I wonder how the Chinese censors viewed the lyrics to some of the songs in the Black Eyed Peas repertoire. I'm sure the guys promoting the concert glazed over the metaphors in many of the lyrics.

"Well here, they're talking about having breakfast together, mixing milk with this brand called cocoa puff. American rap stars love milk. And Cocoa Puffs."

The Black Eyed Peas performed for the first time in Shanghai on Thursday night after first visiting Hong Kong on the 16th, and then Beijing on the 18th. Although the concert wasn't amazing, I thought it was very good, and what amazed me, is how many people went. I've been to the venue before for Michael Bolton and for Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees and I've never seen it that packed for foreign artists. But then again, it could be because I went to a Michael Bolton and Robin Gibb concert... I digress...

But a sense of happiness did rush through me as the lights dimmed and the DJs were pumping hip hop in the stadium while we were waiting for the BEP to come out and perform. China loves hip hop. Young China anyway. I've seen some pretty random stuff here. DJ Jazzy Jeff was here a couple weeks ago and we saw him spin. He was pretty cool. And of course, we saw Jin tha MC here a couple times. Ice-T also. I don't think 50 will ever get his debut here, but Usher or Beyonce I think would do well. Hova! Look at me, I'm a brutha now.

More pictures from the Black Eyed Peas concert here.

So close yet so far...

Speaking of movies, Superman Returns came out in China yesterday. I saw the DVD for sale on Sunday, but I refrained from purchasing it because I wanted to see it on BIG screen. Not only is it on BIG screen, it is on IMAX here. There are a few IMAX theatres in Shanghai, but the main one for movies like this is at Raffles City, a mall by People's Square. It's called Peace Cinema. SO a bunch of friends and I will be going to Peace Cinema tomorrow. And did you know IMAX was a Canadian invention? I only found out during Canada Day celebrations here in Shanghai because IMAX had a booth. Just thought I'd share that information with you.

You're welcome.

Will be in HK this weekend. Will watch Pirates of the Caribbean in the theatres too! Just goes to show that people will still pay money to see a good movie. The Superman Returns DVD was 7RMB. At the IMAX, it's 120RMB.