Never known to do things by halves, George and Amal Clooney, one of the most glamorous power couples in the world, on Tuesday announced they had become parents at last, to twins.

The Who's rock opera Quadrophenia will take an orchestral turn as songwriter Pete Townshend on Tuesday announced a four-date tour of mostly classical venues in the United States.

Staying afloat: A rehearsal in progress at the Hồng Phong Water Puppetry Village in Hải Dương Province, 57km to the east of the capital city. — VNS Photo Việt Thanh

Young violinist Fumiaki Miura and pianist Akira Eguchi performed at the Hà Nội Opera House for the first time on Sunday. The concert was held by Moet Hennessy and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s Performing Arts Department. The Japanese musicians spoke about their career to Culture Vulture.

The HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) and Russian pianist Igor Chystokletov will perform virtuoso works by Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich at the Opera House on June 9 to celebrate Russia Day, a national holiday in Russia, on June 12.

A special liveshow to celebrate 25 years of Khánh Thi, who has been dubbed as Việt Nam’s Queen of Dancesport, will take place at the Quần Ngựa Sports Palace on June 10.

More than 80 examples of mộc bản (wood blocks) and châu bản (official administrative papers) used by Kings of the Nguyễn Dynasty (1802-1945) are on display at an exhibition in Hội An.

The HCM City Labour Union’s annual summer camp for children of migrants opened today at Thanh Đa Resort in Bình Thạnh District.

Six renowned mothers in Vietnamese showbiz will join hands in a musical project launched by songwriter-singer Trang Pháp to protest child sexual abuse.