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Yahoo
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Silence Wang's team retracts hit song "Ring of Time" over "original performer" debate
30 Jul - Zhang Bichen and Silence Wang's camps found themselves in dispute with one another regarding the copyright of the song "Ring of Time" because of an influencer. The whole issue sparked after netizens found a video from an influencer who covers songs as her social media content, stating that Zhang Bichen was the original singer of the song, which was a part of the Zanilia Zhao's hit 2015 drama, "The Journey of Flower". This caused dissatisfaction among Silence Wang's fans, seeing that the singer was the one who wrote and composed the song. On 25 July, Wang's team posted on Weibo stating that they had no intention of getting involved in the controversy and had immediately tried to communicate and clarify the full story, hoping to reduce negative public opinion. However, as the situation escalated and they found themselves continually pulled into the centre of the storm, they decided to withdraw authorisation for the song and would temporarily not permit any performances of the song. Shortly after, Zhang Bichen's studio released an official statement via Weibo, stating that Zhang's is the original song seeing that her version was released on 15 June while Wang's version came after on 30 June, according to China's Copyright Law. Therefore, Zhang Bichen's version is the first publicly released and widely circulated recording, making her the sole original singer of the song. This fact, they stated, is clear and indisputable. Following this, Wang's label Elephant Music issued a statement that they would temporarily retract public performance rights for "Ring of Time", and the song would no longer be available for public performance. They emphasised that the song was intended to have dual original vocalists from the beginning, with both Wang Sulong and Zhang Bichen interpreting it in their own styles. This, they said, reflected artistic collaboration, not a mere copyright dispute. (Photo Source: Zhang Bichen IG, SINA)
Fashion Network
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Givenchy recruits Zhao Liying as new global beauty ambassador
Givenchy on Tuesday revealed Chinese actress Zhao Liying as its new global beauty brand ambassador, the first celebrity partnership since Sarah Burton took the creative reigns of the French brand in September. The 37-year-old star is known for her leading roles in Chinese day-time dramas such as 'The Journey of Flower" (2015), 'The Story of Minglan' (2018), and 'Wild Bloom" (2022), which saw her earn a 'Best Actress' award for her performance as Xu Banxia. Zhao is no stranger to the silver screen either, having starred in films "Duckweed" (2017), "The Monkey King 3" (2018), and "Article 20," released last year. The Lanfang, Hebei-born actor began her career in 2006 after winning a talent contest and quickly gained attention with roles in "Legend of Lu Zhen" (2013), and "Boss & Me" (2014). Most recently, the actress starred in the 2025 film "We Girls", a crime drama directed by Feng Xiaogang. Marking the partnership, a new Givenchy beauty campaign shows the Chinese star wearing the Parisian brand's new Le Rouge Velvet Matte lipstick in almond terracotta. The appointment comes as the LVMH -owned Givenchy looks to freshen up the image of its makeup vertical and inevitably boost sales.
Fashion Network
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Givenchy recruits Zhao Liying as new global beauty ambassador
Givenchy on Tuesday revealed Chinese actress Zhao Liying as its new global beauty brand ambassador, the first celebrity partnership since Sarah Burton took the creative reigns of the French brand in September. The 37-year-old star is known for her leading roles in Chinese day-time dramas such as 'The Journey of Flower" (2015), 'The Story of Minglan' (2018), and 'Wild Bloom" (2022), which saw her earn a 'Best Actress' award for her performance as Xu Banxia. Zhao is no stranger to the silver screen either, having starred in films "Duckweed" (2017), "The Monkey King 3" (2018), and "Article 20," released last year. The Lanfang, Hebei-born actor began her career in 2006 after winning a talent contest and quickly gained attention with roles in "Legend of Lu Zhen" (2013), and "Boss & Me" (2014). Most recently, the actress starred in the 2025 film "We Girls", a crime drama directed by Feng Xiaogang. Marking the partnership, a new Givenchy beauty campaign shows the Chinese star wearing the Parisian brand's new Le Rouge Velvet Matte lipstick in almond terracotta. The appointment comes as the LVMH -owned Givenchy looks to freshen up the image of its makeup vertical and inevitably boost sales.
