Tsao, 38, responded to the verdict in a June 11 post on social media, saying: 'This is the most comforting piece of news I have received recently,' and thanked her supporters and legal team for their help. Better known by her Chinese name Tsao Ya-wen, the singer performs primarily in Taiwanese Hokkien and won the Best Female Taiwanese Singer award at the Golden Melody Awards in 2021. She has previously spoken about feeling 'helpless and uncomfortable' when fans crossed personal boundaries, though she did not identify individuals at the time.
Hype Malaysia
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Taiwanese Singer LaLa Hsu To Bring 'Sometimes, Less is More' Tour To KL; Tickets & Seating Plan Announced
After 8 years, Golden Melody Award-winning Taiwanese songstress LaLa Hsu (徐佳莹) is set to return to Kuala Lumpur with her brand new concert tour 'Sometimes, Less is More'. Refined by time and experience, LaLa's music has become richer and more resonant. This time, she returns to Malaysia with songs that reflect her personal journey over the years, bringing with her the most heartfelt emotions. The gentle melancholy song like 'Down in Sandbar' and the melodious operatic line 'Riding a White Horse' both showcase LaLa Hsu's delicate voice. Each of her songs evokes warm and profound love letters that transcend time. Widely acclaimed songs like 'I dare you', 'Missing', 'The prayer' and more, strike a chord with fans, capturing the emotions of youth and the bittersweet journey of love. With her distinctive vocal tone and emotionally rich songwriting, LaLa has captured the hearts of countless fans, building a dedicated following and bagging five Golden Melody Awards along the way. The concept behind this tour centres around the idea of 'luxury'. This is not about material luxury, but rather the precious emotions and experiences that become more valuable with time, including achievements in both career and family. Inspired by this theme, LaLa Hsu has put immense effort into the stage design and concert production to create an unforgettable night for her fans. With her unparalleled vocal tone and innovative songwriting style, the concert promises moments of thoughtful creativity. Whether reimagined through a string orchestra arrangement or preserving the song's original creative essence, she masterfully conveys the music's simplicity and richness in a profoundly captivating way. Details of the concert are as follows: LaLa Hsu 'Sometimes, Less is More' Tour in Malaysia Date: 10th August 2025 (Sunday) 10th August 2025 (Sunday) Time: 8pm 8pm Venue: Mega Star Arena KL Mega Star Arena KL Organiser: IMC Live Global IMC Live Global Ticketing Channel: Etix Etix Ticket Prices: MYR798 (CAT 1), MYR688 (CAT 2), MYR488 (CAT 3), MYR388(CAT 4), MYR288 (CAT 5) Fans can subscribe to the IMC Live Global newsletter before 6pm on 25th May to gain access to pre-sale tickets. Public sales will begin at 11am on 27th May. So, what are you waiting for? Grab your friends and family and experience an unforgettable night with LaLa Hsu. While you wait to secure your seats, how about enjoying one of her emotional ballads, 'Fearless'?
AsiaOne
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Taiwanese comedian Nono found guilty of attempted rape, sentenced to 2 1/2 years' jail, Entertainment News
Taiwanese comedian and host Nono was today (May 13) sentenced to two years and six months' jail for attempted rape. According to local media reports, the Taiwan Shilin District Court ruled that the 54-year-old, whose real name is Chen Hsuan-yu, is guilty of the incident in February 2011. However, he was found not guilty in the six other cases involving other women due to insufficient evidence. Those charges relate to three counts of rape, one count of attempted rape and two counts of forcible indecent assault. The verdict can still be appealed. During the trial, the court heard that Nono had driven the victim home after they completed filming together, when he forced himself on her in the car beside the river near Taipei's Dadaocheng. He only gave up his attempt after the woman struggled, pleaded with him and ultimately fell onto the floor in the backseat of the car. The woman's friend and family testified that they knew of the victim's account and found her emotional state had deteriorated after the incident, which the court deemed credible. As she was also fearful of Nono's fame and influence as a veteran in Taiwanese showbiz, she did not report the incident to the police and only came forward during the #MeToo movement that swept Taiwan in June 2023. The prosecutors sought a harsh sentence because Nono had consistently denied the allegation and knowing the victim, and failed to agree on the compensation. Nono rose in popularity at the turn of the millennium as Jacky Wu's sidekick, before venturing into business in recent years. His Monga Fried Chicken chain entered Singapore in 2019, but he left the company the following year. He is married to Golden Melody Award-winning singer Angel Chu with one daughter. [[nid:670695]]
